Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

In this introductory material for the book of Revelation, we spend a great deal of time considering different approaches to the book of Revelation, and the strengths and weaknesses of each one.  …

A beatitude is a statement of blessing.  Though we commonly think of the list in Matthew 5, there are beatitudes throughout the Bible.  There are seven statements of blessing in Revelation, and i…

Family is the cornerstone of society, and one of the first institutions created by God.  Adam and Eve, the first husband and wife serve as a template for marriage, but also as a warning against s…

Family is the cornerstone of society, and one of the first institutions created by God.  Adam and Eve, the first husband and wife serve as a template for marriage, but also as a warning against s…

The last book of the Bible is often one of the most misunderstood, and because of its difficulty, one of the most neglected.  As we begin this class, we want to take an approach that will give us…

Many believe that Jesus instructed Christians to never judge in Matthew 7, but in this lesson we will review some times when it is necessary to judge.  Then we will look at exactly what Jesus was…

Though the Bible doesn’t use the phrase “go to heaven,” when talking about the Christian’s eternal reward, it is how we humans often express our desire for eternal life.  In 2 Thessalonians 2, Pa…

Our focus in this quarter has been on things that Christians are to do for one another, as instructed through the Scriptures.  This final lesson focuses on several passages which shows us some th…

Another opportunity to be encouraged by a message from God’s word.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 2 are some of the most difficult in all of Scripture, and in truth it may not be possible to know exactly what Paul was talking about.  Remember that the Thessalon…

Paul’s instructions for greeting one another as Christians gives as an opportunity to examine when an example in Scripture is binding, and when the specifics of an example are not binding.  Thoug…

Just like a watch must be set properly to make sure that we have the accurate time, our conscience must also be set to the right standard if it is going to guide us correctly.  The only acceptabl…

There are really only two kinds of doctrine: true and false.  True doctrine comes from that which was spoken by eyewitnesses of Christ and the words of those inspired prophets of God.  False doct…

Paul’s words of encouragement for the church in Thessalonica give us comfort still today as we consider the promises of God to grant relief to his saints when Jesus returns.  We also take special…

The fellowship of Christians requires that we give thought to, or consider, one another.  We are part of a body of Christ that has many members, yet remains one body.  Through being together and …

A good illustration can be helpful in understanding spiritual concepts.  Perhaps that is why Jesus used so many in his teaching.  In this lesson we get a picture of sin and how Satan tempts us to…

After Stephen was appointed to service in the church, he also began preaching the truth, much to the displeasure of some of the Jewish leaders of the day.  Though they tried to dispute with him, …

The things written in the Old Testament are written for our learning (Rom. 15:4).  The kings of Israel and Judah can teach us many lessons that have application for today.  Uzziah teaches us to s…

Living as a Christian isn’t always easy, and temptation is a very real challenge.  But God has given us a support system in the church to help us overcome, to build us up, help us stay on the rig…

The final lesson in this series brings our attention to Jesus who is the antitype to the Passover Lamb that we read about in the Old Testament. Jesus fulfills the promises which the Passover fore…