Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

What Is Eternal Life and How Can You Have It? ============================= The Bible says Jesus can offer us eternal life, but what is the nature of eternal life? What is the source of life and how can we obtain it? Can other religions or religious leaders provide eternal life? Must we meet conditions to receive it? Do you know Jesus and how to have eternal life? This material is available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/man/eternal-life.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #eternal #life #salvation #forgiveness

Saved by the Washing of Regeneration ======================== What role do works have in our salvation? Are there different kinds of works? Are we saved by faith without obedience? What is regeneration and what is the washing of regeneration? What does baptism have to do with forgiveness of sins and the new birth? What role does the Holy Spirit have in our salvation? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #salvation #obedience #baptism #faith

What We Used to Be vs. What We Should Be =========================== Before we became followers of Christ we were disobedient, deceived, serving lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy and hate. According to the gospel of Christ, what should we become regarding submitting to rulers, doing good works, avoiding evil speech, and being peaceable, meek, and humble? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Remind Them to Do Good ================ Teachers of God's word should remind God's people of proper conduct. What authority do preachers have? What is our responsibility toward civil rulers? How important are good works? What principles should guide our speech about other people? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #rulers #speech #works #obedience #preachers

What Does Grace Teach Us? ================= What does #grace teach about #godliness, worldly lusts, and righteous living? How does grace relate to the #hope of Jesus' return? What is #redemption, and what does it involve? If Jesus gave Himself for us, what is our relationship to Him and what should we do as are a result? How important are good #works? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Introduction to the Grace of God ==================== What is God's #grace and to whom does it offer #salvation? How do we learn what grace does and how we can receive its benefits? Must we meet #conditions to receive the benefits of salvation by grace or is it #unconditional? Do we have a choice in accepting grace? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Principles for Judging Righteous Judgment ========================== Not all #judging is wrong, but it can be done properly or improperly. Proper rebukes must be based on the #truth of the #Bible, not on human doctrines, personal #opinions, or outward appearances. We should not #criticize others when we ourselves are guilty. We should not speak from improper #motives such as #envy, #pride, #anger, or desire for #vengeance or personal #gain. We should criticize only to help people please God and have eternal life. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/teaching/rebuking_sin.php See free PowerPoint slides at https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #gospel #Scripture

Instructions for Young Men and Servants ========================= Young men should learn to be sober-minded and set #examples of good works. They should #teach with #integrity and #respect for God and His word, with wholesome #speech. Instructions for #servants show that #workers should obey and please their masters by diligent work on the #job. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Guidance for Young Women - Part 2 ====================== Young women should learn to be #good in many acts of #service to others including caring for the needy, hospitality, worshiping God, Bible study and teaching. She should also learn the skills involved in #homemaking including caring for her husband, managing the #household, and training the children. This is an honorable and challenging career not to be demeaned as many try to do. The husband has a different role as provider and leader. The wife should also learn to be subject to him. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Wholesome Guidance for Young Women - part 1 ============================= Young women should be taught to #love their #husbands and #children. Contrary to much of our society, #women should value their #family relations as their primary realm of service. They should also be #discreet, learning good judgment. And they should be #chaste, learning to be morally pure and upright. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Wholesome Teaching for Older Women ======================== Older #women should be taught to be reverent toward #God in their conduct, to avoid #slander and hurtful #speech, to avoid the dangers of #alcoholic beverages, and to #teach good things especially to young women. Emphasis on passages describing the value of women teachers. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Sound Teaching for Older Men ================== Instructions for various groups of people beginning with older men. They should learn to have sober judgment, reverent #respect for God and His word, and temperance (self-control) to practice what is good. They also need sound or wholesome #faith, #love, and #patience. Class discussion of when a person becomes a "older" man or woman. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

They Profess to Know God but by Works They Deny Him ================================== Paul continued describing #false #teachers. They should be rebuked sharply because they turn from the #truth teaching fables and commandments of men. Their mind and #conscience are #defiled. They profess to know God but deny Him by their #works. Those who are #pure must resist #evil influences. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #gospel #Scripture

Should We Criticize Religious Error? ====================== Some say we should not #judge or object to what other people teach or practice, but should be #tolerant, encourage #diversity, and #Political #Correctness. Did Jesus and His apostles #criticize others? What does the #Bible teach about #rebuking error? What do #love and a #Christlike spirit teach us? Should we "preach the #gospel but let others alone?" What is the reason people object to error being opposed? This material is also available to read as an article at https://gospelway.com/teaching/rebuking_sin.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #Scripture

Exhorting and Convicting Those Who Contradict ============================= Elders must hold fast to God's faithful word in the #Scriptures so they can #exhort and #convict those who contradict the #truth. #False #teachers may #rebel, often for the sake of personal #gain, and may lead others astray with their #deceits. They must be opposed with sound #doctrine. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #gospel

Holiness, Justice, and Self Control ===================== God requires elders to be #hospitable and love what is good. They must be #holy and #just. To be sober-minded means they must learn to think clearly and have good #judgment to lead the congregation to serve God faithfully. Then they must exercise self-control to diligently lead lives that please God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Not Given to Wine, Not Greedy for Money ========================== Qualifications for #elders or #bishops require a man who avoids social #drinking. #Alcoholic beverages cloud #judgment, weaken inhibitions, and hinder wise decisions. Elders also must avoid #violence but should accomplish goals by #teaching and practicing the Word of God. They must avoid #greed and love of #money. As spiritual #leaders they pursue #spiritual goals. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Not Self-Willed and Not Soon Angry ====================== Class discussion of elders' qualifications continues. What if a child of an elder becomes unfaithful? What does it mean to be self-willed, and what problems are caused if an #elder is self-willed? What does the #Bible teach about being quick tempered, and why is it important for #bishops to control their #anger? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Seeking the Lord and His Will for Your Life ========================== Can people seek for God and find Him and His will for our lives? If so, who can #seek? What about people in Africa and other places where the #gospel is little known? What must we do to seek for God? What about the #attitude of our #hearts? Must we #believe in God and #study the #Bible? How important is #obedience? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/salvation/seeking-the-lord.php PowerPoint slides and charts available at https://www.biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #Christianity #truth #Scripture

Qualifications of Elders: Faithful Children ========================= The required characteristics of elders/bishops include "faithful children not accused of riot or unruly." The class discusses the meaning and Bible passages using the terms #faithful, #riot, and #unruly. Must the children be Christians? What if they are immoral or rebellious? How many must be faithful? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Qualifications of Elders: Blameless, Husband of One Wife ================================== Class discussion of characteristics men must have to serve as #elders or #bishops. Some qualities are absolute but others are matters of #degree. The church must consider whether a man possesses the latter sufficient to do the work. The class discusses the meaning and application of "blameless" and "husband of one wife." Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Jesus' Church: Often Imitated but Never Equaled ============================== Does Jesus want one #church today or many? Modern #denominations differ in many ways, all claiming to be #Christian and to honor Jesus. Yet the #gospel shows that Christ planned and built just one church. Should Christianity be characterized by religious #unity or by #division? Is one church as good as another? How many true churches are there? This material is also available as an article at https://www.gospelway.com/church/unique_church.php PowerPoint charts are available at https://www.biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #Scripture

The Importance of Appointing Qualified Elders ============================ Churches should work to develop and #appoint elders because the work these men do is so essential to working effectively as a congregation. Until a church has #elders, something important is lacking. Scripture reveals the #qualifications or characteristics men must have in order to be appointed. These qualities are necessary for each man to possess in order to serve. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Appointing Elders =========== Paul instructed Titus about #elders. Are elders different from #bishops or #pastors? What are the responsibilities of these men: #Teaching? #Supervising? Caring for souls? What are the limits on their #leadership? May one man alone rule a #congregation or must there be more than one? What are the responsibilities of other members to the elders? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Hope of Eternal Life Which God Promised ============================ Paul was an #apostle to proclaim the #faith by which we become God's elect people. The #truth teaches #godliness which gives #hope of eternal life. God promised this and made it known through the #gospel message that inspired men #preached and wrote down in the #Scriptures so we can know it. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity