路加福音-约翰福音:耶稣在犹大地 反对与拒绝
令人感到惊奇的是,耶稣前来拯救的那些人实际上却拒绝了祂。在路加福音-约翰福音:耶稣在犹大地 – 反对与拒绝一课中,学员们将读到耶稣在犹大地的服事,对祂的言行如何强化犹太人的反对,以致他们甚至要将自己的同胞交到罗马人手中钉死这一事件有所了解。
أساسيات العهد الجديد: أمورٌ كُنّا نظُنّ أنّنا نعرفها
يقدّم مساق “أساسيات العهد الجديد: أمورٌ كُنّا نظنّ أنّنا نعرفها” مُقدّمة إلى العهد الجديد بعمل مسحٍ للمعلومات المهمّة والأساسيّة التي يمكنها أن ترشِد وتوجّه تفكير الطالب في دراسة أسفار العهد الجديد. هذه المعلومات أساسية وضرورية للوصول إلى فهمٍ دقيق لأسفار العهد الجديد
رومية إلى أفسس: الرسالة إلى كنيسة أفسس ورسائل السجن الروماني
كانت روما عاصمة العالم. ومع أنَّ بولس لم يكُنْ قد زار روما بعدُ حين كتب رسالته إلى المسيحيين فيها، فقد كان يريد أن يحرص على أن يكونوا قد فهموا مضمون الإنجيل تماماً. لدينا في الرسالة إلى روما بيان لاهوتي عظيم حول خلاص الله. وفي وقتٍ لاحق، سُجِن بولس في روما بينما كان ينتظر التحقيق معه ومحاكَمتَهُ أمام قيصر. وبينما كان في سجنِه هناك، كتب أربع رسائل. سندرس في هذا الدرس، “رومية إلى أفسس: الرسالة إلى كنيسة ورسائل السّجن الروماني”، الرسائل التي كتبها بولس لروما ومن سجن روما
启示录: 末了和起初
「启示录:末了和起初」这一课里,新约与圣经在耶稣基督启示的荣耀叙述里,来到高潮的尾声。所有历史事件在基督战胜邪恶的终极胜利、以及万物恢复到神最初创造的状态里,发展到惊奇美妙的高峰。
马太福音-马可福音: 耶稣的两个不同面貌
马太福音-马可福音:耶稣的两个不同面貌首先向学员介绍了福音文学,然后将他们的注意力放在马太和马可所传讲的福音上。学员将学习每卷书特殊的写作目的,以及作者如何将耶稣的生平记录下来,以达成这个独特目的
从雅各书到犹大书: 写给所有人的信-- 一般书信及使徒约翰的书信
一般使徒书信与保罗书信不同,并非针对特定地方或人士而作。这些书信处理的是较为广泛的主题,关乎苦难、假教导的危险、以及基督徒的不信。「从雅各书到犹大书:写给所有人的信--一般书信及使徒约翰的书信」这一课里,就包含了这些一般性使徒书信。
新约基础:我们自以为已掌握的知识
新约基础:我们自以为已掌握的知识介绍了新约圣经的主要内容,它所提供的重要信息对学员浏览新约圣经具有指导意义。这些基本且重要的信息可以帮助学员正确理解新约圣经的经文。
从提摩太前书到希伯来书: 写给牧师、以及在信仰上面临挣扎的教会的信
「从提摩太前书到希伯来书:写给牧师、以及在信仰上面临挣扎的教会的信」这一课中,共计有三封指导年经牧师的信、以及一封写给在信仰根基上面临困难的教会的信。这几封以牧养为目的的使徒书信,为带领神百姓之人提供了教义上、策略上的帮助;而希伯来书则表明耶稣基督是至高的救主、是教会的主、并且鼓励读者毫无保留地追求与神更亲密的关系。
Discover the God who understands what it is like to be broken
In the midst of broken families and shattered relationships, we often feel completely alone. As if no one understands the pain and hurt we’re experiencing. God knows exactly what it is like to be broken!
Gentle Witness
Years ago, I was hospitalized following a life-threatening, 38-foot fall from a bridge. While I was there, the wife of the man in the next bed stopped to speak to me. “My husband just told me what happened to you,” she said. “We believe God spared your life because He wants to use you. We’ve been praying for you.”
Promoting Unity
The language of Proverbs 6:16-19 is strong. In the citing of seven things the Lord hates, sowing “discord among brethren” makes the list. The reason for naming this sin is that it spoils the unity that Christ desires for His followers (John 17:21-22).
Coming Soon!
A “COMING SOON!” announcement often precedes future events in entertainment and sports, or the launch of the latest technology. The goal is to create anticipation and excitement for what is going to happen, even though it may be months away.
While reading the book of Revelation, I was impressed with the “coming soon” sense of immediacy permeating the entire book. Rather than saying, “Someday, in the far distant future, Jesus Christ is going to return to earth,” the text is filled with phrases like “things which must shortly take place” (1:1) and “the time is near” (v.3). Three times in the final chapter, the Lord says, “I am coming quickly” (Rev. 22:7,12,20). Other versions translate this phrase as, “I’m coming soon,” “I’m coming speedily,” and “I’m on My way!”
Why “Lord, have mercy” should be our daily request
What is the one thing you ask God for the most? Protection for your family? Food on the table? It’s the conclusion of a study on “The Mercy Prayer.”
Why God’s mercy is meant to flow from our lives into the lives of others
A fresh water spring cannot quench our thirst if it accumulates in one spot. Instead it stagnates. And the same goes for God’s mercy.
Still Working
Vivian and Don are in their mid-90s and have been married more than 70 years. Recently Vivian suffered a setback when she broke her hip. This has been additionally difficult because for several years both Don and Vivian have been saddened by the realization that they are no longer strong enough to be active in the life and work of their church.