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The Heart of the Matter - Bible Studies on Jesus’ DeathThis is two Bible studies about the heart of Christianity. Jesus's death and resurrection is the at the centre. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 15 make this very clear – as does, the structure of all four gospels and almost every letter of the New Testament.
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Forgiveness ExplodesThis study is about the spread of the gospel of Christ's forgiveness. Why are there Christians all across the planet in pretty much every country in the world? This looks at the book of Acts to see the dynamics of how the gospel exploded across the Mediterranean region in the first Century.
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One Body - Christians living as one.This is a series of 5 studies. There is an introduction study about the power of our words for good and bad. The remaining studies are on gossip, encouragement, love-forgiveness and wholesome speech.
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The Spirit - 4 Bible StudiesThis is a series of 4 Bible studies on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
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Prayers of Paul, Bible StudyWhat are good things to pray for. We can pray about anything. But it is also good to align our desires with God's as we pray. Paul gives a number of examples of what he prays for. What can we learn from him?
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Sample Prayer PlansThe files shows a variety of plans for prayer by different people. Some many people having a specific routine or way of praying for specific people and things is helpful. This may help.
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Ministry of Prayer - An AidAre there people you want to prayer for by name but find it a bit dry to pray through a list of names? This file may help.
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Trinity Bible StudyThis study looks at the Trinity. God is Father, God is Son and God is Holy Spirit. Yet there is only one God.
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Prayer and God’s SovereigntyThis study is to help in wrestling through questions we might have: What is the point of praying if God just does as he pleases? Do my prayer make any real difference?
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Charismatic IssuesCharismatic Christians should inspire others with their zeal and their dependence on God. Yet, there are distinctive beliefs about the work of the Holy Spirit. So what does the Bible say about Baptism in the Spirit, Prophecy and Speaking in Tongues? This file is three, one page discussion papers, to help think through what the Bible says on these issues. |
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Catholic-Protestant DifferencesProtestants and Catholics share a good many things: belief in the Trinity, the identity of Jesus and the inspiration of the Bible. Yet, how does Catholic teaching differ from Christians who use the Bible alone? This is a series of 4 documents: 'The General Trend of Catholic Teaching' looks at common differences with Catholic doctrine. 'Traditional Catholic Teaching' looks at some doctrines of the Catholic Church as understood by Protestants. 'Quotes about the Forgiveness of sins' looks at Catholic sources for how sins are forgiven. 'Scripture Alone' is a transcript of a talk given by Martin Foord about the Bible alone being sufficient for salvation in contrast to the Catholic View. |
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How to Read the Old TestamentHow do you read and apply the contents of the OT? What principles should we follow? The are lots of stories that are to be read differently to a letter in the New Testament. The Old Testament is set before Christ, much of it during the time when the law was a tutor to lead us to Christ (Gal 3:24). The Old Testament is able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ (2 Tim 3:15).
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Micah Bible StudiesThis is a series of 7 studies on the 7 chapters of the Old Testament book of Micah. Micah has predictions about the Messiah and provides shadows of who he will be. It is a good part of the Old Testament to study since it is set during the period of the divided kingdom which is a 'black hole' of ignorance for many people. It is set at the same time as Isaiah and can help in understanding that very important book. The studies help orient you to that period of the Old Testament. It helps with questions such as: Who is Aram? Why was Israel fighting against Jerusalem? How do Babylon and Assyria fit into to the picture?
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1 Timothy Bible StudiesThis booklet is a series of 6 studies on the 6 chapters of 1 Timothy. The studies look not only apply the Bible text but they also help people to step back and think about why and how to apply the Bible text to our situation, even though the letter was originally written to a man called Timothy 2000 years ago. It also contains two discussion papers: 'God Rules Our Church' and 'Is the Bible Sexist?'
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Pursuing the Promises - An Old Testament OverviewThis is a book of 5 studies on the Old Testament. They journey through the Old Testament with the promises to Abraham as the backbone. It touches upon every book in the Old Testament. The fulfilment in Christ is also drawn out in each study.
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