A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 1:2-10

Topics: Paul’s improvisational writing style and "method to his madness" -- Foreshadowing of major Roman doctrines in the introductory greeting -- The Gospel as a promise fulfilled from Old Testament prophecy -- Justification by faith -- Typology and the unified theme of Christ across both Testaments -- The dual nature of Christ: His earthly humanity and divine power -- Christ as the "anti-Adam" who reverses the fall of humanity -- The inclusion of Gentiles in the promise made to Abraham -- The biblical sequence of "obedience that comes from faith" -- The church’s mandate to welcome sinners and facilitate the Holy Spirit's sanctifying power -- The radical nature of being called to "belong to Jesus Christ" as servants -- The prerequisite of divine grace for experiencing true peace -- The significance of praying "through Jesus Christ" as our mediator.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study is an introduction to the Epistle to the Romans, and will also cover Romans 1, verse 1.

Topics: The central theme of Romans: justification by grace through faith -- Romans as a comprehensive summary of all Christian doctrines -- The historical context and value of the Epistle for the early church -- Contrasting true doctrine with works-based false teachings in the 1st century -- General outline and structure of the book of Romans -- The irony of the Gospel's simplicity versus its unknowable depths -- Paul’s circumstances and his desire to visit the church in Rome -- Theological nuances of the Greek word for "servant" as "slave" or "bondservant" -- The obligation of servanthood resulting from Christ’s redemption -- Paul’s unique calling and direct instruction from Jesus Christ -- The transformative power of God illustrated by Paul’s conversion -- Paul’s educational background as a bridge between Jewish and Gentile worlds -- Paul's transition from Pharisaical "set-apartedness" to Christian sanctification.

FYI, Scott Sperling hosts a bi-weekly, live, interactive, verse-by-verse Bible study via Zoom. If you're interested in attending, you can email me at ssper@scripturestudies.com

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:26-39. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.
If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2gsweywhlutqfco/Hebrews_10_26-39.pdf/file
The visual slides of this study can be found here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/089ilod8h2gxqdh/Hebrews_10_26-39_SLIDES.pdf/file
Topics: The nature and dire consequences of deliberate, willful sin -- Rebutting the interpretation that Christ’s sacrifice only covers past sins -- Identifying the "raging fire" as a reference to God's "zeal of fire" in Isaiah 26 -- Correcting misconceptions that characterize God as inherently vengeful or vindictive -- God's punishment as a direct result of a person's willful rejection of God's grace -- References in the passage to Emperor Claudius's restrictions after the "Chrestus" riots -- The expulsion of Priscilla and Aquila from Rome -- Drawing motivation from past endurance through serious trials.
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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:22-25. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/cxweqchqdz8avqr/Hebrews_10_22-25.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/wj34o2g9lqvw6sl/Hebrews_10_22-25_SLIDES.pdf/file

Topics: Transition from theological teaching to practical instruction -- The three "Let us" instructions as the core of the passage -- Drawing near to God in a spiritual rather than physical context -- The continuous nature of approaching God in the Greek verb tense -- Drawing near through prayer -- Obedience and follow-through as a method of drawing near -- Worship and praise as the modern analogy to priestly rituals -- Offering the body as a "living sacrifice" in daily service -- The necessity of a sincere heart over rote ritual -- Cultivating sincerity through prayer and the Holy Spirit -- Holding unswervingly to hope based on God's faithfulness -- Meeting together to spur others on rather than for self-benefit -- The alignment of faith, hope, and love as three cardinal virtues.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:10-21. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/lbou1w5qjxtr40i/Hebrews_10_10-21.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/sms6kml03hk7rg5/Hebrews_10_10-21_SLIDES.pdf/file

Topics: The once-for-all nature of Christ’s sacrifice -- Contrast between the standing posture of Levitical priests and the seated posture of Christ -- The finality and completion of Christ’s atoning work -- Chiastic structure of Hebrews 10:10-14 -- Jeremiah’s prophecy of the New Covenant and the supersession of the Old -- Internalization of God's law on the hearts and minds of believers -- The Holy Spirit’s role in effectuating the New Covenant -- God’s promise to remember sins and lawless acts no more -- Practical implications of Christ’s high priesthood -- Our confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus -- The symbolic relationship between the Temple curtain and Christ’s body -- The "new and living way" opened for believers.

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A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:5-10. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means.

If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/7eplrpdxkrbtjsi/Hebrews_10_05-10.pdf/file

The visual slides of this study can be found here:

https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/4kjquh2dmnb4dga/Hebrews_10_05-10_SLIDES.pdf/file

Topics: The Messiah's authority versus David's position under the Law -- Significance of the phrase "written about me in the scroll" -- Translation debate regarding a "prepared body" versus "opened ears" -- The role of the Septuagint as the primary source for Hebrews -- The "Providential Guidance" view of Holy Spirit influence on translation -- Ancient ear-piercing customs linked to Christ's voluntary service -- David's "micro" view of contrition versus Christ's "macro" view of the system of sacrifices -- Old Testament themes of obedience being superior to rote sacrifice -- Christ's perfect obedience to the Father's will -- Setting aside the first covenant to establish the second -- The "once for all" nature of Jesus' bodily sacrifice -- The Holy Spirit's role in biblical transmission and canonization.

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