Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
An Overview of Salvation – Doctrine 205
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This basic overview of salvation looks at salvation from three perspectives. An initial encounter, an ongoing walk, and a final culmination.
Jesus: Our Savior – Doctrine 204
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What humanity could not do for ourselves, God did by sending Jesus, his Son, to be our savior. He gave up his life on the cross for my sin.
What Is Sin? – Doctrine 203
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What is sin? It is acting on my own selfish desires and counter to God's desire for me. Sin leads to eternal separation from God.
What Is Humanity – Doctrine 202
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What is humanity? Where did we come from? What was God's purpose in creating us? And what are we like? This article will explore these.
Understanding Who God Is – Doctrine 201
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Who is God? This article looks to provide a simple answer to this question. It is part of a larger series on discipleship.
Drawing Near in Prayer – Discipleship 104
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One of the most important things we can do as believers is to draw near to God in prayer. It is a great privilege that he has given to us.
Worshipping Together – Discipleship 103
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One of the activities of the early church was worshipping God together as a body. Worship will draw us together and into communion with God.
Spending Time Together – Discipleship 102
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One of the most important things we can do as believers is to spend time together. To edify, encourage, and positively influence each other.
Bible Study – Discipleship 101
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Spending time in the Bible, reading, studying, and meditating on its words is one of the most important things that you can do as a believer.
Hebrews: Closing Remarks and Review (13:20-25)
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This article closes this study of the letter to the Hebrews with final greetings and a review of the primary themes of this letter.
Hebrews: Some Final Exhortations (13:1-19)
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As Hebrews nears the end, the author provides a number of final exhortations. These are very practical guidelines for life as believers.
Hebrews: Warning and Encouragement (12:14-29)
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As Hebrews draws close to the end, the author continues to offer warnings to those who doubt and encouragement to remain faithful.