FBCJ SOLID Youth

We conclude our study in the book of Romans looking at that which meant most to Paul; the focal point of his ministry; the heartbeat behind why he labored so exhaustively. Everything we covered doctrinally has built to this point as Paul nails it home in these final two chapters. Tune in to see what that "end zone" actually is.

Our final lesson in our series on How to Study the Bible covers one of the final verses Christ gave to all of the disciples in their final lesson of discipleship (John 16:12). Tune in to see how it applies to Bible study!

Chapter 14 is often referred to as the chapter dealing with "Preferences vs. Principles". While not quoted from often, this chapter contains all important life lessons that if not carefully applied, can kill any youth ministry or church.

Paul continues his practical guide of living righteously in chapter 13 by talking about our relationship to worldly leaders and our relationship to our lost neighbors. It's a stirring reminder that we all owe a debt of giving the gospel out to others (Rom. 1:14-16), and that those who preach the gospel should live the gospel (1 Cor. 9:14; Phil. 1:27).

Paul enters the fourth quarter of Romans by finally centering on the most practical parts of the book. Now that we're in Christ and our glorification secured (chapters 6-8), how ought we to live our lives? He kicks things off in this chapter by reminding us that as we have received Christ Jesus, so ought we to walk therein (Col. 2:7): WE'RE DEAD, HE LIVES THROUGH US!

Sometimes studying your Bible requires you to be like a detective: you need to investigate things from multiple different angles until the pieces fit. Yet, there are other times where we tend to make things more convoluted when the answer is right in front of our face. Remember that God wrote the Bible to REVEAL truth, not hide it. These three factors will help with that simplicity. 

In Daniel chapter 1, the world of a young man and his friends completely changed. In our everyday lives, the world is going to try to change us, but how should we respond? Will we let the world change us, or will we change the world for Christ?

The following key of Bible study may just be the most important factor of them all. If your heart isn't willing to change based upon what the Word of God says, how can we possibly think he's going to continue to give us more truth? Today we see an example through King Josiah and how he responded during his crisis of belief should be an example to us all.

Chapter 11 is perhaps the clearest example to refute what is the most common false doctrine plaguing churches: Replacement Theology. God is not permanently done with the nation of Israel. Tonight will clear all of that up!

The following key of Bible study may just be the most important factor of them all. If your heart isn't willing to change based upon what the Word of God says, how can we possibly think he's going to continue to give us more truth?