Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Building Blocks

The Powerlessness of Kings // God's supreme sovereignty is evident in Ezra and Nehemiah, revealing the powerlessness of earthly rulers and the fulfillment of His promises despite human limitations. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

The Providence of God // God’s providence is evident in Ezra and Nehemiah as He sovereignly orchestrates events, moves the hearts of kings, and stirs His people to fulfill His promises and rebuild Jerusalem. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Introduction // God’s promises are fulfilled through Scripture, forming wise and equipped people who see Jesus throughout the Bible, including Ezra and Nehemiah, and respond to His calling today. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

2 Corinthians 8:8-9:15 // Genuine faith includes joy-filled generosity for the glory of God. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 8-9 // Genuine faith includes joy-filled generosity for the glory of God. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 // Genuine faith includes authentic repentance. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1, Pt. 2 // Genuine faith includes suffering for Christ’s sake and walking in purity. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1, Pt. 1 // Genuine faith includes suffering for Christ’s sake and walking in purity. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 5:9-21 // Genuine faith includes looking forward to Christ’s return by seeking to please him now and see others do the same. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 // Genuine faith includes looking forward to Christ’s return by seeking to please him now and see others do the same. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:18 // Genuine faith includes teaching and believing what is true with our hearts set on eternity, no matter the   cost in this life. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 3:4-4:18 // Genuine faith includes teaching and believing what is true with our hearts set on eternity, no matter the cost in this life. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 // Genuine faith includes conformity to Christlikeness by the power of the Holy Spirit. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 2:5-17 // Genuine faith includes real forgiveness and sincerity. A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 // Genuine faith includes finding our joy in the joy of others in Christ.  A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 // Genuine faith includes sharing in both Christ’s sufferings and comfort to the praise of God’s grace. A study of 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

How Confident Can We Be? // Given the Bible’s reliability and the transformative effect on the disciples, faith in the Bible’s miracle claims is rational and well-supported by historical evidence.

The Holy Spirit’s Role in Understanding Scripture // The Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers to understand and obey Scripture.

Bible Translation // Understanding how the Bible was translated and preserved is crucial for building confidence in its accuracy.

The Sufficiency of Scripture // The sufficiency of Scripture means that the Bible contains everything necessary for salvation and godly living.

The Inerrancy and Infallibility of Scripture // The Bible must be evaluated as an inerrant and infallible document because it comes from an inerrant and infallible God.

The Unity of Scripture // The unity of Scripture, despite its diversity of authors, testifies to its divine inspiration and strengthens our confidence in its reliability and authority as God’s Word.

Fulfilled Prophecy in Scripture // Scripture provides a straightforward way for God's people to discern true prophecy from false teaching.

The Historical Reliability of the Old Testament // Two key factors help to establish the Old Testament as an authoritative and historically reliable collection of books that bear the markings of divine revelation rather than being merely man-made: 1) its cultural uniqueness and 2) its archaeological support. 

The Historical Reliability of the New Testament // The historical reliability of the New Testament can be attested to through dating evidence and eyewitness testimony.