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1. Measure Twice  Careful, deliberate choices about our lives are important.
2. Honesty with Ourselves  Do we really love the truth...about ourselves?
3. Moral Courage  It takes real courage to do what is right.
4. Every Act Counts  Each choice we make becomes a part of our character.
5. Lives Lost and Found - Matthew 16:25   Greater things are promised to those who will risk the lesser.
6. When Self Is at the Center  What happens when we worship self rather than God?
7. Getting Ready to Grow  What work needs to be done to "set our house in order" for evangelism?
8. The Need for Decisiveness   Spiritually, the inability to make decisions is dangerous.
9. The Pure in Heart - Matthew 5:8   Wholeheartedness is what God desires of us.
10. God, Our Savior and Our Sustainer   God does not adopt us as His children and then abandon us.
11. In Due Season We Shall Reap - Galatians 6:9   Heaven is worth whatever hardships we may endure.
12. The First Verse in the Bible - Genesis 1:1   Our search for truth needs to begin at the right place.
13. The Last Verse in the Bible - Revelation 22:21   The God of creation is also the God of our salvation.
14. Committing Ourselves to Excellence in the Lord's Work  "Good enough" is not good enough.
15. Loving What Is Right  Truly loving good requires doing good, as well as hating evil.
16. Reaching Forward - Philippians 3:13   What should be our attitude toward the end of life?
17. Why Not Tonight?  Delaying our obedience to God is both shameful and risky.
18. Challenges a Congregation Must Meet   As a congregation, what obstacles must we overcome?
19. Daily Family Bible Studies  We need to study God's word together as families.
20. Speak, Lord for Your Servant Hears - 1 Samuel 3:9   How obediently do we "hear" God?
21. Cafeteria-Style Religion - James 2:10   We can't obey some of God's word and disregard the rest.
22. What a Congregation Is  What does God intend a local assembly of Christians to be?
23. Looking for the Lie  Defeating sin comes down to exposing the lies that we have believed.
24. Custodians of the Truth  We must not only guard the truth, but also obey it.
25. All Sufficient Grace for Even Me  God's grace is sufficient for us in four important ways.
26. Is One Church as Good as Another?  Is the "church of your choice" viewpoint scriptural?
27. Choose Life!  If we insist on spiritual death, it will be a tragic waste of all we were created to be.
28. Striving Together for the Faith of the Gospel - Phil. 1:27   We must work together in the Lord.
29. Elders in New Testament Congregations  Elders were appointed to an important work.
30. Sounding Forth the Word - 1 Thess. 1:8  Sound churches work at "broadcasting" the gospel.
31. Taking the Time It Takes to Grow Spiritually  Don't let the "urgent" crowd out the "important."
32. Capital Punishment  What is the biblical support for the death penalty?
33. The Rule of the Eldership  The authority of elders should be understood and respected.
34. Heaven: Our Hope and Our Home  We should fervently desire to go to heaven.
35. Sunday, The Best Day of the Week  Do we neglect the most important day on the calendar?
36. What We Need to Keep Going  We need five things to keep from giving up as Christians.
37. What Can Kill a Church  When congregations die, what four things are usually the cause?
38. Attitude Is Not the Most Important Thing  What is even more crucial to our conduct than attitude?
39. The Bible in the Home  Home is the primary place where we should learn the truth of God's truth.
40. Reading the Bible Every Year  At least once each year we should read God's word completely.
41. The Responsibilities of an Elder  What is the work that God has given elders in the church to do?
42. Rejoicing in the Days of Youth - Eccl. 11:9,10   Youth is a time to be grateful for the gift of life.
43. Remembering Jesus: What About Christmas?  How does Jesus want us to remember Him?
44. Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us  We need to thing "soberly" about ourselves.
45. Grace to Help  The gospel is a message of hope because it is a message of God's help.
46. I Want to be a Worker for the Lord  The Lord needs people who want to work for Him.
47. The Work of an Elder: Attitudes and Manner   How should elders go about their work?
48. A Basic Lesson on the Lord’s Church   What is the Lord's church and how is it different?
49. What Difference Does It Make Whether God Exists?   What are the consequences of unbelief?
50. Congregational Conduct: Getting What We Ask For   What grows is what gets watered.
51. The Natural Evidence for God’s Existence   What can we infer from the cosmos and from mankind?
52. The Certainty of God’s Existence   To what extent can we "know" that God exists?
53. I Know WHOM I Have Believed - 2 Tim. 1:12   Genuine faith means commitment to a Person.
54. The Selection and Appointment of Elders   What scriptural principles govern this important process?
55. Love Is Patient - 1 Cor. 13:4   What are the qualities of character that patience imparts to us?
56. Scriptural Qualifications of Elders   What kind of men must the elders in local congregations be?
57. The Work of an Elder: Methods   What is the nature of the work elders are to do?
58. Consistency and Happiness   Happiness requires that certain things be in harmony with conscience.
59. Our Salvation Is Nearer - Rom. 13:11   We are closer to our rest than we have ever been before.
60. Congregational Duties to Elders: Submission   A local church is to follow its leadership.
61. Some Ancient Problems That Characterize Our Nation Today - Jer. 6:9-15  Is there anything new?
62. Congregational Duties to Elders: Respect   A local church is to honor its leadership.
63. The Beginning of Wisdom - Prov. 9:10   Why is wisdom of such fundamental importance?
64. What Is Denominationalism?  What is the basic characteristic that defines a denomination?
65. The Believers - Ac. 5:14  Why are Christians described as "the believers"?
66. Paul’s Exhortation to the Ephesian Elders - Ac. 20:17-38  Paul's last words are instructive.
67. A Woman’s Contribution to the Local Church  We deeply need the special gifts of women.
68. Radical Respect for God  By our lack of commitment, do we trifle with the greatness of God?
69. Some Ways God Warns Us  There are at least four ways God lovingly warns us for our good.
70. Whose Battles Will the Lord Fight?  Our sins often stand between us and the Lord's help.
71. Times When Obedience Is Hard  The right thing to do is not always the easy thing.
72. The Need for Vision in Our Work  What can elevate our vision in the Lord's work?
73. Who Am I? God’s Created Child  God wants us each to be all He created us to be.
74. Worth Doing "Badly"  In the Lord's work, we must be willing to try to do whatever is necessary.
75. Who Am I? A Heaven Bound Person  To be a faithful Christian is to be destined for life with God.
76. The Responsibilities of a Deacon  What is the role of these servants within the local congregation?
77. A Bad Man’s- Lk. 16:1-13  Faithfulness to God involves a certain kind of shrewdness.
78. Christ and His Cross  We need to see more clearly how central the cross is to our salvation.
79. Godly Sorrow Differs from Worldly Sorrow - 2 Cor. 7:8-11  What makes godly sorrow godly?
80. Suggestions for Listening to Gospel Preaching  We get out of preaching what we put into it.
81. What It Means That God Is Faithful  God is a dependable God who will never forsake us.
82. Who Do You Think You Are?  We need to take responsibility for the persons that we are.
83. Three Evidences of Enthusiasm in the Lord’s Work  Here are some telltale signs of our attitude.
84. Mind Your Own Business  The living of life is a "business" that does require some "minding."
85. How Understanding God’s Faithfulness Helps Us  Being able to count on God is a great blessing.
86. The Ingredients of Godly Sorrow - 2 Cor. 7:8-11  What are the attributes of true godly sorrow?
87. Scriptural Qualifications of Deacons  What kind of men are deacons required to be?
88. What Godly Sorrow Produces - 2 Cor. 7:8-11  Positive spiritual results flow from godly sorrow.
89. What Happens When We Truly Worship  When worship is what it ought to be, what happens?
90. Church-Disciples-Christians - Ac. 11:26  These three words are of basic importance.
91. The Christ of the Cross  We cannot have the benefit of Jesus without the reality of His crucifixion.
92. Some Qualities of the Contributing Member  Those who help in the work have certain traits.
93. Riches Without Sorrow - Prov. 10:22  Without God, the good things in life finally bring sadness.
94. Tempted and Tried  What is the difference between a "temptation" and a "trial"?
95. Three Stations on the Road of Unfaithfulness  To be forewarned is to be forearmed.
96. Blessed Are the "Empty" - Mt. 5:3-12  The kingdom is for those who come to God to be filled.
97. Blessed Are the "Yielding" - Mt. 5:3-12  The kingdom is for those whose hearts are tender.
98. The Arithmetic of Responsibility  In the local church: ability + opportunity = responsibility.
99. One Body, Many Members  Christianity has a "together" aspect, as well as "individual" duties.
100. Attitudes Needed in Congregational Work  The congregation is helped when we think rightly.
101. Grant’s Three Favorite Words   How seriously do we deal with these three powerful words?
102. Presenting Every Man Perfect in Christ   There is joy in helping others grow, and in being helped.
103. Why Attend Every Service of the Congregation? Here is a no-nonsense look at Hb. 10:24,25.
104. Characteristics of Godly Giving   What are the attributes of the kind of giving that pleases God?
105. The Need for Personal Evangelism   The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.
106. Preparing to Participate  Three concepts illustrate the importance of preparation for service.
107. Good Things About Our Confession of Christ   Why is the "good confession" so good?
108. Knowing That We Are Saved...and When   We can know when we come into fellowship with God.
109. Commitment and Joy  We forfeit fulfillment in life by our unwillingness to make real commitments.
110. Putting the Past Into Perspective   Unhelpful ways of looking at the past hinder us in our work.
111. God Is Our Strength  The God who is our strength ought to be our confidence.
112. God Commands Repentance - Ac. 17:30   Do we understand that we have actual sins to repent of?
113. "Effortless" Self-Change?   Significant positive change in our lives does not come without cost.
114. Not Hurt by the Second Death   The Bible speaks of two "births" and two "deaths."
115. Taking Responsibility for Our Words - Mt. 12:36,37   We will give account for every idle word.
116. Faith: Credence, Confidence, and Constancy   These three ideas are all involved in faith.
117. Kinds of Faith That Fail to Save Us   Some kinds of faith fall short of saving faith.
118. Be Strong and of Good Courage   In our own work, we need the attitude of Joshua.
119. The Importance of Knowing God’s Word   Are we "destroyed for lack of knowledge"?
120. Feelings and the Faith  Which is of more primary importance, thinking or feeling?
121. Not by Bread Alone - Mt. 4:3,4   What is the application to us of this famous saying?
122. What Will Make Hell Hell  The torment of hell will have to do with our character, not our bodies.
123. Factors in Effectiveness  What steps must be taken to be effective in the Lord's work?
124. Where Is Our "Father": Above or Below?   How can we tell who our spiritual "father" is?
125. Invigorated!  What is the cure for spiritual "weariness"?
126. Leaving the Past Behind - Phil. 3:12-14  Despair over the past is a truly wasteful thing.
127. This World Is Not Our Home  As long as we live in this world, we are sojourners.
128. Truth in Love - Eph. 4:14,15  Christ commends those who properly value the concept of truth.
129. The Greatness of Little Things  What are some things in life that we tend to underestimate?
130. Taking Responsibility for Our Sins  "I can't help myself" is a cruel lie.
131. Purposeful Living  We need to work at forming responsible personal convictions.
132. Conditions in Which Apostasy Grows  Avoiding apostasy requires constant vigilance.
133. Weak FAITH Produces Weak ACTION  What can hinder us from doing our utmost for the Lord?
134. Some Things God’s Forgiveness Will NOT Do  Sin's scars may remain long after our forgiveness.
135. How Feminism Will Impact the Church  What are the practical ways this philosophy will hit us?
136. Becoming a People of Prayer  One of our greatest shortcomings is our neglect of real prayer.
137. Marriage & Divorce: God’s Plan for Marriage  What was God's original ideal for marriage?
138. Questions to Keep Me from Gossiping  Here are some gossip-stopping considerations.
139. The Need for a Sure Standard - 2 Cor. 10:12  Obedience requires an objective standard.
140. The Dignity of Being a Human Being  We need to be reminded of just who we are before God.
141. Can We Leave Anything Out of the Plan of Salvation?  "What must I do?" deserves a full answer.
142. Steering Between Emotionalism and Ritualism  The balance between these extremes is crucial.
143. Christ Our Redeemer, Christ Our King  Redemption requires not only acceptance, but obedience.
144. Wanting to Do What We Ought to Do  Maturity means learning to love our duty.
145. When We Neglect Holiness  Sometimes we are too little concerned about being saints.
146. Friends of God  The Bible teaches that it is possible to please God and be His friend.
147. Sojourners   Spiritually, our home is where our heart is.
148. Receiving the Kingdom of God as a Little Child  What child-like characteristics must we have?
149. Great Bible Examples  We are meant to learn from the characters in the Bible.
150. The Tower of Babel - Gen. 11:4  What was wrong with this great building project?
151. Disproving the Devil’s Accusations  Do our lives confirm or refute the adversary's slander?
152. Let Your Light Shine  What are some practical ways we can make a difference for good?
153. The Difference Between "Want To" and "Ought To"  We do God's will because it is right, period.
154. The Real Way to a "New You"   What approach does the gospel take to personal improvement?
155. The Best Kind of Progress  Here are three of the very best things we can strive for in life.
156. The Results of True Motivation  Three Bible characters illustrate three "motivational" problems.
157. O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee  We need a wholesome concept of godly service.
158. How Do I Know What My Priorities Are?  Where our real priorities are, there will be our energy also.
159. Good Things That Come from Believing  Saving faith bears positive fruit in our thinking and living.
160. A Faith That Looks Forward  We must not only believe in Christ, we must keep on believing.
161. The Church Universal and the Church Local: Some Important Differences  A basic truth examined.
162. What Must We Do to be Saved?   There is no more important question we can ask.
163. Restoring the Erring - Gal. 6:1   Participating in this process is one of our mutual duties in Christ.
164. Bearing One Another’s Burdens - Gal. 6:2-5   Here is a basic part of fulfilling the law of Christ.
165. Reckoning With God - Hb. 4:13   We need to be honest and realistic about our relationship to God.
166. Meeting Modern Challenges to the Family   The spiritual welfare of our families is vitally important.
167. The Problem of Immodesty: Some Biblical Principles   What scriptural guidelines help us here?
168. Taking Inventory of Ourselves   It helps to regularly take stock of ourselves spiritually.
169. The Problem of Immodesty: Adjusting Our Thinking   Applying the scriptural principles is crucial.
170. How Important Is Water in God’s Plan?   Water has been an important element in the Bible story.
171. Godliness in Youth  Our younger years should be a time of real, significant goodness and godliness.
172. Some Simple Facts About the New Testament Church  The church that belongs to Christ is unique.
173. Some Identifying Characteristics of the New Testament Church  What should we be looking for?
174. The Devil  Using the information contained in the Bible, what can we know about the devil?
175. Doing Right, Regardless  Doing right is always the right thing to do.
176. Two Ways God Is Faithful to Us  God can be counted on to help us in two important ways.
177. The Kisses of the Father  When we err, a loving Father waits to forgive and restore us.
178. Commitment vs. "Giving It a Try"  Are we willing to make and keep real commitments to God?
179. The Commitment of Daniel  Daniel's success was the result of deep commitment.
180. Barnabas — Son of Encouragement (1)  Barnabas was one of the most interesting men in the Bible.
181. The Faith of Daniel  Many good things resulted in Daniel's life because of his trust in God.
182. Barnabas — Son of Encouragement (2)  Even in controversy, Barnabas was an encourager.
183. Membership in a Local Church  Our relationship to the local congregation is a part of Christianity.
184. Marriage & Divorce: Attitudes Toward the Study  Getting right answers requires good attitudes.
185. The Value of Correction  A good attitude toward correction is important for the giver and receiver.
186. How God Reveals Himself  There are at least five different aspects to God's revelation of Himself.
187. Marriage & Divorce: Definition of Terms  Understanding key words helps our study of this topic.
188. What God Reveals to Some He Conceals from Others  Obedience is the key to understanding.
189. Am I Honest About Seeking the Truth?  Integrity is a prerequisite for grasping spiritual truth.
190. Getting the Right Answers from God’s Word  What are the hindrances and the helps?
191. Marriage & Divorce: What Is the Teaching of Mt. 19:1-12?  This passages teaches basic truths.
192. The Necessity of the Cross  Why was it necessary for Christ to die for us?
193. The Difference Between Character and Reputation  Which is most important?
194. The Death of the Cross  Christ gave us life by submitting to death.
195. Three Mistakes in Trying to Influence People for Good  Do we neglect commonsense principles?
196. The Blood of the Cross  What is the significance of Christ's blood in the plan of salvation?
197. The Love of the Cross  The cross is the ultimate expression of God's love for mankind.
198. Let Your Light Shine: By Being Thankful  Simple gratitude is a force that can influence others.
199. The Preaching of the Cross  The story of the cross must be communicated to the world.
200. Let Your Light Shine: By Caring and Sharing  Jesus "went about doing good," and so must we.
201. Marriage & Divorce: What is the Application of Mt. 19:9?  What use are we to make of this text?
202. Marriage & Divorce: Deciding Whether to Divorce When Scriptural Cause is Present
203. Marriage & Divorce: The Difference Between "Married" and "Bound"  A critical distinction.
204. Let Your Light Shine: By Being Honest   Dealing truthfully is a powerful influence on others.
205. Let Your Light Shine: By Being a Peacemaker   We must help overcome the strife caused by sin.
206. Let Your Light Shine: By Overcoming Temptation   Those around us need an example of strength.
207. Submitting to One Another - Eph. 5:21   Because of Christ, we must submit to the needs of others.
208. Do You Suffer from "Comparisonitis"?   Constantly competitive comparisons can ruin our lives.
209. Some Essentials of Faith  What are four things that should be true about our faith?
210. The Difference That "Devotion" Makes   We obey Christ's will because of our devotion to Him.
211. Giving the Lord Our Leftover Time  Are we even stingier with our schedules than with our money?
212. Hardships That Can Help Us  God allows us to suffer some hardships for our own good.
213. Getting Ourselves Together  What is the basic meaning and importance of "integrity"?
214. Marriage & Divorce: The "Death Only" Position  Is divorce even for adultery scriptural?
215. The Preeminence of Christ - Col. 1:13-20   Christ has superiority in six areas.
216. The Sufficiency of Christ - Col. 2:8-15   Christ is all-sufficient to meet our every spiritual need.
217. The New Man - Col. 3:1-17  What does this text teach about the life the Christian is to lead?
218. Communicating the Gospel - Col. 4:2-6   What conditions are favorable to the spread of the gospel?
219. Malachi: The Importance of Reverence for God   Nothing is more basic than the idea of reverence.
220. Malachi: What Priests Are Supposed to Do   It is a serious failure to misrepresent God to others.
221. Malachi: The Treachery of Divorce  To betray the marriage covenant is an act of violence.
222. Malachi: Does Our Worship Insult God?   Hypocritical worship is worse than none at all.
223. Malachi: Respecting the Difference Between Right and Wrong   Do we blur this distinction?
224. Malachi: Jesus Christ, the Messenger of the Covenant   The Old Testament ends on a note of hope.
225. Three Things That Must Be Obeyed  The faith, the truth, and the gospel must be responded to.
226. Marriage & Divorce: Divorce Without Remarriage?  Is it remarriage that makes a divorce wrong?
227. Marriage & Divorce: Separation Without Divorce?  Is marital separation allowed by God?
228. Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom  Our work is sowing as much seed as possible.
229. Marriage & Divorce: Some Arguments Against Marital Separation  Is separation a good idea?
230. Let Us Alone That We May Serve the Egyptians - Exo. 14:12   Sometimes we don't want deliverance.
231. Submitting to God & Resisting the Devil - Jas. 4:7,8   We can't really do one without the other.
232. Deciding to Obey God  With respect to this decision, indecision and delay are disastrous.
233. God’s Provision and Our Decision   Obedience to God involves submission of our wills to God.
234. Workers Who Will Be Embarrassed - 2 Tim. 2:15   At judgment, will we be ashamed of our work?
235. Two Fellowships  Christianity involves a relationship to God's people as well as to God Himself.
236. Preparing for Death  Have we prepared adequately for the inevitable day of our own death?
237. What Is Humanism?  What is this popular philosophy and what are the problems with it?
238. Some Principles of Public Prayer  Prayer in the public assembly is a serious responsibility.
239. People of the Promise  Do we understand that we are a part of a people, the people of God?
240. Antioch: A Model for Evangelism  We can learn much from what took place in Antioch.
241. Some Things That Made Adam and Eve Happy   What five things did Adam and Eve enjoy?
242. Personal Evangelism: Popping the Question (Part 1)   We must ask people to study the Bible.
243. On Saying "I’m Sorry" to the Congregation  When should we make a "public confession" of sin?
244. Personal Evangelism: Popping the Question (Part 2)   Opportunities and ways to ask are plentiful.
245. God, Our True Source of Security   Trusting God means renouncing any other source of security.
246. Is It Christ In Whom We Have Believed?   Are things other than Christ our real objects of faith?
247. In This Manner Pray - Matthew 6:5-15   The Lord taught His disciples to pray.
248. Some of Life's Greatest Challenges  The difficulty in life is to maintain our balance.
249. How to Enjoy Studying the Bible   If we don't enjoy Bible study, where is the problem?
250. Personal Evangelism: What Can I Do?   This question has more answers than we might think.
251. What the Lord's Supper Is  We can look at the Lord's Supper in at least four different ways.
252. Why We Whine  What are the real reasons why we complain and murmur?
253. The Bread of Life  Jesus not only knows our deepest needs, He can satisfy them.
254. God's Word, God's Power  The truth of the gospel is God's power to save.
255. Letting Go of the Past  We can hurt ourselves by four ways of thinking about the past.
256. A Way to Get Involved in Personal Evangelism   Here is a simple plan to get going and keep going.
257. The Importance of the Apostles  What was the role of the apostles?
258. What the Faithful Person Does  What does faith require beyond mere belief?
259. The Death of a Disobedient Prophet - 1 Kings 13:1-32  Is being lied to an excuse to disobey God?
260. The Judgment Seat of Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:9,10   The judgment is both sobering and comforting.
261. Be Reconciled to God  The gospel implores us to accept God's reconciliation.
262. Some Simple Reasons to Obey the Gospel  We know HOW to obey, but WHY should we do so?
263. The Conversion of the Philippian Jailer - Acts 16:25-34  Why was this man baptized at night?
264. Jesus’ Teaching in Samaria - John 4:1-42  We can learn much from Jesus' teaching at Sychar.
265. Renewing Our Minds - Romans 12:1,2   Godly living requires a radical inward change.
266. Joseph: The Secret of His Success   This admirable man acted on principle, not impulse.
267. The Scars of Sin  Some of sin's consequences are unforeseeable and irreversible.
268. Our Sufficiency Is From God - 2 Corinthians 3:4,5   Our adequacy is to be found in our trust in God.
269. Satan's Basic Lie  What is the fundamental untruth at the heart of every lie the devil tells?
270. When Jesus Was Tempted by Satan - Luke 4:1-13   Jesus shows us how to resist the devil.
271. Heaven: The Home of the Soul  For the Christian, home is where the heart is.
272. The Faith That Saved Noah  What were the attributes of the faith that saved Noah?
273. Fulfilling Our Ministry - 2 Tim. 4:5  Individually, we must leave nothing undone that we ought to do.
274. Attending to Our Salvation - Hb. 2:1-4  We can't afford to take our salvation for granted.
275. The Unity of the Faith - Eph. 4:1-16  What two kinds of unity are spoken of in this great text?
276. The Menace of the Murmurer  What different ways do we commit the sin of complaining?
277. Encouraging Words  Words have the powerful potential to uplift and strengthen others.
278. Godliness Is Profitable - 1 Tim. 4:7,8  God's desire is to bless us, even in this life.
279. Aaron: The Man and His Mistakes  What can we learn from the experiences of Moses' brother?
280. Three Means of Measuring a Person  By what standards do we "size up" the greatness of people?
281. Five Fundamental Questions  How we answer these basic questions helps determine our character.
282. Three Ways God Works for Our Good  God acts for us in creation, providence, and redemption.
283. How We Must Communicate the Gospel to Our World  The "manner" of our evangelism is crucial.
284. The Sickness of a Secular Society   How should a Christian think about life in today's world?
285. Joseph, the Husband of Mary, of Whom Was Born Jesus  Joseph exemplifies what a "husband" is.
286. Children with "Vitamin N" Deficiency   Many of our children do not hear "No" often enough.
287. A New Gift: The Forgiveness of Sins  The Giver makes the gift of forgiveness more precious.
288. Does Jesus Care?  How can we know that Jesus cares for us and what are the results of knowing?
289. A New Strength: The Christian's Hope  It is the hope of eternal life that gives this life meaning.
290. The Goodness of God's Law   Do we appreciate the valuable thing that God's law is?
291. A New Fellowship: Communion with God and His People  In Christ, our relationships are reconciled.
292. Conversion: Turning in God's Direction   Becoming a Christian involves radical change.
293. A New Freedom: Victory Over Sin   As Christians, we are freed from sin's dominion.
294. Luke's Description of the Church in Jerusalem   What attributes of this church can we emulate?
295. A New Quality of Life: The Christian's Way of Life   The Christian's "lifestyle" is a blessing.
296. The Fear of God  What does it mean to fear God? And what does it not mean?
297. A New Potential: Usefulness in the Lord's Work  Life's most meaningful work is the Lord's work.
298. The Christian's Decision About Alcohol and Drugs  What is the Lord's will in this matter?
299. A New Self-Image: A Sense of Personal Worth  We can see ourselves as God sees us.
300. Marriage in the Master's Teaching   We urgently need to understand scriptural truth on this topic.
301. A New Outlook: A Triumphant Frame of Mind   The Christian is transformed by a renewed mind.
302. The Resurrection of the Dead  As Jesus Christ was raised, so will we be raised some day.
303. The Sorrow That Leads to Salvation   Comfort is promised to those who sorrow in a godly way.
304. The Gospel: God's Power to Save - Rom. 1:16,17   In what sense is the gospel God's saving power?
305. The Victory Stephen Won  Who was victorious, Saul the young rabbi or Stephen the martyr?
306. How One Becomes a Christian  How does one obey the gospel to become a Christian?
307. How the Gospel Helps Us with Our Problems   Christianity is not about feeling better right now.
308. Repentance from the Inside Out   Repentance should include the heart as well as outward actions.
309. Five Crucial Topics  It is important for us to think soberly in basic areas such as these.
310. Guidelines for Judging Others   What is involved in being a fair judge of others?