Confidence and Commitment
In today's Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers continues our study of the general epistles. These letters from early christian letters laid the groundwork for our understanding of what a follwer of Christ should be.
The Problem of False Teaching
In today's episode of Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers introduces us to the book of 2nd Peter, and to one of the major themes of the book: that of false teachers.
Final Words Of Instruction
The theme of 1st Peter, as we have discovered, is how to life a Christian life in a secular world. Today on Understanding God's word we reach the final chapter of 1st Peter, and Dr. John Akers shares with us Peter's final words on the subject.
Belief Amongst Unbelief
The Scripture makes it clear that we as Christians are supposed to be different from the rest of the world. But in what way? In today's lesson in Understanding Gods Word, Dr. John Akers elucidates.
This Is What You Are To Be
We know that God wants us to be good people, but what does goodness look like? Philosophers throughout the ages have asked this question, and today we examine it once more with Dr. John Akers in Understanding God's Word.
Devestation Undone
In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers talks us through the relief and release from the burdens of the world provided to us by Jesus Christ.
Reality, Identity, Priority
In today's Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers talks with us about how we as Christians should interact with those around us who do not share our faith.
The Divine Command
If salvation is the way to heaven, why do we need to do anything after we are saved? Why do we need to bother with good deeds and self-improvement after we get that checkmark? In today's lesson on Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers examines this question.
The Foundation Of Our Faith
We are instructed to proclaim the truth of the Gospels, but before we do, we have to make sure that we understand that truth ourselves. In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers lays out the biblical evidence of the truth of the Gospel.
Profile Of A Living Faith
What is God's plan for our lives? This is a classic question for any Christian. We do our best to follow the path that God has laid out for us, but sometimes it sure would be nice to know where that path is going! In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers addresses that question.