Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

"They Shall Fall and Never Rise Again." God causes #nations to rise, and when they decline into evil, He causes them to fall. So Israel would fall and go into #captivity. God observes all that people do. No one can hide or escape from #punishment. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

“Not Pleasing Men, but God” ================== When conflict exists between what God wants and what people want, what choice should we make? What about obeying government when civil rulers require us to disobey the Bible? Or what about family members or business employers or even church leaders or members who expect us to do what is sinful? This material is available as a free Bible study article here: https://gospelway.com/christianlife/pleasing-men.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Truth Matters: The Importance of Truth ========================= Our society increasingly belittles the importance of truth in spiritual and moral Issues. Some say there is no absolute truth or truth for you is whatever you believe it to be. How essential is truth regarding the existence of God and the truth of His word. Do we need the truth regarding salvation, morals, the church, worship, and doctrine? Is truth essential in government, business, the family, education, and science? This material is also available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/bible/truth-importance.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Is Baptism Essential to Salvation? Should Babies Be Baptized? ======================================= Denominations today are divided much like the division Paul condemned in Corinth. Religious leaders are often exalted to honor them. Paul said he was not sent to baptize but to preach: did this mean we are saved without baptism? He baptized a household: does this authorize infant baptism? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

"You Were as One of Them" - God rebuked the nation of Edom for having #fellowship with the #enemies of God's people. They encouraged those who caused #harm, and they #shared in the #spoils. People today can be guilty of #error by #participation in the wrongs other people initiate. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

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

The Christian’s Hope: Its Object, Source, and Blessings =================================== What is hope? Should we hope for enjoying life on earth, a millennium of Jesus' earthly reign, reincarnation, or eternal life in heaven? Should our hope be based on human ability, material possessions, and pleasures or on the promises of God? How do we obtain the hope offered in the gospel? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/christianlife/hope.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

In What Way Have You Loved Us? ====================== When God affirmed His love for the people of Judah, they showed lack of respect for God by questioning His love. He reminded them that He had chosen Israel to be His special nation rather than the Edomites who descended from Esau. Did God's love for Israel prove Calvinistic unconditional predestination of each individual to eternal salvation or damnation? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #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

Robbing God in Tithes and Offerings ======================== The people were cursed because they failed to give the offerings that the law required. If they brought the tithes, He would bless them richly. How does the New Testament require us to finance church work? Does God require giving a tenth (tithe) today? In what ways might we be guilty of robbing God? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Does the Lord Require? God does not accept #worship from people who just go through outward motions or live in #disobedience without #repentance. What is required includes #justice, #mercy, and #humility. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God punishes nations that do not walk according to His will. Some people hinder others from obeying God. We cannot escape no matter what earthly advantages we may have. To walk with God we must agree with His teaching. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #government #education #Scripture #obedience #nations #punishment Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God rebukes the nations around Israel for their evils and predicts their downfall. All nations are subject to the one true God. He knows their sins and will punish nations that do not repent and obey Him. #morality #values #faith #truth #government #Scripture #nations #downfall #repentance #obedience #sins 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

Finding Fault with God vs. Faith in God ======================== Sometimes people allow questions about why God acts as He does to hinder them from #believing in Him or #serving Him. The solution to such #doubts is, not necessarily to answer every such question, but to #believe in God and #trust Him to always know and do what is good. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/god/finding... Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

These are the things you shall do ====================== God taught the people He would bless them if they would obey Him as their ancestors had failed to do. They must speak truth. practice justice, plan no evil against others, and avoid false oaths. Then they could rejoice in a true relationship with God. However, God would punish the nations around Judah for their sins. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Apocrypha ========================== What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what is their significance regarding our knowledge of the Scriptures? Do they confirm or contradict other copies of Scripture? What is the Apocrypha and what is their role in Scripture? Who accepts them and who rejects them? What evidence indicates whether they belong in the Scriptures? What is the Septuagint and why is it important? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to Those at Ease in Zion - People of Israel lived in #pleasure and #wealth but were unconcerned about #evil and #injustice and the consequences of coming #punishment from God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

When People Act Like Caterpillars ====================== Some caterpillars blindly follow one another in procession. Do religious people often do the same? Do denominations blindly follow church traditions and manmade doctrines? Do members blindly follow seminary-trained preachers? Do people assume "all these people can't be wrong"? Are you and I "Caterpillar Christians"? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Does the Cross of Christ Mean to You? ============================= What is the connection between Jesus' death and forgiveness of sin? How important are the gospel, the church, baptism, and a faithful life? If we are saved by Jesus' death, then do we need these other things or can we be saved without them? If we do not see our need for all of them, do we really understand Jesus' death? This material is available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/salvation/benefit_blood.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Synagogues, Pharisees, and Sadducees ========================= What were the synagogues and why were they important in the spread of the gospel? In what ways did Jesus criticize the Pharisees? Did He say they were wrong for emphasizing strict obedience to the law? What did the Sadducees believe and how did Jesus disprove their views? Who were the scribes, the Sanhedrin council, and the Herods? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to Him Who Increases What Is Not His ============================ Habakkuk was troubled that God would use the wicked Chaldeans to punish His people Judah. God responded by pronouncing five woes on the Chaldeans. Good people should know that God is well aware of the evil that surrounds us and He has a plan by which He will punish those who do evil in His time and His way. 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

The Lord of Hosts Will Defend Them ======================= God promised to protect His people in their conflict with spiritual enemies. God cares for His people like a shepherd for His flock and values them like jewels in His crown. But those who heed false teachers are like sheep without a shepherd. God assures His people of spiritual victory and prosperity. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Let #justice and #righteousness run down like a mighty stream. God will not accept #worship from those who do not live #godly lives. #Israel would go into #captivity for their sins unless they #repent. Instead they lived in luxury and #materialism. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture