Sound Doctrine In The End Times
1 Timothy 4:1-5 I solemnly charge {you} in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season {and} out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but {wanting} to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Matthew 7:15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Jude 1:3-4 Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
We only have one weapon to fend off these attacks!
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Bible Studies
The Good News About The Free Gift Do you know where you’re going to be when you die? Do you know how you could have eternal life in Heaven? This short Bible study will introduce you to the Basic concepts involved in receiving eternal life through Jesus Christ, which is commonly known as the Gospel. Inheriting The Kingdom Now that you know the basics about the historic Savior and how to receive Him as your Lord; How do you know that you will inherit His Kingdom eternally? Are you sure you have truly been adopted into His family and become an heir to His Kingdom? This Bible study will help you to answer these questions. You Must Be Born Again Jesus warned that many who call Him Lord will not inherit the Kingdom of God. He specifically says that only those who are “born again” will be with Him for eternity. Have you been truly regenerated, or have you simply accepted a Theology that told you that you are saved when in fact you may not be? How Eternal Is Eternal Life? Now that you have been born again and adopted into the family of God; are you eternally secure? Could you ever lose your salvation? This Bible study will help to answer these questions which many professing Christians struggle with. Who Is The True Church? We commonly use the word “Church” in the English language, but do you realize that the way we use it today is not the proper translation of the Greek word “ekklesia” that is used in the Bible? Many denominations try to use this word to give themselves an authority which scripture has not given. Do you know who the Church really is? What is Baptism? There is much confusion today over the meaning of the word “baptism” today. Do you know what this word actually means in the Greek? Do you know that most professing Christian denominations misapply it to promote a false doctrine known as “Sacramental Salvation”? Law and Grace Many professing Christians do not understand the meaning of the word “grace” and believe you must keep a system of laws to be saved. Others believe that grace means you can do whatever you want and be forgiven. The truth is that both of these groups misunderstand the purpose of God’s law and grace. This Bible study puts both concepts in their proper perspective. Sacramental Salvation The Catholic Church as well as many of the denominations that came out of it believe in a concept called “sacramental salvation” which is simply a prescribed list of laws and rituals that supposedly gain you favor from God. Is this idea scriptural? This Bible study explains why it is not, and that this is in fact a hindrance to true salvation. Biblical Marriage and divorce God uses Marriage as a model for our relationship to Him throughout the Bible. Therefore He obviously considers it to be of great importance. Because of our changing cultural values, most of the professing Christian Churches today misapply God’s clear instructions to suggest that He allows for divorce and remarriage. God’s word is clear that this is in fact adultery. Separation Throughout the Bible God commands His people to separate from those who are not His people. This principle applies to Christians today as well, even though many professing Christians are not following this command. Are All Christians, Really Christians? Jesus said that many who call him Lord, Lord, are not true Christians. Are you sure you haven’t bought into a false Theology that differs from the Biblical gospel? This Bible study examines some of the false teachings in professing Christian Churches that prevent salvation. The Trinity There are some professing Christians who deny the doctrine of the trinity. The word trinity doesn’t appear anywhere in the Bible, but the concept of God being three persons does repeatedly. God said He made man in his image, and we are also described as triune throughout the Bible. Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Is Psychiatry compatible with Christianity? Should a Christian ever see a Psychiatrist? These questions are answered in this Bible study. Home School God's Way Should Christians send their Children to public schools? Is it a sin to place your children in the custody of atheists and pagans? This Bible study examines what God’s view is on teaching and raising children. The Truth About Christmass Is Christmas a Christian Holiday? Did it originate with Christ? Was Christ born on December 25? This Bible study answers these and other questions regarding this popular holiday. The Fallacies of Easter Is Easter a Christian holiday? Did Jesus die on Good Friday and rise on Sunday? Where did all of these odd traditions surrounding the Holiday originate? King James Only? Some Christians say that the King James Bible is the only English Bible that is the Word of God. Many claim that it is a perfect translation, or even specially inspired, while the others are all corrupted. This Bible study examines these claims and others regarding Bible translations. Who Wears The Pants There is a popular saying which asks “Who wears the pants in your family?“ Not too long ago in America women always wore skirted garments, and men always wore pants, but today that is not so. Are pants strictly men’s wear? This Bible study examines God’s commands regarding distinction of genders, and what is modest clothing for a woman to wear.
Tongues and Gifts of the Spirit The modern Charismatic Movement places great emphasis on speaking in tongues and other gifts of the Spirit that are described in scripture. Are these for today? Do they have anything to do with a person’s salvation? These questions and others are addressed in this Bible study.
Matthew 7:16-23
"YOU WILL KNOW them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. "A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. "So then, you will know them by their fruits. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' 1 John 3:7-10
Little children, MAKE SURE NO ONE DECEIVES YOU; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Or DO YOU NOT KNOW that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? DO NOT BE DECEIVED; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such WERE some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.
Bible Studies
Who Wears The Pants There is a popular saying which asks “Who wears the pants in your family?“ Not too long ago in America women always wore skirted garments, and men always wore pants, but today that is not so. Are pants strictly men’s wear? This Bible study examines God’s commands regarding distinction of genders, and what is modest clothing for a woman to wear.
Tongues and Gifts of the Spirit The modern Charismatic Movement places great emphasis on speaking in tongues and other gifts of the Spirit that are described in scripture. Are these for today? Do they have anything to do with a person’s salvation? These questions and others are addressed in this Bible study.
Matthew 7:16-23
"YOU WILL KNOW them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. "A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. "So then, you will know them by their fruits. "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'1 John 3:7-10
Little children, MAKE SURE NO ONE DECEIVES YOU; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Or DO YOU NOT KNOW that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? DO NOT BE DECEIVED; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such WERE some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
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