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A Balanced, Growing Life

By Dr. Charles Stanley
God wants you to thrive so you can lead a positive life in a negative world. But people tend to be creatures of habit. We often gravitate toward what is safe, not necessarily what is good. Or we settle for mediocre rather than pursue what is best. To flourish in all areas of your life, you have to want to be successful. You must desire more for every area of your lifeespecially spiritually. And that involves a willingness to obey Gods plan and principles. The Lord will satisfy the heart that is hungry for Him and His will.
Read Psalm 1:1-2, paying attention to the verbs in the first verse. What would it indicate if a person were to walk, stop and stand, then sit with the ungodly? (Note: This passage is nottalking about spending time with unbelievers so you can be a witness to them. Rather, it has to do with allowing oneself to be influenced by the ungodly.) How does this verb progression apply to gradually establishing bad habits?
A. Making a Life Wheel

Setting objectives is important; if you dont determine your priorities, other people or circumstances will choose them for you. One way to record goals and evaluate your path is to make a life wheel. Draw a circle on a large piece of paper. At its center, draw a smaller ring and write God within it. Then divide the outside circle into four even sections. Label these Family, Social/Recreational, Business, and Spiritual. Next, identify goals for each area of your life. Find photos of your family and friends, or cut out magazine pictures, that represent your goals. For instance, someone who wants to spend more time with his wife and children would include pictures of his family spending time together. Draw a picture if you cant find an image that fits your goal. After you complete your wheel, put it in a place where you can refer to it often, such as inside a closet door.
B. Why make a life wheel? It can help in five ways:

1. Visualization: The wheel is based on the goodness of God. Remind yourself always that the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord (Ps. 33:5). Ask the Lord to rule over your imagination and to provide a glimpse of His plan for you as well as the blessings He desires to give you.

How did God describe the plans He had for the Israelites (Jer. 29:11)? List at least one instance in which the Lords will for your life was better than what you would have chosen for yourself.
2. Expectation: The life wheel is based on the promises of our heavenly Father. As you visualize and identify your goals, you are in a better position to ask God specifically for what you truly desire and then to look for His answer or provision.
According to James, why dont we have more of Gods blessings (4:2)?
3. Motivation: Aim to see your life as the Father sees it, and then act on what He guides you to do.
Many people believe that God isnt personally interested in their lives. Is this a biblical idea (Ps. 32:8)?
Look at the wheel you made. How many of your goals were prompted by the Lords guidance? How many sprang primarily from your desires?
4. Meditation: The wheel centers on submission to the Father. As you meditate on His Word, you learn more about the goodness of God and His plan for your life.
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11-21. How can you apply this verse to your goals?
5. Realization: The Lord will faithfully guide you into all truth.
How can Romans 8:28 provide reassurance of Gods intentions toward you?What things in your life do you think the Father will use for your ultimate good, even if you cant see His final purpose right now?
Take a few moments to pray. Ask the Lord to reveal how He wants you to cooperate with Him this week in bringing about His good purposes in your life.
C. Life Evaluation
The wheel provides an opportunity to evaluate your life at a glance. If you have many goals in one area of your life but very few in another, your priorities might be out of balance. (Note: Some areas of your life may have fewer aspirations of greater importance. In a balanced life, its the quality of goals that countnot the number). After you have made your life wheel, answer these questions:

What area of my life have I overemphasized in the past? What have I neglected? What are the results of imbalance in my life?
If your wheel is unbalanced, begin by thanking and praising God for His goodness and His many benefits to you. Then ask Him to highlight areas of your life that need adjustment. As you look over your wheel, you are likely to feel drawn to a particular goal. Ask the Lord to give you wisdom about this specific area. As He leads, change priorities and readjust the goals until you feel that your life is on course with Gods agenda. Conclusion: A life wheel can help you evaluate yourself and develop a greater dependency on the Lord. Thats one reason to construct it as a circlelet it remind you of Gods desire for you to be whole. True prosperity is always rooted in wholeness, growth, and fruitfulness. Prayer: Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who helps and guides me in becoming all You want me to be. Please reveal to me any areas of my life that are out of balance, and show me the priorities You want me to have. Amen. Adapted from Understanding Financial Stewardship by Charles Stanley (2008).
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A Biblical View of Government

By Dr. Charles Stanley
What perspective should Christians have towards human authority? Should believers pay taxes? The followers of Jesus wondered these very things in the first century. Let's look at what the Bible says about officials and other leaders. A. The Lord ordains all authority. Leaders rise to power only through the will of God. Daniel 2:21 says that the Lord "changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings." Read Daniel 5:1-31. What did both Nebuchadnezzar and his son Belshazzar have in common before God punished them? How did king Nebuchadnezzar's attitude change after his mind was restored to him? Why do you think God's judgment was more severe on Belshazzar than on his father? We frequently attribute a political candidate's success to his or her ambition, education, campaign strategy, popularity, or financial backing. But no one is placed in public office apart from the will of God. Sometimes the Lord deliberately selects a person to accomplish His purposes. Other times, His permissive will grants people the leader they demand. Israel insisted on having an earthly king. Read the story in 1 Samuel 8:4-20.
What were some of the burdens a king would place on the people?
There will always be a cost associated with demanding the leader of our choice. B. What respect is due to human authority?
However, there are times when believers must disobey human authority. If the law of the land contradicts clear biblical teaching, we are to obey God's Word instead.
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Explain why the apostles chose not to follow the instructions of the Jewish religious leaders in Acts 5:27-
List a few circumstances under which you would be justified in choosing to disobey governmental or other human authority in order to obey God. Given that leaders don't always honor God with their choices, should Christians still respect their position of authority? In general, yes. Jesus Himself indicated that believers should be subject to secular authorities.
Read Matthew 22:17-22. When the Jewish leaders tried to trick Jesus into sounding as if He was
rebelling against Rome, how did He answer them? What does this indicate about whether or not believers should pay taxes? The apostle Paul also affirmed the authority of the Roman governmenta totalitarian dictatorship that often persecuted Christians and Jews.
Read Romans 13:1-7. For what reasons are we to be in subjection to secular authorities (vv. 1-5)? According to verses 5-7, why should we pay taxes?
This passage includes more than just the governmental authorities; it can be expanded to include all those in leadership over us.
List a few of the authorities over you, whether at home, work, or school. According to Romans 13:7, what do you owe these people?
C. Leaders are accountable to God. When you find yourselves subject to ungodly leaders, remember that everyoneincluding those in positions of authority will one day answer to God (Rom 14:11-12).
What are some reasons why we should we submit to leadership within the body of Christ (Heb. 13:17)? When anyoneincluding a leaderbecomes prideful and arrogant, what does the Bible predict will
result (Prov. 29:23)? God rewards authority figures who humbly look to Him for strength, guidance, and wisdom. Those who are overconfident He will eventually humble and punishif not in this life, then at the judgment. D. We are called to pray for leaders. Read 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
How does Paul instruct Timothy to speak to God about authorities? What will be the result? Do you faithfully pray for government officials and others in leadership? If not, what hinders you?
Here are some suggestions on how to intercede for elected officials. You can pray that they would: 1. Recognize their personal sinfulness and need for the cleansing power of Jesus Christ, if they aren't already saved.
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Become aware of their inadequacy for the tasks before them, and pray for God's wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and courage.
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Reject all counsel that violates the spiritual principles of Scripture, and be willing to trust divine guidance.
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Resist the pressure of those who would mislead them or tempt them to violate their consciences and the will of God.
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Work to reverse the cultural trends of humanism, which deifies man and dethrones God.
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Ready themselves to abandon their political careers and personal ambitions if this is in the best interest of our country.
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Rely upon the Word of God and prayer as their primary sources of strength and success.
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Maintain dignity, honor, trustworthiness, and righteousness in their offices.
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Strive to be good examples to the people of this land.
10. Remember that while they are in office, they are accountable to God for their attitudes, actions, and motives.
Closing: Whether we approve of their decisions or not, the authorities in our lives have been appointed by God. As long as their commands do not violate scriptural principles or our conscience, we have a responsibility to obey them. And no matter what, we are always called to honor and pray for our leaders. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege of lifting up those in authority over me. Convict me when I criticize and complain instead of taking my concerns to You in prayer. Make me into a prayer warrior for this nation, so that believers may practice their faith peacefully. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
A Fresh Start
By Dr. Charles Stanley When we have "blown it" spiritually, it's easy to believe that we are no longer useful to God. However, our heavenly Father longs to restore us so we can love and serve Him. To learn more about God's grace, we will study one particular conversation between Jesus and the apostle Peter. A. Grace Defined According to Holman Bible Dictionary, grace (charis in Greek) is "undeserved acceptance and love received from another." Charis, which is related to the word for joy or pleasure, originally referred to something delightful or attractive in a person that brought pleasure to others. [Consider our use of charismatic: "He has an engaging, charismatic personality."] From this, the term came to indicate a favor, gift, or kindness that pleased someone else. Although there is no record in the New Testament of Jesus using the word charis, His life and teaching exemplify the unmerited favor of God. Consider His encounter with the woman caught in adultery (John 8) and the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15). The Lord also showed grace to Peter, who had denied knowing Him moments before the crucifixion. B. Grace in the Life of the Apostle Peter 1. The offense. Begin by reading Matthew 26:31-35, 57-58, and 69-75.
What makes Peter's actions particularly embarrassing (Matt. 26:33)? Why do you think he denied Christ?
2. The restoration. After Jesus rose from the dead, He met His disciples on the beach one morning. This was the third occasion He appeared to a group of them (John 21:14). Matthew Henry's commentary points out that until this moment, Jesus had yet to comment on Peter's denial. The disciple might have expected the Lord to say, "Didn't I tell you that you would be cowardly under pressure?" He probably feared losing his place as an apostle. At the very least, Peter would have expected a firm rebuke, such as he received when he refused to believe Christ had to die (Matt. 16:21-23).
Read John 21:15-17. What does Jesus do instead of rebuking Peter? Peter means "a rock or a stone" and Simon means "reed." Why did Jesus call him by his old name? Why do you think Jesus gave Peter three chances to answer positively that he loved Christ (see Matt.
26:69-75)? The Greek verbs in this passage reveal a rich meaning to Christ's apparently repetitive questions. In verses 15 and 16, Jesus usesagapeo, which means to love affectionately, ardently, supremely, fully. It indicates a decision to love as an act of the will. Peter responds every time with phileo, which means to love, to like, to regard, to feel friendshipfor another. It is emotional or feeling-based. Adam Clarke's commentary explains the essence of their conversation. Christ was asking, "Peter, do you love Me ardently and supremely?" but Peter replied, "Lord, I feel an affection for you.I do esteem you."
What do Peter's answers indicate?
In John 21:17, Jesus finally uses the same verb Peter doesphileo. In essence, He asks, "Do you feel an affection for Me and esteem Me?"
Jesus focuses on Peter's love for Him. Why is it important that ministers love God (2 Cor. 5:13-14)?
People sometimes regret sin merely because of its painfulconsequences, such as the embarrassment of getting caught. They might not be sorry for their disobedience.
What is the evidence that someone has godly sorrow over sin (2 Cor. 7:11)? Why didn't Christ reproach Peter for his denial (Matt. 26:75)? What does the Savior's gentle approach to Peter tell you about how God respondsto your heart-felt
repentance? 3. The commissioning. Jesus never mentioned Peter's transgression directly. Nor did He state, "Your sins are forgiven," as He did on many other occasions.
How does Jesus convey that all is forgiven and Peter is restored to service?
In verses 15 and 17, the Lord says to feed His lambs, but in verse 16, He tells Peter to tend His flock. This second word in Greek means to feed, take care of, guide, govern, and defend.
Feeding the sheep represents teaching them the Word of God. What do you think tending the sheep
would include? What did Peter later charge other church leaders to do (1 Peter 5:2)? What should leaders' motivation be, according to Peter? Closing: Do you feel unusable because of past sin? If so, confess your disobedience in genuine repentance, and God will be faithful to forgive you (1 John 1:9). Then ask Him to direct you to the service or work He has for you. Our heavenly Father is the God of second chances. Prayer: Father, thank You for the amazing grace You extend to us so willingly. Enable us to believe we are truly forgiven. Help us return to loving You and following Your will for our lives. In Jesus' name. Amen.
A Godly Servant
By Dr. Charles Stanley Scripture often refers to the Lords followers as servants. We are to live for God and serve His purposes, not our own. Lets read Luke 12:35-48for characteristics of a faithful servant. Godly servants 1. Serve consistently rather than haphazardly. As humans, we will never be perfect this side of heaven. However, time after time, faithful servants demonstrate willingness to do the Masters will. Their commitment to working for Him doesnt evaporate when obedience is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. In verse 37, the master is girded. He had tucked his robes into his belt, a common practice for travelling or serving. Adam Clarkes commentary mentions that the host of a banquet often waited on his guests, even for a wedding feast.
Jesus referred to Himself as the Son of Man. In verse 40, what does He say His followers will not expect?
The New John Gill Exposition of the New Testament says that the second watch was from 9:00 to 12:00 at night, which would be early to return from a wedding. A more typical time would be during the third watch, from 12:00 to 3:00 in the morning.
If Christ were to return tonight, do you think He would be pleased with how you are currently serving Him? Why or why not?
If you suspect He would not be pleased, what do you think is hindering your obedience?
2. Handle their time, talents, and treasure in a trustworthy manner. Everything that a believer has belongs to the Lord. Like a faithful servant, we each should try to use possessions, gifts, and other resources in ways that honor God and expand His kingdom.
Who is the target audience for this parable (vv. 41-46)?
In verse 42, the faithful servant oversees his fellow workers and cares for their practical needs.
According to 1 John 4:7-8, what connection is there between a persons relationship with God and his or her treatment of others?
Evaluate your interactions over the last 24 hours. Would you pass the test that 1 John 4 describes?
3. Dont indulge the flesh. God wants His people to enjoy life and His blessings. First Timothy 6:17says we are to fix [our] hope on . . . God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Our pleasure can honor the Father, as a joyful Christian is a wonderful advertisement for the gospel. However, any pleasure we seek must be one that God permits.
What behaviors indicate that the unrighteous servant is not exercising self-control (Luke 12:45)?
The wicked servant begins to hope that the master wont return at all. As a result, he gives himself over to his passions. Beating the other servants represents tormenting the faithful followers of Christ. John Gill wrote that when those who profess faith turn apostate, they not only fall into a lifestyle of drunkenness and debauchery but are often the most violent persecutors of sincere believers.
Galatians 6:7-9 speaks of those who give in to the flesh (sinful desires). What are some common ways that believers indulge their unrighteous yearnings?
Sometimes a blessing becomes sinful when we overindulge in it. For instance, theres nothing wrong with enjoying a delicious meal. But eating to excess is gluttony (Prov. 23:21). Can you identify an area of your lifea hobby, pastime, or even a taskthat tends to get out of control in this way?
4. Can expect specific consequences based on the quality of their service. Although God often rewards our faithfulness here on earth, He doesnt want us to count on temporal rewards for our good deeds. Such a focus can make us prideful and rob us of the simple joy of obedience. However, Jesus did encourage His followers to work for and anticipateeternal rewards for faithful service.
According to Colossians 3:23, what should motivate us to do our best, no matter what job we have? In this studys focal passage and in the parable of the talents, what is the reward for those who faithfully handle what God has entrusted to them (Luke 12:48; Matt. 25:21, 29)?
What form will our service take in eternity (Rev. 5:9-10)? How does this make you feel? How are the unrighteous servants punished in these two parables (Luke 12:46-48; Matt. 25:26-30)?
Luke 12:26 says that the immoral slave is assigned a place with the unbelievers. According to Adam Clarke, this word is better translated asthe unfaithful. These are people who had head knowledge of Gods Word but failed to apply it properly and therefore missed out on transformation and blessing.
Think of at least one specific action you could take to improve your application of the spiritual revelation God has granted to you.
Note: Luke 12 and Matthew 25 may seem to indicate that salvation is somehow dependent on good deeds. But these passages must be read in light of the many other scriptures that indicate salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:28; 5:1). Conclusion: At all times, faithful servants of God should be ready for the Lords return. Others may not recognize our work or honor us for serving. But if we genuinely seek to do the Lords will, we can confidently expect heavenly rewards for our obedience. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for calling me to Your service. Give me a humble heart that will delight in pleasing You. Help me be increasingly sensitive to Your voice so that I may be a more faithful servant. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 1

By Dr. Charles Stanley What can you do to be sure your life pleases Christ until your last days? To answer that question, lets look at a familiar passage of Scripture: the Sermon on the Mount. In it, Jesus gives clear instructions on how to please God. In this first part of a two-part study, well focus on the wisdom found in Matthew chapter six. A. Perform works of righteousness in secret. Humans long for the accolades and praise of others. As believers, we might expect to be known and appreciated for our financial gifts, effective intercession, or capable leadership. In Jesus day, religious leaders made a show of public prayer, almsgiving, and fasting.
Why did Jesus condemn their display (Matt. 6:1-2, 5, 16)? Are you guilty of acting spiritual to gain the praise of other people? If so, how? Why does Jesus say we should give, pray, and fast in secret (Matt. 6:3-4, 6, 17-18)? List at least two practical ways you can apply Christs teaching.
B. Follow Jesus pattern of meaningful prayer. The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). As a result, He gave them what we now call The Lords Prayer.
Aside from praying in secret, what other admonition did Jesus give regarding prayer (Matt. 6:7) ?
Common pagan practice at the time called for repetitive, meaningless prayers to increase the chances that the gods would answer requests. Mindless repetition differs from persistence in prayer, something Jesus commended (Luke 18:18).
What can believers always expect from prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)?
Its easy to read the Lords Prayer but ignore its meaning. To help you focus on the four principal sections of the prayer, paraphrase it in your own words (Matt. 6: 9-13). For example: (v. 9) Our amazing heavenly Father, You deserve to be praised! Jesus may have intended that His disciples follow the general pattern of this prayer rather than recite it word for word.
How does the pattern of the Lords Prayer contrast with your approach to praying? Is God leading you to adjust how you pray? If so, how? Why do you think Jesus emphasized forgiveness in verse 14? If there are believers whom you havent forgiven for an offensewhether it was against you or someone else pause and ask God for the grace to forgive them now.
C. Keep money in its rightful place. What we do with our money reveals what we value. So our perspective on wealth is an important indicator of our walk with God.
How do you think we store up treasures in heaven (vv. 19-20)? Jesus said, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (v. 21). Where does your treasure go (time, energy, money, and thoughts)? Examine your lifestyle, and list a few of your priorities.
Based on your list, are you investing in eternal or temporary goals right now? Why is it impossible to be equally passionate about wealth and the Lord (v. 24)? If your priorities are off track, or could use some improvement, write about how you can make them right.
D. Trust God instead of being anxious. Another indicator of spiritual health is emotional peace.
Why did Jesus say we shouldnt be anxious (v. 25-26)? What does worry accomplish, according to Jesus (v. 27)?
As believers, we still need to be responsible. Our role is to do our part, and trust the Father to take care of the rest.
What worries you? What is your responsibility in the situation, and what is the Lords?
Jesus said, Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matt. 6:33). At times, a believer may seek Gods glory wholeheartedly and yet still experience loss and heartache. He or she may lose money, a relationship, prestige, or health.
Why are these losses not a breach of the promise Christ gave us in vv. 31-33? Think through your worries about the future. What concerns do you need to commit to the Lord (Matt. 6:34)?
Closing: A life that pleases God might not be the easiest. But in the light of eternity, it will be the best. Obey the Father until your last days, and trust Him to reward you when the time is right. Prayer: Father, thank You for blessing us with Your Word so we may know how to live. Help us be faithful even when no one is watching, so that we may be pleasing to You. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.

By Dr. Charles Stanley Are you prepared for your eternal future? How can you be sure? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives clear, timeless instructions on how to structure your life. In this second part of our study, lets examine what Matthew 7 has to say about a life that pleases God. (Continue reading A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 2.)
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By Dr. Charles Stanley Are you prepared for your eternal future? How can you be sure? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives clear, timeless instructions on how to structure your life. In this second part of our study, lets examine what Matthew 7 has to say about a life that pleases God. A. Use wisdom in your relationships with others 1. Correct others only after examining yourself. Read Matthew 7:1-5.
Why do you think the Bible warns us about judging others? Read Romans 2:1. Think about the most recent judgment you made of another person. In what way was this verse true for you?
Notice that Jesus doesnt say we should never judge. In verse 5, he mentions that if we repent of our own sins, we can help others by pointing out their blind spots.
In light of this, how can you reconcile Christs words in Matthew 7:1-2 with 1 Corinthians 5:9-13?
2. Use prudence in sharing your beliefs. Read Matthew 7:6. In Jesus day, dogs and pigs were considered lowly creatures. Often ungodly people were likened to these animals to suggest a sense of unworthiness. Jesus point here is that if someone has rejected the gospel, we are foolish to reveal the precious things of the faith to them.
The analogy says the dogs and pigs will trample [what is holy] under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces (Matt. 7: 6). What does this mean for us today?
How do you decide if someone can be trusted with the treasures of your faith?
B. Live in light of the truth that God is good and loves humankind. 1. Boldly and persistently ask the Lord for what you need. Read Matthew 7:7-11. The words ask, seek and find in Greek could be translated as keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on finding.
Does this describe how you pray? Why or why not? Some believers question the promise in Matthew 7:7 because they experience unanswered prayer. How does the analogy of a good father with a son (vv. 9-11) illuminate your understanding of Matthew 7:7?
In the past, how has God protected or blessed you through unanswered prayer? What are you currently asking of God that has so far remained unanswered? Recommit to trusting that He will respond.
2. Treat others with kindness, even if they dont deserve it. Because our heavenly Father is gracious to bless us with things we havent earned, we should treat others well too (Matt. 5:43-45).
Other faiths have the Golden Rule in negative form: Dont do to others what you wouldnt want done to you. How is Jesus command more challenging (Matt. 7:12)?
How might you fulfill the Golden Rule toward someone who recently wronged you?
C. Establish your faith and life on Christs instruction. 1. Determine to walk closely with the Lord. Read Matthew 7:13-14. Jesus compared our life with Him to a journey along a narrow path.
Why is this analogy an effective description of the Christian life? Ultimately, why is it worth the effort to walk Gods narrow path?
2. Examine the character, not just the teaching, of your spiritual leaders.
How can you tell a godly leader from a wolf in sheeps clothing (Matt. 7:15-20)? What do you think Jesus means by fruit?
Jesus describes two other methods of determining true spirituality: 1) obedience to Gods will (v. 21) and 2) a personal relationship with Him (v.23).
Why are demonstrations of spiritual power not necessarily a sign of genuine connection with God (Matt. 21-23)?
3. Build your life on the Word of God. Read Matthew 7:24-27. Every believer should both listen to and apply the truth. It is the foundation of the Christian life.
Upon what else do people build their lives? Why do you think Jesus compared these things to a homes unsteady foundation? What are you tempted to make your foundation, other than Jesus Christ?
The apostle James compared Scripture to a mirror in which a person can see his or her faults (James 1:22-25).
After doing this study, in what area of life do you see a need to apply the Words teaching? Explain.
Closing: Following Gods Word prepares us to spend eternity in His presence and also blesses us in the present. Allow Christ to reveal whatever adjustments in your life are necessary. Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank You for Scripture, which so clearly tells us how to live. Help me put aside the world, my sin, and my selfishness to live in such a way that I will know Your fullest blessing now and throughout eternity. In Jesus name, amen.

By Dr. Charles Stanley What can you do to be sure your life pleases Christ until your last days? To answer that question, lets look at a familiar passage of Scripture: the Sermon on the Mount. In it, Jesus gives clear instructions on how to please God. In this first part of a two-part study, well focus on the wisdom found in Matthew chapter six. (Continue reading A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 1.)
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A Sense of Mission
By Dr. Charles Stanley A clear mission and purpose gives the believer powerful spiritual direction for continued growth and fruitfulness. The Christian who walks aimlessly each day, wondering what to do, will seldom reach satisfying spiritual heights. A. A Sense of Mission in the Old Testament 1. Caleb had a strong sense of mission. When Joshua declared that they needed to go fight for Canaan, he was ready.
What did Caleb say about his physical strength, 40 years after Moses had sent him to spy out the land of Canaan (Josh. 14:11)?
Why do you think God blessed him with such robust health (Num. 13:25-32; 14:24)? What did Caleb see as his mission (Josh. 14:12)?
Caleb had spent more than four decades in the hot, dry wilderness. Some would have been content to settle in a valley and take it easy. Instead, Caleb was ready for more conquests, even if it meant taking land from fierce enemies.
What was Calebs real secret, according to Joshua 14:8 and 14:14? Could the same thing be said about you? Why or why not?
2. God promises spiritual victory to those who keep their focus on Him. For example, King Jehoshaphat once found his army surrounded by invading enemies.
What did Jehoshaphat do when he heard the negative report (2 Chron. 20:3-13)? What can you learn about prayer from his example? On what did Jehoshaphat choose to focus (2 Chron. 20:12)? Describe the outcome of his faith in God (2 Chron. 20:14-25). Although God sometimes allows us to suffer, what does He promise to those who are fully committed to Him (2 Chron. 16:9)?
In order to receive all that God has for us, we must look at our circumstances with eyes of faith. Our spiritual enemies lust, pride, fear, worry, angerare powerful, but God is greater. He will slay our giants if we obediently follow Him and depend upon His strength rather than our own.
What giants are you facing? Describe some practical things you can do to keep your spiritual eyes on God, especially as you face those challenges.
B. A Sense of Mission in the New Testament 1. Jesus remembered His purpose in the midst of all the excitement about His supernatural power and wisdom.
Read Luke 4:43 and 19:10, and describe Christs mission.
Anticipating Jesus rise to earthly power, the disciples on several occasions tried to manipulate their way into positions of prestige.
What did the Lord tell them He was going to face (Matt. 20:18-19)? What may have side-tracked Jesus if He didnt stay focused on His mission?
2. The apostle Paul also knew his mission in life.
What was his ultimate goal (Acts 20:24)?
Why was it important for him to have a clear objective (2 Cor. 11:23-28)?
C. A Sense of Mission in Your Life 1. Every believer has been given the Great Commission: Take the gospel to the world (Matt. 28:19-20).
Why were the disciples given divine power at Pentecost (Acts 1:8)?
2. We are also called to do our work, family activities, hobbieseverythingwith the specific purpose of glorifying Jesus Christ. We are here to honor God in word, deed, thought, and lifestyle.
Read Colossians 3:17. Then choose three things you will do in the next 24 hours, and describe how you can do them in a way that honors God.
As a further challenge, you may want to set long-term goals for yourself. Begin by asking God to guide your decisionmaking process in the areas listed below. For best results, the goals should be practical, specific, measurable, and realistic. Remember, as believers, the purpose for setting goals is not to be the best person you can be. Instead, the goal is to glorify God through your life.
Relationships Finances Job Spiritual Growth and/or Ministry
Closing: When our mission to glorify the Lord is clear, we cultivate the kind of stamina and perseverance needed for a God-honoring life. There are dangers and difficulties ahead, but the Christian with a focused mission will continue pressing onward and upward. Prayer: Lord Jesus, I desire to glorify You and further Your kingdom. Please help me have a strong sense of my mission. Enable me to live as You did, focused on the Fathers will and not on my own agenda. Amen. Adapted from "A Touch of His Power: Meditations on Gods Awesome Power by Charles F. Stanley, 1999.
A Time for Courage

By Dr. Charles Stanley Would you describe yourself as a courageous person? Or does fear have a grip on your life in one area or another? Of course, healthy apprehension keeps us from making unwise choices or taking foolish risks. But fear can leave us in a state of perpetual anxiety or keep us from fulfilling Gods will for our lives.
What unhealthy fears do you have? How do your fears limit or hinder you from fully obeying God?
The Old Testament judge Gideon was initially timid, but he learned to put his trust in the Lord. Despite his dread of the enemy, He chose to obey God and became a courageous--and victorious--warrior. Lets take a look at five principles found in Gideons story about overcoming fear. Read Judges 6 and 7. 1. Sometimes fear is related to sin. Sometimes we feel discontent or anxious because of sin in our lives.
In what ways were the Israelites being tormented (Judg. 6:1-5)? What did the angel of the Lord instruct Gideon to do (vv. 25-26)? Given this instruction, name one way the people of Israel disobeyed God (vv. 8-10). At this point, what evidence points to the fact that Gideon was still timid (v. 27)? What happened after he destroyed the altar to Baal (v. 34)?
The sins of worry, impurity, greed, unforgiveness, and many others can open the door to fear. Although believers in Jesus are always indwelt by the Holy Spirit, clearing our conscience of known sins enables us to walk in His power in a fresh, new way.
Are any of your worries the fruit of sin? If so, take a few moments to confess and repent.
2. Our lack of courage can enable us to operate in Gods strength. The Lord works through people who allow Him to use their weaknesses for His glory.
When the angel of the Lord appeared to him, what was Gideon doing (v. 11)? What is ironic about Gods greeting to Gideon (v. 12)? How did Gideon see himself (v. 15)? Explain the principle the apostle Paul discovered (2 Cor. 12:9-10).
Can you relate to experiencing the Lords power in your weakness, especially when you have felt afraid? Give a specific example if possible.
3. Discovering Gods will is an important part of overcoming fear.
The angel of the Lord told Gideon that he had been chosen to lead the people in battle against Midian and that God would give him victory (vv. 14, 16). However, Gideon wanted to make sure this was indeed the Lord talking to him.
What was the first sign Gideon asked of God (vv. 17-21)? What two other signs did he request (vv. 36-40)?
Gideon overcame his fear, in part because he asked for signs that God was indeed speaking to him. But the leaders approach described in verses 36-40 is not recommended anywhere else in Scripture. While no one should stipulate how the Father is to confirm His promises, we certainly can ask Him to make His will clear to us.
When deciding about something that frightens you, how do you confirm what Gods will is? How can hearing from the Lord about a fearful situation bring inner peace?
4. Humanly speaking, Gods path to peace may not make sense at first.
How are the army and camels of Midian described (Judg. 6:5)? Why did God not allow all of Israels army to fight the battle (v. 7:2)? After the Lord eliminated the men who were afraid to fight and the men who lapped water like dogs, how many were left to fight the battle (v. 7:7)?
The world--and sometimes fellow believers--wont always understand why we obey the Lord even when His commands defy common wisdom.
Why do you think He chooses to work through actions that, humanly speaking, seem foolish?
5. When we obey God despite our fears, He will fight our battles for us.
How had the Lord already worked within the enemy camp (vv. 13-14)? What happened when Gideon and his small army blew their trumpets, uncovered their torches, and shouted a sword for the Lord and for Gideon (vv. 19-22)?
What remained for the Israelites to do (vv. 23-25)? Although the Israelites mistakenly credited Gideon with the victory (Judg. 8:22), what should they have learned as a result of this battle?
When you have obeyed God despite your fears, how did He show Himself strong on your behalf? Be specific.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the promise that I dont have to be afraid. You are always with me. I pray that I would learn to magnify You and let my fears fall into perspective. Help me keep a clean conscience and meditate on Your marvelous promises instead of giving in to anxiety. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Note: If you are suffering debilitating fears that prevent you from carrying out everyday tasks or result in panic attacks, you may want to seek professional help from a pastor or Christian counselor.
Acceptance by Grace
By Dr. Charles Stanley Introduction: In almost every aspect of life, others evaluate us by our performance. Are we successful in our careers, fit, and attractive? How much wealth do we possess? It's easy to believe God judges us in a similar waybased on our behavior. Although Christians recognize that salvation is by grace, many nonetheless strive for God's acceptance, never sure they have His love. Personal assessment: For the next two questions, honestly describe your first reaction rather than what you know is the correct answer.
Do you ever think God must be displeased, impatient, or disappointed with you? Explain. What would you have to do to be sure of His acceptance?
A. The Bible teaches that as believers in Jesus, we are completely accepted. If we belong to Christ, we share in His holiness. How can that be? Scripture teaches that through Adam's rebellion against God, all of humanity was corrupted, inheriting the disease of sin. But when the Savior died on the cross, He made a way for everyone who believes in Him to become holy: "Adam's one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ's one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous" (Rom. 5:18-19 NLT).
As believers, how do we obtain righteousness (Rom. 3:21-24)? Dictionary.com defines justify as "to declare innocent or guiltless; absolve; acquit." On what basis do we have peace with God (Rom. 5:1-2)? You are innocent and guiltless in the Lord's sight. Describe how that makes you feel. Why is it possible to be confident that God's love isn't conditional upon our behavior (Rom. 5:4-8)?
B. God accepts us by grace, not based on performance. In the first century, some Jewish Christians believed that good works were necessary to earn salvation and make us Christ-like. However,Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches that salvation is by faith alonegood works cannot save us (Eph. 2:10; James 2:26) but rather, they should result from our trust in the Savior. We become godly over time by surrendering to the Holy Spiritnot because we follow the Law of Moses or any other set of rules. Read Galatians 3:1-14.
How did the Galatians first receive the Spirit (v. 1-4)? What was required for them to experience His power (v. 2-5)? How did Abraham obtain righteousness (v. 6)? The Jews are physical descendants (sons) of Abraham. Who are his spiritual descendants (v.7-9)? Why is trying to earn righteousness or justification by observing the law a futile endeavor (v. 10)? For what purpose did Christ free believers (Gal. 5:1-2)?
One practice under Jewish law was circumcision. This ordinance was an outward sign of inward devotion to God. For the first-century Jew, being uncircumcised was nearly synonymous with unrighteousness. As the mostly Jewish early church received more and more Gentile converts, some false apostles taught that newcomers must be physically circumcised to gain God's acceptance.
What was the implication of requiring Gentile Christians to be circumcised (Gal. 5:3)? What really matters, according to Paul (Gal. 5: 5-6)?
We typically use the term "falling from grace" to mean losing favor with God because of sin.
Read Galatians 5:4. In context, what do you think Paul meant by "falling from grace"?
In his Notes on the New Testament, Albert Barnes writes, "Christ will be a whole Savior,' or none. This passage, therefore, cannot be [used] to prove that any true Christian has in fact fallen away from grace, unless it proves also that man may be justified by the deeds of the law, contrary to the repeated declarations of Paul himself." C. Believers live in confidence and freedom because of grace. The controversy over circumcision is no longer at the forefront of Christian debate. However, legalismthe idea that believers are justified by what they dostill cripples much of today's church. Some people fear losing their salvation over each sin they commit. More common is the idea that we must meet the Father's standards in order to receive His love and affection. Sometimes legalistic believers have the impression that God feels disgusted when they fall short.
Do you strive to measure up to rigid standards or follow particular rules of Christian living? If so, how do you feel when you fail? Read Romans 8:1-2 and describe why you are free. How would your life change if you were to take this study's concepts to heart?
Closing: Since the time of Abraham, God has purposed that salvation be only by faith, not works. If you are in Christ, rest assured that He accepts you. When sin interrupts fellowship with the Father, He wants to restore His disobedient follower but never ceases to accept the believer as His beloved child. Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for the gift of righteousness through Your Son. I'm grateful that I no longer have to perform to win Your acceptance. Help me use my freedom to serve You and others. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Accountability
By Dr. Charles Stanley Among the Christians you know, do you have even one relationship that involves praying together, transparency, counseling each other, and mutual encouragement? If not, you may be headed toward spiritual stagnation or disaster. Why? Our enemy, the Devil, wants to ruin the lives of believers. He attacks when were vulnerable and then seeks to hold us captive to sin or the guilt that accompanies it. In contrast, God wants us to have an abundant life here on earth. He also wants us to be ready to stand before Him and give an account of our lives. One of the best ways to stimulate spiritual growth is to have an accountability partner or group. Lets look at what Scripture says about this type of relationship. The Power of Confession and Rebuke Read James 5:16-20.
Why do you think it is healing, in the right setting, to confess our sins to other believers? Have you ever confessed your sins to another Christian? If so, how did that affect your relationship with God? If not, what hinders you from being able to share your faults honestly with others? James writes, The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much (James 5:16). What example does he give to prove his point (vv. 17-18)? What is the significance of using this example in the middle of a passage on prayer and healing?
James 5:20 says, He who turns a sinner from the error of his way . . . will cover a multitude of sins. First Peter 4:8 says, Love covers a multitude of sins.
In what way does a loving accountability relationship cover sins (as opposed to covering up sins)? Think about a few people who have sinned against you recently. How could you cover their sins?
Galatians 6:1-2 tells us how to turn a sinner from the error of his ways.
How should we approach correcting another believer (Gal. 6:1-2)? How might a person who offers help to someone else be tempted (v.1)?
James wrote, He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death (James 5:20). As believers, we have the promise of heaven. However, our wrongdoing still affects us, bringing death to the abundant life Jesus wants for us (John 10:10).
When you fail to address sins, what are some of the consequences you experience? If you have ever had someone confront you on an area of sin or a blind spot, how did you handle it?
Proverbs 12:15 says, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel. When you are criticized unfairly, ask God if any part of it is true. Even if the reproof was given in the wrong spirit or was not completely accurate, He can use it to make you more fruitful spiritually.
Think back to moments where you felt unfairly criticized in the past. Did you later realize the feedback had a grain of truth? What did you learn from that experience?
Choosing an Accountability Partner Look for these qualities when establishing this type of relationship: Attentiveness. James 1:19 says, "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."
Do all the traits mentioned in Luke 1:19 describe you? If not, which could you develop further?
Trustworthiness. Proverbs 20:19 says, A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Someone who is always talking about other peoples personal struggles will probably betray you too.
Based on this characteristic, do you think you would make a good accountability partner? Who in your life is good at guarding other peoples confidences?
Encouragement. Paul wrote, Encourage one another and build up one another (1 Thess. 5:11). Even in correction, a loving friend focuses on restoration, not condemnation.
How does Matthew 7:1-2 apply to an accountability relationship? When you confess your sins to another person, describe how youd like that individual to respond.
Let the answers above guide you in how to react when others reveal their faults to you. Common Ground. Its helpful to find a person or a group who can relate to your struggles.
What sort of support do you need right now? Can you think of someone who might be available to walk with you through the situation?
Once you identify a friend who might make a good accountability partner, start by sharing just a small amount of private information, such as a weakness or sin. If the person responds well, he or she may be a good choice. Note: Choose an accountability partner who is the same gender as yourself. Prayer: Father, please guide me so that I might develop the friendships You have for me. Help me know when to share my struggles and sins, and when to counsel or rebuke someone. Use me to bless others and encourage them to live fully for You. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
List of 100 Bible Lessons
Lessons About God the Father 1. The Existence of God 2. The Person of God 3. God Is a Balanced Being 4. The Trinity 5. Names, Fatherhood and Silence of God 6. The Fear of the Lord Lessons About God the Son Prophecies and Life of Christ 8. The Virgin Birth of Christ 9. The Deity of Christ 9B. The Deity of Christ (Arguments Against It) 10. The Relationship of the Son to the Father 11. The Humanity of Christ 12. The Sinlessness of Christ 13. The Character of Christ 14. The Teachings of Christ 15. The Commands of Christ 16. The Miracles of Christ 17. The Death of Christ 18. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 19. The Ascension of Christ 20. The Intercessory Work of Christ 21. The Second Coming of Christ 22. The Results of His Return Lessons About God the Holy Spirit 23. The Personality of the Holy Spirit 24. The Deity and Names of the Holy Spirit 25. The Work of the Holy Spirit 26. Sins Against the Holy Spirit 27. The Spirit Filled Life 28. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost 29. The Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit 30. Further Teaching About the Holy Spirit Lessons About the Bible 31. The Inspiration of the Bible 32. The Bible 33. Further Studies About the Bible Lessons About Man and Creation 34. The Creation Story 35. Evolution 36. The Fall of Man 37. Sin 38. Man a Tripartite Being Lessons About Angels and Satan 39. Angels 40. Satan 41. Demonology 42. Satan's Attacks Against Christians
Lessons About Salvation
43. Justification or Regeneration 44.The New Birth 45. Adoption 46. Faith 47. Repentance 48. Forgiveness 49. What Happens When One Believes on the Lord Lessons on Christian Living 50. Sanctification 51. Assurance of Salvation 52. Confession of Christ 53. Soul Winning 54. Consecration 55. Finding the Lord's Will 56. Prayer 57. The Quiet Time 58. The Victorious Christian Life 59. Separation 60. Backsliding 61. Worship 62. Christian Suffering 63. Baptism 64. Holy Communion 65. Christian Fellowship Lessons About the Church 66. The Church 67. Despising the Church 68. Church Discipline 69. The Pastor 70. Duties of Elders and Deacons 71. The Layman's Place in the Church 72. Revival Lessons About Miscellaneous Subjects 73. Love 74. Praise 75. Grace of Giving 76. Divine Healing 77. The Lord's Day 78. Christian Marriage 79. The Christian Home 80. Law and Grace 81. Life 82. Death 83. Resurrection 84. The Judgment Seat of Christ (Bema) 85. The Judgments 86. Future Glory and Rewards 87. Heaven 88. Hell 89. Missionary Motives 90. Missionary Challenge
91. Conscience 92. Divorce
93. Fasting 94. Capital Punishment 95. Compromise 96. Abstinence Not Temperance 97. Temptations 98. Planned Parenthood 99. The Offence of the Cross 100. The New Morality, Immorality, and Morality
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How Were Offerings Used in the New Testament?

Below is an extensive list of all the bible verses that discuss how offerings were used in the New Testament. Although this is not a list of every bible verse that talks about giving, these bible verses are all the ones that reveal how offerings were distributed in the early Church. Do me a favor and compare our giving and distribution model in the Church today with the model that we find in the early Church. At the end, you will see a challenge that comes with a cash reward if you succeed. All bible verses below are in NKJV. 1. Acts 2:44-45 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 2. Acts 4:34-35 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. 3. Acts 11:27-30 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. 4. Acts 20:35 have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. 5. Romans distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 12:13
6. Romans 15:26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor
7. 2 Corinthians 8:14-15 but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lackthat there may be equality. As it is written, He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack. 8. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9As it is written: He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever. 9. 2 Corinthians 9:12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God. 10. 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. 11. Galatians 2:9,10 and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised. They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do. 12. Ephesians 4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. 13. Phillippians 4:10-11,14-16 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: . . . Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. 15Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for mynecessities. 14. Titus 3:14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful 15. James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress
16. James 2:15-16 a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17. 1 John 3:17 But whoever has this worlds goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18. I will send $50 to anyone who first finds a bible verse that urges generosity in the early church for anything other than an essential need. I will send $15 to anyone who can find a verse to add to the list above. The verse must be in reference to the church in Acts through Revelation, and must be universally translated the same within the KJV, NKJV, NIV, and NASB in regards to how offerings were distributed or used. If you find a bible verse and want the reward, post it in the comments, and i will send you an email to get your mailing address to send the cash through paypal or mail. Hey, im offering this without doing extensive research, so you might get lucky. Hopefully, i wont be broke by the time this is done.
Soul Winning Verses
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverb 11:30 The Bible has much to say about winning the lost to Christ. All men are sinners and deserve to be punished in Hell for violating God's holy Law. Thankfully, Jesus paid the price for our sins with His literal blood so we could be justified by faith and forgiven. Eternal life is a free gift from God (Romans 6:23). All we must do is receive that gift by grace through faith in the Son of God. Salvation is receiving; NOT giving. There is much confusion in the world today concerning how to get to Heaven. But the Word of God clears up the matterthere is only ONE WAY to Heaven, and that way is through Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:10-12; 10:43). It is a terrifying thing to die in one's sins and stand trial before God . . . Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. (2nd Corinthians 5:11). Here is a glimpse of how terrible it will be . . . In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. That is horrifying!
1. All people are sinners and lost in their sin.

We need to get people lost before we can see them get saved. There needs to be conviction of sin. God is "Holy," which means "separate from sin." If we have one sin to our account we cannot go to Heaven. Romans 3:10 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" Romans 3:12 "They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." Romans 3:12 "They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." Romans 3:19 "Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God." Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Ecclesiastes 7:20 "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not."
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:23
2. Our good deeds cannot erase our sins.

Salvation is not by our by good works. If we could save ourselves from our sins by our own efforts, then Christ would not have had to die for us. Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;" Romans 4:5 "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work." Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 10:15
3. God must punish sinners for their sin.

Just as a judge in your town must punish criminals, so God must punish sinners. "Sin" is defined as "crimes against God's Holiness" that we have committed, I John 3:4, "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." God is a God of Justice. He would not be just if He didn't punish sin, just as a judge would not be just if he let the guilty go free. God has determined that the punishment for sin must be death and eternal separation from God in a Lake of Fire. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 5:12 "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:" Ezekiel 18:4 "Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die." Revelation 20:14-15 "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 21:8 "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man... Colossians 1:27-28
4. Jesus paid the penalty for your sin and suffered your punishment.
God is not only Holy and Just, He is also Love. Love is active. It compels a person to show their love by actions. God did this by sacrificing His Son on the Cross to die in our place and pay our penalty in full so we could go free. Someone perfect, without sin had to die to satisfy God's anger, only Jesus was without sin. Only His blood was perfect and could appease God's wrath. Romans 5:6 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." 1st Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:" John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 2nd Corinthians 5:21 "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 1st Corinthians 15:34
5. Only Christ's blood can wash away our sins.

We must be cleansed of every single sin to go to Heaven and live in the presence of God's Holiness. There cannot be even one sin on our account. Christ's blood that He shed on the cross when applied to our account by faith, accomplishes the cleansing of us from all sin. Romans 5:9 "Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." Revelation 1:5 "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," Revelation 7:14 "And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace." Colossians 1:14 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins." 1st Peter 1:18-19 "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot." Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19,20
6. You must trust in Christ only for your salvation.

Having, no faith in yourself or your good works, you must believe only in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His death, burial and resurrection. Have faith in His blood to save you from your sin. The word "believe" does not mean to agree with mentally, but to "rely on." If you have just enough faith to obey the Gospel, by relying completely upon Jesus, that is all the faith you need to be saved. It matters not how much faith you have, just so long as you trust completely upon Jesus Christ and nothing or anyone else to forgive your sins and save you. We are saved by HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, i.e., the righteousness of Jesus Christ which God imputes(charges) to our record by faith in the Son of God. A man's faith is COUNTED for righteousness (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:5).
Romans 4:5-6 "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works." Romans 10:9-10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Ephesians 1:12-13 "That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise." Acts 16:31 "And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." John 3:36 "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." 1st John 5:13 "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." Acts 10:43 "To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15
150 Questions Scripturally Answered

by Dr. Alban Douglas
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1. Who made you? God made me. (Genesis 1:27: Job 33:4) 2. What else did God make? God made all things. (Genesis 1:1-31; Deuteronomy 10:14; Nehemiah 9:6; John 1:3) 3. Why did God make you and all things? God made me and all things for His own glory. (1 Chronicles 16:28; Romans 11:36; I Corinthians 6:20; 10:31) 4. Who made God? Nobody made God. (Psalm 90:2) 5. Has God ever had a beginning? No. God has always been. (Psalms 90:2; 93:2; Revelation 4:8) 6. Will God ever die? No, God lives forever. (Psalm 90:2) 7. How can you glorify God? I can glorify God by loving Him and doing what He commands. (Micah 6:8; John 15:8; I John 5:3) 8. Why ought you to glorify God? I ought to glorify God because He made me and takes care of me. (Psalms 117:1-2; 146:5-10) 9. Are there more gods than one? No, there is only one God. (Isaiah 45.6, 18, 21-22; 1 Timothy 2:5) 10. In how many persons does this one God exist? God exists in three persons. (Matthew 3:1617; 28:19; 11 Corinthians 13:14) 11. Who are the three persons of God? The three persons of God are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19) 12. Who is God? God is a spirit and does not have a body like man. (John 4:24)
13. What is God like? God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. (Psalms 139:710; 90:2; Malachi 3:6) 14. Where is God? God is everywhere. (II Chronicles 2:6; Psalm 139:7-12; Proverbs 15:3)
15. Can you see God? No, I cannot see God, but He always sees me. (Jeremiah 23:23-24; John 1:18) 16. Does God know all things? Yes, nothing can be hidden from God. (Job 34:21; Ezekiel 11:1) 17. Can God do all things? Yes, God can do all His holy will. (Matthew 19.26) 18. Where do you learn how to love and obey God? I learn how to love and obey God in the Bible alone. (Deuteronomy 30:11-16; Joshua 1:8) 19. Who wrote the Bible? Holy men who were taught by the Holy Spirit wrote the Bible. (IL Peter 1:21) 20. Who were our first parents? Adam and Eve were our first parents. (Genesis 2:7, 1822; 3:20) 21. Of what were our first parents made? God made the body of Adam out of the dust of the ground and formed Eve from the body of Adam. (Genesis 2:7, 21-22) 22. What did God give Adam and Eve besides bodies? God gave them souls that could never die. (Genesis 2:7) 23. Do you have a soul as well as a body? Yes, I have a soul that can never die. (Ecclesiastes 12:7; Mark 8:36; 1 Thessalonians 5:23) 24. How do you know that you have a soul? God tells me so in Genesis 2:7, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." (Genesis 2:7) 25. In what condition did God make Adam and Eve? God made them holy and happy. (Genesis 1:2731) 26. What is a covenant? A covenant is an agreement between two or more persons. (Genesis 9:11-17; Psalm 105:8-11) 27. What was Adam's part in the covenant in order to stay in the Garden of Eden? Adam was required to obey God perfectly. (Genesis 2:15-17) 28. Did Adam obey God? No, Adam chose to disobey God. (Genesis 3:6) 29. Did Adam's sin affect himself alone? No, Adam's sin made all men lose communion with God, become sinful in nature, and subject to God's wrath. (Romans 5:14; 6:23; Ephesians 2:3) 30. How did God punish Adam's disobedience? Adam's punishment was death and separation from God, (Genesis 3:17-24; Romans 5:12) 31. What is sin? Sin is the transgression of the law of God. (I John 3:4)
32. What is meant by transgression? Transgression is failing to do what God commands and doing what God forbids. (I Chronicles 10:13; Psalm 25:6-7; Matthew 15:3-6)
33. Who is Satan? Satan is an evil spirit who is the enemy of God and all Christians. (Matthew 13:39; Luke 22:3; John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8) 34. Was Satan ever good? Yes, Satan was once one of God's greatest angels. (Isaiah 14:12-15) 35. What was Satan's name when he was one of God's angels? Satan's name was Lucifer. (Isaiah 14:12) 36. Why is Lucifer not one of God's angels today? Lucifer became jealous of God and wanted to be as great as He, so God cast him out of heaven, (Isaiah 14:12-15; Revelation 12:7-9) 37. What is Lucifer now called? Lucifer is now called Satan or the Devil. (Luke 10:18; 1 John 3:8; Revelation 12:9) 38. Who is stronger, God or Satan? God is stronger. (I John 3:8; 4:4) 39. Does Satan want God's will to be done? No, Satan always wants people to do the opposite of what God wants them to do. (I Chronicles 21:1; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12, 16) 40. What was the sin of our first parents? Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit that God told them not to eat. (Genesis 2:17; 3:6) 41. Who tempted Adam and Eve to sin? Satan tempted Eve, and she gave the fruit to Adam. (Genesis 3:1-6) 42. What happened to our first parents when they had sinned? Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable. (Genesis 3:8-24) 43. What effect did Adam's sin have on all mankind? Because of Adam's sin, all mankind lost fellowship with God, received a sinful nature, and began to do evil. (Romans 5:12) 44. What is that sinful nature we inherit from Adam called? Our corrupt nature is called original sin. (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12) 45. What does every sin deserve? Every sin deserves the wrath and curse of God. (Genesis 2:17; Psalm 89:30-32; Galatians 3:10 46. Who can save us? The only Saviour of men is the Lord Jesus Christ, who being the eternal Son of God, became man and so is both God and man in two natures and one person. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12) 47. What does God require of man before he can go to heaven? No one can enter heaven unless his heart is changed. (John 3:3, 16; 5:24; 14:6; Acts 4:12) 48. What is this change of heart called? This change of heart is called regeneration. (Ezekiel 36:26-27; Titus 3:5-6)
49. Who can change a sinner's heart? The Holy Spirit can change a sinner's heart. (Titus 3:5) 50. How is your heart changed? My heart is changed by the Holy Spirit because of the
grace of God shown in the work of Christ. (Titus 3:4-7) 51. What is grace? Grace is God's kindness to us when we deserve punishment. (Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 3:22-24; 5:1-8, 19-21; Ephesians 2:8-9) 52. What is the work of Christ? The work of Christ is to keep perfectly the law of God and to suffer the punishment due for our sins. (11 Corinthians 5 21; Philippians 3:10; Hebrews 5:89; 9:11-14; 10:11-22) 53. Can anyone be saved by his own works? No one can be saved by his own works. (Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7) 54. Did Christ ever sin? No, Christ was holy, sinless, and undefiled. (Isaiah 53,9; II Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; 1 Peter 2:21-23) 55. How could the Son of God suffer? Christ, the Son of God, became man that He might obey and suffer in our nature. (Romans 5:1-21; Philippians 2:7-8; 3:10; Hebrews 2:9; 5:8-9) 56. What is meant by the atonement? The atonement is Christ's satisfying divine justice by His sufferings and death in the place of sinners. (Romans 5:8-1 1) 57. What do we gain from the work of Christ? God regenerates, justifies, and sanctifies those who believe in Christ. (I Corinthians 6:11; Galatians 2:16; Titus 3:5-7; Hebrews 2:9-11) 58. What is justification? Justification is God's forgiving me and treating mejust as if I had never sinned. (Romans 3:24-25; 8:1; II Corinthians 5:19, 21) 59. How am I justified? I am justified by faith in the work of Christ and on the grounds of His righteousness. (Acts 13:34; Galatians 2:16; Romans 3:25-28) 60. What is sanctification? Sanctification is God's making me holy in heart and behavior. (I Corinthians 6:11, 19-20; Ephesians 1:3-4,4,22-24; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; II Timothy 2:1921; Hebrews 13:12, 2!) 6!. What are the two parts of sanctification? The two parts of sanctification are dying to sin and living to righteousness. (Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:5; Romans 8:13) 62. For whom did Christ obey and suffer? Christ obeyed and suffered for sinners. (Romans 5:8) 63. What kind of death did Christ die? Christ died the painful and shameful death of the cross. (Luke 23:33-38; Galatians 3:13; Philippians 2:8) 64. Who will be saved? Whoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ shall be saved. (Isaiah 55:7; Luke 13:3; 24:47; John 3:16; 6:47) 65. What does it mean to repent? To repent is to be sorry for sin and to hate and forsake it because it is displeasing to God. (II Chronicles 7:14; II Corinthians 7:9)
66. What is faith in Christ? Faith in Christ is trusting in Him alone for salvation. (Romans 3:22-25; Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9; Hebrews 12:2)
67. Can you repent and believe in Christ by your own power? No, I cannot repent and believe in Christ without the help of God's Holy Spirit. (John 3:5-6; 16:7-Il; I Corinthians 2:9-12; Titus 3:5) 68. Does Christ care for little children? Yes, for lie says in Mark 10:14, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God." (Mark 10:14) 69. How long has it been since Christ died? Christ died more than 1,900 years ago. 70. How were people saved before the coming of Christ? People were saved by believing in a Saviour to come. (Hebrews 11:13) 71. How did people show their faith before the coming of Christ? People showed their faith by offering sacrifices on God's altar. (Hebrews 11:4) 72. What did the sacrifices represent? The sacrifices represented Christ, the Lamb of God, Who was to die for sinners. (John 1:29, 36; hebrews 9:11-14) 73. How many offices does Christ have? Christ has three offices. (Acts 3:22; Hebrews 5:5-6; Revelation 19:16) 74. What are Christ's offices? Christ's offices are prophet, priest, and king. (lsaiah 9:6-7; Luke 4:18; Acts 3:22; Hebrews 4:14-15; 5:5-6; Revelation 19:16) 75. How is Christ a prophet? Christ teaches us the will of God. (Luke 4: 18; John 15:15) 76. How is Christ a priest? Christ died for our sins and pleads with God for us. (Romans 3:26; Hebrews 7:25-27; 9:14, 28) 77. How is Christ a king? Christ rules over us, defends us, and will establish Ills Kingdom on earth. (Psalm 27:1-5; Isaiah 33:22; 1 Corinthians 15:25) 78. How many commandments did God give on Mount Sinai? God gave ten commandments. (Exodus 20:1-17) 79. What are the Ten Commandments sometimes called? They are called the Decalogue. 80. What do the first four commandments teach? The first four commandments teach our duty to God. (Exodus 20:1-11; Matthew 22:37-38) 81. What do the last six commandments teach? The last six commandments teach our duty to our fellowmen. (Exodus 20:12-17; Matthew 22:39) 82. What is the sum of the Ten Commandments? The sum of the Ten Commandments is to love God with all my heart, and my neighbor as myself. (Matthew 22:37-40) 83. Who is your neighbor? All my fellowmen are my neighbors. (Luke 10:25-37; Galatians 6:10)
84. Is God pleased with those who love and obey Him? Yes, for He says in Proverbs 8:17, "1 love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me." (Proverbs 8:17) 85. Is God displeased with those who do not love and obey Him? Yes, for lie says in Psalm 7:11, "God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day." (Psalm 7:11) 86. What is the first commandment? The first commandment is "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3) 87. What does the first commandment teach us? The first commandment teaches us to worship God alone. (Exodus 34:14; Deuteronomy 26:17; Matthew 4:10) 88. What is the second commandment? The second commandment is"Thou shall not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth." (Exodus 20:4-6) 89. What does the second commandment teach us? The second commandment teaches us to worship God in a proper manner, and to avoid idolatry. (Exodus 20:23; Deuteronomy 6:13-18; 12:30-32) 90. What is the third commandment? The third commandment is "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." (Exodus 20:7) 91. What does the third commandment teach us? The third commandment teaches us to reverence God's name, Word, and works. (Psalms 29:2; 107:2122; 138:2; Revelation 15:34) 92. What is the fourth commandment? The fourth commandment is "Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy." (Exodus 20:8-11) 93. What does the fourth commandment teach us? The fourth commandment teaches us that one day of the week is God's special day. (Leviticus 19:30; Deuteronomy 5:12) 94. On which day of the week do Christians worship? Christians worship on the first day of (he week, called the Lord's Day. (John 20:19-26; Acts 20:7; I Corinthians 16:1-2) 95. Why is it called the Lord's Day? On that day Christ rose from the dead. (Matthew 28:1-6; Mark 16:1-6; Luke 24:1-6; John 20:1-9) 96. How should the Lord's Day be spent? The Lord's Day should be spent in prayer and praise, in hearing and reading God's Word, and in doing good to our fellowman, (Leviticus 23:3; Psalm 92:1-2; Isaiah 58:13; Luke 13:10-13; Acts 15:21; 16:13; 17:2) 97. What is the fifth commandment? The fifth commandment is "Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." (Exodus 20:12) 98. What does the fifth commandment teach us? The fifth commandment teaches us to love and obey our parents. (Romans 13:1; Ephesians 6:1-3)
99. What is the sixth commandment? The sixth commandment is "Thou shalt not kill." (Exodus 20:13) 100. What dots the sixth commandment teach us? The sixth commandment teaches us to avoid anger and injury to others. (Genesis 9:6; Matthew 5:22; Galatians 5:15; 1 John 3:15) 101. What is the seventh commandment? The seventh commandment is "Thou shalt not commit adultery." (Exodus 20:14) 102. What does the seventh commandment teach us? The seventh commandment teaches us to be pure in heart, language, and conduct. (I Corinthians 7:2; Ephesians 4:29; 5:3-4) 103. What is the eighth commandment? The eighth commandment is "Thou shalt not steal." (Exodus 20:15) 104. What does the eighth commandment teach us? The eighth commandment teaches us to respect the property of others and to be honest and industrious. (Provet bs 20:4; Romans 12:11, 17; Ephesians 4:28; H Thessalonians 3:10-12; 1 Timothy 5:8) 105. What is the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment is "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." (Exodus 20:16) 106. What does the ninth commandment teach us? The ninth commandment teaches us to tell the truth. (Proverbs 14:5; Zechariah 8:16; 1 Peter 3:16) 107. What is the tenth commandment? The tenth commandment is "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's." (Exodus 20:17) 108. What does the tenth commandment teach us? The tenth commandment teaches us to be content with what we have. (I Corinthians 13:4; Galatians 5:26; Philippians 4:11; Hebrews 13:5) 109. What use are the Ten Commandments to us? They teach us our duty and show us our need of a Saviour. (Deuteronomy 29:29; Joshua 1:7-8; Galatians 3:21-26; James 2:10) 110. What l prayer? Prayer is thanking God for what He has done and asking Him for things which He has promised to give. (Psalm 10:17; John 16:23; Philippians 4:6; 1 John 5:14) 111. In whose name should we pray? We should pray only in the name of Christ, our intercessor. (John 16:23) 112. Whit guide has Christ given us to leach us how to pray? Christ has given us the Lord's Prayer. (Matthew 6:9-13) 113. Repeat the Lord's Prayer. "Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13)
114. How many petitions are there in the Lord's Prayer? There are six petitions in the Lord's Prayer. (Matthew 6:9-13) 115. What is the first petition? The first petition is "Hallowed be thy name." (Matthew 6:9) 116. What do we pray for in the first petition? We pray that God's name may be honored by us and all men. (Psalms 67:1-3; 145:1-13; Isaiah 64:1-2; Romans 11:36; II Thessalonians 3:1) 117. What is the second petition? The second petition is "Thy kingdom come." (Matthew 6:10) 118. What do we pray for in the second petition? We pray that the gospel may be preached in all the world, and believed and obeyed by us and all men, and that God's Kingdom may be established on earth. (Psalms 67:1-3; 68:1; Romans 10:1; 11 Thessalonians 3:1; Revelation 22:20) 119. What is the third petition? The third petition is "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10) 120. What do we pray for in the third petition? We pray that men on earth may serve God as the angels do in heaven. (Psalms 103:20-22; 119:34-36; Acts 21:14) 121. What is the fourth petition? The fourth petition is "Give us this day our daily bread." (Matthew 6:11) 122. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? We pray that God would give us all things needful for our bodies and souls. (Proverbs 10:22; 30:8; I Timothy 4:4-5) 123. What is the fifth petition? The fifth petition is "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." (Matthew 6:12) 124. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? We pray that God would pardon our sins for Christ's sake and enable us to forgive those who have injured us. (Psalm 51:1; Matthew 6:14-15; 18:21-22, 35; Luke 11:4; Romans 3:24-25) 125. What is the sixth petition? The sixth petition is "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (Matthew 6:13) 126. What do we pray in the sixth petition? We pray that God will keep us from being tempted and will keep us from sin when we are tempted. (Psalms 19:13; 51:10, U; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 10:13) 127. What is an ordinance? An ordinance is a way of remembering Christ's death and resurrection. (Romans 6:3-10; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 128. How many ordinances are there in the Bible? There are two ordinances in the Bible. (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 129. What are the two ordinances? The two ordinances are Baptism and the Lord's Supper. (Matthew 26:26-28; 28:19)
130. Who appointed these ordinances? The Lord Jesus Christ appointed them. (Matthew 26:2628; 28:18-19) 131. Why did Christ appoint these ordinances? Christ appointed these ordinances to distinguish His disciples from the world and to comfort and strengthen them. (Acts 2:3841; Romans 6:4) 132. What sign is used in Baptism? The sign used in Baptism is water. (Matthew 3:6, 11, 14-17) 133. What does Baptism mean? Baptism is an outward sign of our union with Christ and our decision to follow Him. (Romans 6:3-l1; Galatians 3:27) 134. In whose name are we baptized? We are baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19) 135. What is the Lord's Supper? The Lord's Supper is a remembrance of Christ's death for us on the cross and a looking forward to His return. (Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 136. Who is to partake or the Lord's Supper? All those who have trusted Christ as their Saviour and are living for Him may partake of the Lord's Supper. (1 Corinthians 11:28, 29) 137. What are the elements used in the Lord's Supper? The elements used in the Lord's Supper are bread and the fruit of the vine. (Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25) 138. What do the bread and the fruit of the vine symbolize? The bread symbolizes Christ's body which was crucified for us, and the cup symbolizes His blood which was shed for us. (Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20) 139. Did Christ remain in the tomb after His crucifixion? No, Christ rose bodily from the tomb on the third day alter His death. (Matthew 16:21; 28:1-6; Romans 6:4; I Corinthians 15:3-4) 140. Where is Christ now? Christ is in heaven, interceding for us. (Acts 1:9; Ephesians 1:1921; Hebrews 4:14-16-,7:25) 141. Will Christ come again? Yes, Christ has promised to return to take us to be with Him. (John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11) 142. When will Christ return? No one knows when Christ will return. (Matthew 24:42, 50; 25:15) 143. What are the two parts of the Second Coming? The Second Coming consists of the Rapture and the glorious appearing. (I Corinthians 15:51-52; Revelation 19:11-16) 144. What will happen at the Rapture? At the Rapture Christ will bring to life all Christians who have died, change those who are living, and give them an incorruptible body. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17) 145. What will happen at the glorious appearing? Christ will return to earth, remove all the wicked, and establish His Kingdom. (11 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 19:11-16) 146. What becomes of man at death? The body returns to dust, and the soul goes either to heaven or hell. (Genesis 3:19; Romans 6:23)
147. What will become of the wicked in the day of judgment? The wicked shall be cast into the lake of fire. (Psalm 9:17; Revelation 20:11-15) 148. What is hell? Hell is a place of dreadful and endless torment. (Matthew 25:41, 46; Mark 9:43; Luke 16:19-26; Revelation 20:10, 13-15) 149. What will become of the righteous? The righteous shall be taken to heaven. (Matthew 5:11-12; 25:46; John 10:28; 14:1-3; Colossians 3:4)
150. What is heaven? Heaven is a glorious and happy place, where the saved shall be forever with the Lord. (John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 7:15-17; 21:3-4, 2227; 22:1-5)

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A Balanced, Growing Life

A. Making a Life Wheel

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Strive to be good examples to the people of this land.

What do Peter's answers indicate?

Who is the target audience for this parable (vv. 41-46)?

A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 1

What can believers always expect from prayer (Phil. 4:6-7)?

A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 2

A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 2

A Life Worth Rewarding, Part 1

Read Luke 4:43 and 19:10, and describe Christs mission.

2. The apostle Paul also knew his mission in life.

What was his ultimate goal (Acts 20:24)?

Relationships Finances Job Spiritual Growth and/or Ministry

A Time for Courage

3. Discovering Gods will is an important part of overcoming fear.

List of 100 Bible Lessons

Lessons About Salvation

91. Conscience 92. Divorce

Church Stewardship & Tithing Report

Jim Bakker Denounces the Prosperity Gospel Is It Important to Debate Tithing?

How Were Offerings Used in the New Testament?

Soul Winning Verses

1. All people are sinners and lost in their sin.

2. Our good deeds cannot erase our sins.

3. God must punish sinners for their sin.

5. Only Christ's blood can wash away our sins.

6. You must trust in Christ only for your salvation.

150 Questions Scripturally Answered

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