Satan Rules the World Lesson Aim: To define the nature and power of Satan in relation to man. Introduction In the Old Testament the word “Satan” is an untranslated Hebrew word. In the New Testament Satan is translated from the Greek word SATANAS, and it means an adversary. DIABOLOS is translated devil, and it means an accuser, slanderer, and […]
Part II – The World Realm
PART TWO The World Realm Introduction Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews; but as it is My kingdom is not of this realm.’ John 18:36 The kingdom of God […]
Part I – God, Man and Life
PART ONE God, Man and Life Introduction Before entering into a study of the Biblical story of the God/man encounter in Part Three of this book, let us consider a number of scriptures in order to determine the nature of these two main characters. In Part One, a brief study of the nature of both […]
Lesson One – The Law of Sin and Death
The Law of Sin and Death Lesson Aim: To show how sin is a violation of the law of life and how death is a lawless life separated from God. Introduction The Apostle John assumed the Christians to whom he was writing understood the law of life for he defined sin as it relates to […]
Lesson Two – The Truth About Mankind
The Truth About Mankind Lesson Aim: To show why and how God created mankind and also His plan to satisfy the way He put us together. Introduction Although the people of the world willingly admit they have serious problems, they are not willing to turn to the church for help. When some Christians recognize they […]
Lesson One – The Truth About God
The Truth About God Lesson Aim: To show that the truth about the nature of God can be understood only through Jesus Christ and only by those who abide in His word. Introduction Many have supposed if they decide to recognize God, they have. Somehow, they think by announcing they are praying to God, they […]
Lesson 2 – Travels in Acts
30 AD Jesus returned to heaven – Acts 1:9 Holy Spirit came on Pentecost- Acts 2:1-4 Preaching in Jerusalem by Peter and John – Acts Ch. 3-5 Stephen chosen and killed- Acts Ch. 6, 7 Church scattered- Acts 8:1 Phillip in Samaria- Acts 8:5 34* AD Saul converted- Acts 9:4 In Damascus- Acts 9:16 In […]
Lesson 8 – The Preacher
The Preacher Lesson Aim: To show the message of the Roman letter came from God to Paul. Therefore, the preacher who proclaims this message has a message from God for the people. Scriptures: Romans 1:1-17; 10:12-15; 15:14-33; 16:17-27. Lesson For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me […]
Lesson 7 – The Weak and the Strong
The Weak and the Strong Lesson Aim: To show that because judgment belongs to God, fellowship can be maintained “in Christ” with Christians who are on different spiritual levels; as well as people from different cultural backgrounds and with different abilities. Scripture: Rom. 13:8-15:7. Introduction Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant […]
Lesson 6 – The Christian and Civil Government
The Christian and Civil Government Lesson Aim: To show all governmental authority is established by God; therefore, they are not a cause of fear for those who do good. Scriptures: Romans 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13-17; Acts 4:18-20. Word Definitions: 1. Power (Greek– exousia). Privilege, authority, the same word is used in verses one, two, […]
