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WordPictures (Christianity 101)

by Tim Nelson

WordPictures is a comprehensive Bible course that guides seekers through Scripture with vivid word pictures and straightforward language. Helpful for all ages, at all stages of faith, this journey will deepen understanding of Scripture and authentic Christianity.

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  1. 199: Christianity 101: Application - How can I learn to honor God with my body as a Christian?

    We don't have to react with sinful muscle memory. We can retrain our bodies to naturally act as our ally in Christlikeness.

  2. 198: Christianity 101: Application - Why is it so hard to honor God with my body as a Christian?

    Our best intentions to act in God-honoring ways can be defeated by automatic responses of our bodies which have been trained over our lives in a broken world.

  3. 197: Christianity 101: Application - How can I manage my feelings as a Christian?

    Feelings in our lives are like dandelions in our yard. Here is Scripture's teaching on how to address them and transform them

  4. 196: Christianity 101: Application - Why are feelings such a problem for Christians?

    Meant to be our servants as apprentices of Jesus, our FEELINGS have taken control of our lives and become our masters.

  5. 195: Christianity 101: Application - How do I get a transformed mind?

    By filtering, boiling, and diluting, in partnership with God our thoughts can be purified and our thinking transformed so that we can grow to have a mind like Jesus.

  6. 194: Christianity 101: Application - Why do I need a transformed mind?

    Transformation of our thoughts begins with realizing that our ideas, images, information, and our ability to think have been deeply contaminated by the world around us and by ourselves.

  7. 193: Christianity 101: Application - What does the Bible say about the heart?

    It became (becomes) contaminated by our thoughts, feelings, body tendencies, and people in our lives

  8. 192: Christianity 101: Application - I want to change as a Christian. Where do I start?

    Transformation begins in our HEARTS -- that deep WELL out of which the buckets of attitudes and actions inevitably flow. That WELL is our WILL.

  9. 191: Christianity 101: Application - How do I change my life as a Christian?

    Learn this pattern for successful change in ANY area of life

  10. 190: Christianity 101: Application - Is change available to every Christian, or just some?

    Is it just for the religious curve-wreckers, the savants, or the 'freaks' or is it offered to anyone who will come to Jesus, join him in the yoke, and learn from him as his apprentice?

  11. 189: Christianity 101: Application - When can the transformation of a Christian occur?

    Does it only happen in the hereafter, or is it available in the here-and-now?

  12. 188: Christianity 101: Application - WHY do I need to change?

    I'm pretty nice, and lots of people -- even irreligious people -- I know are pretty nice. Why do I need to deeply change? I like my life the way it is.

  13. 187: Christianity 101: Application - How much should a Christian change?

    To what extent does the Bible teach God can change us?

  14. 186: Christianity 101: Application - Introduction

    We are told to read the Bible, study it, memorize and meditate on it, and teach it to others. But why? What is it intended to DO to us and in us? What is it's SO WHAT?

  15. 185: Christianity 101: - The Story of Jesus

    The story of Jesus in a way you likely never heard it before!

  16. 184: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about HEAVEN?

    Ten important overall themes from Scripture about the eternal destiny of those who are saved

  17. 183: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about HELL?

    Ten important overall themes of Scripture about the eternal destiny of the spiritually lost

  18. 182 Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about DEATH?

    How does God feel about death, what is it like to die, and what comes after?

  19. 181. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Does God expect me to share my faith with others?

    The WHY, WHAT, and HOW of sharing our faith in Jesus

  20. 180. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Does ancient Old Testament prophecy point to Jesus?

    Here are two ancient passages (Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53) that are remarkably fulfilled in the trial and death of Jesus

  21. 179. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Are the Gospel accounts of Jesus credible (or did they turn Jesus into an 'urban legend?')

    Ten reasons the Gospel accounts don't fit the profile of urban legends

  22. 178. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Who did Jesus say he was?

    (Did Jesus want us to see him as Lord or as a great moral teacher?)

  23. 177. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - How does God expect us to act toward political leaders and others in authority?

    Our attitude and behavior toward politicians, police, pastors, and parents

  24. 176: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about our lifestyle (our stuff)?

    Well, it's now so much how much stuff we have, actually, it's whether that stuff is in a closed fist or an open hand

  25. 175: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about money and tithing?

    Who should give (and who should NOT give), how should we give, how much should we give, where should it be given

  26. 174: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What is Christian baptism?

    What does baptism mean, how should it be done, and when should I do it?

  27. 173: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - How will Jesus return?

    Will it be secretly or sensationally, and will it be once or twice (or not at all)?

  28. 172. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Will Jesus actually return to planet Earth?

    Here are three reasons in Scripture leading many to believe He absolutely will!

  29. 171: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about marriage, separation, divorce, remarriage, and living together?

    The Bible has much to say about marriage, separation, divorce, remarrying after divorce, and living together

  30. 170: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible have to say about parenting?

    It's a LOT like great gardening, actually!

  31. 169: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about being gay?

    What the Bible says about same sex attraction and intimacy

  32. 168: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does Scripture say about suicide?

    The Bible gives us much help and hope!

  33. 167: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What did Mary know about Jesus?

    Not very much, actually.

  34. 166. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Why are some churches against the use of "sign gifts?"

    Are the "sign gifts" for today or have they been replaced by Scripture?

  35. 165: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Can you explain what spiritual gifts are?

    A unique ability given by the Holy Spirit to each believer, fueled by love, to be used to build up the other believers in his or her local church.

  36. 164. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Are Christians Judgmental?

    Six "bumper pads" laid down by Scripture to keep Christians in the God-honoring lane when dealing with difficult issues in our world.

  37. 163. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - In the parable of the soils, how many soils are saved?

    Wrong question. The right question is, "What soil does Jesus want EVERYONE who goes all in to be?" (That answer is EASY)

  38. 162. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Can I fall from grace? (or jump?)

    Maybe you CAN, but is it possible because of God's power, promise, and love, you WON'T?

  39. 161. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Can I be sure of my salvation?

    What does "saved" mean and what are the indicators it has actually happened?

  40. 159. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Does the Bible promote the poor treatment of women?

    It certainly describes it! But after going cover-to-cover, few of my students think it promotes it, and most think it begins restore the dignity and role of women to what God intended in creation.

  41. 158. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What activities are most important to God?

    Care for the least, nurture those we love, invest in our legacy, lead the lost to Jesus, and above all, love our Lord

  42. 157. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Should Christians strive for excellence in all things?

    No! We are finite, and we need to make choices on what things to do A+ well, what things to do just C- okay and what things not to do at all

  43. 156. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Is there such a thing as "righteous anger"?

    Why everyone (especially followers of Jesus) should be cautious lighting and throwing this dynamite

  44. 155. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - How do I act in 'gray areas' of life -- those not directly addressed in the Bible?

    The Bible gives us principles to help decide if behaviors not expressly approved or forbidden in the Bible are OK.

  45. 154. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Do I have any responsibility to point out faults in others (or should I mind my own business)?

    Do I have the responsibility to point out concerns in the lives of other people (or do other people have the right to point out concerns in me)?

  46. 153: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Why is there so much BLOODSHED in the Bible (of both people and animals)?

    It is bloody indeed, and here's why...

  47. 152. Christianity 101: Bible Questions - What does the Bible say about animals and how they should be treated?

    Why are they here, how should we treat them, and will they (my pets) be a part of eternity?

  48. 151: Christianity 101: Bible Questions - Introduction

    Answering my student's Bible Questions by dragging a magnet over Scripture

  49. 150. Christianity 101: Bible Overview - Top 10 New Testament take-aways from my students

    HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?? Email them to [email protected] or go to the website, biblewordpics.com and email me! --Tim

  50. 149. Christianity 101: Bible Overview - the Revelation given by Jesus to John, Pt. 3 (Chapters 20-22)

    Revelation Chapters 20-22 -- The Millennium, the Great White Throne Judgment, Hell and Heaven

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WordPictures is a comprehensive Bible course that guides seekers through Scripture with vivid word pictures and straightforward language. Helpful for all ages, at all stages of faith, this journey will deepen understanding of Scripture and authentic Christianity.

HOSTED BY

Tim Nelson

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