St. Irenaeus Ministries

Isaiah Lecture 7 - The Oracle Against Babylon, Part I 27.10.2020 23:21 ↓

The shift of nations. The last kings of Judah and Israel, and their struggle with Assyria.

Isaiah Lecture 6 - The Emmanuel Songs 13.10.2020 18:10 ↓

War with Syria. The birth of Emmanuel foretold. Promises of the Messiah.

Isaiah Lecture 5 - First Visions 06.10.2020 30:45 ↓

Early prophecies of Isaiah. Judah as a vineyard. The messianic branch.

Isaiah Lecture 4 - Historical Context 29.09.2020 33:04 ↓

The kings of Judah during the life of Isaiah. Continual threat from Assyria. Corruption in the kingdom.

Isaiah Lecture 3 - The Life of Isaiah 15.09.2020 27:15 ↓

The reign of King Uzziah of Judah. Themes of judgment and hope in Isaiah's prophecies.

Isaiah Lecture 2 - The Shakespeare of the Old Testament, Part II 08.09.2020 24:38 ↓

Points concerning received texts. The voices of the biblical authors. The purpose of prophetic revelations.

Isaiah Lecture 1 - The Shakespeare of the Old Testament, Part I 01.09.2020 25:59 ↓

Chief among the written prophets. How to approach the book. The authenticity of the text.

Holy Spirit Lecture 17 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part II 25.08.2020 28:43 ↓

Factors obscuring the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Modern teaching on miracles and their connection with the Sacraments. Dependence on the Holy Spirit at each moment.

Holy Spirit Lecture 16 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part I 18.08.2020 29:05 ↓

Distinction between Baptism and Confirmation. The fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit Lecture 15 - Trinitarian Controversies, Part II 11.08.2020 20:58 ↓

Disputes about the Spirit. The "filioque" controversy.

Holy Spirit Lecture 14 - Trinitarian Controversies, Part I 04.08.2020 22:27 ↓

Disputes about the Son. The Council of Nicea. Involvement of emperors.

Holy Spirit Lecture 13 - The Trinity, Part II 28.07.2020 25:32 ↓

Insights of the Church Fathers: John the Evangelist, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Tertullian. Early creeds.

Holy Spirit Lecture 12 - The Trinity, Part I 21.07.2020 29:57 ↓

Development of Trinitarian theology. Relations between the divine Persons. The nature of doctrinal evolution.

Holy Spirit Lecture 11 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part II 14.07.2020 24:25 ↓

Testing prophetic utterances. Gifts for the benefit of the whole community.

Holy Spirit Lecture 10 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part I 07.07.2020 31:07 ↓

Miracles of the Spirit at key points in the history of the Church. The gift of tongues.

Holy Spirit Lecture 9 - Acts of the Spirit, Part II 30.06.2020 25:08 ↓

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. The appointment of deacons. Baptism with the Holy Spirit. The conversion of Paul.

Holy Spirit Lecture 8 - Acts of the Spirit, Part I 23.06.2020 22:58 ↓

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. Pentecost, the arrest of Peter and John, Ananias and Saphira.

Holy Spirit Lecture 7 - Victory of the Spirit 16.06.2020 19:14 ↓

Confidence, commitment, and unceasing prayer.

Holy Spirit Lecture 6 - The Warring Laws 09.06.2020 25:42 ↓

Life according to the Spirit or the Flesh. The Spirit makes the Law of Christ operative in us.

Holy Spirit Lecture 5 - The Spirit in Discipleship 02.06.2020 26:56 ↓

The influences of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit as a distinct Person. 

Holy Spirit Lecture 4 - New Testament 26.05.2020 25:34 ↓

A survey of quotations from the New Testament about the Holy Spirit. The Living Water discourse. The promise of the Paraclete.

Holy Spirit Lecture 3 - Life by the Spirit 12.05.2020 27:06 ↓

The role of the Holy Spirit in daily life. Devotion to the Law. Blasphemy against the Spirit.

Holy Spirit Lecture 2 - Old Testament 05.05.2020 36:17 ↓

References to the Holy Spirit throughout the Old Testament.

Holy Spirit Lecture 1 - Introduction 28.04.2020 30:29 ↓

The role of the Holy Spirit. Translations from Hebrew. Progressive revelation.

Elisha Lecture 22 - Conclusions 14.04.2020 31:38 ↓

Concluding remarks and discussion.