The New Birth Part 3: Forgiveness Of Sins Introduction Jesus came into the world to set all things in order, and on course, for “the summing up of all things in Christ, things in heaven and things upon the earth.” (Eph. 1:10). He preached the kingdom of God and Himself as the final sin offering […]
Lesson Two, Part 2 – Repentance
The New Birth Part 2: Repentance Lesson Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising […]
Lesson Two, Part 1 – What must be Preached to Accomplish a New Birth
Part 1: What Must Be Preached To Accomplish A New Birth Lesson To answer the question in the title, we will ask another. What must the message of the preacher accomplish? Actually, it must attain two goals, if it will have the power to effect a new birth. First, it must change the sinners’ mind […]
Lesson Four – You Will Stand Alone
You Will Stand Alone Lesson Aim: To show that although Christians are now “individually members one of another” in the body of Christ each of us must be prepared to stand alone before Jesus Christ on Judgment Day. Scripture: Matt. 25:31-46. Historical analysis for reading the parable. See Part IV, Lesson Two. Lesson On Judgment Day […]
Lesson Three – Be Alert
Be Alert Lesson Aim: To show that if the present program of satisfying our drives for achievement, social acceptance and security is approved for Christians at Judgment, we will be rewarded with an eternal program for these same drives. Scriptures: Matt. 24:42-25; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 12:35-48; 21:34-36. Historical analysis for reading the parable. See Part […]
Lesson Two – The Variables in a Christian’s Judgment
The Variables in a Christian’s Judgment Lesson Aim: To identify what the talents and minas represent in the parables and to understand the basis by which they are distributed to Christians. Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: At the temple in Jerusalem, Matt. 24:1; 26:1-5. Occasion: Jesus was teaching general lessons […]
Lesson One – Judgment Belongs to God
Judgment Belongs to God Lesson Aim: To show that God has not given the church the wisdom or the responsibility to eliminate evil. Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-39. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: Probably the Sea of Galilee, Matt. 13:1; Mark 4:1, 2. Occasion: Jesus was teaching the kingdom on a Galilean tour with […]
Part IV, Introduction – God’s Judgment of Each Person in the World and in His Kingdom
God’s Judgment of Each Person in the World and in His Kingdom Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs shall hear His voice, and shall come forth; those who did the good deeds, to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds […]
Lesson Ten – Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost Lesson Aim: To show how the personal cost of being a child of God demands disciplinary training and the relinquishing of our world identity and title claims. Scripture: Luke 14:25-35. Historical analysis for reading these three parables. Place: On the road somewhere between Galilee and the Jerusalem area. Luke 9:51; 19:1. Occasion: […]
Lesson Nine – A Justified Sinner
Justified Sinner Lesson Aim: To establish the doctrine of justification by faith and to reveal the proper attitude of a Christian in order to have peace with God. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: Probably the Jerusalem area or while Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, Luke 17:11. Occasion: “He […]
