The Birth of Jesus The Gospels of Matthew and Luke record the birth of Jesus to Joseph and Mary. He is described as conceived of the Holy Spirit, his birth to the Virgin Mary fulfilling the messianic prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. He is born in Bethlehem of Judea. Mary and Joseph call the newborn child… Read More »
West Angeles Bible College “Bible Introduction” Student Notes
Clink on the links below to download the notes and PowerPoint slides or to watch the videos: 9-12-2019 Apologetics and the Bible (Student Handout) 9-12-19 Apologetics and the Bible Part 1 (PowerPoint) What is Christian Apologetics? (Video) Apologetics and the Bible Part 1: The Consistency of the Bible (Video) 9-19-2019 Apologetics and the Bible (Student… Read More »
Introduction to Ephesians 4-6
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians is divided into two basic sections. The first three chapters consist primarily of doctrine or teaching about the Church’s position in Christ. In these chapters, Paul informs the members of the Church of who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. Now we come to the second… Read More »
Recap of Ephesians 1-3
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians is divided into two basic sections. The first three chapters consist primarily of doctrine or teaching about the Church’s position in Christ. In these chapters, Paul informs the members of the Church of who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. God has given us an abundance… Read More »
Who am I? – The Believer’s Identity in Christ (Ephesians 3)
A small donation to the ministry will help us to spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers… Read More »
Paul’s Second Apostolic Prayer for the Ephesians (Ephesians 3:14-21)
I have found that one of the most effective ways to pray is to use the words of Scripture itself. When I pray the Scriptures, the will of God becomes clearer to me and the promises of God take on new life. Praying the Scriptures renews my mind and conforms my will to the will… Read More »
Miracles in the Bible (Two-part Series)
Old Testament Material The following video is entitled “Miracles in the Old Testament.” It was recorded on June 11, 2019. New Testament Material The following video is entitled “Miracles in the New Testament.” It was recorded on August 6, 2019. Quick Links – Link to: PowerPoint Presentation (6-11-19) – Link to: Old Testament Handout (6-11-19)… Read More »
Who am I? – The Believer’s Identity in Christ (Ephesians 2)
A small donation to the ministry will help us spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is… Read More »
Work on Me, Jesus! (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Ephesians 2:8-10 is a beautiful passage about the wonderful salvation that believers have in Christ. Verse 10 reads: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” The word “workmanship” (Greek: poiema) can also be translated “masterpiece.” Christians are God’s masterpiece because… Read More »
Who am I? – The Believer’s Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1)
The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is our position in Christ. To fully embrace our true identity in Christ, we must first trust what Jesus… Read More »