Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?” I recommend the Epistle of I John, followed by the Gospel of John. For one’s consideration, here are the … Read More “Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”” »

Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?”

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?” If I may venture an answer to the question that may help clarify one’s question: The term Scriptures refers primarily to the Old Testaments. One must remember the early Christians only had the Old Testament and … Read More “Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?”” »

Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?”

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?” As a general principle, I would disagree … Read More “Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?”” »

Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on Evolution and the Bible, “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.“ … Read More “Does evolution disprove the Bible, it says after the earth was created Adam and Eve was the first person. But then again evolution was proved to be true, does it disprove the Bible? There isn’t any way to explain this better, so I hope you understand.” »

Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?” I believe the Book of Job is true. Here are my reasons why I believe so: A. Natural calamities and maundering bands of men were common in the Old Testament. The loss of … Read More “Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”” »

Teacher’s Training, Lesson 2: Learning Styles and Lesson Aim

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Training Material

Review The primary purpose of the Academy Hour is? Life Transformation The primary objective for Adult Classes is? Fellowship And second? Instruction What must any successful lesson have? Big Idea   What tool do we use to understand the text? Subject/Complement Learning Style Test Go left to right across the page. Rate each word which is … Read More “Teacher’s Training, Lesson 2: Learning Styles and Lesson Aim” »

Teachers Training, Lesson 1: Purpose, Big Idea, and Understand the Text

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Training Material

Purpose To start us off, let’s ask the question: What is the primary purpose of Academy Hour, Sunday School, Second Hour, or whatever churches call it? Teach people! I would tend to agree with you that for most churches their Second Hour’s purpose is about instruction or knowledge transfer; to give you information. While knowledge … Read More “Teachers Training, Lesson 1: Purpose, Big Idea, and Understand the Text” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:19-24

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 4:19-24.  Circle the words that stand out to you? What is the Lord saying to you? 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:19-24” »

Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Acts 13:48, “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” In looking at the previous content and the context, the meaning of the word, appointed, may imply predestination. The text says this, “On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 When the Jews saw … Read More “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:16-18

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 4:16-18.  Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:16-18” »