Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

I Have Kept the Faith - As he is facing death for preaching the gospel, Paul looks forward to his #eternal #reward for #faithful #service. He encourages Timothy and all #Christians that we have a crown of life awaiting us at the #Judgment Day if we also serve faithfully. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Some Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine - Scripture predicts that some people will not accept the #teaching of the #gospel. They prefer other teaching that pleases their own desires. So, they seek #preachers who tell them what they want to hear even if it is not what God says. What is needed in such times is #preaching of God's word that #reproves #error and exhorts people to obey. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

All Scripture Is Inspired by God: God revealed His message through #inspired men who were guided directly by the Holy Spirit. So the #Scriptures guide us in #doctrine, reproof, correction, and #instruction in #righteousness. They provide us completely to every good work. This is true of both the Old and New Testaments. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Scripture Makes Us Wise to Salvation: As society becomes increasingly corrupt, #godly people will face #opposition and #persecution. To remain #faithful, we must hold fast to the #Scriptures given by #inspiration of #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Is Spiritual Truth Determined by Consensus or Majority of People? ============================ Many people think right or wrong in #morals and #religion can be determined according to the #majority or #mainstream especially of #experts or #scholars. Did faithful servants of God in #Scripture decide God's will from following the majority or following God's #revelation? How do we know #truth today? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/bible/consensus.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Ever Learning but Never Knowing Truth - Some pursue #education and #knowledge but resist the #truth of God's word. Instead they follow teachings of unbelieving #professors and #educators. Timothy was urged to imitate the #teaching, #faith, and #love that he learned from Paul's life. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Perilous Times in the Last Days (continued) - When people love themselves they often lack #self-control and are #haughty, despise what is good, love #pleasure more than they do #God, and have a form of #godliness but by their conduct they deny it. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Perilous Times in the Last Days - An understanding of "the last days" helps us recognize the dangers of #sin and #evil #attitudes that surround us. A study of #ungodly characteristics of people who #love themselves, #money, and #pleasure more than they love #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

A Servant of the Lord Must Be Able to Teach - Instruction about the attitude and #manner we should demonstrate when we #correct people who are in #error. We should not #quarrel but be #humble and #patient, always remembering that our goal is to lead them to the #truth so they can #repent and escape the power of sin. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Vessels of Honor or Dishonor - To serve honorably in God's house we must cleanse sin from our lives and be useful in good #works. We must flee unlawful desires, pursue #righteousness, #faith, #love, and #peace. And we must avoid foolish and ignorant #disputes. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Rejoice in the Lord Always =================== The Christian's #joy is not based on physical circumstances or human relationships. We can #rejoice even as we #suffer in these physical ways. Our joy is based on #spiritual circumstances: #forgiveness of sins, our #fellowship with #God, and the #blessings of serving Him and the #hope of eternal life. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/rejoice.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Present Yourselves Approved to God - God's servants must handle God's word properly avoiding #doctrines that lead to #ungodliness and overthrow people's #faith. The foundation of #truth stands sure and God knows who belongs to Him. So those who name the #name of #Jesus must depart from iniquity. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

How did the apostles and early Christians convince people to believe in #God, #Jesus, and the #Bible? ============================= Some today rely on science, archaeology, logic, or history. These are helpful supporting #evidence. But examples from the book of Acts emphasize #creation, fulfilled #prophecy, #miracles, and Jesus' #resurrection. Click here to read this as an article https://www.gospelway.com/god/evidence-acts.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Word of God Is Not Chained - Christians may suffer #persecution and #opposition for teaching God's word. People may seek to #censor the #truth, but the message will continue. If we suffer for Jesus, we will be blessed; but if we deny Him, He will deny us. God is #faithful to His word. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Faithful men will be able to teach others: Paul taught Timothy the pattern that those who are taught the #gospel must in turn learn to #teach others. Like a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, we must #work diligently and be willing to #suffer #hardship to spread the message of the #gospel despite #persecution and #opposition. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Hold Fast the Pattern - Paul urges Timothy and us to continue to teach and obey the #gospel despite opposition and hardship. The blessings of God's grace, the knowledge of #God, and the assurance of eternal life should lead us to not be #ashamed but to hold fast. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Is Jesus' Resurrection Important to You? ========================== Jesus' resurrection was preached in the #gospel as a major proof for Jesus' claims. But it was also used to teach many other important lessons. The purpose of this study is to consider the significance of Jesus' #resurrection regarding your #eternal #destiny, the life of #Christians, and #forgiveness of #sins. Click here to read this as an article: https://www.gospelway.com/god/resurrection-significance.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Not a Spirit of Fear but Power, Love, and a Sound Mind - Paul urged Timothy to speak the #truth without #fear or #shame but with #power, #love, and a sound mind. Paul was in prison facing death for the sake of the #gospel. Timothy (and we) should not allow such opposition to cause fear or shame that leads us to fail to stand for truth. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Genuine Faith ========== Paul thanked God for Timothy's sincere #faith. His #mother and grandmother had led Timothy to know and believe the #truth. #Parents should have confidence they can raise godly #children if they teach diligently and set good #examples. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #family #home #marriage #children #parents #Scripture

You Are a Gracious and Merciful God ======================= Jonah was upset when #God spared Nineveh. God taught Jonah that He #loved all men and worked for their #forgiveness and #salvation. We should want all to have opportunity to receive God's #grace and #forgiveness. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Is the Proper Approach to Determine Whether or Not the Bible Is True? =========================== People sometimes use invalid methods to determine if the #Bible is #true: #emotions, #majority #opinion, #family beliefs, etc. Consider how to validate any will by evaluating #evidence outside the Bible and inside the Bible to #prove it is God's #word. Click here to read this material as an article: https://www.gospelway.com/god/resurrection-significance.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #fulfilledprophecy #miracles #resurrection

Let Everyone Turn from His Evil Way - When Jonah preached to Nineveh, the king and all the people grieved, #repented, and #prayed to #God. So God spared the city. #Repentance requires #faith in God, acknowledging error, deciding to change, and then correcting our conduct. What a blessing if the rulers and people of America would do this today. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Salvation Is from the Lord - In the fish Jonah faced the danger of death and #repented of his refusal to #obey #God. He realized the only solution was in the #power of God. So he #prayed and the fish spit him out on dry ground. The story of Jonah is quite believable when we see the eyewitness testimony in #Scripture of #miracles. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Fleeing from the Presence of the Lord: Jonah tried to escape from #obeying the command of #God. God send a great storm that endangered the ship. When the sailors learned the problem, he said to throw him overboard. Then the tempest ceased. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #Christianity #faith #truth #Scripture

Go Cry Against that Great City ==================== God commanded Jonah to #rebuke the people of Nineveh for their #sins. #Scripture confirms that the story of Jonah is a true event of #history. God sees people's sins and wants them to #repent, so faithful teachers must speak out against error. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture