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Introduction Matthew 27:5; Luke 10:37; John 13:27 – Picking random verses in the Bible is not a good way to study! It’s easy to make…

Condemnation (Romans 1:18-3:20), continued: Romans 3:1-2 – Being a Jew was not worthless, but it never meant automatic salvation and should…

Introduction I Timothy 4:12 Opportunity cost (The value of the option I did NOT choose.) Philippians 1:23-24 Luke 12:16-31 Ecclesiastes 1…

Alcohol is everywhere What does history say about alcohol? Grapes were crushed. Natural yeast on the skin of the grape and sugar in the…

Am I picking up sinners … or running them over? Galatians 6:1-5 Hebrews 12:11-17 James 5:19-20 Ephesians 4:11-16 I Corinthians 9:14-2…

Why should we accept God’s moral standards? Romans 9:20-21 Luke 17:10 I Corinthians 1:18-21 Why does anyone choose to submit to what is…

The church Universal sense: Ephesians 3:15; 2:12; Hebrews 12:23 Local sense: I Corinthians 1:2; Philippians 1:1 Apostasy in the church…

Three kinds of dancing in the Bible Religious enthusiasm and rejoicing (approved by God) – II Samuel 6:14; I Samuel 18:6 Idol worship…

Introduction Judges 16:3 Judges 13:5 – Samson’s hair was very important. Samson was a Nazirite (rules for Nazirites listed in Numbers…

Condemnation (Romans 1:18-3:20), continued Hypocrites are condemned (Romans 2:1-16) Romans 2:1-3 – Paul switched the pronouns from “they…

Introduction Miracles – Works of a supernatural origin, such as could ot be produced by natural means. I Corinthians 2:8-10 – Nine spiritual…

Introduction I Timothy 1:5 Romans 12:9 Hebrews 10:23-25 – Stir one another up to love and good works. I Corinthians 6:9-11 What is an…

Introduction How can God allow suffering to occur? God allows us the freedom of choice Genesis 2:16-17; 3:6 – Adam and Eve had the freedom…

Introduction (Romans 1:1-17) Romans 1:1 – See Acts 9:15; Romans 2:17; 11:13. Paul is the writer. The theme of the book is that salvation is…

Acts 11:20-24 What turning to the Lord is NOT: Blind obedience – Ephesians 4:22-24; 3:16-17 Just adding church to my schedule – Hebrews 1…

What does entitlement mean? I deserve something. Society owes me. Does our society struggle with the concept of entitlement? Yes! Parenting…

What is the most foundational pursuit? To love, seek, and do what is true. John 3:16-21 John 4:1 Culture of truth Context of truth is…

The church and its members Biblical description of the church Universal Hebrews 12:15-24 – Old Covenant vs New Covenant Acts 9:31 – The size…

Introduction Isaiah 59:2 – Sin separates us from God. Deuteronomy 6:24; I Timothy 4:8 – Not sinning is a benefit now and in eternity. Sin…

Ecclesiastes 10:3-12:14 Ecclesiastes 10:5-7 – One’s wisdom does not always benefit him. Ecclesiastes 10:8-11 – One does not always see the…

Introduction Colossians 2:21 – “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” Colossians 2:20-22 – Context. Consider the original meaning…

People who disagree with us, continued Remember who we are Correcting error Part of what we do Not who we are – Revelation 2:2-6 Seek…

Introduction Proverbs 26:12 It is hard for us to see pride in ourselves. The pride keeps us from seeing it! I hate apologizing. Psalm 51:1…

Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:2 Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 – How to interact with a king. Obey authority and try not to find yourself at odds with it. There…