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    Meeting In The Air (1 Thessalonians 4)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2024
     | 771 views

    Many no longer use the term rapture, because it is often confused with a so-called "secret" rapture. Let's look at meeting the Lord in the air, in 1 Thessalonians 4.

    Meeting the Lord in the air at His return, was once called the rapture. Many no longer prefer that term because it is so often confused with a so-called “secret” rapture. Regardless of our personal theories, the important thing is that we are ready for Christ’s return. Let’s discuss this in 1 ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Alert (1 Thessalonians 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2024
     | 727 views

    What is the biggest message in prophecy? Is it prediction addiction, figuring out times and dates and personalities? Is it to simply be alert? Let's find out in 1 Thessalonians 5.

    A church that is a joy to be around is still far from perfect. We all fail in some things. There is always room to grow in Christ. When it comes to prophecy, should we get caught up in conspiracy theories and setting dates? Should we rather always be alert and awake? Let’s find out in 1 ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecuted & Joyful (2 Thessalonians 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2024
     | 497 views

    Can a church be both persecuted and joyful? Can they be faithful? Let's find out in 2 Thessalonians 1.

    Paul, Silas, and Timothy encouraged the church in Thessaloniki during persecution. They encourage the saints not to be shaken by those who say that the day of the Lord has begun but to stand firm. They encouraged the brethren to work to earn a living and not live an idle life. Let’s ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Predictions (2 Thessalonians 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2024
     | 479 views

    Can Christians be fooled by false predictions? Let's examine this thought in 2 Thessalonians 2.

    Can Christians easily be alarmed by false predictions that the day of the Lord has already come? Was a rebellion, falling away or an apostasy predicted? How can we be sure that we are not fooled? Is standing on the bedrock teachings of Jesus important? Does the truth set us apart? Let's find ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disorderly Christians (2 Thessalonians 3)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2024
     | 491 views

    What can we do about disorderly, lazy and idle Christians? Lets look at that in 2 Thessalonians 3.

    Do we pray for our ministers? Is God faithful? Is Christ steadfast? What should we do about disorderly Christians? Let's discuss this in 2 Thessalonians 3. Do we pray for faithful ministers of the Gospel, for both their message and their safety? Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Teachings (1 Timothy 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2024
     | 511 views

    Are false teachings about the law still prevalent? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 1.

    Paul wrote this first letter to Timothy about the church in Ephesus and false teachings there about the law. Are doctrines about the law, NOT taught by Jesus or the apostles still prevalent? Is love the most important doctrine? Is the law still a focus of many false teachers? Let’s find out in 1 ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Died For Whom? (1 Timothy 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2024
     | 501 views

    For whom did Jesus die, all or just a special few? Are gender roles a curse or blessing? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 2.

    Who should we pray for? Did Jesus die just for an elect few, or everyone? Are gender roles oppressive or a blessing? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 2. Should we pray for just a few or all people, even national leaders? Why? I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024
     | 605 views

    Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

    Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Teachings (1 Timothy 4)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2024
     | 396 views

    Where to wrong teachings forbidding marriage and certain foods come from? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 4.

    Do wrong teachings from demons and hypocritical liars exist in our churches? By what authority would any church promote a vow of celibacy? Are food laws still relevant for Christians? How should churches treat young preachers? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 4. Will there be various teachings that ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Behave In Church (1 Timothy 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2024
     | 565 views

    How do we treat each other in the church? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 5.

    How should we treat each other in the church? How should we treat widows? How should widows behave? Should elders who preach well receive a double honorarium? What about accusations against elders? How should we correct elders? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 5. How should we treat men and women in ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness With Contentment (1 Timothy 6)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2024
     | 566 views

    How should we act if we have a job that we hate? How should the rich behave? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 6.

    How should a Christian act if trapped in slavery or a job they hate? Should we focus on the doctrines espoused by Jesus in the Gospels? Is money a dangerous tool that can become a root of evil or be used to bless others? Should wealthy Christians set their hopes on God or riches? Should wealthy ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Faith (2 Timothy 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2024
     | 652 views

    Do we have that same genuine faith possessed by past generations? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 1.

    Is the faith within us the same as in past generations? Has God saved us too by undeserved grace? Should we also hold the pattern of sound Gospel words in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus? Will we guard through the Holy Spirit that good thing which was committed to us? Let’s find out in 2 ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong (2 Timothy 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2024
     | 1,198 views

    Do we allow Christ to make us strong and faithful? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 2.

    Do we allow Christ Jesus to make us strong? Should we entrust the Gospel to faithful men? Should we meditate on Jesus? Do we endure all things? Have we died with Him? Are we faithful, just as He remains faithful? Let’s discuss this in 2 Timothy 2. Did Paul want Timothy to let Christ make him ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Times (2 Timothy 3)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2024
     | 946 views

    Are we in dangerous times to be a Christian? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 3.

    Will perilous times come in the last days? Should we avoid certain people? Did Paul suffer for preaching the truth? Do some ministers today suffer because they faithfully preach truth? Would they believe that all scripture is God-breathed? Let’s find out in 2 Timothy 3. Are we in dangerous times? ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach The Word Of God (2 Timothy 4)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2024
     | 745 views

    What do we want to hear preached, stories, empty headed fluff, or the Word of God? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 4.

    What should a preacher preach, topics, stories, human traditions, philosophy, reasons for people to doubt, or the word of God? Will people tolerate sound teaching? Will some complain they want smooth preaching? Will we stay faithful regardless? Let’s look in 2 Timothy 4. Did Paul encourage Timothy ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist