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Is God Guilt of Fraud (Formerly The Greatness of God: Examining God's CV)

As the series has progressed the concept that God is good and great must be reconciled with his commands to put entire cities to death. The question is then more aptly stated, “Is God Guilty of Fraud?” These lessons and videos are part of a series: Is God Guilty of Fraud (formerly, The Greatness of God) – Mark Lanier, A trial lawyer by trade, examines the truth of God’s greatness by examining His Curriculum Vitae (CV). In consecutive lessons, Mark uses God’s CV to understand who He is, what his greatness has to do with us, why God has done horrible things and allows evil, what is the truth about God’s greatness, does God’s CV indicate that he keeps his promises and does God’s CV include references that back up the claim to His greatness? In consecutive lessons, he uses God’s CV to understand who He is what his greatness has to do with us why God has done horrible things and allows evil what is the truth about God’s greatness whether God’s CV indicate that he keeps his promises does God’s CV include references that back up the claim to His greatness For the YouTube Playlist of this series, go here. For the podcast, go here.

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Romans Study

Session 15 – Romans; Romans 5:15-21: Mark Lanier, 09/07/25

We don't boast in our achievements or our ancestry—we boast only in the cross of Christ. Your life has cosmic significance; you're not just trying to be a good person, you're participating in God's restoration of all things.
Romans Study

Session 14 – Romans; Romans 5:12-15: Mark Lanier, 08/31/25

Embrace the love of your Lord who has worked for eternity to save you—because it is that awesome.

4 months ago

Mark Lanier
Romans Study

Session 13 – Romans; Romans 5:6-11: Mark Lanier, 08/24/25

Christ died for weak sinners—not because we deserved it, but because God's love triumphs over human failure. You are not God's enemy anymore; through Christ's death, God has turned you into His friend.
Romans Study

Session 12 – Romans; Romans 5: Mark Lanier, 08/17/25

Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope—and hope will not put us to shame because God's love has been poured into our hearts.

4 months ago

Mark Lanier
A Trial Lawyer's Brief on Biblical Law: A Reflection of God’s Character

Session 5 – Philippians; Friendship: David Capes, 07/27/25

Friendship in the ancient world meant sharing your life together—participating in both the good and the bad. Christianity comes along and redefines those categories, breaking down barriers of inequality between rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, slave and free.

5 months ago

David Capes
Philippians Summer 2025

Session 1 – Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship: David Capes, 06/29/25

Friendship is central to the gospel and there is a tremendous lack of friendship in probably your life. True friendship means we share life together—the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows.

6 months ago

David Capes
Romans Study

Session 11 – Romans; Romans 4: Mark Lanier, 06/22/25

Abraham was justified by faith 30 years before circumcision, proving righteousness comes through trusting God, not through works or law. Grace—God's unmerited favor through Christ's death and resurrection—has always been God's plan A for making us right before Him.

6 months ago

Mark Lanier
Romans Study

Session 10 – Romans; Romans 4:1-9: Mark Lanier, 06/15/25

Abraham was justified by faith, not works—a principle that applies to all believers. God justifies the ungodly through Christ, offering complete forgiveness and joy to anyone who believes.

6 months ago

Mark Lanier
Special Events - Interview

Special Event – Mark interviews special guest Scott Sager

Mark interviewed a special guest during today’s class: Dr. W. Scott Sager, minister, professor,speaker,community leader,and author based in Nashville,TN. Scott first shared some general background. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas in a Christian family.His dad was a church song leader. He attended Abilene Christian University, studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, received […]

6 months ago

Mark Lanier, Scott Sager
Romans Study

Session 9 – Romans; Romans 3:20-31 through 4:1: Mark Lanier, 06/01/25

No human being can be justified before God through works of the law; instead, God's righteousness is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Our only boast is in Christ's sacrifice, for salvation is entirely God's initiative and grace, not something we earn through our own efforts.

7 months ago

Mark Lanier
Romans Study

Session 8 – Romans; The “Gold” in Paul’s Words, Romans 3:21-26: Mark Lanier, 05/25/25

God's righteousness is revealed through Christ's death and resurrection, declaring all believers "not guilty." Christ's sacrifice satisfies God's wrath and covers our sins, justifying us before Him.

7 months ago

Mark Lanier
Romans Study

Session 7 – Romans; Romans 3:21-26: Mark Lanier, 05/18/25

5/18/25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the book of Romans with insights into Romans Chapter 3:21-26 with an exploration into the Greco Roman language vs English. He divided the lesson as follows: 1. Explore the word group  Ancient Greek origin of “dike” which means, right, justice, punishment.  Translated into English it uses various words […]

7 months ago

Mark Lanier