This lesson looks at the Apostles\’ Creed as a summary of the articles or doctrines that must be affirmed by all those who would call themselves Christian. It speaks of the history of the Creed, provides an overview of its statements, and focuses on the importance of its doctrines for today.
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:10-18 regarding putting on the armour of God. When the important points in these verses are considered in its context as well as that of other Scriptures, then we find that: There is no mention of a war in which the believer must attack Satan and his demonic forces. The opposite is rather true. Our fight is a defensive one, not an offensive one. The distinction is made by the type of sword in verse 17. It is not the heavy sword used by the Roman soldiers when they attacked, but the short dagger-type sword they used in defence and close combat.
How Much Faith Do You Need For Healing?
Christ has become merely a means to an end, and believers are induced to come to the Master\’s table, not to experience fellowship and intimacy with the Master, but to enjoy what is on the Master\’s table. In sharp distinction to this message, the Jesus of the Scriptures is not a means to an end; He is the end (cf. Phil. 3:7-8). McCullough writes, “the church is more often influenced by cultural trends than theological commitments. Our obsession with self has led us astray into the temple of idols: in particular the god-of-my-comfort, and the god-of-my-success.” Shakespeare says it most succinctly, “you pay a great deal too dear for what\’s given freely.”
“…made of one blood all nations of men”
As by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one [’by one man,’ v.15] shall many be made righteous.\” The same nature that transgressed must work out the remedy. This truth is reiterated in 1 Corinthians 15:21: \”For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.\” Our ruin could not be restored, nor deliverance from our guilt be effected, except by one in our own nature.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 11
Explores a number of basic issues related to what Exodus meant when it was first written and how we should apply it to our lives today.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 10
Examines the portion of Genesis that deals with Joseph and his troubled relationship with his brothers.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 9
Investigates how God humbled and shaped Jacob into one of the most admired patriarchs of Israel.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 8
Concentrates on responsible ways to draw modern applications from the chapters in Genesis that speak of Abraham.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 7
Explores the original impact these stories were intended to have on the nation of Israel as they followed Moses toward the Promised Land.
The Pentateuch: Lesson 6
Explores the stories that ancient Israelites told about Abraham, their great patriarch.