The Church

1.  Colossians 1:15-18 The church is the body of Christ. The body needs the head. The church is essential to Christianity. 2.  Ephesians 2:19-21 A. The church is the family of God. B.  1 Corinthians 12:12-13 teaches we are baptized into the body of Christ, the church....

The Cross

1. Passion Account Read  Matthew 26:31 – 28:10 2. Physical Death Read the  Medical Account of Jesus’ physical death. 3. Personal Responsibility A. Remember there were many others who died by crucifixion in the first century. It was not that Jesus was physically...

Light and Darkness

It is often helpful to begin this study by constructing a “spiritual timeline” with the person whom you are helping to become a disciple. Introduction:  1 Peter 2:9-10 Every person is either in the darkness or the light. There is no twilight zone. Where are you? 1....

The Coming Of The Kingdom

In this study you will see the continuity of the Old and New Testaments. Questions: What is the Kingdom of God? When did it come? 1. Old Testament Predictions of the Kingdom (The height of Israel’s glory was under the kingship of David approximately 1000 B.C.) Isaiah...

Discipleship

  Intro: Matthew 28:18-20 What does Jesus want everybody to become? Which is the more popular term -“Disciple” or “Christian?” The word “Christian” only appears three times in the New Testament. It is the name those in the world gave the disciples, seven years...

Word Of God

  1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God It is to be applied to our lives 2. Hebrews 4:12-13 The Word is relevant The Word cuts (hurts) Learn that it is good to 3. 2 Peter 1: 20-21 There is no private interpretation of the Bible The Holy Spirit...