Study of Philippians (part 8) LESSON TITLE: Living In God’s Peace PHILIPPIANS 4: VERSE 1: Even though most of them were Gentiles from a pagan background, and they were not of Paul’s race or nation, he still loved them dearly and wanted the best for them. Note: He called them “brothers”, “sisters”, and “dear … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 7) LESSON TITLE: Growing Spiritually Question: When determining spiritual maturity, what, or whom, do most people compare themselves to? – Other Christians? Question: Where should we look to assess our spiritual maturity? TRUE or FALSE: – After salvation, a Christian never sins. (FALSE) Unfortunately, we … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 6) LESSON TITLE: Declaring the Only Way Today’s lesson (Philippians 3:1-11) helps us understand Paul’s view of his life before, and after his conversion. PHILIPPIANS 3: VERSES 1-2: “rejoice” – Paul doesn’t say rejoice in ourselves (we are sinners). – He doesn’t say rejoice in others (they may fail … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 5) LESSON TITLE: Serving Faithfully PHILIPPIANS 2: VERSES 12-13: Question: Obeyed who? “work out your salvation” – This does not mean salvation by works: 1. “work out” – Translated from a Greek word that means to carry something to its completion (God wants us to realize the potential … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (final – part 11 of the 11-day series): If we think of the Bible in terms of a hymnal in church, when we open it to the middle, we would find a psalm on the forgiveness of God. It would serve as a reminder of God’s goodness and encourage us to sing together with … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (part 10) What is the process for receiving forgiveness? Look at this verse in Psalm 32: Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. (Psalm 32:1) How can we be blessed by what we read in Psalm 32:1? “I acknowledged my sin to You, and my … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (part 9) God’s forgiveness is ‘connective’. When we get right with God, we discover that we are suddenly getting right with others. When we have fellowship with God, we have fellowship one with another. Have you ever had the feeling that others seem to be fellowshipping with each other, and with God, but you … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (part 8) Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:3-4) When we are experiencing the trauma of an unforgiven life, we can start having doubts that forgiveness is … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (part 7) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) When considering the ‘grace’ of God, we need to realize that God’s ‘forgiveness’ is an important component of His grace. Consequently, we need to spend some time … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 4) LESSON TITLE: Governed by the Attitude of Christ Question: What are some ways the world defines a successful person? Question: Can a person be successful in the eyes of the world, and in God’s eyes at the same time? Question: If so, how? PHILIPPIANS 2: VERSE 5: Question: … Continue reading