Bible Study - Learning The Message of the Bible
Speaker: Donald Elliott Location: WCF Tape Library Date: Unknown Topic: Bible Study Talks Lesson 01 - Introduction Lesson 02 - God - The First Fact of Existence Lesson 03 - Jesus Christ - Who Was He, Who is He? Lesson 04 - Sin and Death or Forgiveness and Life Lesson 05 - The Resurrection of Jesus Lesson 06 - Making an Agreement with God Lesson 07 - The Coming Messiah Lesson 08 - Future of the Earth Lesson 09 - Resurrection and Judgement Lesson 10 - Faith in God and in His Good News Lesson 11 - Starting a New Life
Classes
Class 1: Lesson 01 - Introduction
The class introduces a series on understanding the Bible, emphasizing its importance and divine inspiration. It outlines the structure of the series and encourages active engagement with the Bible during the lessons.
Class 2: Lesson 02 - God - The First Fact of Existence
The class discusses God as the first fact of existence, emphasizing his role as the creator and the source of all life. It covers God's attributes such as being eternal, a person, and one supreme being, and highlights the importance of loving and honoring God.
Class 3: Lesson 03 - Jesus Christ - Who Was He, Who is He?
The class explores Jesus Christ's identity and role as the Messiah, discussing his life, teachings, and resurrection. It examines biblical prophecies and Jesus' claims about his kingship and divinity, emphasizing his continuing relevance as a living person in heaven.
Class 4: Lesson 04 - Sin and Death or Forgiveness and Life
The class discusses the relationship between sin and death, emphasizing that sin leads to death, and explores how forgiveness and faith in Jesus Christ offer a way out of death through salvation and resurrection. It covers key passages from Genesis, Romans, and other books to explain the consequences of sin and the solution provided by Christ's sacrifice.
Class 5: Lesson 05 - The Resurrection of Jesus
The class discusses the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its importance as a test of Christianity's validity. It covers Jesus' predictions of his death and resurrection, the events leading to his crucifixion, and the subsequent appearances to his disciples and Paul, highlighting the transformative impact on their lives.
Class 6: Lesson 06 - Making an Agreement with God
Class 7: Lesson 07 - The Coming Messiah
The class discusses the concept of the Messiah, focusing on both the Jewish and Christian perspectives. It covers prophecies from the Old Testament and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, emphasizing the role of the Messiah in establishing peace and justice, and the expectation of his return.
Class 8: Lesson 08 - Future of the Earth
The class discusses the future of the earth, focusing on biblical prophecies about a new kingdom of God where peace, justice, and plenty will reign. It covers passages from Isaiah, Revelation, and Daniel, emphasizing the restoration of Israel and the establishment of a literal, worldwide kingdom on earth.
Class 9: Lesson 09 - Resurrection and Judgement
The class discusses the resurrection and judgment, emphasizing the resurrection as a guarantee of eternal life and the judgment as a declaration of right and wrong. It covers the resurrection of Jesus and its implications for believers, the nature of the resurrected body, and the moral accountability of humans to God.
Class 10: Lesson 10 - Faith in God and in His Good News
The class discusses the importance of faith in God and the gospel for salvation, emphasizing that faith is based on sound knowledge and belief in God's message. It contrasts faith with superstition and credulity, highlighting the necessity of understanding the gospel's content and the role of Jesus Christ in salvation.
Class 11: Lesson 11 - Starting a New Life
The class discusses starting a new life as a Christian, emphasizing the importance of living a life dedicated to God's will and seeking His pleasure. It covers the concept of baptism as identification with Christ's death and resurrection, and highlights the need for consistent prayer and Bible study.