June 18, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 3 – Who Is God?
Lesson Date: June 18, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:13-14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 55:8-9; Daniel 4:35; Matthew 3:16-17; Mark 12:28-29; John 1:3, 18; 3:16; 4:24; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:16-17 AIM: To lead students to discover six characteristics that set the God of the Bible apart from all other so-called “gods,” and to yield themselves to God as part of His creation, made by Him and for Him. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal...
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June 11, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 2 – God’s Revelation of Himself to Man
Lesson Date: June 11, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 19:1-7; Romans 1:16, 18-20; 2:12-15; 3:23; 6:23; 10:13-14, 17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2:1-3 AIM: To lead students to discover the source and purpose of general revelation and special revelation, and to encourage (a) any who are not saved to accept Jesus, and (b) everyone to thank God for giving us His special revelation through the Bible. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several...
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June 4, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 1: The Bible’s Authority and Inspiration
Lesson Date: June 4, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 4:1-10; 5:17-18; 26:51-56; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:20-21. AIM: To lead students to discover the origin, nature, authority, and value of the Bible, and to encourage them to read it every day this week. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during the week. Search the Internet to discover popular opinions (man’s views) about the following questions: What is...
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November 26, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 13 – Last Things
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 13 – The Doctrine of Last Things OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Bible’s Teachings on the End of Life Death – Hebrews 9:27; Romans 5:12 Heaven – Revelation 21:21-23, 27; 2 Corinthians 5:8 Hell – Mark 9:42-48; Luke 16:19-24 The Bible’s Teachings on the End of Time The Return of Jesus Christ – Acts 1:11 The Rapture – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 The Second Coming – Revelation 19:11-16 The Millennium – Revelation 20:1-6 Final Judgments...
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November 19, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 12 – Angels and Demons
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 12 – The Nature and Work of Angels and Demons OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: I. The Origin and Nature of Angels and Demons All Angelic Beings were Created by God and are Supernatural, Spiritual Creatures – Genesis 2:1; Colossians 1:16 Lucifer Rebelled Against God and Led a Third of the Angels to Follow Him. These Fallen Angels are Now Known as Demons – Isaiah 14:12-15; Revelation 12:3-4, 7-9 II. The Work of Angels and...
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November 12, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 11 – The Church
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 11 – The Church’s Nature and Work OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Church’s Nature Local – Acts 2:46 Visible – Acts 2:42-45 Body of Baptized Believers – Acts 2:41, 47 The Church’s Work Carrying out Ordinances – Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Evangelizing the Lost – Mark 16:15 Teach its Members to Obey the Bible – Matthew 28:19-20 Glorifying Jesus Christ – Ephesians 3:20-21 Lesson Date: November 12, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:19-20;...
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November 5, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 10 – The Christian Life
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 10 – The Christian Life: Our Worship, Work, and Walk OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Christian’s Worship Prayer – Colossians 4:2 Bible Study – 2 Timothy 2:15 Church Attendance – Hebrews 10:25 The Christian’s Work Witnessing – Acts 1:8 Loving One Another – John 13:34 Good Works – Matthew 25:34-40 The Christian’s Walk Sanctification – 2 Corinthians 6:16 – 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 3:3 Assurance – 1 John 5:13 Lesson Date: November...
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October 29, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 9 – Results of Salvation
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 9 – The Results of Salvation OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: Our New Relationship to God Justification – Romans 3:24-28 Reconciliation – 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Romans 5:10 Adoption – Romans 8:14-17 The Final Perseverance of the Saints We are Kept by God – 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude 1:1 We are Sealed by the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:22 God will Complete His Work in Us – Philippians 1:6; Jude 1:24 Lesson...
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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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