Tenth topical series list for simplybible.com

 


UP The Last Days

A basic introductory series about the times and events to which prophecy points. Although a listener’s guide and supplement to the video/DVD of the same title, the series may be used without the video. Fits in with the series on Premillennialism and Preterism.

What is a Day? Are the Last Days a short period or a long age? Examines the surprisingly important Bible meanings of the word day.

Dividing Past and FutureIn rightly dividing the word of truth, we must know what is past and what is future in the Bible. The cross of Christ is the main divider of time in the Bible.

Seven Great ChangesOne word that characterises the Last Days, is CHANGE. Seven great foundation changes took place centuries ago when Christ died.

The Great SimplifierThe Last Days are characterised by seven great foundation changes. The cross of Christ is the great simplifier regarding end time doctrine.

The Last Sin OfferingJesus offered his body and his blood, as the final sin offering for all people for all eternity. From that time animal sacrifice should have ceased.

The Order of MelchizedekMelchizedek was not only a king; he was also a priest of the Most High God. Melchizedek symbolized Christ and his new priesthood and law.

Events of the Last DayOne last day for this world. We don't know when, but we do know of five main events of that day.

Times and Seasons in ProphecyLesson on symbolic periods in prophecy, especially the three-and-a-half symbol, a time, times, and half a time.

Three TimesThree spans of time that each of us is involved in. The first span is small, the second large, the third infinite.

Three Appearings of JesusThe present, past, and future appearings of Christ and their purpose.

God’s Time FrameHow God views time, its order and purpose. Looks at times past and these last days.

 


UP Premillennialism

A series of lessons addressing the ideas and suppositions of the popular premillennial doctrines about the second coming and the kingdom of God.

Back to ShadowsWill the Millennium see Christ institute the law of Moses again along with temple sacrifices and festivals?

Newspaper BibleThe premillennial view of end times relies on interpreting Bible prophecy as though it reads like, and foretells, what we read today in our newspapers and hear and see on our newscasts.

Jigsaw Puzzle BibleThe premillennial view of end times rests on interpreting Bible prophecy as though it’s a jigsaw puzzle —all in jumbled bits and pieces that have to be pieced together for a coherent picture to emerge.

Literal BibleThere’s an idea that Bible prophecy should consistently be taken literally. This lesson examines whether the premillennial interpretation of the Bible is literal as claimed.

Literal and Figurative - What's It All AboutThere’s a lot of confusion about what’s figurative and what's literal in the Bible, and about what these terms mean. How do we decide which prophecies are literal, which are figurative, and which are both?

The Prophecy ClockWas there a parenthesis in prophecy? Did the prophecy clock stop? Did Jesus fail to set up his kingdom?

Daniel's Seventy Weeksdiscusses the seventy weeks and the decrees to rebuild Jerusalem.

History and Daniel's 70 WeeksMore Bible study about the seventy weeks of Daniel chapter 9.

A Flit Thru the FutureA brief on what premillennialists generally say will happen in the near future.

The Premillennial View of the ChurchSeven things about the church and kingdom of God that do not make sense in the Premillennial view.

The Throne of DavidThe mistaken premillennial view of the kingdom of God and David's throne.

The RaptureThe Rapture at the Last Day is a precious promise to the Christian. However the popular teaching about it is wrong.

DoomsdayWhat the Bible says about the days before Christ's second advent, compared to the Doomsday view.

Seven Nasty YearsRefuting the premillennial doctrine about Israel, Antichrist, and Armageddon.

Is the Earth Eternal?Examines the question of whether the earth is eternal or whether it will be destroyed.

 


UP Preterism (AD70 Doctrine)

A series of lessons addressing the ideas and suppositions of the preterist doctrines and the idea that the second coming of Christ occurred in AD70.

The Second Coming in ThessaloniansA study (against Preterism) of Paul's statements about the second coming of Christ in the letters to Thessalonica.

Five Faulty Facts About the JudgmentWe examine five arguments used to deny that there will be a judgment day or that Christians will undergo judgment.

This Age and the Age to ComeThe New Testament sometimes compares or links “this age” with “the age to come”. It's important to discover what is meant by these terms.

What World Would God Destroy?The question of this lesson is whether the heavens and earth destroyed at the second coming of Christ are the heavens and earth that God created in six days.

Was the Jewish “World” Destroyed?Observing that the Jewish “world” was not destroyed in AD70, so that holocaust was not the prophesied end of the world.

 


UP The Ancient Order

A series of lessons analysing the gospel of the first century. We summarise six elements under three headings each, with three points under each heading. We give key scripture references on each point. This makes a useful resource for systematic study. Each page consists of a compact chart, plus a list of relevant lessons that develop the topics.

(1) The New Birthbelieve, obey, receive. God reveals the greatest news ever, issues commandments to mankind, and gives magnificent promises.

(2) The Christian Lifeserve, participate, give thanks. God directs and orders our lives, grants great priveleges, and makes provision for our lives.

(3) Blessed Assurancehave hope, be assured, be loyal. God has guaranteed eternal life, given full evidence, and made Christ our all in all.

(4) The Churchunite, assemble, evangelize. God gathers his children into a visible church, the pillar of truth.

(5) Saved by Gracejustified, sanctified, redeemed. God's grace makes us right with him, sets us apart for him, and liberates us unto him.

(6) Jesus Christwatch, worship, believe. Jesus is coming to end the world, he is almighty and glorious, he did what was needed to save us.

 


UP Spiritual Wellbeing

A series of eight lessons from Philippians, developing the elements of Spiritual Wellbeing summarized in the series "I Can!". This series is designed for class teaching or a lectureship/workshop programme. The lessons are available as a print-friendly ebook in pdf format.

A United PurposeMany Christians are go-it-aloners. Being deliberately untied instead of united deprives one of the joy of fellowship in common purpose.

Strong Spiritual GrowthThere is a link between joy and spiritual growth. Paul says, "I shall remain with you and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith" (Php 1:25).

Praiseworthy ConductOur conduct must fit our faith in Christ's sacrifice for our sins, and fit our purpose which is to bring praise and glory to God.

Generous SharingGiving and receiving are the cause of joy —especially the giving. Jesus once said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).

A Humble AttitudeHumility, meekness, and lowliness are often associated with feebleness and insipidness. But if meekness is weakness, then Jesus was weak, for he was certainly meek and lowly.

An Eager HopeA hope of heaven is not irrelevant to our life on earth, rather heavenly hope makes earthly life worthwhile.

A Christ-like LovePaul did not love with a love of his own. He loved with the affection of Christ. To love as Christ loved, is to truly love.

Self-confidence in ChristWe all know that confidence is important to our wellbeing. The Christian's confidence is based in the Lord.

 


UP How to be Truly Happy

This series is about some of the secrets of achieving true happiness in life. Some of these secrets are surprising and they are things that worldly people may not evaluate as ways to be happy.

Seven Lesser ThingsThe things that most people strive for, and through which they seek happiness, are pretty well summed up under seven headings.

Put All Your Trust in JesusThere is one sure way to be happy, and that's to believe in Jesus —to the extent that you put all your trust and faith in him.

Let God Deal with Your EnemiesIf you are the victim of wrongdoing, seeking revenge may only make you more miserable. There is a better way that ensures happiness: let God deal with your enemies.

Make This Life a PilgrimageRegard this life as a pilgrimage to Heaven, and this world as a foreign land. When that is your philosophy of life, happiness is assured.

Put Yourself LastPut yourself last? Ha! Are you crazy? No I'm not. Putting yourself last is a key to happiness.

Seek Peace and Pursue itThe Bible tells us how to really be happy. One way is to seek and pursue peace. But what is peace, and how do you get it?

The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength(Neh 8:10). God’s heaven is joyful. “The Lord’s strength and joy are in his place” (1Chron 16:27). How do we give joy to the Lord, and how does this make us strong?

 


UP Christ is All (Colossians)

This series approaches Colossians from the principle of fullness or “allness” which Paul applies to most of his statements in the letter. Paul is trying to rescue from the false teachers this great principle: “Christ is all and in all” (Col 3:11). This principle is sometimes called the all-sufficiency of Christ.

Outline and Overview of ColossiansAn outline and overview of Colossians from the standpoint of the fulness of Christ. This outline chart also serves as an index to the series.

Christ, Judge of All ConductOur first lesson in Colossians and the “Christ is All” series begins with the full pleasure of God. As Christians, we are expected to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to fully please him" (Col 1:10). What's the secret of success in doing this? Includes “Rules for the Born Again.”

Christ, Reconciler of All Enemies(Colossians). We see that to fully please God, we must include ourselves in the reconciliation which only Christ could achieve. We look at the fullness of God’s welcome, of Christ’s sacrifice, and of God’s impartiality. In part 2 we ask who decides whether we are reconciled? Includes “Wrath or Reconciliation —who Decides?”

Christ, Creator of All Things(Colossians). Paul makes three related statements about Christ and the universe (Col 1:16-17). First, All things were created by him. Second, he is before all things. Third, In him all things hold together. They are the points of our lesson. Includes “Who's in Charge of the World?”

Christ, Master of All Rulers(Colossians).“In Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Col 2:9). As we think about the fullness of Christ’s divinity, we must infer his absolute sovereignty. Thus Paul, in the next sentence, says that Christ “is the head of all principality and power.” (Col 2:10). All rulers of all three realms are subject to Christ. Includes “A Master in Heaven.”

Christ, Head of His Church(Colossians) Popular eschatology —teaching about the second coming of Christ— makes a distinction between Christ’s church and Christ’s kingdom. The kingdom, they say, is a future kingdom on earth which will last for 1000 years. Not so. Includes “The Church and God’s Will.”

Christ, King Now Reigning(Colossians) We look at the evidence in Paul’s letter to the Colossians that the kingdom of God now exists and there will not be a future kingdom on earth for 1000 years. Includes “Substance or Shadows?”

Christ, Opponent of All False Religion(Colossians). By claiming to be the repository of all wisdom and knowledge, Jesus Christ opposes himself to all other religions. Jesus instructs his followers neither to persecute other religions, nor to embracethem. Includes “The Three Unthinkables.”

Christ, Source of All Spiritual Wisdom(Colossians). “In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col 2:3). By that wisdom his church is united, perfected, and protected. (Study in Colossians). Includes “Mind and Flesh.”

Christ, Epitome of All Suffering(Colossians). In the death of Jesus on the cross, his flesh and blood became a sacrifice for our sins. What is more, no other sacrifice could redeem and reconcile humankind, nor was any more sacrifice than this called for. (Study in Colossians). Includes “Our Journey With Christ.”

Christ, Forgiver of All Trespasses(Colossians) Final lesson in the “Christ is All” series. Two verses form the basis for this study: “In God’s beloved Son we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:14), “He made you alive together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses” (Col 2:13). Includes “The Great Escape.”

 


UP Supplementary Notes

These pages are supplementary notes on various matters. The notes are referred to from other lessons as supplementary information. However some of these pages can be used as studies in their own right.

The Name JehovahSupplementary notes on the special name of God, sometimes rendered YHWH, Jehovah, or Yahweh.

The Name Above Every NameThe “name which is above every name” (Php 2:9) is not the name the angel gave to the Christ before the holy child’s conception and birth. It is the name bestowed on the Son when God exalted him after his death and resurrection. What is that name?

The Name LuciferWe sometimes hear Satan the devil referred to as Lucifer. It seems to me that this is a mistake, as this note explains.

Stuff About GreekOn simplybible.com we sometimes refer to Greek words, but present them in a simplified form. This page explains.

NumerologyA discussion and explanation of spurious magical number systems related to Biblical interpretation.

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Last Days The Last Days
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AD70 Preterism
Order The Ancient Order
Wellbeing Spiritual Wellbeing
Happy How to be Truly Happy
Fulness Christ is All (Colossians)
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