Posted by Admin on Nov 8, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTThose who live for God in this life will spend their eternity with Him. TEXT: HEB.11:8-16; 12:18-29. INTRODUCTION:In the first part of this study, we learned that eternity means time without end. Therefore, those things that are eternal last beyond our sojourn here on earth. We also note that every believer must live with eternity in view. In this concluding part, we shall focus on how a believer can live with eternity in view on a daily basis and the blessings that accrue to such a believer. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know how living with eternity in view can influence the lifestyles of the believer. Identify some of the relevant “ingredients” required for living with eternity in view. Appreciate the blessings in living with eternity in view. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW WILL LIVING WITH ETERNITY IN VIEW INFLUENCE OUR LIFESTYLE AS BELIEVERS?Living with eternity in view must certainly affect our lifestyle positively. The pattern of our life should portray that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who is our perfect example (1 Pet.2:21). This should influence us in the following areas:i. Personal discipline (1 Cor.9:24-27; Eph.4:29; Phil.4:11-13)One of the qualities that must be manifest in the life of a believer living with eternity in view is personal discipline. We must learn to bring our bodies daily under subjection and not to yield to the desires of the flesh but allow the spirit of God to control our lives continually. We should guard our utterances, so we do not allow any evil communication to proceed out of our mouths. Only those things that are good to use of...
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Posted by Admin on Nov 2, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTBelievers should know that they are pilgrims on earth; heaven is our destination. TEXT: HEB. 11:8-16; 12: 18-29 INTRODUCTION:The first step that must be taken by anyone who wishes to partake in eternity with God is to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and personal Savior. Such a one must be born again (John 3:3, 5). After this great experience of new life in Christ, the believer must live his life on earth daily as a pilgrim on a journey seeking a city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God (Heb. 11:10). This then calls for a lifestyle which depicts those who have eternity in view. Some believers live their lives today according to the dictates of the world, as if all about them ends in this world.If our hope ends in this world we are of all men most miserable (1 Cor. 15:19).Since we are on a journey to eternity, we must therefore live our lives to please Him who has called us, by passing the time of our sojourning here in fear (1 Pet.1:7). God is a holy God and if we must spend eternity with Him, we must be holy also in all areas of our lives (1 Pet.1:15-16).In this first part of the study, we shall be looking at what living and eternity in view entails and examples of some people in the scriptures who lived with eternity in view. LESSON OBJECTIVES To know what eternity means. Understand what it means to live with eternity in view. Appreciate why a believer must live with eternity in view. Know the common features of...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 26, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTSoul winning is GOD’s mandate to allbelievers. TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20; JOHN 4:20-26 INTRODUCTION:From study one of this topic, we understood that soul winning is a commission to all believers by our Lord Jesus Christ, and the assignment continues for as long as the Lord’s return is being awaited. By this He intends to give opportunity to every human being on earth to hear themessage of God’s salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, so that as many as believe, would be saved from the consequences of sin and Satan’s dominion. In this study, we shall be looking at the challenges and the prospect of reaching more souls with the gospel message. LESSON OBJECTIVES1.) To consider how evangelism can contribute to church growth.2.) To know the role of the local assembly in evangelism.3.) To understand some challenges that could be encountered in theprocess of soul winning and proffer solutions.4.) To know the rewards of soul winning. BIBLE TRUTH: QUESTION 1) HOW DOES EVANGELISM CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCH GROWTH?When the gospel message is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, people are convicted of their sins and its consequences. As they believe and repent from their sins, they would naturally desire to continue in their newly found faith through fellowship and the study of God’s word, which the church should readily provide. As these new believers join the church, there will be increase in membership and this will eventually lead to opening of more fellowship centers. In Acts 2:40-43, Apostle Peter preached the good news of Christ’s death and resurrectionfor the remission of sin and justification of those who...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 19, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTSoul winning is a mandate given to all believers by God. TEXT: MATTHEW 28:19-20; MARK 16:15; LUKE 10:1-12 INTRODUCTION:When man disobeyed God’s command through Satan’s deception, he became corrupted, was brought under the dominion and rule of Satan and was destined for destruction. His relationship with God was severed. But God in His love, promised to restore man back to Himself. However, the consequences of this disobedience passed on to all men from generation to generation untilGod fulfilled His promise by sending Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son to earth for the redemption of man.All through His time on earth, Christ engaged Himself in the work of reconciling men back to God. He completed this work by His death on the cross, and resurrection according to God’s plan. Before He returned to His Father in heaven, He commissioned His followers to proclaim the‘good news’ of redemption to all creatures so they can believe and accept that Christ died for the redemption of their souls. Soul winning therefore is an important mandate which all believers owe as a duty. We shall, in this study, examine the implications and the requirements for effectivesoul winning. LESSON OBJECTIVESThe objectives of this study are:1.) To understand what soul winning is.2.) To know why we should be involved in soul winning.3.) To understand the urgency of the assignment.4.) To discuss the requirements for effective soul winning.5.) To examine the component of the gospel…. A Christian shouldpreach to sinners. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT IS SOUL WINNING?Soul winning, also referred to as evangelism or witnessing, is a process of letting people understand their sinful and dead...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 12, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTThe divine principle of sowing and reaping is manifest in all aspects of life. TEXT: GAL. 6:1-10; 2 COR. 9:6 INTRODUCTION:The law of sowing and reaping has come to be accepted as a universal, natural, scriptural, and spiritual truth that has found acceptance in all fields of endeavors. It is as old as creation and has been employed to communicate diverse kinds of instructions. In the church of Christ today, this truth is often declared among believers. The only irony is that today this truth finds vocal expression often when church is soliciting funds from members. A careful pinder on this truth will reveal the fact that its application extends beyond the borders of financial solicitations. In the actual sense, it embraces every element of Christian activities and secular routines that require the selfless use of divine endowments to enhance the comfort of one another. This includes how tenderly we restore the backslider, how burdensome we are when we render helping hands to others, how faithfully we conduct ourselves in the exercise of gifts how committedly we contribute towards the welfare of Laborers in God’s vineyard, and in general, how lovingly we respond to every opportunity to glorify God with our talents. In each of the scenarios above, the quality of seed we sow goes a long way to determine the kind of harvest that we get.This study will focus on some of the dimensions of sowing and reaping, and how they should be practiced among believers in Christ. LESSON OBJECTIVESThis lesson is intended to accomplish the following objectives: Explain the scriptural concept of Sowing and Reaping Discuss...
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Posted by Admin on Oct 5, 2025
CENTRAL THOUGHTThe believers’ labor in the LORD will not be in vain. TEXT: Mark 10:23-30 INTRODUCTION:A disciple is loyal, submissive and committed to his master. He is zealous for his master’s honor and interest at all costs. All serious-minded Christians are true disciples of Christ. There are rewards when believers are committed and consistent in their Christian faith. We have this assurance from His word that whatever a man sows that he will surely reap. We are therefore expected to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord; for God is notunrighteous to forget our work and labor of love. We are never to give up in our service for the Lord. Paul described all the pains, sorrows, tears and challenges we go through as light affliction. “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory”, 2 Corinthians 4:17. The Lord will reward us according to our choices and actions. Our Lord is always fair and just, He is absolutely unbiased when rewarding His children. Such rewards could be received on earth here and hereafter. The nature of such rewards and conditions to receiving them is the focus of this study. LESSON OBJECTIVES To understand the meaning of Reward. To explain Rewards mentioned by the Lord Jesus in the text. To examine the basis for receiving rewards from the Lord. To discuss our attitudes towards the Lord’s services. BIBLE TRUTH:QUESTION 1) WHAT IS A REWARD?A reward is whatever is given or received in return for doing something; compensation, for what you have done;...
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