Epistles of Paul

In this class we will introduce and discuss the background to Paul's letters to the Corinthians and what topics those letters addressed.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 and examine the following: The apostle Paul introduces himself and greets the Corinthian church. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 1:17 thru 1 Corinthians 2:5 and examine the following: Paul underscores the centrality of the message of...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 2:6-11 and examine the following: Paul discusses God's wisdom. He distinguishes between worldly wisdom and...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 2:12 thru 1 Corinthians 3:5 and examine the following: Paul contrasts spiritual discernment with worldly...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 3:6-22 and examine the following: Paul uses agricultural imagery to convey spiritual truths. He compares...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and examine the following: Paul describes himself as a servant of Christ and emphasizes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 and examine the following: Paul addresses a case of immorality within the Corinthian church. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 5:8 thru 1 Corinthians 6:5 and examine the following: Paul continues addressing the Corinthian church's...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 6:6-20 and examine the following: Paul addresses the Corinthian believers' legal disputes and warns...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 6:19 thru 1 Corinthians 7:9 and examine the following: Paul emphasizes the sanctity of believers' bodies...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 7:10–16 and examine the following: Paul addresses the issue of marriage and divorce. He instructs married...

In this class we will discuss the issue of divorce and remarriage mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 7:17–40 and examine the following: Paul advises believers to remain in the life situation they were in...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 and examine the following: Paul addresses the issue of eating food sacrificed to idols. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:1–24 and examine the following: Paul defends his apostleship, asserting his right to receive support but...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:23–26 and examine the following: Paul expresses his commitment to the gospel by stating that he becomes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:27 thru 1 Corinthians 10:13 and examine the following: Paul stresses self-discipline to avoid...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 10:13-33 and examine the following: Paul reassures believers that God provides a way to endure temptations...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 11:1–16 and examine the following: Paul discusses gender roles and decorum in worship. He commends...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 and examine the following: Paul addresses disorderly conduct during the Lord's Supper. He rebukes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 and examine the following: Paul discusses spiritual gifts, emphasizing their diverse nature and...

In this class we will continue our discussion of the various spiritual gifts that God gives to benefit His Church.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 and examine the following: Paul uses the analogy of the human body to illustrate the unity and...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:1–5 and examine the following: Paul extols the supremacy of love over spiritual gifts. He emphasizes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:5 thru 1 Corinthians 14:9 and examine the following: Paul continues his discourse on love and its...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:5 thru 1 Corinthians 14:9 and examine the following: Paul discusses the importance of clear...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 14:36 thru 1 Corinthians 15:31 and examine the following: Paul addresses various matters concerning order...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 15:29–58 and examine the following: Paul discusses the significance of the resurrection and its...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 16:1–23 and examine the following: Paul gives practical instructions on financial support for the...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 1:1–10 and examine the following: Paul greets the Corinthian church, affirming his apostolic authority. He...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 1:11 thru 2 Corinthians 2:11 and examine the following: Paul expresses gratitude for the Corinthians'...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 2:12 thru 2 Corinthians 3:11 and examine the following: Paul describes his journey to Troas, his anxiety...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 3:13 thru 2 Corinthians 4:18 and examine the following: Paul contrasts Moses' veil with the unveiled glory...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 and examine the following: Paul discusses the hope of resurrection and the longing for an eternal...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 5:12 thru 2 Corinthians 6:2 and examine the following: Paul defends his ministry, encouraging the...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 6:3–18 and examine the following: Paul urges believers to avoid giving offense and to commend themselves...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 7:1 thru 2 Corinthians 8:24 and examine the following: Paul urges believers to pursue holiness out of...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 9:1 thru 2 Corinthians 10:12 and examine the following: Paul encourages the Corinthians to follow through...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 10:13 thru 2 Corinthians 11:33 and examine the following: Paul emphasizes that his boasting is limited to...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 12:1–19 and examine the following: Paul describes a divine vision and revelation he experienced. He...

In this final class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 12:20 thru 2 Corinthians 13:14  and examine the following: Paul expresses concern about finding the...

Discover the powerful world behind Paul’s letter to the Romans and how the Roman Empire shaped the spread of the Gospel. This brief introduction sets...

Step into first-century Rome and uncover the world behind Paul’s letter to the Romans, from imperial monuments and crowded city life to slavery...

Discover the religious world of first-century Rome and see why Paul’s message in Romans was so revolutionary. This episode reveals how Roman gods...

Why did Paul write the book of Romans, and why does it matter today? Discover how this powerful letter lays out the gospel, unites believers, and...

Paul’s words in Romans 1 challenge us to ask: why are so many ashamed of the true gospel? In this class, we explore how the gospel calls for...

What happens when humanity rejects God’s truth and replaces it with its own ideas? In Romans 1–2, Paul reveals both the consequences of that choice...

What does Paul really mean by justification, and is conscience enough to make someone right before God? In this study of Romans 2, we uncover Paul’s...

If the law can’t save us, why does it matter—and what makes us right with God? Romans 3 reveals the powerful truth that while the law exposes sin...

What truly makes us right with God—our efforts, or our faith? In Romans 3–4, Paul reveals the powerful truth of justification through faith and shows...

What does it really mean to be justified by faith—and does grace mean we can keep sinning? In Romans 5–6, Paul reveals how Christ not only forgives us...

What does baptism really mean, and why does Paul tie it so closely to freedom from sin in Romans 6? Examine how baptism pictures the death of the old...

In Romans 7, Paul shows that grace does not abolish God’s law—it frees us from sin’s penalty so we can belong to Christ and bear fruit to God. This...

What does it really mean to live “in the Spirit” and be free from condemnation? Romans 8 reveals how God’s Spirit transforms our lives, empowers us to...

Paul’s message in Romans 8 comes alive when we see how the “Spirit of adoption” would have resonated in the Roman world, pointing to our future...

Paul shows in Romans 8 that God’s people are not only His children, but heirs of His promises and joint heirs with Christ, with a future far greater...

How does God help us when we feel overwhelmed, weak, or unable to even find the words to pray? In this study of Romans 8, discover the comfort of...

If God is for us, who can truly stand against us? In this study of Romans 8, discover why no trial, accusation, or spiritual power can separate God’s...

In Romans 9, Paul shows that God is always just, merciful, and fully in control of His plan. This lecture explains the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart...

Did God reject Israel—or has His plan been unfolding all along? In this lecture on Romans 9–10, discover how God’s mercy, the role of Christ, and true...

Why did Israel reject the gospel—and does that mean they’ve been cast away forever? In Romans 10–11, Paul reveals a powerful truth about faith...

Paul shows in Romans 12 that a true Christian life is a living sacrifice—transformed in mind, united in purpose, and devoted to God through humble...

What does God expect from Christians when it comes to government authority—and when should we resist it? In this study of Romans 13–14, discover how...

Are Christians free to believe anything when it comes to food and personal choices? Romans 14–15 reveals a deeper truth—it's not about abolishing God...

In Romans 16, Paul closes his letter with more than just greetings. This final chapter reveals the heart of the early Church through faithful servants...