Pastor Tim Travis teaches from Daniel 3 as he passionately argues that Christians must live lives “in the world but not of the world.” Pastor draws upon the biblical stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego defying Nebuchadnezzar’s command to worship a golden statue and Esther bravely confronting the king to save her people from genocide.…
Adam Umpleby teaches from Psalm 107 where he emphasizes the unchanging and relentless love of God for humanity. Umpleby uses the Psalm’s narratives of God’s deliverance and provision for His people as examples to illustrate how God consistently reaches out to individuals who are lost, in need, or have strayed from Him. He highlights the…
Pastor Travis presents a defense of the existence of God, referred to as the cosmological argument. It posits that the universe, with its intricate design and natural laws, could not have come into existence by itself and must have a First Cause, an uncaused cause. This First Cause, possessing characteristics like omnipotence and intelligence, aligns with the Biblical…
As Pastor Tim introduces our study of dispensations, we look at an overview. Dispensational theology divides God’s dealings with mankind into distinct time periods called dispensations. These dispensations, which are primarily found in the Bible, each have specific characteristics, responsibilities, and purposes. Seven primary dispensations are identified in Scripture: 1) Innocence: Adam and Eve in…
The author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit, and we must allow the Holy Spirit to interpret it for us. We must get acquainted with the author by reading the Bible regularly and understanding its context. We should also concentrate on the meaning of individual words and allow the words to mean what they…
The resurrection of Jesus is a key event in Christianity as it validates everything Jesus said and preached. Jesus’ resurrection is a reminder that we should prepare for the inevitable, such as death and taxes. We should also prioritize our walk with the Lord and ensure that we are prepared for the final judgment. By…
The Bible is proven to be verbally inspired by God through the fulfillment of numerous prophecies throughout history. This includes Cyrus the Great becoming ruler of nations and freeing the captive people of God (Isaiah 44, 45); the rebuilding of Jerusalem and its temple (Isaiah 45); the destruction of Tyre and its transformation into a…
The King James Version (KJV) is used by many for several reasons related to the preservation and accuracy of God’s word. First, the Old Testament was preserved through priests and scribes, while the New Testament was preserved through believers in the churches. Second, the KJV is based on the traditional text of the New Testament,…
The Bible is the inspired word of God, verbally inspired down to every word and accurate in its entirety. God’s Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible to record His exact words, preserving them for all generations. This divine preservation ensures that we have God’s inerrant and infallible word today. Despite the absence of…
The Bible is of paramount importance in our lives. It provides us with spiritual nourishment, guidance, salvation, and comfort. The Bible is our only source of knowledge about God, the future, faith, and salvation. It gives us peace and discernment, helping us avoid sin and false teachings. Studying and memorizing scripture helps us grow and…