Gospel of Grace Fellowship Sunday School

Was Mary a Perpetual Virgin?

We examine the Roman Catholic doctrine that teaches Mary was a perpetual virgin

Paul Confronts Idolatry in Athens: Acts 17:16-20

The absurdity of turning to idols when the evidence for the truth of God’s existence, power, and great love is shocking. In this discussion, we explain the key attributes of deity that are essential, such as eternal, non-contingent existence. No idol has such attributes

Contrasting Responses to the Truth: Acts 17:11-15

The Bereans “welcomed” the message of Paul and searched the Scripture. We show that in Luke-Acts, Luke emphasizes the importance of how Christ’s messengers are received

Don’t Follow the Evil Doer’s Path: Proverbs 1:10-19 (Part 2)

We examine why it’s morally good for evil doers to be restrained.

Don’t Follow the Evil Doer’s Path: Proverbs

Continued...Thessalonica to Berea From Riot to Searching the Scriptures

Bereans searched the scriptures (the OT) to carefully evaluate Paul’s claims. We discuss applications of this today, even in churches that will not give claims from scripture a fair hearing because they have some other agenda and refuse correction.

Thessalonica to Berea - Riots to Searching Scripture: Acts 17:6-1

Welcoming those who "turned the world upside down."

Thessalonica to Berea - Riots to Searching Scripture: Acts 17:6-11

Welcoming those who "turned the world upside down."

Introduction to Proverbs: The Wise vs. The Fool

We examine what wisdom is and how it differs from knowledge. Proverbs views choices in life as following either the path of of the wise or the path of the fool.

Introduction to Proverbs: Fear of Yahweh Is the Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the Lord is directly tied to a person’s faith. If a person believes in the Lord, they will seek to please the Lord rather than man.

The National Myth

Gospel to Thessalonica: Acts 17:4-9

There is much evidence for the truth of the resurrection and that Luke/Acts lays this out. The refusal to believe is grounded in hardness of heart, not a lack of evidence. There is every reason to believe all of the Biblical accounts.

Messiah’s Kingdom Comes: Joel 3:18-21

Concluding study of the book Joel exporing the significance of Christ dwelling in Jerusalem, as well as the relationship between the millennial kingdom and the eternal state. Also discussed is discussion on the nature of prophecy and the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

The LORD Will Roar From Zion: Joel 3:16-17

This study reveals that God is clear regarding eschatological events, and that the Bible speaks with one voice regarding God’s magnificent promises.

The Gospel to Thessalonica: Acts 17:4-9

Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim “repentance for forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47). We show how this happens in Acts. Both Jesus and the apostles preached Jesus is the Messiah - the anointed One.

The Gospel to Thessalonica: Acts 17:1-9

We cannot give up the battle for the truth when the evidence continually points to the inerrancy of the Bible. We have more historical and archeological evidence for the truth of the Bible now than ever.

The Winepress of Yahweh

God Invites the Nations to Battle: Joel 3:9-13

Scriptures speak with one voice about how God will throw down the rebellion waged against Him in the final battle.

Civil Authorities and Travel: Acts 16:35-17:1

We encourage each one to know that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things for the furtherance of the gospel.

Salvation and Rejoicing: Acts 16: 27-34

The account of the earthquake and subsequent salvation of the jailer leads us to discuss the implications of “Believe in the Lord Jesus” in the broader context of gospel preaching in Acts. The

Psalms 1 (Part 2)

Psalms 1 (Part 1)

Psalms 1

Conflict, Imprisonment, and Supernatural Intervention: Acts 16:19

The Holy Spirit-inspired author deals with themes by directing our attention to words and actions of various people.

Exorcism, Conflict, Imprisonment: Acts 16:16-24

No matter how horrible a person’s condition is, Christ can set that person free. Many questions about deliverance arise because of contemporary practices. We explain that signs of the presence of Messiah and salvation from the domain of Satan validate the gospel message.

God Curses Those Who Curse Israel: Joel 3:3-8

God Curses Those Who Curse Israel Joel 3:3-8)

Exorcism and Conflict: Acts 16:15-21

Go to Christ about spiritual problems rather than speaking to demons. Realize that those who believe are removed from the realm of the spirits and are now directly under Jesus Christ.

Baptism and Circumcision: Acts 16:15

In this class we continue the discussion of baptism in water by addressing the claims of those who teach infant baptism.

God Brings the Nations to the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Pt 2): Joel 3:1-3

We learn that every Christian must be content with warning others to flee to Christ from the “wrath to come”

God Brings the Nations to the Valley of Jehoshaphat: Joel 3:1-3

Come and hear for yourself why the battle in the valley of Jehoshaphat is so significant.

Ultimate Restoration Through the Sending of the Spirit (Part 2): Joel 2:28-32

Ultimate Restoration Through the Sending of the Spirit: Joel 2:28-32

Sending of the Holy Spirit is significant for every believer.

Ultimate Restoration Through the Sending of the Spirit (Part 1): Joel 2:28-32

Sending of the Holy Spirit is significant for every believer.

Lydia’s Conversion and Baptism: Acts 16:13-15

There is never an explicit teaching or example of baptizing an infant or any other household member who had not personally turned to Christ. The evidence is clear and we explain each passage in context.

Travel to Philippi and Lydia’s Conversion: Acts 16:11-15

The account of Paul’s journey from Troas to Macedonia in response to the Macedonian vision, including a discussion ow God uses gospel preaching to save.

God’s Promise to Restore Israel: Joel 2:18-27

God promises to thwart Satan’s plan in order to glorify His name.

Cosmic Disturbances in 70th Week: Joel 2:13-17

The Macedonian Vision and God’s Will Part 2: Acts 16:-9-10

How we can know we have the liberty to make choices that are not transgressions of God’s moral law. We have the comfort of God’s providence that we know will bring us all the way to glory and conform us to the image of Christ.

The Macedonian Vision and God’s Will: Acts 16: 9-10 (Part 1)

Many believe that there is some special, perfect will of God that has to be discovered for a Christian to be successful. We dispute that idea and lay out the category of God’s revealed will, which is His binding moral law, and that which is not revealed. The word “secret” is where we get our word “occult.” We are not to pry into secret things that belong only to God.

Cosmic Disturbances in 70th Week

The Sun, Moon, and Stars: Joel 2:3-11

A study of scriptural passages that declare the sun, moon, and stars will be darkened. I explain of these cosmic upheavals are to be understood in the future day of the Lord.

Scriptures About The Sin Nature and its Implications: Acts 16:4

The Holy Spirit Guides Gospel Advance: Acts 16:4-10

This class is about the Biblical doctrine of the sin nature, its remedy in Christ, and how all humans are descended from Adam.

The Day of the Lord as Clouds and Darkness: Joel 2:1-2

God Answers the Call of His People: Joel 1: 18-20

Timothy Circumcised and Strengthening the Churches Acts 15:40-16:3

God will use those who are committed to the gospel.

Paul, Silas and Timothy Visit Churches: Acts 15:36-16:3

How God rules His world and uses people to look after the saints.

A Serious Dispute Erupts: Acts 15:1-6

Christ and His apostles determine what is binding and what is a matter of Christian liberty. We also discuss means of grace in this context and what are the essential practices of a Christian church.

The Gospel Spreads, Churches Strengthened: Acts 14:23-28

We must judge good and evil from the Scriptures. Paul commended local churches to the grace of God and we must accept that God’s grace is sufficient. God works through His ordained means.