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to give in a moment
what toil can scarcely
 reach in an age.

 


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A Study of the Local Church
Wed. Night Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Download the outlines:
Lesson1 - Attitudes Towards Open Study and Resolving Differences
Lesson 2 - The Need to Find Bible Authority
Lesson 3 - The Local Church and the Individual Christian
Lesson 4 - The Work of a Local Church
Lesson 5 - The Organization of a Local Church
Lesson 6 - The Fellowship of a Christian

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A Friendly Discussion on Mormonism

Held at the University church of Christ -
February 17, 2011

 


Following the Footsteps of Jesus
Bible Class by Larry Rouse

Download the current outlines:
Lesson1 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Baptism
Lesson 2 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Praying
Lesson 3 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Teaching
Lesson4 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to the Cross

Lesson 5 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to Heaven

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Building a Biblical  Faith

College Class

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A Study of Evangelism
(Studies in the Cross of Christ)
College Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of the Life of Joseph



Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

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Building a Biblical Home Bible Class Series

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Doting About Questions

by Edward O. Bragwell, Sr.

Paul warns of those who are “doting about questions and strifes of words.” (1 Tim. 6:4). The basic meaning of the English word “dote” is “to show excessive love or fondness.” The word from which “doting” is translated means “sick.” Three other widely-used translations translate the phrase thusly:

“Obsessed with disputes and arguments over words” (New King James).

“An unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words” (New International). “A morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words” (New American Standard)

From the context it is fairly certain that Paul was talking about certain false teachers who were causing strife among brethren by using their skills at argumentation to persuade poor slaves, who were Christians, to use godliness for their own material gain by rising up against their masters. It may have been that they argued that" freedom in Christ” entitled one to demand all other forms of freedom. What ever the case, Paul tells the slaves that rather than “supposing that gain is godliness,” to consider that “godliness with contentment is great gain.”

It was not the purpose of the gospel to upset nor overthrow the social and political systems of the world, but its purpose was (and is) to give man freedom from sin and fear of the wrath to come. In order to maintain this freedom a Christian was taught to “live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world.” (Tit. 2:12). Part of living that “ quiet and peaceable life in all godliness” (1 Tim. 2:2) was to quietly submit to those over them in the social and political realm, rather than being an agitator of strife and a rabble-rouser.

While this is the context of Paul’s warning, it is clear that God does not like for one to “dote about questions” in any context. Christians should not “show excessive love” for controversy. They must “contend earnestly for the faith.” (Jude 3). Jesus and his Apostles left us copious examples of engaging in legitimate debate on religious questions. But we need to be careful that our affinity for controversy does not become excessive until it becomes an obsession, a sickness – so that one seeks to debate just for the love of debating or arguing just for the sake of arguing. Such a one can foment a lot of unnecessary strife and headaches among brethren in general, and within the congregation where he attends in particular, with his endless wrangling over every little question. Bible classes, preaching services, and even social conversations, with such a person present, are tension filled because most of those present wonder what brother Wrangle is going to find to argue about today. It is hard to really learn and be edified in such an atmosphere.  

Other Articles by Edward O. Bragwell, Sr.
Standing Alone
Sound Doctrine Produces Sound Churches Demanding Sound Doctrine
How to Raise a Heartache
 

 

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Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 


Join us for Our Next Devotional on September 4! 
 

 

When Evolutionist Tell the Truth by David Tant
Outline
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

Situation Ethics by Caleb George - March 30, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

God's Principles for Success by David Tant
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

 

 


Studies by David Tant at the University church of Christ

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How to Study the Bible
College Class

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Monthly Bible Study in Lagrange
at the Eastside church of Christ in LaGrange, Georgia

Overcoming the Present Apostasy by Larry Rouse

 

Saturday October 9, 2010


9:30 AM
- How do We View the Bible?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday December 11, 2010

9:30 AM - How Do We View the World?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday May 14, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's Order for Leadership?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday June 11, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View the Local Church?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday July 9, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's instruction on Fellowship?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

 


Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Sunday Mornings at 9:30
Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - The Time and Reign of the Messiah
Lesson 2 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 42)
Lesson 3 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 49)
Lesson 4 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 50)
Lesson 5 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 52-53)
Lesson 6 - The Virgin Birth (Isa. 7)

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Sermon Series on the Book of 1 John
by Robert Harkrider

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Themes From the Life of David
Sunday Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of Religious Beliefs

Wednesday Night College Bible Class

Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - Introduction and Approach
Lesson 2 - The Roman Catholic Church
Lesson 3 - An Overview of Islam
Lesson 4 - An Overview of Mormonism
Lesson 5 - An Overview of Pentecostalism
Lesson 6 - An Overview of Calvinism

 


Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

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