He was a companion, caring, courageous, confirmed, compliant, and committed. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about commitment: Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:57–62; Luke 14:26? Continue

He was a companion, caring, courageous, confirmed, compliant, and committed. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about commitment: Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:57–62; Luke 14:26? Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: Read Luke 3:7–14. What observations can you make about John’s sermon? Continue

Note the preparation, the procedure, and the product. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses add to our study today: Isaiah 64:8; 2 Timothy 2:21; James 1:12? Continue

A historical example: Athanasius Scriptures for Study: What do these verses say about false teachers: Mark 13:22; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Peter 2:1–3? Continue

We ready our defense, release our offense, and rejoice in our victory. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about our spiritual battle: 2 Corinthians 4:4; 11:3, 13–15; 1 Peter 5:8? Continue

There must be order in our character, our conduct, and our churches. Scriptures for Study: How do these OT passages set the precedent for orderliness: 1 Chronicles 16:37–42; 2 Chronicles 29:35; Ezra 6:18? Continue

First, blameless speaks of the positional gain of salvation, and second, the practical goodness for sanctification. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about blamelessness: Ephesians 5:27; Philippians 1:9–10; 2:14–15? Continue

We must be unwavering, unmovable, unceasing, and undiscourageable. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage you: Galatians 6:9; Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 6:10; 2 Peter 3:17? Continue

We see self-dedication, self-discipline, and self-denial. Scriptures for Study: What observations can you make in these verses: Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 3:14; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 4:5, 7–8? Continue