Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1. Spirit - What is the difference in Spirit (with a capital "S") and spirit (with a small "s")? What is the primary work of the Holy Spirit? 2. L... [ Continue Reading ]
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1. Hypocrisy - What is hypocrisy? How can you tell if a person is a hypocrite? Does the presence of hypocrites hinder the growth of the church? How can you cure a hypocrite? 2. Seared - How is our conscience seared? Explai... [ Continue Reading ]
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 1. Forbidding - Who has the right to establish such rules in the church? Why was celibacy introduced? When was it first required? 2. Abstain... [ Continue Reading ]
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 1. Every creature - Does this include insects, worms, etc.? Is there anything in the animal kingdom that Christians should NOT eat? 2. Refused - Should we eat whatever is set before us? Is if prop... [ Continue Reading ]
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 1. Sanctified - How is our food sanctified? What happens if we eat food which is not sanctified? How does the Word of God sanctify our meat? What role does prayer have in the sancification of our food?... [ Continue Reading ]
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the word of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 1. Brethren - Who is my brother? When does one become a brother in Christ? How does this term describe our re... [ Continue Reading ]
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1. Profane - Is it possible to "profane" things, people? How does one profane spiritual truths? 2. Fables - What is a fable? How does a fable differ from a parable? what is the danger in listening to fables? 3.... [ Continue Reading ]
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1. Exercise - Does God require us to exercise our physical bodies? Should the church have aerobic classes for its members? In what ways can we tak... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation. 1. Faithful - What is the meaning of faithful? How can you tell if a person is faithful? How do you measure faithfulness? 2. Acceptation - How are we to receive the teachings in the Bible? What is included in accepting the message from God?... [ Continue Reading ]
For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe. 1. Labor - What is implied in this word? Is working for God - Labor? 2. Reproach - Do Christians suffer reproach today? How did the early Christians s... [ Continue Reading ]
These things command and teach. 1. Command - Does God have commands for us today? List some commands in the New Testament. 2. Teach - What are we to teach? To whom are these things to be taught? How are we to do this teaching? Who is to be a teacher?... [ Continue Reading ]
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity. 1. Youth - What responsibility does the church have to its young people? What responsibility do the youth in the church have toward the older members? 2. Example - Who... [ Continue Reading ]
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 1. Attendance - What does this word mean? Does God just require us to "show up" at worship services? In what should we give attendance? 2. Reading - Does it make a difference what magazines you read? What books would you suggest... [ Continue Reading ]
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 1. Gift - Do Christians today have gifts? How can God use our abilities to serve His purpose? How would you show someone that miracles have ceased? 2. Prophecy - What is proph... [ Continue Reading ]
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear unto all. 1. Meditate - Is meditation part of our activity as Christians? What abuses have some made of this practice? What is involved in meditation? 2. Wholly - Can we be "part time" Christians? Does God expec... [ Continue Reading ]
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1. Heed - What is included in taking heed? Does this involve more than just watching? What should pay special attention to? 2. Doctrine - What is doctrine? Is doctri... [ Continue Reading ]