October 22, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 8 – God’s Plan and Method for Man’s Salvation
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 8 – God’s Plan and Method for Man’s Salvation OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: God’s Plan for Saving Humans Man’s Natural State (before salvation) Dead in Sin – Ephesians 2:1, 5 Controlled by the Devil – Ephesians 2:2 Under God’s Wrath – Ephesians 2:3 Cannot Save Himself – Matthew 19:25-26 God has Chosen to Save Some (the “elect”) – Ephesians 1:4-5, 11 All whom God has Chosen will be Saved – John 6:37; Acts 13:48...
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October 15, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 7 – Man and His Problem with Sin
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 7 – Man and His Problem with Sin OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: I. The Origin and Nature of Man Man was created by God – Genesis 1:26; 2:7-8 Man was made in the image of God – Genesis 1:26-27; James 3:9 Man is different from all other creatures Man is to have dominion over all other creatures – Genesis 1:28-31 Man marries, but the other creatures do not – Genesis 2:18-25 Man’s life is...
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October 8, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 6 – The Holy Spirit
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 6 – The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Person of the Holy Spirit – Who is He? He is a Person, not a Thing – John 14:26; 16:7-8, 13-14 He is God – Acts 5:3-4 He was Involved in Creation – Genesis 1:2 He is the Third Person of the Godhead – Matthew 3:16-17 The Work of the Holy Spirit – What does He do? He Convicts...
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October 1, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 5 – Jesus Christ
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 5 – The Person and Work of Jesus Christ OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Humanity of Jesus Christ – Hebrews 4:14-15 (1 Tim. 3:16) The Deity of Jesus Christ – Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 1:1-14 The Redemptive Work of Jesus Christ – Luke 19:10; Romans 3:23-25; 5:8-9; 8:34 Salvation is Available Only through Jesus Christ – John 14:6; Acts 4:12 Lesson Date: October 1, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 1:23; Luke 19:10; John 14:6; Acts...
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September 24, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 4 – God
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 4 – What Is God Like? OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: God: What is He Like? God is Holy – Isaiah 6:1-5; Revelation 4:8 God is Absolute He is independent and self-existent – Exodus 3:14 He was not caused – John 5:26 He needs nothing – Acts 17:25 God is Unlimited Not limited by time (eternal) – Malachi 3:6; Revelation 1:8 Not limited by space (omnipresence) – Psalm 139:7-10 Not limited in His knowledge (omniscience)...
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September 17, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 3 – God
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 3 – Who Is God? OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: I. God: Who is He? God is one (monotheism) – Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:28-29 God is a spirit – John 1:18; 4:24 God is a personal being – Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 55:8-9; John 3:16; Daniel 4:35; Genesis 1:1 God is a trinity – 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 16:7-15 God is the creator of everything – Colossians 1:16; John 1:3 God is the sustainer of everything...
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September 10, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 2 – The Bible
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 2 – The Bible: God’s Special Revelation to Man OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: General Revelation – God reveals Himself to all people Through nature and the universe – Psalm 19:1-6 Through man’s conscience – Romans 2:12-15 General revelation shows that we are guilty before Holy God – Romans 1:18-21 Man needs special revelation because of our sin problem – Romans 3:23 Special Revelation – God reveals Himself more fully to some people (the Bible...
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September 3, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 1 – The Bible
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 1 – The Bible’s Authority and Inspiration OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: Authority – The Bible is our only and final doctrinal authority Jesus accepted scripture as His final authority – Matthew 5:17-18 Jesus defended Himself and justified His actions with scripture – Matthew 4:4-10 Jesus obeyed the scriptures – Matthew 26:51-56 Inspiration – 2 Timothy 3:16 – “theopneustos” – God breathed The Bible is God’s Word – 1 Peter 1:23-25 The Bible came from...
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August 27, 2017 – Ephesians 6:18-24
Lesson Date: August 27, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 6:18-24 AIM: To lead students to create a list of the things for which Paul requested prayers, and to privately evaluate their prayer life to determine if they are praying for the right kinds of things. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 6:18-24 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on index cards or small pieces of paper: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Philippians 1:12;...
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August 20, 2017 – Ephesians 6:10-17
Lesson Date: August 20, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 6:10-17 AIM: To lead students to identify the pieces of the Christian armor and their uses, and to claim that armor for their daily spiritual warfare. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 6:10-17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. If you plan to use the second introductory idea below, enlist someone to wear their uniform and equipment to class. Get enough copies of the Roman soldier picture...
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