Jesus commanded His apostles to go into all the world and preach the gospel — and that mission didn't end with them. In this lesson, Steven Deaton explores three fundamentals every Christian needs to embrace: we must go, we must keep an open mind, and we must learn to teach. From the woman at the well to the Philippian jailer, the Bible is full of examples showing that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel. Are we doing our part to carry it forward?
Why would Christ die for the ungodly rather than for people who deserved it? In this study of Romans 5:6–21, we look at the stunning nature of God's love — demonstrated not toward the righteous or the "good," but toward helpless sinners. We walk through the powerful progression from justification to reconciliation to salvation by Christ's life, and then we turn to one of the richest contrasts in all of Paul's writing: Adam versus Christ. Where Adam brought sin, death, and condemnation, Christ brought grace, righteousness, and eternal life. The law exposed the problem; grace provided the answer.
This lesson is an extensive consideration of Proverbs 27:7 and the deeper principles it teaches. When there is a recognized need, there is greater appreciation. Satisfaction can be one of our greatest enemies and we must cultivate a taste for what is good.