In this video (recorded on 3-28-20), Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. prays for your ability to overcome fear (see Isaiah 41:10). Although the world is currently facing the coronavirus pandemic, there is still no reason for believers to harbor fear in our hearts. The reason is that God is greater than any sickness or disease. He… Read More »
A Prayer of Peace, Healing, and Protection against the Coronavirus
COVID-19: A PRAYER OF PEACE, HEALING, AND PROTECTION With news of the Coronavirus, Malaika and I would like to speak a prayer of peace, healing, and protection over you today. “Heavenly Father, you are worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Thank you for the gift of salvation that was made possible through our Lord’s… Read More »
No Distance in Prayer!
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. prays for your physical healing (see James 5:14-15). Although, the world is currently practicing social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, there is no distance in prayer. We can pray for one another no matter how large the physical separation between us. Please click on the image below… Read More »
A Prayer for the Body of Christ
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. prays for individuals, local churches and the larger Body of Christ as the world practices social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Please click on the image below to access the video. Quick Links – Download the WGM mobile app. – Watch sermons and teachings from Dr. Graves. -… Read More »
Interpreting the Bible Correctly, Parts 1 and 2
How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, Part 1 In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the topic of Biblical hermeneutics to participants in the 2013 West Angeles Church monthly seminar on Christian Apologetics. He defines “Biblical Hermeneutics” as the science and art of interpreting the Bible. The discipline helps believers to truly understand what… Read More »
The Lord’s Benefits (Psalm 103:1-5)
Psalm 103 is a hymn about the many reasons to honor and praise God. We must never forget the good things that he has done for us. Verses 1 through 5 mention six wonderful benefits that God grants to his people. These benefits include: 1. Forgiveness 2. Healing 3. Redemption from Destruction (Protection) 4. A… Read More »
Work on Me, Jesus!
Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10… Read More »
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Basic Facts about COVID-19 COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can be severe, and some cases have caused death. The new coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory… Read More »
American Church History Resources
Dr. Wilfred Graves is making available the full set of student notes from his American Church History course that was offered at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2014. The course explored some of the major people, themes, and movements that have shaped Christian belief and practice in North America from the Puritan beginnings to the present… Read More »
Early Church History Resources
Early Church History This period basically picks up where the New Testament leaves off. The events of the New Testament end at or around the close of the first century. The period which we will call early church history covers from around A. D. 100 to A. D. 600. During this period, Christians faced persecution… Read More »