{"id":9501,"date":"2019-09-12T15:04:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T20:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?page_id=9501"},"modified":"2024-04-16T19:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T00:00:04","slug":"studies-for-new-christians","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/studies-for-new-christians\/","title":{"rendered":"Studies for New Christians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Studies for New Christians<\/h1>\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/acts-of-the-apostles\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Acts of the Apostles<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/acts-of-the-apostles\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/paul_in_jai_at_philippi-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"Paul and Silas with the Jailer Acts 16:29-30\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Paul and Silas with the Jailer Acts 16:29-30\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A simple outline of the book of Acts.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/acts-of-the-apostles\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/mens-training-class\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">A Men&#8217;s Training Class<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/mens-training-class\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/book-863418_960_720-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"book-863418_960_720\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"book-863418_960_720\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>An outline-style series to prepare men for service in the worship.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/mens-training-class\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/genesis-a-study-of-the-beginning\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">A Study of Genesis<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/genesis-a-study-of-the-beginning\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scan0008_tif-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Noah offers a sacrifice and God gives a rainbow as a sign of His covenant Genesis 8:20-9:17\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"scan0008_tif\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A good study for new Christians or for someone unfamiliar with the Bible. The book of Beginnings is examined in detailed and when new ideas are introduced, supplemental lessons are used to examine the topic in detail.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/genesis-a-study-of-the-beginning\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/fundamentals-of-christianity\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Fundamentals of Christianity<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/fundamentals-of-christianity\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/five-smooth-stones-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"five smooth stones\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"five smooth stones\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>Class notes for teaching new Christians.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/fundamentals-of-christianity\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/hebrew-poetry\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Hebrew Poetry<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/hebrew-poetry\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scan0003-12-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"David Writes Psalms Psalm 19:7-10\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"scan0003\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/hebrew-poetry\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Moral Principles: A Study for Young People &#8211; Volume I<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/choices.jpg\" alt=\"choices\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"149\" width=\"107\" title=\"choices\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A series of short devotional lessons are followed by questions and verses to study on the topic introduced. The lessons are aimed at preteens to teenagers but are useful to people of all ages.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people-volume-ii\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Moral Principles: A Study for Young People &#8211; Volume II<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people-volume-ii\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/choices.jpg\" alt=\"choices\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"149\" width=\"107\" title=\"choices\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A series of short devotional lessons are followed by questions and verses to study on the topic introduced. The lessons are aimed at preteens to teenagers but are useful to people of all ages.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/moral-principles-for-young-people-volume-ii\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/overview-of-bible-history\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview of Bible History<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/overview-of-bible-history\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Black-Obelisk-Israelites-bringing-tribute-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III depicting Israelites bringing tribute to the Assyrian king.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Black Obelisk Israelites bringing tribute\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A brief introduction to biblical history using seventeen divisions. Based on Bob Waldron&#8217;s &#8220;<em>The 3-Cycle Approach<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/overview-of-bible-history\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/proverbs-practical-advice-on-life\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Proverbs: Practical Advice on Life<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/proverbs-practical-advice-on-life\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/proverbs-300x243.jpg\" alt=\"proverbs\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"proverbs\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>Practical advice, given to young men on all aspects of life that will benefit everyone. This study resulted from my belief that Proverbs is not a random collection of wise says. Solomon stated that the purpose of the books is &#8220;<em>to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles<\/em>&#8221; (Proverbs 1:6). The order of the proverbs is a part of the riddles to be solved. There is a pattern to the placement of the topics, and seeing why one idea follows another is a part of learning the lessons presented.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/the-lord-your-god-is-an-awesome-god\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lord Your God is an Awesome God!<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/the-lord-your-god-is-an-awesome-god\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/diagonals-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"by Jeenie Hanhila\n(c) Copyright May 5, 2005, Used by Permission\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Diagonals\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A study of the nature of God geared toward teenagers, but you will find the study meaty enough for young adults and new converts as well.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/the-lord-your-god-is-an-awesome-god\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/when-was-cornelius-saved\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">When Was Cornelius Saved?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/when-was-cornelius-saved\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/peter-cornelius-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Peter and Cornelius\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Peter and Cornelius\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>The case of Cornelius&#8217;s conversion is examined in detail to determine what is necessary for salvation and when is a person saved.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/when-was-cornelius-saved\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/why-did-god-create-man-a-study-of-ecclesiastes\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Did God Create Man? A Study of Ecclesiastes<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/why-did-god-create-man-a-study-of-ecclesiastes\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/scan0029-9-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vanity of Vanities Ecclesiastes 1:2\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"scan0029\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<p>A workbook examining Ecclesiastes. The book is seen as research paper addressing the question of why did God put man on Earth.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/why-did-god-create-man-a-study-of-ecclesiastes\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a>\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBible Studies\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studies for New Christians Acts of the Apostles A simple outline of the book of Acts. Read More A Men&#8217;s Training Class An outline-style series to prepare men for service in the worship. Read More A Study of Genesis A good study for new Christians or for someone unfamiliar with the Bible. 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There are two types of assemblies mentioned in the Scriptures. \u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One is talking about all Christians as\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":9510,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/studies-for-teenagers\/","url_meta":{"origin":9501,"position":4},"title":"Studies for Teenagers","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"September 12, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Studies for Teenagers A Men's Training Class An outline series to prepare men for service in the worship. Read More A Study of Genesis A good study for new Christians or for someone unfamiliar with the Bible. 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