33. Church History

Give a brief summary of the history of the church.

Did the church ever die out, i.e. go into oblivion?

Give historical dates and founders of various religions & denominations.

Can you find any information regarding the head or central figure of these religions?

Compare with Christianity.  What are some of the major differences between Christianity and other religions?

 

34. The Priesthood

Do we have a priest?  If so, who?

Do we have a spiritual Father?  If so, who?

Do we have a confessor?  If so, who?

How do these compare to Christianity

 

35. The Temple & The Body

Should we take care of our bodies?

Do we have scriptural basis for this?

Why are we told not to worry about raiment or meat?

 

36. Apostasy vs. O.S.A.S.

1. A child of God can “Die” - Ro 8:12-13, Rev 3:1-5.

2. It can also be “Disinherited” - Num 14:11-12.  See also Eze 18:24, Mt 14:40-42, ICo 9:27, Gal 5:4, 6:7-8, 10:12, ITi 4:1-3, IITi 2:17-18, Heb 3:12, 10:26-30,

Jas 5:19-20, IIPe 2:20-21, 3:17, IJn 1:7-10, Rev 2:4-5.

3. Eternal life already given like Josh 6:1-2.  See also “O.D.A.D.”

 

What does the Bible tell us about children of God dying?

What does the Bible tell us about children of God losing their inheritance?

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, to whom would the prodigal refer?  Would this refer to a lost sinner coming to Christ or to a Christian who had lost his way, yet returned?  Explain.

 

For next Lord’s Day, please study & research the following:

37. O.D.A.D.

38. Church Leadership & Organization

39. Acceptable Worship

40. Institutionalism