"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does."
— James 1:25 NKJV
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How to Use Commentaries
How can we use commentaries or other tools to ask for other's thoughts about a passage in the Bible? What dangers are there in listening to what...
Word Studies
After reading over a passage carefully, and examining the words or ideas that stand out, it can be helpful to closely examine those words. In this...
Tools for Reading
In this lesson we look at several online study tools plus how to use a word processor to help us read a passage and hopefully understand it well....
What is the Source?
Where does the one baptism come from and why does it matter? Does it matter who authorizes our baptism? We examine that in this class.
What Does It Look Like?
In this lesson we look at the form of baptism the Bible describes and see what the form represents.
Jeremiah and Bad Listeners
When we hear what God says, how do we listen? Do we make excuses not to believe Him when what He says doesn't fit with how we think? We look at an...
Introduction and Purpose
In this lesson, we look at what Ephesians 4 most likely means by the "one baptism" that is a basis for unity among all Christians. We also look at...
The Linen Sash
What can we learn about being close to God and bringing glory to Him by the simple illustration God has Jeremiah act out with a linen sash? We look...
False Prophets in Jeremiah
The book of Jeremiah has a lot to say about false prophets. In this lesson, we look at their claims, their motives, and the source of their...
Pottery in Prophecy
Jeremiah contains a couple of different uses of pottery in prophecy. From broken pottery to God being the potter, we learn about our position before...
God's Providence in Jeremiah
In the book of Jeremiah, there are a number of occasions where God's providence is clearly seen taking care of Jeremiah and other faithful servants....
The Audience of the Prophecies
What kind of people was Jeremiah prophesying to? What can that teach us about who we should preach to? What can that tell us about how we should...
Introduction to Jeremiah
What kind of man was Jeremiah? When did he prophesy? Why did he prophesy? What was his basic message? We look at these questions in this...
Being Faithful in a Bad Environment
It is natural to want to leave a bad environment for somewhere better. But we have some examples in the Old Testament of those who stayed in bad...
Great Need for Gospel Preachers
There has always been a need for those who will preach and teach the gospel. The lost need to hear the gospel to be saved. The church needs to hear...
The Effects of Local Congregations Not Having Qualified Elders
In this class, Philip Williams talks with us about not only the problems of having no elde ...
The Blessing of Forgiveness
This is a guest speaker, Philip Williams The way God forgives is not like man wants to for ...
Should I Leave a Church Because I Disagree?
Sometimes churches we are part of will make decisions we disagree with. We may disagree with them being the best decisions, or we may even believe...
Should I Leave a Church Because of Hypocrisy?
Hypocrisy of the members of a church is one of the most common reasons people leave. What does Jesus have to say about that?
When Is the Right Time to Leave a Church?
In this lesson we talk about leaving a church because of something wrong in the church. What does the Bible say about when it is time to leave?
What About Now?
While the beast is a historical figure and the events regarding the beast are in the past, the principles remain the same. What can we learn from...