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GOSPEL TUTORIALS - 2 -
VICTORY AT CALVARY MINISTRIES
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25. ELDERS AND PASTORAL CARING - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
What does it mean when Jesus is called the "Good Shepherd" ? Study the Calling and Responsibilities of Elders, their Spiritual Qualifications, their main Duties in the Church and the methods used for Selecting and Appointing Elders or "Shepherds".
26. LETTER TO PHILEMON - GO TO "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
This Letter provides a good example of Christian Love and Courtesy.
27. LETTER TO THE ROMANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
Learn about the meaning of Christian "Faith", "Grace", "Forgiveness", "Salvation" and what it means to "Suffer for Christ". What is "Sin" and what are "Sins" in Paul's theology ?
28. PAUL'S FIRST LETTER TO CORINTHIANS - GO TO "NEXT" AT BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
The church at Corinth was one with many problems, some of a serious moral nature, perhaps not unlike some of the problems in your own local church. See how Paul handles those problems with Compassion, Grace, Tolerance and Real Wisdom.
29. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO CORINTHIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
In this "Epistle" (letter) Paul vindicates his Apostleship and Manner of Life. He also explains his Ministry of Reconciliation and defends his Authority. This letter helps us to preserve a spirit of Oneness and Reconciliation in our own church today.
30. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE GALATIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
If you have legalistic people in your local church, study this letter in which Paul Defends the Gospel as Justification by Faith. He was troubled by Judaisers in the churches of Galatia but Paul presents the Gospel as the "Fulfillment" of the Mosaic law.
31. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
This is one of Paul's four "Prison Epistles" and has a definite "Spiritual" emphasis. It tells of the "Riches" of God's Inheritance, challenges us to "Walk" in Purity, Harmony and Victory. Ephesians also reveals the true nature of "Heaven" not as a geographical place in outer space but as a Spiritual "Experience" in Christ.
32. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
This is a very beautiful letter, written by Paul in prison at Rome, between 61 - 63 A.D.. It is a letter of Encouragement and Appreciation but also one of Warning against the legalistic Judaisers and those with heretical concepts. It reveals the Calling of Timothy and Epaphroditus to assist Paul in Ministry and urges the Believers to be One in Love, Unity, Joy, Peace - in Christ.
33. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
This is another of Paul's four "Prison Epistles", written to a church with an uncertain origin. Paul strengthens the Believers to stand fast in the Faith and not fall victims to the "Colossian Heresy". In the area, there were numerous pagan cults including those which practiced "Angel Worship" and Asceticism and Paul counsels against associating with such groups. Familial Responsibilities are also emphasised and exhortation is given to strengthen Prayer Life and Proper Conduct.
34. PAUL'S FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
This is thought to be one of Paul's earliest letters to encourage the Believers to remain steadfast under persecution, to avoid misconceptions, disputings and division in relation to the Second Coming of Christ and to develop a Life of Holiness, Love and Caring for others.
35. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
As also in his first letter to the Thessalonians, Paul encourages the church to remain faithful and steadfast in view of what was thought to be the imminent Return of Christ. Such misunderstanding called for Disipline against the disorderly elements who stopped working while "waiting" for the Return.
36. PAUL'S FIRST LETTER TO TIMOTHY - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
Paul regards Timothy as his "True Son in the Faith" but still feels it necessary to advise and counsel Timothy in how to remain steadfast in the face of persecution and how to conduct himself in administering church affairs. The church is warned against Apostasy and given wisdom in selecting those for position of leadership as Elders / Bishops and Deacons. Timothy's Godly grandmother Lois and mother Eunice are given special mention.
37. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY - GO TO "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE,?
Paul offers words of encourgement to Timothy whom he calls "My Beloved Son". He challenges Timothy to stand firm in the Grace as found in Jesus Christ, to be a faithful Preacher of the Word, enduring hardship and Affliction in loving Service, in order to Fulfil the Ministry
38. PAUL'S LETTER TO TITUS - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
Like Paul's first letter to Timothy, Paul writes to a young church leader, urging Titus to strengthen the churches on the Island of Crete, that they may elect to Ministry those Elders who are faithful to Jesus and to appoint Elders in every city, those who preach "Sound Doctrine" and who are "Zealous for Good Works".
39. THE EPISTLE OF JAMES - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE
This letter urges the followers of Jesus to exercise a Practical Faith, one of Good Works" in Service to others, not just in "talking" religion. It shows that the Christian Faith is a down-to-earth "hands-on" religion and that Real Faith can only be fully experienced in practical Service to the Needy. This is Love in Action.
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MORE VALUABLE STUDIES FROM MARK A. COPELAND's LIBRARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
The above site has an abundance of studies on various aspects of Christian Doctrine. Here you will find many helpful sermon Expository Sermon outlines, Old / New Testament and Topical Studies.
A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A CHRISTIAN CHURCH WHICH HAS TAKEN CHRIST TO HEART - FORTUNE ROAD C.OF C.
If you are visiting Kissimmee, Florida, "Disney World" and / or other Orlando Areas of attraction, please call on the above Church in which Mark A. Copeland Ministers. You will be made most welcome.
THE CHALLENGE OF ISLAM - CLICK ON "NEXT" AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE - THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH ISSUE.
Discover the Origin of Islam, the Tenets of the cult, whether or not it is a "Religion of Peace" and Compare it with Christianity. What should be the Christians' Response to Islam ?
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