Text: Job 31 A Covenant was Made (Job 31:1) This requires understanding – knowing the difference between right & wrong We must make a decision – once we know what is right, we must choose to do it A covenant involves a long-term commitment – this is not a trend or a fad; our character [...]

Text: Isaiah 64:6 This verse is often used by those who believe salvation is by faith only. This lesson examines the verse in question, as well as what the Bible has to say on the subject of faith and works. “…all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment…” What the “Faith Only” Proponents Want [...]

Text: Psalm 1 The Righteous Man is Blessed (v. 1-3) He does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly – following their thinking/advice He does not stand in the path of sinners – putting himself in a position to encounter them He does not sit in the seat of scoffers – among those who [...]

Text: 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee Youthful Lusts: Sexual Immorality Desire for Material Things Desire for Fame Desire for Acceptance Desire to Do Your Own Thing Pursue: Righteousness Faith Love Peace

Text: Genesis 5:24 What does it mean to walk with God? Live Right — Hebrews 11:5 Believe What Is Right — Amos 3:3 Teach What Is Right — Jude 14-15 Result: Not See Death — Romans 6:23

Text: Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit (v. 3) – humility Blessed are those who mourn (v. 4) – sorrow for sin Blessed are the meek (v. 5) – patient endurance Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness (v. 6) – right by God’s standard Blessed are the merciful (v. 7) [...]

Text: Isaiah 59:1-2 The body controlled by sin – Isaiah 59:3-8 Put off the body of sin – Romans 6:6 The body controlled by righteousness – Romans 6:17-18

Text: Acts 24:24-25 Righteousness – Romans 1:16-17; 1 John 3:7 Self-control – Luke 9:23 Judgment to Come – 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27

Text: Ezekiel 18 Each person is accountable for his own sin – v. 1-4 We must be righteous to be accepted by God – v. 5-9 Righteousness / unrighteousness is not passed from one to another – v. 10-20 Hope: The wicked can repent – v. 21-23 Warning: The righteous can fall away – v. [...]

Text: John 8:31-36 A True Disciple of Christ (v. 31-32) – conditional, “if you continue in My word” Man is Enslaved to Sin (v. 33-34) – Jesus offers spiritual freedom Christ Can Make Us Free (v. 35-36) How do we become free from sin? (Romans 6) In Christ we are “freed from sin” (v. 3-11) [...]