Answering Basic Questions: Conclusion

Answering Basic Questions

“But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). We began this series with the passage above. As Christians, we need to be ready to […]

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Answering Basic Questions (Part 12): What Happens When We Die?

Answering Basic Questions

Death is a sad reality of life. Everyone understands this, whether they are religious or not. But what comes after death? Many wonder about this, but not everyone has an answer that satisfies their curiosity. However, if we look to the Bible, we can find the answer to this question. What happens when we die? […]

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“God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”

An angel defeats the Assyrian army

At least for those of us who live in the United States, we have all likely heard this phrase at some point: “God helps those who help themselves.” This statement is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). It is also sometimes cited as an example of a phrase that people mistakenly think is in the […]

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Answering Basic Questions (Part 11): What Is the Work of the Church?

Answering Basic Questions

Earlier in this series, we discussed the question: What is the church? A related question, and one that will come up from time to time, is about what local churches are to be doing. If you ask various people, you will likely get many different answers. This is the reason why there is an almost […]

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Video Lessons on 1 Timothy

Bible Study Series: 1 Timothy

We recently completed a 15-lesson series of video lessons on 1 Timothy. You can click on the video player below to begin watching the series. Or you can scroll down to go directly to individual lessons.

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Answering Basic Questions (Part 10): Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Answering Basic Questions

The New Testament talks a lot about the Holy Spirit, yet many do not have a clear understanding of who or what the Holy Spirit is. However, it is important that we recognize who (not what) the Holy Spirit is and understand His work and purpose. Who is the Holy Spirit? Let us notice four […]

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Can We Entertain Angels Today?

Abraham welcomes the angels

The beginning of Hebrews 13 contains a series of brief admonitions about showing brotherly love (v. 1), being hospitable (v. 2), remembering brethren in prison (v. 3), holding marriage in honor (v. 4), being content (v. 5-6), and so on. One particular statement related to the instruction about hospitality has led to questions and speculations […]

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