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Lesson 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Part 3

Thirty five percent of content of Luke is not found in any of the other three gospels. Does this mean Luke made it up? In part 2, Mark Lanier discusses the parables and events that are unique to Luke. See if he convinces you that that Luke had a reason for the inclusions. See if […]

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 16 – Acts of the Apostles – Part 1 – Purpose and Overview

People generally do things for reasons, especially if it is something that takes a significant amount of time. The reason may not be well thought out, but if you are going to a great deal of effort, you likely have a reason for doing so! The apostles chose to obey Christ, and the Spirit came. […]

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 21 – 2 Corinthians – Part 2

Paul planned to visit Corinth; instead, he went directly to Macedonia. He could have washed his hands of the Corinthian Church. They were awful to him, even joking about how short he was. From Macedonia he wrote to them, explaining that he decided not to come see them because he felt he could not be […]

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 34 – Hebrews – Overview

9 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 49 – 2nd & 3rd John

Biblical-Literacy Lesson Paraphrases New Testament Survey- Lesson 49: David Capes taught 2 and 3 John. The writer, the Apostle John, identifies himself as the elder. John warned the readers of antichrists, gnosticism, and false teachers by telling the readers that Jesus is God made flesh. John encourages believers to grasp the Truth of Jesus and […]

9 years ago

David B. Capes
Lesson 3 – The Canon – Part 1

Why is the “canon” of Scripture considered the closed collection of documents regarded as Holy Scripture? Do you know how to judge the value of ancient texts, such as the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” with regards to the “canon”? Mark Lanier takes you through the reasons you can have confidence in the Christian New Testament.

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Part 4

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 16 – Acts of the Apostles – Part 2 – Purpose and Overview

Choices and decisions – we make them all day, every day. How do we do so when we want to follow God’s will? In the case of Cornelius, the Holy Spirit fell in a miraculous way on the gentiles before their baptisms. This is very rare in Scripture. Earnest prayer and seeking the direction of […]

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 22 – Romans

In Paul’s letter to the thriving Roman Christian community at the time, he begins his letter as a “servant of Christ” whom god called into the role of an apostle. Paul’s desire is to come to Rome to preach Christ’s death and resurrection as God’s means of forgiveness for everyone’s sins. He condemns the reign […]

12 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 35 – Hebrews – Listening to God

New Testament Survey – Lesson 35: Hebrews – Listening to God The writer of the book of Hebrews used numerous references from the Old Testament to demonstrate the ’voice’ of God through the prophets is consistent with His actions of love in the New Testament. His speaking to us is one long event, and not […]

9 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 50 – Special Series Event Revelation

9 years ago

David Fleming
Lesson 3 – The Canon – Part 2

Do books that are written to make you doubt whether or not the Bible is God’s revelation. Won’t want to be scared? Read this lesson to know how you can be certain of the Canon!

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier