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 - February 14, 2021
The Seventy Weeks Vision - Part 2
"The Seventy Weeks Vision - Part 2" - We continue considering evidence that the Church, the Body of Christ, will not go through any part of the tribulation period; evidence that is clearly seen by understanding the 70 weeks prophetic vision given by God to Daniel (Dan. 9:24-27). In this study, we look at the first two of three periods that constitute these 70 sevens of years (490 years) that God determined upon Israel and Jerusalem: the seven sevens (49 years) which are followed immediately by sixty-two sevens (434 years). These 69 sevens (483 years) are followed by two key events: the cutting off of Israel's Messiah at the cross and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman general, Titus, in AD 70. The 70 Weeks Vision chart used in this video can be located on our website at: https://www.gracebiblechurch-fw.com/bible-study-charts/
Scripture References: Daniel 9:24-27
From Series: "God's Future for the Church"
What does God have planned for the future of the Church, the Body of Christ? What can we, as believers, expect to happen in the coming days? As we look at what is happening in the world around us, we might think our future is not very promising. In this series of messages, we take a Scriptural and dispensation look at our blessed hope--the Rapture of the Church and at the judgment believers will one day face at the Judgment Seat of Christ, being careful to note the differences between our future and that of the nation of Israel.
