Lesson 36, Part 3: For Whom Did Christ Die? - Part 3

• How do we understand Romans 9:19ff?
• Potter and pottery passages
• God calls people differently
• The Messiah’s works are prophesied in the Jewish calendar

Are you grappling with the concept of man's free will and God's sovereignty? Listen to this message to learn that mankind is free to choose to accept or reject God's provision of the finished work of Christ on the Cross. See that all who believe in Christ are elected. Find out what passages are referring to an individual's salvation and which are referring to nations which are fulfilling His plans. Understand that God's sovereignty and man's free will are both truth.

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Humility, Obedience to Authorities – Part 2

Do you wonder what the will of God is for your life? Listen to this message to learn that God's will for your life is plainly laid out in the Word of God. It is God's will that we obey authority even when it is unfair. Understand that Christ in His humanity is to be our example or pattern. This is not something we want to do but when we suffer unjustly with the right mental attitude, God is pleased. We must learn to pray and put unfair treatment in God's hand.

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The Elements of Prayer

At times are you a little unsure how you should pray? Listen to this definitive message on the subject of prayer to learn that you should first confess any personal sins to God so you are in a right relationship with Him. Following confession, express your gratitude to God for all He has done for you, naming His divine attributes. Last, pray for yourself and others using the categories listed here. For examples of effective prayers, read the book of Psalms and Paul's prayers in the New Testament epistles.

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Lesson 37, Part 1: The Resurrection of Christ - Part 1

• The Fact of the Resurrection
• Resurrection vs. Resuscitation
• What the New Testament Says About the Resurrection
• Jesus’ Resurrection
• What His Resurrection Means for Men

Are you curious about what your resurrection body will be like? Listen to this lesson to hear characteristics of Christ's resurrection body to get some hints. Explore the differences between resuscitation and resurrection. Find out about the human spirit and how it is related to what happened when Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden. Hear the order of resurrections, beginning with Christ. Find out that hundreds of people saw the resurrected Christ.

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Humility, Obedience to Authorities – Part 1

Should believers obey authorities without questioning? Listen to this message to learn that believers should obey legitimate authorities except in two cases. Find out what those exceptions are and understand that they are specific, not general. Discover the meaning of discipleship and the reward of the inheritance. Realize that it is our decision whether we will adjust our thinking to align with the Word of God by studying and applying it.

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An Apostolic Prayer Example

Would you like to be challenged in your prayer life by hearing an Apostolic prayer in Acts 4? Listen to this message to hear how Peter and John were told not to preach the gospel by the Jewish leaders. In their prayer they call on the God of creation and ask for focus to do His will. Near the end of the message hear three examples of perseverance in prayer and the reasons why these prayers weren't being answered.

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Lesson 36, Part 2: For Whom Did Christ Die? - Part 2

• How can God be so cruel to “send people to hell?”
• Patterns from the Old Testament on how God saves
• The Bible talks about “election.” Does this mean God alone decides who gets saved and who does not?

Does it bother you that people who reject Christ's substitutionary death on the Cross spend eternity in the Lake of Fire? Listen to this message to learn that all of us are born under a sentence of death and destined to go to hell but that God, in His grace, has provided a solution. God initiates His love and provides for those sins. People have to decide if they are going to accept or reject God's provision. Hear that the elect are all those who possess God's righteousness which is a free gift for all who believe.

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Slaves, Masters, and Redemption – An Introduction

What is the biblical viewpoint of slavery? Listen to this message to learn that slavery is mentioned frequently in the Bible and was practiced by conquering armies throughout history. See that all of us are born slaves to the sin nature, but that God has provided redemption for us through the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Find out why the abolition of slavery in England did not require a civil war like it did in the United States. Hear seven observations about slavery.

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