The Unthinkable Solution to the Human Condition

James Rochford
Romans 3:1-31

Paul describes humanity's problem--that we are hopelessly guilty before God because of our sin. Then he outlines God's unthinkable solution, to offer Jesus as a sacrificial substitute in our place so that we could freely be made right before God.

Our Problem, God's Solution

Scott Risley
Romans 3:9-30

Paul explains humanity's problem with God--that all have fallen short of God's perfect standard and deserve judgment. Now he transitions to explaining God's solution to our problem: forgiveness through faith in Jesus' sacrifice for our sins. When we place our trust in Christ we are freely forgiven and can enjoy humble unity with one another.

The Beginning of God's Rescue Plan

Gary DeLashmutt
Genesis 3:20-21

In Genesis 3 we see God begin a rescue plan for man, whose decision to rebel against Him, through Satan's temptation, has resulted in death. God predicts that someday Satan will be judged and defeated through a conflict between Satan and a member of the human race--the Messiah. By making an animal hide covering for Adam and Eve, God foreshadows the day when a sacrifice will cover the shame and guilt of their sins. We should "take off" our ways of dealing with this guilt and "put on" Jesus' free provision of forgiveness.

The God Who is There in Conflict

Bev DeLashmutt
Romans 2:1-3

Unresolved conflict stirs up many negative emotions, including confusion for how God is involved. God does, however, have a will for conflict, and it is that he seeks to be glorified. He is glorified both through resolution and when even one person obeys his principles for conflict. This means that no matter how the other person may respond, we are responsible for our own response. We are called to withhold judgement, address our own failure first, relate wisely, seek God for our needs, and treat the other as we want to be treated. Through these steps, we can have a more God-centered approach and response to conflict.

What's the Point of Communion?

Conrad Hilario
1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Paul addresses an instance of inappropriate taking of Communion in the Corinthian church. With misunderstanding of communion prevalent today, it is important to examine what Communion is and isn't.

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Mike Sullivan
Ephesians 2:8-9

The main message of the Bible is clear. The main message is about salvation through Jesus Christ. Why do Christians sometimes give off mixed messages about what is the main message? The answer comes from when people lose focus on what the main thing is in the Bible. This teaching covers how to keep the main thing the main thing.

God's Wisdom and Dealing with Conflict

Scott Risley
1 Corinthians 6:1-8

God's wisdom offers ways to deal with conflict in a healthy way. In this teaching, we'll look at 5 steps to resolving conflict.

The Stewardship Approach to Resolving Conflict

Conrad Hilario
1 Corinthians 6:1-8

The Apostle Paul addresses the unhealthy ways the Corinthian church was handling conflicts with one another. Because conflict is inevitable whenever there are close relationships, we, too, will certainly face conflict at times. Eight steps for resolving conflict in a Biblical way can not only save our relationships but allow our lives and churches to bring glory to God in the midst of conflict.

Strife Between Brothers

Dennis McCallum
1 Corinthians 6:1-8

The Corinthian group was imploding with selfishness. This was causing some major conflicts amongst the group. This teaching looks at how conflict will definitely occur in a tight-knit community, but also how to practically work through it.