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In this Bible class, Sam Willcut continues the study of denominational doctrines with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He considers when the early Christians gathered, from Acts 20:7 and 1 Corinthians 16:2, and then shows from Ephesians 2:11-14, Exodus 20:8-11, Hebrews 8 and 10, and Colossians 2:14-17 that the Sabbath was given to Israel under the old covenant, while Christians follow the new covenant of Christ.

In this message from Sam Willcut's series through the Gospel of John, we're reminded that Jesus, the eternal Word, also lived as a real man. From John 2, we see Him as an invited guest at the wedding in Cana, moved with zeal for His Father's house in the temple, and speaking of raising His body in three days. Because He lived a human life, He understands us and is able to serve as our mediator and high priest.

In this Bible class, Justin Mauldin teaches about the gift of grace from lesson nine of the class study. He reminds us that God is holy, that we fall short of His standard, and that salvation comes only through the grace God provided in Jesus. Drawing on Ephesians 2:4-10, Titus 2:11-14, and Romans 6, he shows that grace cannot be earned, that it calls for obedient faith, that it frees us from the burden of our past, and that it is never an excuse to keep sinning.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from Luke 17:3-4 about how God forgives and how we are to forgive those who wrong us. He looks at the different pictures Scripture gives of God's forgiveness: a debt canceled, guilt removed, uncleanness washed away, and a broken relationship restored. He then shows how we can treat others with love and kindness no matter what, while forgiving when someone acknowledges the wrong and repents.

In this Bible class, Sam Willcut continues the study of denominational doctrines by asking whether the Baptist Church can be found in the New Testament. Looking at what Baptist historians themselves have said, he shows that the movement began long after the first century, then examines faith, grace, and the place of baptism in passages such as Colossians 2:12 and 1 Peter 3:21. The class closes with Philippians 2 and a reminder that Christians are called to restore the pattern of the first-century church and honor the name of Christ.

In this Bible class, Johnny Law teaches from 2 Timothy 3:15-17 and 2 Peter 1:16-21 about the inspiration of Scripture, part of the quarter's study of Foundational Truths. Drawing on 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Galatians 1:11-12, and 1 Peter 1:10-12, he shows that the apostles and prophets spoke not their own ideas but the words God gave them. This reminds us that the Bible is trustworthy and sufficient to equip us for every good work.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from 1 Timothy 2:9-15 about the role of women in the church. He looks at modesty and godliness shown through good works, learning in quietness and submission, and the limits on teaching or exercising authority over a man, grounded in God's order in creation. He also lifts up the many faithful women of Scripture, such as Phoebe, Miriam, Deborah, and Anna, and the valuable work women do in teaching children and younger women.

In this Bible class, Sam Willcut teaches from Ezekiel 18:19-20 and Romans 5:12 about the teaching of total hereditary depravity and original sin. He shows from Scripture that we may suffer the consequences of others' sins but do not inherit their guilt, that sin is something a person does (1 John 3:4), and that Jesus welcomed little children as examples for the kingdom. The class also looks closely at Psalm 51:5 and Ephesians 2:1-3 to see what they actually say.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from John 1 about Jesus, the Word of God. He looks at the opening verses that show Christ as eternal, divine, and the Creator, then at John the Immerser pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. We're invited to come and see, to respond to Him in obedient faith, and to bring others to the Lord.

In this Bible class, Josh Brown teaches from the lesson on the indwelling Spirit, beginning with why the Holy Spirit can seem like an intimidating subject. He looks at John 16:5-15, where Jesus promises the Helper, the Spirit's work in Acts 2:29-39 on the day of Pentecost, and Ephesians 1:7-14, where believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit as the guarantee of our inheritance.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from Hebrews 1:1-2, Nehemiah 9, and Acts 17:11 about how the Holy Spirit leads us today. He answers a question from the question box by showing how God has spoken in times past, and why feelings, impressions, and private claims cannot be tested the way Scripture can. We're reminded that the Spirit leads through the inspired Word, that we should examine every teaching as the Bereans did, and that a life shaped by that Word bears the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5.

In this Bible class, Sam Willcut teaches how the Reformation differed from the Restoration movement, then compares Lutheran teaching on the Lord's Supper and baptism with what Scripture says in Matthew 26, Acts 8, Romans 6, and Colossians 2. He then begins a study of the doctrine of inherited sin, turning to Luke 18:15-16 to show how Jesus welcomed little children.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 about singing in worship, then answers questions on how the nations began in Genesis 10-12 and what the Bible says about Israelites, Jews, and Gentiles. He also looks at the first recorded war in Genesis 14 and the reminder of James 4:1-2 that wars come from selfish desires.

In this Bible class, Chris Hicks teaches from the foundational truths quarerly study, reviewing how God kept His promise to Israel in Acts 7 and why obedience still matters for His people today in Deuteronomy 28 and 1 Peter 1:22. Drawing on fulfilled prophecy from Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, and Isaiah 53, he then turns to the coming of Christ, who came with purpose, as both God and man, to seek and save the lost.

In this message, Sam Willcut shares from Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah 53, John 1:29, and Revelation 12:11 about the Lamb of God. He traces portraits of the lamb through Scripture, from Abel's offering and the lamb God provided for Abraham to the Passover lamb and the suffering servant, showing how each one points to Jesus. We're reminded that Satan's power is limited and that we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by obeying the good news.