Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

The Unrighteous Will Not Inherit the Kingdom of God =================================== 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 lists various sins for which those who are guilty will not enter the eternal kingdom. What does the Bible teach about such practices including homosexuality? Are these practices inherited so people have no choice or can they change? Can they be forgiven of such sins? If so, what must they do? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Is There Not a Wise Man Able to Judge Between Brethren? ===================================== What should be done when a brother believes another brother has wronged him? What other passages would apply? Should such matters be taken before civil rulers? What would be the advantage of having other Christians make the judgment? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Put Away from Yourselves the Evil Person ========================== What Scriptures discuss the discipline the church should practice when a member sins? What actions should the church take? What purposes should motivate the discipline? What are some kinds of sin mentioned in the discipline passages? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

A Study of Trust, Evidence, and Forgiveness ============================== How should we decide whether to trust someone? How should we decide whether someone should be given special responsibilities? What does it mean to forgive someone who sins? If someone sins, repents, and is forgiven, must they immediately be restored to positions of trust? If we decide they should step down from special responsibilities to take time to rebuild their reputation and people's trust in them, does that mean we have not forgiven them? This material is also available as an article here: https://gospelway.com/christianlife/trust-evidence.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Do Not Keep Company, No Not to Eat ========================= God says there are times when the church must determine not to keep company with members who sin. What does it mean not to keep company with them? What is the definition of the sins Paul lists? Does the church discipline people in the world or just those in the church? Is it right for the church to judge such cases? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Purge Out the Leaven of Malice and Wickedness =============================== Sin in a local church spreads like leaven or yeast in a lump of dough. As a church and as individuals we must avoid sinful influences that can lead us and others to sin. So the church must purge out or remove the malice and wickedness leaving the influence of sincerity and truth. The purpose of discipline in a local church is, not just to motivate the sinful brother to repent, but also to remove the harmful influence and keep the church pure. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Dealing with Sin in a Congregation ======================= Churches sometimes experience problems with members guilty of sin. Corinth had a case of adultery but they were not dealing with it. Why is action needed? What steps ought to be taken? Why do churches sometimes ignore sin? What is meant by "delivering him to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"? Is it proper to make judgments in such cases? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

A Contract with Satan ============== This is a review of a real contract with Satan. What does such a commitment require? What are the consequences? Could it be people have committed themselves to Satan without signing a formal agreement? Can a person who has been serving the Devil be forgiven and escape his power? This material is available as a free Bible study article here: https://gospelway.com/invitations/satan-contract.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Same Teaching in Every Church ======================= Paul taught the Corinthians to imitate him as he imitated Christ. What authority exists in the example set by apostles? Should we call church leaders "father"? Paul taught the same things in every church. What applications does this have to us today? Should we overlook the fact different denominations teach different doctrines? Is religious division acceptable? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Abortion, the Bible, and Government ======================== Should abortion be legal to the moment of birth? Does abortion constitute killing an innocent human individual? Is abortion simply a family matter that should not involve government? What about the rights of the parents of a minor girl or the father of the baby? Should separation of church and state eliminate religious views from consideration? This material is also available as a free article here: https://gospelway.com/morality/abortion-laws.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Learn not to Think Beyond What Is Written ============================ Emphasizing human wisdom, human ability, and human desires leads people away from obeying and glorifying God. The result is pride, strife, and division like the Corinthians experienced. This is true when we exalt preachers, when we follow man-made doctrines, or when we pursue riches, power, and material gain. Did the apostles seek material wealth and earthly honor, or did they sacrifice in order to follow the will of Christ? Are we following their example? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Let No One Boast in Men ================= The Corinthians were exalting preachers for their human abilities. Instead of dividing over preachers, they should realize that the purpose of the preachers is to help people serve God. They are servants of God and stewards of the gospel. How God will judge them is far more important than what people think of them. Do people sometimes judge preachers improperly either good or bad? In what ways might this happen? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Dying Words of Famous Unbelievers/Atheists ============================= During their lifetimes, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other unbelievers often boldly speak against God, the Bible, and the gospel of Jesus. But what happens when they face death? Does their philosophy give them comfort and confidence, or do they face fears, doubts, regrets, sorrow, and uncertainty? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/invitations/death-unbelievers.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Is the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit? ========================== The gospel says the Spirit of God dwells in every child of God. This is not the same as miracles and spiritual gifts, so what is it? The word also says the Father and the Son dwell in us and in one another and we dwell in them! When we understand how they dwell in us, we will understand how the Holy Spirit dwells in us. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The One Foundation of the Church ====================== What is the true foundation of Jesus' church? Does Peter or any man serve as foundation or is Christ the only foundation? In what sense may a teacher's work be burned up yet he is saved? Is this "once saved always saved"? What is the temple that is built by gospel preaching? Does the Holy Spirit still dwell in us today, and if so does this refer to miracles and Holy Spirit baptism today? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Are Works Essential to Salvation? ===================== Most Protestant churches teach salvation by faith only: works of obedience (especially baptism) are not needed to be saved. But are there different kinds of works? Do we earn salvation by living without sin? What about grace? Are there Scriptures that say we must obey to be saved? Do our attitudes matter? What about children of God: must we live a faithful life to receive eternal life? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/salvation/works-salvation.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Has the Bible Been Accurately Preserved over the Centuries? ======================================= Have parts of the Bible been lost or changed over the years? Have uninspired parts been mistakenly added? Has the meaning been lost in translation? Are there "thousands of errors" in the Bible? What about the variations in manuscripts? Did God promise to preserve His word? Must we trust some church or council to determine what to accept as Scripture? Can we be sure we have the true word of God today? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/bible/bible_preservation.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God Gives the Increase; God receives the Glory ============================== Like farmers, preachers plant and water the seed of God's word. But the seed and water come from God and produce a crop according to His plan. So the result in the hearers is between them and God. Who should receive the glory? Should the preachers compete against one another? Should hearers divide over preachers? Preachers are also like builders building on a foundation. What is the foundation of the church? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Spiritual Man vs. the Natural Man ======================== What is the difference between a natural man and a spiritual man? Is this the result of Calvinistic unconditional predestination or personal choice? What problems occur when people are natural or carnal? How did this relate to the problem in Corinth of dividing over preachers? Do preachers themselves sometimes have problems caused by jealousy? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Holy Spirit's Role in Revelation of Scripture ============================== How was the gospel revealed and recorded in the Bible? Can we know what other people are thinking? How did the Holy Spirit know what to reveal? Are the words of Scripture inspired or just the ideas? Did the writers make mistakes in delivering the message? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

How Many Genders? How Is Gender Determined? What Are Gender Roles? ================================================ Is gender a spectrum? A matter of choice? When is it determined? What should be the roles of men and women in the home, church, and society? How does transgenderism relate to homosexuality? What about men in women's restrooms and facilities? What about cross dressing and drag queens? What does the Bible say? Has the Creator spoken? This material is also available as an article here: https://gospelway.com/morality/transgenderism.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Not the Wisdom of Men but the Power of God ============================== People must trust the power of the gospel of Christ, not the wisdom, eloquence, or personality of preachers. The gospel was revealed by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by the power of miracles. It reveals the wisdom of God that was ordained from the foundation of the world but was hidden till revealed by the New Testament apostles and prophets. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

He Who Glories, Let Him Glory in the Lord =========================== Not many wise, powerful, or noble in the eyes of the world accept the gospel. God's plan appeals more to people whom society considers foolish, weak, despised, or unimportant. Why would God deliberately choose to appeal to such people? What lessons should we learn regarding the abilities of preachers, church organization, and gospel preaching? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Similarity Is Not Sameness ================= Many people assume that similar things should be treated the same, but this is not always true. Consider the similarities but differences between God, man, woman, animals, Jesus, the church, and baptism. This material is also available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/invitations/similarity-sameness.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Wisdom of Men vs. Wisdom of God ======================= In religion people often trust in human learning: educators, philosophers, scientists, professors, psychologists instead of God's word. Some want to follow preachers because of their education degrees or seminary training. What problems can come from emphasizing human wisdom? How do people view God, Christ, and the gospel when they trust human wisdom? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture