![Divine Paternity Test(s) | Luke 4:1-13 Sunday School Lesson [Slideshow+]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Luke-4-1-13-Temptation-Jesus-Bible-Study-326x245.png)
Divine Paternity Test(s) | Luke 4:1-13 Sunday School Lesson [Slideshow+]
All of the tests were intended to disrupt Jesus’ faithful, obedient, submissive relationship to the Father. We too, led by the Holy Spirit, can rely on Scripture when tested…
Articles by @DannyScottonJr
![The Appeal of Grace, The Appeal of Faith (Luke 23:32-43 Bible Study) [Slideshow+]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Appeal-of-Grace-The-Appeal-of-Faith-1-326x245.png)
The Appeal of Grace, The Appeal of Faith (Luke 23:32-43 Bible Study) [Slideshow+]
If “faith” without works is dead (Jas 2:17, 26), did the “thief” on the cross have true faith if he had little time for works? I argue that — perhaps in response to the gracious intercession of Christ — the criminal has a change of heart and responds with a request — an appeal of (true) faith. Thus, Jesus responds accordingly
![The Only Kind of Faith That Works, Is Faith That Works (James 2:14-26) [Bible Study Slides]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Only-Kind-of-Faith-That-Works-Is-Faith-That-Works-326x245.png)
The Only Kind of Faith That Works, Is Faith That Works (James 2:14-26) [Bible Study Slides]
“Faith” that does not produce works — acts of godly obedience and mercy — is not true faith at all. There is a difference between believing *that* Jesus is Lord and believing *in* Jesus as Lord
![Faith: It's What We Do [James 2:14-26 Sermon Video & Text]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Faith-In-Action-Faithlife-326x245.jpg)
Faith: It’s What We Do [James 2:14-26 Sermon Video & Text]
The only kind of faith that works, is faith that works. “Faith” that does not produce godly works of mercy and obedience is dead. True, saving faith is active faith. Faith: it’s what we do.
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The Christmas Story (Part 2) | Luke 2:1-20 Bible Study [Slideshow]
Caesar Augustus was thought to be a divine god, Son of God, and “savior of the world” whose birth meant peace, hope, and good news [euangelion (think evangelize, evangelism)] for all people. But Jesus is the true…
![The Christmas Story (Part 1) | Matthew 1:18-25 Bible Study [Slideshow]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Nativity-326x245.jpg)
The Christmas Story (Part 1) | Matthew 1:18-25 Bible Study [Slideshow]
View/download slides from a Bible study on Matthew 1:18-25, which describes the birth (more literally translated “the genesis”) of Jesus the Messiah. If God created this massive, incredibly fine-tuned universe, is a virgin conception…
Why Was Jesus Named “Jesus”?
Joseph is told to name Jesus “Jesus” because Jesus would *save* his people from their sins — our self-separation from/ rebellion against/dysfunctional relationship with God (cf. Mt 1:21)…
Do You Like Dead Mice? | Loving God On God’s Own Terms
Brothers and sisters, if we claim to love God, does it not make sense to love God on God’s own terms?
![Unexpected Assurance: Rahab and the Spies | Joshua 2 Lesson [Slideshow]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Unexpected-Assurance-Rahab-and-the-Spies-Joshua-2-326x245.png)
Unexpected Assurance: Rahab and the Spies | Joshua 2 Lesson [Slideshow]
Theme of Joshua: Israel inherits the Promised Land. Rahab provides unexpected assurance of God’s promise. Rahab renounces that of her own people and puts her faith (active trust) in the LORD – affirming Israelite prophecy, history, and theology. This account demonstrates how non-Israelites were always a part of God’s redemptive plan. She is commended not necessarily for lying, but for demonstrating her faith through actions — as we all should
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Yoked: Unequally vs. Easily [PowerPoint Slides]
Given the literary and cultural/historical context of 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul is most likely telling the Corinthian church not to become partners with those who were engaging in idol feasts in pagan temples — for they are the temple of the Living God.