Did Jesus rise from the dead, or didn't he? The Christian faith hangs on this question. What did Jesus have to say about the resurrection? What importance did the apostles place on the resurrection? What proof do we have that Jesus' resurrection took place? We tackle these questions in this lesson, which can be useful
In the second half of chapter six, Paul addresses immorality in the Corinthian church. Paul explains the importance of the physical body, that Christians are united with Christ, and that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. This lesson looks at these blessings and the responsibility Christians have to keep their temples holy. We
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Immorality and the Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - Immorality and the Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2016) View Lesson
In 1 Corinthians 6 Paul speaks the truth in love, calling out the church in Corinth for bringing law suits against each other, instead of resolving their disputes internally. This lesson addresses whether Christians should ever bring law suits, as well as what a Christian should consider before making a decision to resort to the courts. We
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - Christians and Law Suits (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - Christians and Law Suits (2016) View Lesson
In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul turns to a new and serious matter: the church's failure to expel from the congregation a brother involved in sexual immorality. This lesson covers the Biblical definition of sexual immortality, Paul's and Jesus' admonition and example of dealing with Christians who refuse to repent of serious sin, the reasons why most
1 Corinthians 5 - Sexual Immorality and Expelling an Immoral Brother (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 5 - Sexual Immorality and Expelling an Immoral Brother (2016) View Lesson
In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul builds on his teaching on church unity from the first three chapters. Paul addresses the Church's boasting, envy, and strife. This lesson tackles the important questions of what Paul meant when he says not to judge and what he meant when he says imitate me. This lesson calls us to serve
1 Corinthians 4 - Building Church Unity and Judging Your Brother (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 4 - Building Church Unity and Judging Your Brother (2016) View Lesson
In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul uses four examples from daily life to instruct his listeners on church unity, peacemaking, Jesus Christ as the only foundation of the Church, how we will be judged (and rewarded) by God as to how we build the Church, honoring God by how we care for our physical bodies, and
1 Corinthians 3 - Examples from Daily Life for a Stronger Church (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 3 - Examples from Daily Life for a Stronger Church (2016) View Lesson
In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul has a significant challenge: addressing a long list of problems in a church he deeply loves. This must have been a difficult letter to write! In this lesson, we see how Paul lays the groundwork to prepare the church to receive more specific instruction, which he will provide
1 Corinthians 1-2 - God's vs. the World's Wisdom (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 1-2 - God's vs. the World's Wisdom (2016) View Lesson
We start our study with an explanation of the value of good expository teaching and an introduction to the book of Corinthians. This lesson calls us to consider whether we share Jesus' (and Paul's) vision for Christian unity and challenges us to root out any trace of sectarianism in our hearts. Teaching Notes Christian Unity
What did Jesus mean that we must be born of water and the Spirit? This lesson from David Bercot provides insight into how the early Church understood baptism. Teaching Notes Teaching notes not available for this lesson. For more teaching from David Bercot, visit thehistoricfaith.com
What the Early Christians Believed About Baptism (David Bercot) View Lesson
Were Jesus' teachings on nonresistance, love for one's enemies, and peacemaking meant to be taken seriously? This lesson reviews the radical convictions of the Restoration Movement (mid-1800s) regarding these teachings, and sadly, how they were lost over time as the church began to incorporate the popular thinking of its day. Many Restoration Movement churches, including
The Legacy of Nonresistance in Churches of Christ View Lesson
The Legacy of Nonresistance in Churches of Christ View Lesson