Growing Christians Ministries
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Revelation 7
November 17, 2019 22:23< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS An Interlude Between the Sixth and Seventh Seals of Judgment Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There will be 144,000 Jewish evangelists during the Tribulation period. There will be many thousands of Gentile converts during the Tribulation period. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t be too dogmatic about the details. QUESTIONS How does Revelation 7 fit into the context of the chapters around it? When during ...
Revelation 6
November 17, 2019 22:20< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The First Six Seals of the Scroll Opened by the Lamb of God Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The seven seals represent judgments of the Tribulation Period. a. The first seal involves cold war. b. The second seal involves open warfare. c. The third seal involves famine. d. The fourth seal involves much death. e. The fifth seal involves martyred saints. f. The sixth seal involves cosmic and geologic distur...
Revelation 5
November 17, 2019 22:18< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Song of the Redeemed Giving Praise to the Lamb of God Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Lord Jesus is worthy to open the book of future judgment. The Lord Jesus will be worshiped when the book of future judgment is opened. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Get ready for the thrill of universal praise! QUESTIONS Where does the vision of Revelation 5 take place? What does the scroll with the seven seals r...
Revelation 4
November 17, 2019 22:16< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS John is Caught up into Heaven and Sees the Throne of God Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) In Revelation 4 the Rapture of the Church is implied. In Revelation 4 the throne of God is presented. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Praise the Lord, for the Sea of Glass like crystal. QUESTIONS Recall the basic outline of John’s Revelation. How does Revelation 4 fit into this outline? According to the pretribulationa...
Revelation 3
November 17, 2019 22:14< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Messages to the Churches at Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Church at Sardis represents the lifeless church. The Church at Philadelphia represents the faithful church. The Church at Laodicea represents the lukewarm church. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t just attend church! QUESTIONS Who were the “angels” or messengers of the seven churches of Asia? Is Revelation...
Revelation 2:12-29
November 17, 2019 22:12< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Messages to the Churches of Pergamum and Thyatira Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Church at Pergamum represents the compromising church. The Church at Thyatira represents the church that tolerates false doctrine. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Go for the white stone and the morning star. QUESTIONS Where are the seven churches of Revelation located? What was the good news for Pergamum? Who was Balaam? ...
Revelation 2:1-11
November 17, 2019 22:10< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Messages to the Churches of Ephesus and Smyrna Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Church of Ephesus represents the church that has left its first love. The Church of Smyrna represents the persecuted church. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s be overcomers! QUESTIONS Review the vision John saw in Revelation 1. Review three ways in which these messages to the seven churches can be applied. Which New Test...
Revelation 1
November 17, 2019 22:08< Back to Revelation Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Vision of the Apostle John Concerning the Future Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Book of Revelation concerns the revelation of Jesus Christ. The Book of Revelation concerns the revelation of the future. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Expect to be blessed as you study Revelation. QUESTIONS Who wrote the book of Revelation, where, and when? Why is Sunday referred to as the “Lord’s Day”? Where would ...
Jude 1:12-25
November 17, 2019 22:06< Back to Jude Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS False Teachers Who Infiltrated the Early Church Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) False teachers are described by five metaphors. True disciples are described by five activities. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t worry about stumbling in heaven. QUESTIONS What are the two kinds of false teachers within the Christian church today? Describe these false teachers. Do these false teachers leave the church? How can ...
Jude 1:5-11
November 17, 2019 22:04< Back to Jude Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Dangers of Falling Away from the Faith Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) False teachers take the way of Cain. False teachers rush for profit into the error of Balaam. False teachers perish in the rebellion of Korah. PRACTICAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS Who is the recipient of Jude’s epistle? What was Jude’s purpose in writing this letter? What is the difference between a backslider and an apostate? List ...
Jude 1:1-4
November 17, 2019 22:02< Back to Jude Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Contending Earnestly for the Faith Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The faith of the true church has been delivered once for all. The fate of the false teachers has been determined long ago. PRACTICAL APPLICATION You may have to change your ministry plans. QUESTIONS Who is the writer of this epistle? What was the date of the writing of this epistle? Which phrase in Jude is a proof text for the assurance...
3 John 1:1-14
November 17, 2019 21:58< Back to 3 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS A Commendation and a Denunciation Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers should imitate the godly example of Gaius. Believers should not imitate the ungodly example of Diotrephes. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Would you want 3 John 2 prayed for you? QUESTIONS 3 John is the shortest of the three epistles of John. True or False? John is the shortest book in the New Testament. True or False? How does the apo...
2 John 1:1-13
November 17, 2019 21:56< Back to 2 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Believers Are Exhorted to Love One Another Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers should walk in truth and love. Believers should not show hospitality to false teachers. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s maintain the truth and receive a full reward. QUESTIONS The apostle John wrote five books in the New Testament. Name these books and the approximate dates when they were written. How does John refer to h...
1 John 5:13-21
November 17, 2019 21:54< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Benefits of Christian Fellowship Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Assurance of salvation is a benefit of Christian fellowship. Confidence in prayer is a benefit of Christian fellowship. Protection from Satan is a benefit of Christian fellowship. PRACTICAL APPLICATION It is God we want to know, so the idols must go. QUESTIONS What is the essence of Christian fellowship? State the purpose of John’s gosp...
1 John 5:1-12
November 17, 2019 21:52< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Reliable Witness that Supports the Christian Faith Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Christian faith is the essential characteristic of Christian fellowship. a. Christian faith is the means to overcome the world. b. Christian faith has a sufficient witness. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Whether you like it or not, there is only one road up the mountain. QUESTIONS Why is 1 John 5:1-3 called the cycle of love? ...
1 John 4
November 17, 2019 21:49< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Detecting False Teachers and Characteristics of Christian Fellowship Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Love is the obvious trait of Christian fellowship. a. The evidence of spiritual life is love. b. The evidence of spiritual maturity is love. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember the illustration of the spokes on a wheel. QUESTIONS What was John’s purpose in writing this epistle? Where is the test for false te...
1 John 3:11-24
November 17, 2019 13:08< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Family Likeness of Brotherly Love Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The family likeness of brotherly love is a test of Christian fellowship. a. A negative example of brotherly love. b. A positive example of brotherly love. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t be surprised if the world hates you. QUESTIONS What is the theme of this epistle? How is fellowship defined in Scripture? State the basis of Christian ...
1 John 3:1-10
November 17, 2019 13:06< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Family Likeness of Righteousness Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The family likeness of righteousness is a test of Christian fellowship. Those who practice sin fail the test. Those who practice righteousness pass the test. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Always think of the Lord’s return. QUESTIONS What great truths are found in 1 John 3:1? What great hope is found in 1 John 3:2? Can you know that someone i...
1 John 2:18-29
November 17, 2019 13:03< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS A Test of Separation from False Teaching Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Separation from false teaching is a test of Christian fellowship. a. The reality of false teaching. b. The restraint of false teaching. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s be ashamed to be ashamed. QUESTIONS Is everyone who claims to be a Christian a true believer? The apostle John warned the believers about a certain false teaching. What...
1 John 2:12-17
November 17, 2019 13:01< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS A Test of Christian Fellowship: Separation from the World Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Separation from the world is a test of Christian fellowship. a. The standard operating procedure of this world system. b. The future of this world system. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Use the word to separate from the world. QUESTIONS See 1 John 2:1 and 1 John 2:12. The apostle John writes to “little children.” To what do...
1 John 2:1-11
November 17, 2019 12:58< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Christ As Our Advocate, and Two Tests of Christian Fellowship Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Obedience to Christ’s commands is a test of Christian fellowship. Love for fellow believers is a test of Christian fellowship. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember the illustration of the GI bill. QUESTIONS What is the theme of the first epistle of John? What is the result of this theme? What are the two requiremen...
1 John 1:5-10
November 17, 2019 12:56< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Requirements of Christian Fellowship Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Walking in the light is a requirement of Christian fellowship. Confessing our sins is a requirement of Christian fellowship. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s practice the presence of the Lord. QUESTIONS What was the apostle John’s purpose for writing this epistle? Compare the purpose of this epistle of 1 John with the purpose of the g...
1 John 1:1-4
November 17, 2019 12:53< Back to 1 John Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Basis of Christian Fellowship Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Christ is the basis of Christian fellowship. Joy is the result of Christian fellowship. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s worship the Lord who became man forever. QUESTIONS What is the only basis of Christian fellowship? What is the theme of the epistle of 1 John? Who is the author of 1 John? What other books of the New Testament did he wri...
2 Peter 3:10-18
November 17, 2019 12:51< Back to 2 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Living Godly Lives Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Some scriptures are not easy to understand. (2 Peter 3:14-16) Some wolves are not easy to detect. (2 Peter 3:17-18) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t refuse rebukes. QUESTIONS When is the day of the Lord? What will happen during the day of the Lord? What is meant by an eschatological chart? List the coming events on God’s eschatological chart. On which p...
2 Peter 3:1-9
November 17, 2019 12:49< Back to 2 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Peter Looks to the Future, and to the Return of the Lord Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Bible does teach that there was a world wide flood. (2 Peter 3:5-7) The Bible does not teach a day is a thousand years. (2 Peter 3:8-9) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t test God’s patience. QUESTIONS The apostle Peter’s purpose in writing his two epistles was to stir up the minds of his readers by reminding them of...
2 Peter 2
November 17, 2019 12:47< Back to 2 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Denouncing False Teachers Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God honors righteous attitudes. (2 Peter 2:4-9) God hates religious apostasy. (2 Peter 2:10-22) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Try to see it God’s way. QUESTIONS In Old Testament times there were two kinds of prophets living in the midst of God’s people. Name them. What were their messages to the people? What was the relationship between Peter’s and J...
2 Peter 1:12-21
November 17, 2019 12:44< Back to 2 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Christian Faith is Based on a Solid Foundation: The Word of God Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Christian faith is not a cleverly devised fable. (2 Peter 1:16) The Christian faith is not just a man-made religion. (2 Peter 1:19-21) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, a tent is temporary. QUESTIONS Peter mentions two events from his own experience with the Lord that support the fact that the apostle...
2 Peter 1:1-11
November 17, 2019 12:42< Back to 2 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Believers Are Exhorted to Attain Godliness in This Life Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God has granted the believer everything necessary to attain godliness in this life. (2 Peter 1:3) God has commanded the believer to use diligence to attain godliness in this life. (2 Peter 1:5-11) PRACTICAL APPLICATION What kind of entrance do you want into heaven? QUESTIONS Approximately when was this epistle writ...
1 Peter 5
November 17, 2019 02:41< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Teaching about Elders and the Closing of the Letter Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Elders should shepherd the flock under them. (1 Peter 5:1-4) Younger believers should submit to their elders. (1 Peter 5:5) All believers should be humble and alert. (1 Peter 5:5-7) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, you are not the only one. QUESTIONS Who is the Silvanus of 1 Peter 5:12? What is there a tendency to do ...
1 Peter 4:7-19
November 17, 2019 02:38< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Faithfulness in Christian Conduct and While Suffering Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The goal of Christian service is the glory of God. (1 Peter 4:11) The result of Christian suffering should be the glory of God. (1 Peter 4:12-19) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, suffering for the sake of Christ is a privilege, not a penalty. QUESTIONS “The end of all things is at hand.” (1 Peter 4:7) What did Peter m...
1 Peter 4:1-6
November 17, 2019 02:36< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Suffering for Christ and Righteousness Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Unbelievers will give an account to the Lord. (1 Peter 4:5) Believers will receive a reward from the Lord. (1 Peter 4:6) PRACTICAL APPLICATION It’s a good sign when you are maligned for doing right. QUESTIONS Who were the primary recipients of Peter’s letter? Refer to 1 Peter 4:3. How can you understand the description of these fo...
1 Peter 3:8-22
November 17, 2019 02:34< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Returning Good for Evil; Suffering for Righteousness Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There is blessing ahead for believers who return good for evil. (1 Peter 3:8-9) There is blessing ahead for believers who suffer for righteousness. (1 Peter 3:13-14) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Study Christian evidences. QUESTIONS Refer to 1 Peter 3:21. Does baptism save a person? What does it mean to suffer for the sake o...
1 Peter 3:1-7
November 17, 2019 02:31< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Christian Husbands and Wives Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Christian wives should respect and submit to their husbands. (1 Peter 3:1-2) Christian husbands should understand and honor their wives. (1 Peter 3:7) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Husbands, are your prayers being answered? QUESTIONS Who is the source of all authority? See Romans 13:1 Who was the Roman Emperor when Paul wrote Romans 13? Name the f...
1 Peter 2:11-25
November 17, 2019 02:29< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Submitting to Authorities that God Has Ordained Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers should submit to authority in the area of government. (1 Peter 2:13-17) Believers should submit to authority in the area of labor. (1 Peter 2:18-20) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s follow in the steps of Jesus. (1 Peter 2:21-25) QUESTIONS Believers are sojourners and pilgrims. What does this mean? In what kind of wa...
1 Peter 2:1-10
November 17, 2019 02:26< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Desire the Word and Offer Spiritual Sacrifices Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Growing Christians should desire the milk of the word. (1 Peter 2:2-3) Growing Christians should offer up spiritual sacrifices. (1 Peter 2:4-10) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Be a living sacrifice as well as a living stone. QUESTIONS What does the “therefore” of 1 Peter 2:1 mean? What other terms are used for the new life in Chris...
1 Peter 1:13-25
November 17, 2019 02:24< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Everyday Living in view of Our Salvation and Position in Christ Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers should strive for purity of life. (1 Peter 1:13-16) a. Gird up the loins of your mind (be disciplined in your thinking) b. Be sober (self-controlled) c. Rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ d. Don’t be conformed to past evil desires e. Be ho...
1 Peter 1:6-12
November 17, 2019 02:21< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Our Faith Will Be Tested and Our Salvation Was Revealed Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Our faith will be tested and proved. (1 Peter 1:6-7) Our faith is focused in a Person. (1 Peter 1:8-9) Our faith was revealed to the prophets. (1 Peter 1:10-12) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Thank the Lord that you are more than an angel. QUESTIONS Why is the date 64 A.D. significant in church history? When did Christian...
1 Peter 1:1-5
November 17, 2019 02:18< Back to 1 Peter Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS A Description of the Believer’s Position in Christ Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers are elect and sanctified and sprinkled. (1 Peter 1:2) Believers are born again to a living hope. (1 Peter 1:3) Believers have received an eternal inheritance. (1 Peter 1:4) Believers are preserved by the power of God. (1 Peter 1:5) PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let the doctrine of election make you more grateful. QU...
James 5:13-20
November 16, 2019 19:12< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS God Answers Prayer Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Prayers for the sick are answered. Prayers of the righteous are effective. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s save souls and cover sins. QUESTIONS The theme of this portion of Scripture is both encouraging and controversial. Explain. What does this passage teach in general about sickness and healing? Is sickness the direct result of some specific sin in a be...
James 5:1-12
November 16, 2019 19:10< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Rich Denounced and the Oppressed Encouraged Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The sins of the rich will be judged. The patience of the oppressed will be rewarded. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let your “Yes” be “Yes.” QUESTIONS Review the practical exhortations found in each of the five chapters of James. From this section of Scripture, list the four sins by which the rich will be judged. ANSWERS Chapter 1...
James 4:11-17
November 16, 2019 19:08< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Finding Fault and Planning Ahead without the Lord Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) It is a sin to speak evil of a fellow believer. It is a sin to plan ahead without the Lord. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, there are also sins of omission. QUESTIONS What is the theme of the epistle of James? James points out the particular area of struggle, the particular problem, and then what does he do? What is our ...
James 4:1-10
November 16, 2019 19:06< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Infighting and Strife Among Early Christians Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The source of strife is ungodly lust. The solution to strife is humble submission. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember the way up is the way down. QUESTIONS Is infighting and strife limited to non-believers? Is infighting and strife among Christians characteristic only of the early church? To whom was the epistle of James addresse...
James 3:13-18
November 16, 2019 19:04< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Two Different Kinds of Wisdom Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The wisdom from below is earthly, natural and demonic. The wisdom from above is first of all pure. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, there are two wisdoms when you make decisions. QUESTIONS Name the two different wisdoms discussed in this portion of Scripture. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Which book in the Old Testamen...
James 3:1-12
November 16, 2019 19:01< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Tongue Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The tongue is a small part, but it has a big effect. The tongue is a restless evil, but it can be controlled. PRACTICAL APPLICATION It’s easier not to say it than to try and take it back. QUESTIONS If our tongues are not kept under control, our whole persons are out of control. T or F? What is the theme of the epistle of James? Name the areas of instruction, ...
James 2:14-26
November 16, 2019 18:59< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Faith without Works is Dead Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Faith without works is dead. Abraham and Rahab did works of faith. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Do you believe more than the demons? QUESTIONS Down through the centuries of church history, Christians have discussed and debated the meaning of this passage of Scripture. Why? Which of the reformers referred to James as the epistle of straw? Why did he r...
James 2:1-13
November 16, 2019 18:57< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Not Showing Personal Favoritism Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Showing favoritism reverses God’s normal way. Showing favoritism breaks God’s moral law. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let mercy triumph over judgment. QUESTIONS Is favoritism an easy sin to commit? What is the theme of the epistle of James? What was the subject of Chapter 1? How big or how small are our tests of faith? What is the teaching of ...
James 1:13-27
November 16, 2019 18:55< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Unholy Temptations and the Word of God that Overcomes Sin Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God does not tempt anyone to sin. God uses His word to overcome sin. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Will you pass the OWS religion test this coming week? QUESTIONS Why is it confusing when looking at the word for holy trials and unholy temptations? How can you sort out the confusion? What is the context of James 1:2 and o...
James 1:1-12
November 16, 2019 18:53< Back to James Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Testing a Believer’s Faith Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The testing of our faith results in maturity. The testing of our faith results in reward. PRACTICAL APPLICATION We can be wise if we wish. QUESTIONS Who is the author of the book of James? What else do we know about him? Did James always believe in Jesus as the Christ? How does James refer to himself? How is the deity of Christ implied in Jam...
Hebrews 13:7-25
November 16, 2019 18:30< Back to Hebrews Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Some Final Instructions and the Conclusion of the Letter Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There are spiritual dos and don’ts for the believers in the Christian church: a. Do remember the faithful fathers. b. Don’t fall for false teaching. c. Do go outside the camp. d. Do offer the sacrifice of praise. e. Don’t forget to do good. f. Do obey your leaders. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, There are two aspect...
Hebrews 13:1-6
November 16, 2019 18:27< Back to Hebrews Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Lifestyle that Should Characterize Every Believer Download the Transcript BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There are social dos and don’ts for the believers in the Christian community. a. Do love fellow believers. b. Don’t neglect to show hospitality. c. Do remember the prisons and the persecuted. d. Don’t violate your marriage vows. e. Do be content with what you have. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let WWW mean We Won’t Worry. QUE...