Bøker av David Pratte

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics:* Predictions of the Messiah, His suffering, and His kingdom* Evidence that God is the one true God* Warnings against idolatry and immorality* Instructions to practice justice and righteousness* Need for sincere worship, not just outward pretense* Predictions of consequences for disobedience to God* Admonition to care for the needy and disadvantaged* Rebuke of leaders who fail to lead righteously* Predictions of coming captivity and return to Jerusalem

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament prophecies of Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics: * God's rule in the kingdoms of men* Predictions about Israel and surrounding nations* Future kingdom of Christ* Premillennialism and Jesus' 1000-year reign* Dangers of idolatry and the occult* Israel's unfaithfulness to God * Decline and fall of wicked societies * Danger of participating in the sins of other people * Sins of pride, violence, mistreatment of those who are unfortunate

A study of Bible teaching about the nature of God, evidences for God, Jesus, and the Bible, including a careful study of creation vs. evolution Topics studied are: * God's power, wisdom, love, and holiness * The providence of God * The number of individuals in the Godhead * The Deity of Jesus * The Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts * Fulfilled prophecy, miracles, and the resurrection * The significance of the Bible doctrine of creation * The consequences of evolution * Humanism compared to the Bible * The length of the days of creation

A study of the fundamentals of salvation according to the gospel through the blood of Jesus Christ. Includes a careful study of obedient faith compared to Calvinism. Topics discussed include the following: * The sacrifice of Jesus Christ * The importance of the gospel, faith, obedience, repentance, confession * A careful study of baptism: its purpose, action, and proper subject * Should an alien sinner pray for forgiveness? * What does it mean to be born again? * The importance of living a faithful life as a Christian * The importance of Jesus' church * Forgiveness for children of God who return to error * Original sin and inherited depravity * Election and predestination * Grace and mercy of God * Falling from grace (Once Saved, Always Saved) * Faith only or obedient faith?

A study of what the Bible itself says about its inspiration, preservation, and authority. Scripture as a complete and perfect religious guide. Topics included are: * The Inspiration of the Bible * The Historical Nature of Bible Accounts * The Preservation of the Bible * The Need for Bible Authority * The Authority of Bible Examples and Necessary Inferences * The Authority of the Old Testament Today * Direct Guidance of the Holy Spirit Today * Human Creeds or Majority Rule * Let Your Conscience or Emotions Be Your Guide * Church Traditions

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament books of 1&2 Peter, 1,2,3, John, and Jude. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Comments include discussion of these topics: * Faithfulness in time of suffering * Qualities needed in a Christian's character * Second coming of Jesus * The Deity and humanity of Jesus * Conditions for fellowship with God * Love for God and others * Importance of obedience to truth

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament books of 1 and 2 Samuel. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Comments include discussion of these topics: * Lives of Samuel, David, and Saul * End of the period of Judges * Beginning of the United Kingdom in Israel * David's defeat of Goliath * Reign of David * David's sin with Bathsheeba and its consequences

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament books of Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics:* Redemption through Christ* The church in God's eternal purpose* Salvation by grace through faith* The new life in Christ* Relations between husbands and wives, parents and children* Victory over Satan by the armor of God* The Deity of Jesus* Joy in Christ#Bible #BibleStudy

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Job. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Comments include discussion of these topics: * The return of the Jews from Babylonian Captivity * The rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem * Salvation of the Jews from a plot of annihilation and holocaust * Restoration of worship and service to God * Reasons why people suffer* Patient endurance in time of hardship and trouble* Roles of God and of Satan in human tragedy* Authority and wisdom of God to control His creation

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of GodComments include discussion of these topics: * Conquest of Canaan * Division of the land among the twelve tribes of Israel * Evidence that God fulfilled the land promise to Abraham* Marriage of Boaz and Ruth* Lives of Gideon, Jephthah, Deborah, Barak, Samson, and other judges * Danger of idolatry and immorality

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament gospel of Mark. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Topics discussed include:* Jesus' life and teaching* Jesus' miracles* Jesus' parables* Jesus' fulfillment of prophecies* Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament Book of Acts. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics: * Examples of conversion * Establishment and history of the early church* Work of the Holy Spirit in spiritual gifts and miracles* Gospel evangelism and salvation of sinners* Testimony of the apostles as witnesses of the resurrection* Jesus' reign as King over His kingdom* Pattern of worship, work, and organization in Jesus' church

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of Proverbs. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Topics discussed include wise sayings about:* Wisdom and instruction* Speech* Anger and control of temper* Relations between parents and children* Pride

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament Gospel of John. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics:* Evidence for faith in the Deity of Jesus* Testimony of miracles and fulfilled prophecy* Jesus' public ministry and teaching* Work of John the Baptist and of Jesus' apostles* Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection

Bible study notes and commentary on the Old Testament book of Genesis. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the perspective of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Comments include discussion of these topics: * Are Bible accounts of creation and the flood literal history?* Can organic or theistic evolution be harmonized with Scripture?* Are the days of Genesis 1 literal or symbols of long ages?* Were Adam and Eve the first man and woman? * How did sin and death enter the world?* Was Noah's flood worldwide or local?* What promises did God make to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob about the nation of Israel?* How did Joseph interpret Pharaoh's dreams and save his family in Egypt?

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament book of Romans. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues.Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God.Topics discussed include:The Old Law compared to the GospelSalvation by grace through faithRelationship of Jews and GentilesThe universal need for forgivenessGod's eternal plan for man's salvationThe nation of Israel in God's planPractical applications for Christians