Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

Psalm 1: Blessed Is the Man Who... ========================= What must godly people learn to avoid? What must they learn to appreciate? What danger do we face in our society from false beliefs and influences? What should be the focus of our faith on which we meditate? How does an ungodly person differ from a godly person? What are the results that follow from godliness as compared to ungodliness? 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

They Shall Defile the Sanctuary Fortress ========================= "The Years of Silence" are a period of some four hundred years between Malachi and the life of Christ in which we have no inspired record of prophets who lived or wrote. However, events developed during this period that relate to the Bible record of the New Testament. The class discusses the Grecian Empire of Alexander the Great and the following Ptolemy and Seleucid kingdoms, including the persecutions by Antiochus Epiphanes. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Corinth: A Troubled and Divided Church ========================== Corinth was an influential city in ancient Greece and a major trade center, known for immorality. The church consisted of new converts who were divided and troubled, struggling to overcome the evils of their society. Paul introduced his letter by affirming his authority as an apostle and reminding them that they were sanctified or set apart from the evils around them. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They Feared the Lord Yet Served Their Own Gods =============================== Persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes resulted in the Maccabean Revolt led by Mattathias Hasmoneas and his sons, especially Judas. They won military victories against great odds, purified the temple, and established a dynasty. The Samaritans were a mixed race that resulted from intermarriage of Israelites with foreigners moved in by Assyria. They had a mixed religion that acknowledged God but compromised with false religion. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

You have caused many to stumble at the law ============================= God’s covenant required priests to fear God, teach the law, and practice justice. But He accused the priests that they had departed from the way, caused others to stumble, shown partiality, and corrupted the covenant. He warned them that disobeying His command would cause them to be cursed. How well are we fulfilling our covenant responsibilities? 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

How Did Jesus View the Accuracy, Inspiration, and Authority of Scripture? =============================================== Many people doubt or deny the accuracy or authority of the Bible. Did Jesus believe in the accuracy of Creation, Noah's flood, and Jonah? Did He believe the Old and New Testaments were inspired by God as authority and a standard to guide people to know and obey the word of God? May we take a middle-ground position that we are followers of Jesus but we doubt some Bible teachings? This material is also available as a free article here: https://gospelway.com/bible/scripture-and-jesus.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

Glorify God in Your Body ================ Society says, "It's my body. I can do with it what I want." To whom does your body really belong? What does it mean for the body to be a temple of the Holy Spirit? In what sense have we been bought with a price? What applications should we make to fornication and other moral and spiritual issues? Are you using your body properly? 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

Priests and Priesthood in the Gospel ======================== Should churches have a special class of priests who offer worship, obtain salvation, and give official teaching on behalf of the people? Does the Levitical priesthood authorize special priests under the gospel? Who may serve as Melchizedek priests? What role and responsibilities does Jesus have as High Priest, and what priesthood do Christians have? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/church/priesthood.php 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

Let There Be No Divisions Among You ======================== Paul instructed the Corinthian church to overcome their divisions, yet modern denominations are more divided from one another than Corinth was. How important is religious unity and what does it require? Were Jesus and His Father united or divided? How important is following the proper spiritual guide or standard, and how important are proper attitudes? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture