In this lesson we take a deper meaning and how we can apply this word servant to our own lives.
In this the first of two parts, we discus the meaning of what is meant by, 'A servant of Christ Jesus.'
In this lesson we take a brief look at where Paul came from, a little of his upbringing, and cover his salvation experience on the Damascus Road.
In this concluding part of our bitesized introductions to Romans we discuss what type of letter it is and what some of the intended purposes are.
In lesson four of our bitesized introductions we discover the actual intended recipients of the Apostles letter.
In lesson three of our bitesized introductions we take a look at who would be the most likely planter of the church in Rome.
In this second bitesized lessons we discover the best and most probable answer to who wrote The Epistle to the Romans, and explain how certain authors often used scribes to help in their writings.
In this opening of our new series on Romans we look briefly at some of the influences this letter has had over several generations.
In this concluding lesson on the Immutability of God we hone in on the specifics of the will of God and how it impacts all of life.
In this part three of our lessons on the Immutability of God we focus on Immutability being the centrepiece of all others with a specific section on Gods knowledge.
In this, the fourth part of our series on The God we've never known,' we continue on our topic of the Immutability of God in this second part where we take a look at 2nd Peter Chapter Three in relation to the purging by righteousness of the heavens and earth and how God's unchangeableness relates to all that will change.
Continuing our series on 'The God we've never known,' we begin looking at the first of four lessons on the Immutability of God. In this lessons we discuss the God who is our immovable Rock and who does not change.
In part two of the God we've never known series we look at God as the Creator of all things but more specifically how He dwells fully in all realms, the invisible and visible, the heavens, and the earth. There is not a single second that His presence is not present.
This is the first lesson in a Brand New Series called 'The God we've never known.' In it we complete introductory remarks and move into the immense subject of the Aseity of God. Join us in this wonderful journey of learning to know the God of the Bible.
In this final class on the glorious letter of Ephesians we explore the use of the Psalms in prayer during times of trial, and then look at Paul's closing address to the local church before summing up the entire book according to three words - SIT - WALK - STAND.
In this class we tackle the often misinterpreted phrase, 'in the Spirit,' and explore what type of prayer we should be praying at all times.
In this class we take a look at each individual component of the spiritual armour given to the believer, discovering what each item is, and what they are used for.
In this lesson we discuss, the spiritual strength we receive from Christ, and begin exploring the need for the spiritual armour of God in the life of every bleiever.
In Pauls final address to the household, he tackles the very difficult subject of slaves and masters addressing abuses, and what must ultimately be the new way, which is submission first to Christ as the head.
In this second section of Pauls three addresses to the household, we learn about the obedience and submissiveness unto the Lord given to children that ultimately, brings great glory to Christ.
In this class we discus the first of Pauls three very difficult messages to the christian household in dealing with the issue that surrounds the submission of the wife to her husband, one to another, and how the revelation and answers all come when our eyes look to Christ and His Church.
In this episode we discus the subject of being imitators of Christ, how to walk in love, and how to expose the works of darkness that creeps into the body of Christ.
In this lesson we discuss how the apostle Paul reminds us of who we once were, and to put off the old man, and wear the new life we have been given in Christ whilst not forgetting where we have come from.
In this passage we discuss the specifics, and purpose of the gifts given to govern the local church as well as the beginning few verses of the next section where Paul speaks of the new life in Christ.
In this class we discuss, the various offices of those who Christ has gifted with the abilities to govern the church, as well as their specific roles. We look at what is for the entire body of Christ, what offices if any have ceased, and what offices belong to the local church.
In this lesson, we cover the outrageous grace of Christ, and how He has meaured unto every believer a gifting. We also tackle head on the controversial subject of Christ's ascension and descension, and what it means when it says, 'He led Captivity Captive.'
In this lesson we finish off looking at what it means to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with the subjects of patience, and bearing one another in love before moving into three powerful verses on oneness.
In this lesson, we discuss what it means to walk in the manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called. To walk in Humility & Gentleness.
In this lesson we conclude Paul's prayer for spiritual strength, and power, and close with a most apporpriate praise to our God, not only for this prayer but in the conclusion of this wonderful section (chapters 1-3) of biblical doctrine.
In this lesson, Paul begins to offer up a humbling heartfelt cry for the Ephesian Church, for that spiritual strenghtening, and power that comes to the believer through the work of the Holy Spirit.
In this lesson, Paul continues speaking of his empowerment to deliver the Mystery of the union between both Jew and Gentile, revealing also that this mystery was indeed hidden in God from all generations and for all generations, and that now in Gods Wisdom he uses the church to reveal it.
A continuation into the Spirits work in the life of Paul throughout his calling to bring the mystery of the Jew and Gentile to the people, revealing that they are indeed now neither Jew or Gentile but Christians.
In what will be taught over three lessons, this chapter, reveals Paul, speaking in His Apostolic office, who is making known to the Ephesians, the mystery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This work is around the revelation and power of the Spirit of God.
This Chapter concludes from verses 14-22, where we see that our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ is our Peace, He is our Reconciler, He is the One who has destroyed the wall of hostility between all parties, He fulfilled the law, and He brought together both those where near and those who were far, and made them a new creation, one body, in Christ. We are now the dwelling place of God.
The Apostle Paul, in this passage tells the Ephesians to remember that we were once gentiles, far from God, and to remember where the came from, they were alineated, they were strangers, they had no hope, and they were without God. Paul shows us through the Phrase, 'BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS,' that Christ is our turning point.
As we continue on in our journey through Chapter two of Ephesians, we begin to see how God's eternal plan unfolds in the life of the believer, now seated with Christ. The great Master designer who has created us, now calls us to continue in good works.
As we begin to explore chapter two of Ephesians, Paul reminds believers from the life they came, the eternal path of destruction they were on, then delivers the all changing words, 'But God!'
We close out chapter one of Ephesians, by discussing the purpose, content, and the evidence included in the Apostle's prayer for the Church at Ephesus. Wisdom, revelation, enlightenment, inheritance, calling, riches, power, and the rule of Christ over all things whether spiritual or physical are the subject of our lesson.
This weeks lesson looks at the closing verses to this glorious doxology of praise (10-14), for Spiritual Blessings in Christ. We discuss our inheritance sealed forever by the power of the Holy Spirit.
This class begins looking at Paul's opening Doxology, and the Spiritual blessings poured out on the believer.
The class addresses, the subject of being chosen before the foundations of the world and our adoption rights as a believer.
In this class at the One Church Academy, the lesson takes place around verses six through nine.
God is to be praised for every blessing.
Our Redemption through Christ.
The Excessiveness of God's provision.
The Mystery now revealed.
This lesson covers the role of the apostle, the characteristics of a saint, to be in Christ, the faithful and closing blessings.
This first lesson is an brief introduction to the letter of Ephesians and includes a quick overview of Paul the Apostle's Salvation Experience.