18 Video results for: Pauline Epistles

• Paul and the Ephesians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  Examines how Paul designed Ephesians to teach Christians how to build, maintain and thrive in God's kingdom.
  Lesson 3 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles
• Paul and the Philippians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 5 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • Does Philippians address all types of suffering, or only suffering for the gospel?
  • Is Paul's joy related to his suffering, or to his relationship with the Philippians?
  • Was it sinful for Paul to want to die?
  • Is the joy Paul described more a recognition of Christ than an emotive experience?
  • How could Paul be both depressed and joyful at the same time?
  • Did Christian or secular virtues motivate the Philippians to care for Paul?
  • Why did Paul feel such strong affection for the Philippians?
  • Was it normal for very diverse groups to be involved in the same local congregation?
  • Should we focus on both Paul and Timothy as joint authors of Philippians?
  • What can we learn from the way that Paul exhorted Euodia and Syntyche?
  • What did Paul mean when he said that Jesus made himself nothing?
  • What is the difference between perseverance and preservation?
  • Do our good works contribute to our salvation?
  • Does God ever use the outwardly good works of unbelievers to bring them to faith?
  • How can good things come from preaching the gospel with wicked motives?
  • How should we respond to those who preach the gospel with wicked motives?
  • Who are the "true circumcision"?
  • What are the central concepts of the gospel?
  • How can we identify and deal with false teachers?
  
  Lesson 5 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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• Paul and the Ephesians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 3 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • Why do some people question Paul's authorship of Ephesians?
  • In what ways is Ephesians similar to Paul's other writings?
  • Why is the authorship of Ephesians important?
  • Why would someone forge a letter in Paul's name?
  • Did Paul really write this letter to the Ephesians? If not, what difference does it make?
  • Does this letter address local problems in Ephesus, or only in the wider community?
  • Why should a Gentile be excited about a Jewish Messiah?
  • Do God's promises to Old Testament Israel apply to the church?
  • Have significant distinctions between Jews and Gentiles been eliminated?
  • In what way is the modern church one body?
  • Does God love diversity?
  • Did Paul downplay the idea of the kingdom of God for Gentile readers in Ephesians?
  • Is the idea of the kingdom of God just a metaphor? How does it affect us today?
  • What is the relationship between spiritual gifts and church offices in Ephesians 4?
  • Do all church offices mentioned in Ephesians 4 still exist?
  • Does Paul's instruction that wives submit to their husbands apply to every culture?
  • Is the armor of God entirely defensive, or does it also have an offensive quality?
  • What is the main way we engage in spiritual warfare?
  • Are praise and worship supposed to be primarily musical?
  • How does worship in the gathered church differ from other types of worship?
  • How do we reconcile the individual and corporate aspects of the gospel?
  • What is the relationship between the gospel and the kingdom of God?
  • What are some practical ways to build the kingdom of God?
  
  Lesson 3 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles
• Paul's Imprisonment by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  Surveys the circumstances that gave rise to Paul's letters to the Colossians, Philemon, the Ephesians and the Philippians.
  Lesson 1 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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• Paul and the Philippians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  Examines Paul's letter of hope and encouragement for the times of persecution and distress he and the Philippians faced.
  Lesson 5 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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• Paul and the Colossians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  Examines Paul's response to the heretical teachings that introduced the veneration of lesser spiritual beings into Christian worship.
  Lesson 2 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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• Paul and Philemon by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 4 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • Does Paul's letter to Philemon have any doctrinal authority over modern Christians?
  • Would Paul's letter to Philemon have been read to the entire church?
  • How often did Paul describe the gospel's implications for a specific person?
  • Do all forms of slavery compromise human dignity?
  • How should the church respond to modern forms of slavery?
  • Is understanding Roman slavery important to understanding Paul's letter to Philemon?
  • Why did Paul try to persuade rather than command Philemon to free Onesimus?
  • Should we adopt the same strategies of persuasion that Paul used with Philemon?
  • What gave Paul the confidence to use such a risky strategy with Philemon?
  • Did Onesimus have the responsibility to make reparations to Philemon?
  • Do we always have to show mercy when we are wronged?
  • How does Paul bring the gospel to bear on Onesimus?
  • Do Paul's teachings on slaves and masters apply to other types of relationships?
  • Do the principles explained in Philemon apply to our relationships with unbelievers?
  • How does Paul's message apply to Christians who are mistreated by unbelievers?
  • What does the book of Philemon have to say about guilt and shame?
  • How does our identity in Christ motivate us to reconcile?
  • Should we limit our pursuit of reconciliation with unbelievers?
  • Should we limit our pursuit of reconciliation with believers?
  • How can we rightly interpret God's providence?
  
  Lesson 4 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles
• Paul and his Theology by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • What details do we know about Paul's background?
  • Did Paul replace the Old Testament with faith in Christ?
  • How has the Reformed tradition viewed the relationship between the Old and New Testament?
  • How can Gentiles be counted as Jews and perfect law-keepers in Christ?
  • How do Christians receive Christ's status?
  • If we are counted as perfect in Christ, why did Jesus exhort us to be perfect?
  • How do the natural and the supernatural intersect in our lives?
  • Is God going to restore the earth or destroy it?
  • How is Christ present in the sacraments?
  • How did the early church feel about the delay of Christ's return?
  • How does the delay of Christ's return affect daily Christian living?
  • How far should we go in trying to become all things to all people?
  • Did Paul embrace the entire Old Testament, or only some of its teachings?
  • Should modern missionary strategies be based on Paul's example?
  • Can Christians divide from each other in a godly way?
  • Should our theology be academic or practical?
  • What are some practical ways to maintain spirituality in an academic setting?
  • Is it dangerous to reconstruct Paul's theology?
  • How can our imaginations help us understand Scripture?
  
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Heart of Paul's Theology
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles
• Paul and the Colossians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 2 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • How did Paul decide which cities to visit?
  • If we discover another letter from Paul, should we add it to the Bible?
  • How common was syncretism in the ancient world?
  • Did syncretism come just from Gentile converts, or also from Jewish Christians?
  • Why is syncretism dangerous?
  • Is syncretism still an issue in the modern church?
  • Are there real spiritual powers other than God, or are they just personified concepts?
  • How real is spiritual warfare?
  • How should Christians think about angels and demons?
  • Why did the false teachings sound wise to the Colossians?
  • Are Paul's arguments against false teaching effective against modern philosophies?
  • What did the false teachers in Colossae promote?
  • How can Christ be both God and the image of God?
  • Why is Christianity superior to other faiths?
  • How are Christian ministers superior to ministers of other religions?
  • Is our present salvation really better than the salvation other religions offer?
  • Was Paul's view of Christian liberty in Colossians consistent with his view in 1 Corinthians?
  • How can modern Christians enjoy liberty and still be sensitive to others?
  • How should we express our loyalty to Christ in discussions with other religions?
  • How should we express our loyalty to Christ when interacting with other Christians?
  • How can we focus on things above without neglecting our earthly responsibilities?
  • Is regeneration a one-time event?
  
  Lesson 2 of the course: Paul's Prison Epistles
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles
• Paul and the Thessalonians by: Dr. Reggie Kidd
  A companion video to lesson 3 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • Did Paul sin by refusing to take John Mark on his second missionary journey?
  • Why did the Holy Spirit prevent Paul from ministering in Asia?
  • What do 1 & 2 Thessalonians teach about the timing of Christ's return?
  • How can we hope in Christ's return without forming inappropriate expectations?
  • How does diligent work in worldly occupations benefit our Christian witness?
  • Who is or was the "man of lawlessness"?
  • How can we discern false prophets and false teachers today?
  • How can we affirm hard work without overemphasizing prosperity?
  • Is laxity always sin?
  • What can younger, poorer Christians learn from the example of older, well-to-do Christians?
  • How do we deal with churches and church leaders that advocate false teachings?
  • When is it legitimate to leave a church?
  • What unique contributions do Paul's letters to the Thessalonians make to our theology?
  • Why did Paul say that believers that had died were "asleep"?
  • How should Christ's imminent return impact our view of building the kingdom?
  • How does the Holy Spirit separate us from the world without taking us out of the world?
  • How common were forgeries when the Bible was being written?
  
  Lesson 3 of the course: The Heart of Paul's Theology
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  Topic: Pauline Epistles

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