Grace Anglican Formation: Recent Episodes
Grace Anglican Church
Formation classes from Grace Anglican Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Grace Anglican is a church in the Diocese of Christ our Hope and a part of the Anglican Church in North America.
Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with an examination of divine rest. Where God rests, that is his temple...and he rests with his people on earth.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, beginning his study of the Song of Solomon. In this introductory lecture, he looks at authorship, dating, the main themes of the book, and the book's purpose and message.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on scripture, the self, and society with a look at the evolving definitions of "life," "liberty," and "the pursuit of happiness." In that context, he discusses utilitarianism and deontology.
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Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the sexual revolution of the LGBTQ+ community. He examines their tenuous partnership, and the particular problem of the T.
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Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson discusses the liquid nature of the world, the politics of recognition, imagined communities, and more.
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For the videos shown in this class, click below:
"Do Not Conform To This World" Is Now A Pro-Drag Queen Verse? - YouTube
Social Justice Warriors (SJW) monty python transgender - YouTube
Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of Ecclesiastes with a look at Solomon's advice in the face of the world's inability to satisfy: remember your creator and fear God.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a Bible study on the place of "culture" and "society" in scripture. What are those things and how are Christians called to interact with them?
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of death. What seems like--and is--the end of all our longings, desires, and dreams for this life is no reason not to celebrate this life and live like it's a gift from God.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
The Rev. Nick Lannon answers more questions at his class on the biblical worldview. This year, the questions were about whether or not sexual sin is worse than other sin, and whether or not non-moral category distinctions (such as "white" or "black" Christian) are helpful in the church.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the fifth chapter of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the influence of technological advance, the collapse of traditional authority, the loss of “sacred order,” easy contraception, and the mainstreaming of pornography.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our longing for eternity. He looks at this longing in terms of time, God, and man.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the influence of Sigmund Freud and Wilhelm Reich, who together sexualized psychology and politicized sex.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our "fear of missing out" and how the world is never enough. We can be assured, though, that God has prepared something better for us.
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Continuing his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the work and legacy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as the example of Oscar Wilde. When God is thought to be irrelevant, moral codes are deemed oppressive and a moral order becomes impossible to sustain.
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Continuing his class on the book of Ecclesiastes, Dr. Michael Nicholson begins unpacking the idea that this world is never enough. He then looks closely at chapter 1, in which Solomon describes our world as weary and worn-out.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
For the video shown in class, click below:
Tom Brady Interview: "There's gotta be more than this..." - YouTube
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, reviewing chapter two of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the ideas of Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and the Romanticists.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
For the video shown in class, click below:
The Method of DOUBT: Descartes' Discourse on Method, Part IV
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by beginning a series on Ecclesiastes. In this introductory lesson, he reviews authorship and dating, and looks at some key terms and themes from the book.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his Scripture, the Self, and Society class with a look at the first chapter of Strange New World by Carl Trueman. He discusses Trueman's major premise as well as some key terms: "the self," "expressive individualism," and "the social imaginary."
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Kicking off his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society (which will use Carl Trueman's book Strange New World as a central resource), Dr. Michael Nicholson leads a tour of the world in which we find ourselves: transgenderism, drag, pronouns, and more. Then he does a short Bible study on the meaning of "identity."
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
Dr. Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by wrapping up his series on Job. In this session, God finally answers Job, Job repents, and then is finally restored.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by looking further into the book of Job. In this session, he looks at a wisdom interlude, Job's final complaint, and the speeches of the youngster Elihu.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by delving into the main sections of the book of Job. In this session, he considers the three cycles of Job receiving counsel from his friends and then making his replies.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Job by considering the first three chapters, including God's decision to allow the Satan to oppress Job and Job's first lament.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with an introduction to the book of Job. He discusses the historicity of the book and the man Job, and then looks at the main characters and the outline.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson wraps up his study of Proverbs with a discussion of wealth and poverty. He examines how wisdom and foolishness relate to money.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with a look at Proverbs' advice about words and speech. He discusses the power of words and then lays out the difference between wise and foolish speech.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a topical study in the book of Proverbs: wisdom in relationships. He investigates the biblical plan for relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors, and even people and their government.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Proverbs with a comparison between the wise man and the fool. He discusses the fear of God, the personal character of each, and closes with a look at the "wife of noble character" in Proverbs 31.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a close look at Proverbs 5-9. He addresses the wisdom of sexual fidelity, whether or not Lady Wisdom is a type of Christ, and more.
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Continuing his class on the wisdom literature, Dr. Michael Nicholson digs into the first four chapters of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the major themes, the outline, and the first several exhortations from the father to his son.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the wisdom literature with an overview of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the themes and theology as well as the form and function of the book.
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Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) with an introduction to the genre. He reviews their purpose and meaning, worldview, facets and forms, and shares a brief synopsis of each wisdom book.
For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.
In his final class on the Pastoral Epistles, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final charge to Timothy regarding faithful ministry, and reflects on the Apostle as an example of remaining faithful until the end of our earthly lives.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
In his penultimate class, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final encouragements to Timothy, noting the final authority which Holy Scripture has in anchoring the fidelity of the church in proclamation and ministry.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an in-depth look at what Scripture means when it refers to "the last days," and how Christ's victory over Satan, sin, and death comforts and assures us in times of suffering and affliction.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles, identifying three metaphors for, and three marks of, faithful ministry from 2 Timothy, chapter 2.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an introduction to 2 Timothy. St. Paul encourages Timothy to pursue fidelity amid suffering, even as the Apostle himself writes from a Roman jail awaiting his own martyrdom.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Anne Kennedy wraps up the 2021 Fall Retreat with a look at the difference between self-care and the care offered us in Christ Jesus. True rest comes only from resting in him.
Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat by turning to the Gospel: it is precisely in our failures that God meets us.
Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how even complete success by the world's standards ("under the sun") cannot bring the satisfaction we desperately seek. This talk is a careful look at Ecclesiastes 2.
Anne Kennedy kicks off the 2021 Fall Retreat with a talk about success, failure, and how we misunderstand the two, diving deep into the story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16.
Bryan Lilly continues his study of the Pastoral Epistles with a concluding session on 1 Timothy and Titus, looking at the various ways that St. Paul encourages Timothy and Titus in their ministries and how we can draw encouragement from the same.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at St. Paul's teaching regarding the Christian's fidelity to God in light of worldly authority.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a look at what Scripture and Paul teaches us about relationships within the family of God from 1 Timothy 5.1–2 and Titus 2.1–8.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by teaching on the offices of Bishop, Presbyter, and Deacon from 1 Timothy 3.1-13. He considers the qualifications, functions, and responsibilities for each office, contrasting God's design for Church leadership with the false teachers.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Refuge International team, led by Executive Director Matt Reynolds, visits Grace Anglican to make a presentation about their many volunteer opportunities.
Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a special look at Titus 3:5. He considers the phrase "washing of regeneration" as it is used in our liturgy for Holy Baptism and the Thirty-Nine Articles, comparing our theology of baptism to both Roman Catholicism and non-sacramental traditions.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by looking at what 1 Timothy and Titus teaches us about the gospel. He looks at the gospel as God's redemptive plan revealed in Jesus Christ, the relationship between God's saving grace and good works, and introduces the theme of the Church as the family of God.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly continues his class on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at the false teachers' doctrine and its fruit. Their contentiousness infected the church, bringing about division and disunity. That same contentiousness is found in each of us, innate, feeding on our unbelief, insecurity, and anger, looking for opportunities to reactivate. Finally, he explored at St. Paul’s testimony which shows us that the gospel is good medicine for all—the false teacher and the Christian alike.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
Bryan Lilly begins his class on the Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus). In this first class, he introduces the letters, their original recipients, and the major themes.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.
The Rev. Nick Lannon answers some questions to conclude his class on the biblical worldview: what about intersex? "Side B" Christians? Ancestral sins? These and more questions are addressed in this final session.
Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of justice. In order to work for and to achieve justice, we must be faithful to how it is defined in God's word.
Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of sex and sexuality, our bodies as a good gift from God, and the created design in which they are intended to be used.
Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.
The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of identity. The world wants you to define yourself in a host of different ways, but the Bible only offers us two identities: either dead in trespasses and sins or newly alive in Christ.
Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.
In his final class on the intersections between art and the Gospel, Jacob Davis looks at the Christian creation of art, with a special focus on CS Lewis. He also reviews the three transcendentals: that art be good, true, and beautiful.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a look at art in the post-Christian world. Included are surrealism, pop art, kitsch, and the notorious Andres Serrano.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a discussion of story and stage. This class incudes looks at Shakespeare, Milton, Dante, the genres of the Bible (including horror!), and even Mark Twain and Jack London.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections of art and the Gospel with a look at the baroque, realist, impressionist, and post-impressionist periods. In addition, he does a deep dive on the life, work, and faith of Vincent van Gogh.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a look at the Renaissance and the Reformation.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a close look at St. Francis of Assisi and his surprising impact on the world of Christian art.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a trip to England and Ireland to look at illuminated manuscripts and Gothic architecture.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersection between art and the Gospel with a look at icons and other art of early Eastern Christianity.
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Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a look at the art of the early church.
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Bryan Lilly guest-teaches Jacob Davis' class on Art and the Gospel, sharing his thoughts on a theology of beauty. The display of God's beauty through creation, he says, is an intentional act of self-revelation. In addition, God's beauty is a necessary element of our human flourishing.
For Bryan's slides, click HERE.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the connections between art and the Gospel with a look at the New Testament and the theme of creators imitating their creator. Artists, he says, create out of chaos, mend the broken, employ and point to beauty, and fight the darkness.
For Jacob's slides, click HERE.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a close look at Exodus 31. From that passage, he shares four truths about God and art: the artist's call is a gift from God; God loves all kinds of art; God maintains high standards for goodness, truth, and beauty; and art is for the glory of God.
For Jacob's slides, click HERE.
Jacob Davis kicks off his class about art and the Gospel. In these weeks, he will explore how Scripture presents art, beauty, and imagination, how the arts have shaped church history, how the church has shaped art history, and how Christians can engage the world through the arts today. Jacob will introduce us to Christian thinkers and artists across the centuries, dive into their stories, experience their creativity, and let them inspire us and point us to the beauty of the gospel.
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George Paz wraps up his class on introductory evangelism with a discussion of two popular "Christian" cults, the Mormon (LDS) Church, and Jehovah's Witnesses.
George Paz continues his class on introductory evangelism with a second session on Islam. In this lecture, he discusses Islamic ideology, the Five Pillars of Islam, and some tips for sharing your faith with a Muslim.
George Paz continues his class on introductory evangelism with a discussion of the history of Islam and the origins of Mohammed.
In the final video in his teaching series on the Gospel and personal stewardship, the Rev. Nick Lannon discusses Jesus' parables of a treasure in a field and a pearl of great value. Generosity comes from recognizing Jesus' surpassing worth.
George Paz continues his introductory evangelism class with a discussion of the presentation of the Gospel might be adaptable to various worldviews, some "bridges" to the Gospel, and finally several practical tips to assist in evangelism.
In this third video in his 2020 teaching series on the Gospel and personal stewardship, the Rev. Nick Lannon discusses God's promise to take care of his beloved children.
The Rev. Nick Lannon shares another teaching video about personal stewardship with a discussion about Jesus' contention that where your money is, there your heart will be also.
Chad Bird closes the 2020 Fall Retreat with a proclamation of the Good News of God in Christ from Genesis to Revelation...literally. In Jesus, God comes to be with his people.
In his third session of the 2020 Fall Retreat, Chad Bird discusses an "Old Testament accented" way of preaching the Gospel: the people of God exiled and welcomed home.
In this second session of the 2020 Fall Retreat, Chad Bird discusses something rarely acknowledged: actual, physical appearances of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament.
Chad Bird begins the 2020 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how the Old Testament builds upon itself, image upon image and story upon story, to point to Jesus.
The Rev. Nick Lannon kicks off a short teaching series on what the Bible says about stewardship in this video about what Jesus says to a rich young man about his money.
George Paz continues his introductory Evangelism class (Good News is for Sharing) with a discussion of how a high view of God's sovereignty in salvation actually fuels evangelism, rather than hinders it.
George Paz continues his Formation class on Evangelism (Good News is for Sharing) with a discussion of the most common obstacle to sharing our faith: the fear of man. By the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we can overcome even this obstacle and tell others about Jesus' finished work for them.
George Paz continues his class, Good News is for Sharing, with a discussion of several common barriers to sharing one's faith, and shows that the path to overcoming each barrier is actually a deeper dive into the Gospel.
George Paz begins his Adult Formation class, Good News is for Sharing: An Introduction to Evangelism, with two simple questions on which everything else will be based. First, what is evangelism? Second, what is the Gospel? As we seek to save the lost, these questions will help us approach the task in faith and with confidence.
Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, begins his Evangelism Workshop with sessions on preparing our hearts for evangelism and lifting up our eyes to see the lost around us.
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Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, concludes his Evangelism Workshop with a session on his "three circles" method to sharing the Good News.
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Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, continues his Evangelism Workshop with a session on sharing the Good News and bridges to the Gospel.
Click HERE for part 1, and HERE for part 3.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones' THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Pastor Nick and Patrick share a devotion about God's two attributes: his holiness and goodness, but also his grace and mercy. Because of our sin, God's holiness is actually bad news for us. Thankfully, his mercy has provided a rescuer, Jesus Christ.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones' THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Pastor Nick and Hazel share a devotion about the human urge to make something of ourselves and how God stops us in our tracks. But finally, they remind us that God redeems us, and helps us to praise his name.
The Rector and vestry of Grace Anglican Church come together to read the story of Jesus' passion and death.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones' THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Charlie and Pastor Nick share a devotion about Jesus' last meal with his friends. He gives us a new commandment to love, but then makes sure we know that HE is the one who will make us clean.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones' THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Nick and Hazel Lannon share a devotion about how it can be hard for us, who like to earn what we get, to accept God's free gift. It is Good News, though: God's gift to us in Jesus Christ is totally free!
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones's THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Pastor Nick and Patrick share a devotion on Jesus' most important work: his work to rescue us.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones' THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Pastor Nick and Charlie share a devotion about how Jesus doesn't just help us face the struggles in our lives, he actually fights (and wins) in our place.
Using Sally Lloyd-Jones's THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE, Nick and Hazel Lannon share a devotion about God's ability, in Christ, to overcome the storms of our lives.
Michael Neal continues our Formation class on Genesis 1-11 with a close look at the disturbing story in Genesis 9 about Ham "seeing" Noah's nakedness. What on earth is going on here? And is there possibly any Good News to be had in it?
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Micah Childs continues our Formation study of Genesis 1-11 with a look at what God has to say about men, women, and the relationship between them, especially marriage. What does God's word say about us? About him? And where is the Good News in all of it?
Michael Neal continues our Formation class studying Genesis 1-11 with a look at what the image of God means. We know that humans were created in this image, but that raises all sorts of other questions: is the image spiritual or physical? Who and what qualifies? And when God says "our" image, to whom is he referring? Michael addresses these questions and more in this fascinating discussion.
Michael Neal continues this Spring's study of Genesis 1-11 with a look at chapters 3 and 4, the temptation, the serpent, and the entry of sin into the world. And yet, even in the midst of this darkest of episodes, we see foreshadowing of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Michael Neal continues our study of Genesis 1-11 with a close look at the creation narratives. How is God working? What kind of world is he creating and with what is he filling it? And how does it all point to Jesus?
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Micah Childs begins our study of Genesis 1-11 with an overview of the book, a discussion of authorship, and a conversation about two foundational themes: God and his creation are separate and distinct, and that human beings are the pinnacle of that creation.
Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a summary discussion of the general reasonableness of the Christian faith. In the end, he concludes that, yes, the Christian faith makes sense.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of one of the two central mysteries of the Christian faith: Jesus' incarnation. Does it make sense that Jesus is the son of God? Yes, and it makes everything else make sense, too.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion about whether or not it is reasonable to believe that Jesus actually rose from the dead.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his teaching on stewardship with a look at Acts 2:42-47, which describes the communal life of the first group of believers. God is not so much asking us to make an Acts 2 church as he is dispatching the Holy Spirit to make an Acts 2 church of us.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the source of the Bible. Is there evidence to support the claim that it is the Word of God? Yes, he argues, it is reasonable to argue that it is just that: the authoritative way that God speaks to us.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his teaching series on stewardship. In this video, he teaches on Luke 21:1-4, in which a widow gives God "all she has to live on." We are called to give until it hurts, and so our prayer is that God will enable us to rely on him.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the reliability of the New Testament. How sure can we be that the stories we have about Jesus are the ones that were originally written down? Or that they're actually true?
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his teaching on stewardship with a look at 1 John 4:19. God's example of stewardship is to give overwhelmingly generously. Therefore, your money--which, like everything else you have, is his--is in its most natural state when it's being given away.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the reliability of the Old Testament. Looking at textual criticism, archaeology, and a number of other sources, Nicholson argues that, yes, the OT documents are trustworthy and can bear the weight of faith.
The Rev. Nick Lannon shares his first teaching on stewardship of the 2019 Stewardship Campaign. This teaching is on 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, in which Paul talks to that church about their money, using seed as an illustration. The best thing to do with our money, says Paul, is to sow it in faith, in service of the proclamation of the Gospel.
The 2019 Annual Meeting, which included the Rev. Nick Lannon's Rector's Report, a report from Senior Warden Micah Childs, and a presentation on the vision of Grace Church, membership at Grace, and stewardship of God's gifts.
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the fourth and final talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the third talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the second talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the first talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion "the moral argument" for the existence of God. Do people across time and space accept certain moral absolutes? What can this tell us about God?
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the "argument from design." Does the complexity of our natural world argue for a creator? An intelligent designer? Can it have arisen by chance? What is Christianity's claim, and does it make sense?
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of what's known as "the cosmological argument." In other words, how does the universe itself show us that there is a God? And what can it tell us about him?
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his basic apologetics class "Reasonable Faith" with a continued discussion of the interaction of reason and faith. They are not adversaries, they are friends.
Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the interaction between faith and reason. Reason and faith, he argues, are not opposed, as some (like Richard Dawkins) claim. In fact, faith can be quite reasonable.
Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the secularity of our current age. Why is it important to know what you believe and why you believe it? Why do we need to be prepared to have an explanation for the faith that is within us? Is our faith reasonable after all? Answers to these questions are demanded of us by the secular world in which we live.
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