A local church is a group of Christians who regularly gather in Christ’s name to officially affirm and oversee one another’s membership in Jesus Christ and his kingdom through gospel preaching and gospel ordinances. 0:00:00—Opening 0:03:55—Introducing Kenneth Mbugua 0:05:00—African-specific books 0:06:25—What is the church? 0:21:45—Hierarchy and spiritual covering 0:48:00—Deacons 0:56:00—How the church defines God’s love … Read moreEpisode 5: Ecclesiology
Missions is the church’s sending out of missionaries (the sent ones) to pioneer the church among peoples who otherwise have no access of the gospel. By studying the apostles’ work in the New Testament, we learn that missionaries are focused on evangelising, planting churches, establishing elders in the churches, setting the churches in order, and … Read moreEpisode 4: Missions
Parenting is hard, but there are few things in life that rise to this level of importance. God has chosen parents to be primary instruments in the shaping of a human soul. 0:00:00—Opening 0:02:10—Introducing Therina Mol 0:05:48—St. Augustine and Captain Winters 0:07:50—Therina’s brief bio 0:12:20—The biblical and practical roles of fathers and mothers 0:24:40—Must husbands … Read moreEpisode 3: Biblical Parenting
In expository preaching, the message finds its sole source in Scripture. The message is extracted from Scripture through careful exegesis. The message preparation correctly interprets Scripture in its normal sense and its context. The message clearly explains the original God-intended meaning of Scripture. The message applies the Scriptural meaning for today. 0:00:00—Opening and Belgic Confession … Read moreEpisode 2: Expository Preaching
The authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian church in this and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly and faithfully obeying God’s written word. To stray from Scripture in faith or conduct is disloyalty … Read moreEpisode 1: Inerrancy