Solus Christus, Part 3 - The Defense and Application

Various Scriptures

The Inseparable Love of God

Romans 8:35-39

Colossians Lesson 12: Put to Death What is Earthly in You

Colossians 3:5-11

This lesson focuses on two things. First, we look at what is earthly in us. Second, we look at how it is put to death. The first part is an exposition of the passage, and the second part is a short look at some of the thoughts from John Owens book the "Mortification of Sin."

Solus Christus, Part 2 - Solus Christus & the Other Solas

Various Scriptures

What Shall We Say To These Things?

Romans 8:31-37

Colossians Lesson 11: Set Your Mind on Things Above

Colossians 3:1-4

This lesson starts by exploring what Paul meant when he said, "Set your minds on things above." It then considers three reasons why we should set our minds on things above as revealed in the text. The three reason are: 1. You have been raised in Christ, 2. Your life is hidden in Christ, and 3. Glory will be experienced when Christ returns.

God's Perfect Plan For His People

Romans 8:28-30

Solus Christus, Part 1 - Typologies of Christ

Various Texts

Colossians Lesson 10: Self-Made Religion

Colossians 2:20-23

This lesson looks at three things. 1. What are the "elemental spirits of the world?" 2. Self-made religion. 3. Our battle with the flesh. Sub-topics include legalism, denying the body, ritualism, and the sufficiency of Christ.

Here's How the Holy Spirit Helps

Romans 8:26-27

Sola Gratia, Part 3 - All of Grace

Various Texts

Colossians Lesson 9: Do Not Be Disqualified

Colossians 2:16-19

This lesson look at how people who deny the sufficiency of Christ will judge true Christians. As sub-categories this lesson covers the three aspects of the Mosaic law, Christian liberty, asceticism, and a few old Baptist taboos.

Sola Gratia, Part 2 - The Biblical Exposition of Saving Grace

Various Texts

What Will We Do While We Wait?

Romans 8:23-25

Colossians Lesson 8 - The Triumph of Christ

Colossians 2:10-15

This lesson reminds us that we have everything we need in Christ by following Paul's thought regarding the triumph of Christ in us and outside of us. We examine four things, 1. Christ has filled us, 2. Christ has given us new life, 3. Christ has cancelled our debt, and 4. Christ has disarmed and shamed the enemy.

Creations Eager Longing

Romans 8:18-22

Sola Gratia, Part 1 - Four Historical Perspectives on Grace

Colossians Lesson 7: Do Not Be Taken Captive

Colossians 2:8-9

This lesson examines three things. 1. What does Paul mean when he says, "do not be taken captive?" 2. What does Paul mean by "philosophy and empty deceit?" 3. It looks at seven questions that get to the heart of any worldview, in order to find out whether it is built on the Rock of Christ Jesus or on sinking sand.

Sola Fide, Part 3 - Sola Fide Defended

Various Texts

Defending Sola Fide by looking at James 2:18-24, Luke 18:18-31 and other texts commonly used by those who disagree with Sola Fide. Do those texts support or oppose justification by faith alone?

The Spirit Filled Child of God

Romans 8:14-17

Be Killing Sin

Romans 8:12-13

Colossians Lesson 6: Rooted and Built Up

Colossians 2:1-7

In this lesson we look at three things. We are told to have full assurance of understanding, we are warned not to be deluded by plausible arguments, and finally, we are encouraged to be rooted and built up in Christ Jesus. Other questions explored are, how do we know if we are knitted together in love, what are some of the plausible arguments used by the world, and what does it mean to think Christianly about everything.

Sola Fide, Part 2 - Sola Fide Demonstrated

Various Texts

Sola Fide demonstrated throughout the Bible, using various texts.

Colossians Lesson 5: Filling Up What is Lacking

Colossians 1:24-29

In this lesson we look at the role that suffering plays in ministry as we unpack Paul's statement, "I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions." We also look at what Paul means by mystery, and by what power it is all accomplished.

Sola Fide, Part 1 - Sola Fide Defined

Various Texts

Introduction to Sola Fide, including history of heresies and discussion of Calvinism and the Baptist Confession of Faith.

The Spirit Who Lives Within You

Romans 8:9-11

Colossians Lesson 4: Continue in the Faith

Colossians 1:21-23

This lessons looks at three primary points, 1. remember who you were, 2. remember what Christ has done for you, and 3. hold fast to the gospel. Other subtopics include biblical reasoning (deductive and inductive), the noetic effects of sin, and the perseverance of the saints.

Colossians Lesson 3: Image of the Invisible God

Colossians 1:15-20

Sola Scriptura, Part 2 - Sola Scripture Demonstrated

Various Texts

Two Kinds of People

Romans 8:5-11