Book Description
This book contains twenty-two individual "Scripture Studies." Each study focuses on one general area of study. These studies enable individuals to do in-depth, topical studies of the Bible. They are also invaluable to the Bible study teacher preparing lessons for Sunday School or a home Bible study. They can be used for group studies as well. The range of topics covered in the different studies is broad, from what the Bible teaches about itself, to what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. Included in each study are hundreds of Scripture references. So there will be no lack of material from which to begin your studies. So if you're an individual looking for an aid to improve for your own personal Bible studies, or a Bible study teacher or home group leader looking for help in preparing lessons, this book will be of great benefit. The sources for the viewpoints promoted in these Scripture Studies are wide and varied. The ideas are taken from commentaries, study Bibles, theology books, books of various kinds, and most importantly, this writer's own personal study of the Scriptures. The sources for the opposing views presented are publications of groups that promote the ideas and personal conversations that I have had with members of such groups and adherents to the views. It is my hope and prayer that God uses these Scripture Studies to help the reader to: "... grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen" (2 Pet 3:18).

About the Author
Gary F. Zeolla earned a BS in Nutrition Science from Penn State University (1983). He is the founder and director of Darkness to Light ministry.

Excerpted from Scripture Workbook: For Personal Bible Study and Teaching the Bible by Gary F. Zeolla. Copyright © 2000. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
The following is excerpted from "The Doctrine of the Trinity: God's Three-in-Oneness" - Scripture Study #3: III) The Son is God: 1) Called God or Ascribed Deity: OT: Gen 19:24; Ps 45:7; Isa 7:14; 9:6; Jer 23:5f; Zech 2:10-3:2; 12:10 NT: Matt 1:22f; John 1:1; 5:18; 20:28; Acts 20:28; Rom 8:9; 9:5; Phil 2:5-9; Col 2:9; 1Tim 3:16; Titus 2:13; Heb 1:3,8f; 2Pet 1:1; 1John 5:20. 2) Spoke and Acted as God: Omnipresent: Matt 18:20; 28:20; John 1:48; 3:13. Omniscient: Matt 11:27; 12:25; Mark 2:8; Luke 9:46; 11:17; John 4:16-18. Foretold the future: Matt 16:21; 24:18f,25; 26:21-25,31-35; Mark 14:30; John 6:64,70f; 21:18f (cp. Isa 41:21-23). Omnipotent: Rev 1:8; 3:7. Sovereign: Matt 17:24-27; 28:18. Controlled the weather: Matt 14:32; Mark 4:39-41 (cp. Job 38:25-38; Ps 135:7). Incomprehensible: Matt 11:27. Holy: Josh 5:13-15 (cp. Exod 3:5f); John 8:46. Gave commandments: Matt 5:27f,31f. Forgave sin: Mark 2:5-11; Luke 7:47. Love: Matt 20:28; John 15:13. 3) Ascribed Attributes of God: Omnipresent: Eph 1:22f; 4:10. Omniscient: John 2:23-25; 16:30; 21:17. Omnipotent: Phil 3:20f. Sovereign: Acts 10:36. Eternal: Isa 9:6; Mic 5:2; John 1:1; 17:5,24; Col 1:17; Heb 7:3. Immutable: Heb 1:8-12; 13:8. Preeminent: Col 1:18 (cp. Ps 97:9; 148:13). Good: John 7:12. Holy: Matt 26:59f; Mark 4:36-41; Luke 5:1-11; 2Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 7:26; Rev 1:17. Righteous: Luke 23:47; 2Cor 5:21; 1John 2:1. Just: Zech 9:9. Wrath: Rev 6:15-17 (cp. 11:17f). Grace, Mercy, and Love: Matt 9:36; 14:14; John 13:1; 1Thes 5:28. 4) Does Acts of God: Creates and Sustains: Gen 1:1; Isa 44:24; John 44:24; John 1:13; Col 1:16f; Heb 1:2f. Gives life: Gen 2:7; 1Tim 6:13; John 1:4; 5:21; 11:25; Acts 3:15. Judges: Ps 96:13; John 5:22f; 2Tim 4:1; Heb 13:4. Redeems: Ps 130:7f; Isa 43:25; 44:22; Eph 1:7; Titus Heb 9:12-15; 1Pet 1:18f. Saves: Isa 45:22; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30f; 1Tim 1:15; Heb 12:2. Fills the hungry soul: Ps 107:9; John 6:48-51. Calms the storm: Ps 107:29; Matt 8:26. 5) Treated Like God: Worshipped: Josh 5:13-15; Matt 14:33; 28:9,17; John 9:38; Phil 2:10f; Heb 1:6; 2Peter 3:18; Rev 5:8-14 (ct. Acts 12:20-23; 14:8-15; Rev 19:10). Receives Divine service: Rev 22:3f (cp. Exod 20:3-5; Matt 4:10). Prayed to: Acts 7:59f; 2Cor 12:8; 1John 5:13-15. Note: The book contains five additional proofs for the deity of Christ. _____________________________________________ The following is excerpted from "Eternity" - Scripture Study #9. 2) Does the Bible teach reincarnation or resurrection? Note: Reincarnation teaches each person will live many lives, have many deaths, and many judgment (after each death to determine what their state in their next lifetime will be). Resurrection teaches we each have only one life, one death, and one final judgment. Our state in throughout eternity will be determined by that one judgment. Reincarnation (New Age Movement) Matthew 11:13f: John the Baptist was Elijah reincarnated.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This book contains twenty-two individual "Scripture Studies." Each study focuses on one general area of study. These studies enable individuals to do in-depth, topical studies of the Bible. They are also invaluable to the Bible study teacher preparing lessons for Sunday School or a home Bible study.

The range of topics covered in the different studies is broad, from what the Bible teaches about itself, to what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. Included in each study are hundreds of Scripture references. So there will be no lack of material from which to begin your studies.

So if you're an individual looking for an aid to improve for your own personal Bible studies, or a Bible study teacher or home group leader looking for help in preparing lessons, this book will be of great benefit.

SYNOPSIS

This book contains twenty-two individual "Scripture Studies." Each study focuses on general one area of study. These studies enable individuals to do in-depth, topical studies of the Bible. They are also invaluable to the Bible study teacher preparing lessons for Sunday School or a home Bible study. They can be used for group studies as well.

The range of topics covered in the different studies is broad, from what the Bible teaches about itself, to what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. Included in each study are hundreds of Scripture references. So there will be no lack of material from which to begin your studies.

So if you're an individual looking for an aid to improve for your own personal Bible studies, or a Bible study teacher or home group leader looking for help in preparing lessons, this book will be of great benefit.

The sources for the viewpoints promoted in these Scripture Studies are wide and varied. The ideas are taken from commentaries, study Bibles, theology books, books of various kinds, and most importantly, this writer's own personal study of the Scriptures.

The sources for the opposing views presented are publications of groups that promote the ideas and personal conversations that I have had with members of such groups and adherents to the views.

It is my hope and prayer that God uses these Scripture Studies to help the reader to: "... grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen" (2 Pet 3:18).

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