The first Bible study in our series on 2 Peter. 2 Peter is largely about resisting false teachers. One key way to do that is to grow in spiritual maturity. When we know and obey God, that is a strong defense against drifting into false teaching. This Bible study reminds us that God gives us everything we need to grow up to spiritual maturity in Chr…

CONTINUING TO OBEY THE GOSPEL (JANUARY 6) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/continuing-obey-the-gospel-january-6/ "You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?" (Galatians 5:7). PAUL’S QUESTION “WHO HINDERED YOU FROM OBEYING THE TRUTH?” WAS ADDRESSED TO A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS. He was concerned about some in Galatia who, ha…

THE IMPORTANCE OF JESUS’ MIRACLES (JANUARY 28) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/importance-jesus-miracles-january-28/ "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may hav…

CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST (JANUARY 27) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/crucified-with-christ-january-27/ "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). IN THE TEXT ABOVE, …

THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH (JANUARY 26) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/obedience-faith-january-26/ ". . . to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations" (Romans 1:5). TEXTS THAT INDICATE SOMEONE’S PURPOSE SHOULD BE STUDIED CAREFULLY. In Romans 1:5, Paul was speaking of the purpose of his preaching as an…

EXULTING IN HOPE (JANUARY 25) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/exulting-hope-january-25/ "Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God" (Romans 5:2). HAVING POINTED IN THE PREVIOUS VERSE TO THE JUSTIFICATION FROM OUR PAST SINS, PAUL SPEAKS IN THIS VERSE OF T…

JUSTIFIED (JANUARY 24) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/justified-january-24/ "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). IN THIS VERSE, PAUL WRITES OF THE JUSTIFICATION AVAILABLE TO US IN JESUS CHRIST. Our situation before God is like that of a lawbreaker in a cour…

DISCIPLES, CHRISTIANS (JANUARY 23) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/disciples-christians-january-23/ "So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians" (Acts 1…

JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE (JANUARY 22) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/jesus-way-truth-life-january-22/ "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me'" (John 14:6). OF ALL THE REMARKABLE THINGS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST, NONE IS MORE POWERFUL THAN HIS VIEW OF WHAT OUR REAL …

REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED (JANUARY 21) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/repent-be-baptized-january-21/ "Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?' And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiven…

GOD HAS MADE HIM BOTH LORD AND CHRIST (JANUARY 20) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/god-made-him-both-lord-christ-january-20/ "Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified" (Acts 2:36). WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE TITLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NAME OF JESUS IN …

IN CHRIST: RECONCILIATION TO GOD (JANUARY 19) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/christ-reconciliation-god-january-19/ "In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:19). OF ALL THE EVENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY, THE COMING OF JES…

ALPHA AND OMEGA (JANUARY 18) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/alpha-omega-january-18/ "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end" (Revelation 22:13). ALPHA IS THE FIRST LETTER IN THE GREEK ALPHABET, AND OMEGA IS THE LAST. From “alpha to omega” is, as we would say, everything “from a to z.” When Jesus s…

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (JANUARY 17) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/light-world-january-17/ "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life'" (John 8:12). SINCE THE BEGINNING OF HISTORY, LIGHT AND DARKNESS HAVE BEEN UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS. Light sta…

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WITH WHAT ATTITUDE SHOULD WE COME TO JESUS? (JANUARY 16) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/what-attitude-come-jesus-january-16/ "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). THE GOSPEL ALWAYS HAS AN INVITATION ATTACHED TO IT. Jesus’ invitation is, “Come to me.” In His day, however, some came to J…

SHARING THE FAITH (JANUARY 15) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/sharing-faith-january-15/ "Tell everyone God’s message. Be ready at all times to do whatever is needed" (2 Timothy 4:2 ERV). IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, ORDINARY CHRISTIANS WERE EVANGELISTIC. It wasn’t just the evangelists — everybody “preached the Good News about Jesus wherever the…

KEEPING THE FAITH (JANUARY 14) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/keeping-faith-january-14/ "When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose" (Acts 11:23). SADLY, SOME PEOPLE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO CHRIST, BUT THEY GET TO WHERE THE COMMITMENT DOES NOT MEAN ANYTH…

DYING WITH CHRIST (JANUARY 13) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/dying-with-christ-january-13/ "The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him" (2 Timothy 2:11). THE LITTLE WORD “IF” IS A POWERFUL WORD. If salvation depends on dying with Christ, it’s important to know what this means. BAPTISM. If it is …

MAKING THE COMMITMENT (JANUARY 12) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/making-commitment-january-12/ "Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, 'See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptiz…

TRUSTING OUR FATHER (JANUARY 11) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/trusting-our-father-january-11/ ". . . for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water" (Jeremiah 2:13). SIN IS THE RESULT OF FORSAKING THE TRUST WE WE…

The story of Peter is amazing. Peter was flesh and blood. He was flawed like we are. You can see his enthusiasm, extroverted nature, and willingness to speak up and take the lead. But sometimes he was also rash and impulsive. We are beginning a study on 2 Peter. First, we are looking at the life of its author. In this study, we look at the strength…

COUNTING THE COST (JANUARY 10) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/counting-cost-january-10/ "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?" (Luke 14:28). BEFORE EMBARKING ON A PROJECT, MOST PEOPLE THINK ABOUT WHETHER THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE. Halfway th…

GRIEVING OUR SINS (JANUARY 9) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/grieving-our-sins-january-9/ "For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death" (2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV). IN AN AGE WHEN “FEELING GOOD” OUTRANKS EVERY OTHER VALUE, IT IS HARD FOR MANY TO SEE THAT OUR FIR…

A special Christmas message from Study and Obey with the best news a person can ever hear. For the best experience, WATCH this presentation on YouTube as it is meant to be a visual presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB3onRcAMFo A visual journey through the main points of the entire Bible. This is a summary of the gospel message shown thr…

HEARING THE TRUTH (JANUARY 8) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/hearing-truth-january-8/ "Take care then how you hear" (Luke 8:18). IF THE GOSPEL HAS A PREREQUISITE, IT IS THAT WE MUST BE WILLING TO HEAR IT. The process that the gospel was meant to initiate can go no further if there is anything that filters it out of our thinking. Whatever…

THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL (JANUARY 7) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/hope-of-gospel-january-7/ ". . . if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven" (Colossians 1:23). HOPE IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL TRAITS WE CAN PO…

OBEYING THE GOSPEL (JANUARY 5) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/obeying-the-gospel-january-5/ ". . . in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus" (2 Thessalonians 1:8). THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IS THE “GOOD NEWS” OF GOD’S SALVATION. But at this point, we enc…

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST (JANUARY 4) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/gospel-jesus-christ-january-4/ "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God" (Mark 1:1). WHEN THE TIME CAME AND GOD BROUGHT TO COMPLETION HIS PLAN TO PROVIDE SALVATION, THE PLAN WAS COMMUNICATED IN WORDS. In the Scriptures, this announcement of the deli…

SALVATION (JANUARY 3) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/salvation-january-3/ "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel" (Genesis 3:15). EVEN BEFORE SIN BROKE THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S CREATION, GOD HAD FORMULATED A RESCUE PLAN. A descend…

SIN (JANUARY 2) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/sin-january-2/ "And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, 'You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die'" (Genesis 2:16,17). ADAM AND EVE WERE FREE, BUT THEY USED …

IN THE BEGINNING (JANUARY 1) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/in-the-beginning-january-1/ "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). LONG AGO, GOD MADE THE WORLD, AND WHEN IT WAS NEWLY MADE, IT WAS PERFECT. In its original state, as yet unmarred by any rebellion on the part of its inhabitants, the world reflec…

WHAT HINDERS YOU? (DECEMBER 31) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/what-hinders-december-31/ "And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name" (Acts 22:16). WHEN ANANIAS FOUND SAUL OF TARSUS, THE NOTORIOUS PERSECUTOR OF THE CHURCH, SAUL HAD BEEN FASTING AND PRAYING SORROWFULLY FOR THREE DAYS. “And n…

HAVE YOU OBEYED THE GOSPEL? (DECEMBER 30) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/obeyed-gospel-december-30/ "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?" (1 Peter 4:17). WHEN PETER SPEAKS OF “JUDGMENT,” HE PRESENTS US WITH A SOBERING…

HAVE YOU DIED WITH CHRIST? (DECEMBER 29) View on Website -- https://wordpoints.com/died-with-christ-december-29/ "Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Fa…

After 7 months and 32 lessons, we are now to the very last passage in Hebrews. In this passage, we are reminded that believers are to live out their faith. We believe that Jesus is superior to everything else. But that is not just to be head knowledge. It is to affect how we live. This passage gives us several ways to apply Scriptural truth to our …

Hebrews has been a heavy book. It is is filled with complex doctrine and theology on the Old Covenant, Levitical priesthood, Mosaic Law, tabernacle, Melchizedek. Now we are in to the application portion of the book. This passage is basically a list of various important applications for the Christian life on many issues including marriage, money, ho…

Hebrews tells us a that what Jesus offers is superior to everything else, including the Old Covenant. This passage reminds us that we don't want to miss it, telling us to be careful "that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble." We are blessed to live with incredible access to Scripture and…

We have a finished looking at the lives of many men and women of faith in the Bible. What does that have to do with us? Learn the answer to that question in this study of Hebrews 12:1-11. We also look at the Christian race and discipline from God as we continue our chapter by chapter study of Hebrews. Hebrews 12:1-11 Bible study companions question…

This Bible study on Samson is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Samson's life and accomplishments along with his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. Samson was flesh and blood like we are. He was a very flawed human being and struggled with lus…

This Bible study on Rahab is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Rahab's background, vocation, and place in history as well as his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. Rahab was flesh and blood like we are. She lived a very flawed life. But God's …

This Bible study on Joseph is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Joseph's background, vocation, and place in history as well as his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. They were flesh and blood like we are. As flawed humans, they were recipients…

This Bible study on Jacob is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Jacob's background, vocation, and place in history as well as his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. They were flesh and blood like we are. As flawed humans, they were recipients o…

This Bible study on Isaac is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Isaac's background, vocation, and place in history as well as his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. They were flesh and blood like we are. As flawed humans, they were recipients o…

This Bible study on Abraham is part of Study and Obey's Hebrews 11 series. We look at Abraham's background, vocation, and place in history as well as his strengths and weaknesses. The successes and failures of Biblical heroes of the faith can teach us valuable life lessons. They were flesh and blood like we are. As flawed humans, they were recipien…

We have arrived at the most famous passage in the book of Hebrews. This chapter deals with faith. What is faith? Why have faith? What are examples of believers who have had faith? In this passage we will see that there is every reason to believe in God. Having faith in Him is reasonable, logical, and rational. This faith can help us endure in the f…

You have probably heard people ask, "If God forgives me when I confess my sin, then can I keep sinning and ask for forgiveness?" This Bible study on Hebrews 10:26-39 is a strong warning against presuming upon God's grace or taking forgiveness for granted. Listen to the end to find out what this passage says about the possibility of a license to sin…

This sermon was originally preached at Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship online edition in January 2023. What is the difference between guilt, shame, and repentance? How can we be sure that we are truly repenting? The stories of Peter and Judas answer these questions and more as we learn what is true repentance. Bible study on Peter and …

Many Christians claim to be fine on their own. They don't believe that they need fellowship. They don't go to church. They can listen to sermons or read the Bible on their own. What does the Bible say about this kind of thinking? Find out in this Bible study of Hebrews 10:19-25. This practical passage may transform your entire view of fellowship. H…

People have many different opinions of Jesus. Some say He was a good man, others that he was a good teacher. The writer of Hebrews consistently says that Jesus is amazing, superior to everything and everyone else. After studying through Hebrews and this Bible study, we hope your opinion of Jesus will also go up! Hebrews 10:1-25 Bible study companio…