BIBLE CLASS

[By Robert Arthur]   A Bible Class Tracts No. 2 Introduction Discipleship is the biblical concept of modelling, learning and mentoring Christ Jesus. In other words it is the process of learning to become like Christ Jesus. 1 Cor 11:1  The Greek word disciple “mathetis” means “one who engages in learning through instructions from someone who has reputation or particular set of views.” And the Latin comes from the word “discipulus” which also means “a learner or student.” In the ancient biblical world the word disciple was mainly applied to someone who imitated both the life, views and teachings of his master.  Sometimes applied to the followers of Moses. Jn 9:28, John the Baptist. Mt 9:14, the Pharisees. Mt 22:16. But mostly to the followers of Christ Jesus. Mt 5:1, Mk 7:17 Discipleship involves a call to fully counting the cost, carrying one’s cross and surrounding one’s self to the Lord. Lk 9:23; 14:28-32.   Hence our discipleship is to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lk 9:57, Col 3...

BY ROBERT ARTHUR     A BIBLE CLASS TRACT S NO. 1 WHAT IS HEAVEN? 1. It is a City. Heb 11:10, 16; 12:22-23; 13:14 2. It is the Holy City. Rev 21:2, 10 3. It is the Father’s House. John 14:1-2 4. It is the Building of God. 2 Cor 5:1 OTHER NAMES OF HEAVEN 1. Paradise. Lk 23:43, 2 Cor 12:3, Rev 2:7 2. The Third Heaven. 2 Cor 12:2, 1 Kgs 8:27 3. The Throne of God. Isa 66:1, Mt 5:34 4. Heavenly Jerusalem. Heb 12:22-23, Rev 21:10 5. Kingdom of God. Rom 14:17, 1 Cor 6:9, 2 Thess 1:5 CHARACTERISTICS OF HEAVEN 1. It is eternal (forever, everlasting). Mt 25:46, Rev 22:5, 2 Cor 5:1 2. It is a place of rest. Rev 14:13 3. It is a place of joy. Lk 15:7, 10 4. It is a place of righteousness. 2 Pet 3:13 5. It is a place of reward. Mt 5:10-12 6. It is glorious. Rom 8:17-18, Col 3:4 7. It is an inheritance. 1 Pet 1:4, Col 1:12 8. It is better and enduring. Heb 10:34, Phil 1:23 9. A place of everlasting comfort. Rev 21:4; 7:17 10. A place of immortality. 1 Cor 15:42-50 11. It is a blessing. Rev 22:14 12. ...