Parting Words
Laws Of God And Man
We are all subject to the laws of the country in which we live. But we have also chosen to follow the law of God. What do we do when those laws conflict? In today's Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers examines this question.
Spiritual Goals
Now that we have been saved, what's the next step? Presumably we should be moving forward in our Christian faith, but what does that look like? What are we striving towards? In today's episode of Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers discusses these questions.
Satan Targets Leadership
We discussed in last weeks episode the vital importance of good leadership in the church. The devil also knows about that importance, and takes every opportunity to attack spiritual leaders. In today's episode, Dr. John Akers examines this problem.
Leadership In The Church
A good person can do terrible things if they are under the sway of a bad leader. Even a kind but incompetent leader can do some serious damage. This means that our church leadership has to be held to a very high standard, because they are working under the highest stakes imaginable: no less than the future of their congregant's souls. In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers examines the qualifications and instructions left by Paul for Christian leaders.
The Problem Of Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is one of the sins most discussed in the New Testament, and one of the most abhorrent to Jesus himself. Today in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers discusses why this issue is so prominently addressed in the Bible, and why it is still a problem today.
The Same Old Tricks
Part of why the bible is so relevant s because Satan used the same tricks on Biblical figures as he does on us today. Today on Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers explores the question of why these tricks are so effective after all this time.
Useful To God
In today's lesson we begin our investigation of the pastoral letters of Paul. These letters were written to instruct new pastors and teachers on how to spread the Gospel and shepherd their flocks.
The Tough Decisions
Sometimes we come to a crossroads in our life, and the only way to move forward is to make a tough decision. In today's episode of Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers takes us through a moment in the life of Paul when a Godly man had to face just such a decision.
Godly Family
Some of us have the good fortune to walk on our christian path as a family unit. It's a blessing, but it can also bring a whole lot of problems. In today's Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers takes us through the instructions left by Paul that help us keep our families together.
Characteristics Of A Believer
What defines a follower of Christ? Obviously nonbelievers can be kind, loving, and doers of good works, so what sets us apart from the rest of the world? In today's lesson, Dr. John Akers examines the characteristics of a Christian believer.