Issues In Perspective

Dr. Eckman leads discussion of the scroll & Seven Seals: John's vision focuses on why we should worship Jesus, the One worthy to open the Seals.

Jesus' shares his message to the church at Laodicea, and John's writings turns to his vision of the Throne of Heaven.

Jesus speaks in John's vision to the churches at Sardis, condemning them for being a 'dead' church & confronting them with a process to renew their hearts. He also tells the church at Philadelphia that He will vindicate & protect them. We are encouraged today by both to renew our own spiritual passion & trust in God in all situations.

Jesus speaks to the churches at Pergamum & Thyatira, telling them to protect the purity of sound doctrine in the Church. There should be no compromise to the foundational theology of the Bible: It is important to the Lord what we believe & how we protect that in our hearts & minds.

Jesus speaks to the church at Smyrna in John's vision, commending them for enduring suffering & persecution. Today, we are encouraged to be faithful in all situations, for our reward is eternal life.

John shares Jesus' words from his vision as he addresses the church at Ephesus, commending them for their endurance, and reminding them how they've lost their sense of their first love, Jesus. We are reminded today that without love, the Church's work is lifeless.

Dr. Eckman leads discussion as John describes his vision of the risen Christ

Dr. Eckman begins a new study of the Book of Revelation: presenting Jesus as Lord of the Universe, and now his final Kingdom will be ushered in.

Ending discussion on The Final Vision of Daniel: how the prophecy was fulfilled & details of prophecy still to come, as we set the stage to begin a new study of the Book of Revelations.

Continued discussion of Daniel's Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks, and the beginnings of the Final Vision of Daniel.

Daniel's Prayer & the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks - Dr. Eckman leads discussion of this powerful prayer to restore his people & his nation.

The Vision of the Ram & He-Goat: we discuss this dream of Daniel's, and the detailed view it provides of future events as they pertains to Israel.

Dr. Eckman leads discussion of Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts, a dream with striking similarities to the dream of Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 2: Both outline the 4 great kingdoms of the world, and the 5th kingdom-to-come which is far superior.

Dr. Eckman leads in-depth discussion of Daniel & the Lion's Den.

The Writing on the Wall: God uses Daniel to tell King Belshazzar that he has not glorified & honored God with his actions as King, just as his ancestors did, and that the days of his Kingdom are over.

King Nebuchadnezzer's remarkable royal proclamation glorifying God is an account of mysterious dream, Daniel's interpretation, and God's fulfillment of the dream raise interesting questions, including discussion of Nebuchadnezzer's place in heaven.

Nebuchadnezzar built an idol of himself, and threw Daniel into the fire for not worshipping. Dr. Eckman leads discussion on how God changed Nebuchadnezzar's heart.

We discuss The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar: the King's threat to his court, how Daniel prayed for insight to know & interpret the King's dream, and how this dream revealed a broad framework for history.

Dr. Eckman begins a new bible study on the book of Daniel, beginning with Daniel's exile to Babylon, and his education & training under King Nebuchadnezzar.

We complete our study of 2 Thessalonians, with Paul's encouragement to believers to live holy & productive lives.

Paul reminds us that God loves His people & we are in the process of being sanctified. We are reminded to hold fast to His teachings, and encourage others to consider to the Gospel of the Lord.

In 2nd Thessalonians 2, we have a brief summary of the End times, including discussion of events that must occur before the judgments of the Day of the Lord.

Paul reminds the Thessalonian people of his teachings on end times & discusses 'The Man of Lawlessness'. We are reminded to set aside fears & wonders of this coming time, and to focus the promise that Jesus will return for His people.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 states "He will punish those who do not know God." Dr Eckman takes us to Romans 1, 2, & 3 to discuss this verse & give understanding on 'being accountable to the Light received."

Paul's 2nd letter to the Thessalonians begins with comfort & understanding for the people of this Church enduring much suffering. Paul encourages them that their faith & love grows during such times, and that such difficulties are evidence of their righteous judgement.