How Should We Live For Christ In Tough Times?
How Should We Live For Christ In Tough Times? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 2 Thessalonians 2:14-17 to understand more of what God has called us to do and who He calls us to be. How does a good coach function? He prepares his players to perform well, especially when he […]
How Can Christians Be Prepared For The End-Times? – Part 2
How can we be encouraged and courageous even when it seems like the world has the upper hand? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 and continues in our series, Hope Beyond Hardness. Because Ezekiel prophesied that at the end of time, Israel would be invaded by a northern and […]
How Can Christians Be Prepared For The End-Times? – Part 1
How can we be prepared for the prophesied tough times of the end-times? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks the second coming of Jesus Christ in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5. Eschatology is from the Greek noun eschatos (ἔσχατος ), denoting the end of a series (BAG, p. 397). This branch of systematic theology studies all […]
Divine Justice Will Prevail
Where do we see the world around us fighting against God’s goodness, power, and love? What do we do when we face opposition from our culture? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he walks us through 2 Thessalonians 1:4-12 to see that whatever we face, Divine Justice Will Prevail. In order for the American brand of […]
2 Thessalonians Intro
Dive into 2 Thessalonians with us as we explore the shepherd’s heart of the Apostle Paul and continue in our Thessalonians series, Hope Beyond Hardship. John Maxwell’s book Becoming A Person of Influence describes the life of the Apostle Paul well without even mentioning him. Chapter two, titled A Person Of Influence Nurtures Other People, […]
Test For The Truth, Hold To The Holy
In a world where so many things are fighting for our time and attention, how do we hold onto that which is truly good? Join Dr. Marty Baker for our latest installment of “Hope Beyond Hardship” as we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22. When I worked for Visible Computers after I exited the Ph.D. program […]
Are You Ready For the Revelation?
Are you ready for the revelation? The return of Jesus Christ puts everything else in this world into perspective and brings hope to those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ. Discover this hope as Dr. Marty Baker takes us through 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Right before Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection, the […]
The Map to Maturity – Part 1
What does it mean to be transformed? Can God take the hurts and hangups in my life and make me a new person? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 and lays out God’s road map to move us to a Hope Beyond Hardship. As he did with most of […]
Dealing With the Devious – Part 2
There is hope even when we face the fiercest trials and opposition. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 and how the Apostle Paul spoke hope and encouragement to a church that faced all kinds of hardship. Pastor Charles Swindoll once stated, “If no one leaves during your sermon, then you are […]
Hope Beyond Hardship | 1 Thessalonians Introduction
Do you have hope amidst all that you face? In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul reminds them of a hope in Jesus Christ that is bigger than their circumstances. Join Dr. Marty Baker as he kicks off our new series in 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Hope Beyond Hardship. Knowing Old Testament prophecy, and being […]
Psalm 145 – Part 2
From the beginning of our study of the Psalter to the end, we can’t miss the this wonderful book calls us to do. It’s one, little, monosyllabic word: praise. The first time it occurs is in Psalm 7 17 I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to […]
Psalm 115
Several years ago, Dr. Os Guinness gave me a copy of his book Fool’s Talk. What is the purpose of the book, written by a world-class, highly effective apologist? His goal is to help equip Christians to know how to properly and powerfully address our ever-darkening culture. In the first chapter, titled Creative Persuasion, the […]
