Main Question Are pastor, bishop, and elder different offices, who qualifies to serve, and how must church authority be exercised under Christ? Primary Passages Acts 20:17-31, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, Titus 1:5-9, Hebrews...
Main Question Can a Christian smoke marijuana or use THC, and how should recreational intoxication be distinguished from legitimate medical treatment? Primary Passages Ephesians 5:15-21, 1 Peter 1:13 and 5:8-9, Galatians 5:13-25, 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 6:19-20,...
Main Question What is sanctification, when does it begin, how does God produce it, and how should a secure believer pursue holiness? Primary Passages 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 6, Hebrews 10 and 12, Romans 6 and 12, John 17, Philippians 2, and 1 John 1-3....
Main Question How should we read the Song of Solomon, and what does it teach about love, desire, marriage, faithfulness, and Christ? Primary Passages Song of Solomon 1-8, Genesis 2, Proverbs 5, Mark 10, 1 Corinthians 7, Ephesians 5, and Hebrews 13. Unforsaken...
Main Question What did Jesus teach in the prayer commonly called the Lord's Prayer, and how should believers use it? Primary Passages Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1-4, John 17:1-26, Hebrews 9:14, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Timothy 2:5, James 1:13. Unforsaken Conclusion Matthew...
Main Question What is apostasy, and how is it different from a believer's stumble, doubt, or need for restoration? Primary Passages 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 John 2:19, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 8:13, John 10:27-28, Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 20:29-30, 2 Peter 2:1-2....
Main Question What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and how is that different from being indwelt and sealed by Him? Primary Passages Ephesians 5:18-21, Acts 4:31, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 4:30, Galatians 5:16-25, Colossians 3:16-17, John 3:8,...
Main Question What makes praise music biblical, and how should Christians test lyrics, expression, emotion, and worship practice? Primary Passages Psalm 150, Exodus 15, John 4, Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, Isaiah 29, Hebrews 13, 1 Thessalonians 5, and Romans 12....
Main Question May Christians celebrate Christmas, and what biblical boundaries should govern those who celebrate or abstain? Primary Passages Genesis 3, Isaiah 7, Micah 5, Matthew 1 and 15, Luke 2, John 1, Romans 14, Jeremiah 10, and 1 Corinthians 8 and 10....
Main Question What is biblical meekness, and how can it be strength under God's rule rather than weakness, silence, or self-protection? Primary Passages Matthew 5, Psalm 37, James 1 and 3, Matthew 11, 1 Peter 2, Galatians 5 and 6, Romans 12, and 2 Timothy 2....
