Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Larry R Evans Class Teaching Notes April 2-9, 2011 Reflective Introduction It has been said that “A bit of carbon in iron makes powerful metal; a bit of truth in a lie makes powerful deceit.” It could also be said that a bit of self-exaltation mixed with bestowed wisdom and beauty can lead to self-destruction. Such is one insight from this week’s lesson. But let’s not stop there! What happens when a convicted sinner yields his or her heart in faith to the grace of a loving Savior? Can a leopard change his spots? Of course not, but the miracle comes when the sinner puts self aside and allows Christ to live inside. This inner controversy is the very same one that raged in Heaven leading to the expulsion of Lucifer. What he failed to learn in Heaven redeemed sinners are learning in a world raging with the expressed inner turmoil of a fallen angel: Rom 7:21-25 21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner ...

Larry R Evans April 2-9, 2011 Reflective Introduction It has been said that “A bit of carbon in iron makes powerful metal; a bit of truth in a lie makes powerful deceit.” It could also be said that a bit of self-exaltation mixed with bestowed wisdom and beauty can lead to self-destruction. Such is one insight with this week’s lesson. But let’s not stop there! What happens when a convicted sinner yields his or her heart in faith to the grace of a loving Savior? Can a leopard change his spots? Of course not, but the miracle comes when the sinner puts self aside and allows Christ to live inside. This inner controversy is the very same one that raged in heaven leading to the expulsion of Lucifer. What he failed to learn in Heaven redeemed sinners are learning in a world raging with the expressed inner turmoil of a fallen angel: Rom 7:21-25 21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in Go...