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How are they that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper to prepare themselves before they come unto it? What is required of them that receive the sacrament of the Lord's supper in the time of the administration of it? What is the duty of Christians, after they have received the sacrament of the Lord's supper?

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What makes Scripture the ultimate treasure for believers? Explore 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and discover the inspiration and sufficiency of God's Word. In this expository sermon on 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Pastor Richard Caldwell examines the divine origin and absolute authority of the written Word of God. Every word of the Old and New Testaments is God-breathed, meaning the whole of the Bible is completely inerrant, trustworthy, and necessary for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. True servants of God are distinguished from spiritual deceivers by their unwavering faithfulness to biblical truth. Because God is the ultimate author of the Bible, there is no substitute for its unique work in the life of a Christian. The Word of God profitably instructs believers in the right path, convicts and rebukes sinful errors, restores the repentant through biblical correction, and trains God's people in ongoing righteousness. Through both the tearing down of sin and the building up in holiness, the Spirit of God uses the sacred writings to mature and protect the church. Ultimately, the faithful stewardship of God's Word thoroughly equips the man of God for every good work in ministry and life. Before the Bible accomplishes its work through faithful men, it must first do its transformative work within them. How we respond to the reproof, correction, and instruction of the Bible reveals our true relationship with Jesus Christ. Key Biblical Takeaways: - The Whole of Scripture is God-Breathed: Every word of the Old and New Testaments originates from God down to the smallest letter and stroke, making the Bible completely inerrant, authoritative, and trustworthy.

Eternity shapes how Christians live today. Dave Jenkins explains how Colossians 3:1–4 and 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 direct believers toward lasting priorities, endurance in suffering, and faithful obedience. Learn how the hope of glory and Christ's promised return strengthen us to live faithfully in the present. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Revelation was given to encourage the Christian and the Church. The Triune God gives Absolutes, Certainties and Realities

In this Sunday School lesson, Pastor Ed Decker takes us back to the foundation of our faith: understanding what we believe and why we believe it. What is doctrine? What is theology? And why does it matter that Christians know what the Bible actually teaches? Our faith is not built upon tradition, personal opinion, or simply what someone else has told us. God has given us His Word so that we can know what He teaches and be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us. In this lesson, we will examine the meaning of doctrine and theology and consider why every believer should have a biblical foundation for what he believes. "Be ready always to give an answer…" — 1 Peter 3:15

How should the people of God respond when they see the wickedness of the world around them? In Genesis 18:16–33, God reveals His coming judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah, and Abraham draws near to intercede. His prayer rests upon the righteous character of God: "Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" Through Abraham's conversation with the Lord, we see the justice, patience, and mercy of God—and what it means for God's people to pray in a world facing judgment. Rather than merely condemning the darkness around us, Christians are called to intercede, to desire that more would believe, and to faithfully make the appeal of Christ to the lost.

Paul closes the subject of Christian liberty with a summation. God, sovereign over all, grants great freedom to His people. Liberty consists of at least four categories: – Freedom from the curse and bondage of sin—washed in the blood of Christ. – Freedom from the ceremonial law, now fulfilled in Christ our High Priest and sacrifice. – Freedom from the doctrines and commandments of men that bind the conscience beyond Scripture. – Freedom to choose our course in indifferent things—not commanded or forbidden—always with love, wisdom, and self-discipline. Chapters 8–10 set the frame: liberty with knowledge and love (ch. 8); voluntary surrender of rights for the gospel (ch. 9); warning against liberty that becomes idolatry (ch. 10:1–22). These concluding verses give seven aspects of how we should use liberty: with discernment; with self-denial; with peace of mind; with regard to the conscience of others; with a view to the glory of God; without giving offense; with Paul as our example.