A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:6-7. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics: The fundamental necessity of faith to please God -- The honor and privilege that human actions can provide pleasure to the Creator -- The two pillars of faith: that God exists and that He rewards -- The linguistic connection between "He is" in Hebrews 11:6 and "I AM" in Exodus 3:14 -- The progression of faith, from "He is" to "God rewards" -- Noah's faith as a demonstration of extreme obedience through building the ark -- Noah's role as a steadfast witness condemning a wicked world -- Theological tension regarding scriptures depicting God showing emotion or changing His mind -- Reconciling God's unchangeable character with His behavioral reactions to events on earth -- The mechanism of prayer as Biblical evidence that God responds to human actions -- Diverse methods of expressing and living out Biblical faith based on personal gifts.

If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/f0ib0ld3p6u1681/Hebrews_11_06-07.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/1br1tejtj3jvcav/Hebrews_11_06-07_SLIDES.pdf/file

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at [email protected]

For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:2-10

Topics: Paul’s improvisational writing style and "method to his madness" -- Foreshadowing of major Roman doctrines in the introductory greeting -- The Gospel as a promise fulfilled from Old Testament prophecy -- Justification by faith -- Typology and the unified theme of Christ across both Testaments -- The dual nature of Christ: His earthly humanity and divine power -- Christ as the "anti-Adam" who reverses the fall of humanity -- The inclusion of Gentiles in the promise made to Abraham -- The biblical sequence of "obedience that comes from faith" -- The church’s mandate to welcome sinners and facilitate the Holy Spirit's sanctifying power -- The radical nature of being called to "belong to Jesus Christ" as servants -- The prerequisite of divine grace for experiencing true peace -- The significance of praying "through Jesus Christ" as our mediator.

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at [email protected]

For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study is an introduction to the Epistle to the Romans, and will also cover Romans 1, verse 1.

Topics: The central theme of Romans: justification by grace through faith -- Romans as a comprehensive summary of all Christian doctrines -- The historical context and value of the Epistle for the early church -- Contrasting true doctrine with works-based false teachings in the 1st century -- General outline and structure of the book of Romans -- The irony of the Gospel's simplicity versus its unknowable depths -- Paul’s circumstances and his desire to visit the church in Rome -- Theological nuances of the Greek word for "servant" as "slave" or "bondservant" -- The obligation of servanthood resulting from Christ’s redemption -- Paul’s unique calling and direct instruction from Jesus Christ -- The transformative power of God illustrated by Paul’s conversion -- Paul’s educational background as a bridge between Jewish and Gentile worlds -- Paul's transition from Pharisaical "set-apartedness" to Christian sanctification.

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at [email protected]

For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:26-39. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.
If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2gsweywhlutqfco/Hebrews_10_26-39.pdf/file
The visual slides of this study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/089ilod8h2gxqdh/Hebrews_10_26-39_SLIDES.pdf/file
Topics: The nature and dire consequences of deliberate, willful sin -- Rebutting the interpretation that Christ’s sacrifice only covers past sins -- Identifying the "raging fire" as a reference to God's "zeal of fire" in Isaiah 26 -- Correcting misconceptions that characterize God as inherently vengeful or vindictive -- God's punishment as a direct result of a person's willful rejection of God's grace -- References in the passage to Emperor Claudius's restrictions after the "Chrestus" riots -- The expulsion of Priscilla and Aquila from Rome -- Drawing motivation from past endurance through serious trials.
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