Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 3:21-32.

Topics: Justification by grace through faith in Jesus Christ -- The universal need for the Gospel among Jews and Gentiles -- Interpretations of falling short of God's glory -- Justification as a free gift apart from works -- Redemption from sin purchased by Christ's blood -- The Old Testament mechanism of substitutionary atonement -- Parallels between Levitical sacrifices and Christ's sacrifice -- Receiving Christ's atonement through active faith -- The retroactive application of Christ's sacrifice to Old Testament saints -- The trustful anticipation of Christ by figures like Abraham -- Examples of Old Testament cries for mercy and forgiveness -- The exclusion of boasting and the call for Christian humility -- God's universal grace tearing down cultural walls -- Upholding the law through faith rather than nullifying it -- The power of grace and love over the law in motivating obedience.

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]

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 11:20. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics: The faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph about events beyond their lifetimes -- The divine prophecy to Rebekah that "the older shall serve the younger" -- Meaning and prophetic undertones in the births and naming of Esau and Jacob -- Esau's despising of his birthright -- The cultural and spiritual authority of patriarchal verbal blessings during that time -- Rebekah and Jacob's scheme to deceive Isaac -- God's sovereign purposes prevailing amidst human deception -- Isaac's favoritism and rebellious effort to countermand divine revelation -- Isaac's fearful trembling as a result of recognizing that God's will is pre-eminent -- Resolving why Hebrews 11 commends Isaac despite his moral failures -- Isaac's ultimate submission to God's will over personal preference.

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

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/gx07tm78ecsne3p/Hebrews_11_20.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/u82snjx9iscpk4n/Hebrews_11_20_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 3:19-26.

Topics: Universal human accountability under the Law and the silencing of every mouth -- The Law's purpose in exposing sin rather than conferring righteousness -- Universal condemnation before God's perfect standard of justice -- The theological turning point signaled by the phrase "But now" -- Scholarly acclaim designating Romans 3:21–26 as central to the Christian faith -- The righteousness of God given through faith as the essence of the Gospel -- The eternal, pre-creation origin of the redemptive plan within the Trinity -- Old Testament testimony to the Gospel throughout the Law and the Prophets -- Specific saving faith in Christ's sacrifice versus a general belief in a Creator -- Universal accessibility of justification apart from works, intellect, or lineage -- Scholarly definitions of biblical justification -- The distinction between a mere legal pardon and full justification -- Imputation of Christ's righteousness to the believer -- Jacob receiving Isaac's blessing in Esau's garments as a picture of unmerited inheritance.

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 11:17-19. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

Topics: Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac as the pinnacle demonstration of faith -- Addressing moral skepticism over God's command -- The Creator's sovereign authority and righteous character -- Abraham's immediate obedience versus questioning God's justice -- The episode as a typological foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice -- Divine testing of earthly attachments that rival love for God -- Typological significance of the third day and Mount Moriah's link to Calvary -- The prophetic declaration of God providing the sacrificial lamb -- Explaining the oddity of Isaac being called the "only son" -- God's covenantal perspective on Isaac as the sole child of promise -- The substitutionary ram and the revelation of "The Lord Will Provide" -- Abraham's reasoning that God could raise Isaac from the dead -- Divine rejection of human sacrifice fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all atonement.

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

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/x9ast79uzvv3k3b/Hebrews_11_17-19.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/8d3wxh19mxb3cu7/Hebrews_11_17-19_SLIDES.pptx/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 3:1-18.

Topics: Paul’s use of the Socratic method to address Jewish objections -- The Jewish advantage of being entrusted with the very words of God -- Special written revelation given to Israel versus natural revelation and conscience -- God’s unwavering faithfulness independent of human unfaithfulness -- Refuting the philosophical claim that human sin is excused by magnifying God’s righteousness -- Warnings against twisting Scripture and the call to rightly handle the word of truth -- Rejection of antinomianism and the "ends justify the means" rationale -- The crucifixion of Christ as proof that resulting good does not excuse sinful acts -- Spiritual resources for resisting the temptation to take God’s grace for granted -- Old Testament passages demonstrating the universal corruption and power of sin.

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 11:13-16. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.
Topics: Focusing faith on future fulfillment over present comfort -- The perseverance of faith until death -- Seeing unfulfilled promises from a distance through spiritual eyesight -- Admitting and confessing one's status as a foreigner and stranger on earth -- The world's hostility toward spiritual foreigners -- The temptation to return to worldly comfort -- Abraham's strict refusal to return to Mesopotamia -- Longing for a heavenly country prepared by Christ -- The recurring theme in Hebrews of "better" things through Christ -- The honor of God not being ashamed of His faithful people.
If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/rssqy47djglfsug/Hebrews_11_13-16.pdf/file
The visual slides of this study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/0ol79ywlonnbfpp/Hebrews_11_13-16_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 2:17-29.

Topics: Universal need for salvation and justification through faith -- Warning against religious arrogance and spiritual superiority -- Christ’s model of humility versus self-righteousness -- The historical advantages and privileges entrusted to the Jewish people -- The danger of relying on possession of the Law without obeying it -- Distinguishing between righteous boasting in God and sinful boasting in self -- Greater spiritual light resulting in greater moral accountability -- Religious hypocrisy causing God's name to be blasphemed among unbelievers -- Believers serving as living epistles read by the world -- The insufficiency of physical circumcision to shield against divine judgment -- Circumcision of the heart by the Spirit versus outward ritual -- Old Testament precedents prioritizing inward purity and mercy over sacrifice -- Seeking commendation and praise from God rather than human approval.

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]

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:12-16.

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 2:1-5

Topics: Refuting the Jewish assumption of exemption from divine judgment -- The rhetorical impact of Paul shifting from third-person to second-person address -- Modern applications of self-righteousness and contempt within the Christian church -- The distinction between corporate identity and personal accountability in judgment -- Practical disciplines for cultivating a personal relationship with God -- The psychological trait of judging others while ignoring personal sin -- Old Testament foundations of God's perfect righteousness and justice -- The contrast between human relative morality and God's absolute holiness -- Misinterpreting divine patience and forbearance as an endorsement or tolerance of sin -- The theological reality of "storing up wrath" versus accepting the riches of God's kindness.

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 1:21-32

Topics: The challenge of teaching difficult biblical passages on sin and judgment -- The universal, inherent knowledge of God revealed through creation -- The progression and cycle of rejecting God, leading to falling into sin -- The spiritual duty of glorifying and giving thanks to God -- The relationship between a lack of gratitude, futile thinking, and darkened hearts -- Modern and mental forms of idolatry and self-deification -- God's judgment manifested as withdrawing restraining influence and giving humanity over to sin -- The degradation of human dignity through unbridled animal passions and sexual impurity -- Biblical prohibitions concerning homosexual acts and sexual immorality -- Approaching all sinners with an attitude of grace, forgiveness, and Christ-like outreach -- The priority of justification before sanctification in the life of a believer -- Paul's ultimate goal to convince humanity of the universal need for Christ's salvation.

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