Christian Basics
Below are recorded lessons of the current Bible studies Pastor Freddy Cortez is leading National Capital Bible Church through on Sunday morning.
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Christian Basics
Christian Basics 63 - January 21, 2024
(Psa 139) We are known by God, created by God, and judged by God. The chronology of sin (Matt 15:19). Man looks on the outward, but God looks at the heart. Turning the wandering believer back from the the sin unto death (Jas 5:19-20).
Christian Basics 62 - January 14, 2024
(Ps 16:1-11) Trust in God’s sovereignty; eternal security. Phases of salvation. The gift of salvation (Rom 6:23) vs. Biblical rewards (Mt 6:20). After we believe, we apply God’s Word to attain rewards (Lk 6:35; Heb 6:10).
Christian Basics 61 - January 7, 2024
(Ps 59:1-17) Assurance of God’s faithfulness. Communion: You have freedom in Christ (1 Cor 11:24-25). Review of previous truths (discipleship vs. salvation; relationship vs. fellowship) and how this sways church today. Free grace (Rom 3:28; Jn 6:40) vs. lordship salvation (Lk 9:23; Mt 7:21).
Christian Basics 60 - November 26, 2023
Puppet show and new memory verse program. (Ps 112:1-10) God will take care of believers. Resurrection (1 Cor 15:42) vs. resuscitation (Jn 11). The thief as an Old Testament saint based on an understanding of Paradise (Lk 23:43; 16:22).
Christian Basics 59 - November 19, 2023
(Ps 100:1-5) Psalm of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving in light of John 11. Jesus thanks the Father as a witness to those around Him (v. 41-42). The will of God is for us to give thanks in all things (1 Thes 5:18; Phil 4:6). Confidence in Christ’s resurrection (Jn 11:25).
Christian Basics 58 - November 12, 2023
(Ps 121:1-8) Trust in God’s protection. Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). The purpose of Lazarus (v. 15). Jesus’ miracles and signs (Jn 20:30-31). These signs are designed so we can trust the Bible.
Christian Basics 57 - November 5, 2023
(Ps 145:1-18) The Lord is near to all who love Him. Communion: Explanation of elements (Jn 6:22-58). Study of Lazarus continued ( Jn 11). Mortal resuscitation (v. 43-44; 1 Kin 17:21-22) vs. resurrection. Body, soul, spirit (Gal 5:16-17; 1 Cor 2:14-16). The right to believe (Jn 11:45; 1:12).
Christian Basics 56 - October 29, 2023
(Ps 91:1-4) God protects us. Thoughts on Middle East crisis, the principle of retaliation (1 Sam 30:1-31). Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). The three heavens. Praying according to God’s will (v. 41-42; 1 Jn 5:14; 1 Thes 5:18).
Christian Basics 55 - October 22, 2023
(Ps 148:1-14) Praise the Lord! Standing on Christ, the Solid Rock (Mt 7:24-27). Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). God allows hardships to happen so you can trust Him and be an example to others (v. 4, 15, 45). Jesus’ equality with Father (v. 41-42).
Christian Basics 54 - October 15, 2023
(Ps 145:18-19, 34:7) God takes care of those who love Him. Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). How we “believe” (Jn 20:31). Mary’s response to Lazarus’ death (Jn 11:28-32). How to have relaxed mental attitude. Jesus wept (v. 35).
Christian Basics 53 - October 8, 2023
(Ps 147:1-20) Praise the Lord for His greatness. Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). Doctrine of resurrection (1 Cor 15:42). We press on with the hope of our glorious resurrection (Jn 5:28-29; 6:29). What it means to “never die” (Jn 11:26).
Christian Basics 52 - October 1, 2023
(Ps 56:13) Grateful to God for deliverance from difficulties. Communion: Despite trouble lurking around the corner, Jesus had a relaxed mind (1 Cor 11:23-26). Lazarus study continued (Jn 11). You can have victory in your life if trust in God to deliver you (Jn 20:31).
Christian Basics 51 - September 24, 2023
(2 Chron 20) The battle is the Lord’s; sing His praises. Study of Lazarus continued (Jn 11; Lk 10:38-42). Like Martha, when the pressure is on, we tend to question God. However, God uses trials to increase our faith and glorify Himself (Jn 9:3). Sharing signs with unbelievers (Jn 20:30-31).
Christian Basics 50 - September 17, 2023
(Ps 29:1-11) The Lord blesses His people with peace. Study of Lazarus continued (Jn 11). God will sometimes allow us to go through hardships, or delay our prayers, to fortify our faith.
Christian Basics 49 - September 10, 2023
(Ps 113:1-9) Praise the Lord! Study of God’s love, with Lazarus example, continued (Jn 11; 1 Jn 1:5-7). It behooves you to understand God’s love before the crisis hits. Walking in light (1 Jn 2:9-10).
Christian Basics 48 - September 3, 2023
Remembering Hal Hagemeier. (Ps 145:1-21) The Lord is near to you. Communion: looking backward and forward to our future hope (1 Cor 11:23-26). Divine vs. human perspective of love; example: Lazarus (Jn 11).
Christian Basics 47 - August 27, 2023
(Ps 84:11) The Lord is our protection. The local church should be a body of believers, utilizing their spiritual gifts and working together in unity (Eph 4:6; 1 Cor 12:11). Christ’s death/ascension (Eph 4:7-9; Lk 23:43; 1 Pet 3:19).
Christian Basics 46 - August 20, 2023
(Prov 16:1-5) Commit your way to the Lord. Clarification: we do receive righteousness of God at moment of faith (Rom 4:3). Ministries of God the Holy Spirit (Rom 8:4-11; Jn 14:17).
Christian Basics 45 - August 13, 2023
(Ps 52:1-9) Peace of the godly. Harmony among believers (Eph 4:1-6; 1 Cor 12:13-18). Walk worthy of the calling for which you are called; four associated character traits (Eph 4:2). Baptism of the Holy Spirit (v. 4-5).
Christian Basics 44 - August 6, 2023
Help in trouble (Ps 69:1-36). Communion: recalling the Lord’s work on cross (1 Cor 11:23-26). Review of James chapters 1-3. The pleasures of life can be a trap if you do not involve God (Jas 4:1-6; Lk 8:14)..
Christian Basics 43 - July 30, 2023
(Ps 1:1-6) The way of the righteous. Review of meaning of faith without works (Jas 2:14). Controlling the tongue (Jas 3:1-12) and applying wisdom to produce good works (v. 13-18).
Christian Basics 42 - July 23, 2023
(Ps 19:7-14) Power of God’s Word. If someone says he has faith but does not have works, can faith save him (Jas 1:21, 26, 2:14)? Study of this widely misunderstood concept in the Bible. Taming the tongue (3:1-6).
Christian Basics 41 - July 9, 2023
(Ps 138:1-8) God magnifies His Word above His name. What is, therefore, your duty to the Word of God? How to be a doer of the Word (Jas 1:18-25; Jn 1:14).
Christian Basics 40 - July 2, 2023
Communion: Remembering the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Cor 11:23-26). Overcoming our flesh to produce spiritual fruit (Jas 1: 12, 18-24, 27; Jn 3:9; Rom 7:20). Stability of the soul comes from applying Bible doctrine (Mt 7:24-27).
Christian Basics 39 - June 18, 2023
(Gen 19:1-16; 2 Pet 2:7-8) Looking at the Characteristics of a Righteous Father. Doctrine of Righteousness.
Christian Basics 38 - June 11, 2023
(Ps 73:1-28) Though your heart may fail, God is the strength of your hearts. Whomever endures temptation loves God (Jas 1:5, 12, 18-19). Doctrine of crowns.
Christian Basics 37 - June 4, 2023
(Ps 147:1-13) Meditating on the Lord’s glorious majesty. Proper participation in Communion (1 Cor 10:21, 11:29). Pleasure vs. joy. How to exercise your volition to let testing achieve a successful end (Jas 1:2-5). Doctrine of volition. Divine institutions.
Christian Basics 36 - May 28, 2023
(Ps 32:1-5; 1 Jn 1:9) Confession of sins. Remembering Memorial Day, in light of the ultimate sacrifice, the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn 15:13). Agape (1 Jn 3:16) vs phileo (Jn 16:27) love.
Christian Basics 35 - May 21, 2023
(Ps 119:25-27; Heb 5:8) Committing ourselves to God’s Word. Review: Child of God (1 Jn 1:12) vs. friend of God (15:14; Heb 11:6). Example: Abraham (Jas 2:23). Versions of sanctification (1 Cor 1:2; Jn 17:17-19).
Christian Basics 34 - May 14, 2023
(Luke 10:38-42) Mother’s Day tribute. Pray for wisdom to count it all joy and God will answer you, if you ask in faith (Jas 2-6; 1 Pet 1:6).
Christian Basics 33 - May 7, 2023
(Ps 34:1-22) Deliverance for those who trust God. Communion: An exercise in faith (1 Cor 11:23-26). How to count it all joy (Jas 1:2-4). Trials produce spiritual maturity, if we respond rather than react.
Christian Basics 32 - April 30, 2023
(Ps 107:1-34) Crying out to God for help. Relationship vs. fellowship with God. Grieving the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30). Joy is a mental attitude (Jas 1:2; 2 Cor 5:7). God uses difficulties in our lives to help us grow spiritually (Jas 1:3; Rom 8:28). Slides from the Bible class.
Christian Basics 31 - April 23, 2023
(Job 9:4) Who can oppose God? A friend of the world is an enemy of God (Jas 4:4). The trials that will come in your life are testing your faith. Be prepared to respond with Bible doctrine (Jas 1:2-3). Crown of life (v. 12). Slides from the Bible class.
Christian Basics 30 - April 16, 2023
(Rom 15:4; Ex 14) Comfort and hope come directly from Scripture; the battle is the Lord’s. Salvation by grace, not by works (Rom 11:6). Are you a COG (child of God) or FOG (friend of God) (Jn 1:12, 15:14-15)? What makes an enemy of God (Jas 4:4). Living by faith (Gal 2:20). Slide: Points of Observation
Christian Basics 29 - April 2, 2023
(2 Chron 20:1ff) Calling out to God in despair. Communion: Symbolic remembrance of Jesus (1 Cor 11:23-26). Story of Nicodemus and purpose of Jesus’ signs (Jn 3:1-21, 20:30-31). Our second birth allows us to love God and love others (1 Jn 5:1). Slide: Points of Observation
Christian Basics 28 - March 26, 2023
(Jn 16:33) Peace is in Christ. Review: Points to Experience Resurrection Power. Sin and significance of the grace of God (Jas 2:10). Grieving the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30). Why believers should work on their fellowship, not relationship, with God (1 Jn 1:3). Slide: Points of Observation
Christian Basics 27 - March 12, 2023
(Ps 27:1-14) You are not alone. Abiding in the Lord (Jn 15:4, 8:31-32). We need power to live the Christian life. This power comes from obeying God’s word and keeping His commandments (1 Jn 3:24). Sin of omission vs. commission (Jas 4:17, 2:10). What it means to say, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior” (Jn 14:23, 17:3; Lk 4:7). Slides:
Christian Basics 26 - March 12, 2023
(Mt 6: 25-34) God cares for you. Results of abiding in or remaining in Christ (Jn 15:4-15). We are commanded to abide (1 Jn 3:24). The inextricable relationship of the Father and Son (Jn 17:3). Your love for God should be evidenced by your works.
Christian Basics 25 - March 5, 2023
(2 Cor 1:3-6) God comforts us so we can comfort others. Communion: we are blessed by all that we are in Christ (1 Cor 11:23-26). Why Romans 5:10 is a phase 2 sanctification verse (1:16). Living according to the flesh (8:5-11; Gal 5:19-21) and how to combat it (Jn 15:5; 1 Jn 3:24).
Christian Basics 24 - February 26, 2023
(Phil 4:6-7) Be anxious for nothing. Are we condemned or saved based on our works (Jn 3:18; Rom 8:8; 1 Cor 15:22)? Our spiritual life and spiritual power comes from Christ alone (Rom 8:11; Jn 15:2-6).
Christian Basics 23 - February 19, 2023
(Ps 34:4) God will deliver you from fear. Interactive discussion about phase 2 salvation/sanctification. To be carnally minded vs. spiritually minded (Rom 1:18ff, 8:6) and how God can save you from yourself (v. 5:8-10; Jas 1:21).
Christian Basics 22 - February 12, 2023
(2 Cor 12:9) God’s grace is sufficient for you. How many times can a person be saved? It depends on your definition of “saved.” We are justified once, but saved over and over again from the power of sin when we abide in God’s Word (Rom 5:8-13, 1:16ff; Jn 8:31).
Christian Basics 21 - February 5, 2023
(Ps 145:1-3) Praising the Lord’s greatness. Communion: Christ’s perfect contentment (1 Cor 11:23-26). Review of key points regarding discipleship, John 4. How to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Mt 4:4; Jn 13:35). Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 20 - January 29, 2023
(Ps 1:1-6) The Lord has His eye on us. The mark of a disciple (Jn 8:31-32). As a believer, you are a royal priest, but you are also an ambassador of Christ. How do we do this? (Example: Jn 4:7-42) Comparison between salvation and discipleship expanded.
Christian Basics 19 - January 15, 2023
(Luke 14:31-35) It is a serious, calculated decision you have to make to surrender all to Christ. Christ’s strategy of approaching others using the wonderful example of Samaritan woman (Jn 4:4-42).
Christian Basics 18 - January 8, 2023
Reading from Howard Hendricks’ “Living by the Book.” Observations in Luke 14:27-29, 31-33. Discipleship requires commitment and takes planning. Review of salvation vs. discipleship chart.
Christian Basics 17 - January 1, 2023
(Ps 59:1-17) God’s righteous indignation. Communion: The message of the cross is the power of God (1 Cor 1:18). Significance of discipleship (Lk 14:26-29). Example: Jesus feeds the five thousand (Jn 6:1ff).
Christian Basics 16 - December 18, 2022
(Ps 70) Prayer for relief. What does commitment to God look like (Lk 14:26; Mt 10:37)? Comparison of salvation and discipleship continued. Lively discussion follows. Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 15 - December 11, 2022
(2 Chron 20:1-32) God going before His people; praising God in confidence. Does discipleship equate to salvation (Mt 10:32-33)? Requirements of discipleship (Lk 9:23, 14:26). Comparison to salvation. Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 14 - December 4, 2022
Communion: The Lord, my strength and my Redeemer (Ps 19). How the Word can deliver/save your life. Faith applied will demonstrate itself in love for others (Jas 2:14-17). Salvation and witnessing (Acts 16:29-31; Jn 3:16). Seven categories of death. Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 13 - November 27, 2022
Review of salvation, groups of sin. How the Word can deliver your life (Jas 1:14-15, 21; Mt 7:24-27). Discussion of “saving faith” (Jas 2:14). Faith without works is unfruitful but does not undo your salvation (Acts 16:31).
Christian Basics 12 - November 13, 2022
(Ps 34) The Lord is near to those who trust in Him. God’s Word protects you against sin (Ps 119:1). Living by flesh vs. living by the Spirit (Rom 8, 12:2). Immature believers (1 Cor 3:1). Your walk is determined by your mindset (Heb 4:12). Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 11 - November 6, 2022
(Ps 19:7-14) The Lord is our strength. Communion: Reflecting on and emulating the Lord Jesus Christ. How to say yes to God, no to sin (Rom 1:16ff, 7:15-19). God the Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, baptizes and seals (RIBS). Law of the Spirit of life (8:1-6).
Christian Basics 10 - October 30, 2022
Phase 2 salvation in action (Rom 1:16ff). Is the wrath of God being revealed today? Discussed. We have a responsibility to be ambassadors of the Word of God.
Christian Basics 9 - October 23, 2022
Christian obedience (phase 2 sanctification) (Phi 2:12). Review of imputation, substitution and reconciliation. What it means to be a bondservant and living epistle of Christ (2 Pet 1:1-11). Believers have everything they could possibly need to live the Christian life. Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 8 - October 16, 2022
Review of types of sin. Can a “true believer“ love the things of this world and God at the same time (1 Jn 2:15)? God the Holy Spirit can empower you to submit and resist (Jam 4:7). The Lord Jesus Christ is our example (Mt 4). Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 7 - October 9, 2022
Types of sin. Our sins move us away from God. Tactics to combat different types of sin (1 Jn 1:9, 2:15; Js 4:7). General discussion, including Q&A. Slides from the bible class.
Christian Basics 6 - October 2, 2022
Communion: The purpose of the Lord’s table is to remember Him. Review of salvation (2 Cor 5:21), including imputation (Rom 5:12) and substitutionary death. Walking by means of Spirit (Gal 5:16-18; Rom 7-8).
Christian Basics 5 - September 25, 2022
Review of salvation. What it means to walk with God (sanctification) (Gal 4:10; Jas 4:17). Deeper dive into “Lordship salvation” (Eph 2:8-10; Jn 3:16).
Christian Basics 4 - September 18, 2022
What does it mean to walk by means of the Spirit (Rom 8:1-8)? Your ability to cope with life is dependent on your relationship with God. The Christian life starts with salvation (Acts 16:31; Jn 20:30-31) What does “that” refer to in Eph 2:8-9?
Christian Basics 3 - September 11, 2022
What makes the Christian faith different (Heb 11:6; Rom 12:2)? Christianity is primarily about a mindset (Phil 2:5-8). This mindset inspires our actions. Phases of salvation (Jn 3:16; Rom 12:2; Rom 13:11). Belief is a persuasion (Acts 28:24).
Christian Basics 2 - August 28, 2022
Introduction of interim pastor, Freddy Cortez. How to counter the tactical maneuvers of Satan (1 Jn 2:16; Mt 4:1-11). Types of sin and how to recover (1 Jn 1:9) and respond (Jas 4:7; 1 Jn 2:15).
Christian Basics 1 - August 21, 2022
(Ps 36:5-9) Taking refuge under God’s wings. The relationship of believers to Christ (Jn 15:1-8). Productive vs. unproductive believers (Rom 12:2). New man vs. old man (1 Jn 3:9).