St. Paul's Des Peres Bible Study from KFUO Radio

“For by grace are you saved through faith” is one of the most well known passages in the New Testament from Ephesians 2.  However, there is even more in this chapter from walking in trespasses and sins, to being saved by grace through faith in Christ resulting in a new life of walking in good works and finally, being built up as a "holy temple in the Lord.”  How amazing is our God and all He does...

Pastor David Smith continues studying the book of Ephesians, beginning in chapter 1 verse 15. This continues the introduction to the book, with three sections: thanksgiving, supplication, and praise.

Pastor David Smith begins a study of the book of Ephesians, providing a brief history on the people of Ephesus. Paul writes to the church in Ephesus.  The Apostle spent over three years in Ephesus.  He writes a general letter to them instructing them in a number of areas.  He begins with a Prayer of Praise in 1:3-14.  Interesting is the fact that these verses in the Greek text are one long sentenc...

Rev. Dr. Paul Sieveking finishes studying 1 John 5, including a review of the book and the certainty of eternal life.

As John begins the last chapter of his epistle, he weaves together many themes including faith, love, the Holy Spirit, testimony, water and blood. In just a few verses he ties all these together around Jesus Christ. He affirms that our faith in Jesus Christ overcomes the world. Jesus Christ is the only One who tells us the truth. Jesus Christ is the only One who gives eternal life to all who belie...

In 1John 4 the Apostle says, “God is love.”  Then he proceeds to tell us about the love of God manifested in Jesus Christ.  This is the very nature of God. John shares with us our lives here and in eternity as God gives us His selfless, unconditional, undeserved, eternal love.   John says, ’”No one has seen God.”  Yet, with eyes of faith we see that God is love.

Pastor David Smith continues the study in 1 John, beginning with verse 11. John carefully draws the comparison between those who believe in Jesus Christ and are in a right relationship with God versus those who do not believe and are not in such a relationship.  Faith in Christ translates into a life of loving one’s neighbor.  Without that faith there is the opposite-hatred of one’s neighbor. This...

Pastor Tanner Wade leads as we continue our third week in the epistles of John, looking at what means to remember the true purity of knowledge in the gospel and the impact of John’s wonderful proclamation of “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.

Pastor Thomas reviews some of the background information for 1 John and then launches into a study of 1 John 2, noting especially the references to Christ as our advocate with the Father and the importance of battling sin and acting in love as we live the Christian life.

The pastors of St. Paul's Des Peres begin a multiweek study looking at the three letters of John son of Zebedee. In this first week of study, we look at the setting in which the letter 1 John was most likely written, and examine the themes that John highlights beginning in chapter 1.

Join Pastor David Smith with the conclusion our study of Colossians with Paul’s final instructions and farewell greetings. The Apostle, having never met these people, cares deeply for them as fellow believers. 

Pastor David Smith continues studying Colossians, beginning in chapter 3. As baptized people of God, there are many implications for every part of our life especially the family.  What is the role of husbands, wives, and children?  God’s Word has many insights.  We will also look at the whole concept of slavery in the New Testament and how this was to play out for masters and slaves who were Chris...

Pastor David Smith continues studying Colossians, beginning in chapter 2 verse 16, specifically talking about the heresy of the Colossians.

Pastor David Smith moves from the end of Colossians 1 to begin chapter 2, including conversation on the struggles in the life of a Christian.

Pastor David Smith continues in Colossians 1 beginning at verse 15, regarding who Christ is.

Pastor David Smith begins the book of Colossians.

Pastor David Smith finishes the study of Romans as Paul greets many in Rome and gives a final warning to avoid false teachers.  A glorious doxology closes this important Epistle.

Rev. David Smith continues in Romans 15, Christ the hope of Jews and Gentiles. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.

Today Pastor Kevin Thomson looks at the readings for All Saints' Day, Series A in the Three Year Lectionary. In preparation for All Saints' Day, God's Word from Revelation, 1 John, and Matthew assure us of the hope and comfort we have in Christ.  For all those who believe in Him, there is a blessed promise of an eternal resurrection together with all the saints. This is a rebroadcast from October...

Pastor Tanner Wade continues our study of the book of Romans by reflecting on Romans 14.  Paul calls out the ways we as Christians can be inappropriately judgmental to the detriment of our brothers and sisters in Christ.  Reminding us that even in moments of disagreement, they are those for whom Christ died.

Pastor Glen Thomas leads an in-depth Bible study of Romans 13, including Christians’ relationship to the government, the paying of taxes, and love as the fulfillment of the Law.

Pastor David Smith continues studying Romans 12, beginning at verse 6, including conversation about spiritual gifts.

Rev. David Smith begins Romans 12, which is the transition from justification to sanctification with explanation of the Christian life.

Rev. David Smith continues in Romans 11, including grafting believers into the Body of Christ.

Rev. David Smith leads study on Romans 11. Paul is sharing God’s master plan of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to both Gentiles and Jews. For, God wants all to be saved.