Aug 8, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, Peter
In the field of psychology, “locus of control” refers to the extent to which a person believes they can control the world around them. People with a strong internal locus of control tend to attribute the outcome of events to factors under their own control. People with a strong external locus of control attribute outcomes of events to external circumstances. But both have a perspective which influences and predicts their actions. The book of 1 Peter is about that big perspective. In a sense, Peter is writing to explain a “gospel locus of control.”
Aug 2, 2018 | 02 Library, Resources by Book
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Gospel of John.
Aug 1, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, Introductions, Peter
An introduction to the letter of 1 Peter and a look at Peter’s calling from Luke 5.
Jul 26, 2018 | 02 Library, Examples
Learning some basic information when new small groups start can save misunderstanding later. Asking participants to answer a few basic questions the first day can help leaders structure the time to better meet the needs of a group. Here’s an example “Small Group Welcome” survey.
Jul 25, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, Philemon
The Epistle to Philemon is a private letter written by the Apostle Paul. Along with the letter, Paul returning Onesimus, a slave who ran away from Philemon. This letter appeals to Philemon to take the right action and free Onesimus, but it speaks volumes to us today about how to live our daily lives.
Jul 19, 2018 | 02 Library, Examples
When starting new small groups, it’s helpful to establish expectations up front with a clear set of ground rules. Here’s a sample we’ve developed over 25 years of ministry.
Jul 18, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, Philemon
The Epistle to Philemon is a private letter written by the Apostle Paul. Along with the letter, Paul returning Onesimus, a slave who ran away from Philemon. This letter appeals to Philemon to take the right action and free Onesimus, but it speaks volumes to us today about how to live our daily lives.
Jul 14, 2018 | 03 Series, Download, New Testament, Study Guide
A short 2-week Bible study on Paul’s letter to Philemon. This letter has much to say about how individual believers should live our daily lives.
Jul 11, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, What is the Gospel
The “so what” of being justified by faith is now we have a reason to boast. Paul explains the 3 things we boast about in Romans 5:1-11. The first is hope.
Jul 8, 2018 | 02 Library, Examples
July is the time to start preparing for your fall Bible study. Are you overwhelmed by the details or don’t know where to start? Assuming your study starts in September, here’s my summer ministry preparation checklist.
Jul 5, 2018 | 02 Library, Background & History, Chart, Charts OT, Download, Nehemiah
Chronology of the post exile: Ezra-Nehemiah
Jul 4, 2018 | 01 Podcasts, What is the Gospel
Saving faith is the permanent, ongoing trust in God that one day He will free me completely from all the consequences and effects of sin because of the blood of Jesus Christ. Saving faith itself is a gift from God and it involves 4 things.
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.