Main QuestionHow should Christians judge medieval church history by Scripture without repeating legends or confusing Christ's church with one institution? Primary PassagesMatthew 16:13-18; Mark 7:6-13; Acts 20:28-31; Galatians 1:6-9; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Timothy...
Main QuestionHow are the Byzantine Majority Text and Textus Receptus related, where do they differ, and why does Unforsaken use the received tradition?Primary Passages2 Timothy 3, Matthew 5 and 24, 1 Peter 1, Proverbs 30, Revelation 22, Colossians 4, 1...
Main QuestionWhat happened when the risen Jesus confronted Saul, and how did that encounter lead to his salvation, baptism, apostleship, and transformed service?Primary PassagesActs 7-9, Acts 13, Acts 22, Acts 26, Galatians 1, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Timothy 1, and...
Main QuestionWho was John, why is he identified as the disciple Jesus loved, and how did Christ shape his zeal into courageous love governed by truth?Primary PassagesMark 1, 3, and 10; Luke 9; Matthew 17; John 13 and 19-21; Acts 3-4 and 8; Galatians 2; 1-3 John;...
Main QuestionWhat do zealots, tax collectors, and Jesus' command to render to Caesar teach about political power, taxes, allegiance, repentance, and unity in Christ?Primary PassagesDeuteronomy 17; Luke 3, 6, 19, and 23; Matthew 9 and 22; John 18; Romans 13; 1 Peter...
Main QuestionWhat is Codex Vaticanus, and should its Alexandrian readings overrule the New Testament text received by the church?Primary PassagesPsalm 12, Isaiah 40, Matthew 6 and 24, Mark 16, John 8, Acts 8, Colossians 1, 1 Timothy 3, 2 Timothy 3, 1 John 5, and...
Main QuestionWhat is the biblical gift of tongues, what purposes did it serve, and how must every modern claim be tested? Primary PassagesActs 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Isaiah 28, and Mark 16. Unforsaken ConclusionTongues are Spirit-given languages,...
Main QuestionWho was Lydia, how did the Lord open her heart to Paul's message, and what does her response teach about baptism, hospitality, and service? Primary PassagesActs 16, Acts 10, Romans 10, Ephesians 2, Philippians 1 and 4, and 1 Timothy 2-3. Unforsaken...
Main Question Who was Timothy, and how did God form a locally respected disciple into Paul's trusted coworker, guardian of doctrine, and faithful servant under pressure? Primary Passages Acts 16-20, 1 Thessalonians 3, Philippians 2, 1 Corinthians 4 and 16, 1...
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...
