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Acts Acts Facts
Influences Seven Influences
Ministry Ministry
Doors Open Doors
1Timothy First Timothy
Training Training
TIL “Truth in Love”

Sixth topical series list for simplybible.com

 

UP Acts Facts

A study of the book of Acts. We look at the places mentioned in Acts, taking them in alphabetical order. Each place is located on a map and then we note the people and events associated with that place. Quizzes and text studies have been added to this series.

The Spread of Christianity —Introduction to the Acts Facts series: The Spread of Christianity and the six parts of the book of Acts.

Paul's Journeys —Summary of the journeys and periods of the apostle Paul. Traditionally, Paul is said to have made three missionary journeys, plus a fourth journey to Rome.

Achaia to Antioch —Maps and Info about Achaia, Adramyttium, Adria, Alexandria, Amphipolis, and Antioch.

Antipatris to Azotus —Maps and Info about Antipatris, Apollonia, Apii Forum, Arabia, Asia, Assos, Athens, Attalia, and Azotus.

Berea to Cilicia —Maps and Info about Berea, Bithynia, Caesarea, Cappadocia, Cape Salmone, Cenchrea, Chios, and Cilicia.

Clauda to Cyrene —Maps and Info about Clauda, Cnidus, Coos, Corinth, Crete, Cyprus, and Cyrene.

Damascus to Fair Havens —Maps and Info about Damascus, Derbe, Egypt, Ephesus, Ethiopia, and Fair Havens.

Galatia to Judea —Maps and Info about Galatia, Galilee, Gaza, Iconium, Illyricum, Dalmatia, Italy, Jerusalem, Joppa, and Judea.

Lasea to Media —Maps and Info about Lasea, Libya, Lycaonia, Lycia, Lydda, Lystra, Macedonia, and Media.

Melita to Olivet —Maps and Info about Melita, Mesopotamia, Miletus, Mitylene, Myra, Mysia, Nazareth, Neapolis, and Olivet.

Pamphylia to Phonecia —Maps and Info about Pamphylia, Paphos, Parthia, Patara, Perga, Pergamum, Phenice, Philadelphia, Philippi, Phoenix, and Phonecia.

Phrygia to Rome —Maps and Info about Phrygia, Pisidia, Pontus, Ptolemais, Puteoli, Rhegium, Rhodes, and Rome.

Salamis to Smyrna —Maps and Info about Salamis, Samaria, Samos, Samothrace, Sardis, Saron, Selucia, Sidon, and Smyrna.

Syracuse to Tyre —Maps and Info about Syracuse, Syria, Sirtis, Tarsus, Thessalonica, Three Taverns, Thyatira, Troas, Trogyllium, and Tyre.

Acts Facts Quiz 1 —A quiz with maps to help, about places in Acts and what happened there.

Acts Facts Quiz 2 —Another quiz with maps to help, about places in Acts and what happened there.

Acts 1:1-8 —A verse by verse study of Luke's introduction to the book of Acts.

Acts 1:9-14 —A verse by verse study about the ascension of Christ, and the return of the disciples to Jerusalem.

Acts 1:15-26 —A study of how Judas the betrayer, who had committed suicide, was replaced by Matthias.

Acts 2:1-14 —A study of how the apostles received power through a baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:14-39 —A study of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.

 

UP Seven Good Influences

This series examines the good influences that motivate us to obey God, and shows how we can either cause them to fail, or nurture and strengthen them.

The Influence of Society —Our social environment is the first influence which affects us. Soon after birth, we began to relate to people around us.

The Influence of Conscience —The conscience is that faculty of human nature which knows to refuse evil and choose good.

The Influence of Intellect —God has given us intellect so that our faith and obedience to him might be that of intelligent choice.

The Influence of Faith —If we truly believe a promise of God, then faith influences and motivates us to obey God.

The Influence of Hope —If life is hopeless in our eyes we have nothing to encourage us and keep us going.

The Influence of Fear —The Hebrew writer uses fear, among other things, to motivate Christians to keep obeying God.

The Influence of Love —The Christian walk, our living in obedience to God, is a pathway paved with a special kind of love.

 

UP Ministry

The lessons in this series are pointing out the great variety of ministries open to the servants of God and his church.

Urge —Explanation of the way simplybible.com tries to teach.

One Another —A practical lesson on how, as members of one body in Christ, we must love and edify one another.

Positive Christian Communication —A lesson showing what our communication should achieve and how to improve it.

Diversity of Gifts and Ministries —In the New Testament church, there was a great diversity of gifts and ministries in which people served God as stewards of God's manifold grace.

The Other Ministry —God gives some gift or some ministry to every Christian. Part of maturing as a Christian, is coming to recognise one's gifts and use them for the glory of God.

Three Things God’s Servant Does —If you serve the Lord, I hope this Bible lesson will help your ministry to be true and fruitful.

Encourage One Another —A lesson about one of the most neglected commandments in the churches (encouragement), and one of the biggest problems (discouragement).

A Preacher's Needs —Evangelists or preachers do such important work. Have you considered their needs?

Ministry Without Clergy —According to the scriptures, there are special ministers in churches of Christ. However there is no clergy.

Evangelists —A Bible study about the special ministry and role of the evangelist in the churches of Christ.

The Work of the Church —Three activities make up the work of the church, and it does these both corporately and distributively.

The Church and Charity —The church is not a charity primarily. What is its role and responsibility toward the needy?

 

UP Open Doors

This is a companion series to Outreach. We talk about simple opportunities that even small churches have to spread the word.

Cottage Meetings —A lesson about church meetings and Bible studies in private homes.

More Effective Soul Winning —How to be successful in personal evangelism. Examples from book of Acts.

Successful Evangelism —Successful evangelism is not measured by numbers. Though few are converted, we may still be succeeding.

Effective Advertizing —A lesson applying Bible principles to church advertizing.

 

UP First Timothy

This is a verse by verse study of Paul's first letter to Timothy. The letter is divided into ten topical sections.

1Tm 1:1-11 God's Provisions for our Minds —God helps people live the Christian life by providing the training, discipline, information, and edification that is needed.

1Tm 1:5,8-11 The Gospel's Goal —The gospel is not "fruitless" like the speculations of false teachers. The gospel has a definite aim, and it hits its target.

1Tm 1:12-20 Paul the Sinner's Experience of Christ —Imagine that Paul was applying for the job of an apostle of Christ, and Jesus was interviewing him.

1Tm 2:1-4 God's Agenda for Mankind —God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth". The salvation and enlightenment of humanity has always been the will and work of God.

1Tm 2:5-8 God's Goal of Oneness —There is but one path to eternal life, the path of faith in Jesus Christ and full obedience to him. This one faith is the center of the gospel.

1Tm 2:9-15 God's Will for Women —God does not have a separate agenda and a separate law for the male and female halves of mankind. He has one agenda and one law for all.

1Tm 3:1-13 Bishops and Deacons —What sort of men makes good elders and deacons?

1Tm 3:14-16 Paul's Reason to Write —Paul hopes to see Timothy in person shortly, but in case not, he sends Timothy instruction about problems he may face in Paul's absence.

1Tm 3:16 The Common Confession of the Church —Paul wants to remind Timothy of points of doctrine about which there should be no argument or controversy.

1Tm 4:1-6 The Falling Away and the False Teachers —When a church is established, there is a passion for the truth. In later times, however, there comes a falling away.

1Tm 4:7-11 Fads and Fables —Fortunately in this confused world, flooded with all kinds of false religious teaching and superstition, there is an anchor, namely the gospel, to which we can fix our hope.

1Tm 4:12 Principles of Timothy's Ministry (1) —Timothy is to set such an excellent example "in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity" (1Tm 4:12) that nobody could reasonably hold his youth against him.

1Tm 4:13-16 Principles of Timothy's Ministry (2) —The worthiness of a man to take up a ministry should be judged primarily on his strength in the word of God. In all his pains, that's what he should major in.

1Tm 5:1-25 Order in the Church Family —We begin to look at proper order in the church, which is the subject of the last two chapters of the letter.

1Tm 5:1-25 Order in the Church Ministry —Paul now turns his attention back to Timothy himself, and the order that should characterise Timothy's own life and ministry in the church.

1Tm 6:1-21 More Points of Order —The last chapter has some more very sound teaching that will empower any church to keep its order and direction.

 

UP Training

These lessons concisely summarise the techniques of lesson preparation and presentation in a way that is simple to apply and surprisingly effective.

Success in the Pulpit —This series has its own hyperlinked table of contents.

Cure for Pulpit Nerves —Pulpit nerves are caused by two glands, one on top of each kidney. You can control this problem.

Leading Public Prayer —Leading a congregation in prayer is a most important responsibility. Do it right.

Public Prayer Checklist —Helps you to lead prayers in an intelligent and effective manner.

Reading the Bible Publicly —The person given this duty should take it very seriously and prepare for it well.

Bible Reading Checklist —Helps you to publicly read the scriptures in an intelligent and effective manner.

Sermon Types and Techniques —A good preacher has not only a message but also a method. This study classifies sermons according to seven methods.

Test and Assignment 1 —Here's your first quiz and activity for review and practice.

A Sermon's Purpose —A good preacher has Not just a subject, but also an object. This study classifies sermons according to seven aims.

Bible Study Method —There are seven exercises which, taken together, will empower you to do your own independent Biblical research.

Bible Study Checklist —Helps you to address a passage of scripture in an intelligent and effective manner.

Test and Assignment 2 —Here's your second quiz and activity for review and practice.

Sermon Structure and Flow —The sermon flow chart is easy to understand, and provides you with a concise yet versatile schema.

Presentation Checklist (speaker) —A dozen secrets of success in the pulpit or in any public speaking situation.

QUICK Bible Study —How to study a short passage, quickly yet thoroughly, so as to draw the most out of it.

Test and Assignment 3 —Here's your third quiz and activity for review and practice.

List Outlining —By far the simplest approach to sermon building is to think of your sermon outline as a list.

Presentation Checklist (sermon) —Another dozen secrets of success in the pulpit or in any public speaking situation.

Never Run Dry —The commonest problem that those regularly teaching and preaching have, is drought. Ideas dry up and you find yourself scratching around for a topic and material.

Test and Assignment 4 —Here's your fourth quiz and activity for review and practice.

List Outline Generator (LOG) —Here's a magic box to help you with list outlining.

List Outline Checklist (sermon) —Helps you ensure that your list outline is done properly.

Seven Keys to Memory Power —In the right amount, speaking or quoting from memory brings a simplicity and directness to your presentation. Here's how to memorize.

 

UP Truth In Love

This section houses a few old articles written for the Australian national magazine Truth in Love of which I was a staff member circa 1960.

A Story of Great Wonder —We sing, "The old old story, it is ever new." What makes the ancient story of the cross ever new? Wonder does.

Necessity is Laid Upon Me —Paul was committed with the dispensing of the gospel. He had a commission: go preach the gospel. Woe to him if he did not!

Four Things To Say (1Pe 3:18-22) —Peter has four important things to say about baptism.

Seeking the Lost Christ —There were crowds on the road from Jerusalem after Passover. Mary and Joseph were among the travellers, but they couldn't find their boy Jesus.

Preaching the Gospel —The city's plan for highway development, or the State's hydro-electric scheme will not work without workers. It is like that with God's plan of redemption.

The Hinderers —It is a very serious thing to be a hinderer of any good cause, let alone to hinder the gospel of Christ.

The Missing Security —A storm made the sea into moving mountains, the wind and the waves met in battle. There was consternation among the disciples of Jesus as the wind shook their frail craft and the waves began to fill it.