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New in Christ

When someone obeys the gospel, they are forgiven and they become “new.” They experience “new birth,” possess “new citizenship” and become a “new creation.” But what does newness look like? Especially given that one must continue living their life (attending the same school, working the same job, living in the same town), how is it that the Christian is something new? Nate Bibens uses this study to provide some key relationships that should change and become new when a person begins following Christ!

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Second Kings

Second Kings continues the story of Judah and Israel’s history, and sadly, their ultimate decline. In this lesson, Nate Bibens provides an overview of Second Kings and some of the primary characters found within the book and the lessons they teach!

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The Thief on the Cross

The man known as “the thief on the cross” is only found in a few verses, but his story is well-known. And it’s a beautiful story. A hardened and evil sinner found salvation with Jesus. But frequently, this story is used for one primary argument–to prove that baptism is not essential for salvation. Is that the lesson we should take from the thief’s story? In this lesson, Nate Bibens reviews this wonderful story and offers some reasons why it shouldn’t be relied on as proof against baptism’s necessity under the New Covenant. In fact, it just might be a picture that teaches the opposite of what many people claim it teaches!

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First Kings

First Kings picks up Israel’s history at the very end of David’s life, and continues the story of the nation for the next 115-120 years. In this overview lesson, Nate Bibens provides a summary of the themes, outline, and events of First Kings!

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made: Confronting Abortion Biblically

Abortion has been and will continue to be a volatile and highly debated topic in America. In this highly emotive discussion, what view should Christians take? What guidance does the Bible provide to show us how to think and live regarding the practice of abortion? In this sermon evangelist Nate Bibens seeks to provide a Biblical answer to the subject of abortion.

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Second Samuel

First Samuel recounts the beginning of the kingdom era for Israel, but ends with the death of Israel’s first king, Saul. Second Samuel continues the tale of Israel’s history, and focuses on David as he rises to become king first of Judah, then all of Israel. This lesson provides an overview of this book and the details it gives about the successes and the failures of David’s reign!

Ruth

The Judges was a dark era of Israelites history, but even in the darkest of times, righteousness can thrive. The story of Ruth takes place in the era of the Judges, but it is a story of love, faithfulness, and God’s wondrous providence. Enjoy this simple overview of the Old Testament book of Ruth!

Judges

Following the successful era of Joshua and the conquest of the Promised Land, Israel’s history took a dark turn. The book of Judges includes some amazing and intriguing stories, but it also reveals the sad spiritual state of Israel during this time. In this lesson Nate Bibens provides a simple overview of this Old Testament book.

When the Lord’s House Lies in Ruins

Priorities are important. Too often, we focus on worldly things that seem so demanding and important, but neglect the things that truly matter. When we focus on selfish, earthly things, we anger God. And further, such focus is fruitless and hopeless. The only true fulfillment we can find is when we serve the Lord whole-heartedly. Haggai 1:9 says, “You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the Lord of hosts. Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house.”

The Jews were rebuked because they focused on building their homes instead of the temple. But are we any different? We do the same when we focus on our career and leave the Lord’s work undone, or whenever we put our desires before the Lord’s will. Don’t let the Lord’s House lie in ruins because you are focused on your own concerns.