Christian Living

  • New Christian Handbook Part 3

    Apostles’ Creed B1 Statement http://www.ccel.org/creeds/apostles.creed.html 1. I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: 2. And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: 3. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary: 4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended…

  • New Christian Handbook Part 2

    New Christian Handbook Part 2 Basic Doctrine Reasonable or Not? B1 The beginning (I don’t necessarily agree with all the presenters, but they give some reasons for a beginning). C1 Videos D1 God vs Atheism: Which is more rational? (Video link) D2 Does Science Argue For or Against God? (Video link) D3 Does God…

  • New Christian Handbook Part 1

    New Christian Handbook Part 1 Preface There are many other pamphlets and courses for new Christians that are much better than this, but perhaps this might help, encourage, stimulate, and ground someone in the faith. That is my only intent. This copy is Copyright © 2019 by Len Gane All rights reserved but the…

  • Fruit of the Spirit

    Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 WEL But, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Ephesians 5:9 WEL For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. The Spirit B1 This is the…

  • Storms

    Storms The Bible has many verses about storms. I want to look at a few verses about the storms of life. The difficulties, hurts, fears, memories, pain, sufferings of the present and past. Job was well acquainted with grief from the storms of life. B1 This is how Job felt: Job 9:17 GNB He…

  • Who Is Our Lord?

    Who Is Our Lord? There are only 2 lords. Some may think they are their own master and lord, but this is foolishness. People hurt them, steal from them, tax them, and eventually they die. They have no authority. There are only 2 lords. We can either serve God or the devil. It is…

  • Some Lessons to Learn from Elijah and the Widow in Zarephath

    Some Lessons to Learn from Elijah and the Widow in Zarephath 1 Kings 17:8-24 8 Then the LORD said to Elijah, 9 “Now go to the town of Zarephath, near Sidon, and stay there. I have commanded a widow who lives there to feed you.” 10So Elijah went to Zarephath, and as he came to the town gate, he saw…

  • Truth in Unrighteousness

    Truth in Unrighteousness Romans 1:18 WEL For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. How do people suppress the truth? In unrighteousness? This is done by burying the truth. Covering up truth. Ignoring truth. Lying about the truth. We see this being…

  • 1 Timothy Studies Chapter 6

    1 Timothy 6 1 Timothy 6:1-2 B1 Paul continues the pastoral responses to various congregational issues. B2 Employers and employees C1 Servants (I’ve already answered the question about slavery and the Bible). C2 The application for most of us today is employee and employer relations. C3 We are to give respect to our employer.…

  • Jesus’ Teaching and Truth Sets Us Free

    Jesus’ Teaching and Truth Sets Us Free John 8:31-32 WEL Then Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly my disciples, 32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. The formula 1. Continue in my teaching 2. Truly…