02 Holy Spirit: Universal vs Individual

02 Holy Spirit: Universal vs Individual

Sep 16, 2020 | 01 Podcasts, Holy Spirit

1Corinthians 12 teaches an important distinction between the type of work the Holy Spirit does. The “universal” work of the Holy Spirit is a work that he does for all believers to bring about the inner transformation of faith. The “individual” works of the Holy Spirit are works he does in some believers but not others.

01 Holy Spirit: Agent of Change

01 Holy Spirit: Agent of Change

Sep 9, 2020 | 01 Podcasts, Holy Spirit

In John 3:1-8, we learn two themes that we will see repeatedly in this series: 1) The Holy Spirit is God’s agent of change, and 2) one of his most crucial works is the inner transformation of believers.

Introduction to the Exile and Return

Introduction to the Exile and Return

Sep 8, 2020 | 02 Library, Background & History, Introductions

The period of the divided kingdom ended with the people of Israel being taken into captivity. First, the people of the northern kingdom were conquered by Assyria, leaving Judah to struggle on alone. Finally, the southern kingdom of Judah was conquered by the Babylonians, leaving all the children of Israel in exile from the land. Here is an overview and timeline of the exile of Israel and her return from captivity.