John 3 Summary: Christ teaches Nicodemus the necessity of regeneration, of faith in his death, the great love of God towards the world, and the condemnation for unbelief. Jesus baptizes in Judea. The baptism, witness, and doctrine of John concerning Christ. 3:1. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the… Continue reading Jesus Teaches About our New Life: Bible Survey for New Christians
Jesus Fulfills the Law: Bible Survey for New Christians
Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 8:1–4 Summary: He came to fulfil the law. They that are in Christ, are free from condemnation. 5:17. “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 5:18. “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass… Continue reading Jesus Fulfills the Law: Bible Survey for New Christians
Signs and Wonders of Jesus: Bible Survey for New Christians
Matthew 9:1–8; Luke 13:10–17 Summary: Christ cures one sick of the palsy; He heals the crooked woman; 9:1. So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. 9:2. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son,… Continue reading Signs and Wonders of Jesus: Bible Survey for New Christians
The Word Became Flesh: Bible Survey for New Christians
John 1:1–18 Summary: The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ. The testimony of John. 1:1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1:2. He was in the beginning with God. 1:3. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made… Continue reading The Word Became Flesh: Bible Survey for New Christians
The Promised Christ is Born: Bible Survey for New Christians
Luke 2:1–20 Augustus taxes all the Roman empire. The nativity of Christ. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. The shepherds glorify God. 2:1. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.… Continue reading The Promised Christ is Born: Bible Survey for New Christians
An Eternal King Promised: Bible Survey for New Christians
Jeremiah 23:1–6; Isaiah 9:6–7; Zechariah 9:9–10 Summary: He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock. What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ Zion is exhorted to rejoice for the coming of Christ, and his peaceable kingdom. 23:1. “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter… Continue reading An Eternal King Promised: Bible Survey for New Christians
The Sins of the People hurt God: Bible Survey for New Christians
Ezekiel 20:5–26 Summary: story of their rebellions in the wilderness 20:5. “Say to them, `Thus says the Lord God: “On the day when I chose Israel and lifted My hand in an oath to the descendants of the house of Jacob, and made Myself known to them in the land of Egypt, I lifted My… Continue reading The Sins of the People hurt God: Bible Survey for New Christians
Many Kings Fail to Heed God: Bible Survey for New Christians
Jeremiah 1:1–17 Summary: The time And the calling of Jeremiah His prophetical visions of an almond rod and a seething pot His heavy message against Judah God encourages him with his promise of assistance 1:1. The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin,… Continue reading Many Kings Fail to Heed God: Bible Survey for New Christians
Saul Fails and is Rejected: Bible Survey for New Christians
1 Samuel 15:17–23 Summary: Samuel denounces unto Saul God’s rejection of him for his disobedience 15:17. So Samuel said, “When you were little in your own eyes, were you not head of the tribes of Israel? And did not the Lord anoint you king over Israel? 15:18. “Now the Lord sent you on a mission,… Continue reading Saul Fails and is Rejected: Bible Survey for New Christians
The People Demand a King: Bible Survey for New Christians
1 Samuel 8 Summary: By occasion of the ill government of Samuel’s sons, the Israelites ask a king Samuel praying in grief is comforted by God He tells the manner of a king God wills Samuel to yield unto the importunity of the people 8:1. Now it came to pass when Samuel was old that… Continue reading The People Demand a King: Bible Survey for New Christians