Daniel 3:1-30
Nebuchadnezzar built an idol of himself, and threw Daniel into the fire for not worshipping. Dr. Eckman leads discussion on how God changed Nebuchadnezzar's heart.
Jul 22, 2015
Issues In Perspective
With Dr. Jim Eckman
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Daniel 2:1-49
We discuss The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar: the King's threat to his court, how Daniel prayed for insight to know & interpret the King's dream, and how this dream revealed a broad framework for history.
Jul 08, 2015
Daniel 1:1-21
Dr. Eckman begins a new bible study on the book of Daniel, beginning with Daniel's exile to Babylon, and his education & training under King Nebuchadnezzar.
Jun 25, 2015
2 Thessalonians 3:3-18
We complete our study of 2 Thessalonians, with Paul's encouragement to believers to live holy & productive lives.
Jun 18, 2015
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:2
Paul reminds us that God loves His people & we are in the process of being sanctified. We are reminded to hold fast to His teachings, and encourage others to consider to the Gospel of the Lord.
Jun 16, 2015
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5
In 2nd Thessalonians 2, we have a brief summary of the End times, including discussion of events that must occur before the judgments of the Day of the Lord.
May 28, 2015
2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:4
Paul reminds the Thessalonian people of his teachings on end times & discusses 'The Man of Lawlessness'. We are reminded to set aside fears & wonders of this coming time, and to focus the promise that Jesus will return for His people.
May 22, 2015
2 Thessalonians 1:8 & Romans 1,2,3
2 Thessalonians 1:8 states "He will punish those who do not know God." Dr Eckman takes us to Romans 1, 2, & 3 to discuss this verse & give understanding on 'being accountable to the Light received."
May 15, 2015
2 Thessalonians 1:1-8
Paul's 2nd letter to the Thessalonians begins with comfort & understanding for the people of this Church enduring much suffering. Paul encourages them that their faith & love grows during such times, and that such difficulties are evidence of their righteous judgement.
May 07, 2015
1 Thessalonians 5:19-2 Thessalonians
Paul concludes his 1st letter to the Thessalonian people, reminding us to hold fast to what is good, turn from sin, and to live our lives according to the promises & hope that our Lord Jesus Christ offers.
May 01, 2015
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
We discuss Paul's practical instructions for supporting church leaders & interacting with others, plus gives 3 commands for personal holiness.
Apr 23, 2015
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the coming "Day of The Lord," and explains how this can be a time of blessing & salvation, or that of judgement & wrath. To be "prepared" is the simple act of accepting the gospel of Christ.
Apr 16, 2015
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Paul describes how Christ will fulfill His promise to come back for His people. Dr. Eckman discusses Biblical truth for this coming event, including details for the resurrection of the dead.
Apr 10, 2015
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
Paul gives instructions on Sanctification - conforming one's life to the image of Christ. It is God's will for our lives to be sanctified, and we are encouraged to develop a strategy for avoiding sin & being Holy.
Mar 26, 2015
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Paul sent Timothy to the Thessalonians, and Timothy brought back word of the persecution they were undergoing, and of their steadfastness in the midst of it. We are encouraged in our lives today to grow in our dependence & trust in God, and live holy lives pleasing to Him.
Mar 19, 2015
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
Dr. Eckman discusses Paul's teachings on the differences of hearing, receiving, and accepting the Word of God, and learning to see others & the world around us through God's perspective.
Mar 12, 2015
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Dr. Eckman leads this discussion involving Paul's defense of his motive & his ministry to the Thessalonians. These passages encourage us to examine our lifestyle & behaviors, to be sure they are honoring to God.
Mar 05, 2015
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Paul gives thanks to the Thessalonian people for their faith, as they had become good models to other believers in the region. We are encouraged to be the same models of Christ in modern times.
Feb 20, 2015
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Dr. Eckman begins a new study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. We discuss cultural & geographical factors of the time, and a breakdown of Paul's opening statement of Thanksgiving.
Feb 13, 2015
Philippians 4:10-22
Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians, encouraging us to be content with everything & every situation God puts before us.
Feb 02, 2015
Philippians 4:7-10
What we think about is important to God: Paul continues his call for Peace with a directive & thorough description of 'the right thoughts' for Peace in one's mind.
Jan 23, 2015
Philippians 4:1-6
Paul makes a Call for Peace: Peace in the Church and Peace in one's inner self, encouraging believers to have gratitude, be gentle with others, and to not be anxious.
Jan 22, 2015
Philippians 3:18-4:1
"Future promises determine present behavior" - Paul reminds the church at Philippi that because one has accepted Christ as a Savior, our thoughts & actions will be shaped & molded by Him.
Jan 14, 2015
Philippians 3:12-21
Paul encourages the people of Philippi to continue in pursuit of holiness & maturity as a Christian. He offers himself as a model to follow, warns of false teachers, and reminds them that their true citizenship is in Heaven.
Dec 18, 2014
Philippians 3:7-12
Paul's words to the Philippians are a perfect summary of the basic Christian principle of Justification: Once we accept Christ as our Savior, we have a new position in Him & are declared righteous, and the process of defining & shaping our new lives begins.
Dec 11, 2014
Philippians 2:19-3:8
Paul warns the Philippians of false teachers, and reminds them that the hope of salvation is not based on one's genealogy, flesh, or works; Salvation comes through faith in Christ.
Dec 04, 2014
Philippians 2:15-18
Paul teaches us that because we are children of God, we are to live pure & faithful lives in a crooked world. In modern terms, we are instructed to "live what we are" because how we live matters.
Dec 02, 2014
Philippians 2:14
Dr. Eckman leads discussion on a short verse with big implications in our Christian lives: "Do everything without complaining or arguing."
Nov 25, 2014
Philippians 2:12-13
Paul tells the Church at Philippi to pursue God & to be obedient to Him, because God is already at work in the lives of His people, shaping their thoughts, desires, and actions.
Nov 13, 2014
Philippians 2:2-11
Paul makes an appeal for unity amongst the church at Philippi which applies to us today: because of our Christian characteristics, we should have unity of mind, love, spirit, and purpose. Unfortunately, man's selfish ambitions get in the way, so we are encouraged to follow the example of the humble & selfless Jesus Christ.
Oct 27, 2014
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