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Topical Studies

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This page was created on 11/16/1998.  Topical Studies Be sure to check out our Bible Study Page and the articles on Prove All Things, also. An introduction to the beliefs & practices of the Church of Christ: Salvation This study proves that the steps to salvation are: Hear the word of God, Believe that Jesus is the Son of God, Confess that Jesus is your Savior, Repent of your sins, Be baptized for the remission of your sins, and Continue to obey the word of God. This study also demonstrates how the Bible answers the following questions: What is salvation? What does it mean to become saved or "born again"? How does someone get to Heaven?  Jesus Christ  How do we know that Jesus is the Christ? What Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah did Christ fulfill while He was on the Earth? What miracles did Jesus perform, and what are his teachings and parables?  What is the "Scheme of Redemption?" Has it been God's eternal plan? What is the mystery discussed by the apostle Paul? Introduction to the Bible Why do we believe there is a God? Why do we believe the Bible? The God of the Bible What is the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Divisions of the Bible Bird-Eye View of Bible History The Two Covenants The Theme of the Bible What should be out attitude toward the Bible? How the Bible Came to Us Is the Bible relevant to out age? Survey of the Bible The outline of this section was inspired by Joe Corley's Bible Basics workbook series. The Nature of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit   Authority  How should you read and interpret the Bible? Why is context so important?   The three principal types of authority found in the Bible are as follows:  Direct Statements, Commands, or Prohibitions, Approved Examples, and Necessary Inferences. Read the section on authority and then read the section on worship, and see how the two studies are intertwined. Worship What is proper worship? How did the Christians in the First Century worship God? What are the consequences of unscriptural service? Read the section on worship and learn how Old Testament examples can reveal God's attitude towards improper worship.  Christian Relationships The Christian Relationship to God The Christian and the Church The Christian and Marriage The Christian and the Home The Christian and Civil Government The Christian and the World (God's Creation) The Christian and the World (Inhabitants) The Christian and the World (Satan's Domain) The Christian and Sin The Christian and Morality The Christian and his job Counting the Cost of Christianity This outline of this section was inspired by Joe Corley's Bible Basics workbook series. Origin, Mission and Destiny of Man Creation of Man Creation vs. Evolution Part I Creation vs. Evolution Part II What is man? Does man have an immortal soul? What is your life? Falling from Grace God's Law of Pardon for Erring Christians After Death, What Then? Second Coming of Christ Eternal Punishment Heaven The outline of this section was inspired by Joe Corley's Bible Basics workbook series. The Church, its establishment, Organization & Leadership What is a "church?" How does God want the church organized today, and who does He want to lead the church?  Who are the Churches of Christ? Who are the churches of Christ? How many different types of churches refer to themselves as "The Church of Christ?" What does it mean to be "non-denominational," or "non-institutional?"  Are there limits to what a church may do in the realms of evangelism, edification, and benevolence? Spiritual Virtues & Common Sins The Whole Armor of God The Beatitudes The Christian Graces The Fruit of the Spirit The Works of the Flesh Modern Social Problems What does the Bible say about contemporary problems such as marriage, divorce, remarriage, single parent families, premarital sex, adultery, homosexuality, aids, abortion, drinking & drug abuse, war, and secular humanism? Other Topical Studies May a church discipline a member, and if so, how? How does church unity differ from denominationalism? What are the works of the church, and are there limits to its spending authority?  Children's Responsibilities Discipline of Church Members The Holy Spirit Litigation Between Brethren Parental Responsibilities Spousal Responsibilities Do the Ten Commandments apply to us today? Church Unity Widows and Orphans Works of the Church Common Erroneous Beliefs & Practices Many people mean well, and have a lot of faith and devotion, but because they either haven't actually read the Bible (as opposed to some other book), or because they have relied on what others (like preachers) have told them, they believe or practice error. Some people simply let their consciences guide them, disregarding God's word. We have all heard someone say, " It doesn't matter what church you attend (regardless of what it believes or how it conducts its worship service), so long as you believe in God and attend church." But is that really true? Read about this and other common misconceptions and erroneous applications of the Scriptures. Learn the answers to common questions which plague others such as: Can faith alone save? And once saved, can we fall from grace, and not enter Heaven?  Angels & Angel WorshipAngels & Angel WorshipCalvinism ("T.U.L.I.P")EvolutionFaith Only SalvationGymnasiums & Recreational HallsInfant BaptismInstrumental MusicIrresistible GraceJehovah's WitnessesLimited AtonementOrphanagesMiracles(and miraculous healings)Missionary SocietiesOnce Saved, Always SavedPerseverance of the SaintsPremilliennialismThe RaptureThe Red HeiferSoftball TeamsSpeaking in TonguesSprinkling (Baptism)Total Inherited DepravityUnconditional ElectionWomen Elders, Preachers, and Deacons Maps & Biblical Geography Physical Evidence Supporting Biblical Accounts and Fulfilled Biblical Prophecies Learn why the Bible has proven time and again the most accurate and reliable book in history.  Read about archaeological evidence which proves that events recorded in the Bible actually took place, and how prophecies recorded in the Bible were fulfilled. Other Bible Study Aids, Charts, Tables, etc. How the apostles died The Camp of Israel during the Wandering Examples of Conversion in the New Testament First time things are mentioned in the Bible The Great Commission Harmony of the Gospels Jewish Calendar Jewish Feasts The Judges of Israel Laws of the Bible Monies, weights, and measures Old Testament Chronology New Testament Chronology Prayers in the Bible The floor plan of the Tabernacle The Ten Commandments World Empires in Bible Times Labels for pasting inside your Bible: Salvation Examples of Conversion Worship Prophecies and "Last Things" Learn what the prophecies in books like Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah and Revelation are referring to, and how to distinguish between literal and figurative language, what is meant by the "last days," and Armageddon. Isaiah 2 Daniel 2 Joel 2 Micah 4 "Last Days" 1 Thessalonians 4 Revelation 21   Premillennialism Post-Millennialism Amillennialism The Rapture Realized Eschatology The Red Heifer