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Our world offers “passing pleasures” (Hebrews 11:25), but our Lord gives us full and lasting joy (John 15:11). Pleasure is dependent on outward circumstances, but joy is inward and is not disturbed by one’s environment. Pleasure is always changing, but joy is constant. Worldly delights are often followed by depression. True joy is grounded in … Continue reading “On Finding Abiding Joy – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In the book of Acts, we see several accounts of conversion that are recorded. Some people think that ‘just getting wet’ [baptism] is all there is to conversion. In addition to baptism, can you please describe some other components in conversion?” From a study of the Scriptures, we know that conversion requires … Continue reading “Components In Conversion — A Question – Bible study”

Every time I view various pictures of God’s creatures and creation, it baffles me to see how anyone could not verify the existence of an eternal God simply by looking at His beautiful and perfectly designed creation (Romans 1:18-20; cf. Genesis 1; Job 9:1-10; Psalm 19:1-6; Psalm 139:14-17; Amos 5:8; Psalm 148:1-10). With the above … Continue reading “Creation’s Many Colors – Bible study”

In Romans 6:1-2, Paul speaks directly to some folks who were obviously exploiting God’s grace: Shall we continue in sin [keep on sinning] that grace may abound? He gives a concise answer: Certainly not! [May it never be! – Romans 6:2 NASB] and uses an analogy that starkly contrasts death and life: How shall we … Continue reading “Sharing The Marvelous Wonder Of God’s Grace – Bible study”

In today’s society, many folks are trying to reverse the aging process. Those with wrinkles get facelifts, while others have injections to remove unwanted facial lines. Behind this current trend is the notion that an aging face is unacceptable. But not everyone feels that way. An elderly woman being interviewed on television was asked, “Do … Continue reading “The Wrinkles Of Our Souls – Bible study”

The Aged and the Widowed in the church of Christ in India. Brother Esudas is trying to meet a need in his land. Please read.

In the December issue of the Magnolia Messenger on page 10, Brother Dennis Doughty, preacher for the Tunica, Mississippi congregation, has written an article entitled, How I Wish the World Would Celebrate Christmas.” In his article, Brother Doughty makes this wish: I wish I could take the Christmas season and somehow change the emphasis from … Continue reading “How I Wish the World Would Celebrate Christmas – Bible study”

Date written: November 19, 1994 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 13:5 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: The Examined Life PROPOSITION: Our life ought to be an examined life because the examined life will be a life with purpose, values, and faith. OBJECTIVES: To recognize the difference between the examined life and the unexamined life. To be able tell … Continue reading “The Examined Life! – Bible study”

A retired Christian friend recently sent me via e-mail, a delightful electronic card uniquely entitled, “The Scripture Tree” complete with flowers, birds, and squirrels. By clicking on each set of flowers, a different verse of Scripture comes up ready to be read and hopefully memorized. The caption under the tree reads: You have been sent … Continue reading “The Scripture Tree – Bible study”

When Samuel (God’s prophet and judge – 1 Samuel 3:20; 1 Samuel 7:15) grew old, he appointed his sons to preside as judges over Israel (1 Samuel 8:1). Unfortunately, their character and disposition of heart was not like that of their father (1 Samuel 8:3; cf. 1 Samuel 3:10; 1 Samuel 3:19). In response to … Continue reading “The Leadership Of The Church — God Governed – Bible study”