How God Rescues Us – Hit the Mark Sabbath School
Is this True or False? Once we have accepted Christ, we have conquered the biggest hurdle to salvation. Join us as we discuss Lesson 4, How God Rescues Us. (1)
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Inside Story: Terrified in Russia ~ Part 1
Terrified in Russia: Part 1 By Andrew McChesney Unusual events began occurring at home after 16-year-old Almira signed up for courses on the supernatural in the Russian republic of Bashkortostan. The year of 1992. The Soviet Union had collapsed the previous year, and public interest was high in once-banned religion. Two Russians from Moscow showed … Continue reading –>
Friday: Further Thought ~ How God Rescues Us
Further Thought: Underlying the Epistle to the Ephesians is a story that is often rehearsed in part or alluded to in it. The major events in the narrative are these: God’s choice of the people “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 1:11). Their past, lost existence (Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:11-12; Ephesians 4:17-19, Ephesians 4:22; Ephesians 5:8). The intervention … Continue reading –>
Thursday: Now Saved by God
Read back through Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on Paul’s conclusion in verses 8-10. What points does he highlight as he concludes the passage? In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul documents that the salvation of the believers in Ephesus does not occur because of their good behavior or winsome qualities. When the story begins, they are spiritually dead. There’s not a spark … Continue reading –>
Wednesday: Now Blessed Forever by Grace
Compare God’s planning for salvation in Ephesians 1:3-4, with the eternal results of that plan described in Ephesians 2:7. What are essential elements and goals of God’s “plan of salvation”? Graduation ceremonies are wonderful celebrations, whether for kindergarten or a Ph.D. A graduation marks an important accomplishment, the move to a different stage of life or career. It is … Continue reading –>
Ephesians 3: A Shattered Relationship Perfectly Restored
In Ephesians 1-2 we saw ourselves in Christ. In Ephesians 1:6, we saw ourselves accepted in Christ, and then in Ephesians 2:6, we saw ourselves sitting in heavenly places in Christ . Being “in Christ” is our justification. Justification is our deliverance from the penalty of sin and is our title to heaven. But justification … Continue reading –>
4: How God Rescues Us – It Is Written – Discussions with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr John McVay, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson (3)
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You can view an in-depth discussion of How God Rescues Us in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (1)
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“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us” (Ephesians 2:4, NKJV). Here, with two powerful words, “But God,” Paul pivots from his doleful portrait of the past lives of his audience (Ephesians 2:1-3) to the new, hope-filled realities that mark their lives as believers (Ephesians 2:4-10). What sense do believers … Continue reading –>
Weekly Lesson 4: How God Rescues Us
Lesson 4 *July 15-21 How God Rescues Us SABBATH AFTERNOON Read for This Week’s Study: Ephesians 2:1-10 ; Ephesians 5:14 ; Romans 5:17 ; Ephesians 5:6 ; 2 Timothy 1:7 . Memory Text: “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in … Continue reading –>