14 Video results for: General Epistles and Revelation

• The King and His Kingdom by: Multiple Instructors-REV
  A companion video to lesson 3 of the same series that answers the following questions:
  • What gives God the right to rule as king over all creation?
  • In what sense is Jesus a vassal king rather than a suzerain?
  • Did the book of Revelation undermine the authority of the Roman Caesar?
  • What attitude should Christians have toward government today?
  • How much freedom and power does Satan currently have to affect our world?
  • In the Old Testament, did angels and demons influence national interactions and wars?
  • How does the book of Revelation depict spiritual warfare?
  • How does the Holy Spirit empower us for spiritual warfare?
  • How do Christians today experience the temptation to idolatry?
  • If blessings only come to those who persevere, what happens to us when we fail?
  • How does the book of Revelation encourage believers?
  • How does our worship on earth reflect heavenly worship?
  • According to Revelation, what is the goal of human history?
  • How will the new heaven and new earth be both familiar to and different from the current heaven and earth?
  • Given that all Christ's enemies will be condemned in the final judgment, what attitudes should we have toward unbelievers?
  • What practical steps can we take to persevere in the face of trials and suffering?
  • How important is it to remain faithful to Jesus?
  
  Lesson 3 of the course: The Book of Revelation
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• The Background of Revelation by: Multiple Instructors-REV
  A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that answers the following questions:
  • What is the historical setting of the book of Revelation?
  • Why is it important to understand the historical setting of the book of Revelation
  • What is the main message of the book of Revelation?
  • What is Eschatology?
  • What genres does the book of Revelation employ?
  • How similar is the book of Revelation to Old Testament prophetic literature?
  • How is apocalyptic literature similar to and different from typical biblical prophecy?
  • What are some distinctive characteristics of apocalyptic literature?
  • Why does the Bible use so many images and metaphors?
  • How can we draw practical modern applications from biblical prophecy?
  • Why is perseverance and overcoming sin important in the Christian life?
  • How should we treat Christians who interpret the book of Revelation differently than we do?
  
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Book of Revelation
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• Structure and Content by: Multiple Instructors-REV
  A companion video to lesson 2 of the same series that answers the following questions:
  • Why doesn't the book of Revelation use plainer language?
  • Are there other parts of the New Testament that could be considered "apocalyptic"?
  • Are there books in the Bible besides Revelation where recapitulation is used?
  • What did John mean when he said that he was "in the Spirit"?
  • Why did John describe Jesus as both a lion and a lamb in Revelation 5?
  • Is Satan a real creature?
  • What are some of the millennial views that Christians have held throughout history?
  • What are some central theological ideas shared by all evangelical forms of premillennialism, postmillennialism and amillennialism?
  • How can a loving God send anyone, even his enemies, into eternal condemnation?
  • Are there similarities between the first-century Roman Empire and the modern world tat can help us apply Revelation to modern life?
  • What was the relationship between Judaism and Christianity in the first century?
  • What attitude should we have towards unbelieving Jews in the modern world?
  • How should the church respond to the suffering and persecution we endure?
  • According to the letters to the churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3, what characteristics does Jesus want the church to manifest?
  • Why is it important that our love and zeal for Christ be coupled with strong doctrine?
  
  Lesson 2 of the course: The Book of Revelation
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• Content and Structure by: Multiple Instructors-HEB
  Explores the rhetorical tools the author of Hebrews used to exhort his original audience to remain faithful to Jesus, and explains how the author wove recurring elements into persuasive presentations.
  Lesson 2 of the course: The Book of Hebrews
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• The Background and Purpose of Hebrews by: Multiple Instructors-HEB
  Introduces perspectives on the author, audience, date and purpose of the book of Hebrews that can help us interpret the original meaning and apply this book to our modern world.
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Book of Hebrews
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• The Background and Purpose of Hebrews by: Multiple Instructors-HEB
  A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • Who wrote the book of Hebrews?
  • What are your personal thoughts on the authorship of Hebrews?
  • What kinds of things can we learn about the author of Hebrews from the contents of his letter?
  • How did the audience of Hebrews respond to the persecutions affecting their community?
  • How did the author of Hebrews address the concerns facing his readers?
  • When we compare the book of Hebrews with other New Testament epistles, should we still call Hebrews an epistle?
  • How does the structure and content of Hebrews compare to other New Testament epistles?
  • How does the highly rhetorical character of the book of Hebrews support the author's purpose?
  • How much did first century Jewish writings like the Dead Sea Scrolls and the works of Philo influence the writer of Hebrews?
  • What goals did the author of Hebrews intend to accomplish with the many exhortations in his letter?
  • How does the book of Hebrews contrast Jesus with aspects of the old covenant?
  • Who is Melchizedek, and what is his significance in the book of Hebrews?
  • What is the purpose of Hebrews?
  
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Book of Hebrews
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• Content and Structure by: Multiple Instructors-HEB
  A companion video to lesson 2 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • In what ways did the author of Hebrews believe that history had reached the last days with the coming of Jesus Christ?
  • How did the author of Hebrews affirm the continuing validity of the old covenant for his readers?
  • In what ways did the author of Hebrews motivate his readers to persevere in the faith?
  • How should we understand the warnings against apostasy in Hebrews?
  • How did the author of Hebrews compare and contrast Jesus with the priesthoods of Aaron and Melchizedek?
  • How was Jesus' sacrifice for sin superior to the sacrifices offered in the Old Testament?
  • What is the significance of Jesus being both the priest who offers the sacrifice and the sacrificial lamb?
  • What did the author of Hebrews mean in chapter 12 when he said that we have already come to Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem?
  • What did the author of Hebrews mean when he said that the old covenant was made obsolete by the coming of Christ?
  • Does the book of Hebrews present the new covenant as a covenant renewal or something completely new?
  • In Hebrews 13, how does the author describe the final destination of God's people?
  
  Lesson 2 of the course: The Book of Hebrews
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• Introduction to James by: Multiple Instructors-JAM
  A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • How significant is it that James introduces himself in his letter as "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ," rather than as Jesus' brother?
  • What kind of weight would James' brotherly relationship with Jesus carry in the apostolic church?
  • Why is it important to know something about the Jewish background of James' audience when interpreting this letter?
  • If we pray and ask God for wisdom, how can we be sure that the decisions we make will come from God's wisdom and not from ourselves?
  • What is wisdom literature?
  • What kind of influence did the wisdom literature of Second Temple Judaism have on the epistle of James?
  • What is the relationship between wisdom and understanding?
  • How does James tie together the themes of "true religion" and the "royal law"?
  • What relevance do James' instructions concerning the rich and the poor have in today's global economy?
  • Why did James place such a high value on "the tongue" as an indicator of a person's spiritual state?
  • How should we best understand what James calls the "prayer of faith" in James 5:15?
  
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Epistle of James
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• Two Paths of Wisdom by: Multiple Instructors-JAM
  A companion video to lesson 2 of the same series that asks the following questions:
  • What is wisdom?
  • Why does James give so much emphasis to the challenges facing poor believers?
  • What can we learn from James about the need to grow in Christian maturity?
  • Why does James need to remind his audience to put what they've been taught into practice?
  • Why does James differentiate between two types of wisdom?
  • What is the relationship between wisdom and righteousness?
  • What is James' understanding of the uses and function of the law in the life of the believer?
  • What is the relationship between faith and works in the Christian life?
  • What are some common ways that contemporary interpreters misunderstand the relationship between faith and justification in the epistle of James?
  • In what ways did James and Paul complement each other when they discussed faith and justification in their letters?
  
  Lesson 2 of the course: The Epistle of James
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  Topic: General Epistles and Revelation
• The Background of Revelation by: Multiple Instructors-REV
  Explains how Revelation's context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world.
  Lesson 1 of the course: The Book of Revelation
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  Topics: General Epistles and Revelation, Last Days

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