Bible Survey – Semester 6
481 – Men (Deacons) for the Daily Ministration
SEMESTER 6 481 – Men (Deacons) for the Daily Ministration BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 81 MEN (DEACONS) FOR THE DAILY MINISTRATION Read Acts 6:1-15, I Tim. 3:8-13, Phil. 1:1. INTRODUCTION: 1. The word deacons (plural) appears three times in Scripture. (Phil. 1:1, II Tim. 3:8, I Tim. 3:12) 2. The word deacon (singular) appears…
482 – The Martyrdom of Stephen and the Dispersion of the Church
SEMESTER 6 482 – The Martyrdom of Stephen and the Dispersion of the Church BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 82 THE MARTYRDOM OF STEPHEN AND THE DISPERSION OF THE CHURCH Read Acts 6:8 – Acts 8:40. INTRODUCTION: 1. It is often assumed that the strength of our ministry lies in our freedom to preach.…
483 – The Extension of the Gospel to the Gentiles
SEMESTER 6 483 – The Extension of the Gospel to the Gentiles BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 83 THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL TO THE GENTILES Read Acts 9:1-15, Acts 10:1-47, Acts 11: 1-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. Up until after the death of Stephen, the gospel has been essentially to the Jews. 2. In Acts…
484 – Governmental Persecution of the Church
SEMESTER 6 484 – Governmental Persecution of the Church BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 84 GOVERNMENTAL PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH Read Acts 12:1-25. INTRODUCTION: 1. The persecution of Acts chapters 7 through 9 was essentially religious, by the Judaizers. 2. In Acts 12 we see that the king is getting involved. 3. We…
485 – The Beginning of Missionary Outreach
SEMESTER 6 485 – The Beginning of Missionary Outreach BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 85 THE BEGINNING OF MISSIONARY OUTREACH Read Acts 12:24 through Acts 14:28. INTRODUCTION: 1. Acts 13 does not record the first instance of men “sent out” by the Lord’s church. (Acts 8:14 and Acts 11:22) 2. However, these men were sent to certain…
486 – The Law and Grace Conference at Jerusalem
SEMESTER 6 486 – The Law and Grace Conference at Jerusalem BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 86 THE LAW AND GRACE CONFERENCE AT JERUSALEM Read Acts 15:1-41. INTRODUCTION: 1. Perhaps the greatest doctrinal issues of our day center around pure grace versus combinations of grace and works. 2. Many who claim…
487 – Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
SEMESTER 6 487 – Paul’s Second Missionary Journey BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 87 PAUL’S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY Read Acts 15:36 through Acts 18:22 INTRODUCTION: 1. Paul’s second journey was perhaps both, the longest and the most productive of all. 2. It started with a split between Paul and Barnabas, resulting in two…
488 – Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
SEMESTER 6 488 – Paul’s Third Missionary Journey BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 88 PAUL’S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY INTRODUCTION: 1. Though I, by the Scriptures read, imply the end of this journey at Jerusalem, to say so would be inaccurate. 2. No doubt, Paul, planned to, from here, return to…
489 – Paul’s Arrest and Early Trials
SEMESTER 6 489 – Paul’s Arrest and Early Trials BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 89 PAUL’S ARREST AND EARLY TRIALS Read Acts 21:17 through Acts 25:27. INTRODUCTION: 1. From his arrest on his third journey, Paul’s life seems strange. 2. He is given to the Lord and obviously forgiven of his persecution of…
490 – Paul’s Trip to Rome and His Death
SEMESTER 6 490 – Paul’s Trip to Rome and His Death BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY VI LESSON # 90 PAUL’S TRIP TO ROME AND HIS DEATH Read Acts 26:1–Acts 28:31 INTRODUCTION: 1. As we view the persecutions and troubles of Paul in the last three chapters of Acts, it appears that we see…