Hebrews 12:6-16
Lessons from Hebrews on the reasons and rationale when God's disciplines His children.
Aug 15, 2019•57 min
Issues In Perspective
With Dr. Jim Eckman
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Hebrews 11:16-12:6
Continued discussion of Old Testament examples of faith & perseverance, and how we can apply this today.
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Hebrews 11:1-16
Discussion and examples of Old Testament saints who exhibited faith and perseverance.
Aug 09, 2019•55 min
Hebrews 10:26-11:1
Discussing the 4th warning passage to believers in the Book of Hebrews: the peril of rejecting Christ's sacrifice.
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Hebrews 9:11-9:22
More in-depth discussion from Dr Eckman: Jesus as our High Priest & the Mediator of the New Covenant.
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Hebrews 8:6-9:10
The Old Covenant is superseded: we discuss the "better promises" of the New Covenant.
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr
Hebrews 7:12-8:6
Insightful discussion of Jesus as our High Priest & His superiorities over the imperfect Levitical priesthood as understood in Biblical times.
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Hebrews 6:6-7:11
In-depth discussion of the term "falling away" from Christ, the certainty of God's promises, & Jesus as the High Priest of the New Covenant.
Jun 21, 2019•57 min
Hebrews 5:11-6:5
The warnings of becoming 'dull' to the Word of God, due to complacency & personal choices of sin. We are encouraged to practice wisdom & discernment in our lives daily.
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Hebrews 5:1-13
Hebrews 5 discusses how Jesus is superior as our reputable high priest - a concept that was difficult to grasp for Jews of the ancient world.
May 31, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Hebrews 4:3-16
In-depth discussion of the 3 different "rests" spoken of in Hebrews 4, that the Lord provides His people.
May 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Hebrews 3:1-4:2
Hebrews Chapter 3 establishes the greatness & superiority of Jesus as compared to Moses. The writer also encourages readers to listen to the Word of God, and warns against unbelief & its consequences.
May 13, 2019•59 min
Hebrews 2:11-3:6
In today's study, we learn the proven superiority of Jesus over angels by appealing to His nature. The thesis is that He did not come to earth to save angels, but to save humanity.
May 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Hebrews 1:8-2:10
Dr. Eckman leads discussion of Christ's superiority to Angels.
May 06, 2019•58 min
Hebrews Intro-1:7
We begin a study of the Book of Hebrews: Dr Eckman reviews 7 significant statements about Christ & why He is the superior revelation of God, plus beginning discussion of His superiority over angels.
Apr 17, 2019•54 min
Acts 27:1-28:31
Dr. Eckman closes out our study of Acts. Despite tremendous challenges, Paul's journey to Rome continues just as God said it would, where Paul ultimately preaches the Word & teaches about Jesus.
Apr 10, 2019•57 min
Acts 25:7-26:32
Paul pleads his case & the case for Christ before King Agrippa.
Mar 22, 2019•56 min
Acts 23:14-25:7
Paul is taken into custody & makes his plea to Felix, the Roman governor at Caesarea, who leaves Paul in jail & his case goes unheard. The case drags on for 2 years, & is taken up by Festus.
Mar 15, 2019•57 min
Acts 22:1-23:13
Paul addresses the Jews at Jerusalem, making his case with his credentials, upbringing, and zeal for God's Word, in sharing how Jesus is the Messiah. The Sanhedrin become divided, which leads to a plot to kill Paul.
Mar 06, 2019•57 min
Acts 20:32-21:40
Paul returns to Jerusalem: his presence stirs the city, leading to his arrest.
Mar 01, 2019•59 min
Acts 20:1-31
Paul lays out a warning to the pastoral leadership of the local church, encouraging them to soundly teach the Word to their flock, while being aware of internal & external influences that can corrupt.
Feb 25, 2019•57 min
Acts 19:11-41
The Lord works through Paul to defeat sorcery & false gods, and take back the city of Ephesus for the Kingdom. Then & today, the world is a battleground: the power of Satan versus the power of God for control of people's lives.
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Acts 18:23-19:10
Paul's Third Missionary Journey takes him around the Mediterranean region again. Ephesus is an important city, and Paul spends 2 years there, teaching & preaching to Jews & Greeks alike.
Feb 02, 2019•28 min
Acts 18:1-22
Paul concludes his second missionary journey with a visit to Corinth. The Lord protects Paul, as local Jews bring him before the courts.
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr
Acts 17:26-34
Paul creates an alternative way for the Gentiles of Athens to think about the spiritual world. Today, this still challenges the thinking & views of a non-theological society.
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr
Acts 17:5-17:25
Paul's visits to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens are powerful & fruitful in bringing more Greeks to faith.
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Acts 16:16-17:5
The Second Missionary Journey continues: events at Philippi & Thessolonia, including the jailing & beating of Paul & Silas.
Dec 27, 2018•45 min
Acts 15:36-16:15
Dr Eckman leads discussion of Paul's Second Missionary Journey.
Dec 11, 2018•54 min
Acts 15:12-35
The First Church Council writes a letter to Gentile believers, encouraging their behavior for the sake of the Jews they are trying to reach with the Gospel. Excellent in-depth side discussion of Personal Liberty vs a Christian obligation to new or non-believers.
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Acts 15:1-11
Paul, Barnabas, & Peter go to elders of the Church in Jerusalem, to dispute the false doctrine being taught, and educate them we are justified by Faith alone, & not by our works or the keeping of laws & traditions.
Nov 23, 2018•56 min
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