Greater Works Discipleship Ministries

The Bible states that "...God has not given us a spiritof timidity, but of power and love and -->self-discipline.

In Week 4 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series with a discussion on the "Fruit of the Spirit." This fruit (“product, result, gain, outcome, harvest) is the manifest evidence one may expect from a life in which the Spirit of God is living and reigning. These qualities are to be found in believers because of the change the Spirit of God has made in them. The word fruit indicates that the issue in this matter is not what man can do. A fruit is not something that is made or done. The ‘fruit of the Spirit' are not human products but the result of God's Spirit dwelling within men. The singular - "fruit" of the Spirit, shows that the nine virtues mentioned are not different jewels, but are different facets of the same jewel. All of these qualities are found in every believer who is led by the Spirit.For more information please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. For information on taking courses with Greater Works please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ or visit our website at www.greaterworkdiscipleship.com

In Week 3 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series on "How To Study The Bible" by learning about the "The Interpretive Journey," a 4-step process to biblical interpretation including: 1) Grasp The Text In Their Town; 2) Measure The Width of the River To Cross; 3) Cross The Principlizing Bridge; 4) Apply The Text In Our Town. After this, in preparation for studying the "Fruit of the Spirit," we placed the class in four groups and challenged them to study specific verses in Galatians and use the various resources (commentaries, bible handbooks, etc) to discover the CONTEXT of the verses. Finally, we provided an overview of the epistle of Galatians to help our students understand the immediate context of the discussion of "Fruits of the Spirit," in light of the larger context of Paul's writing to the Galatians. NOTE: From the 36:54 - 1:02:27 mark we are in breakout rooms so there is no recording during that time. This series is designed to help Christian disciples learn how to read and study the bible in its proper historical, cultural, geographical, linguistic and literary context. For more information please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. For information on taking courses with Greater Works please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ or visit our website at www.greaterworkdiscipleship.com

In Week 2 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series on "How To Study The Bible" by looking at what I call “The 10 Commandments of Studying The Bible.”  In Week 1 we built a foundation by examining topics such as: 1) Why Study The Bible; 2) How To Begin; 3) Basic Principles; and 4) Tools For Bible Study.   This series is designed to help Christian disciples learn how to read and study the bible in its proper historical, cultural, geographical, linguistic and literary context.   For more information please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. For information on taking courses with Greater Works please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ or visit our website at www.greaterworkdiscipleship.com

In Week 1 of Discipleship 103 we begin a series on "How To Study The Bible!" This series is designed to help Christian disciples learn how to read and study the bible in its proper context. In Week 1 we built a foundation by examining the following topics: - Why Study The Bible - How To Begin- Basic Principles - Tools For Bible Study For more information please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. For information on taking courses with Greater Works please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ or visit our website at www.greaterworkdiscipleship.com

In this podcast I host a panel of Christian women and we review the conversation on the Dr. Daf Show between women who are Christians and former Christians. The women cover three topics: 1) Is Christianity The One True Religion? 2) Christianity Has Shaped My Views On Womanhood! 3) I Feel More Judged As A Woman In The Church Than Outside Of It. For more information please visit our website at www.greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. To register for classes with Greater Works Discipleship Academy please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ For the "Slavery & The Bible" Powerpoint, please visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.com/product/slavery-the-bible/

We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 3 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed the origin of Santa Claus, The Christmas Tree and Jeremiah 10. For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 2 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed: Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, and the gods Horus, Mithras, Dionysus, Krishna, Buddha, Attis, and Zoroaster For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 1 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed: •The Source Of The Falsehood of Christmas' Pagan Origin • Celebrating Christmas, birthdays, and holidays. • The 10 Primary Sources Of December 25th as the Date of Jesus' Birth For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we learned more about "Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church." We covered the following topics: 1) Introduction – First Reference To Church 2) Bridges Of The Church 3) Technical & Non-Technical Use of The Church 4) Descriptions Of The Church 5) The Universal Church 6) Authority & The Local Church 7) Denominations 8) The Office Of A Pastor 9) The Deacons For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we learned more about "Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit." We covered the following topics: 1) The Importance of God the Holy Spirit 2) he Personality of God the Holy Spirit 3) The Deity and Work of the Holy Spirit 4) The Holy Spirit and Life in the Spirit 5) Holy Affections and the Heavenly Family For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. The first half of the class Pastor Matthew Castillo showed up how to utilize the new features within LOGOS Bible software to enhance our bible study methods. Go to LOGOS.com/PastorMatt to receive a 30% discount off of the new packages. For additional questions please e-mail him at matthew.castillo@logos.com In the second half of class we discussed how to properly understand God the Son as He has revealed Himself through the Word of God. Topics included: - The Names of Christ- Christophanies - Types of Christ - The Kenosis & Hypostatic Union - The Anointed Offices of Christ - The Virgin Birth For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we discussed how to properly understand God the Father as He has revealed Himself through His Word. Topics included: - The Nature of God: Foundational Attributes and Understanding - God's Self-Existence and Immutability - The Unity and Trinity of God - Attributes of God: Perfection and Omnipotence For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we continued discussions on the OT process of canonization and the apocrypha. Topics included: - Understanding the Categories of Biblical Texts - Debates on the Canonicity of the Apocrypha - Historical Context and Canon Formation - Disputed Texts and the Role of Early Church Leaders - Conclusion and Reflection on the Nature of Canon For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we continued last weeks discussion on the essentials of the faith. Topics included were: -The Nature of Biblical Revelation and Inspiration - The Historical Context and Materials of Biblical Manuscripts - The Canonization Process of the Old Testament- Textual Integrity and the Role of Scribes - Translation of Biblical Texts Throughout History - Cultural and Historical Impacts on Biblical Canonization - Overview of New Testament Manuscripts - The Role of Early Community Reception in Canon Formation - Understanding Canonicity versus Authority in Scripture For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To see courses available within Greater Works you can visit https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

How did we receive the 66 books of the current Bible? If we don't know the answer to this question, how can we fully trust its contents and more importantly, how do we fully know its author? In this class we examined the definition and meaning of: - Revelation & Inspiration - Autographs, Manuscripts, and Translations - Ancient Manuscripts and Translation of the OT & NT - Authority & Canonicity - The Standards For OT Canonicity For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. To learn more about this class or others, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com

How should the church respond in light of the very public allegations of misconduct by ministry leaders? This teaching will help us discover the biblical precedent on executing church discipline! To obtain a copy of these slides please visit the shop on our website at www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com To take courses with Greater Works, please visit our dashboard at https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ For questions or concerns please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

The bible was not written TO us, but it is written FOR us. So how do we understand the Word of God in its proper historical, cultural, linguistic and literary context? In this video, Pastor Matthew Castillo and I explain how we can utilize LOGOS bible software in order to close the gap between the biblical audience and us. Go to logos.com/Betton and use the Coupon Code: Betton924 to save 51% off of a logos bible software package. Email Pastor Castillo at matthew.castillo@logos.com for upgrades for those who already have logos packages! To view the video of this podcast, please visit https://youtube.com/live/LUwT6YFKb84?feature=share

In our final class on Discipleship 101 we examined John Piper's A.N.T.H.E.M. for avoiding sin and temptation. Next we examined the sacraments of baptism and communion. Each of these has a history tied to OT concepts and we demonstrated how understanding these OT concepts illuminates and enhances our understanding of their NT fulfillment through Jesus' death, burial and resurrection!For more information, to take this course or obtain a copy of the slides please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com GW Courses: https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/ Website: www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com

In week 6 of our class on Discipleship 101 we discussed various elements of prayer, specifically, conviction, confession and repentance. For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In this weeks lesson on Discipleship, we discussed the importance of spending time with God! Many of us learned how to pray from culture, but not from Christ. In the sacred scriptures, Jesus laid out a model/pattern for how to pray and how not to pray. Tonight we discussed the following subjects: - The Components of Communion - Why Prayer Is Important - The Benefits of Prayer - How To Begin Prayer - Examination of "The Lord's Prayer" as a model for praying! If you're interested in learning more, or participating in future classes, please visit our website at www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In this class in Discipleship 101 we discussed understanding our new "life" and new "identity" in Christ now that we are saved. We examined the terms justification, sanctification, and glorification and the Christian disciples relationship to each one. Finally we examined the importance of having an "Assurance of Salvation" and the biblical scriptures that detail our eternal security in Christ. We closed by surveyed "5 Reasons Christians Doubt Their Salvation" and how we can overcome those doubts. For more information please visit our website www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at www.greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

Sermon on the book of Leviticus by Pastor Travis Greene of Forward City Church in Columbia, SC recorded LIVE on February 26, 2023.

This weeks lesson on Discipleship 101 was centered on "Embracing The Life Altering Gospel." We began class with an in-depth review to ensure that all our students accurately understood and could articulate what the gospel message is. Next we examined the tabernacle and the items in the outer and inner court and explained how each pointed to the person and work of Jesus Christ. Finally, we examined what it means to "embrace" the gospel and not just "accept it" and how that acceptance should lead to a life of faithful obedience. To learn more about Greater Works please visit our website www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com For more information about this class or to take classes with Greater Works, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com or e-mail us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com.

In Week 2 of our course on Discipleship 101, we examined the origin of natural and moral evil in the garden and how God instituted a plan for salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ. Topics of discussion included: - The Fall of Man & God's Initial Covering of Sin - The Protoevangelium (Gen. 3:15) - The OT Sacrificial System & Its Requirements - The Institution and Purpose of the Law- The Purpose & Power of the Blood of Jesus - The New CovenantFor more information, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or www.greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com

In the original biblical texts, the term disciple refers to someone who is a learner or follower who serves as an apprentice under the tutelage of a master. Over the next 6 weeks we will examine what the process of discipleship looks like and educate, equip, and empower you to not only be a disciple, but to reproduce disciples. In this weeks class we will examine the following subjects:- What Is A Discipleship/Discipleship?- The Responsibilities Of A Disciple- Jesus' Discipleship Strategy- Substitutes For Discipleship- True/False Disciples- The Uniqueness of the Gospel

Apologists Adam Coleman (Tru-ID Apologetics) and Kevin Betton Jr come together to discuss the conversation between TikTok content creator @JasminesGardens23 and @kaybeejay79 on Saturday, 13 July 2024 on the subject of "How Does Free Will Exist With An All Knowing God?" You can view Jasmine & Kevin's conversation here: https://youtu.be/qo4gm4D5aiY The video of Adam & Kevin's conversation can be seen on both Kevin & Adam's Youtube channel. Please support these apologists by subscribing to both channels. www.youtube.com/c/greaterworksdiscipleship Adam's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truidapologetics

TikTok content creators @jasminegardens23 and @kaybeejay79 discuss the topic: How Does Free Will Exist With An All Knowing God! Recorded live on Jasmine's TikTok channel on July 13, 2024.

In this lesson we will examine the clerical vestments and protocols of: I. Old Testament: What garments were worn by the Levitical/Aaronic Priesthood? II. Jewish Rabbinical Order: Did Jesus wear Rabbinical Garments? III. The Early Church Fathers: What garments did they wear? IV. Modern Day Clergy: What should we wear?

In this lesson we will demonstrate that the sacrament of marriage is the "doing" and the "display" of God!  We will examine the biblical background of Holy Matrimony, provide you with pre-marital counseling tools, as well as a template for a wedding ceremony.   In the subsequent lesson we will study what the bible says about death as well as learn about the 5 Stages of Jewish mourning.  We will also discover practical ways to provide bereavement care and what things we can and should avoid. Finally, we teach on how to interview a grieving family in preparation for the homegoing/funeral service.  Sample templates are provided for homegoing/funeral services as well as graveside/committal services! For more information or to obtain a copy of these slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com

Baptizing disciples in the name of the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit is one of the things we are commanded to by our Lord Jesus as part of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. In this class you will learn how the history of the biblical sacrament of baptism beginning with how water was used for purification purposes in the Old Testament. We will also teach you practical ways to baptize candidates.I pray that you are educated, equipped, and empowered by this rich teaching. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at @greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com.

In Lesson #4 of the Clergy Clinic we examined the Protestant Denominations of Lutheran, Presbyterian, Reformed, Baptists, Methodists, Holiness, Disciples of Christ, and Pentecostals churches. The clergy clinic is a class taught by Greater Works on behalf of the Kingdom Council of Interdependent Ministries (KFIM). The purpose of this 6-week class is to train potential ordination candidates and other leaders on leadership topics within the body of Christ. For more information regarding this class or to obtain a copy of the slides, please visit ⁠www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com ⁠or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In Lesson #3 of the Clergy Clinic we examined the cults of Jehovah's Witnesses & Mormonism. The clergy clinic is a class taught by Greater Works on behalf of the Kingdom Council of Interdependent Ministries (KFIM). The purpose of this 6-week class is to train potential ordination candidates and other leaders on leadership topics within the body of Christ. For more information regarding this class or to obtain a copy of the slides, please visit ⁠www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com ⁠or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In Lesson #2 of the Clergy Clinic we examined the denominations of the Orthodox and Anglican / Episcopalian church.  We also were blessed to have a guest speaker, Rev. Elce “Thunder” Lauriston spent over an hour teaching us about Adventism and 7th Day Adventism.  The clergy clinic is a class taught by Greater Works on behalf of the Kingdom Council  of Interdependent Ministries (KFIM).  The purpose of this 6-week class is to train potential ordination candidates and other leaders on leadership topics within the body of Christ. For more information regarding this class or to obtain a copy of the slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In Lesson #1 of the Clergy Clinic we examined the history of Christianity and the Catholic (Universal) church and how it split into the Roman Catholic Church. Major areas of emphasis included the history, beliefs and distinctive practices of the Roman Catholic Church as well as the Eastern Rite Catholic Church! The Clergy Clinic is a class taught by Greater Works on behalf of the Kingdom Council of Interdependent Ministries (KFIM). The purpose of this 6-week class is to train potential ordination candidates and other leaders on leadership topics within the body of Christ. For more information regarding this class or to obtain a copy of the slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In this online Christian education class, we delve into the profound significance of the Purpose, Power, and Proof of the Resurrection. Grounded in the cornerstone of Christian faith, we explore how the Resurrection of Jesus Christ not only fulfills divine purposes but also embodies the ultimate triumph over sin and death. Through engaging discussions and scriptural analysis, we uncover the transformative power the Resurrection holds in our lives today, offering hope, redemption, and new beginnings. Furthermore, we examine the compelling evidence and historical significance surrounding this pivotal event, reinforcing our faith and understanding. On Night #2 we discussed the Proof of the Resurrection. We explored: - Historical Evidence For The Life Of Jesus - Archaeological Evidence - The Minimal Facts of the Resurrection - Skeptical Theories & How To Rebuttal Them

In this online Christian education class, we delve into the profound significance of the Purpose, Power, and Proof of the Resurrection. Grounded in the cornerstone of Christian faith, we explore how the Resurrection of Jesus Christ not only fulfills divine purposes but also embodies the ultimate triumph over sin and death. Through engaging discussions and scriptural analysis, we uncover the transformative power the Resurrection holds in our lives today, offering hope, redemption, and new beginnings. Furthermore, we examine the compelling evidence and historical significance surrounding this pivotal event, reinforcing our faith and understanding. On Night #1 we discussed the Purpose & Power of the Resurrection. We explored: - What Is The Resurrection? - The Purpose of the Resurrection? - Why The Resurrection Was Necessary - The Protoevangelion (1st Messianicy Prophecy) of Gen. 3:15 - The Institution of Sacrifices & How They Are Fulfilled In The Person & Work of Jesus Christ - The Institution of the Mosaic Law & How It's Purpose Is Fulfilled In The Person & Work of Jesus Christ - The Purposes of the Law - The OT Tabernacle And How Each Item Points Us To The Person & Work of Jesus Christ - The OT Feasts And How Each One Points Us To The Person & Work of Jesus Christ - The Power of the Resurrection

In session 11, you will learn . . . - How the optimism of the Modern Age led to missions and social reforms—but also to false beliefs about God. - How William Carey became a missionary in India. - How camp meetings and revivals called people to repentance during the Second Great Awakening. - Why the 19th century became an era of social reforms. - How Pope Pius IX, Dwight Moody, B.B. Warfield, and the father of theological liberalism responded differently to the challenges of the Modern Age. In session 12 you will learn... - How Pentecostalism originated. - How neo-orthodox theologians and fundamentalists both reacted against theological liberalism. - How evangelicalism grew. - How the ecumenical movement has affected relations between Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants.

In session 9 you will learn . . . - How Jacob Arminius lost a debate before the debate even began. - How the Synod of Dort summarized Calvinism in five points. - What Copernicus and Galileo said about the sun and the earth. - How the Puritans, Separatists, and Baptists are related. - How slavery of Africans and exploitation of Native Americans changed the world. In session 10, you will learn . . . - Why the Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean. - Why Roger Williams founded his own colony. - How the Great Awakening impacted the American colonies. - How Methodism began. For more information or to obtain a copy of this presentation, please visit ⁠www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com⁠ or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In lesson 7 of our study of Church History we learned: 1. How the Black Plague affected lives throughout Europe and Asia Minor. 2. How the Roman Catholic Church ended up with three popes at once. 3. How John Wycliffe and Jan Hus called Christians to new perspectives on the power of popes and bishops. 4. How mystic experiences led a teenaged girl to lead a French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War. 5. How the fall of Constantinople and the invention of a new form of printing still affect your life today. In lesson 8 we discussed: 1. How a lawyer named Martin Luther became a monk and survived the Diet of Worms. 2. Where the term “Protestant” came from. 3. How a lawyer named John Calvin became a primary theologian of the Protestant Reformation. 4. Why certain Swiss Brethren became known as “Anabaptists.” 5. How pointing out a king's sin cost William Tyndale his life. 6. How the Council of Trent attempted to renew the Roman Catholic Church. For more information or to obtain a copy of this presentation, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In Lesson 5 we will learn: -When and how Islam became a significant power - What “iconoclasm” means and why it matters - How the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church separated from one another. In Lesson 6 we will learn: - How missionaries and monks modeled holiness in Cluny, Damascus, and Moravia - How mystics affected people's faith in the Middle Ages - How mendicants proclaimed the gospel throughout Europe - How the Scholastics glorified God through their scholarly pursuits

The final night of our online Urban Apologetics Conference featured Vocab Malone and discussed "An Examination of Hebrew Israelism." This included: - History of Hebrew Israelism - Factions and Beliefs - The 5 Errors of Hebrew Israelism - A study of Deuteronomy 28 For more information please contact us at www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or email us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

On Night #3 of the Urban Apologetics Online Conference, Pastor Damon Richardson did an incredible job proving to us that Christianity is NOT the religion of the White Man's or any other ethnic group.  The gospel is for all people.  Pastor Damon demonstrated this by showing us biblical scriptures regarding all nations being a part of God's plan.  Then he proceeded to discuss the Christian presence in North Africa which spread to West Africa even before the slave trade began.  Finally, we looked at several key African figures and their contribution to Christianity and even read the slave narratives showing how they understood the distinction between the God of the Bible and the God of the slave master. For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or e-mail us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In Night #2 of the 2024 Online Urban Apologetics Conference, Adam Coleman discussed "The Moral Argument Against Black Atheism & Kemeticism." His argument was based upon 3 premises: 1) If God Does Not Exist, Then Objective Human Values Does Not Exist 2) Objective Human Values Does Exist 3) Therefore, God Exists For more information please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com.

On Night #1 of the online Urban Apologetics Conference we were blessed to have Dr. Eric Mason with us. Dr. Mason is the Pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA and the author of multiple books including: Woke Church, Manhood Restored, and Urban Apologetics Vol 1 & 2. For more information regarding this conference please visit www.greaterworkdiscipleship.com or contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship.com

In Session session we discuss: - How churches responded to persecution from the Roman Empire. - How Constantine influenced the history of Christianity. - What happened at the Council of Nicaea and why it matters. - Why many Christians chose to become monks and nuns. In Session 4 we discussed: - How four church councils wrestled with what Scripture teaches about the humanity and deity of Jesus. - How Augustine of Hippo helped Christians to deal with the fall of the city of Rome. - How bishops such as John Chrysostom, Leo, and Gregory served their churches at a time when earthly power had become the focus. For more information or to obtain a copy of these slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com

In session one of this first class on the History of the Christian Church we studied:   - How a fire in Rome in AD 64 led to early persecution of Christians. - How the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 affected perceptions of Christianity in the Roman Empire. - Who the apologists were and how they defended Christian beliefs. - Which human failures and factors God used to bring glory to himself.  In Session 2 we learned: - Who the Gnostics were, and what they believed. - How the New Testament developed. - How and why certain bishops (or overseers) became powerful figures in the early church. For more information about this class or to obtain a copy of the slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com or e-mail us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com

In week 3 of our class on apologetics we discussed: 1) Miracles Are Possible 2) Miracles Confirm Messages or Messengers from God 3) Proof The NT is Reliable 4) Non-Christian Sources For Jesus' Existence 5) Importance of Eyewitness Testimony 6) 10 Reasons We Know The NT Writers Told The Truth 7) Jesus Claimed To Be God 8) Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? For more information or to obtain a copy of these slides please e-mail me at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com or visit my website www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com.

In week 2 of our class on apologetics we discussed: 1) Is Truth Knowable (Objective Truth) 2) The Opposite of True Is False 3) The Evidence For God's Existence 3a) Cosmological 3b) Teleological 3c) Moral ArgumentFinally we ended class with a practical exercise where team chose an argument for God's existence and practiced using it in real time. For more information or to obtain a copy of these slides please e-mail me at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com or visit my website www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com.

Christianity is under attack today, and it must be defended. There are attacks from within by cults, sects, and heresies. And there are attacks from without by atheists, skeptics, and other religions. The discipline that deals with a rational defense of the Christian Faith is called apologetics. In week 1 of our class on apologetics we discussed: 1) What is Apologetics 2) Biblical Basis For Apologetics 3) The Need For Apologetics 4) The 4 Functions of Apologists 5) The Types of Apologetics 6) Ancient Heresies 7) The Essential of the Gospel 8) Apologetic Tactics For more information or to obtain a copy of these slides please e-mail me at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com or visit my website www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com

Night #2 of the Greater Works Discipleship class on "How To Study The Bible." In this class we cover the 4 Steps to the "Interpretive Method" 1. Grasp The Text In Their Town 2. Measure The Width of the River To Cross 3. Cross the Principlizing Bridge 4. Grasping The Text In Our Town We also covered the10 Commandments of Studying the Bible: 1. Interpret The Passage According To Its Context 2. Interpret The Passage In The Light Of All That The Bible Teaches 3. Understand The Meaning Of The Words In The Passage 4. Interpret The Passage According To It's Grammatical Construction 5. Interpret The Passage In Light Of It's Background 6. Recognize, Identify, And Interpret Any Figurative Expression In The Passage 7. Recognize & Interpret Any Type In The Passage. 8. Recognize & Interpret Any Parable Or Allegory In The Passage. 9. Recognize & Interpret Any Dispensational Feature In The Passage 10. Recognize & Interpret Any Prophetic Feature In The Passage For more information or to obtain of copy of the slides, please visit www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com