Gospel Message

Introduction: What is the Body of Christ?  Is it the same thing as the Church?  Perhaps this very simple definition will help to explain it.  The Body of Christ consists of believers in all denominations from every area and race of the world who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. The Christian…

Introduction: The culmination of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry and His sacrifice for the world’s salvation was His crucifixion.  This study looks at the practice of crucifixion and the events leading to and following Jesus’ death. Although the cruel, inhumane practice of crucifixion is generally regarded as a Roman invention, there is evidence that it…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we noted the growing popularity of Jesus on the part of the crowds that followed Him.  At the same time, this was happening; the chief priests and teachers were plotting His death. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”18804″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: Many of our readers are too young to remember the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930’s.  During this war supporters of the rebel forces formed a clandestine subversive organization which worked within Madrid, then enemy territory, to help their own political and military causes.  One rebel general named the subversive group The Fifth…

Introduction: In the first part of this study we showed the totally helpless condition unsaved man finds himself in.  In this part, we show God’s solution to the problem. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”18995″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: How do you see your singleness:  Do you consider it to be a blessing?  Or do you see it as a curse?  A cross?  A burden?  A punishment?  Do you feel God couldn’t possibly understand what it’s like to be single, or He’s never impose singleness on people? Perhaps you’ll be surprised to learn…

Introduction: In the first part of our study on singles, we looked at the ministry of John the Baptist; Mary, the mother of Jesus; Jesus; and Paul.  In this part of the study, we will consider Mary Magdalene, the woman of Samaria, and Mary and Martha of Bethany.  We shall also consider some of the…

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From one man He made every nation of men that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. – Acts 17:26 Lighthouses are a gift of God to the community. Birthed by God with great intentionality, each Lighthouse should continually follow…

Introduction: “The Lord is my shepherd. This picture of the ever-faithful shepherd who meets all our needs is a familiar one to Christians.  The prophet, Isaiah, also has a well-known description of Him. “He tends His flock:…He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we concentrated on the shepherd.  In the second part, we want to better see the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep, how he cares and protects the flock, even at the cost of his own life. The analogy between man and sheep is a common one…

Introduction: Is there ever enough money for our needs?  When I was growing up, although the average family didn’t have much, most families regularly put aside money in their savings account.  Today, many families are thousands of dollars in debt, slaves to their merciless credit cards. While it is true that consumer debt is growing…