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The Life and Letters of Paul:
1 Timothy


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Philemon

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
Scripture Readings from the Life of Paul
Jules Grisham   |   November 19, 2014

Lesson 1: Paul's Plea for Onesimus
(Philemon 1:1-25)
Jules Grisham   |   November 19, 2014

Lesson 2: Paul's Plea for Onesimus (cont'd)
(Philemon 1:10-25)
Jules Grisham   |   December 3, 2014


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Colossians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
Scripture Readings from the Life of Paul
Jules Grisham   |   December 11, 2014

Lesson 1: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance
(Colossians 1:1-4)
Jules Grisham   |   December 11, 2014

Lesson 2: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:5-8)
Jules Grisham   |   December 18, 2014

Lesson 3: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:9-23)
Jules Grisham   |   January 8, 2015

Lesson 4: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:12-23)
Jules Grisham   |   January 22, 2015

Lesson 5: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:13-23)
Jules Grisham   |   January 29, 2015

Lesson 6: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:16-2:7)
Jules Grisham   |   February 12, 2015

Lesson 7: Qualified to Share in the Inheritance (cont'd)
(Colossians 1:19-25)
Jules Grisham   |   February 26, 2015

Lesson 8: Paul's Interest in the Colossians
(Colossians 1:26-2:7)
Jules Grisham   |   March 5, 2015

Lesson 9: Paul's Interest in the Colossians (cont'd)
(Colossians 2:1-23)
Jules Grisham   |   March 12, 2015

Lesson 10: Paul's Interest in the Colossians (cont'd)
(Colossians 2:5-23)
Jules Grisham   |   April 9, 2015

Lesson 11: Fullness of Life in Christ
(Colossians 2:9-23)
Jules Grisham   |   April 23, 2015

Lesson 12: Fullness and Freedom in Christ
(Colossians 2:11-3:4)
Jules Grisham   |   April 30, 2015

Lesson 13: Our Life in Christ
(Colossians 3:1-17)
Jules Grisham   |   May 7, 2015

Lesson 14: Our Life in Christ (cont'd)
(Colossians 12-17)
Jules Grisham   |   May 28, 2015

Lesson 15: Be Alert and Watchful, Redeeming the Time
(Colossians 4:1-18)
Jules Grisham   |   June 2, 2015



Modern-day Corinth


"Heroes and Heretics"
The History of the Early Church

Ignatius of Antioch (the Post-Apostolic Church)
Ignatius of Antioch (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   January 10, 2016

Ebionites, Marcionites, and the New Prophesy (Early Heresies)
Jules Grisham   |   January 17, 2016

Origen (Greek Philosophy and Early Apologetics)
Origen (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   January 31, 2016

Tertullian (the Father of Latin Christianity)
Jules Grisham   |   February 7, 2016

Eusebius (the Father of Church History)
Eusebius (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   February 14, 2016

Athanasius (Contra Mundum)
Jules Grisham   |   February 21, 2016

Basil (Theology in Action)
Basil (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   February 28, 2016

Augustine (Theologian By Grace and For Grace)
Augustine (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   March 6, 2016


"Heroes and Heretics"
The History of the Medieval Church

Leo (Encouragement in Christ)
Leo the Great (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   April 24, 2016

Patrick (Missions and Monasticism)
Leo the Great (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   May 1, 2016

Gregory (the Movement to Papacy)
Gregory (handout)
Jon Pickens   |   May 15, 2016

Review of the Heresies of the Early Church
Jules Grisham   |   May 22, 2016

John of Damascus (Defender of Icons)
Jules Grisham   |   June 5, 2016


The Screwtape Letters,
by C.S. Lewis

The Screwtape Letters, Letter 1
Jules Grisham   |   September 2010

The Screwtape Letters, Letters 2-4
Jules Grisham   |   October 2010

The Screwtape Letters, Letters 5-6
Jules Grisham   |   November 2010

The Screwtape Letters, Letters 7-8
Jules Grisham   |   February 2011

The Screwtape Letters, Letters 9-10
Jules Grisham   |   March 2011


On the Incarnation,
by Athanasius

On the Incarnation, Lesson 1
Jules Grisham   |   June 2010

On the Incarnation, Lesson 2
Jules Grisham   |   June 2010

On the Incarnation, Lesson 3
Jules Grisham   |   June 2010

On the Incarnation, Lesson 4
Jules Grisham   |   June 2010

On the Incarnation, Lesson 5
Jules Grisham   |   June 2010

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Past Bible Studies


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Philippians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1: Paul's Confidence and Affection
(Philippians 1:1-11)
Jules Grisham   |   January 9, 2014

Lesson 2: Paul's Confidence and Affection (cont'd)
(Philippians 1:7-26)
Jules Grisham   |   January 16, 2014

Lesson 3: Advancing the Gospel -- Through Paul!
(Philippians 1:18-2:11)
Jules Grisham   |   January 23, 2014

Lesson 4: Advancing the Gospel -- Through Us!
(Philippians 1:27-2:30)
Jules Grisham   |   January 30, 2014

Lesson 5: Imitating Jesus
(Philippians 2:12-30)
Jules Grisham   |   February 6, 2014

Lesson 6: Imitating Jesus (cont'd)
(Philippians 2:12-3:11)
Jules Grisham   |   February 13, 2014

Lesson 7: That Which Marks Us as God's People
(Philippians 3:1-4:1)
Jules Grisham   |   February 20, 2014

Lesson 8: Pressing On!
(Philippians 3:17-4:23)
Jules Grisham   |   February 27, 2014

Lesson 9: Stand Firm
(Philippians 4:2-23)
Jules Grisham   |   March 6, 2014


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Acts (from Corinth to Rome)

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1: The Third Missionary Journey
(Paul's Address to the Ephesian Elders)

(Acts 20:1-38)
Jules Grisham   |   September 26, 2013

Lesson 2: The Third Missionary Journey
(Paul's Address to the Ephesian Elders) (cont'd)

(Acts 20:1-38)
Jules Grisham   |   October 3, 2013

Lesson 3: The Third Missionary Journey
(Paul's Address to the Ephesian Elders) (cont'd)

(Acts 20:25-21:31)
Jules Grisham   |   October 17, 2013

Lesson 4: Paul's Last Recorded Visit to Jerusalem
(Acts 21:21-22:30)
Jules Grisham   |   October 24, 2013

Lesson 5: Paul's Last Recorded Visit to Jerusalem (cont'd)
(Acts 21:21-22:30)
Jules Grisham   |   November 7, 2013

Lesson 6: Paul's Defense Before the Sanhedrin and Felix
(Acts 23:1-24:27)
Jules Grisham   |   November 14, 2013

Lesson 7: Defense Before Festus the Governor and King Agrippa
(Acts 24:24-26:30)
Jules Grisham   |   December 5, 2013

Lesson 8: To Rome, at Last
(Acts 27:1-28:31)
Jules Grisham   |   December 12, 2013


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Romans

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 2: Good News from God
(Romans 1:1-17)
Jules Grisham   |   November 3, 2011

Lesson 3: Good News from God (cont'd)
(Romans 1:1-17)
Jules Grisham   |   November 10, 2011

Lesson 4: Righteousness and Wrath
(Romans 1:18-2:29)
Jules Grisham   |   December 15, 2011

Lesson 5: The Responsibility of Privilege
(Romans 2:1-3:30)
Jules Grisham   |   December 22, 2011

Lesson 6: Righteousness, the Law, and Faith
(Romans 3:1-31)
Jules Grisham   |   December 22, 2011

Lesson 7: Righteousness, the Law, and Faith (cont'd)
(Romans 3:1-4:25)
Jules Grisham   |   May 3, 2012

Lesson 8: Abraham's Example
(Romans 4:1-25)
Jules Grisham   |   May 10, 2012

Lesson 9: Abraham's Example (cont'd)
(Romans 4:13-25)
Jules Grisham   |   May 24, 2012

Lesson 10: Reasons to Rejoice
(Romans 5:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   May 31, 2012

Lesson 11: Adam to Christ
(Romans 5:11-21)
Jules Grisham   |   June 7, 2012

Lesson 12: Adam to Christ (cont'd)
(Romans 5:18-6:23)
Jules Grisham   |   June 14, 2012

Lesson 13: One with Christ
(Romans 6:8-23)
Jules Grisham   |   June 28, 2012

Lesson 14: Slaves of Righteousness
(Romans 6:16-7:25)
Jules Grisham   |   July 12 and 19, 2012

Lesson 15: Life in the Spirit
(Romans 8:1-17)
Jules Grisham   |   September 6, 2012

Lesson 16: Life in the Spirit (cont'd)
(Romans 8:12-17)
Jules Grisham   |   September 13, 2012

Lesson 17: Life in the Spirit (cont'd)
(Romans 8:18-39)
Jules Grisham   |   September 27, 2012

Lesson 18: Life in the Spirit (cont'd)
(Romans 8:31-9:29)
Jules Grisham   |   October 4, 2012

Lesson 19: What About the Jews?
(Romans 9:1-29)
Jules Grisham   |   October 25, 2012

Lesson 20: Zeal Is Not Enough
(Romans 9:30-10:21)
Jules Grisham   |   November 1, 2012

Lesson 21: The Word of Faith
(Romans 10:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   November 29, 2012

Lesson 22: The Word of Faith (cont'd)
(Romans 10:14-11:24)
Jules Grisham   |   December 6, 2012

Lesson 23: The Remnant
(Romans 11:1-32)
Jules Grisham   |   December 13, 2012

Lesson 24: The Remnant (cont'd)
(Romans 11:25-12:8)
Jules Grisham   |   January 10, 2013

Lesson 25: New Life in Christ
(Romans 12:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   January 24, 2013

Lesson 26: New Life in Christ (cont'd)
(Romans 12:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   January 31, 2013

Lesson 27: The Church and the State
(Romans 13:1-7)
Jules Grisham   |   March 14, 2013

Lesson 28: Living in the Light
(Romans 13:8-14:12)
Jules Grisham   |   April 4, 2013

Lesson 29: Peace and Love
(Romans 14:13-23)
Jules Grisham   |   April 11, 2013

Lesson 30: United in Christ
(Romans 15:1-33)
Jules Grisham   |   May 2, 2013

Lesson 31: United in Christ (cont'd)
(Romans 15:4-16:27)
Jules Grisham   |   May 9, 2013

Lesson 32: Greetings!
(Romans 16:1-27)
Jules Grisham   |   June 2, 2013


The Life and Letters of Paul:
2 Corinthians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1: Introduction to 2 Corinthians
Jules Grisham   |   September 23, 2010

Lesson 2: The God of All Comfort
(2 Corinthians 1:1-11)
Jules Grisham   |   September 30, 2010

Lesson 3: The God of All Comfort (cont'd)
(2 Corinthians 1:1-2:11)
Jules Grisham   |   October 14, 2010

Lesson 4: "Yes" in Christ
(2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11)
Jules Grisham   |   October 28, 2010

Lesson 5: The Glorious Ministry of the Spirit
(2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18)
Jules Grisham   |   November 11, December 9, 2010

Lesson 6: The Glorious Ministry of the Spirit (cont'd)
(2 Corinthians 3:7-4:12)
Jules Grisham   |   January 13, 2011

Lesson 7: Treasures in Earthen Vessels
(2 Corinthians 4:1-18)
Jules Grisham   |   February 10, 2011

Lesson 8: Treasures in Earthen Vessels (cont'd)
(2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10)
Jules Grisham   |   February 24, 2011

Lesson 9: Living by Faith
(2 Corinthians 5:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   March 10, 2011

Lesson 10: Living by Faith (cont'd)
(2 Corinthians 5:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   March 24, 2011

Lesson 11: Our Ministry of Reconciliation, Part 1
(2 Corinthians 5:11-6:18)
Jules Grisham   |   April 14, 2011

Lesson 12: Our Ministry of Reconciliation, Part 2
(2 Corinthians 6:18-7:16)
Jules Grisham   |   April 28, 2011

Lesson 13: Paul's Joy at the Church's Repentance
(2 Corinthians 7:1-9:14)
Jules Grisham   |   May 26, 2011

Lesson 14: The Collection
(2 Corinthians 8:1-9:14)
Jules Grisham   |   June 23, 2011

Lesson 15: The Collection (cont'd)
(2 Corinthians 9:1-10:17)
Jules Grisham   |   July 14, 2011

Lesson 16a: Paul Defends His Ministry
Lesson 16b: An Outline of the Corinthian Correspondence
(2 Corinthians 10:1-11:15)
Jules Grisham   |   July 28, 2011

Lesson 17: Paul Against the "Super Apostles"
(2 Corinthians 11:1-33)
Jules Grisham   |   September 22, 2011



Modern-day Corinth


The Life and Letters of Paul:
1 Corinthians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1: Introduction to 1 Corinthians
Jules Grisham   |   February 25, 2009

Lesson 2: Crisis in Corinth
(1 Corinthians 1:1-10)
Jules Grisham   |   March 4, 2009

Lesson 3: Crisis in Corinth (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 1:11-31)
Jules Grisham   |   March 18, 2009

Lesson 4: The Mind of Christ
(1 Corinthians 2:1-9)
Jules Grisham   |   April 1, 2009

Lesson 5: The Mind of Christ (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 2:10-16)
Jules Grisham   |   April 15, 2009

Lesson 6: Founded on Christ
(1 Corinthians 3:1-15)
Jules Grisham   |   April 22, 2009

Lesson 7: Fools for Christ
(1 Corinthians 3:16-4:5)
Jules Grisham   |   May 6, 2009

Lesson 8: Apostles of Christ
(1 Corinthians 4:1-21)
Jules Grisham   |   May 13, 2009

Lesson 9: Separate from Sin
(1 Corinthians 5:1-13)
Jules Grisham   |   May 20, 2009

Lesson 10: Lawsuits and Immorality...?
(1 Corinthians 6:1-20)
Jules Grisham   |   June 3, 2009

Lesson 11: Lawsuits and Immorality...? (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 6:9-7:40)
Jules Grisham   |   July 1, 2009

Lesson 12: Lawsuits and Immorality...? (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40)
Jules Grisham   |   July 8, 2009

Lesson 13: Directions Concerning Marriage
(1 Corinthians 7:1-40)
Jules Grisham   |   July 15, 2009

Lesson 14: On Christian Liberty
(1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
Jules Grisham   |   September 24, 2009

Lesson 15: On Christian Liberty (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 9:1-27)
Jules Grisham   |   October 22, 2009

Lesson 16: All for God's Glory
(1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1)
Jules Grisham   |   December 10, 2009

Lesson 17: All for God's Glory (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 10:14-11:34)
Jules Grisham   |   January 14, 2010

Lesson 18: All for God's Glory (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 10:23-11:34)
Jules Grisham   |   January 28, 2010

Lesson 19: When You Gather Together
(1 Corinthians 11:17-12:11)
Jules Grisham   |   March 11, 2010

Lesson 20: Spiritual Gifts
(1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
Jules Grisham   |   March 25, 2010

Lesson 21: One Body, Many Parts
(1 Corinthians 12:11-13:13)
Jules Grisham   |   April 8, 2010

Lesson 22: The Way of Love
(1 Corinthians 13:1-13)
Jules Grisham   |   April 29, 2010

Lesson 23: Decently and in Order
(1 Corinthians 14:1-40)
Jules Grisham   |   May 13, 2010

Lesson 24: Decently and in Order (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 14:13-15:58)
Jules Grisham   |   May 27, 2010

Lesson 25: Decently and in Order (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 14:20-15:58)
Jules Grisham   |   June 24, 2010

Lesson 26: Resurrection
(1 Corinthians 15:1-58)
Jules Grisham   |   July 8 and 15, 2010

Lesson 27: Resurrection (cont'd)
(1 Corinthians 15:35-16:24)
Jules Grisham   |   July 22, 2010

Lesson 28: Collection and Conclusion
(1 Corinthians 16:1-24)
Jules Grisham   |   September 9, 2010



Modern-day Corinth


The Life and Letters of Paul:
Acts (from Corinth to Ephesus)

Lesson 1: The Second Missionary Journey (Corinth)
(Acts 18:1-22)
Jules Grisham   |   January 21, 2009

Lesson 2: The Third Missionary Journey (Ephesus)
(Acts 18:23-19:41)
Jules Grisham   |   February 4, 2009

Lesson 3: The Third Missionary Journey
(Ephesus - cont'd)
  (Acts 19:8-41)
Jules Grisham   |   February 18, 2009


The Life and Letters of Paul:
2 Thessalonians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1a: Introduction to 1-2 Thessalonians
Lesson 1b: Worthy of the Kingdom
(2 Thessalonians 1)
Jules Grisham   |   December 3, 2008

Lesson 2: The Man of Lawlessness
(2 Thessalonians 2)
Jules Grisham   |   December 10, 2008

Lesson 3: May God Direct You
(2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:18)
Jules Grisham   |   January 14, 2009



Modern-day Thessalonica


The Life and Letters of Paul:
1 Thessalonians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)

Lesson 1: Introduction to 1 Thessalonians
Jules Grisham   |   September 10, 2008

Lesson 2: Greetings to the Young Church
(1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
Jules Grisham   |   September 17, 2008

Lesson 3: Paul's Defense
(1 Thessalonians 2:1-20)
Jules Grisham   |   September 24, 2008

Lesson 4: Hang in There!
(1 Thessalonians 3:1-13)
Jules Grisham   |   October 1, 2008

Lesson 5: God's Will, Your Holiness
(1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
Jules Grisham   |   October 8, 2008

Lesson 6: The Rapture
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
Jules Grisham   |   October 15, 2008

Lesson 7: Encouragements and Exhortations
(1 Thessalonians 5:1-28)
Jules Grisham   |   October 22, 2008


The Life and Letters of Paul: Acts
(from the Jerusalem Conference to Corinth)

Lesson 1: The Jerusalem Conference
(Acts 15:1-35)
Jules Grisham   |   May 14, 2007

Lesson 2: The Second Missionary Journey
(to Philippi)

(Acts 16:1-40)   Jules Grisham   |   May 28, 2007

Lesson 3: The Second Missionary Journey
(Philippi), Pt. 2
  (Acts 16:1-40)
Jules Grisham   |   July 9, 2007

Lesson 4: The Second Missionary Journey
(Thessalonica)
  (Acts 17:1-12)
Jules Grisham   |   July 23, 2007



Modern-day Galatia, in the region of Derbe


The Life and Letters of Paul: Galatians

Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul
(Outline and Notes)
Jules Grisham   |   October 10, 2007

Lesson 2: The Man, The Mission, and the Motive
(Galatians 1:1-10)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   October 17, 2007

Lesson 3: Paul's Testimony and Its Significance
(Galatians 1:11-2:10)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   October 24, 2007

Lesson 4: Justification by Faith
(Galatians 1:11-2:21)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 7, 2007

Lesson 5: Justification by Faith (cont'd)
(Galatians 2:15-3:14)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 14, 2007

Lesson 6: Law vs. Grace
(Galatians 3:6-29)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 28, 2007

Lesson 7: Law vs. Grace (cont'd)
(Galatians 3:14-4:31)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   January 9, 2008

Lesson 8: The Flesh vs. the Spirit
(Galatians 4:1-20)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   February 13, 2008

Lesson 9: Slavery vs. Freedom
(Galatians 4:21-5:13)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   April 2, 2008

Lesson 10: Liberty Constrained by Love
(Galatians 5:7-26)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   April 9, 2008

Lesson 11: Life by the Spirit
(Galatians 5:13-6:18)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   April 16, 2008

Lesson 12: Life by the Spirit, Part 2
(Galatians 6:1-18)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   April 23, 2008

Lesson 13: Life by the Spirit, Part 3
(Galatians 6:4-18)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   April 30, 2008



Jesus' Parables: Pictures of the Kingdom

Lesson 1: The Parable of the Sower
(Mark 4:1-21)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   October 25, 2006

Lesson 2: The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
(Matt. 13:24-51)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 1, 2006

Lesson 3: Parables of Growth and Value
(Mark 4:26-29; Matt. 13:31-34; 44-46)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 8, 2006

Lesson 4: The Parable of the Two Debtors
(Luke 7:36-50)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 15, 2006

Lesson 5: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
(Luke 10:25-37)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   November 29, 2006

Lesson 6: The Parable of the Great Banquet
(Luke 14:1-24; cf. Matt. 22:1-14)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   December 6, 2006

Lesson 7: The Parable of the Unjust Steward
(Luke 16:1-15)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   February 7, 2007

Lesson 8: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
(Luke 16:19-31)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   February 21, 2007

Lesson 9: The Parable of the Unrighteous Judge
(Luke 18:1-8)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   February 28, 2007

Lesson 10: The Parable of the Obedient Servant
(Luke 17:1-10)
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   March 14, 2007



Learning the Language of Prayer:
Praying through the Psalms

Syllabus for the Course
Jules and Virginia Grisham   |   Spring 2006

 

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