Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 1. Servants - What group of people are being discussed here? Are there different types of servants? Are these people slaves or just hired to work as perso... [ Continue Reading ]
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. 1. Believing - Is more than faith in the existence of God included here? What quali... [ Continue Reading ]
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 1. Teach - Does this word refer to public, oral teaching? Can one teach error in private? Can one hold to an erroneous view, which he does no... [ Continue Reading ]
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, where cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings. 1. Proud - Is it always wrong to have pride? Are there more than one kind of pride? What is wrong with being proud? 2. Doting - Have you ever seen anyone doting? How... [ Continue Reading ]
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 1. Disputings - Can Christians disagree? Is it wrong to have disputes about matters of opinion? 2. Destitute - What does it mean to be destitute of the truth? Does... [ Continue Reading ]
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1. Godliness - What is godliness? How can you tell if a person is godly? Are you a godly person? 2. Contentment - In what ways must we learn to be content? In what ways must we not be content? What are the benefits of contentment?... [ Continue Reading ]
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1. Nothing - How wealthy are we when we are born? 2. Carry out - How many material things do we take with us when we die? How much wealth follows us into eternity?... [ Continue Reading ]
And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. 1. Food and raiment - Should we have a different attitude toward necessities of life and the comforts of life? what is the difference between needs and wants? 2. Content - What is contentment? How can we become content? List some areas wher... [ Continue Reading ]
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 1. Rich - Who is rich? How do you measure rich or poor? 2. Temptation - Does this word always mean being enticed to do evil? List some ways we are tem... [ Continue Reading ]
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1. Love - Give a definition of love. How can people love things? Are there people who love money? 2. Money - Is money evil? Should Christ... [ Continue Reading ]
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 1. Flee - What actions are included in fleeing? List some things the Bible commands us to flee from. 2. Follow - What actions are included in following? List some things the Bible... [ Continue Reading ]
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou are also called, and hast professed a good confession before many witnesses. 1. Fight - Are Christians to fight? What kind of fight is discussed here? Who are we to fight? Where does this fight take place? 2. Eternal life - Wh... [ Continue Reading ]
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 1. Charge - What is a charge as used in this verse? Can we "charge" people today? What is the difference in a charge and a command? 2. Quicken - What d... [ Continue Reading ]
That thou keep the commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; 1. Spot - Make a list of "spots" that should be avoided. (See also this word in Ephesians 5:27) 2. Appearing - When is the appearing of Jesus? To whom will he appear? Will there be people who wi... [ Continue Reading ]
Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 1. His times - How does his time differ from our time? What is he waiting for? Why did Jesus not come yesterday? 2. King - Is Jesus now a King? Over what is he King? Where is his throne?... [ Continue Reading ]
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. 1. Only - Does this verse teach that Jesus is the only person who has immortality? Does this verse teach that Jesus only has immortality... [ Continue Reading ]
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 1. Rich - What kind of wealth is mentioned here? List some ways we can be "rich in this world." 2. Trust - What is written on Ameri... [ Continue Reading ]
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 1. Rich - How does rich in this verse differ from rich in verse 17? Can we rich in good works and be poor in material things? Can one be rich both ways? 2. Distribute - Does this teach that a rich man... [ Continue Reading ]
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 1. In store - What does this term imply? What does this phrase mean in 1 Corinthians 16:2 ? Does this word give authority for the church to have a treasury? 2. Foundation - What is... [ Continue Reading ]
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 1. Committed - What does it mean to be committed? Does the Bible require total commitment? What was wrong with the "Crossroads" teachings and demands for total co... [ Continue Reading ]
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. 1. Erred - How can one err concerning their faith? List some errors in our faith that can result in our being lost. 2. Amen - What does this word mean? It is proper to say, "Amen" during a sermon? Should people say, ... [ Continue Reading ]