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Various ways students interpret Genesis 1: “Young Earth,” “Gap Theory,” “Day-Age,” “Theistic Evolution,” “Allegorical/Symbolic/Mythological/Poetic interpretation.” How Christians have become intimidated by Philosophical Naturalists. Some scientific evidence that points to a young earth. Stay in the battle! Steve Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 7:14-25 has been a controversial passage for many centuries. This is part 2 of a two-part study, in which I attempt to clarify why I am convinced that the “minority” is the correct one. If you adhere to the “majority” interpretation, […]
Romans 7:14-25 has been a controversial passage for many centuries. In this two-part study, I attempt to clarify why I am convinced that the “minority” is the correct one. If you adhere to the “majority” interpretation, please don’t see this study so […]
10 and this commandment, which was to result in life, proved to result in death for me; 11 for sin, taking an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. 12 So then, the Law is holy, and the […]
7 What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not […]
But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. (Romans 7:6) Stay in the battle! Steve
4 Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for […]
1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? 2 For the married woman is bound by law to her husband […]
This is a brief (~ 6-minute) excerpt from Steve’s introduction to Romans 7. It encourages Christians to be gracious when they find themselves disagreeing with other believers about secondary or tertiary issues.
1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? 2 For the married woman is bound by law to her husband […]
20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. 22 But […]
I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in […]
And having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. (Romans 6:18) Stay in the battle!Steve
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed (Romans 6:17) Stay in the battle! Steve
15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! 16 Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom […]
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. (Romans 6:14) Stay in the Battle! Steve
And do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Stay in the Battle! Steve
This is the seventh video designed to help Christians get better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focusses on the fifth outline topic, FAITH.
This is the Sixth video designed to help Christians get better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focusses on the fourth outline topic, CHRIST. Stay in the Battle! Steve
This is the fifth video designed to help Christians get better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focuses on the third outline topic, GOD. Stay in the Battle! Steve
This is the fourth video designed to help Christians get better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focusses on the second outline topic, MAN.
This is the third video designed to help Christians get a little better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focusses the Evangelism Explosion (EE) outline and the first outline topic, GRACE. […]
This is the second video designed to help Christians get a little better equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others, as God gives us opportunities. This video focusses on the use and value of the two diagnostic questions as […]
This is the first in a series of Standing Firm Bible Study Class videos about how we can use the Evangelism Explosion method to get better equipped to share the Gospel when God gives us opportunities to do that. Stay in the […]
(Go to Spiritual Gifts YouTube Playlist) (From Institute in Basic Life Principles, 1986) (Go to Motivational Gifts Summaries) Important Points from Introduction to Spiritual Gifts Why It’s Important to Understand Spiritual Gifts Evidence That We Receive One and Only One Motivational Gift […]
This is the 9th and final video in the Spiritual Gifts series. Previous videos may be watched from my Spiritual Gifts Playlist. Stay in the battle! Steve Spiritual Gifts Handouts
This is an overview of the motivational gift of mercy. The Biblical basis for this particular study of spiritual gifts can be found in the first two videos in the Spiritual Gifts playlist. Stay in the battle! Steve
This is an overview of the motivational gift of Organizing. The Biblical basis for this particular study of spiritual gifts can be found in the first two videos in the Spiritual Gifts playlist. Stay in the Battle! Steve
This is an overview of the motivational gift of Giving. The Biblical basis for this particular study of spiritual gifts can be found in the first two videos in the Spiritual Gifts playlist. Stay in the battle! Steve
This is the first of a three-part series by our pastor at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle in Sweetwater, TN, Jason Robertson. Pastor Jason has provided notes to teachers to use as we follow-up on his message of the previous week. I have scanned […]
This is an overview of the motivational gift of exhorting. The Biblical basis for this particular study of spiritual gifts can be found in the first two videos in the Spiritual Gifts playlist. Stay in the Battle! Steve
This is a brief overview of the motivational spiritual gift of teaching. To understand the Biblical basis for this approach to spiritual gifts, watch the first two videos in this series (Spiritual Gifts Part 1 and Spiritual Gifts Part 2). Stay in […]
This is a brief overview of the motivational spiritual gifts of prophecy and serving. To understand the Biblical basis for this approach to spiritual gifts, watch the previous two videos (Spiritual Gifts Part 1 and Spiritual Gifts Part 2) Stay in the […]
I previously posted this overview of the Blue Letter Bible to YouTube (https://youtu.be/q2jL22cKIjA). It’s a little different from my usual posts in that I simply did a screen record of my phone as I talked about different features of the BLB app. […]
The Categories of Spiritual Gifts. The valuable outcomes of understanding Spiritual Gifts. Keys to discovering our gift. Stay in the battle! Steve
God tells us, through Paul, “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” (1 Corinthians 12:1) But far too many Christians are ignorant of these things! God wants us to understand what our gift is and know how to […]
13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. (Psalms 139:13-14) (The video that the […]
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also […]
“And do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness“ This is a Bible study that was shared in our Standing Firm class on September 1, 2024. To learn more about our class, check out […]
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body that you should obey its lusts” Stay in the Battle! Steve
After a break of one year from our Romans study, we are back in chapter 6. This is a kind of summary of some things that will happen to our lives when we truly get Romans 6:1-11 well-learned and internalized. Stay in […]
Fall 2024 Thurs 8/8/24 Introduction to Course… … Adam & Eve Fri 8/9 & Mon 8/12 Bible passages mentioned in class Tues 8/13/24 Cain & Able, Enoch, Methusaleh Weds 8/14/24 Bible passages mentioned in class Thurs 8/15/24 Noah Fri 8/16 & Mon […]
This is essentially a reproduced post of the Critical Theory post in the Veritas series. I am posting it primarily for the benefit of our Standing Firm Bible Study Class at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church in Sweetwater, TN. If you were present […]
God, the Master Designer, has engineered it into His awesome creation for us to experience a total solar eclipse in 2024. He has designed total solar eclipses to give us a sense of wonder and awe as we consider His Creative genius […]
Veritas 01 Introduction to Truth Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 6:8-10 Jesus: Dead to Sin, Alive to God Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 6:5-7 Crucified With Him Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here
Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 6:1-11 The Likeness of His Resurrection Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 5:20-21 The Purpose of the Law Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4mtjFceefJBY9bUcVcsPJXcLzYZ9QZz Learn more about our class here: https://aboundingjoy.com/standing-firm-bible-study-class/ Stay in the battle! Steve
Study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here
Bible study begins at 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4mtjFceefJBY9bUcVcsPJXcLzYZ9QZz Learn more about our class here: https://aboundingjoy.com/standing-firm-bible-study-class/ Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 5:12-21 (Part 3) In Adam Bible study begins at 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4mtjFceefJBY9bUcVcsPJXcLzYZ9QZz Learn more about our class here: https://aboundingjoy.com/standing-firm-bible-study-class/ https://youtu.be/HClZWB26V_Q Stay in the battle! Steve
Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here
Bible study begins at the 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here https://youtu.be/XqlcW7MHMuU
Bible study begins at 3-minute mark (3:00). View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Learn more about our class here Stay in the battle! Steve
Romans 5:1-11 We Exult in Hope of the Glory of God View the Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4mtjFceefJBY9bUcVcsPJXcLzYZ9QZz Learn more about our class here: https://aboundingjoy.com/standing-firm-bible-study-class/ Stay in the Battle! Steve
Bible study begins at 3-minute mark (3:00). Standing Firm Bible Study Playlist Standing Firm Bible Class Information Stay in the battle! Steve
People misunderstood and misrepresented Paul, just as they had Jesus, and just as they will us. Bible Study begins at 3-minute mark. (3:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
It’s easy to convince ourselves that we are “good people.” It’s also very dangerous. In this lesson, we also see how the sin of partiality relates to the contemporary so-called “social justice” movement. (Study begins at 3:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
It’s easy to convince ourselves that we are “good people.” It’s also very dangerous. In this lesson, we also see how the sin of partiality relates to the contemporary so-called “social justice” movement. (Study begins at 3:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
When we steadfastly refuse to consider God, He eventually gives us over to debased minds. It’s a very frightening thing. (Bible study begins at 2:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
When we steadfastly refuse to consider God, He eventually gives us over to debased minds. It’s a very frightening thing. (Bible study begins at 2:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
This (and the preceding) study from Romans 1:26-27 takes a look at some of the arguments that sexual revolutionists who identify as Christians sometimes make and offers a loving response to each. (Study begins at 3:00) Stay in the battle! Steve
This study (and the following study) from Romans 1:26-27 will take a look at some of the arguments that sexual revolutionists who identify as Christians sometimes make and offers a loving response to each. (Study begins at 3:00) Stay in the battle! […]
This is the first of three studies designed to help Biblical Christians know how to stand firm on God’s Word and in God’s truth when it comes to the aggressive secular sexual revolution occurring today in our culture. (Study begins at 3:00) […]
Highly educated, well-respected, sophisticated, articulate fools choose to exchange the glory of the immortal God for images. (Study begins a the 3:00 mark) Stay in the battle! Steve
God has seen to it that there is no excuse for those who wish to try to convince themselves that He has no relevance for their lives or that He doesn’t even exist. (Study begins at 3:00) (If you were in class […]
If it seems we are crazy, it is to bring glory to God. (2 Corinthians 5:13) (7 1/2 minute video) Stay in the battle! Steve
Why God’s wrath is an essential part of His nature. Why Paul is not ashamed of the Gospel. (Study begins at 3:00) https://youtu.be/DZnJVI-QADI Stay in the battle! Steve
Bible Study begins at 3:00 mark (3-minute mark). God teaches valuable truth for our personal relationships as we consider Paul’s attitude toward the Roman Christians. Includes the right way to pray for and to encourage each other. If you were in class […]
(Bible Study begins at 3:00) How can I understand God’s grace better? What does it mean to be called? How can I recognize genuine faith from imitations? How is the best way to encourage another believer? Who qualifies to be identified as […]
How we Christians can, by self-discipline, become a more useful witness to the power of God demonstrated through the resurrection of Jesus to our secularized family and friends. (Bible Study begins at 3:00. If you were in today’s class, begin at 26:44) […]
Many people think they know about Jesus, but don’t realize that their “Jesus” is not the true Jesus of the Bible, Son of David, Son of God. (If you were in class today, begin at 31:55) Stay in the battle! Steve
God promised the coming Gospel of Jesus Christ through His prophets hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. Fulfilled prophecy as evidence pointing to Jesus. Focus on Isaiah 53. This study also takes a look at the age-old dilemma of the […]
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God… (Romans 1:1) If you were in class, begin at 20:46. Stay in the battle! Steve
As God rejects Saul and chooses David, He teaches us powerful lessons about our relationship with Him. We can also learn valuable lessons for living life in very painful & difficult relationships with others who may be in authority over us. (If […]
It’s critically important that we learn to do things God’s way and in God’s time. Getting ahead of God is a disastrous sin and leads to painful outcomes. Plus examples of people making decisions when God is ignored and personal autonomy is […]
It’s critically important that we learn to do things God’s way and in God’s time. Getting ahead of God is a disastrous sin and leads to painful outcomes. (In class today? Begin at 23:58) Stay in the battle! Steve
Our Southern Baptist Convention is in trouble. We need some Samuels. For those in class, begin at (31:40). Stay in the battle! Steve
God has used the book of Romans in an unusual way throughout church history to change lives. Chapter 6 is unusually profound and powerful to change our lives. (For those who were in class today, start at 30:58) Stay in the battle! […]
It’s fascinating how God has chosen to engineer the lives of Hannah and Samuel to point us to Jesus. Begin at (28:03) if you were in class today. Stay in the battle! Steve
Nick Farrell posted the following information. If you have children or grandchildren and you are attending (or thinking about attending) our Standing Firm Bible Class (which meets each Sunday immediately after the early worship service), this is good news and important information. […]
The account of Ruth & Naomi is a beautiful example of God working through his people in times and situations that may appear very dismal. It is a wonderful study for Mother’s Day! Stay in the battle! Steve
This is an overview of the book (and period) of the Judges. The key words, found in 17:6 and 21:25, are “Everyone did what seemed right in his own eyes.” There is also a closer look at lessons we can learn from […]
The last words of any of God’s men can be powerful. Joshua’s final address is a powerful portion of God’s Word. If you were in class, (26:02) is close to where we were when we stopped. Stay in the battle! Steve
Powerful truth from the last words we have from the Apostle Paul before his martyrdom. If you were in class, you may wish to begin at (24:46). Lyrics from Shai Linne’s rap song “Fal$e Prophet$” can be found at (59:38). Account of […]
In this powerful passage of Scripture, God teaches us how to be courageous when we are facing overwhelming circumstances. We left the study in class today at approximately (37:35). To hear the accounts of Thomas Bilney and Hugh Latimer, go to (44:30) […]
In 1 Peter 1 God teaches us the importance of: –Getting equipped to use our minds for His glory –Being different from the world –Recognizing the brevity of this life –Recognizing the verbal inspiration, the permanence, and the power of His Living […]
After meeting for 3 months, here’s a brief update of our new Standing Firm Bible Study Class. Stay in the battle! Steve
1000 years before Jesus was born, God gave David a glimpse of what New Testament worship would be like. 200 years later, God used Amos to prophesy that one day it would be restored. 800 years after that, God revealed to James […]
There are many life lessons for us today that we learn from the accounts of the Israelites being led through the wilderness. (If you were in class today, start at 24:14) Stay in the battle! Steve
Leviticus can be tough sledding for 21st century Christians. In this study we consider how the sacrifices described in the 1st few chapters point us to Jesus. (Were you present in this class? Begin at 20:20) Stay in the battle! Steve
This is an examination of a few of the many ways the tabernacle of Moses points us to New Testament Truth and to our Lord Jesus Christ. (Start at 20:37 if you were in class with us.) Stay in the battle! Steve
God used Jethro to teach Moses something valuable. God gave his people different kinds of laws. The Israelites had to learn to love and trust God. (Those present in class should start at 25:32.) Stay in the battle! Steve
One of my former students who now pastors a local church, Roman Hamilton, and Roman’s close brother in the Lord, Paul Chapman, have launched a new podcast called “Truth Revival.” Roman invited me to sit down with them for a free-wheeling conversation […]
The New Testament makes it clear that both of these supernatural events (Bread from Heaven and Water from the Rock) are pointing to Jesus. If you’re not in a small group Bible study on Sunday mornings, we would love for you to […]
Life lessons from God’s deliverance of Israel at the Red Sea and the worship that followed. (Start at 22:45 if you were in class with us for the live study.) Please note that our Standing Firm Bible Study Class is now meeting […]
Examples of God’s faithfulness after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, after David’s sin, and to bring the magi to Jesus. If you were with us in Bible Study on Sunday 12/26/21, you will probably want to skip to (22:41) Stay […]
The first part of this Bible study was shared with the Standing Firm Bible Study Class at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle in Sweetwater, TN on December 19, 2021. We’d love for you to join us this Sunday at 10:15 AM in room 209 […]
This study begins with an introduction to the book of Exodus and includes an example of a possible solution to an apparent Bible contradiction regarding the number of years the Israelites stayed in Egypt. A chapter-by-chapter walk-through of the book begins at […]
One of the mind-blowing characteristics of our loving God is His providential care of His creation and His people. His providence gives us great peace! Stay in the battle! Steve
God has engineered some amazing prophecies, typology, and illustrations into His Word that point us to Jesus and make it incredibly plain that the Bible is God’s Word. This is a Bible study from our Standing Firm class at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle. […]
Vickie & I feel led by the Lord to launch a new Bible Study class at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church! We will meet in room 209 at 10:15 AM each Sunday. We would love for you to join us! Stay in the […]
This is an update on the current status of progress on the Warriors of Christ course. Please pray that God will use it in the lives of the students at Cross Creek, as well as in the lives of many others. In […]
Too many Christians are fearful of taking a firm stand on God’s Truth because they fear being thought of as politically offensive.
Many, many people are in a kind of denial about the most certain thing on earth. I hope you aren’t one of them! Don’t miss this brief video message! Stay in the battle! Steve
A comparison of the different ideas about creation (Young Earth, Gap Theory, Day-Age, Theistic Evolution, etc.). Why I’m a “young earth” creationist. Stay in the battle! Steve
A comparison of the different ideas about creation (Young Earth, Gap Theory, Day-Age, Theistic Evolution, etc.). Why I’m a “young earth” creationist. Stay in the battle! Steve
In these days when we find unbiblical, non-Christian worldviews making their ways into our schools, it has become very important that parents learn to have gracious, Christlike conversations with their kids’ teachers. Stay in the battle! Steve
God expects His kids to be able to use the sword He has provided (His Word) to drive off the enemy and destroy his strongholds. Here is a list of some of the verses in God’s Word that are valuable in offensive […]
The helmet of salvation, including the doctrine called the perseverance of the saints (security of the believer) will enable us to stay in the battle against our spiritual enemies. Here are some of the verses that teach the Perseverance of the Saints […]
Learn the importance of–as well as how to use–the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Shoes of Peace, and the Shield of Faith. Shoes of Peace Verses Shield of Faith Verses Questions for this videoQuestions with answers Stay in the battle! Steve
Satan loves to lie to us about sin, about our identity in Christ, about the power of God in us, and about prayer. The Belt of Truth will enable us to avoid his deceptions. Links mentioned in this video: The Word of […]
This post is a continuation of instructions for waging effective spiritual warfare by putting on the belt of truth by learning to praise the Lord well. The list of Scriptures entitled “God is…” can be found here. Scripture Passages for reading praise […]
In this second video of the Spiritual Warfare Series, we learn to combat Satan’s deceptions about God by learning the truth about God from His wonderful Names. Questions for this VideoQuestions with answers
Vickie and I joined Fairview Baptist Tabernacle church in Sweetwater, TN, on March 14, 2021. Our pastor is Brother Hollie Miller. Bro. Hollie was also our pastor for many years at our previous church, Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville. He is […]
Faith (What it is not. What it is.) Questions for this VideoQuestions with Answers The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 1 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 2 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 3 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 4 of […]
God (He is loving. And He is just.) Christ (Who He is. What He did.) Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 1 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 2 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 3 of […]
Grace (Heaven is a free gift. We cannot earn or deserve it.) Man (Man is a sinner. He cannot save himself.) Questions based on this videoQuestions with answers The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 1 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 2 of […]
Introduction to EE: How the Lord got me into Evangelism Explosion. Overview of the way EE works. The two diagnostic questions Questions only for this videoQuestions with answers The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 1 of 4The Gospel (Evangelism Explosion) Part 2 of […]
This the conclusion of a study of Galatians 3 that begins with the post entitled “Galatians 03:01-18 Faith (part 1 of 2)” Stay in the battle! Steve
In this study: Introduction to Galatians The dangerous tendency to fall into opposite ditches Salvation was always by faith–even in the Old Testament (This is a study that was shared with the Dan Lemons/Rick Bettis class at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle in Sweetwater […]
As the world around us becomes more and more emboldened to “raise up arguments and lofty opinions against the knowledge of God,” it has become critical that true followers of Jesus learn how to think Biblically. Stay in the battle! Steve
In a time when many young couples, even couples who identify as Christians, have decided to live together without a marriage covenant, we must understand what God teaches us about sex, and why He teaches it. Stay in the battle! Steve
And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. (Romans 1:28) Stay in the battle! Steve
This study deals with several more arguments that are used to try to persuade Christians to accept the sexual revolution. Stay in the battle! Steve
(This is the 4th in a series of studies from Romans 1:16-32.) Overview Because people choose them, God gives people up to dishonorable passions. Christians must understand how those who embrace the sexual revolution think Christians must be prepared to be misunderstood […]
Overview of this study: The Immortal God is the only One worthy of total praise and worship Our enemy, the devil, fights against High Praise of the True God Those who reject the true God will foolishly worship images instead Our culture […]
Overview Verses 16-18 of Romans 1 all fit together logically. Some people claim that God hides Himself, but He really doesn’t. God provides abundant evidence for those who want to know the truth, but He doesn’t do tricks to satisfy sinful curiosity. […]
Overview: It is critically important in today’s culture that we conquer the temptation to be ashamed to share the gospel. The gospel changes people’s lives forever. God’s wrath is part of His righteous character. We think God’s wrath is too severe because […]
I have recorded Romans 1:16?-32, an extremely relevant passage to the world in which we find ourselves. Hopefully, this will make it easier to memorize. There are brief silent spaces after phrases/words which will give you time to pause playback or rewind. […]
In This study: A Roman centurion understood Jesus’ authority better than the Jews understood it. Jesus’ sense of perfect timing resulted in the Light driving out the darkness of death. Light driving out darkness is a powerful metaphor to communicate what Jesus […]
Here is powerful Truth from the ministry of Jesus as He overwhelms Peter, as He heals a leper, and as He heals and forgives the sins of a paralytic. 1-Do not underestimate the size of the huge crowds that followed Jesus.2-The Power […]
As we move into a time when many Christians will be tempted to be cowardly, here are 20 questions that may help Christians to prayerfully decide how to stand firm in God’s revealed truth. I’ve listed the 20 questions for you below. […]
Thurs 3/4/21 Connecting with 1 & 2 Timothy Fri 3/5 & Mon 3/8 Connecting with 1 & 2 Timothy (pp. 82-83 #1-9) Tues 3/9/21 Spring Break Weds 3/10/21 Spring Break Thurs 3/11/21 Spring Break Fri 3/12 & Mon 3/15 Spring Break Tues […]
Thurs 2/25/21 Chapter 10–Money and Relationships Video 1.1 (13–212) + Online Ramsey Video… HANDOUTS: “Back Then” + “Roommates and Money” + “Case Studies” Fri 2/26 & Mon 3/1 Catch up on all assignments Tues 3/2/21 Chapter 10–Money and Relationships Video 2.1 (11–214) […]
Thurs 3/4/21 Lesson 61 Fri 3/5 & Mon 3/8 Mixed practice pp. 421-424; (odd only) Tues 3/9/21 Spring Break Weds 3/10/21 Spring Break Thurs 3/11/21 Spring Break Fri 3/12 & Mon 3/15 Spring Break Tues 3/16/19 Spring Break Weds 3/17/21 Spring Break […]
The more closely we look at the amazing universe we live in, the more we see the genius of God, the Creator of it all. He is an incredibly stunning Artist, Engineer, and Designer! He is so much more awesome than we […]
This is a message for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2021. The focus is on the importance of voting for pro-life candidates as well as being prepared to stand firm when others disagree. Links to Previous Pro-life posts: Genesis 01:27 Sanctity of […]
The sources of authority that lie behind the decisions we make. The different kinds of skeptics we often run into. The power of personal testimony. The main reason most Christians give for why they trust the Bible and why it doesn’t work […]
–The importance of mentors –Learning to deal with thoughts designed to lead us away from the Lord –Learning to Stand Alone Stay in the battle! Steve
The importance of asking, and being able to answer, really hard questions. Plus, how the Moral Trap works and can be so effective in drawing young people away from God and His Word. Stay in the Battle! Steve
God revealed very little about the life of our Lord Jesus on earth before His ministry began when He was 30. So what He does reveal must be very important! Stay in the battle! Steve
The only way to respond to the awesome things God has done is by being filled with wonder. Our enemy would like to take that sense of wonder away. We must keep it! Stay in the battle! Steve
Three more tough questions that Christians need to be prepared to answer: (1) “Don’t you realize that Christians have been responsible for most of the world’s problems?” (2) “Don’t you realize that the Bible is actually an evil book? It even advocates […]
Introduction to Luke and the Gospel of Luke. The importance of eyewitness evidence. After 425 years of silence, God breaks into history. Stay in the battle! Steve
Practical tips for new Christians encouraging spiritual growth in Christ. Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers Stay in the battle! Steve
Deals with three challenging questions sometimes asked of Christians by non-Christians:(1) “Don’t you know that the Bible is full of errors, inaccuracies, and contradictions?”(2) “How can you be so arrogant and unkind as to tell someone else that what they believe is […]
Deals with the challenging and often asked question, “Why are you Christians so intolerant?” Stay in the battle! Steve
This study contains more amazing promises and prophecies from Isaiah, including the Great Suffering Servant Prophecy in chapters 52 & 53. Stay in the battle! Steve
More amazing prophecies, more serious warnings, more painful trials, more loving comfort. (includes Charles Spurgeon’s personal salvation testimony) Stay in the battle! Steve
How can I become a Christian? How do I conquer my doubts? How can I be sure I’m really a Christian and not just presuming on God? “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you […]
This is Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Vickie & I have already cast our vote in the 2020 presidential election. We both voted for Donald Trump. Knowing that I have Christian brothers and sisters who would have problems with our vote, I had […]
The Biblical Basis for Christian apologetics. Examples of “bad philosophies.” Stay in the battle! Steve
Meaning of “apologetics.” Greek word: “apologia.” Background of “Veritas.” Importance of listening. Stay in the battle! Steve
The story behind one of the most spectacular miracles in world history. How God delivered Jerusalem from the incredibly cruel Assyrians and what we can learn from this amazing event. Stay in the battle! Steve
Christians can sometimes be confused or deceived by secular worldviews such as secular humanism or critical theory. We need to clearly understand the differences in how Biblical Christians and secularists view the world we live in. This is part 3 of 3 […]
Christians can sometimes be confused or deceived by secular worldviews such as secular humanism or critical theory. We need to clearly understand the differences in how Biblical Christians and secularists view the world we live in. This is part 2 of 3 […]
Christians can sometimes be confused or deceived by secular worldviews such as secular humanism or critical theory. We need to clearly understand the differences in how Biblical Christians and secularists view the world we live in. This is part 1 of 3 […]
This is the conclusion of a two-part presentation of my attempt to show that the only rational response to the question, “Who is Jesus?” is the response given by Peter: “You are the Christ. The Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16:16) […]
This is the first of a two-part presentation of my attempt to show that the only rational response to the question, “Who is Jesus?” is the response given by Peter: “You are the Christ. The Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16:16) […]
In this study: The difference between trusting God and testing God Prophecies of the Messiah The Remnant Characteristics of the Holy Spirit The Millennial Reign of Christ Stay in the battle! Steve
The chances are good that you, or your kids, or your grandkids will encounter some sweet, well-meaning people who sincerely believe that life got here through an undirected natural process by sheer chance over a period of billions of years. Unfortunately for […]
Introduction to Isaiah. Historical Background. Overview of Chapters 1-4. “Social Justice” vs “True Justice” Stay in the battle! Steve
The preceding video, Veritas 2020 #16 is an introduction to this video. You are encouraged to watch it first. Stay in the battle! Steve
This video is an introduction to the next video, Veritas 2020 #17 Evidence from Molecular Biology Stay in the battle! Steve
Early Church leaders: Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Eusebius, Athanasius Early Gnostic Heresy Questions for this videoQuestions with answers Stay in the battle! Steve
Early Church History–First 300 Years Questions for this videoQuestions with answers Stay in the battle! Steve
New Testament Manuscript Evidence Questions for this videoQuestions with answers Stay in the battle! Steve
Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers In this study: Quick list of some things prophesied about Jesus Daniel 9 Prophecy (Timing of Jesus’ death) Stay in the battle! Steve
Questions for this videoQuestions with answers In this Study: Psalm 22 Prophecy (Jesus on the Cross) Isaiah 52-53 Prophecy (Suffering Servant) Stay in the battle! Steve
Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers In this study: Significance of Prophecy in the Bible. False Prophets How many Prophecies? Probability that they could be fulfilled by chance The Cyrus Prophecy in Isaiah Stay in the battle! Steve
In these final chapters of Proverbs God used a man named Agur to give us some important Scripture. He also reminds us of the enormous value of wise, godly women in our lives. Stay in the battle! Steve
When whatever is most important in a person’s life is threatened, it can get ugly Stay in the battle, Steve
How early Christians scattered all over the Roman Empire were reporting the eyewitness events about Jesus.
It’s one thing to know the truth about Jesus, it can be quite another to show others the truth about Jesus. Both are important. Stay in the battle! Steve Hall
Some have claimed that Christians borrowed the resurrection story from worshipers of the pagan god Mithras. Stay in the battle! Steve
It’s pretty amazing how God has chosen to point us to the resurrection in things He has made! Stay in the battle! Steve
We need to be aware that some deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus, but still call themselves Christians. Stay in the battle! Steve
Archaeology cannot prove God wrote the Bible, but it can help people understand that the Bible is actual history, not mythology. Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers Stay in the battle! Steve
Archaeology cannot prove God wrote the Bible, but it can help people understand that the Bible is actual history, not mythology. Questions for this videoQuestions with Answers Stay in the battle! Steve
This is a clip from a Veritas video entitled “Veritas 2020 #01 (Introduction to Veritas)” The entire video can be viewed at aboundingjoy.com or on Steve’s YouTube channel. Stay in the battle! Steve
This is a brief clip from a previously posted study. The entire study is here. Stay in the battle! Steve