Peter 2:1-10
Peter writes of the precepts & punishment of apostates: false heretical teachings, and how God holds false teachers accountable.
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Issues In Perspective
With Dr. Jim Eckman
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Revelation Inspiration Illumination
Dr. Eckman reviews & expands on the Christian concepts of Revelation, Inspiration, & Illumination.
Feb 24, 2018•49 min
2 Peter 1:12-21
Peter reminds us of his commitment to remind believers of the Truth, and reinforces that prophesy does not come from human interpretation or will, but rather comes from divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Feb 23, 2018•59 min
2 Peter 1:7-11
Peter continues his encouragement to believers: because we have already reached justification in God's eyes, we are to carry ourselves with holiness & grace, and to love others. Through these actions, we will know Jesus better, as He conforms each of us to be more like Him.
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr 2 min
2 Peter 1:5-6
Because of what Christ has done for us, Peter reaffirms that we are called to act: Dr. Eckman discusses 7 responsibilities for a believer to supplement & grow their Faith.
Feb 03, 2018•58 min
2 Peter 1:1-4
Peter's writings at the beginning of his 2nd letter are a summary of how we should look at our lives: God's divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life & godliness through the knowledge of Him.
Jan 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min
1 Peter 5:6-14
Peter reaffirms personal humility & dependence on God and His grace, even when He appears to be silent. This grows & tests our faith and builds our hope, that we can be more dependent on Him & become all that He wants us to be.
Jan 25, 2018•59 min
1 Peter 5:1-7
Peter gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock; then to the younger, to be obedient and humble, & to cast their care upon God.
Jan 19, 2018•59 min
1 Peter 4:10-13
Dr. Eckman discusses Spiritual Gifts, and Trials vs Temptation, as Peter's writes about Living for God, and Suffering for being a Christian.
Jan 05, 2018•45 min
1 Peter 4:7-10
Peter builds on his message of Living for God: As Christians, we need to live by the principle that future promises should determine present behavior.
Jan 04, 2018•57 min
1 Peter 4:1-7
Peter reminds us that as Christians, we have a new position in Christ; we are to die to our old life & be conformed to the image of Jesus, as we line up our minds & will with that of God.
Dec 08, 2017•1 hr 2 min
1 Peter 3:17-22
Peter teaches that as we suffer & go through difficult times, remember Christ's suffering: It was for us & accomplished our redemption. It completed His work, as we identify with Him in His death, burial, & resurrection.
Dec 06, 2017•1 hr 3 min
1 Peter 3:13-16
Peter teaches on the blessing of suffering for righteousness, and guides us on how to handle ourselves when others challenges our Faith.
Nov 30, 2017•54 min
1 Peter 3:8-12
Dr. Eckman details more of the virtues of Righteousness, as part of Peter's writings about Righteous Living.
Nov 22, 2017•1 hr 1 min
1 Peter 3:7-9
Peter presents the obligations of Christian husbands, and calls readers to Righteous Living; Dr. Eckman leads discussion of the virtues of Righteousness.
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 3 min
1 Peter 3:1-7 (Part 2)
Dr. Eckman continues on the Biblical roles of husbands & wives. Despite cultural opposition & much misunderstanding, God's plan for marriage is as true & relevant as ever.
Nov 02, 2017•58 min
1 Peter 3:1-7
Dr. Eckman uses Ephesians 5:32 to express & enhance the Biblical truth of Peter's writings on the roles of husbands & wives in marriage.
Oct 27, 2017•1 hr 4 min
1 Peter 2:17-25
Peter encourages us to be people of God who represent integrity & His standards, regardless the costs.
Oct 20, 2017•1 hr 8 min
1 Peter 2:16-17
Dr. Eckman leads in-depth discussion of how we are free in Christ, specifically freedom from the bondage of sin. He also details 4 factors in a life of such freedom, as written by Peter.
Oct 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min
1 Peter 2:11-16
Peter continues his call of submission to God, bringing order, stability, and good spiritual health, which truly frees the believer to live a rich & fulfilling life.
Oct 06, 2017•52 min
1 Peter 2:7-11
Peter reminds us of who we are because of Jesus: a chosen people, part of the royal priesthood & a Holy Nation, and belonging to a new Family. This brings about change & transformation into a life of submission to Him.
Sep 29, 2017•1 hr 3 min
1 Peter 2:3-7
Peter is laying out that in the New Covenant, we are the new Temple & the new Priests, plus excellent side discussion on 'human responsibility' vs 'divine sovereignty'.
Sep 08, 2017•59 min
1 Peter 1:23-2:3
Peter shares more of God's intent in redeeming us: today's discussion focuses around living a Life of Love.
Sep 07, 2017•59 min
1 Peter 1:13-17
Peter defines a lifestyle of Salvation, describing & discussing a life of Hope & Holiness for those who accept & believe in Christ.
Aug 18, 2017•1 hr 1 min
1 Peter 1:3-13
Peter shares more of God's plan for Salvation, emphasizing how the prophets of the Old Testament were laboring not for themselves, but for future generations -- including us today.
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min
1 Peter Introduction-1:5
Dr. Eckman begins a new study of 1st Peter: Peter affirms & reinforces that our Hope is a living Hope for life because of Jesus, and there is an imperishable, undefiled, unfading inheritance for every one who puts their faith in Christ.
Aug 04, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Jude 1:21-25
Dr. Eckman wraps up our study of the Book of Jude, including a concise summary to all Believers for living the Christian Life.
Jul 29, 2017•38 min
Jude 1:10-21
Continued discussion of false teachers & the Lord's instruction to us in avoiding apostasy.
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Jude 1:8-10
God holds false teachers accountable, and in today's study, Dr. Eckman discusses characteristics of a false teacher.
Jul 22, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Jude 1:3-7
Jude warns readers those of perverting the grace of God, and of those distorting the teaching of Jesus. We are encouraged to have clarity on who Jesus is & to recognize His grace.
Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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