In one sense, we can speak of a church of Christ only since the New Testament era, when believers first testified to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. However, we can see Christ’s church in a broader context. The Greek term for church is ekklesia. Borrowed from the secular world, it refers to those … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: Gen. 2:16-3:7, Genesis 6, Genesis 12, Deut. 7:6-12, Gal. 3:6-16, Rev. 12:17, Rev. 14:6-12. Memory Text: Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus (Revelation 14:12, NKJV). In a relay-race, a team usually consists of four runners. … Continue reading –>
Mohammad looked at the old school building and wondered what his parents had done to him. Mohammad and his parents live in Zamboanga, a city in the southern Philippines. A friend had told Mohammad’s parents about the Adventist school, and they went to inspect it. They found an old building in serious need of repair. … Continue reading –>
Further Study: Read Ellen G. White, The Law in the Christian Age, Signs of the Times, August 5, 1886. Why should the apostles teach repentance toward God? Because the sinner is in trouble with the Father. He has transgressed the law; he must see his sin, and repent. What is his next work? To look to … Continue reading –>
I am taking the liberty to subtitle this week’s topic to “Evidence is Not Enough.” This week’s lesson on The Apostles and the Law gives additional insight into the validity of the law. From those who knew Jesus best we see a consistency in their understanding of the ongoing role of the Law in the lives … Continue reading –>
Jude 1-25, one of the shortest books in the New Testament, is believed to have been written by another brother of Jesus. While the author refers to himself as a slave of Jesus Christ, he does admit to being the brother of James. Because Matthew gives James and Jude as names for two of Jesus’ … Continue reading –>
Have you ever felt like you were a victim of circumstances? Due to lack of education or money you have missed opportunities? Maybe if you had not married right out of high school you could have explored the world instead of getting tied down. Now you are sacrificing your own dreams in order to create … Continue reading –>
Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called? If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors (James 2:7-9, NKJV). There is only … Continue reading –>
Did Christ’s apostle teach that we no longer have to keep the law? Find out what the Sabbath School author has to say on this week’s edition of “Ask the Author.” [weaver_vimeo http://vimeo.com/94248130#t=0m30s autoplay=0 loop=0 portrait=1 start=0:10] You can view the same video on YouTube if you prefer. (9)
Continue reading -->Key Thought: The apostles made no mention of the law being changed. They mention that grace that comes through Christ compels us to obey the law. [Lesson Plan for The Apostles and the Law June 9,2014] 1. Have a volunteer read 1 Peter 2:9-15. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
John is second to Paul in the number of books contributed to the New Testament. This is the same John who wrote the Gospel, three letters, and the book of Revelation. Like Peter, he was among the first disciples Jesus chose, and he also had a special relationship with Jesus. Because of his closeness to … Continue reading –>
(1 Pet. 2:9) Peter was one of Jesus’ closest apostles. Among the first selected, Peter was present at many of the major events in the ministry of Jesus. It was he who, at Caesarea Philippi, made the declaration that Jesus was the Messiah; and Peter followed his Savior to the house of Caiaphas on the … Continue reading –>
