Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians - #08
The Spiritual Man vs. the Natural Man
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What is the difference between a natural man and a spiritual man? Is this the result of Calvinistic unconditional predestination or personal choice? What problems occur when people are natural or carnal? How did this relate to the problem in Corinth of dividing over preachers? Do preachers themselves sometimes have problems caused by jealousy?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians #07
The Holy Spirit's Role in Revelation of Scripture
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How was the gospel revealed and recorded in the Bible? Can we know what other people are thinking? How did the Holy Spirit know what to reveal? Are the words of Scripture inspired or just the ideas? Did the writers make mistakes in delivering the message?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Bible, Gender, Transgendereism
How Many Genders? How Is Gender Determined? What Are Gender Roles?
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Is gender a spectrum? A matter of choice? When is it determined? What should be the roles of men and women in the home, church, and society? How does transgenderism relate to homosexuality? What about men in women's restrooms and facilities? What about cross dressing and drag queens? What does the Bible say? Has the Creator spoken?
This material is also available as an article here: https://gospelway.com/morality/transgenderism.php
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians - #06
Not the Wisdom of Men but the Power of God
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People must trust the power of the gospel of Christ, not the wisdom, eloquence, or personality of preachers. The gospel was revealed by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by the power of miracles. It reveals the wisdom of God that was ordained from the foundation of the world but was hidden till revealed by the New Testament apostles and prophets.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians - #05
He Who Glories, Let Him Glory in the Lord
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Not many wise, powerful, or noble in the eyes of the world accept the gospel. God's plan appeals more to people whom society considers foolish, weak, despised, or unimportant. Why would God deliberately choose to appeal to such people? What lessons should we learn regarding the abilities of preachers, church organization, and gospel preaching?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Similarity Is Not Sameness
Similarity Is Not Sameness
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Many people assume that similar things should be treated the same, but this is not always true. Consider the similarities but differences between God, man, woman, animals, Jesus, the church, and baptism.
This material is also available as a free Bible study article at
https://gospelway.com/invitations/similarity-sameness.php
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians - #04
Wisdom of Men vs. Wisdom of God
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In religion people often trust in human learning: educators, philosophers, scientists, professors, psychologists instead of God's word. Some want to follow preachers because of their education degrees or seminary training. What problems can come from emphasizing human wisdom? How do people view God, Christ, and the gospel when they trust human wisdom?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians #03
Is Baptism Essential to Salvation? Should Babies Be Baptized?
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Denominations today are divided much like the division Paul condemned in Corinth. Religious leaders are often exalted to honor them. Paul said he was not sent to baptize but to preach: did this mean we are saved without baptism? He baptized a household: does this authorize infant baptism?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bble Study: 1 Corinthians - #02
Let There Be No Divisions Among You
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Paul instructed the Corinthian church to overcome their divisions, yet modern denominations are more divided from one another than Corinth was. How important is religious unity and what does it require? Were Jesus and His Father united or divided? How important is following the proper spiritual guide or standard, and how important are proper attitudes?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Consequences of Jesus' Death
What Does the Cross of Christ Mean to You?
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What is the connection between Jesus' death and forgiveness of sin? How important are the gospel, the church, baptism, and a faithful life? If we are saved by Jesus' death, then do we need these other things or can we be saved without them? If we do not see our need for all of them, do we really understand Jesus' death?
This material is available as a free Bible study article at
https://gospelway.com/salvation/benefit_blood.php
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: 1 Corinthians - #01
Corinth: A Troubled and Divided Church
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Corinth was an influential city in ancient Greece and a major trade center, known for immorality. The church consisted of new converts who were divided and troubled, struggling to overcome the evils of their society. Paul introduced his letter by affirming his authority as an apostle and reminding them that they were sanctified or set apart from the evils around them.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Silent Years - #04
Synagogues, Pharisees, and Sadducees
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What were the synagogues and why were they important in the spread of the gospel? In what ways did Jesus criticize the Pharisees? Did He say they were wrong for emphasizing strict obedience to the law? What did the Sadducees believe and how did Jesus disprove their views? Who were the scribes, the Sanhedrin council, and the Herods?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Studies: Silent Years #03
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Apocrypha
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What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what is their significance regarding our knowledge of the Scriptures? Do they confirm or contradict other copies of Scripture? What is the Apocrypha and what is their role in Scripture? Who accepts them and who rejects them? What evidence indicates whether they belong in the Scriptures? What is the Septuagint and why is it important?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: How Did Jesus View Scripture?
How Did Jesus View the Accuracy, Inspiration, and Authority of Scripture?
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Many people doubt or deny the accuracy or authority of the Bible. Did Jesus believe in the accuracy of Creation, Noah's flood, and Jonah? Did He believe the Old and New Testaments were inspired by God as authority and a standard to guide people to know and obey the word of God? May we take a middle-ground position that we are followers of Jesus but we doubt some Bible teachings?
This material is also available as a free article here:
https://gospelway.com/bible/scripture-and-jesus.php
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Silent Years - #02
They Feared the Lord Yet Served Their Own Gods
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Persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes resulted in the Maccabean Revolt led by Mattathias Hasmoneas and his sons, especially Judas. They won military victories against great odds, purified the temple, and established a dynasty. The Samaritans were a mixed race that resulted from intermarriage of Israelites with foreigners moved in by Assyria. They had a mixed religion that acknowledged God but compromised with false religion.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: The Silent Years - #01
They Shall Defile the Sanctuary Fortress
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"The Years of Silence" are a period of some four hundred years between Malachi and the life of Christ in which we have no inspired record of prophets who lived or wrote. However, events developed during this period that relate to the Bible record of the New Testament. The class discusses the Grecian Empire of Alexander the Great and the following Ptolemy and Seleucid kingdoms, including the persecutions by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study" Malachi - #8
I Will Send You Elijah the Prophet
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When people claimed that service to God was vain, He replied that He would distinguish the righteous from the wicked. The wicked would be destroyed but those who feared God would be blessed. So the people should obey His law. Then God promised to send Elijah the prophet to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Malachi #7
A Book of Remembrance Was Written before Him
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Some people claimed that serving God was vain because it did not give physical benefits in this life that they expected. God said those who truly feared Him would be written in His book of remembrance. They would be His jewels, and He would distinguish them from the wicked.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #6
Robbing God in Tithes and Offerings
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The people were cursed because they failed to give the offerings that the law required. If they brought the tithes, He would bless them richly. How does the New Testament require us to finance church work? Does God require giving a tenth (tithe) today? In what ways might we be guilty of robbing God?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Importance of Truth
Truth Matters: The Importance of Truth
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Our society increasingly belittles the importance of truth in spiritual and moral Issues. Some say there is no absolute truth or truth for you is whatever you believe it to be. How essential is truth regarding the existence of God and the truth of His word. Do we need the truth regarding salvation, morals, the church, worship, and doctrine? Is truth essential in government, business, the family, education, and science?
This material is also available as a free Bible study article at
https://gospelway.com/bible/truth-importance.php
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #5
The Messenger Who Would Prepare the Way
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The people accused God of injustice. God responded by predicting He would send His messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the Messenger of the covenant. He will demand repentance, purify the people, and witness against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, and other evils.
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #4
Marriage a Divine Institution: One Man for One Woman for Life
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Marriage is a covenant relationship ordained by God at creation: one man and one woman joined in marriage for life. Families that respect God's plan for the home are a blessing to the husband, the wife, and the children. God seeks godly offspring and hates divorce, All perversions of marriage constitute treachery against God's institution and against the other family members.
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #3
You have caused many to stumble at the law
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God’s covenant required priests to fear God, teach the law, and practice justice. But He accused the priests that they had departed from the way, caused others to stumble, shown partiality, and corrupted the covenant. He warned them that disobeying His command would cause them to be cursed. How well are we fulfilling our covenant responsibilities?
Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #2
If I Am a Master Where Is My Reverence?
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God deserved honor but the people despised Him by offering sacrifices that were lame, sick, or stolen. Would a governor, father, or master accept such gifts favorably? Instead of obtaining God’s blessing, such gifts brought God’s curse. What lessons should we learn about our worship to God? Do we believe that how we worship does not matter or do we give God our best?
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Video Bible Study: Malachi - #1
In What Way Have You Loved Us?
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When God affirmed His love for the people of Judah, they showed lack of respect for God by questioning His love. He reminded them that He had chosen Israel to be His special nation rather than the Edomites who descended from Esau. Did God's love for Israel prove Calvinistic unconditional predestination of each individual to eternal salvation or damnation?
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