In this message, unnecessary competition becomes another setting in which the sovereign God advances His gospel. Continuing the study of undesirable circumstances and unassertive Christians, the lesson directs attention to God’s work rather than treating obstacles around the gospel as proof that His work has stopped.

In this lesson, undesirable circumstances and unassertive Christians become settings in which our sovereign God advances His gospel. The first part of this study directs attention to His work through these unlikely conditions, rather than assuming that the gospel’s advance depends on favorable circumstances.

In this Q&A, parents and young people consider how to cultivate spiritual growth, practice discernment in friendships, and communicate honestly about following Christ. The discussion emphasizes modeling faith at home, treating church life as a privilege, and patiently trusting God to bring growth.

In this study, prayer for ourselves and others centers on lavish love in discernment, enduring excellence with integrity, and fruitful faith through Christ. These requests give substance to real relationships by directing attention to what believers should seek for one another.

In this message, genuine gratitude is examined by whether it is expressed in God’s ways, motivated by His will, and based on His work. These distinctions help believers consider both how they give thanks and how they recognize God’s work in their lives.

This introduction to Philippians considers Paul as its inspired author, the church at Philippi as its audience, and the anticipation of grace and peace through Jesus Christ. Together, these opening elements prepare listeners to understand the letter and its continuing significance for believers.

In this lesson, a good friend is described as wise, caring, loyal, honest, and Christlike. These five characteristics give concrete content to the study of friendship, directing attention to the kind of character that makes someone a good friend to others. 5 Characteristics of a Good Friend A Good Friend is Wise A Good Friend is Caring A Good Friend is Loyal A Good Friend is Honest A Good Friend is Christlike

false views of assurance Why do we doubt our salvation How can we know we have saving faith?

This study addresses the fight for purity by considering the goodness of marriage, the desires behind lust, and the need to guard the heart. Its outline also confronts lust’s enticement and destruction, bringing the discussion to the need to extinguish those desires. 6 Realities that we must understand if we are going to fight for purity in an impure world 1. Desire for Marriage is Good 2. Our Desires are the Root of Our Lust 3. Diligent to Guard Your Heart 4. Enticement of Lust 5. Destruction Lust Brings 6. Extinguish Your Lusts