The Law of God (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #19: The Law of God. The Bible teaches that our good works play no role in our justification. But, the Bible teaches us to be devoted to good works as the fruit of our salvation. How does this work?
Genesis 37:12–36: Joseph the Captive
In Genesis 37:12–36, Joseph suffers tremendously at the hands of his brothers. Even so, God works all things together for our Good. (Exposition of Genesis 37:12–36)
Christian Living in the World (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #18: Christian Living in the World. What does the Bible teach about Christian liberty, oaths and vows, the civil magistrate, and marriage and divorce? What principles should guide our lives in the wider world?
Genesis 37:1–11: Joseph the Dreamer
The introduction to Joseph portrays him as a faithful prophet who one day will become a ruler. For this, Joseph’s brothers hate him. (Exposition of Genesis 37:1–11)
Perseverance and Assurance (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #17: Perseverance and Assurance. How can I be sure that I have salvation? Perseverance offers God’s objective promises, while assurance gives us the subjective confidence of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 16:1–24: Our Lord, Come!
In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul writes about what seems like ministry management issues; however, at heart, Paul is addressing the chief priorities of ongoing life in the church: mercy ministry, the word, and our common hope in Christ’s return. (Exposition of 1 Corinthians 16)
Sanctification and Repentance (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #16: Adoption and Saving Faith. Not only are we justified legally, but we are adopted as God’s children relationally, and counted heirs with Christ. All this comes by saving, justifying faith in Christ alone.
1 Corinthians 15:1–58: The Resurrection
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul teaches that Christ is the firstfruits of God’s resurrection harvest. The gospel declares that because Christ was resurrected from the dead, so will we also. In this stunning chapter, Paul traces the whole redemptive plan of God, from first creation to the final consummation when Christ returns.
Adoption and Saving Faith (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #15: Adoption and Saving Faith. Not only are we justified legally, but we are adopted as God’s children relationally, and counted heirs with Christ. All this comes by saving, justifying faith in Christ alone.
Justification (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #14: Justification. How do we find forgiveness of sins? How are we made righteous in Christ? What role does faith play in our justification? Do our works play any role in our justification?
Free Will and Effectual Calling (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #13: Free Will and Effectual Calling. What does it mean that we choose freely, and yet our will is in bondage? How do we find freedom from our slavery to sin through the power of the Holy Spirit?
The Work of Christ – Part 3 (Discipleship Training)
Discipleship Training #12: The Work of Christ (Part 3). How do we gain the benefits of Christ’s mediation? What is the work of the Holy Spirit in uniting us to Christ? How is the work of redemption a work of all three persons of the Trinity?