Berean Bible Church - Virginia

We're all familiar with the term resurrecrion but not many could define it biblically. Is it something in our past or future? Could you defend your view of resurrection from the Bible?

The symbol of the cross is used these days by anyone and everyone, even those with no desire for the theological meanings behind it. We'll be looking at the cross historically and in the preaching of the gospel and how we should consider it today.

Israel: what comes to your mind when you hear that word? Churcheanity is greatly divided on the subject of Israel. With Christian Zionism on one side and Replacement Theology on the other. Who's right?

In our text for this morning Yeshua is proclaiming his deity. The deity of Christ is a fundamental of the faith. Christ said, "Unless you believe that I AM (Yahweh) you will die in your sins.

In our study today we are going to look at what faith is and what it means to trust Yahweh.

In our text for this morning Peter talks more about suffering. This verse is one of the shortest and simplest, and yet one of the richest summaries given in the New Testament of the meaning of the Cross of Christ.

In our text for this morning Peter talks more about suffering. This is a subject that American Christians don't know much about experientially. Scripture teaches that there is a blessing that comes from suffering.

In our text for this morning Peter talks about "Loving life and seeing good days." If you want to have a good life you have to live a life that honors Christ.

In our text for this morning Paul talks about two women that represent two covenants. One woman represents the work of the flesh the other the work of the Spirit. This text speaks of Yahweh's judgment and removal of national Israel.

After addressing a Christian wife on how to deal with an unsaved husband Peter now addresses a Christian husband on how to deal with an unsaved wife.

A submissive wife is looked down on in our culture, but she is beautiful in the sight of God. And according to Peter a wife can win her husband to the Lord by her conduct. Think about that.

A submissive wife is looked down on in our culture, but she is beautiful in the sight of God. The basic building block of society, the family, is under attack. The family is the backbone of the church. If we don't have strong godly families, we will not have strong godly churches.

The heart of Christianity is substitution. Before a just God sin must be paid for, it cannot just be forgiven. We could never pay the debt we own so Christ, the sinless son of God paid it for us.

How often in your life do you find yourself trying to follow the example of Christ? Over and over in Scripture we are told to follow or imitate Yahweh. Shouldn't we be making more of an effort to do this?

How often do you think of yourself as a servant? It seems that in our culture everyone wants to be the lord and master but nobody wants to be the servant. Yeshua says it is not supposed to be this way.

What does James mean by, "Can that faith save him?" Is he indicating that there are different kinds of faith? Are James and Paul in conflict with one another on how we receive salvation?

This is a strange passage, to understand it we must know who the "sons of God" and the Nephilim are. Can gods procreate?

For our study this week we will be looking at the doctrine of the incarnation. At this time of the year people are thinking somewhat about the birth of Christ so let's tell them the reason Christ was born.

As Christians we are called to be subject to authority. What exactly does this look like? Who are our authorities and what does our submission involve? Why are we to be submissive to authorities?

How do you feel about slavery? What does the Bible say about slavery? Do you see yourself as a slave to Christ?

As Christians we are called to be subject to authority. What exactly does this look like? Who are our authorities and what does our submission involve?

As Ambassadors for Christ the King, are we taking every opportunity to seed the gospel? We have an explosive and victorious message. Let us be intentional Christians in every area of life.

I'm sure that you are aware that we are in a battle with the flesh. How do we get victory over the desires of the flesh?

Peter calls the recipients of his letter sojourners and exiles. Is this true of us? Or does this only refer to the transition saints? Do you see yourself as a pilgrim here on earth and heaven as your home land?

What do you know about the Protestant Reformation? This is an historical event that shaped the theology of the Church. Today we'll look at Martin Luther's roll in the Reformation.

What do you know about the Protestant Reformation? This is an historical event that shaped the theology of the Church. Today we'll look at Martin Luther's roll in the Reformation.

The majority of today's church stands behind the modern nation of Israel claiming that they are God's chosen people. The truth is that today the Church, and the Church alone, is the Israel of God.

When you hear of Jesus or Yeshua who do you think of. Who is Yeshua to you? What you believe about Yeshua will determine your eternal destiny.

The idea of Christ being a living Stone is probably not to well known among Christians but there is much in Scripture about this. What is the significance of Christ being a living Stone?

Most of the church today believes that demons are still active and can harm you. Should we base our belief on this subject on people's experience or the Scripture?

In this section Peter calls believers a "holy priesthood." Our study this morning will focus on the priesthood past and present. Why was the tribe of Levi chosen to be priests?

In this section Peter calls believers a "spiritual house" which is a reference to the Temple. Our study this morning will focus on how Temple is used in Scripture.

Is Peter calling his listeners babies? What is the relation between verse 1 and 2? What is the pure spiritual milk?

What does this verse mean to us? How are we to be transformed? What are we to be transformed into?

Revelation speaks of seven kings, and the sixth one is in power at the time the book was written. Let's look at who this historic figure is.

When you hear the word agape what do you think of? Is it a special kind of love as most Bible teachers tell us?

What "truth" is Peter talking about in verse 22? Is this referring to all truth or a particular truth? It makes a huge difference?

Should we expect to see the same things happening in in the church today that we see happening the book of Acts? Why or why not?

Revelation is divided into two sections - chapters 1-11 and 12-22. In each section after the “Great City” is judged the time of the judgment of the dead takes place.

This Sunday we will be looking at the resurrection and glory of Christ. Peter talks about these here to strengthen his readers faith and hope.

This Sunday we will be looking at what Yahweh was doing in eternity past before He created the world.

This Sunday we will be looking Sorcerer that trusts in Christ but who most modern commentators say was not a Christian. The Bible says he believed, many men say that he didn't. Why?

This Sunday we will be looking at the doctrine of Redemption and what it means. Exactly how did Christ redeem us?

This Sunday we will be exploring Romans 7 and looking at the "wretched man." Who is depicted in this chapter? Is it an unsaved man, a Christian, a carnal Christian, a mature Christian? How does this text apply to us.

Let's explor what the disciples may have meant by thinking they saw a "ghost" walking on the water in Matthew and Mark's gospel.

Peter calls the believers to live a holy life because the God they serve is holy. What does it mean to live a holy life? What does that look like?

Peter lets these persecuted believers know that they are soon to receive grace when the Lord returns in glory.

When you see the word angel in Scripture do you understand what it is referring to? It may not mean what you think.

Peter encourages the suffering believers by having them focus on their eternal salvation. A salvation that was promised in the Tanakh.

For the first time we find that the readers of Peter's first letter are suffering for their faith. How are they to rejoice when they when they are grieving from their suffering?

To me this is an ungetoverable verse on God's sovereign election. But I found a video that claims to De-Calvinize this verse. Does he or is it truly ungetoverable? You decide.