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Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a topical study in the book of Proverbs: wisdom in relationships. He investigates the biblical plan for relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors, and even people and their government. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Proverbs with a comparison between the wise man and the fool. He discusses the fear of God, the personal character of each, and closes with a look at the "wife of noble character" in Proverbs 31. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a close look at Proverbs 5-9. He addresses the wisdom of sexual fidelity, whether or not Lady Wisdom is a type of Christ, and more. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Continuing his class on the wisdom literature, Dr. Michael Nicholson digs into the first four chapters of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the major themes, the outline, and the first several exhortations from the father to his son. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the wisdom literature with an overview of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the themes and theology as well as the form and function of the book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) with an introduction to the genre. He reviews their purpose and meaning, worldview, facets and forms, and shares a brief synopsis of each wisdom book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

In his final class on the Pastoral Epistles, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final charge to Timothy regarding faithful ministry, and reflects on the Apostle as an example of remaining faithful until the end of our earthly lives. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

In his penultimate class, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final encouragements to Timothy, noting the final authority which Holy Scripture has in anchoring the fidelity of the church in proclamation and ministry. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an in-depth look at what Scripture means when it refers to "the last days," and how Christ's victory over Satan, sin, and death comforts and assures us in times of suffering and affliction. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles, identifying three metaphors for, and three marks of, faithful ministry from 2 Timothy, chapter 2. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an introduction to 2 Timothy. St. Paul encourages Timothy to pursue fidelity amid suffering, even as the Apostle himself writes from a Roman jail awaiting his own martyrdom. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Anne Kennedy wraps up the 2021 Fall Retreat with a look at the difference between self-care and the care offered us in Christ Jesus. True rest comes only from resting in him.

Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat by turning to the Gospel: it is precisely in our failures that God meets us.

Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how even complete success by the world's standards ("under the sun") cannot bring the satisfaction we desperately seek. This talk is a careful look at Ecclesiastes 2.

Anne Kennedy kicks off the 2021 Fall Retreat with a talk about success, failure, and how we misunderstand the two, diving deep into the story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16.

Bryan Lilly continues his study of the Pastoral Epistles with a concluding session on 1 Timothy and Titus, looking at the various ways that St. Paul encourages Timothy and Titus in their ministries and how we can draw encouragement from the same. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at St. Paul's teaching regarding the Christian's fidelity to God in light of worldly authority. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a look at what Scripture and Paul teaches us about relationships within the family of God from 1 Timothy 5.1–2 and Titus 2.1–8. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by teaching on the offices of Bishop, Presbyter, and Deacon from 1 Timothy 3.1-13. He considers the qualifications, functions, and responsibilities for each office, contrasting God's design for Church leadership with the false teachers. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Refuge International team, led by Executive Director Matt Reynolds, visits Grace Anglican to make a presentation about their many volunteer opportunities.

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a special look at Titus 3:5. He considers the phrase "washing of regeneration" as it is used in our liturgy for Holy Baptism and the Thirty-Nine Articles, comparing our theology of baptism to both Roman Catholicism and non-sacramental traditions. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by looking at what 1 Timothy and Titus teaches us about the gospel. He looks at the gospel as God's redemptive plan revealed in Jesus Christ, the relationship between God's saving grace and good works, and introduces the theme of the Church as the family of God. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Bryan Lilly continues his class on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at the false teachers' doctrine and its fruit. Their contentiousness infected the church, bringing about division and disunity. That same contentiousness is found in each of us, innate, feeding on our unbelief, insecurity, and anger, looking for opportunities to reactivate. Finally, he explored at St. Paul’s testimony which shows...

Bryan Lilly begins his class on the Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus). In this first class, he introduces the letters, their original recipients, and the major themes. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers some questions to conclude his class on the biblical worldview: what about intersex? "Side B" Christians? Ancestral sins? These and more questions are addressed in this final session. Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.