God revealed Himself through HIs word and it is in His word that God gave us the doctrine of Scripture. Bibliology is the lens by which we see God. If our lens is tinted, blurred, or otherwise skewed, all that we see is distorted and out of focus. But if our lens is clear and prestine, we can see crystal clear what God has revealed about Himself and our souls are richly blessed by believing, honoring, and obeying all that He has said. In this first study of Bibliology, we focus on the doctrine of inspiration. May the Spirit of God grant us both the mind and heart to receive His word for our good and for the glory of God.
This introductory sermon to a new series on systematic theology addresses four questions: What is theology? What are its benefits? What are its obstacles? And why is it necessary? May the Lord grant us deeper understanding of the whole counsel of God in these areas of doctrine, so that we may know more fully the God we trust, believe, and love—for all who trust in Him will never be disappointed.
Every Christian has the privilege to exhort others to conform to our Lord. This passage provides 4 elements of biblical exhortations, together they compose loving exhortations.
A genuine love for the church shows that a person is in Christ. The necessary consequence is that they are used by Him to build up fellow believers through their speech.
The cross where the Savior died is also where Jesus calls us to crucify the flesh and follow Him.
John assures us this is true to embolden our faith. All who truly believe follow the Savior and find life; all who deny Him face death.
Christians are called to be peacemakers because they belong to Christ and inherit His grace. In this passage, Peter first reminds husbands to live with their wives in an understanding and honorable way, recognizing them as fellow heirs of the grace of life so that their fellowship with God is not hindered. He then broadens the call to all believers: to live in harmony, show sympathy, practice brotherly love, and respond to evil not with retaliation but with blessing. In a world marked by conflict and hostility toward righteousness, Christians reflect Christ by actively pursuing peace, trusting God’s righteous judgment, and living in a way that demonstrates the transforming power of the gospel.
True adornment in God’s eyes is not outward beauty, but a heart shaped by faith, purity, and reverent submission to Him. In this passage, Peter teaches that a godly life—marked by a gentle and quiet spirit, hope in God, and trust expressed through respectful conduct—can powerfully testify even to those who are disobedient to the Word. This lesson reminds us that what is precious to God is imperishable inner character, cultivated through faith, obedience, and a steadfast hope in Christ.
Suffering is an unavoidable reality for Christian sojourners living in a fallen world. In this passage, Peter teaches that enduring unjust suffering with righteousness and patience is not meaningless, but finds favor with God when done for the sake of conscience toward Him. This lesson calls believers to live righteously, endure patiently, and seek God’s favor as we await our eternal home.
Have you ever been discontent about something? Today, we’re going to learn about someone who was discontent about the job God has given him. This person wanted someone else’s job. Not only does God judge this man for his sin of discontent, but God clearly lets everyone know who He has chosen for this job.
While in the wilderness of Paran, Moses sends a group of men to spy out the land of Canaan, the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. When the spies return, how will Israel respond to their reports?
God commands Israel leave Mt. Sinai through Moses and leads them from Sinai to the wilderness of Paran. Shortly after leaving, the people began to grumble and complain again. They are quick to change their minds from following God to looking back at what they had. What will God do?
