Franklin Bible Study

SS – 25/08/03 – God Values Your Spiritual Maturity

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:54:22 +0000

God values your spiritual maturity! Every believer must learn to stand with God and Christ as a rock for those walking in error to crash against. Learning to stand with confidence graciously, trusting in God results in being a great light in the world around you. May this message give you insight and inspire confidence when standing with Jesus in all the areas of your life.https://www.instagram.com/greatinsightsforyou/https://www.facebook.com/gregwilliamsgreatinsights/https://x.com/gwgreatinsightsIf you would like to support my channel our Patreon Link is belowhttps://www.patreon.com/greatinsightsforyouChristian teaching, Bible teaching, Exegetical Bible study, Biblical truth, Scripture explained, Christian discipleship, Biblical worldview, Christian theology, Christian living, Materialism, Spiritual growth, Living righteously, Walking in love, Christian confidence, Peace and joy in Christ, walking complete

SS – 25/07/20 – Our Service to Christ Col 3:17

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:03:50 +0000

Our Service to Christ in God's Administration is by Faith and not Feelings!
Colossians 3:17, Luke 17-7-10, 1 Timothy 1:3-6, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Colossians 3:18

SS – 25/07/13 – God Saves Us on the Basis of Jesus

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:33:31 +0000

God saves us on the basis of Jesus Christ: The Goodnews that we are transferred from the dominion of darkness into thy kingdom of God's beloved Son!
Colossians 1-2

BBS – 25/09/02 – Parental vs Eternal Forgiveness

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:48:29 +0000

This is one of the most miss understood truths in God's word.
Heb 12 and Selected Scriptures

SS – 25/08/31 – Repentance, Confession, Forgiveness

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:46:35 +0000

What these terms mean and what they do not mean!
Also, how do they apply to a person before salvation and after salvation.
1 John 1:9 and Selected Scriptures

SS – 25/07/06 – The Spiritual Priesthood of Every Believer

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:42:51 +0000

Sunday Morning Message from 7-6-25
Romans 12:1-2 & Selected ScripturesWhen the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?

SS – 25/06/29 – Colossians 2–3 – Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 3)

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from June 29, 2025; a discussion through Colossians 2–3 and selected scriptures; Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 3). Doing all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, living from the heart, and understanding authority under Christ’s Lordship.

SS – 25/06/22 – Colossians 2–3, 2 Corinthians 3–5 – Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 2)

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from June 22, 2025; a discussion through Colossians 2–3 and 2 Corinthians 3–5; Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 2). Walking by faith, not by sight, according to who you and others are spiritually rather than physically.

FBS – 6/18/25 – Is Israel Still God’s People? (Pt. 1)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 6/18/25; a discussion through Genesis 12:1–3, Ephesians 2:11ff, and selected scriptures; Is Israel still God’s people today in the same way they were in the Old Covenant? And does the Bible teach that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will be cursed? (Pt. 1)

SS – 25/06/15 – Colossians 2–3 – Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 1)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from June 15, 2025; a discussion through Colossians 2–3; Walking with Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 1). Understanding the concept of being chosen of God throughout all the scriptures and all time.

SS – 25/06/08 – Colossians 2–3 – Our Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 2)

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from June 8, 2025; a discussion through Colossians 2–3; Our Assurance of Salvation (Pt. 2)

FBS – 6/4/25 – The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ (Pt. 2)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 6/4/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; The Importance of Understanding the Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ in relation to your own salvation (Pt. 2). Includes some extended Q&A.

SS – 25/06/01 – Colossians 2:1–23 – Our Assurance of Salvation

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from June 1, 2025; a discussion through Colossians 2:1–23; Our Assurance of Salvation and the Lies that Lead God's Children Astray

SS – 25/05/25 – Selected Scriptures – Believe from Your Heart! (Pt. 2)

Sun, 25 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from May 25, 2025; a discussion through Old and New Testament examples; Believe from Your Heart! Your Eternal Life Depends upon It! Understanding the difference between belief from the head and belief from the heart (Pt. 2)

SS – 25/05/18 – Romans 10:9–10, Proverbs 3:5–6 – Believe from Your Heart! (Pt. 1)

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:24:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from May 18, 2025; a discussion through Romans 10:9–10, Proverbs 3:5–6, and selected scriptures; Believe from Your Heart! Your Eternal Life Depends upon It! Understanding the difference between belief from the head and belief from the heart (Pt. 1)

FBS – 5/14/25 – The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ (Pt. 1)

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:23:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 5/14/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; The Importance of Understanding the Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ in relation to your own salvation (Pt. 1)

SS – 25/05/11 – Romans 5 – Jesus! The Only Man Qualified (Pt. 2)

Sun, 11 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from May 11, 2025; a discussion through Romans 5 and selected scriptures; Jesus! The Only Man Qualified to Die and Pay for Sins and Rise to Give Us New Life (Pt. 2)

SS – 25/05/04 – Luke 1:47–48, John 3:13, Hebrews 10:1–8 – Jesus! The Only Man Qualified (Pt. 1)

Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from May 4, 2025; a discussion through Luke 1:47–48, John 3:13, Hebrews 10:1–8, and selected scriptures; Jesus! The Only Man Qualified to Die and Pay for Sins and Rise to Give Us New Life (Pt. 1)

FBS – 4/30/25 – Husbands, Lead Your Wives! (Pt. 11)

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 4/30/25; a discussion through Ephesians 4–5 and selected scriptures; How false teaching about Progressive Sanctification will ruin your life, leadership, and marriage.

SS – 25/04/27 – Selected Scriptures – Jesus! The One and Only True and Eternal Messiah!

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from April 27, 2025; a discussion through selected scriptures; Jesus! The One and Only True and Eternal Messiah! He is The Prophet, The Priest and The King!

FBS – 4/23/25 – Husbands, Lead Your Wives! (Pt. 10)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 4/23/25; a discussion through Ephesians 4–5 and selected scriptures; How false teaching about Progressive Sanctification will ruin your life, leadership, and marriage.

BBS – 25/04/22 – The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 4)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:12:00 +0000

Brentwood Bible Study from 4/22/25; a discussion through Ephesians 4–5 and selected scriptures; The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 4)

SS – 25/04/20 – Selected Scriptures – Resurrection Sunday: Understanding the Timeline of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from April 20, 2025; a discussion through selected scriptures; Resurrection Sunday: Understanding the Timeline of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

FBS – 4/16/25 – Husbands, Lead Your Wives! (Pt. 9)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 4/16/25; a discussion through Ephesians 4–5 and selected scriptures; How false teaching about Progressive Sanctification will ruin your life, leadership, and marriage.

BBS – 25/04/15 – The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 3)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Brentwood Bible Study from 4/15/25; a discussion through Ephesians 4–5 and selected scriptures; The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 3)

SS – 25/04/13 – Selected Scriptures – Jesus is Lord!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from April 13, 2025; a discussion through selected scriptures; Jesus is Lord!

FBS – 4/9/25 – Husbands, Lead Your Wives! (Pt. 8)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 4/9/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; How false teaching about Progressive Sanctification will ruin your life, leadership, and marriage.

BBS – 25/04/08 – The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 2)

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:03:00 +0000

Brentwood Bible Study from 4/8/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 2)

SS – 25/04/06 – 2 Peter 1:1–11 – Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 3)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from April 6, 2025; a discussion through 2 Peter 1:1–11; Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 3)

FBS – 4/2/25 – Husbands, Lead Your Wives! (Pt. 7)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 4/2/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; How false teaching about Progressive Sanctification will ruin your life, leadership, and marriage.

BBS – 25/04/01 – The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 1)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:59:00 +0000

Brentwood Bible Study from 4/1/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; The Destructive Lies About Progressive Sanctification (Pt. 1)

SS - 25/03/30 – 2 Peter 1:1–11 – Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 2)

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from March 30, 2025; a discussion through 2 Peter 1:1–11; Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 2)

SS - 25/03/23 – 2 Peter 1:1–11 – Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 1)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from March 23, 2025; a discussion through 2 Peter 1:1–11; Taking Responsibility for Your Faith (Pt. 1)

FBS – 3/19/25 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 6)

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 3/19/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 6). The importance of the Gospel as the foundation of the man's leadership as opposed to the false concepts of "progressive sanctification".

SS – 25/03/16 – Eph. 2;11ff, John 3, Rom. 3:21-27 – The Good News of Jesus Christ

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Study from March 16, 2025 through Ephesians 2;11ff, John 3, Romans 3:21-27 & Selected Scriptures; The Good News of Jesus Christ

SS - 25/03/09 – Walking with God in the Work of Service

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Sunday Study from March 9, 2025 through John 17:3; 4:20-24; Heb 2:9-18; 4:14-16; Eph 4:1-16; Col 3:17; Walking with God in the work of service

FBS – 3/5/25 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 5)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 3/5/25; a discussion through selected scriptures; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 5)

SS – 25/03/02 – Galatians 3; Romans 12:1-2 – Sons in Spirit & Servant in the Flesh.

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Study from March 2, 2025 through Galatians 3 & Romans 12:1-2; We are sons in spirit & servant in the flesh.

SS - 25/02/23 – Trusting God (pt. 2)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning Message from February 23, 2025 through selected scriptures; Trust God (pt. 2)

SS - 25/02/16 – Prov. 3:5-8 & 1 Pet. 2, 4 – Trusting and Knowing God so as to Live in Peace

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning Message from February 16, 2025 through Proverbs 3:5-8 and 1 Peter 2 & 4; Trusting and knowing God so as to live in peace

FBS – 2/12/25 – Eph. 5; Col. 3; 1 Tim. 2; 1 Cor. 11 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 4)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 2/12/25; a discussion through Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, 1 Timothy 2, 1 Corinthians 11; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 4)

SS – 25/02/09 – Matthew 5 & The Gospel of John – Jesus' Teaching Concerning the New Life of the Child of God.

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from February 9, 2025 through Selected Scriptures in Matthew 5 and the Gospel of John; Jesus' teaching concerning the new life of the child of God.

FBS – 2/5/25 – Eph. 5; Col. 3; 1 Cor. 11:3 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 3)

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 2/5/25; a discussion through Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, 1 Corinthians 11:3; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 3)

SS – 25/02/02 – John 5 – Five Validations that Jesus is the Christ!

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from February 2, 2025 through John 5; Five validations that Jesus is the Christ!

FBS – 1/29/25 – Eph. 5:22-33 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 2)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 1/29/25; a discussion through Ephesians 5:22-33; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 2)

SS - 25/01/26 – Romans 5 – The Hope That Comes from Believing the Good News

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning Message from January 26, 2025 through Romans 5; The Hope that comes from believing the good news.

FBS – 1/22/25 – Ephesians 5 – Husbands, Lead Your wives! (pt. 1)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 1/22/25; a discussion through Ephesians 5; Husbands, lead your wives! (pt. 1)

SS – 25/01/19 – Romans 6-8 – The Child of God's Response to Spiritual Freedom

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning Message from January 19, 2025 through Romans 6-8; The Child of God's response to spiritual freedom

BBS – 25/01/14 – Hebrews 2, 3, 6, 10 & ss – A Question on Losing Salvation (pt. 3)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Brentwood Bible Study from 1/14/25; a discussion through Hebrews 2, 3, 6, 10 and selected scriptures; Does "fall away" in Hebrews 6 refer to a person losing their salvation? (Pt. 3)

SS - 25/01/12 – Romans 8:1-26 – The Spiritual Freedom, Faith and Responsibility of the Life of the Child of God.

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday Morning message from January 12, 2025 through Romans 8:1-26; The Spiritual freedom, faith and responsibility of the life of the child of God.

SS - 25/01/05 – Forgiveness After Salvation?

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from January 5, 2025 through Selected Scriptures; If you're forgiven at salvation, then why do believers ask for forgiveness after salvation?

SS - 24/12/29 – Philippines 1:9-11 – Mastering Love

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from December 29, 2024 through Philippines 1:9-11; Mastering Love

SS - 24/12/22 – 2 Corinthians 4-5 – Regaining the Glory of God (pt. 2)

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from December 22, 2024 through 2 Corinthians 4-5; Regaining the Glory of God (pt. 2)

SS - 24/12/15 – 2 Corinthians 2-4 – Regaining the Glory of God (pt. 1)

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from December 15, 2024 through 2 Corinthians 2-4; Regaining the Glory of God (pt. 1)

SS - 24/12/08 – Colossians 3:1-17 – Keep Seeking the Things Above!

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from December 8, 2024 through Colossians 3:1-17; Keep seeking the things above!

SS – 24/12/01 – Titus 1; Romans 14 – Is it a Sin to Celebrate Christmas?

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from December 1, 2024 through Titus 1 and Romans 14; Is it a Sin to Celebrate Christmas?

SS – 24/11/24 – Ephesians 1-2 – The Surpassing Greatness of God's Power to us who believe

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from November 24, 2024 through Ephesians 1-2; What is the Surpassing Greatness of God's Power to us who believe? (v1:19)

SS - 11-17-24 – Galatians 3 – The Spiritual Nature of the New Covenant

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from November 17, 2024 through Galatians 3; The Spiritual Nature of the New Covenant

SS – 24/11/10 – The True Reason People need to be Saved! (pt. 2)

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from November 10, 2024 through selected scriptures; The True Reason People need to be Saved! (pt. 2)

SS – 24/11/03 – The True Reason People need to be Saved! (pt. 1)

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Sunday morning message from November 3, 2024 through selected scriptures; The True Reason People need to be Saved! (pt. 1)

SS - 24/10/27 – Faith and Love

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from October 27, 2024 through Selected Scriptures; Faith and Love- Love Believes the Best (1 Cor. 13).

SS - 24/10/20 – Clean The Idols Out Of The House!

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from October 20, 2024 through Selected Scriptures; Clean the Idols out of the house!

SS - 24/09/29 – The Administration of God in the Home

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 2p, 2024 through selected scriptures on the Basis of the Administration of God in the Home

SS - 24/09/22 – The Overseer- God's Steward Pt. 3

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 22, 2024 through selected scriptures on The Overseer- God's Steward Pt. 3

SS - 24/09/15 – The Overseer- God's Steward Pt. 2

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 15, 2024 through selected scriptures on The Overseer- God's Steward Pt. 2

SS - 24/09/08 – The Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 8, 2024 through selected scriptures on The Gospel of Jesus Christ!

SS - 24/09/01 – God is the good guy! (and The Armor of God)

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 1, 2024 through selected scriptures on God being the good guy as well as a discussion on The Armor of God

SS - 24/09/01 – The Overseer- God's Steward Pt. 1

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 1, 2024 through selected scriptures on “The Overseer” - God's Steward

SS - 24/08/25 – The Fear of the Lord as a Man of God

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from August 25, 2024 through selected scriptures on The Fear of the Lord as a Man of God

SS - 24/08/04 – The Authority of Christ

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from August 4, 2024 through selected scriptures on The Authority of Christ

FBS – 7/31/24 – John 5 & Ephesians 5:1ff – God's Administration in Marriage

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 7/31/24; a discussion through John 5 and Ephesians 5 on The Administration of God in Marriage

SS - 24/07/28 – Having the Mindset of Jesus in God's Administration

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from July 28, 2024 through selected scriptures in John on having the Mindset of Jesus in God's Administration.

FBS – 7/24/24 – 2 Corinthians 3-5 – Walking by Faith not by Sight

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Franklin Bible Study from 7/24/24 – 2 Corinthians 3-5 – Walking by Faith not by Sight

SS - 24/07/21 – Understanding the Lordship of Jesus (SUNDAY)

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from July 21, 2024 through selected scriptures on understanding the Lordship of Jesus

SS - 24/07/14 – Understanding 3 Kinds of Baptism

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from July 14, 2024. Understanding 3 Kinds of Baptism:

John the Baptist: Luke 3:3; Acts 19:4
Jesus's Baptism: Matthew 3:13-17
Believers Baptism: Romans 6:1-11, Col 2:9-15, 1Pet 2:21

FBS – 24/07/10 – A Rockin' Gospel Overview!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 7/10/24 – A Rockin' Gospel Overview!

SS - 24/07/07 – John 3, Romans 3 – Understand How to be Saved

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from July 7, 2024 through John 3 and Romans 3 on how Jesus helps Nicodemus truly understand how to be saved.

SS - 24/06/30 – Matt 20:20ff, Eph 5, 1 Pet 2 – Walking by Faith in God's Administration Under Christ

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from June 30, 2024 through Matthew 20:20ff, Ephesians 5, and 1 Peter 2 on walking by faith in God's administration under Christ, and the objective versus subjective truth!

FBS – 24/06/26 – Rom 14:17, Gal 3, The Kingdom of Heaven

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men's Bible Study from 6/26/24; a discussion through Rom 14:17, Gal 3 – The Kingdom of Heaven is about Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit for God's Children.

SS – 24/06/23 – 1 Peter 2 – Walking by Faith in God's Administration Under Christ

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from June 23, 2024 through 1 Peter 2 on walking by faith in God's administration under Christ.

FBS – 24/06/19 – Colossians 2 – Stand Firm As Those Who Are Complete in Christ

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 6/19/24, a discussion through Colossians 2 – Stand Firm As Those Who Are Complete in Christ

BBS – 24/06/18 – Colossians 2, The Gospel Exposing Three Categories of Error

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Women's Bible Study from 6/18/24; a discussion through Colossians 2 – The Gospel Exposing Three Categories of Error

SS – 24/06/16 – The Objective & Subjective Will of God in His Administration

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from June 16, 2024 on the objective & subjective will of God in His administration.

FBS – 24/06/12 – Ephesians 2:5-22 & Hebrews 10

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 6/12/24, a discussion through Ephesians 2:5-22 & Hebrews 10

SS – 24/06/09 – 1 Peter 2 – Who We Are! Priests of God!

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from June 9, 2024 through 1 Peter 2 on who we are – Priests of God! Plus Q&A. Great Discussion.

FBS – 24/06/05 – Hebrews 9, 10, 6, 3 – A Great Discussion

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 6/5/24, a great discussion through Hebrews 9-10; also 6 and 3

BBS – 24/06/04 – The New Covenant Q&A: A Great Discussion

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Women's Bible Study from 6/4/24; A Great Q&A Discussion

SS – 24/06/02 – 1 Peter 2:11-25 – Submission Through Love Pt. 2

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from June 2, 2024 through 1 Peter 2:11-25 on standing during our present difficult times.

FBS – 24/05/29 – Hebrews 10 – The New Covenant Applied

Wed, 29 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 5/29/24, a discussion through Hebrews 10 on how the New Covenant is applied

SS – 24/05/26 – 1 Peter 2:11-15 – Submission Through Love

Sun, 26 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from May 26, 2024 through 1 Peter 2:11-15 on submission through love.

FBS – 24/05/22 – The New Covenant (Exchange vs. Renovation)

Wed, 22 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 5/22/24, a discussion on the New Covenant – A Covenant of Exchange rather than Renovation.

SS – 24/05/19 – 1 Peter 1:17-2:12 – Walking as God's Child

Sun, 19 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from May 19, 2024 through 1 Peter 1:17-2:12 on walking as God's child.

FBS – 24/05/15 – Dealing with Factious People

Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 5/15/24, a discussion on dealing with factious people.

SS – 24/05/12 – Living Life As A Beloved Child of God

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from May 12, 2024 on living life as a beloved child of God.

SS – 24/05/05 – The Gospel in Light of the Old Covenant

Sun, 05 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from May 5, 2024 through various scripture passages on the Gospel in light of the Old Covenant.

FBS – 24/05/01 – Hebrews 9-10

Wed, 01 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 5/1/24, a discussion through Hebrews 9-10.

BBS – 24/04/30 – Heb. 7 and Nephilim Discussion

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Women’s Bible Study from 4/30/24 through Hebrews 7 and a discussion about Nephilim.

SS – 24/04/28 – Excel in Your Love

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from April 24, 2024 through various scripture passages on exceling in love.

FBS – 24/04/24 – Hebrews 7-8

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 4/24/24, a discussion through Hebrews 7-8.

SS – 24/04/21 – Philippians 2-3 – Walking out the Gospel

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from April 21, 2024, through Philippians 2-3.

FBS – 24/04/17 – James 1

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 4/17/24, a discussion through James 1.

BBS – 24/04/16 – An End Times Discussion

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Women’s Bible Study from 4/16/24, a discussion on the end times.

SS –24/04/14 – 2 Peter 1 – Partners of the Divine Nature

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from April 14, 2024, through 2 Peter 1 on us being partners of the Divine Nature.

FBS – 24/04/10 – Three Great Discussions

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 4/10/24

SS – 24/04/07 – The Gospel is the power of God unto Salvation

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from April 7, 2024, on The Gospel being the power of God unto Salvation. Referenced passages include:

Romans 14:23; 1 Timothy 1:5; Hebrews 11:6
Romans 10:2-3, 8-17; Galatians 3:2, 5
Romans 1:16; Ephesians 2:8-10
1 Corinthians 17-24
Matthew 13:18-23
1 Thessalonians 2:13; Hebrews 4:2, 12-13; 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12; 2:13-14
Ephesians 4:22-24
Romans 12:1-2
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Timothy 2:14-17

FBS – 24/04/03 – Q&A – The Gospel Overcomes Satan's Kingdom

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 4/3/24. A discussion about where the power comes from to believe the Gospel. Does it come from freewill or predestination? Or is there another truth that makes belief make sense? The scriptures answer this question.

SS – 24/03/31 - Romans 5-6 - The Resurrected Life

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from March 31, 2024, through Romans 5 and 6 and the "resurrected life".

FBS – 24/03/27 – Q&A – How to Pray

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 3/27/24, a Q&A on how to pray.

SS– 24/03/24 – Galatians 6 – Walk in Freedom (Part 2)

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from March 24, 2024, through Galatians Chapter 6 and the freedom of living as new creations in Christ.

FBS – 24/03/20 – Galatians 5

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 3/20/24 through Galatians 5.

SS – 24/03/17 – Galatians 5 – Walk in Freedom

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from March 17, 2024, through Galatians Chapter 5 and the freedom of living as new creations in Christ while navigating earthly traditions.

FBS – 24/03/13 – Colossians 2

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 3/13/24 through Colossians 2.

BBS – 24/03/12 – Colossians 2

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Women’s Bible Study from 3/12/24 through Colossians 2.

SS- 24/03/10 – Christ’s Victory over Satan

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Discussion Notes and References:

His Authority Established

Daniel 4:13, 17, 24-25, 32
Daniel 10:10-13, 20-21
Psalms 82:1-8

God and Christ Defeat Satan

Hebrews 2:9-15 (καταργέω) (κράτος)
John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11 (κόσμος)
Revelation 12:1-12

Canceling the Law removed His Authority

Hebrews 7:17-22 The Law is weak and useless
Hebrews 8:23 The Law is Obsolete
Hebrews 10:1 The Law cannot make perfect those who draw near
Ephesians 2:11-16 Christ Abolished the Enmity in His Flesh
Colossians 2:13-15 Christ Disarmed the rulers and authorities
1 John 3:7-10 Christ destroyed the works (ἔργον) of the devil

What does he do now?

Ephesians 2:1-3 He is the spirit that works in the sons of disobedience
Ephesians 6:10-13 He rules over the evil darkness of this world
Acts 26:15-18 He has authority over the fallen people
2 Corinthians 4:4 As the god of this age, he blinds people through various kinds of law
2 Corinthians 11:14 He disguises himself as an angel of light
Colossians 1:13 He is over the domain of darkness
1 Peter 5:8-9 He prowls around like a lion seeking someone to devour
Revelation 12:10 He accuses the brethren night and day
1 Timothy 4:1-5 He propagated false doctrines through demons controlling men to speak lies

How do we deal with him now?

James 4:7 Resist him and he will flee
1 Peter 5:8-9 Resist him and he will flee
1 John 5:18-21 He cannot touch you
1 John 5:4-5 Your victory is that you are born of God and have faith in Christ’s victory

What is his end?

Isaiah 14:10-20 His end was told long ago
Psalms 2:1-12 God laughs at his meaningless endeavor to win
Revelation 10:10 He will be thrown into the lake of fire in the end

SS – 24/02/25 – Christ Destroyed the Works of the Devil

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 2/25/2024 on 1 John 3:8: “The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:06) – Opening Prayer

(00:42) – Introduction / God is Light (1 John 1:5-10)

(07:21) – There is None Righteous (Romans 3:9-18)

(19:20) – Born of God (1 John 2:29-3:9)

(30:20) – Works of the Devil (1 John 3:8; Ezek. 28:11-16; Exod. 28:15-30)

(47:04) – Q&A – Timeline of Satan’s Fall?

(57:56) – The Law Canceled (Eph. 2:11-16; Col. 2:13-15)

(1:03:27) – Q&A – Fallen angels, extrabiblical texts, canon of scripture

(1:10:00) – The Works of Devil Destroyed (Colossians 1:13-15)

(1:16:06) – Q&A – Chronology of Satan’s fall (Rev. 12)

(1:17:40) – Closing Prayer

FBS – 24/02/21 – Romans 6 – New Life

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 2/21/24 through Romans 6.

SS – 24/02/18 – Ephesians 4:1-16 – The Unity of Faith

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 2/18/2024 on the unity of faith. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:10) – Opening Prayer

(00:37) – Ephesians 4 – God thinks one way

(04:31) – Ephesians 1:4-5 – Your Calling

(06:43) – Ephesians 4:1-2 – Walk Worthily

(30:04) – Ephesians 4:3-16 – Unity

(32:23) – Ephesians 1:8-9 – Mystery made known

(41:18) – Ephesians 4:3-16 – Unity

(1:08:23) – Ephesians 1:5-7 – Forgiveness

(1:28:54) – Closing Prayer

FBS – 24/02/14 – Ephesians 4-5

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 2/14/24 through Ephesians 4-5.

SS – 24/02/11 – The Heart of Giving

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 2/11/2024 on the heart of giving. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:00) – Introduction / What is Tithing?

(05:30) – Tithes/Taxes for Levites (Malachai 3:10; Nehemiah 12:44-47, 13:6-9)

(15:03) – Taxes to Kings for Governance (1 Samuel 8:10-19; Romans 13:1-9)

(20:45) – What is a Church? (Matthew 23:16-21)

(32:42) – Giving to a Person (1 Corinthians 9:1-27)

(48:47) – A Minister’s Work (2 Timothy 2:1-7; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 5:1-4)

(1:03:40) – Giving for a Purpose (2 Corinthians 8:1-16, 9:1-15; Exodus 25:1-9, 35:20-35, 36:3-7)

(1:28:20) – Giving to Person vs. Purpose

(1:32:44) – Q&A – Religious vs. Judicial Judgement

(1:34:37) – Closing Prayer

SS – 24/02/04 – Walking in Faith and Love

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 2/4/2024 on the Gospel message and walking in faith and love. Passages mentioned in introduction: 1 John 3:21-23; Ephesians 1:15; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Timothy 1:3-5, 14; 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 13; 2 Timothy 3:10; Titus 3:15; Philemon 1:4-5; Hebrews 4:1-2; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 14:23.

See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:00) – Opening Prayer

(00:43) – Introduction: Faith and Love

(19:09) – John 3:1-16 – Nicodemus questions Jesus

(35:18) – Romans 3:21-26 – God’s love and righteousness

(47:54) – Q&A – God’s people temporally vs eternally

(53:09) – Romans 3:26 – God’s love and righteousness

(55:54) – Ephesians 1:19; 2:6, 10 – His workmanship

(1:05:25) – Ephesians 4:22-24 – Put on the new man

(1:15:54) – Ephesians 4:25-5:8 – Be imitators of God

(1:30:43) – Q&A – Giver vs Taker?

(1:32:26) – Closing Prayer

FBS – 24/01/31 – The Gospel

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 1/31/24 on the Gospel.

SS – 24/01/28 – Romans 8 – The Law of Spiritual Life

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 1/28/2024 talking through Romans 7:14-8:39. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:00) – Opening Prayer

(00:59) – Opening Statement on English Translations

(04:26) – Romans 7:14-25 (Primary Text)

(15:30) – Romans 8 Intro & English Translation Issues

(18:12) – Romans 8:1-2 (Primary Text)

(20:44) – Q&A – Translational differences and KJV Bible?

(30:06) – Romans 8:3-13 (Primary Text)

(49:53) – Romans 8:14-21 (Primary Text)

(59:03) – Romans 8:22-25 (Primary Text)

(1:04:21) – Romans 8:26-39 (Primary Text)

(1:26:14) – Closing Prayer

FBS – 24/01/24 – Romans 6-7

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 1/24/24 through Romans 6-7.

SS – 24/01/21 – Romans 12:1-9 – Our Priestly Service

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 1/21/2024 talking through our priestly service of worship in Romans 12:1-9. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(0:00) – Opening Prayer

(0:56) – Romans 12:1-2 (Primary text)

(21:27) – Forgiveness and Old v New Covenant

(25:06) – Romans 12:2 (Primary text)

(27:55) – Walking by Faith in Exodus

(33:12) – Romans 12:2-8 (Primary text)

(41:07) – Q&A – What is ‘according to the proportion of your faith’?

(49:57) – Romans 12:9 (Primary text)

(1:03:00) – Q&A – How to answer ‘religious jargon’ questions?

(1:15:25) – Q&A – How to know if someone truly believes?

(1:18:24) – Closing Prayer

SS – 24/01/14 – Colossians 1, 3; Philippians 1 – Praying through Prayers

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 1/14/2024 on how to pray through prayers given by the Holy Spirit in scripture. Specific passages mentioned include Colossians 1:9-14; Colossians 3:1-12; Philippians 1:9-11; and Ephesians 1:18-19. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(01:27) – Colossians 1:9-14

(20:15) – Colossians 3:1-12

(41:44) – Philippians 1:9-11

(46:47) – How to “let love abound”

(49:47) – Philippians 1:9-11

(54:15) – Ephesians 1:18-19

(57:00) – Q&A – When to pray to the Father, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit

(1:04:16) – Wisdom comes in the moment

(1:06:14) – Prayer

(1:08:02) – Q&A – Are there different names of God?

(1:15:36) – Closing Prayer

FBS – 24/01/10 – Old and New Covenant

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Men’s Bible Study from 1/10/24 on the difference between the Old and New Covenants.

SS – 24/01/07 – Proverbs 3, Matthew 6, Exodus 16 – Know Him

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 1/7/2024 talking through Proverbs 3:5-8; Matthew 6:19-32; and Exodus 16:2-7, 18-21 on what it means to know God and trust Him. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:40) – Fundamental passages that you should know

(01:53) – Proverbs 3:5-8

(07:49) – In all your ways know Him

(35:30) – Matthew 6:19-32

(48:53) – What it looks like to trust God (a personal testimony)

(54:56) – Exodus 16:2-7, 18-21

(1:03:34) – What it looks like to trust God (a personal testimony)

(1:12:29) – Closing prayer

SS – 23/12/31 – John 3, Romans 3, Romans 10 – The Gospel

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In this Weekly Chat from 12/31/2023, we discuss the Good News of Jesus Christ starting with Nicodemus's discussion with Jesus in John 3, leading to a question about spiritual birth and what it truly means to be born again. We then reflect on the significance of the Word becoming flesh in Hebrews 10 (nine months before Christmas). The discussion shifts to the depth of God's love as a profound problem solved only by Christ, a truth encapsulated in John 3:16. We examine the narrative of Satan's pride and fall from Ezekiel 28 to understand the origins of sin and why Satan is called the ‘accuser of the brethren’ (Revelation 12:10). But God demonstrated His righteousness through the faith of Jesus in Romans 3:19-26, and that the one who is out of Jesus’ faith, by confessing with his mouth and believing in his heart may be saved (Romans 10:9). Finally, we explore what it means to 'work out our salvation with fear and trembling' as instructed in Philippians 2:12. Join us as we navigate scripture to understand and live out the transformative power of the Gospel.

See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:04) – Opening Prayer

(01:49) – John 3:1-13 – Nicodemus questions Jesus

(16:16) – Hebrews 10:1-5 – Nine months before Christmas

(22:19) – John 3:14-16 – God’s love was a problem; Christ the solution

(27:50) – Ezekiel 28:12-16 – Satan’s sin and fall

(38:31) – Romans 3:19-26 – Righteousness out of belief

(1:00:32) – Romans 10:9-10 – Confess with mouth; believe in heart

(1:09:47) – Philippians 2:1-15 – Work out salvation with fear and trembling

(1:13:04) – Q&A – Does “work out salvation” mean subjecting your flesh to the spirit?

(1:16:44) – Q&A – Old covenant sacrifices / Were men allowed into heaven before Christ?

(1:20:48) – Closing Prayer

SS – 23/12/24 – Galatians 2-5 – Sons of God

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 12/24/2023 talking through Galatians 2-5. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:24) – Opening Prayer

(01:27) – Ephesians 4 – There is one belief.

(11:53) – Introduction – Galatians 1 (Primary Text)

(18:19) – Galatians 2 (Primary Text)

(28:00) – Jesus’ walk of faith

(32:49) – Galatians 2:21-3:14 (Primary Text)

(49:05) – Galatians 3:15-17 – New Covenant not so “new”

(52:02) – Galatians 3:19-5:1 – Sonship (Primary Text)

(80:45) – Galatians 5:6 – A New Creation (Primary Text)

(88:20) – Closing Prayer

SS – 23/12/17 – 2 Corinthians 3-5 – The Glory of The New Creation

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 12/17/2023 talking through 2 Corinthians3-5. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:08) – Opening prayer

(00:50) – Introduction – 2 Corinthians 3-5 (Primary Text)

(04:30) – 2 Corinthians 2:17 (Primary Text)

(09:03) – Deuteronomy 30:6 – Promise of the New Covenant

(10:19) – Jeremiah 31:31-33 – Promise of the New Covenant

(11:46) – Ezekiel 36:25-27 – Promise of the New Covenant

(14:41) – 2 Corinthians 3:3 (Primary Text)

(38:41) – 2 Corinthians 4:5 (Primary Text)

(49:45) – The word “Renewed” or “ἀνακαινοῦται”

(54:00) – Things which are not seen – 2 Corinthians 4:18 (Primary Text)

(68:58) – Love of Christ controls us – 2 Corinthians 5:14 (Primary Text)

(77:16) – Light v Darkness – 2 Corinthians 6:14 (Primary Text)

(80:23) – Different Bible translations/versions

(85:03) – Closing prayer

SS – 23/12/10 – Hebrews 7-10 – The Perfecting Work of God

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from 12/10/2023 talking through Hebrews 7-10. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:12) – Opening Prayer

(01:28) – Introduction – Who the Book of Hebrews was written to

(05:57) – Hebrews 7 – Melchizedek’s Priesthood (Primary Text)

(24:20) – Hebrews 8 – A Faultless Covenant (Primary Text)

(35:08) – Temple was Destroyed – AD 67-70

(38:46) – Hebrews 9 (Primary Text)

(61:20) – Hebrews 10 (Primary Text)

(65:00) – Jesus was not “half Mary” (God prepared a body – σῶμα)

(78:19) – Q&A – What is the difference between repentance and forgiveness?

(82:56) – Q&A – How would confession work towards a brother in Christ?

(89:54) – Q&A – 2 Chronicles 16:9 – How was perfection qualified under the old covenant?

(93:31) – Q&A – On forgiveness – Trust is built on understanding not sorrow

(100:29) – Q&A – Confession towards someone of the world (not a brother in Christ)

(102:50) – Q&A – John 13 – Reasoning behind Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet

(107:59) – Closing Prayer

SS – 23/12/03 – Ephesians 5:1-14 – Walk as Children of Light

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:06:54 +0000

Weekly chat from 12/3/2023 talking through Ephesians 5:1-14.

Links mentioned in this discussion:

NDE (Bryan Melvin) #1 - https://youtu.be/9SZPZyYvgoM?si=1IU3oPXffdiffjtA
NDE (Bryan Melvin) #2 - https://youtu.be/8DeZ7h0bVXI?si=2mceaOxmGN1mCNDl

See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:05) – Opening Prayer

(01:05) – Ephesians 5 (Primary Text)

(03:29) – John 8:12; 12:36, 46 – Children of Light

(05:38) – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – Not intended for darkness

(12:09) – Near Death Experience – Heaven and Hell

(18:12) – Heavenly Rewards

(22:32) – Guard against evils of your own brain, the world, your phone, etc.

(33:24) – How were people saved under the old covenant?

(39:41) – Ephesians 5:1 (Primary Text)

(42:09) – Adoption unto new life (God-DNA)

(48:35) – A fragrant aroma

(61:17) – Ephesians 5:3 (Primary Text)

(68:13) – A new creation; confession is not belief

(71:07) – Ephesians 5:8 (Primary Text) – Walk as Children of Light

(82:39) – Closing Prayer

SS – 23/11/26 – Ephesians 4:1-5:1 – Walking in New Life

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:19:45 +0000

Weekly chat from 11/26/2023 talking through Ephesians 4:15:1. See timestamps below for topics discussed:

(00:06) – Opening Prayer
(01:12) – Ephesians 4:1 (Primary text)
(15:40) – All wisdom and insight (Eph 1:8-9)
(18:31) – Christian denominations
(20:17) – Brief history of Christianity
(25:20) – Where Islam came from
(28:09) – Protestant Reformation of Catholicism
(31:02) – Discussion on forgiveness
(32:16) – Catholic sacraments
(36:35) – Progressive sanctification
(44:40) – Ephesians 4:17 (Primary text)
(78:53) – Closing Prayer

SS – 23/11/19 – 1 Peter 1:1-2:12 - Born of Imperishable Seed

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from November 19, 2023, through 1 Peter 1:1-2:12, focusing on spiritual rebirth and the identity of believers as God's chosen, who are “born of an imperishable seed."

SS – 23/11/12 – Ephesians 4 – Five Walks of Belief (Part 1)

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:38:33 +0000

Weekly chat from November 12, 2023, which is the first of a two-part discussion concerning the five walks (περιπατέω) of faith outlined in Ephesians 4:1 - 5:15, focusing on how we, as Children of God, are to walk in a manner worthy of our calling (Eph 4:1) and step away from the ways of the world (Eph 4:17).

The five ‘Walks’ are:

Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called (Eph 4:1)
Walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk (Eph 4:17)
Walk in love just as Christ also loved you (Eph 5:2)
Walk as children of light (Eph 5:8)
Walk, not as unwise men but as wise (Eph 5:15)

SS – 23/11/05 – 2 Peter 1:1-11 – Sons in Spirit, Slaves in Flesh

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from November 5, 2023, walking through 2 Peter 1:1-11. The discussion concerns the reality that as children of God we are sons of God in spirit, yet we navigate the world as slaves in the flesh, striving to perform our spiritual act of worship - presenting our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice.

FBS – 23/11/01 – The Anointed One: Prophet, Priest, and King

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:57:37 +0000

A discussion concerning the definition of “The Christ” or “χριστός” which means “Messiah” or “Anointed One”. The discussion explores Jesus’ functions as an Anointed One as a Prophet, Priest, and King:

Prophet:

Deuteronomy 18:15-19: The messianic prophecy of a prophet like Moses, pointing directly to Jesus.
Acts 3:22-23: Peter’s sermon connecting Jesus to this ancient prophecy, affirming His role as the awaited Prophet.

Priest:

Hebrews 4:14-16: Understand Jesus’ high priestly role.
Hebrews 7:17 / Psalms 110:4: Dive into the Melchizedekian priesthood of Jesus.

King:

2 Samuel 7:12-16: The Davidic Covenant’s promise of an eternal throne, fulfilled in Christ.
Revelation 19:16: Behold the majesty of Jesus, the “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

Integration of the Three Roles:

Zechariah 6:12-13: Integration of priestly and kingly roles in the Messiah.
Hebrews 1:1-4: The supremacy of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, Prophet, Priest, and King.

SS – 23/10/29 - 1 John 2:25-3:24 - Born of His Seed

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from October 29, 2023, focusing on the spiritual transformation of believers as outlined in 1 John 2:25-3:24. Discussion concerning how believers, once made righteous through Christ, possess a divine nature that is incapable of sinning, despite the ongoing struggles with the flesh. This discussion also addresses the clear distinction between children of God and non-believers, emphasizing the believer’s role in overcoming the works of the devil.

SS – 23/10/08 – John 3, Romans 3 - A Gospel Survey

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:02:17 +0000

Romans 3:21-26

“But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been made known, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, which is through the faith of Jesus Christ, for all those who believe; for there is no distinct one; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being made righteous as a gift by His favor through the payment which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a satisfactory sacrifice in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the patience and tolerance of God, He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be righteous and the one making righteous the one who is out of the faith of Jesus.”

SS – 23/10/21 - Romans 5, 6, 7, 12

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from October 21, 2023, talking through Romans 5, 6, 7, and 12.

SS – 23/10/15 - Colossians 2 - Part 2

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Colossians, Chapter 2. Part 2 of 2.

SS – 23/10/01 - Colossians 2 - Part 1

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Colossians, Chapter 2. Part 1 of 2.

Don’t get tripped up by these three areas:

Traditions of men – Verse 8: See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
Don’t let the armchair quarterbacks be your umpire – Verses 16-17: Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.
Verse 18: Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on visions he has seen, inflated without cause by his fleshly mind

SS – 23/09/24 – Ephesians 1:19-20; Romans 6 – Greatness of His Power

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Weekly chat from September 24, 2023, continuing the discussion through Ephesians with an emphasis on Ephesians 1:19-20 and Romans 6

SS – 23/09/10 – Ephesians 1:15-18 – The Riches of the Glory of His Inheritance

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:55:54 +0000

Weekly chat from September 10, 2023 on Ephesians 1:15-18. Emphasis on the "What Is, What Are, and What Is":

What is... the hope of His calling
What are... the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints
What is... the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe (covered next week)

SS – 23/07/23 - Romans 12 - Love Without Hypocrisy

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:21:53 +0000

Weekly chat from July 23, 2023 continuing the discussion through Romans 12

SS – 23/06/18 – Romans 12:10 – Give Preference in Honor

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:53:04 +0000

Weekly chat from June 18, 2023 on Romans 12:10: Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor

SS – 23/06/11 – Romans 12 – Living in Reality

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:43:57 +0000

Weekly chat from June 11, 2023 on Romans 12

(sorry about the audio issues between 4:30 and 19:45)

SS – 23/05/28 – Romans 12 – A Living and Holy Sacrifice

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:42:19 +0000

Weekly chat from May 28, 2023 on Romans 12

SS – 23/05/20 – Ephesians 2:11-21 – He Rescued Us

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:31:46 +0000

11 Therefore remember that previously you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the people of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the hostility, which is the Law composed of commandments expressed in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two one new person, in this way establishing peace; 16 and that He might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the hostility. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

SS – 23/05/13 – Colossians 1:13 – Dominion of Darkness

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:02:26 +0000

Weekly chat from May 13, 2023 on Colossians 1:13 – For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son