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Lessons In Apologetics #6: Pantheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2011

As a worldview, Pantheism has plagued the religious thought of both the East and West from ancient times on up through our contemporary day.

If Deism is the belief that God is so transcendent from the cosmos He created that He no longer participates directly in it, Pantheism must be the worldview at the other end of the continuum believing that a higher power exists as Pantheism holds that God is so immanent with the universe that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons On Parenting From Daniel Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2022

Daniel teaches us some good lessons that can be applied to parenting.

Introduction The Book of Daniel was written about the main character- Daniel. It is not written about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego although they take center stage in Chapter 3 and Daniel is absent from that entire chapter. It was Daniel who had center stage in Chapters 1 and 2. In Chapter 1, it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Adam And Eve

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 12, 2024

Adam could have repented and come back to God. God gave him a chance to repent. But instead of admitting the fault he blamed his wife (Genes 3:12). If Adam had admitted the fault of disobedience to God, God would have forgiven him.

God could have stopped Eve from sinning. Do you think God did not know when satan was entering the garden of Eden? Was God unaware of satan tempting His precious child Eve? The closing of Genesis 3 speaks about God keeping Cheru-bims to watch over the garden with a flaming sword (Genesis 3:24). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:2-5, Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Life Of Judas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

If you don’t change, you could be headed in the wrong direction, just like Judas. Your future is in the fold, and where you go from here is up to you. Sometimes we have the best intentions with the wrong motives.

"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. "But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63-71

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Will Of God Door Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

What is the will of God?

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Door Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully.

A. WHY MUST YOU STUDY/SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Determine to know and apply all the Bible so you can serve the Lord accurately and successfully. “Study the Scriptures to know them completely, so you can faithfully serve the LORD correctly and successfully” (2 Timothy 2:15, ELT). 2. Learn the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 John 5:20, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Door Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 1, 2024

Spiritual direction when facing problems.

A. ASKING GOD’S HELP/DIRECTION WHEN FACING A DECISION 1. You must ask God to help you make the decision. “Ask and you will receive” (Matthew 7:7). 2. You must ask in Jesus’ name (through His personal intercession for you). “You can ask anything in My name and I will do it” (John 14:13, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 14:13, 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Indecision Is No Choice Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Choice usually involves more than one option.

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21, Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Christ Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024

The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.

1. What two phases of Christ’s work does the writer point out? Messenger and High Priest (Hebrews 3:1). 2. What other double titles of Christ do we have? Author, Finisher (12:2), Shepherd, Bishop (1 Peter 2:25), Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and End (Rev. 1:8). 3. While fully admitting the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist