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Delight, Discipline, and Destiny: A Meditation on the First Psalm | Psalm 1; Exodus 20:1-21
Lifted Up for All to See | Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21; Mark 15:22-39
Just as the accursed serpent in the wilderness was lifted up by Moses so that anyone who looked at it would live, so Jesus became sin and was cursed for us so that we might be saved from the bite of sin and might become the righteousness of God.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 16, Lord's Day 16) | Romans 6:1-11
Today we examine Christ death and our own, as well as Christ's descent into Hell.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 15, Lord's Day 15) | Isaiah 53:1-6
We take a look at questions 37, 38, and 39 of the Heidelberg Catechism.
Ecclesiastical Commitment - God's Grace in Community | Romans 12:4-5
The closer look at how God's grace is attained through the church.
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness | 1 Corinthians 3:21 - 4:7
As we submit to the biblical command to not be "puffed up," we must not allow ourselves to think to humility is some type of self-hatred. Biblical humility will protect us from both self-love and self-hatred. Biblical humility is to be self-forgetful.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 14, Lord's Day 14) | 07-01-2018
We take a look at questions 35 and 36 of the Heidelberg Catechism.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 13, Lord's Day 13B) | Psalm 110:1-7
We take a look at question 35 of the Heidelberg Catechism.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 12, Lord's Day 13) | 1 John 2:28 - 3:4
We take a look at questions 33 and 34 of the Heidelberg Catechism.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 11, Lord's Day 12) | 06-10-18
We take a look at questions 31 and 32 of the Heidelburg Catechism.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 10, Lord's Day 11) | 1 Timothy 1:12-17
We examine questions 29 and 30 of the Heidelburg Catechism.
The Prodigal Father | Luke 15:11-32; Hebrews 12:15-17
As we examine Luke 15:11-32 we see the prodigious love that the Father has for all His children. This passage tells us how we must respond to that love and grace, and also gives us an example of how not to respond to His love and grace.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 9, Lord's Day 10) | Proverbs 16:1, 4, 7, 9, 33
Providence is God's preservation in creation continuing through concurrence with His creation toward the government of all His creation to His appointed end. Therefore we can be patient and thankful while trusting and resting in His goodness.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 8, Lord's Day 9) | 05-13-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Ten
Heildelberg Catechism (Part 7, Lord's Day 8) | 05-06-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Nine
What the Father is Like | Matthew 3:16-17
We come to know the Father through seeing Christ, who is the perfect representation of His nature, and by watching the Father interact with the Son.
Heildelberg Catechism (Part 6, Lord's Day 7) | Psalm 119:169-171
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Eight
An Examination of Islamic Beliefs in Contrast to Christianity | 04-15-18
Guest speaker Tom Kelby gives an explanation of the Islamic faith and worldview in comparison to the Christian faith and worldview.
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 4) | Matthew 18:21-17
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Seven
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 3) | 04-01-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Six
Heidelberg Catechism (Part 2) | 03-25-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Five
Heidelberg Catechism | 03-18-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Four
Meditating on the Word, Finding Christ | Joshua 1:1-9; 5:13-15
We take a look at what it means to meditate on Scripture day and night, and at the great importance of doing so. God wants us to come back to His Word again and again so that we can digest the rich nutrition and nourishment it provides.
Intro to Confessions (Part 3) | 03-04-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Three
Intro to Confessions (Part 2) | 02-25-18
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part Two
Intro to Confessions | Psalm 119
The Creeds of the Church Series, Part One
It's Better to Sit at His Feet and Listen | Luke 10:38-42
In the midst of our busyness serving God, we need to remember that He wants us to spend time in His presence and at His feet.
Further Consideration on Headship and Gender Roles | Ephesians 5:22-33
We consider some of the practical outworkings of headship in marriage.
Christ, the Husband of His Bride | Ephesians 5:22-33
We examine the Biblical meaning of the husband's headship, as a reflection of Christ's headship over the church. Husbands are called to the same manner of servant leadership and sacrificial love that Christ has shown to us.
Christ, who Clothes Us in His Holiness | Zechariah 3:1-5
Zechariah's vision of the high priest Joshua exemplifies how Christ, who is our advocate before God, removes our filthy garments and clothes us in His righteousness.
The Necessity and Value of Speaking in Tongues | Element 7R
The Necessity and Value of Speaking in Tongues (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series Element 7R)
Practical Guidelines for Holy Spirit Baptism (Continued) | Element 7, Part Qc
Practical Guidelines for Those Who Are Praying for Holy Spirit Baptism (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Qc)
Setting Annual Goals | Biblical Goal Setting
A Biblical introduction to goal setting with suggested areas of life for goal setting and practical guidelines for achieving those goals.
Fifth Common Hindrance | Element 7, Part Pj
An examination of the fifth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - spirit of unbelief & natural mindedness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pj)
Fourth Common Hindrance | Element 7, Part Pi
An examination of the fourth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - unforgiveness and bitterness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pi)
Fourth Common Hindrance | Element 7, Part Ph
An examination of the fourth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - unforgiveness and bitterness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Ph)
How Bitterness Destroys Your Life | Matthew 6:14-15
Experiencing freedom from bitterness and extending forgiveness in Christ
Third Common Hindrance | Element 7, Part Pg
An examination of the third of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - involvement in the occult (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pg)
Second Common Hindrance (Continued) | Element 7, Part Pf
An examination of the second of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - the Charlie Brown Syndrome (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pf)
Second Common Hindrance | Element 7, Part Pe
An examination of the second of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - the Charlie Brown Syndrome (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pe)
Complete Biblical Conversions (Continued) | Element 7, Part Pd
A continued examination of the first of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - the missing fruits of incomplete conversions (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pd)
Complete Biblical Conversions | Element 7, Part Pc
An examination of the first of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - the missing fruits of incomplete conversions (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pc)
Common Hindrances to Holy Spirit Baptism (Continued) | Element 7, Part Pb
Common Hindrances to Being Baptized in the Holy Spirit (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pb)
God's Word on the Word of His Grace | Element 8, Part C
First of Three Delivery Systems of Grace - the Word of His Grace, Biblical Perspective (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 8, Part C2)
Introduction to the Word of His Grace | Element 8, Part C1
First of Three Delivery Systems of Grace - the Word of His Grace, Introduction (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 8, Part C1)
Attitudes & Actions for Appropriating Greater Grace | Element 8, Part B
Attitudes & Actions for Appropriating Greater Grace - Humility, Honesty, Hunger, Holistic (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 8, Part B)
More on Grace in Perspective | Element 8, Part A2
Grace - Relational and Dynamic (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 8, Part A2)
Water Baptism and Biblical Covenants | Element 7, Part B
Water Baptism and the Eight Ingredients of all Biblical Covenants (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part B)
Grace in Perspective | Element 8, Part A1
Grace in Perspective - Defined and Reevaluated (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 8, Part A1)
Audacious Grace | Introduction & Overview
The Primary, Foundational & Central Importance of Grace in the Entire Scripture (Grace Upon Grace Series Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview: Grace in Perspective)
Common Hindrances to Holy Spirit Baptism | Element 7, Part Pa
An Introduction to Common Hindrances to Being Baptized in the Holy Spirit (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pa
Pentecost (Part 4) | Element 7, Part Oe
Pentecost: Pinnacle, Plenitude, and Pledge of All God's Purpose and Promises (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Oe)
Pentecost (Part 3) | Element 7, Part Od
Pentecost: Pinnacle, Plenitude, and Pledge of All God's Purpose and Promises (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Od)
Pentecost (Continued) | Element 7, Part Oc
Pentecost: Pinnacle, Plenitude, and Pledge of All God's Purpose and Promises (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Oc)
Pentecost | Element 7, Part Ob
Pentecost: Pinnacle, Plenitude, and Pledge of All God's Purpose and Promises (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Ob)
Testimonies on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit | Stories from Three GCF Members
Testimonies from three members of GCF on their experiences with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
God’s “Promise” for All Believers | Element 7, Part O
Imparting or Receiving Holy Spirit Baptism - God’s “Promise” for All Followers / Believers (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part O)
Paul Brings "The Promise" to Ephesus | Element 7, Part N
Example 5 of “The Promise” Fulfilled: 5 Biblical Patterns from 5 Biblical Examples (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part N)
“The Promise” Comes to Cornelius & the Gentiles | Element 7, Part N
Example 4 of “The Promise” Fulfilled: 5 Biblical Patterns from 5 Biblical Examples (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part N)
“The Promise” Comes to Saul On the Road to Damascus | Element 7, Part N
Example 3 of “The Promise” Fulfilled: 5 Biblical Patterns from 5 Biblical Examples (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part N)
Pentecost | Element 7, Part N
Pentecost: "The Promise" Arrives in Power (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part N)
The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus | Element 7, Part M (Continued)
The pattern and progression of the Holy Spirit's role in the life and ministry of Jesus (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part M continued)
The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus | Element 7, Part M (Continued)
The pattern and progression of the Holy Spirit's role in the life and ministry of Jesus (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part M continued)
The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus | Element 7, Part M
The pattern and progression of the Holy Spirit's role in the life and ministry of Jesus (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part M)
More on Rediscovering & Restoring Biblical Patterns | Element 7, Part L
The necessity of rediscovering and restoring Biblical patterns (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part L)
Rediscovering & Restoring Biblical Patterns | Element 7, Part K
The necessity of rediscovering and restoring Biblical patterns (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part K)
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament | Element 7, Part G
The Activities of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part G)
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament | Element 7, Part F
The Activities of the Holy Spirit in the Hebrew Scriptures (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part F)
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (Continued) | Element 7, Part E
Ten ministries of the Holy Spirit (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part E continued)
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit | Element 7, Part E
The function and ministry of the Holy Spirit. (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part E)
The Person of the Holy Spirit | Element 7, Part D
The Holy Spirit and His attributes as a member of the Trinity. (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part D)
Embracing a Generous Lifestyle | Lent & Almsgiving
An introduction to the place of charity and generosity in Lent and the Christian life
A Primer on Lent | Romans 5:12-21
The value of using the historical Church calendar and two specific emphases for the season of Lent.
Who is the Holy Spirit? | Element 7, Part C
More on the Pattern of 5 First Steps into the Kingdom of Christ - Eight Biblical Word Pictures of the Holy Spirit.
Conditions and Rewards of Fasting | Matthew 6:16-18
Jesus' teaching on fasting in the Sermon on the Mount
Element 8 Previewed (Part C) | Maturing in Christ
A preview of the eighth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - Maturing in Jesus Christ, Growing Progressively into Grace Upon Grace
Element 8 Previewed (Part B) | Maturing in Christ
A preview of the eighth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - Maturing in Jesus Christ, Growing Progressively into Grace Upon Grace
Element 8 Previewed | Maturing in Christ
A preview of the eighth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - Maturing in Jesus Christ, Growing Progressively into Grace Upon Grace
Element 7 Preview (Continued) | Five First Steps
A preview of the seventh element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - the pattern of the first five steps into the Kingdom of Christ
Element 7 Previewed | Five First Steps
A preview of the seventh element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - the pattern of the first five steps into the Kingdom of Christ
Element 6 Reviewed | Receiving Jesus Christ
A review of the sixth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - receiving or responding to Jesus Christ, the key components of soteriology
Element 5 Reviewed | Jesus Christ, the Only Mediator
A review of the fifth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - an Intro to Christology, Jesus Christ as the Only Mediator, Bridge, or Solution
Element 4 Reviewed | Historical Narrative of Israel
A review of the fourth element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - the Historical Narrative of Israel and Warnings of Judgement
Element 3 Reviewed | The Ten Commandments
A review of the third element of the eight essential elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - the Ten Commandments.
Element 2 Reviewed | The Attributes of Man
The attributes of man expressed in terms of key questions answered by world views.
Element 1 Reviewed | The Attributes of God
An introduction to World Views and a review of Element 1 of the 8 Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel - the Attributes of God
Elements 0 and 1 Reviewed | Intro & The Beginning of the Bad News
A review of the introduction and first element in the Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series: Evangelism & Discipleship, Gospel Essential Attributes of God
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part W | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Elected, Chosen, Foreknown and Predestined
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part V | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Toward a Biblical Understanding of Sin - Total Depravity and Sin Nature.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part U | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Original sin, total depravity, and our sin nature.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part T | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Adoption Into God's Family: Succession, Inheritance, Dominion, and Blessing
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part S | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Entering into eight exchanges in Christ.
Love God with All Your Work | Colossians 3:23-24
Stewardship and responsibility in the Kingdom of God
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part R | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Justification by Grace through Faith.
Cultivating a Kingdom Culture of Continual Catechism | Catechism Mini-Series Chapter 3
GCF Foundational & Equipping Biblical Studies & Theology Classes - "Cultivating as a Community a Kingdom Culture of Continual Catechism"
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part Q | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. Antidotes to Performance-Based Mindsets aka Keys to Grace Based Living.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part P | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. Grace-Based Vs. Performance-Based (Our Life Journey).
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part O | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Detecting Performance-Based Approaches to the Gospel.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part N | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. More Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation: Grace Upon Grace Reviewed.
Rediscovering & Restoring His Pattern | Introduction
An introduction to restoring a Biblical perspective.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part M | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Biblical vocabulary of salvation - belief, believe, and faith.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part L | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation - Reconcile (Reconciliation) & Redefined Relationships.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part K | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. More Biblical vocabulary of salvation - renunciation and restitution.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part J | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Biblical vocabulary of salvation continued - repentance versus remorse.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part I | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. More Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation - a survey of repentance in the New Testament.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part H | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation - Repentance Reprioritized.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part G | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. More Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation - Repentance Defined, Prioritized, and Introduced.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part F | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. More introduction to the Biblical vocabulary of salvation - contrite and contrition.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part E | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. More introduction to the Biblical vocabulary of salvation - confession and contrition.
The Prayer Life of Jesus | Mark 6:7-56
Christ's teaching and practice of prayer and practical steps for us to cultivate a lifestyle of prayer.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part C | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Further introduction to the Biblical vocabulary of salvation.
Diagnosing and Overcoming Hindrances to Being Baptized in The Holy Spirit | Holy Spirit Mini-Series, Part 1
Diagnosing, testing and overcoming hindrances to being baptized in the Holy Spirit, including five common hindrances to being baptized in the Holy Spirit.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part B | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. A continued introduction to the Biblical vocabulary of salvation.
Receiving Jesus Christ - Part A | Element 6 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Introduction to Biblical Vocabulary of Salvation.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Zd | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Judgment in God's creative covenantal processes.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Zc | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. The promise of Christ's Second Coming (Advent).
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Zb | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus Christ's present reign.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Z | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Present Reign of Christ and the Purpose(s) of Pentecost.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Y | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The ministry of Jesus and the promise(s) of Pentecost.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part X | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The historical importance of the Ascension.
Live the Shoot Out Lifestyle | One of the Most Important of All True Life Lessons
Avoiding the "shoot out" process of talking issues through and being quick to forgive will stunt spiritual growth.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part W | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Resurrection - the lynchpin of our lives.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part V | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The necessity and beauty of the atonement.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part U | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. The Atonement in Practical Perspective - Eight Exchanges Procured by Christ.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part S | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Parables of Prophetic Prosecution in YHWH's Covenant Lawsuit.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part R | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Introduction to "Prophetic Prosecutor of YHWH's Covenant Lawsuit."
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part Q | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. Basic Christology continued: types of Christ found throughout the Old Testament.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part P | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus' fulfillment of prophecies and types throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part O | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Ministry of Jesus: Continuation to Completion of the Conquest - Building the Kingdom City.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part N | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Ministry of Jesus: Continuation to Completion of the Conquest By the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part M | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. An introduction to cessationism vs. New Testament apostolic continuationism.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part L | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus Christ's ministry of salvation included more than the forgiveness of sins and salvation from eternal punishment.
Rediscovery & Restoration of Biblical Christianity | Overview and Q&A
An introduction to the rediscovery and restoration of Biblical Christianity. Answer to a question on confession of sins in worship.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part K | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. Christ and the disciples' trip to Caesarea Philippi and its importance in Christ's plans for building His church.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part J | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Continued focus on Jesus' disciple-making model.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part I | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus' declarations at the beginning of His ministry and His pattern of discipleship.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part H | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel. Christology and Jesus' temptations in the wilderness.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part G | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus' life pattern, growth in grace and baptisms.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part F | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The importance of the doctrines of the virgin birth and Jesus' sinless nature and life.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part E | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. New Testament teachings on the Deity of Christ - Christ as the Tabernacle, Christ versus Anti-Christ, and Christ a Very-Present Help.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part D | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Didactic (straight-forward teaching) perspective on the Deity of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part C | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. An overview of eight critical characteristics of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part B | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Further study of some of Jesus' "I am" statements in the Gospels.
Jesus Christ the Solution - Part A | Element 5 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Introductory Christology and Jesus' "I am" statements.
Using Elements 1 to 4 | Opening Blind Eyes to the Gap
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. A recap of the good and bad news found in the first four elements of the Gospel.
Historical Narrative of Israel - Part E | Element 4 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Types and images of Christ in the historical narrative of Israel.
Historical Narrative of Israel - Part D | Element 4 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Why recounting the history of Israel in presenting the Gospel is important.
Historical Narrative of Israel - Part C | Element 4 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Apostles' use of the historical narrative of Israel in presenting the Gospel in Acts.
Historical Narrative of Israel - Part B | Element 4 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Apostles use the Hebrew Scriptures to preach the Gospel and begin forming the Christian Scriptures.
Historical Narrative of Israel - Part A | Element 4 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Gospel has bad news and good news - there is judgement, but mercy triumphs over judgment.
The Ten Commandments - Part F | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The implications of antinomianism, including lawless, relativistic society.
The Ten Commandments - Part E | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The implications of antinomianism and the difference between externalism and true regeneration.
The Ten Commandments - Part D | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Ten Commandments and their case laws in the New Testament.
The Ten Commandments - Part C | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The three ongoing purposes of God's law.
The Ten Commandments - Part B | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Jesus came not to abolish God's law, but to fulfill it. Paul teaches that faith does not nullify, but upholds the law.
The Ten Commandments - Part A | Element 3 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. The Ten Commandments and case laws in the Old and New Testaments.
The Attributes of Mankind - Part D | Element 2 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Seven characteristics of mankind's fallen nature.
The Attributes of Mankind - Part C | Element 2 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Mankind is created in God's image and created for eternal purpose.
The Attributes of Mankind - Part B | Element 2 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. Worldviews answer three questions about the intrinsic nature of human beings: Does mankind have a moral predisposition? Do humans have innate value? Is character and behavior formed primarily by nature or environment?
The Attributes of Mankind - Part A | Element 2 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. An introduction to a Biblical anatomy of psychology. Are man's body, soul and spirit inseparable or distinct?
The Attributes of God | Element 1 of the Biblical Christian Gospel
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series. What is God like? What is His nature? Which attributes are unique to Him and which do we share to some extent?
Introduction to Proclaiming the Gospel | Eight Essential Elements Part B
An overview of elements of Biblical Christianity and the motivation for proclaiming the Biblical Gospel to the lost.
Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel | Introduction
An overview of evangelism, touching on lifestyle evangelism vs. proclamation evangelism, pre-evangelism and eight essential elements of the Biblical Gospel.
More Mountains in Matthew | More Repeating Word Pictures from Genesis 1-3
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 4E. The use of the Biblical word picture of mountains in Matthew's Gospel.
Mountains in Matthew | More Repeating Word Pictures from Genesis 1-3
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 4D. The word picture theme of mountains that begins in Genesis continues throughout the book of Matthew.
Old Testament Mountains | More Repeating Word Pictures in Genesis 1-3
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 4C. In Scripture, mountains are where the heavenly sanctuary and earth meet, a place where God makes covenant with His people.
Grace Upon Grace | A Review
A review of Chapters 1 & 2 in the Grace Upon Grace series. A full definition of grace and four incorrect approaches to grace.
Repeating Word Picture Themes in Genesis 1-3 | How To Read the Bible for All It's Worth, Part B
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 4B. Major word picture themes that are introduced in Genesis 1-3 and repeated throughout Scripture.
Eight Exchanges Made at Easter | Restoration Through the Cross
An overview of eight things that are exchanged through Christ's death and resurrection, including sin, alienation and death.
Introduction to Repeating Word Picture Themes | How To Read the Bible for All It's Worth, Part A
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 4A. An introduction to some foundational hermeneutical principles and the difference between reading the Bible literally and literarily, especially in regards to Biblical word pictures.
Beyond Redemption to Restoration | Major Biblical Themes Part L
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3L. The Biblical theme of Redemption is only part of the greater, central theme of Restoration.
Plumbing the Depths of Man's Fall | Major Biblical Themes Part K
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3K. An introduction to Biblical Psychology. Man is a tri-partite being and all three parts have been corrupted by the fall.
World Views | Major Biblical Themes Part J
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3J. An introduction to world views, paradigms and presuppositional apologetics.
Introduction to Creationism vs. Scientism | Major Biblical Themes Part I
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3I. An introduction to some of the Scriptures foundational to an understanding of creationism vs. scientism.
Creation's Foundational Significance | Major Biblical Themes Part H
God is both the source of nature and existence, as well as its telos (end, goal, purpose). God's creation of the universe is foundational for all other Biblical themes
Creation Scriptures Survey | Major Biblical Themes Part G
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3G. An introduction to the topic of creation and its relation to covenant and eternal decree.
The Boomerang Effect | 1 Corinthians 15:46
The "boomerang effect," that is, that our actions bear fruit according to its kind, is a Kingdom principle. This principle encourages us to work on our own spiritual growth rather than condemning others.
Vision Casting | GCF Summer of 2015
Vision casting for training a second tier of "fishers of men" during the summer of 2015.
The Church | The Community of Christ
Guest message from Ray Nethery, President Emeritus of the Alliance for Renewal Churches. The body of Christ is one holy, universal and apostolic church.
Introduction to the Continuity of Biblical Imagery | Old Testament to New Testament
Old Testament Optimization Series, Chapter 3. Old Testament word pictures and symbolism are directly and intentionally continued into the New Testament.
The Biblical Duty of Tithing | 1 Corinthians 9:1-14
Paying the tithe is paying tribute to King Jesus. But this is not forced tribute, demanded by a tyrant conquerer. This is tribute given to the King whom you love.
Three Mindsets to See Jesus in the Old Testament | Part B
Old Testament Optimization Series, Chapter 1. All of the Old Testament points forward to Christ. Christ is not only revealed in the prophecies of the Old Testament, but also in the story of Israel, the Law of God, and the Wisdom Literature.
Three Mindsets to See Jesus in the Old Testament | Part A
Old Testament Optimization Series, Chapter 1. All of the Old Testament points forward to Christ. The first two ways to see Christ in the Old Testament are through the four Old Testament offices and through the prophecies that Christ fulfilled.
John Mark | Introduction to the Second New Testament Author
Search the Scriptures Series. The second author of the new testament, John Mark, shows how the gifts and call of God are irrevocable - God can restore the weak and fallen.
Matthew | Introduction to the First New Testament Author
Search the Scriptures Series. The first author of the new testament, Matthew, teaches us two lessons - God's glorious intentions in calling and redemption and the ministry of Christ is on the other side of the cross.
The Dominion Mandate | Major Biblical Themes Part F
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3F. The dominion mandate has been and always will be God's purpose for His redeemed covenant people.
Two People Groups (Reviewed) | Major Biblical Themes Part E
Another major theme of the whole Bible is the people of light vs. the people of darkness. The one is marked by their trust in God and His ways and the other is marked by their pride.
Tools for Disciplined Living | Schedules & Lists
Four practical tools to use in establishing habits of discipline living.
Discipline | Purpose & Practice
The purpose behind goal-setting and self-discipline ultimately should be the glorification of Christ. Recommended reading: The Disciplined Life by Richard Taylor.
Tools for Goal Setting | Tracking Your Progress
A review of the principles of goal setting and a survey of three tracking tools to use in progressing towards your goals.
Covenant Theology (Reviewed) | Major Biblical Themes Part D
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3D. Covenant theology is an interpretative paradigm by which one views all of Scripture in light of God's covenants within the Trinity and with mankind.
Eternal Decree | Major Biblical Themes Part B
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3B. God's Kingdom plan in Creation is and must be His ongoing, current and eternal plan. His attributes, purpose, law and ways never change. He, His plans and His administration are progressively revealed.
Covenant (Reviewed) | Major Biblical Themes Part C
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3C. Common characteristics and eight ingredients of all Biblical Covenants.
The Plenary Inspiration of Scripture | Introduction to Major Biblical Themes
The Kingdom of God, Chapter 3A. In preparation for reviewing the major themes contained in Scripture, a study of why major Biblical themes are important, that is, that all Scripture is written by one Author for one unfolding eternal decree.
The Kingdom of God Defined | What in God's Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven? - Part C
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 2C. The remaining of twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
The Kingdom of God Defined | What in God's Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven? - Part B
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 2B Revised. Five more defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
The Kingdom of God Defined | What in God's Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven? - Part A
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 2A Revised. The first six of twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
Spiritual Warfare | The Nature of the Enemy
Effective Corporate Kingdom Prayer Series, Chapter 3G - Satan, the adversary, is opposite God in character and intention but not equal in divinity or power. We are encouraged by Scripture to be innocent in regards to the "deep things of Satan" (Rev. 2:24) but "not ignorant of his schemes" (2 Cor. 2:11).
Spiritual Warfare | Reality, Geography & Legalities
Effective Corporate Kingdom Prayer Series, Chapter 3F - To engage in spiritual warfare, it is important to first understand what the Bible reveals about the source, geography and legalities of spiritual warfare.
Five Types of Prayer | Principles of Effective Intercession
Effective Corporate Kingdom Prayer Series, Chapter 3D - Effective intercession begins with a burden from the heart of God given by the Holy Spirit.
Seven Keys to Effective Kingdom Prayer | Keys 2-4
Effective Corporate Kingdom Prayer Series, Chapter 2B. Relational faith, humility and harmonious relationships are three more keys to effective prayer.
Seven Keys to Effective Kingdom Prayer | Key 1
Effective Corporate Kingdom Prayer Series, Chapter 2A. One of the first keys to effective prayer is to pray according to God's will. What is the will of God?
Seven Inevitable Institutions of Government | The Church
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 7A. All societies are structured with seven governmental institutions. The church is the third part of the "three-legged stool" upon which all institutions rest.
Seven Inevitable Institutions of Government | The Family
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 7A. All societies are structured with seven governmental institutions. The family is the second part of the "three-legged stool" upon which all institutions rest.
Seven Inevitable Institutions of Government | The Individual
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 7A. All societies are structured with seven governmental institutions. The individual (self-government) is one part of the "three-legged stool" upon which all institutions rest.
Seven Inevitable Institutions of Government | Introduction
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 7. All societies are structured with seven governmental institutions: individuals, families, religious institutions, educational systems, economic organizations and systems, media and social mores, and civil government.
Major Biblical Themes | Part D: Two People Groups (Continued)
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3D. Since Cain killed Abel, there have been two people groups on the earth: People of Light (who trust in God) vs. People of Darkness (who are slaves to their pride).
Major Biblical Themes | Part D: Two People Groups
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3D. Since Cain killed Abel, there have been two people groups on the earth: People of Light (who trust in God) vs. People of Darkness (who are slaves to their pride).
Major Biblical Themes | Part C: Covenant Theology (Continued)
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3C. A continuation of the introduction to Covenant Theology with emphasis on the continuity between Biblical covenants, Jesus and the Eternal Covenant, and benefits of an Eternal Grace/One Covenant Theology.
Major Biblical Themes | Part C: Covenant Theology
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3C. An introduction to Covenant Theology - Covenant Theology as an interpretative paradigm, the two types of Scriptural covenants and Covenant Theology contrasted with Dispensationalism.
Major Biblical Themes | Part B: Covenant
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3B. An introduction to the Biblical view of history and the eight components of all Biblical covenants.
Major Biblical Themes | Part A: Eternal Decree
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3A. God's Kingdom plan in Creation is and must be His ongoing, current and eternal plan. His attributes, purpose, law and ways never change. He, His plans and His administration are progressively revealed.
The Kingdom of God Defined | Part B
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 2B. Twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
The Kingdom of God Defined | Part A
The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 2A. Twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
Seven Principles of All GCF Outreaches | Part F
Seven principles of GCF outreach originally presented at the 2014 ARC conference. The last two concepts, Pole Fishing vs. Net Fishing and Biblically Measuring Conversion, Growth, Health and Discipleship, are covered in this message.
Seven Principles of All GCF Outreaches | Part E
Seven principles of GCF outreach originally presented at the 2014 ARC conference. The fifth concept, Paul's Modus Operandi, is covered in this message including the model of the Antioch church and the importance of the next generation.
Seven Principles of All GCF Outreaches | Part D
Seven principles of GCF outreach originally presented at the 2014 ARC conference. The fourth concept, Belonging Before Converting, is covered in this message, with particular emphasis on the "prenatal" development of future disciples.
Seven Principles of All GCF Outreaches | Part C
Seven principles of GCF outreach originally presented at the 2014 ARC conference. The third and fourth concepts, Decision Making vs. Disciple Making and Belonging Before Converting, are considered in this message. (See our Sermon of the Week podcast for Part B.)
Seven Principles of All GCF Outreaches | Part A
Seven principles of GCF outreach originally presented at the 2014 ARC conference. The first two concepts (Fishing is Following and Going Before We Are Ready) are covered in this message.
Rediscovering & Restoring His Pattern | Part C
Jesus' statement in Matthew 16:18 that He will build His Church and the gates of Hades will not overpower it means that the Church is meant to be on the offensive, not in retreat.
Rediscovering & Restoring His Pattern | Part B
Two key areas of Biblical Emphasis that the Church needs to rediscover are a comprehensive understanding of the Word of God and a complete Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
Rediscovering & Restoring His Pattern | Part A
A study on becoming salt & light in the world (Matthew 5:13-15) and building the church according to the Biblical pattern.
A Tool for Fasting | Using Fasting Folders
A review of the past few messages on fasting and Lent, as well as an explanation of how to use GCF Fasting Folders during this season.
Fasting 102 | Types of Fasts & More Fast Goals
Practical things, including types of fasts, to consider before entering this season of GCF corporate fasting.
What Was God's Original Plan? - Part B | A Covenantal History of the Kingdom in the Hebrew Scriptures
What On Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven Series, Section 1, Chapter 3B - A survey of the covenantal history in the Scriptures, beginning with the Adamic covenant in Genesis 1-2.
What Was God's Original Plan? - Part A | A Covenantal History of the Kingdom in the Hebrew Scriptures
What On Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven Series, Section 1, Chapter 3A - God's original Kingdom plan is His ongoing, current and eternal plan.
What In God's Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven? - Part B | The Kingdom Defined
What On Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven Series, Section 1, Chapter 2B - A collage of twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
What In God's Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven? - Part A | The Kingdom Defined
What On Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven Series, Section 1, Chapter 2A - A collage of twelve defining statements about the Kingdom of God.
What Is the Bible All About? | The Primacy of the Kingdom
What On Earth is the Kingdom of Heaven Series, Section 1, Chapter 1 - The Kingdom of God is the central, comprehensive, and dominant theme of the Scriptures.
Cultivating Three Types of Biblical Fruit | Character, Good Deeds & Reproduction
Employing God's Gifts, Chapter 12 - At the beginning of Genesis, God commands creation to be fruitful and multiply. An introduction to biblical fruit and how to cultivate it.
Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Continued) | Defined & Examined
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 9C - A brief review of the Employing God's Gifts series, with emphasis on the three power gifts of the Holy Spirit - faith, healing, and the effecting of miracles.
Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Defined & Examined
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 9A - An introduction to the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit: tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge, words of wisdom, discernment of spirits, healing, faith, and the effecting of miracles. (see 1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
Seven Gifts | Of Service (Continued)
Employing God's Gift Series, Chapter 8 - There are seven gifts God gives for ministry as detailed in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians. This week the last three are covered: the gifts of evangelists, apostles and prophets.
Seven Gifts | Of Service
Employing God's Gifts, Chapter 7 - There are seven gifts God gives for ministry as detailed in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians. This week the first four are covered: the gifts of helps, administrations, teaching and shepherding.
Three New Testament Offices (Continued) | Terms and Functions
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 6B - Completion of the study of the three new testament offices: priests (the priesthood of all believers), elders and deacons.
Three New Testament Offices | Terms and Functions
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 6A - A study of the three new testament offices: priests (the priesthood of all believers), elders and deacons.
Seven Gifts | Of Motivation or Temperament (Continued)
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 5 - Romans 12 lists seven motivational gifts: prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership and mercy.
Biblical Gift Words - Continued | Classifications & Categories of Church Gifts
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 4 - A word study of 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 helps to clarify the various categories of God's gifts.
Biblical Gift Words | Classifications & Categories of Church Gifts
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 2 - God has given the church many gifts for its edification. These gifts include motivational, service and charismatic gifts.
Getting Properly Oriented | Understanding & Employing Gifts & Fruits to Serve
Employing God's Gifts Series, Chapter 1 - 1 Peter 4:10 "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." An introduction to God's gifts to the church. There are three general classifications of God's gifts that are helpful to begin with: general gifts, fruit, and specific gifts for the edification of the church.
Things We Must Practice - Part C | Regarding Spiritual Warfare
Seasons of Spiritual Warfare, Part 2C - The phalanx principle of spiritual warfare and the importance of church reconciliation in overcoming the enemy's attacks.
Things We Must Practice - Part B | Regarding Spiritual Warfare
Seasons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2B - How to battle against spiritual attack and resist temptation through prayer, fasting, accountability and walking with the Holy Spirit.
Things We Must Practice - Part A | Regarding Spiritual Warfare
Seasons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2A - Schemes and strategies of the enemy that we need to recognize and battle.
Things We Must Know | Regarding Spiritual Warfare
Seasons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 1 - In order for us to be equipped for spiritual warfare, we need to be aware of our enemy, spiritual battlegrounds and the enemy's strategies. (2 Cor. 2:11)
The Church of His Grace - Part D | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace Series, Chapter 6D - The conclusion of the Grace Upon Grace series. A review of twenty-one areas of restoration for the Church to pursue.
The Church of His Grace - Part C | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace Series, Chapter 6C - In 1 Corinthians, Paul exhorts the Church to be united and of "the same mind." There are many areas of the Church that need to be restored in order for it to be healthy and united.
The Church of His Grace - Part B | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace Series, Chapter 6B - Since the Church is one way that God delivers grace to us, we must begin to understand its value and role in our discipleship and sanctification.
The Church of His Grace - Part A | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace Series, Chapter 6A - An introduction to the third delivery system of God's grace, His Church.
The Spirit of His Grace - Part A | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 5A - God grants grace through the presence and ministry of His Spirit. The Church needs a restoration of the understanding and experience of the Spirit.
The Word of His Grace - Part D | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 4D - A completion of our review of the modern evangelical paradigms that have informed Scripture interpretation in the present day.
The Word of His Grace - Part C | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 4C - Continued review of historical paradigms that inform modern evangelical interpretations of Scripture.
The Word of His Grace - Part B | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 4B - Historical perspective on modern evangelical interpretation of Scripture.
The Word of His Grace - Part A | Grace Delivered
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 4A - God delivers His grace to us in three primary ways, one of which is His Word. In order to understand how our view of Scripture has been formed, we need some historical perspective.
Three GCF Grace Resources | Practical Aids for Growing in Grace
Grace Upon Grace, Appendix II - A review of three resources available to encourage growth in grace, with emphasis on the value and importance of Bible study.
Growing In Grace | Attitudes and Actions for Appropriating Greater Grace
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 3 - Growth in greater grace is a free gift, but it does not happen automatically without effort. What is the cost of growing in grace?
Our Journey to Grace Plus Grace | Personal Testimonies
Grace Upon Grace, Appendix I - Four members of Grace Christian Fellowship give their testimonies of grace upon grace.
Grace Plus Theologies - Part B | Sola Gracia
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 2B - "Grace plus works" theology was the error that Paul addressed in his letter to the Galatians. What is the Gospel's account of grace?
Grace Plus Theologies - Part A | Sola Gracia
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 2A - It is helpful to confront some misunderstandings about grace in order to better understand the Gospel. How are grace and works related? What is the importance of "sola gracia"?
Grace in Perspective - Part B | The Importance and Meaning of Grace
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 1B - In continuing to build a working definition of grace, it is also helpful to reflect on the effects of grace. What are the results of grace in a Christian's life?
Grace in Perspective - Part A | The Importance and Meaning of Grace
Grace Upon Grace, Chapter 1A - Grace is an often misunderstood concept that is central to the Gospel. What is grace? Is it favor alone, or is there more to it?
