(1) Research a Person. Studying a person from the Bible can be an extremely meaningful way to gain insight about God and his relationship with humanity. The Bible presents story after story that centers around people’s interactions with God and their response to God’s call on their lives.
Inductive Bible Study - Part 1 (3) Application Determine the passage’s theological principles. An essential part of application is determining what timeless principles are taught in a passage. The meaning of a passage will be applied differently at different times and in different places, but the underlying truths of
Inductive Bible Study - Part 2 (1) Observation The Observation stage of inductive Bible study involves reading the text closely and making sure you understand the basic details of the passage. In Observation you ask the basic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how. It’s very important
Sin comes under the judgment of God. God’s judgment on sin (1) God is the judge of sin Is 26:21 – For behold, the Lord comes out of His place To punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; …. Ps 99:8; Is 13:11; Am 3:14;
(1) Read your passage. Read your passage several times in your preferred Bible version. As you read, mark any words or ideas that draw your attention. You could highlight things you want to look up later or key phrases or sentences that seem important for the theme or main idea
As a part of his sovereignty and authority, God is executor of his righteousness within the created order. Jesus Christ shares in this ongoing work. God is Judge over the whole of creation. (1) He judges the earth. Ge 18:25 – Far be it from You to do such a
Mortality is the human state of being subject to death and decay. God did not create human beings to be like this; mortality is the consequence of sin and is countered by the gospel promise of eternal life in Jesus Christ. Mortality Originated in the Fall Ge 2:16–17
Investigating the life of a person from the Bible is a way to gain an understanding about God and how he relates with human beings. The Bible presents story after story that focuses on people’s dealings with God and their reaction to God’s call on their lives. Sometimes
A textual sermon is different from a topical sermon. A topical sermon begins with a topic; a textual sermon begins with a biblical text. A textual sermon is one in which the main divisions are derived from a brief portion of Scripture. Each of these divisions is then used as
First step: Meditate upon the passage that you are going to teach. * Go to a place where you will not be interrupted by people. Then ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you meditate upon God’s Word. * Read (aloud) your passage from your Bible at least two times.
See the previous series: Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 1 Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 2 (11) Write and develop your sermon. 1. Organize your sermon material. Review and organize any insights, illustrations, quotes, or other supporting material for your sermon that you gathered during your passage study. Now you
Other series: Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 1 Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 3 (6) Study your passage. 1. Identify the Basic Facts of Your Passage Before digging into the specifics of your passage, you want to become familiar with the original situation of this biblical book. Only once you
Preaching
See the advance series: Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 2 Expository Sermon Preparation - Part 3 (1) Begin with prayer. Pray, asking God to open this passage to you and help you to open it for others. The goal of your preaching is to bring about spiritual transformation in your
Eschatology
Death is the end of life in the present world. General Information About Death 1. Death is a result of Adam’s sin Ro 5:12 - Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all
Eschatology
God’s promises about the future are certain because it is under God’s control. Christians should live on the basis that these promises, which focus on the return of Jesus Christ, will be fulfilled. Key Aspects of Future Hope 1. Believers will go to heaven. 1 Pe 1:4
Eschatology
Believers in Jesus Christ will depart from this present life to the joy of God’s presence. Death is a normal experience for believers. Ro 14:8 - For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live
Eschatology
The NT points to judgment beyond death and to the believers’ hope in resurrection, to a more complete enjoyment of God’s presence and his blessings and to the promise of a new heaven and earth.