In which we discuss Colossians 1:11 ff.; Paul’s prayer for the Colossians; the nature of God’s strength and dominion; the strength of a cleansed conscience; making decisions in the body of Christ; the nature of love; dominion in Genesis; dominion in times of suffering. Tim: Let’s read Paul’s prayer for …

Where we discuss “bearing fruit for death and bearing fruit for life;” the “sinful passions as aroused by the law in Romans 7; post-exilic Judaism; sinful passions of the scribes and Pharisees; Paul and coveting. July 27, 2025 Tim: I've been looking at Romans 7 for years and it has …

In which we review “the knowledge of God,” discuss the bearing of good fruit; confession in the Old Testament; the fruitlessness of the Old Covenant; the fruit of the Gospel. July 20, 2025 Tim: Open up to Colossians 1:9-12. 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not …

In which we discuss the end times theology of the early church; Romans 5 and 8; victory past and present; narcissistic eschatology. July 6, 2025 Tim: Let's take a deeper dive into Colossians 1:5, …because of the hope laid up for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the …

In which we discuss Hebrews 12:25-29; God speaking to them and us; the failure of Israel; Haggai and the exiles; the parable of the Prodigal Son; things material and spiritual; things unshakeable. Tim: Let us turn to Hebrews chapter 12. We are getting into a new passage, but I need …

In which we discuss Hebrews 12; the “myriads of angels;” rabbinic thoughts on “angels;” the Parable of the Wheat and Tares; futurism’s weakness; Satan and the devil. Tim: This is such a beautiful and pivotal passage as it contrasts the two covenants, one of which is not the Gospel we …

Where we discuss the Garden of Eden; what it means to be “naked and not ashamed;” and more discussion on Genesis and the life of Christ. Tim: We're taking a detour here and considering that the Garden of Eden is representative of the Christian community. That idea has fascinated me …

In which we discuss the story of the Garden of Eden as a type of the Christian community. Tim: This is a rabbit trail we are pursuing because of the thought that came to me reading Galatians 3:13. This verse says, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, …

Where we discuss the new things in Isaiah 65; joy and gladness; modern revival; the sufferings of Job; the absence of the curse; things physical and spiritual. February 9, 2025 Tim: We have been looking in Hebrews 12 on the concept of the New Jerusalem. For better understanding we went …

In which we discuss more of Isaiah 65; what is forgotten in the New Heavens and Earth; thoughts on the post-exile Jews; the place of gladness and rejoicing. Tim: Let's read this section of Isaiah 65. We were looking at the concept of the former things that will not come …

In which we discuss Hebrews 12:18-24; that the Old Testament must be interpreted as speaking of Jesus; Psalm 2; the Mount of Transfiguration; Psalm 9; Psalm 14. Tim: We are still contrasting the difference in the two covenants, one being illustrated as Mount Sinai which is a place full of …

Where we discuss Israel’s failure; the terrors at Mt. Sinai; Exodus 19; contrasting covenants; the shadow and the body. January 5, 2024 Tim: One of the things we've established in our studies is that there are many theological issues where we can demonstrate grace and not be dogmatic. In a …

Where we discuss sanctification, progressive or a gift; early church views on holiness; sanctification and morals; Stephen’s message on Israel’s failure; Pharisees and sinners; Jesus and his Father; self-examination; the Open Heaven; the body of Christ. December 8, 2024 Tim: We are in Hebrews 12 where the author is giving …

We discuss decisions made under the Gospel and how the consequences can be positive or negative; how our best achievements can be forgotten if we buck the system. November 10, 2024 Tim: Before we get into Hebrews, let us do some review. The tax collectors and sinners didn't need to …

In which we discuss the Old Testament heroes, their faith over their morals; the nature of agreeing with one another and the Gospel community Tim: We have been discussing the values and problems that come because of our worldview. A person's worldview is what defines things you consider right or …

In which we discuss the faith of Noah and the nature of judgment, both then and now. June 30, 2024 Tim: We have been approaching our study from a perspective of first century fulfillment of all the prophecies. It helps to understand that everything said and written in the Old and …

In which we discuss Enoch; the problems with Enoch; and a theory about what happened to Enoch. Tim:  “By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being …

In which we discuss the faith of Abel; his brother Cain and their sacrifices; sweaty sacrifices; connecting the Scribes and Pharisees. Tim: We are now in Hebrews 11 which has been traditionally called the “Roll Call of Faith.” These are brief biographies of Old Testament characters. “By faith Abel offered …

In which we discuss the Old Testament people of faith; the cosmology of Sheol; the plague of self-righteousness; the promise of land to Israel; the folly of a rebuilt temple; the idea of “being saved;” the afterlife. Tim: Shifting our paradigm is never easy and breaking with tradition is always …

Where we discuss ‘driving out’ from the Garden and the temple; withered fig trees and covenants; Jeremiah 8; the Parable of the Landowner; outlaw vine-growers and irritated religious leaders. Tim: I want us to examine some interesting things in Matthew 21. I've shared some of my struggle in my opposition …