In Christ we have salvation as a gift of grace. But what is our responsibility? Maybe you're confused about the various requirements different Christians say accompany being a follower of Christ. Galatians raises questions of law: What rules should a Christian follow? Are we exempt through Christ? These studies from Galatians help us understand what Godâ… Read more…
We long to belong. We crave unity. We want to be loved and accepted by others. Paul's letter to the Ephesians is about uniting all things in Christ. Here we learn how to break down what separates us from God, as well as what causes disconnection within families, in churches, and between racial and ethnic groups. These newly updated studies provide a visi… Read more…
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. For centuries Christians have proclaimed these central truths. The gospel that began in space and time will ultimately be fulfilled at Christ's return. And as we wait and long for Christ's return, this gospel gives us encouragement and a reason for hope. These ten studies on Paul's letters… Read more…
We live in a culture where the beliefs and preferences of the individual are given final authority. Paul's firm commitment to the church as "the pillar and foundation of the truth" stands against the current. His letters to Timothy and Titus call us to reestablish the core beliefs of Christianity and affirm our convictions about the gospel. Through these… Read more…
"Our era is one of theological and moral confusion, even of apostasy. And the apostle summons us, as he summoned Timothy, to be strong, brave and steadfast." In this way John Stott summarizes the message of Paul's second letter to Timothy, a letter about leadership and responsibility. The inductive studies in this newly updated guide speak to all who wou… Read more…
We live in times of insecurity.
New nations are coming to birth. Social and political patterns are evolving. Violence, terrorism, and war threaten the very foundations of civilization. These external insecurities are reflected in the internal world of the mind and of the spirit. There is widespread distrust of Christian faith and a prefere… Read more…
Readers' reactions to the book of Revelation are remarkably varied. Some Christians are obsessed with it, viewing it as a kind of secret history of the world and seeking the key to decipher it. Other Christians go to the opposite extreme of neglect. They are mystified and even intimidated by the unfamiliar, so they ignore the book or give up reading it i… Read more…
Sessions with Genesis is a ten-session study unit designed to provide a compelling look at the book of Genesis. Each session is followed by a thought-provoking page of questions that allow for a deeper experience of the scriptural passages. These resources pages can be used by seminar leaders during preparation and group discussion, as well as in individual … Read more…
Sessions with Exodus is a thirteen-session study unit designed to explore the book of Exodus. William Shiell invites believers on a journey with the Israelites from bondage into the wilderness to worship with God’s presence. This study uses the questions that God’s children ask throughout Exodus to spark discussion with households and study groups about … Read more…
Sessions with Judges is a ten-session study unit designed to guide group or individual study. Judges is an adventurous read that covers a sometimes inspiring, sometimes disturbing chapter in Israel’s history. Each study is followed by a thought-provoking page of questions that allows for a deeper experience of the Scripture.
Charles Qual… Read more…
Sessions with Samuel is a ten-session study unit designed to provide a compelling look at the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. Each session is followed with a thought-provoking page of questions that allow for a deeper experience of the scriptural passages. These resource pages can be used by class leaders during preparation and group discussion, as well as in individ… Read more…
Sessions with Ezra & Nehemiah is a ten-session study unit designed to explore the story and theological themes associated with the Israelites’ return from exile. Each session is followed by a thought-provoking page of questions that allow for a deeper experience of the scriptural passages. These resource pages can be used by seminar leaders during preparat… Read more…