Charcoal Fire Bible Study

People today always seem to think they have the answer. And you know what? It was true back in Paul 's day too. In this study Pastor Bill teaches the importance of grounding one's beliefs and life philosophy in the teachings of Christ rather than relying solely on human ideas. No matter how good it sounds, it will eventually leave you empty.

Our time in this book begins with Pastor Bill explaining the heresies that Paul is combating in the book of Colossians. Throughout the letter, Paul stresses the importance of exalting Christ above all else and how believers, despite their differences, can find unity in their faith in Him. This unity in Christ transcends any divisions or disputes that might arise among believers. Paul encourages th...

In this chapter Paul calls us to stand fast. Listen as Pastor Bill concludes our time in this book explaining how the world is not our home and we need to keep our eyes on Christ, never forgetting He will bring everything under His control.

Continuing our journey through the book of  Philippians, this week Pastor Bill points out how refreshing this book is as it gives us the sense of Paul's heart as his fascination with Christ increases. Pastor Bill teaches as Paul, personally knowing Christ best, had tremendous joy in knowing Him we too need to grow in this as he did.

Can we know the Lord as Paul did? In this teaching Pastor Bill shares things we see in this chapter that are instructive and helpful about Jesus, and an area that is so theologically helpful, he often finds himself coming  back to it as a reference point.

What's your perspective on things lately? When you suddenly shift from good times to trials, do you allow this to change your perspective on God and who He is and what He is doing? In this study Pastor Bill explains how knowing Jesus the way Paul did changed his perspective on everything. Listen to this teaching and learn how you can too.

Did you know your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings? Pastor Bill begins this study by explaining the promise that God gives to children when they are obedient and ends this chapter with whom our battle is with and how we need to use all our spiritual weapons.

Who's life are you mirroring? Social influencers or God? In this chapter Paul gives us the highest command of all: To be imitators of God. As Christians we should be giving those around us a taste of what God is like. Is your life doing that?

Do you know what the implications of being in the body of Christ are? Pastor Bill continues our study in the book of Ephesians by explaining  how we are to have our unity in our commitment to Christ and what practices we need to reject.

Chapter 3 is the celebration of the inclusion of the Gentiles into the plan of God. Pastor Bill expands on this chapter by sharing areas of the Old and new Testaments that celebrate the inclusion of the Gentiles.

Ephesians one concluded chapter 1 with Paul's prayer that God would grant to us the ability to see and comprehend the unspeakable benefits Christ has secured for us from a heavenly viewpoint, and telling us of Christ’s lofty position in the heavenlies where He is seated with all authority and power which He works on behalf of all who love Him.    Now, in chapter two, Paul will begin his great...

So what's the book of Ephesians all about? It's all about the great themes and doctrines of Christianity. Paul writes this letter to give us an in-depth teaching about how to nurture and maintain the unity of the church.   As this study begins, Pastor Bill expands on how each individual is a part must work together with all other parts of the church.

Ever notice when you do your very best how good it feels? As believers we have this along with the joy of living a life of sacrificial service. In this teaching Pastor Bill explains how Paul's final statement in this book speaks to the issues the apostle felt so strongly about.

Do you know what your inheritance is? Paul ends chapter three teaching about being heirs to the promis, and now in chapter four, Pastor Bill unpacks what our inheritance is and what it takes to receives those promises.

In this chapter we hear the frustration coming out in Paul's voice because Christians are departing from the gospel. Listen to Paul's message to the Galatians about getting back to the Gospel.

Continuing in Galatians, Pastor Bill shares how Paul gives creditibility to the Gospel because of freedom.

Our series kicks off with Paul running into problems with Judaizers and with his own creditability. Why? Because he wasn't part of the 12 and was a persecutor of the church. In this teaching you'll learn how and why he does count himself as of the apostles.

What do you know about Calvinism and Arminianism? This study begins by taking looing at the  Scriptures and both sides of the Calvinism and Arianism arguments. Pastor Bill continues by teaching a third view that is rarely heard abut: Molinism.

When thinking about Christian doctrine, there are so many passages that are misunderstood or avoided. This study keys in on four of the most commonly passages of Scriptures that are mistaught or where people make an excuse for God.

In a world where man uses anthropology as a comparative study of the physical and social characterize of humanity across times and places; biblical anthropology teaches us what the human's position and purpose is as it relates to God. 

In this message, Pastor Bill Scott will begins by asking: What is God's will with all things about heaven and hell? This study presents the three different concepts of hell and then teaches us how they misrepresent Scripture to support the view. He then shows us what Jesus tells us about hell.

Close your eyes and think of Heaven. What were the greatest thoughts you had about heaven? Paul tell us that we can't fathom what God's prepared. In this study Pastor Bill teaches why this holds true and what awaits us.

Directions - Session 3: The Holy Spirit and the Trinity   What is the Holy Spirit known for and why do some people question the Personhood of the Trinity? In this study Pastor Bill provides these answer and so much more as we continue this part of the study, focusing on the Trinity.

When we study the doctrine of Christ, this  doctrine is the one that gets violated and results with cults forming. In this teaching you'll learn importance of knowing what the Scriptures say about Jesus Christ, so you can form your thoughts and ideas strictly from this.

Do you know the true definition of doctrine and what its purpose is? Pastor Bill kicks off this series by teaching us this and then starting the first "ology" word: Theology- the study of God.