The purpose of this series is to look at the concept of baptism as it is described in the Scriptures. Most people have a very narrow view of baptism that is often based on church traditions rather than the Word of God. Baptism, as it is seen in both the Old and New Testaments, is a much deeper subject; it has great spiritual meaning beyond that of a simple religious ordinance or ritual. When a person hears the word “baptism” their first thought is usually water baptism, but there are many different baptisms spoken of in the Scriptures, most of which do not involve water at all. In this series of lessons, we examine the various baptisms found in the Scriptures to see the origin and meaning of the word, and to understand the importance of the spiritual baptism that places us in Christ in this present dispensation.
These Bible lessons were taught by Pastor Gregg Bing in 2021-2022 during the adult Sunday school class at Grace Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.
Gregg Bing - June 28, 2020
A Walk in Love
The world we live in, being divided over so many issues and filled with animosity and violence, needs love. But what kind? In this message, we examine the 4 primary Greek words for love: eros, storge, philia, and agape. We concentrate on agape love, the highest and noblest kind of love, the word the Holy Spirit uses to describe the love that is of God. This is the love that the world needs, but only believers in Jesus Christ are capable of showing this kind of love to others. We are commanded to "walk in love" as Christ loved us. But, what does agape love look like in a person's life? 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, describes the nature and characteristics of agape love (vs. 4-8). This kind of love is a powerful force to impact the lives of others; it "never fails."
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
From Series: "What the World Needs Now is Love"
We live in a world that is divided over so many issues: a global pandemic, racial equality, moral issues, social issues, politics, and religion. The divisions have become so intense that the world seems filled with envy, jealousy, enmity, and violence toward one another. Few treat others with respect, kindness, or love. Love is clearly the greatest need, but not the type of love the world thinks of. We need the type of love that comes only from God. This series deals with why type of love is missing from the world, where it comes from, and how it should be shown by those who know God through Jesus Christ.
