Bill Crockett Ministries

In the spiritual realm, what does the term "Saved" mean? When we refer to the term "Salvation", what are we talking about? The answer to this question will make the difference between Heaven & Hell for all eternity. In this lesson we begin to answer the question, "What is Salvation" by examining two basic facts we have to know before we can properly answer this very important question. Follow along with us as we define one of the most important terms in the Bible!

If God is in control of everything, then why is there sin in the world? How does God handle sin? God is in control of everything, even the sinful acts of mankind. In this lesson we will answer the question, "Does God Cause Sin" and we will also look at the 4 ways God controls sin.

Is God really in control? Have you ever had someone to console you in a time of sorrow, loss, or despair by saying that "God is in control and He has a purpose for this in your life." That sounds great, but it does not always bring encouragement. Two things cause that fact to encourage us: timing & understanding. In this lesson we will focus on understanding what it means that God is in control. What is the providence of God, what is the foundation of God's providence and what are the two aspects of God's providence. All of these are discussed din this lesson!

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and important doctrines of the Bible. If God the Father, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit are not all God, then all we believe is destroyed. In this lesson we will examine some basic facts about the Trinity, discuss the biblical teaching that proves the Trinity and then explore what this means to us as believers and why it is so important!

God is God because He is different than we are. In this lesson we will look at the non-moral & moral attributes of God. what makes Him God? What did God mean when He said that He does not change? Is He a mean and intolerant God? If not, how do we know? What is holiness and can we be holy? These and many more questions will be answered in this lesson!

What is God like? His nature includes his essence or his substance and reality and His attributes. In this lesson we will discover why God is not just an idea but He is real. There are 7 characteristics of His essence that we will study in this lesson!

Is there a God? Does He really exist? If so, then how do we know? In this lesson we will look at the basic views of God's existence as well as the three main human arguments for God's existence. Then we will examine the Bible proof that God exists and 4 reasons why people do not believe in God. If someone asked you why you believe in God, what would you say. This lesson should help!

Is the Bible all we need to know God and what He wants to tell us? The answer is yes. In this lesson we will look at why the Bible is all we need as well as four reasons why people add to or take away from the Bible.

Is the Bible necessary for us to know God, have our sins forgiven & know God's will for our lives? Can we know these things without the Bible? These are the questions we will answer in this lesson. We will examine that the Bible is necessary for Salvation, Sanctification and Service. Should the Bible be a part of our daily life? How do we use the Bible in our service for the Lord? May we realize we are unarmed soldiers in a serious war without our Bible!

Can we really understand the Bible? This is a common question in today's world. The Bible was given to us by God and He wants us to understand it. In this lesson we will establish the fact that the Bible can indeed be understood by everyone. There are reasons why people do not understand the Bible and these will be addressed. In this lesson three very important aspects of understanding the Bible are explained, "Illumination", "Interpretation" and "Application." we can understand the Bible and in this lesson we learn how.

In any system of belief there has to be a common standard of authority. The Bible is the Christian's standard of authority. In this lesson we will discuss what revelation and inspiration are. How did it happen? We will explain the two kinds of revelation and give examples. We will talk about why those people in remote parts of the world will all have an opportunity to hear the good news of salvation. We will talk about the characteristics of inspiration that make God's word without error & reliable!

This is the first of 4 lessons on the doctrine of the Bible. In order to know right and wrong, there must be a standard of truth. In this lesson we will look at what the Bible teaches truth is and where it comes from. We will also discuss 4 things God teaches us about the Bible. Then I will explain the 4 reasons why I personally believe the Bible to be God's Word to us.

Why should a believer study theology? It takes time, work, effort. It is not always exciting. It does not necessarily increase my salary or help me climb the corporate ladder. So why should I study it? In this lesson we will look at 5 reasons why every believer should not only study theology but make it a priority. This could change our entire outlook on how we study the Bible.

What do we really believe about God? Why do we believe it? In this introduction to a larger series on Bible doctrine or theology, we discuss what theology really is. What important question does it answer? What is "My Theology" & what is theology in a practical way to a follower of Jesus? When you hear the term, "Theology", what comes to your mind? To many people words & phrases such as "difficult, deep, too hard to understand, boring, not necessary, not practical!" All of these ideas are dispelled in this lesson. Theology is a very practical and necessary part of being a follower of Jesus & is anything but boring (if taught in a real & practical way). We will explain this thought in this lesson - "What is Theology?"

"Grief is a certainty." - Billy Graham! Sorrow & grief are a part of life in this world. How can we properly handle it? In this lesson we will answer the questions, What is Grief? What does the Bible say about the believer and grief? Is it okay to grieve? How is grieving different for a believer versus a non-believer? We will also discuss a 4 step process from 2 Samuel 12 that will help us to properly handle grief in our lives! Sorrow & grief are a certainty in life. We will all face it. It can either make us stronger or destroy our lives if not handled properly! May God teach us how to properly handle grief and sorrow!

Guilt can be like the pain sensors in our brain, warning us that something is wrong. It can also paralyze us when it is false guilt. What is Guilt? How do we deal with it in our lives so that it benefits us and does not paralyze us? We will answer those questions in this lesson. We will talk about the the two types of guilt. We will examine what false guilt is and then look at the 4 steps to dealing with guilt properly from the Bible.

"Anxiety" is an emotion that we all confront. No matter how hard we work at overcoming anxiety or worry, it never completely goes away from our lives. How do we confront anxiety and worry and keep it from paralyzing our lives? In this lesson we look at a definition of anxiety, healthy & unhealthy anxiety. We will also discuss the most important aspect of winning with worry. We will list the things we need to focus on and 6 practical things we can do when we are worried to help us overcome it in our lives!

For the purpose of this lesson we will adopt the following definition of loneliness: "Loneliness is the concept in my mind that I am by myself." We can be lonely in a crowded room. We can feel all alone in a job or in a church or class if we feel we are getting no help. In this lesson we will discuss the possible causes for loneliness and the key factors to winning the battle we have with loneliness. A battle all of us will confront at sometime in our lives.

Most of us will deal with some form of depression in our life time. All people, good and bad, are candidates for depression. Depression can be a killer! In this study, we will look at what the Bible says about overcoming depression. Topics such as, "What is the key to overcoming depression?" "Is sin always the cause of depression?" "Possible causes of depression." "Warning signs that depression is at the door" and much more. We will then discover from Scripture the 4 main aspects of dealing with depression and the 6 practical steps for overcoming depression. May God use this to help us and others to realize God's plan for our peace and joy in life!

It has been estimated that as much as 95% of all people battle with some form of inferiority or low self esteem. This battle has led to depression and even suicide in some cases. In this lesson we will identify things that cause inferiority & low self esteem. We will learn the key to overcoming these emotions. We will learn the biblical definition of Self Image, Self Esteem and Self love. we will learn the 5 things that describe how we are to properly love ourselves. We will close the lesson with a 5 step checklist to go through when we feel inferior to help us overcome this emotion that destroys our lives and our potential for God!