If there’s ever been a scripture that made me examine my salvation to make sure it was according to God’s Word and not a religious institution, it is this one.

Matt 7:21-23
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.’ NASB

There will be those who did great and supernatural works in the precious name of Jesus Christ who will be turned away into eternal damnation on judgment day. In fact, there will be many. How can one access the power and authority of Jesus, yet never be saved from their sin?

I had a hard time finding a Bible study on tattoos that:

• Was comprehensive
• Wasn’t fueled by emotion more than scripture
• Wasn’t based around a pre-conceived answer the author clearly had before putting the study together

I will try to keep the commentary on this study to a minimum while we examine the scripture.

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What we will cover:

• The meaning of Leviticus 19:28
• How to consider Old Testament laws today
• How to deal with the issue of tattoos using New Testament scripture

This is a study on how to suffer well. This may seem a tad odd at first. Typically in life we strive to avoid suffering. I can’t remember the last time I saw a book in the self-motivational section of the bookstore entitled “How To Be Good At Suffering”. For me, this study has been life changing. I hope it can be of some value to you as well.

Key points covered:

• What we should fear and not fear as Christians.
• Righteous suffering vs wasteful suffering.
• Hope in suffering.
• Why we should be good stewards of suffering.

Key Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;