Issues In Perspective

We continue discussion of the factors of life that seem to contradict God's providence in our lives. In today's study, Solomon addresses labor and man's inappropriate motivations to work hard.

Solomon begins to discuss factors of life that appear to contradict God's providence over mankind, and also includes insights on the importance of being able to answer tough questions from non-believers about Christianity.

Solomon establishes God's providence over all human activity, with much discussion on how this challenges man's understanding.

We continue discussing Solomon's perspective on work & labor, with excellent commentary from Dr. Eckman on our society's tendency of valuing our work over our position in Christ.

Solomon shares his experience & perspective in both foolish & wise living, and explains the "meaninglessness" of either from an eternal perspective.

Dr Eckman leads this discussion of Solomon's experiment with pleasure-seeking as a means of fulfillment & contentment; how self-indulgence & frivolous living left him empty & unfulfilled.

Solomon teaches us about the futility of human wisdom: how knowledge without Spiritual transformation is useless.

Dr. Eckman begins a new study on the book of Ecclesiastes, with a historical overview & discussion of Solomon's main theme: "The meaninglessness of life apart from God".

Dr. Eckman completes his study of 1 Corinthians, with Paul's teachings to the Corinthian people regarding giving money for the needs of the Church.

Paul teaches the Corinthians on the nature & details of the Resurrection of the body upon Christ's return.

A review of Paul’s message on righteous living in 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, plus side discussion on how God holds humans accountable.

Paul continues his lesson to the Corinthians on the fundamental importance of the Resurrection, the consequences of denying it, and the guarantees & certainties that it promises for believers.

The Apostle Paul begins to address the Corinthian people on the importance of the Resurrection, and presents facts to show them how reasonable the Bible is.

Dr Eckman continues discussion on Spiritual gifts in worship (tongues & prophesy), and emphasizes Paul's overall message of how all Spiritual gifts are to be used first to edify the Body of the Church in a fitting & orderly manner.

The Apostle Paul completes his lessons on the characteristics of Love, then begins discussion on tongues & prophecy in worship.

Paul continues his teaching on Love, as he breaks down the characteristics of love that Christians should have for others.

1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to & quoted as a chapter above "love". In reality, Paul's message in this chapter is focused on using one's Spiritual gifts in loving ways towards God & others. Dr. Eckman shares Paul's lesson and begins in-depth discussion on the characteristics of Love.

Further discussion on how the diversity of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ makes a unified body of the Church.

Paul teaches that spirituality is not about self-elevating gifts to glorify the individual; rather, spiritual gifts are given to believers for the purpose of edifying & building up the Body of the Church.

Paul instructs the Corinthian people regarding the Lord's Supper, and the importance of focus & remembrance of Christ's sacrifice.

Paul continues his lesson on Christian liberty in worship & at the Lord's Supper as it related to the troubled Corinthian culture, with additional commentary from Dr Eckman on God's Divine Order.

Paul instructs the people of Corinth on Christian liberty as it relates to worship.

Dr. Eckman offers a review of the final verses of 1 Corinthians 10, along with an excellent discussion of Christian liberty & responsibility in current events & in our culture.

Paul continues his lesson to the Corinthians on Christian liberty, in relation to idolatry.

Paul warns the Corinthians of idolatry & other sinful practices, and uses the Israelites in the wilderness as an example. He warns us to not be presumptuous in avoiding sin, and to trust God in trials & temptations.