Issues In Perspective

The Christian has an upward and a forward look in the walk with Jesus, which results in a strategy for holiness.

Legalism and asceticism are of no value in earning God's favor; only faith in Jesus Christ alone results in salvation.

True spirituality is not gained through legalistic rules or mystical experiences, but is only the result of our spiritual unity with Jesus and the indwelling Spirit of God.

Paul reminds the church that Jesus' sacrifice produced judicial forgiveness, payment of their debt for sin through His sacrifice, and, in doing so, Christ disarmed and shamed Satan and the fallen angels.

As we receive Christ as Savior, we are to walk in Him, rooted, built up, strengthened and abounding in thankfulness.

Christ's ministry of reconciliation produced significant transformation in the Colossian believer' lives. Paul's ministry to them involved one of suffering and of stewarding God's Word faithfully.

Paul gives a short, concise description of Jesus, to help combat the heresy in Colosse.

The results of living a life pleasing to God, and how the purpose for all things is realized in Jesus.

In-depth discussion of Paul's thanksgiving for the faith of the Colossians, and his prayer for their spiritual growth.

A new study of the book of Colossians: setting up the scene in Colosse, introduction, and analysis of Paul's greeting to begin chapter 1.

The conclusion of our study of Hebrews, as the author shares what the Christian life looks like.

Lessons from Hebrews on the reasons and rationale when God's disciplines His children.

Continued discussion of Old Testament examples of faith & perseverance, and how we can apply this today.

Discussion and examples of Old Testament saints who exhibited faith and perseverance.

Discussing the 4th warning passage to believers in the Book of Hebrews: the peril of rejecting Christ's sacrifice.

More in-depth discussion from Dr Eckman: Jesus as our High Priest & the Mediator of the New Covenant.

The Old Covenant is superseded: we discuss the "better promises" of the New Covenant.

Insightful discussion of Jesus as our High Priest & His superiorities over the imperfect Levitical priesthood as understood in Biblical times.

In-depth discussion of the term "falling away" from Christ, the certainty of God's promises, & Jesus as the High Priest of the New Covenant.

The warnings of becoming 'dull' to the Word of God, due to complacency & personal choices of sin. We are encouraged to practice wisdom & discernment in our lives daily.

Hebrews 5 discusses how Jesus is superior as our reputable high priest - a concept that was difficult to grasp for Jews of the ancient world.

In-depth discussion of the 3 different "rests" spoken of in Hebrews 4, that the Lord provides His people.

Hebrews Chapter 3 establishes the greatness & superiority of Jesus as compared to Moses. The writer also encourages readers to listen to the Word of God, and warns against unbelief & its consequences.

In today's study, we learn the proven superiority of Jesus over angels by appealing to His nature. The thesis is that He did not come to earth to save angels, but to save humanity.

Dr. Eckman leads discussion of Christ's superiority to Angels.