Woodland Hills Church of Christ

Overcoming Apostasy: The Better Covenant Hebrews 8:8-12 Introduction: Hebrews is about saving Christians from the danger of falling away. None of us are immune to it. As Paul said, “Let anyone who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall.” For that reason, I have been trying my best to examine the Hebrew letter from … Overcoming Apostasy: The Better Covenant, Hebrews 8:8-12 Read More »

God’s Work in the Gospel Questions Asked by a New Bible Student Introduction:  Ezekiel 36:37-38 First, notice the Lord’s promise The importance of asking God providing the opportunities and the increase Colossians 4:2-3 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open … Answering Questions from a New Bible Student Read More »

Overcoming Apostasy: Our Great High Priest Hebrews 7-9 Introduction: If you have followed these lessons, you would know by now that the preacher of the Hebrew letter has five strong warning sections concerning falling away. That he gives these to longtime Christians and not new Christians, should stand as a strong message and need for … Overcoming Apostasy: Our Great High Priest, Hebrews 7-9 Read More »

Hope for the Hopeless John 5:1-14 Introduction: As we have noted before, John records only 7 miracles, more accurately, 7 signs. But of all the miracles from which John could have chosen, I marvel at some of the signs he used to portray Jesus as the Son of God and to give us hope for … John 5:1-14 Hope for the Hopeless Read More »

Overcoming Apostasy: When God Swore by Himself Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: Please notice that verse 13 of our text begins with “for.” Our writer and preacher is now transitioning from one of the strongest warnings of falling away to one of the strongest motivations. The goal is a full assurance of hope until the end (vs.11).  … Overcoming Apostasy: When God Swore by Himself, Hebrews 6:13-20 Read More »