Baseline Fellowship: Recent Episodes
Sam Andrew
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We look at the ways that we can be fellowhelpers in service to God and in stewardship of the grace of God.
We look at the example of Gaius. Are we good stewards of the spiritual prosperity we have received?
3 John was a contested book. We look at the external and internal evidence that John was in fact the author. We also review the doctrine of inspiration.
We conclude our series on evangelism making some observations about Jesus' interactions with people.
All glory be to God! We look at the created purposed of mankind and find that glorifying God is the motive for evangelism.
We see that God has promised spiritual things for us in Jesus. Therefore, our focus in evangelism is not social or economic reform, but the changed hearts and minds of the lost by salvation in Jesus.
We kick off a series studying evangelism. What does God say about it? What are the methods we use? What authority do we base our preaching and witness upon?
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Paul gives personal exhortation to the Thessalonians, and the Church, about how we should conduct ourselves towards fellow believers and what the focus of our faith should be.
We look at Paul's word to watch those who lead the Church and we apply the principles to the entire Body of Christ.
Paul continues to discuss the hope of the believer. We are no longer children of darkness, but are those delivered into His light! Shine it.
As Paul continues to exhort the Thessalonians how they ought to live he shifts to comforting them about the hope all believers have in the finished work and promises of Jesus.
Paul begins an exhortation to the Thessalonians to walk in their sanctification and holiness.
We look at Paul's concern for the Thessalonian Church and see what God's Word says about how we may stand in the same spiritual battles.
We look at Paul's exhortation to walk worthy of the Lord Jesus and make application of ways that we might do likewise and encourage others to the same.
Paul reminds the Thessalonian Church what it was like when he first came to them. We draw application to our lives from Paul's example of love and boldness.
Paul greets this example Church and we make application of how we might also be models of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We see those who would pervert the Gospel for the show boaters they are and compare what the boast of the Believer is.
Paul describes the works of the flesh and we review them categorically so that we may better identify them in ourselves and others.
Our liberty is not an occasion to indulge our flesh. It is an occasion to serve and love others. What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?
We look at two more applications from this Chapter. First, the judgment of those who sow false gospels and second, stewarding the offence of the cross.
Paul begins the application section of Galatians with the admonition to stand firm in our liberty in Jesus.
Paul asks what the Law is for. We look to the entire counsel of God's Word or the answer.
We are free from the curse of the Law! What does that mean and what hope does this truth hold for the Believer?
Paul argues that the churches of Galatia have denied the witness of their personal salvation, the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
We identify and define bondage and liberty in Jesus as Paul defends the Gospel against those who would seek to entrap believers.
Paul lays out the Divine origin of the Gospel. He roots it in apostolic authority and the very Word of God.
Paul gets right to the point of this epistle. (This one picks up midstream. I forgot to hit record at the beginning)
We introduce the Book of Galatians. We examine the author, audience and occasion for Paul's writing to the churches in Galatia.
What might we expect as disciples of Jesus engaged for the Lord? What insights does the Bible give us into the hearts of the Lost and far from Him?
How do we interact with people, Christian and non-Christian? In this two part series, we look at David's example in 2 Samuel 6 and make applications in this regard.
We conclude our study of Hosea reviewing the call of God to a life committed to Him in faith. God can and does redeem even the periods of our unfaithfulness!
We conclude our study of this Chapter reviewing the promise and provision of God to redeem mankind from the consequence of sin.
As God begins to conclude the Book of Hosea we find a summary of the idolatry Israel had fallen into and clear reminders of His enduring faithfulness and mercy.
God deals with Israel in Mercy and faith. We can safely trust the Lord to deal with the Church as faithfully as He did Israel.
God switches tone with Israel. We examine the love of God throughout Israel's history and the application of God's faithfulness to the Church today.
We explore the heart of God in His expressed desire to chastise Israel and apply that to His dealing with the Church and our response.
God equates Israel to a fruitless vine. We explore what God's Word says about care of His vines.
Hosea is told to blow the horn of God's judgment. The Kingdom of Israel chooses to be the undesired vessel of Assyria instead of the chosen vessel of the Lord. We make application to the Church and our relationship to Jesus as our "husband" .
We read the similes that God used to illustrate the adulterous hearts of Israel and take to the Word of God for the correct response of our own hearts.
We see the Prophet call Israel to return to the Lord and we apply the sure truths of Scripture that we are never forsaken by the Lord. He is there when we turn to Him.
God singles out the false priests for leading the people astray. We examine this in light of modern "false priests".
God illustrates His unconditional and enduring love to Israel and the Church through His command to Hosea to continue to love the adulterous Gomer.
We look at the final two section of Hosea chapter 2: the consequences of Israel's idolatry and their future, but final restoration to God.
We introduce the historical context of the book of Hosea and make application for the Church today.
The first half of a two-part series exploring idolatry. Here we lay a biblical foundation and are exhorted to single hearted worship of God alone.
We find that the world we live in is not friendly. We have to establish ourselves in trust of God and choose this day (everyday) who we will serve.
We conclude our study in James examining the final exhortations found in Chapter 5. Thank God for such a practical book!
James warns those who would take advantage and we are reminded of the faithfulness of God to those who cry out to Him.
We look at the wisdom of God's word through James to establish ourselves in a single-hearted relationship with God.
James confronts the duplicitous believers about their spiritual adultery. We look into the "perfect law of liberty" to see how God's Word comes to bear on our lives in the same regard.
James exhorts readers to an undivided obedience to the Word of Truth based on the invariability of God.
We look at the exhortation of James to rejoice in the proving of our faith, trusting God is faithful to mold us into the image of Jesus.
We kick off our study of the book of James exploring who authored it and possible reasons why.
We remember the resurrection of Jesus and the powerful confirmation it is as we come to the Lord's Table.
We explore the institution of the Lord's Table and God's purpose for the Church in communion.
We conclude the book of Daniel with a review of the hard hearts of Israel and an exhortation to fight a good fight.
Characteristics of the Antichrist are reviewed and the final war, that Jesus wins is discussed.
We look at the historicity of the prophecies in the first 35 verses and even though we see that there is hardship in Israel's future, God is till in control.
We review the preliminary interaction of Daniel with the angelic messenger preceding one of the most significant prophecies found in the Word of God.
We find that in Daniel's confession of national sin a declaration of the justice, righteousness and mercy of God. What a challenge, and an encouragement, for the Church.
We look at the contents of Daniel's vision, the interpretation provided by Gabriel, the historical fulfillment and the encouragement of the main purpose of Gabriel's interpretation.
We finish a study of Daniel in the lion's den with an examination of Daniel's faith and the faithfulness of God. What encouragement we can find in this Chapter.
We lay a foundation of understanding to build upon in preparation for controversial prophecy. We end with the encouragement of God's faithfulness.
We introduce apocalyptic literature and identify the key theme of Daniel's vision. What encouragement can be found as God reveals the Divine perspective!
Daniel faced collusion, corruption and false accusation and so will Believers. How do we deal with the certainty of being falsely accused for righteousness sake?
We examine the historical accuracy of Belshazzar and the assurance of the authority of God's Word as a result.
We look at the nations in Nebuchadnezzar's first dream. We close looking at the most important kingdom, the Kingdom of God established by Jesus.
We examine some key principles identified from scripture regarding the interpretation of prophecy.
While Daniel prays for the mercy of God in the revelation of Neduchadnezzar's dream we examine the foundations of our practice of prayer. We also join Daniel in his worship of God and look at worship of God for who He is and not what he does for us.
We take the opportunity that the text presents us to look into dreams and find encouragement that God is very near.
We conclude our study of Daniel 1 highlighting the faithful deliverance of the righteous by God Himself.
We see Daniel taking a stand of faith and making an appeal to his God ordained authority. We take a look at standing in faith and what the implications of doing so may be. We finish with the encouragement that service to our Lord Jesus is always worth it.