Answering Critics Series: Does the Bible Condone Rape What about Rape? Rape in the Bible is Evil An answer to skeptics who teach God condones rape. There is no commandment that states ‘you must not rape.’ But… The Bible & culture demanded that you must not rape: B1 Hamor and Dinah: C1 The crime:…
Answering Critics Series: The Bible & Slavery The Bible and Slavery Why Slavery Is Wrong A1 Ephesians 6:5-8 B1 Ephesians 6:5-8 NKJV Bond servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; (6) not with eye service, as men-pleasers,…
Answering Critics Series: The Bible & Women The Bible and Women Answering Critics Series A1 The problem B1 Some quotes from “Christians” C1 Even as the church must fear Christ Jesus, so must the wives also fear their husbands. And this inward fear must be shewed by an outward meekness and lowliness in her…
A long outline of the topic How Do Believers Recognize a Wolf in the Church? Introduction B1 There are many false teachers. B2 How can we discern them. B3 How can we reveal them to be false. B4 How can we spare others from being deceived. Notes B1 Doctrinal problems B2 Hide what they…
Purpose for Living Why Are We Here? Introduction Consider this insight from Ben Shapiro: In other words, people need meaning and purpose in life. Our focus on materialism from both the political right and left — on income inequality and intersectional victimhood from the left, and on tribal affinity and economic deregulation from the…
The word help, helpmate, helpmeet, is often misunderstood. What does it mean? The Hebrew Word Blue Letter Bible Lexicon :: Strong’s H5828 – `ezer עֵזֶר Transliteration `ezer Pronunciation ā’·zer (Key) Part of Speech masculine noun Root Word (Etymology) From עָזַר (H5826) Dictionary Aids TWOT Reference: 1598a KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x The KJV translates Strong’s H5828 in the…
Stay on Guard Theme: Repentance and Restoration Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:25 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: David got caught up in sin. He confessed and was forgiven, but he and his family suffered the consequences for years to come. Think: The high cost of sin motivates me to avoid…
Objects of Worship Theme: The Problem of Idolatry Scriptures: Deuteronomy 5:7-9 1 John 5:19-21 1 Corinthians 10:14 Colossians 3:1-5 Notes and questions B1 Objectives: (From the Fusion D6 Sunday School Lesson book) C1 Know: God gives us all things to enjoy, but we must avoid allowing anything other than God to become an object…
Much hate, fear, panic is afflicting the Usonian people. So much so that people are having a panic attacks and striking out in fear yelling, screaming insults, and even rioting. This is being encouraged and stimulated by politicians, evil capitalists, media, and others. It’s at times like this I recall Edward Bernays. That name…
Theme: Standing firm in the faith. Objectives: Know: The last days are going to be awful times. The last days are today. Think: We need to be prepared to defend the faith by knowing the Bible, true doctrine, and are able to answer questions challenging our faith. Do: Study the Bible and its doctrine,…