Apostles And Prophets Study Guide

Are Apostles and Prophets Still Active in the Church Today? These days a lot of people are being called apostles or prophets, but are real apostles and prophets still alive, well, and operating in the Body of Christ? In this much-needed, powerful series, Apostles and Prophets, Rick Renner answers these important questions: What an apostle is and what an apostle is not. What are the signs of a true apostle? Why would anyone claim to be an apostle if he wasn't an apostle? What does the word prophet really mean? What do we know about how real prophets do and do not operate? What about false prophets? As you dive into these 15 lessons, discover the true purpose Jesus had for giving these fivefold ministry gifts to the Church and recognize what His expectation is for them today. This study guide will leave you amazed at how much the Bible has to say about this vital subject.

This guide is designed to support a small group study of Acts that will enrich the faith of devout followers and, at the same time, be very accessible to people new, or simply interested in, the faith. The guide provides rich background history to help the student understand better the life and times of the early first century as well as brief biographies of each of the apostles who so actively participated in the early growth of the Church. The interconnections between Acts and the other books of the Bible are made known to the student, demonstrating how each book mutually supports the messages of the others. Through this, the student will learn to see that God has provided us a consistent narrative of His love. Through insightful questions, the student will develop an understanding of the theological challenges faced by the early church and the efforts of the apostles and other disciples to bridge these gaps in order to maintain unity of spirit. At the same time, it prompts the student to reflect on their own challenges to the faith with questions designed to transform these issues into engaging discussions within a small group setting.

This book is designed to be used in conjunction with a Bible in Bible Study groups, and includes suggested social activities, and Bible Study class schedules. Scripture discussed includes the following from both Old and New Testaments: - John - Habakkuk - James - Galatians - Jonah & Nahum - Micah - Baruch - Daniel - Jude - Haggai & Zechariah - Peter - Joel - Timothy - Titus - Zephaniah & Malachi.

God Wants You Prepared for These Perilous Times If you are tuned to the voice of the Holy Spirit, you already know we're living at the end of this last-days age. As people chosen by God to live in this time frame, we are going to experience bizarre developments that no other age has ever witnessed. How do we survive the evil influences being perpetuated through Hollywood, all forms of media, education, government, and the courts? God is not in the business of scaring us, but He is in the business of preparing us to navigate these turbulent times. With the Word of God and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we can do it! In this 15-part series, Rick Renner covers: What the Holy Spirit prophesied about the major signs we’ll see in society at the end of the age. What are the key areas the devil will try to pervert in society? What we need to do to not get caught up in these messes. If you will give your ears to what the Word of God has to say, you will be anointed, prepared, and victorious regardless of the moral confusion of an ever-darkening world.

Latter-Day Prophets Since 1844. This volume is the third of three& ;on Church History and the Doctrine and Covenants. It covers Church& ;history during the administration of all of its Prophet-Prophets since& ;Joseph Smith. It begins with the succession of the Apostles after& ;Joseph Smith's martyrdom, the building of the Nauvoo Temple, and the trek to the west of the Latter-day Saint pioneers. We follow them through Iowa, Winter Quarters, and on to Utah. We witness the colonization of the state of Deseret, while the rest of the country suffered from Civil War. Then we follow events through the administrations of all of the 19th-Century, 20th-Century, and 21st-Century prophets from John Taylor to Thomas S. Monson. We become familiar with the early lives, missions, marriages, and callings of each of these prophets, seeing how the Lord prepared them for the particular time that they led the Church. We finish with a look toward the future as we await the Second Coming of our Lord. The cover features a beautiful photograph of the Salt Lake Temple, taken at dusk during the Christmas season from the roof of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

New Testament Study Guide, Pt. 3: The Epistles & the Book of Revelation. This volume is the third of three on the New Testament. An unusually large volume, it covers most of the Book of Acts, the New Testament epistles, and the Book of Revelation. We read of Saul?s conversion and then follow him as the Apostle Paul as he takes his five major journeys throughout the Mediterranean area. The book of Acts provides the historical context to his journeys. Along the way, we read his teachings in his 14 marvelous epistles to early Church members. Eventually, we follow Paul to Rome where he was martyred for the cause of Christ. This volume also covers the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude. And finally, we read the Book of Revelation?John?s apocalyptic messages written while he was on the Isle of Patmos. The cover features a classic painting of ?St. Paul at His Writing Desk,? painted by Rembrandt in 1692.

The Life & Ministry of Jesus Christ. This volume is the first of three on the New Testament. It covers the life of Christ from his premortal selection as the Lamb of God through His birth and childhood. Then we follow the Master during the first year of His ministry as He is tempted, baptized, performs miracles, selects Twelve Apostles, and then teaches with parables and in the Sermon on the Mount. During the second year of His ministry, He teaches the Bread of Life sermon, is transfigured, and bestows priesthood keys to the Twelve. He finishes the second year of His ministry at Jerusalem, where He declares Himself to be the Light of the World, the Son of God, and the Messiah. The cover features the classic image of "The Sermon on the Mount" painted by Carl Heinrich Bloch in 1890.

Deuteronomy to Solomon. This volume is the second of three on the Old Testament. It covers the Bible from the Book of Deuteronomy to the reign of King Solomon. We read Moses' counsel to his people during the final days before his translation. We follow the children of Israel into the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, beginning at Jericho and ending with the total conquering of all the lands promised to Abraham. We are introduced to the Judge-Heroes, including but not limited to Gideon, Deborah, and Samson. We read of the rise of the prophet Samuel and reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. We thrill at the faith and gifts of David and mourn over his fall from grace. We are inspired by the wisdom of Solomon and the beauty of the House of Lord He built at Jerusalem, but are saddened by his idolatry in his old age. Along the way, we become familiar with the ministries and teachings of Elijah, and Elisha, and the courage and faith of Job. The cover features an extremely rare photograph of the rock (es-Sakhara) inside the Dome of the Rock, which at one time stood inside the Holy of Holies of Solomon's temple.