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Will God Take Care of His Children? ↗

A Bible lesson from Gospel Broadcasting Network. Compare its teaching with Scripture.

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Book, Chapter, and Verse - Episode 81 - The Children of God ↗

A Bible lesson from Gospel Broadcasting Network. Compare its teaching with Scripture.

Children of God — Topic Study

Compare new birth, faith in Christ, baptism into Christ, and the conduct of God’s children.

Is the Nation of Israel Still God’s Kingdom?

Jesus announced a fruit-bearing nation, and Paul explained how His cross removed the dividing partition. Examine the church as God’s holy nation, shared by Jews and Gentiles through one gospel.

What Does It Mean to Fear God?

What does the Bible mean when it commands us to fear God? Through Josiah, Joseph, Noah, Cornelius, and the early church, this KJV study examines reverence, receiving God’s word, refusing sin, obedient…

How Can We Tell Whether a Teaching Is from God?

Quoting Scripture does not guarantee a correct interpretation. Examine Satan’s misuse of a promise, the Sadducees’ resurrection argument, the Pharisees’ divorce argument, and Peter’s warning about distorted Scripture. This KJV study develops…

DOES GOD EXPECT EVERY CHRISTIAN TO GROW SPIRITUALLY?

A newborn baby is expected to grow. If years pass and the child never develops, something is wrong. The New Testament uses that same picture to describe Christians. A person […]

Can We Always Trust Our Conscience?

Can a sincere conscience be mistaken? Examine Saul’s convictions, Peter’s preaching at Pentecost, Philip’s work in Samaria, and the Ethiopian’s confession and baptism. This KJV study explains gospel obedience, our death–burial–resurrection response,…

CAN WE BE SAVED OUTSIDE OF CHRIST?

Most people who believe the Bible would agree that salvation is found in Jesus Christ. But that raises an extremely important question: HOW DOES A PERSON GET INTO CHRIST? Before […]

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “IN CHRIST”?.

The New Testament repeatedly uses a small but extremely important expression: “IN CHRIST.” Paul wrote: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 […]

What Does It Mean to Walk in the Light?

Walking in the light involves faithful conduct and dependence on the blood of Jesus Christ. Examine the connected teachings about fellowship, cleansing, confession, obedience, love, and abiding in His word.

Hearing Is Only the Beginning

Hearing God’s Word is essential, but Scripture calls us to respond. Examine the connected teachings concerning faith, repentance, confession, baptism, practical obedience, and continuing faithfully in Christ.

How Should Christians Encourage One Another?

Christian encouragement considers others, speaks truth, offers practical help, and strengthens continued faithfulness. Compare eight connected KJV teachings.

HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS USE THEIR TIME?

How should Christians use their time? Compare KJV passages on life’s brevity, God’s priorities, attentive study, diligent work, family responsibilities, encouragement, service, necessary rest, and perseverance. Examine the connected biblical pattern for…

ARE WE HEARERS ONLY OR DOERS OF THE WORD?

Hearing Scripture calls for action. Examine the repeating biblical pattern of receiving God’s Word, practicing it, and continuing faithfully.

HOW DOES THE CHURCH REMAIN FAITHFUL?

Faithfulness requires more than a congregation’s name or history. Follow the repeated biblical pattern of examining teaching, holding fast to truth, and practicing God’s Word.

WHO LEADS THE CHURCH?

The Biblical Pattern of Church Organization Who has the right to determine how the church is organized? The answer begins with Christ. His Word establishes the pattern, identifies the responsibilities, […]

CAN WE KNOW THAT WE ARE SAVED?

Some people believe that a Christian can never really know whether he is saved. Others believe that once a person has experienced salvation, nothing he does afterward can affect that […]

THE BIBLICAL PATTERN FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING

Obeying the gospel is the beginning of the Christian life—not the end. When a person hears the gospel, believes in Jesus Christ, repents of sin, confesses Christ, and is baptized […]

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR KEVIN L. WALKER Kevin L. Walker is a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, United States Navy veteran, retired Senior Chief Petty Officer, businessman, Bible teacher, […]

Are infants personally guilty of Adam’s sin at birth?

Ezekiel distinguishes the guilt of a father from that of his child; read Paul’s discussion of Adam with care.

The original list of warnings addressed to children of God

Faith, grace, and obedience

The question about God’s knowledge of the burning of children

God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit

Little children and the kingdom of God

Scripture and interpretation

What does John 1:12 mean by the right to become children of God?

Faith, grace, and obedience

Can children of God fall from grace?

Baptism and conversion

The right to become children of God in John1:12

Faith, grace, and obedience

John1:12 and the right to become children of God

Baptism and conversion

Children of God through faith and baptism in Galatians3

Baptism and conversion

Does God have empathy with His children when they make mistakes? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Does God have empathy with His children when they make mistakes?

Since my divorce, my children no longer believe in God. What can I do? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Since my divorce, my children no longer believe in God. What can I do?

Why did God order the death of children? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Why did God order the death of children?

Why doesn’t God prevent innocent children from being harmed? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Why doesn’t God prevent innocent children from being harmed?

I love “Raising Godly Children in a Wicked World” ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: I love “Raising Godly Children in a Wicked World”

How can we be children of God and slaves of God at the same time? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: How can we be children of God and slaves of God at the same time?

Did God intend for Adam to have children before the fall? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Did God intend for Adam to have children before the fall?

Would God be pleased with my example to my children? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Would God be pleased with my example to my children?

Does “faithful children” mean faithful to God or faithful to the parent? ↗

A La Vista Church of Christ question-and-answer resource addressing: Does “faithful children” mean faithful to God or faithful to the parent?

BAPTISM

Baptism The necessary dipping or immersing of a believing penitent person in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. Baptism is the means by which one unites…

BAPTISM/IMMERSION

BAPTISM/IMMERSION: Acts 8:38; 22:16; Rom 6:3-5; Col 2:11-13

BENEVOLENCE

BENEVOLENCE: church: Acts 2:44,45; 4:32-5:11; 6:1-6; 11:27-30; Rom 15:25-27; 1 Co 16:1-4; 2 Cor 8:4; 9:1,12; 1 Tim 5:3-16. Individual: 1 Tim 5:4,8,16; Matt 15:4-6; 25:31-46; Ester 2:7; Lk 10:25-37; Eph 4:28;…

BUDDHISM

BUDDHISM: Though there are a number of different branches of Buddhism, the four noble truths and the eightfold path are at the heart of this teaching. The four noble truths are: (1)…

Denominational Doctrines

Denominational Doctrines

DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES

DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES: Jn 17:20-23; 1 Cor 1:10-13; Eph 4:4-6; Rom 16:16

Father, God as

Father, God as The quality in God which relates to humanity in a parental way, so that God is caring, guiding and disciplining His children. "Father" was the characteristic way that Jesus…

INFANT BAPTISM

INFANT BAPTISM: Ezek 28:15, Ezek 18:20; Deut 1:39.

ISLAM

ISLAM Matt 1:21, Jn 8:24, 14:6, Acts 4:12, 10:43, 1 Tim 2:5-6

JEWS/ISRAELITES – CHILDREN OF GOD

JEWS/ISRAELITES – CHILDREN OF GOD: Rom 9:4

KINGDOM PARABLES

KINGDOM PARABLES: Matt 13:23, 38. The ones who Hear the Word of God and OBEY it, and then BEAR FRUIT are the children of the Kingdom. Today we would call such people…

MARY

MARY – Matt 1:18-25, 13:55-56; Lk 1:34; Gen 4:1

Once Saved, Always Saved

Once Saved, Always Saved The unscriptural, Calvinist doctrine that once a predestined child of God has been saved, he cannot for any reason thereafter be lost.

Righteous

SALVATION/CONDITIONAL

SALVATION/CONDITIONAL: Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; 8:36-38; Rom. 10:9-10

Seed

Seed - The SEED is the word of God - Luke 8:11. This means that the SEED which God uses [to bring forth children of God] is His word, His word and…

The Holy Spirit and the Word

The Holy Spirit and the Word – Neh 9:30, Acts 7:51

Tradition

Tradition The religious teachings and practices passed on from generation to generation. While there are inspired, authoritative traditions that have been delivered (1 Cor 11:2,23; 2 Thes 2:15; 3:6), human traditions make…

Worry about Adult Family Members

Bring concern before God and offer wise help where possible. Care for another person does not give you control over all of that person's choices.