The Law. Yes or No: We are saved according to our obedience of God’s law. If you answer “No,” that we are saved by grace and not by our works, then answer this question: Does a Christian’s behavior differ from that of a non-Christian? If so, what is the source of the difference? Did either … Continue reading –>
The Sabbath School Lesson title instantly brought to mind: Hymn 11, “The God of Abraham Praise” so we will commence our singing with this hymn. The introduction to our Sabbath School Lesson asks the question: “If Abraham’s works and law-keeping didn’t justify him before God, what hope do we have? This type of question is … Continue reading –>
WHERE’S THE BEEF?! I remember the popular fast food restaurant commercial where three senior ladies were staring at a less-than-adequate hamburger. As one lady peered at the sandwich she asked: “Where’s the beef?” Her question was a statement that, regardless of all of the trappings and accompaniments, the bottom line was that a hamburger should … Continue reading –>
The deeds of the law I. Romans 3:28 rings out a clear message that both challenges and energizes us as Christians. What is that message? How did the Protestant Reformation relate to this verse? Has the church based in Rome changed its position on how we are saved? If not, why not? If we are … Continue reading –>
Welcome to Singing with Inspiration for the week commencing Sunday 22 October. What a milestone date this is in Church history. Faith is a wonderful topic with so many beautiful hymns from which to choose, the first two coming to mind being: Hymn 517, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”, followed closely by Hymn 523, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We all are sinners and Jesus died to save us all. Lesson 3 for October 21, 2017 [With thanks to Michael Fracker for modeling this format. Michael is planning to submit lesson plans again beginning in November. Have a volunteer read Romans 1:16-17. A. Ask what the main idea is of this passage. B. … Continue reading –>
This was false advertisement. They were presenting a lie that had to be exposed for the good of the church. The lie? That as circumcised and keepers of the ceremonial laws, they were righteous. Their point? In order to be righteous like them, they, the Gentile converts, must be circumcised and keep the laws of … Continue reading –>
The power of God. The power of God is illustrated by three key words in Romans 1:16-17: gospel, righteousness, faith. What is the special meaning of these words as they relate to all new Christians in Paul’s day and today? 1) The gospel or the good _____; righteousness or being ________ with God; 3) faith … Continue reading –>
The introduction to the lesson study this week points to: Hymn 295, “Chief of Sinners”. The key words listed for Sunday’s study are: Gospel; Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel”, 2, Righteousness; Hymn 177, “Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” and 3, Faith: Hymn 100, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”,and Hymn 304, “Faith of Our Fathers”. To … Continue reading –>
Who controls the church? That is a question that is as relevant today as it was during the time of the early church. This week as we discuss The Controversy, in addition to examining what, we will also look at why. Why was there a controversy that was threatening to split the early church? In … Continue reading –>
