Man: The Image of God
Man, the uniquely physical-spiritual being, is the image of God and crown of creation.
Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7
God’s Goal for Creation
Creation was formed and filled by God to reveal His glory.
Genesis 1:1-2; Psalm 19:1-4
God’s Creative Work
God created everything that exists — including the heavenly and earthly realm, and the spiritual and physical aspects of the universe.
Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16
God’s Eternal Plan
History is overseen by God, Who is bringing all things to pass according to His eternal Sovereign will and plan.
Isaiah 46:8-13
The Absolute Supremacy of God
God is supreme over all things; the universe exists for His pleasure.
Psalm 89:5-8
Heroes of the Faith
What does it take to be included in Hebrews 11 as a Hero of the Faith?
Judges 11:28-40
Out of the Depths: Finding Fresh Hope in God
The Psalms teach us how to find hope in God when we are in the depths of difficulty and life seems totally disoriented.
Psalm 130
Ecclesiastes – The Conclusion of Wisdom
True wisdom lives in light of eternity, fearing and obeying God, knowing that each of us will give an account to God.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; 12:13-14
Job – Part 2 – Wisdom on Suffering
True wisdom is humble, knowing its own limits, and trusting in the limitless wisdom of God.
Job 3-42 (1 Peter 4:19)
Job – Part 1 – His Story
Those who fear God and follow His ways can still face great suffering in this life.
Job 1-2 (James 5:11)
The Path of Blessing, The Path of Trouble
In general, those walking the path of wisdom will be blessed in every area, while those walking the path of the fool will find their lives filled with trouble.
Proverbs 14:11
The Integrity of the Wise
The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.
Proverbs 13:6
The Tongue of the Wise
The wise realize the power of the tongue, and carefully guard and use it to bring blessing rather than curse.
Proverbs 18:20-21
The Self-Control of the Wise
The wise cultivate self-control, building helpful traits and restricting harmful desires.
Proverbs 25:28
The Teachable Heart of the Wise
The wise have teachable hearts that hunger for instruction and even correction so that they may become wiser.
Proverbs 13:1
The Humility of the Wise
The wise person will reject pride and embrace the humility that flows from recognizing our own unworthiness before God.
Proverbs 11:2
The Sexual Life of the Wise
The wise person will avoid all sexual immorality but will enjoy a passionate sexual relationship with their spouse.
Proverbs 5:1-23 (& Song of Solomon)
The Heart of the Wise – Shaping Our Souls for Character
The key to a godly character is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines character.
Proverbs 4:20-23
The Gate to the Way of Wisdom: The Fear of the Lord
The gate to the way of wisdom is the fear of the Lord — a proper reverence and awe for our great God.
Proverbs 1:7
The Way of Wisdom
The wisdom books of the Old Testament teach us how to shape our souls so that we acquire the skill to learn and live successfully in this fallen world.
Proverbs 1:1-7
The Tragedy of Divorce
Divorce is a tragedy arising from man’s sin which produces devastating effects on all involved, so Christians should always work to save marriages.
Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:16
The Purposes of Marriage
Marriage must be centered on God, and its true purposes are found in fulfilling our call to display God’s image in all the earth.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-24
The Covenant Nature of Marriage
Marriage is a life-long covenant between a man and a woman to be exclusively faithful to one another.
Malachi 2:13-16
Does God Allow Homosexual Marriage?
Although Christians must show compassion to those trapped in homosexuality, we must be clear that it is a sin, and that God would never condone homosexual marriage.
Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6
Is Cohabitation the Same As Marriage?
Cohabitation is different in both purpose and practice from marriage, and it does not fit the biblical parameters for marriage and thus does not benefit the individuals or society.
Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6