When Jesus asked His disciples who they thought He was, Peter responded with, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Last week Nate Bibens discussed this great confession, and today he continues a study of Matthew 16 with a lesson on Jesus’ response to Peter. Included in this response is one of the greatest promises ever given, the promise of Jesus that, “I will build My Church!”
Author: NBibens
“You are the Christ!” (Episode 13)
Who is Jesus? Even 2,000 years after His life, that question is still a hotly debated question. Debate over Jesus’ true nature is not new to the 21st century though. Even during Jesus’ lifetime there was great division over who He was. In Matthew 16:13-19, we find an important conversation between Jesus and His disciples about this very question. In this lesson, Nate Bibens begins a 3-part study on this great passage, with the first sermon on Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ!”
Hold Fast! (Episode 12)
The world is an ever-changing place. With so much change, we may ask, “Should the Church change with the times?” In this lesson, Nate Bibens discusses the Biblical exhortation to “Hold Fast!” and reviews a few of the changes that threaten the Church.
The Thief on the Cross
“Today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Those were the words Jesus spoke to a thief hanging on a cross next to Him. Even in His final hours, Jesus was saving sinners! The story of the thief on the cross is beautiful and important, but many twist the story to mean something it was never intended to teach. In this lesson, Nate Bibens discusses the lessons to be learned from “The Thief on the Cross!”
What Must I Do to Be Saved? (Episode 10)
The most important question a person can ask is, “What must I do to be saved?” Unfortunately, the answer people receive is often a plan devised by man, not God. In this lesson, Nate Bibens seeks to find God’s answer to this eternally significant question!
How Implication Binds (Episode 9)
In Ed Daniel’s last sermon, he studied the important topic of establishing Bible authority. In this lesson, Ed narrows in on a key but often misunderstood aspect of Bible interpretation – the binding nature of implicit Biblical teaching.
Establishing Bible Authority (Episode 8)
In previous studies, Ed Daniel spoke about the authority of Jesus and the Word of God. But how do we interpret the Bible and apply its authority? In this lesson, brother Ed Daniel helps us understand how to establish Bible authority!
The Story of the New Testament (Episode 7)
On the previous episode, Nate Bibens began a 2-part Bible-overview series, by reviewing the story of the Old Testament. On this episode, Nate provides an overview of the rest of the Bible in a lesson on “The Story of the New Testament.”
The Story of the Old Testament (Episode 6)
For new Bible students, it is helpful to have a summary understanding of the Biblical story. In this lesson, Nate Bibens begins a two-part series on the Bible’s story, covering “The Story of the Old Testament” in this lesson.
Can I Understand the Bible (Episode 5)
Some people claim that the Bible is a book we cannot understand. Is that true? In this lesson, Ed Daniel discusses the nature of God’s Word, and provides excellent and practical advice that will help a person better understand the Bible’s message!