February 14, 2024
Academic Lectures
Interpreting the Bible Correctly (Condensed Lecture)
October 14, 2021
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves discusses the science and art of biblical interpretation, which is formally called hermeneutics. He explores various methods and principles for understanding the Bible and properly applying its teachings.
Discerning Truth from Error
October 7, 2021
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves discusses the topic of spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment requires abiding in the True Vine (i.e., the Lord Jesus Christ) and knowing his Word. A discerning person commits himself or herself to the truth of the Word of God and rejects what the church has understood historically to be unbiblical.
Witnessing to Intellectuals
June 17, 2021
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. continues with the second part of a multi-part series on Christian apologetics, which he defines as the science and art of Christian persuasion. He argues that Christianity is built upon a solid spiritual and intellectual foundation and that it makes sense of the world in which we live.
A Brief Introduction to Christian Apologetics
June 10, 2021
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the topic of Christian apologetics. He defines “Christian Apologetics” as the science and art of Christian persuasion. The goal of the discipline is to demonstrate persuasively that the gospel is true in what it affirms.
The Spiritual Disciplines of Solitude and Silence
April 4, 2020
- Wilfred Graves
- Spiritual Disciplines
- Academic Lectures
- spiritual disciplines
- spiritual formation
- spiritual growth
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence. Solitude is the state of being alone. It is being isolated from noise and distractions. The discipline of silence is the voluntary removal of noise from our surroundings. It is often necessary to remove ourselves from noise and people in order to connect with God and receive his instructions. To download notes and other materials related to this video, please visit https://www.wilfredgraves.org/lecture040420.
An Introduction to Spiritual Disciplines
April 3, 2020
- Wilfred Graves
- Spiritual Disciplines
- Academic Lectures
- spiritual disciplines
- spiritual formation
- spiritual growth
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the topic of spiritual disciplines. A spiritual discipline is a physical or mental activity that a Christian does to foster his or her spiritual growth. Spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, Scriptural meditation, and public worship allow us to create space in our lives for the Lord so that we can fellowship with him and become more like him. To download notes and other materials related to this video, please visit https://www.wilfredgraves.org/lecture040320.
How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, Pt 2
March 23, 2020
In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. continues his discussion of Biblical hermeneutics . This second video focuses on the topic of genre, a term that refers to different types or varieties of literature. The Bible contains narratives, parables, Wisdom literature, poetry, letters, apocalyptic literature, and other genres. These genres all have separate rules of interpretation that must be understood to interpret the Bible correctly.
How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, Pt 1
March 23, 2020
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 God has said to us in his Word.