James Meyers, III discusses the Centurion who pleaded for Christ to heal his servant. This wonderful experience can be found in Matthew 8:5 - 13 and Luke 7:1 - 10. James, also, briefly explains the discrepancies between the two accounts. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers chapter 38 in the Book of Job and discusses some of the creative design of God’s hand and why He is asking Job these questions, which seem irrelevant on the surface. However, when you look deeper, there are sovereign and gracious reasons for which the Creator shows He is, also, the King of Glory. Sea of Fire Ministries o…

James Meyers, III considers the wonderful account of the Syro-Phoenician woman who met with Christ, imploring Christ to heal her suffering daughter. It is one of James’s favorite encounters between Christ and another found in the Gospels. The account can be found in the Gospel of St. Matthew 15:21-28 and the Gospel of St. Mark 7:24-30. Sea of Fire …

James Meyers, III continues to consider God’s answer to Job, focusing today on being in the presence of the Holy God. While it is well for the saints to ponder His divine love, His mercy and grace, we must kneel in awe of His holiness. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the dialogue between Christ and the Pharisees in the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III begins to consider God’s answer to Job and Job’s response. Job had asked many questions and he is answered with many questions. Why? James discusses this as well as some personal applications for the Christian. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers Christ’s dialogue with the Pharisees in the tenth chapter of John’s Gospel. As this series is about meeting the Messiah, James intends to include those which weren’t always favorable. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the speeches from the young man, Elihu, in the Book of Job. James sees this contribution more elaborate and better than the others’ but still reflects their theodicy at times Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III resumes our consideration of the man born blind whom Christ healed in the ninth chapter of the Gospel of St. John. James pays much attention to the testimony of the healed man before the Pharisees. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Job has suffered greatly and yet he wonders where wisdom is found in Job 28:12. James Meyers, III considers this and more in today’s message. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the eighteenth and nineteenth chapter of the Book of Job. Therein is a horrendously shallow and callous sermon given by Bildad the Shuhite and Job’s response in which he professes his living Redeemer. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the wonderful account of Christ healing the man born blind found in the ninth chapter of the Gospel of St. John. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda which is a prelude into Christ’s discourse to the angry Pharisees. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the reality of Retribution Theology, but also how this is not always applicable. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the account of the Samaritan woman and her evangelist ministry to the city upon which many people came to Christ. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers Job’s lament, the response from Eliphaz, Job’s ensuing reply and subsequent prayer. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the beginning prose found in the Book of Job leading into the poetic discourses between Job and his friends. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III begins a series regarding different encounters with Jesus in the Bible, commencing His discourse with the Samaritan woman Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III considers the dissent from Calvinism by Arminius and then proceeds to respond using some of the treatise on free-will from Jonathan Edwards, the greatest American philosopher and theologian. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the First Great Awakening, the sad schism which occurred in his own parish, and his missionary ministry to the Native Americans before his untimely death. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the life of the great eighteenth century American revivalist, preacher, theologian, and philosopher, Jonathan Edwards. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III takes us through some of Martin Luther’s great work, The Bondage of the Will, and considers some facets regarding various restraints and abilities thereunto appertaining. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the Reformed doctrine of free will. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III gives a synopsis of Calvin’s theology using the acrostic, TULIP, which was a later development meant to encapsulate what came to be controversial regarding his theology. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III considers the compatibility of God’s preceptive and decretive wills and how they are manifest in mankind’s will. Sea of Fire on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the life of “the theologian,” John Calvin. Calvin is known as the greatest systematizer in Church history and while he lives a relatively short life, like St. Thomas, he contributed many treasures of insight the Reformed Church which are vital for studying theology or preaching the Word of God. Calvin always emphasized G…

Today, James Meyers, III discusses two opposing theological positions regarding free will: Libertarianism and Compatibilism. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III concludes our consideration of Martin Luther. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Having discussed Augustin’s treatment of Pelagianism, James Meyers, III turns our attention to that school of thought arising out of the Pelagian Controversy, Semi-Pelagianism. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III introduces the life of the great Reformer, Martin Luther. He begins by panning some contemporary analyses and proceeds through Luther’s life until just prior to the Reformation. God willing, we will consider the latter part of his life next week. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

Continuing what Augustin contributed in the Pelagian Controversy, James Meyers, III discusses mankind’s lost liberty as it relates to our fallen desire. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

As James Meyers, III indicated in our previous message regarding St. Thomas, today he moves from the life of St. Thomas to some of his contributions which have heavily influenced the Church Universal and Protestantism specifically. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III continues discussing the Pelagian Controversy giving more of the Augustinian perspective regarding original sin, and distinguishing between free will and liberty. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III discusses the life of a man who had one of the most prolific minds of the last millennium. With all the intellectual accolades attributed, rightly or wrongly, to one or another person of seemingly profound cognition of the last thousand years, the Doctor Angelicus (Angelic Doctor/Doctor of the Angels) shines forth as an ill…

Today, James Meyers, III concludes our consideration of St. Augustin through a brief overview of his masterpiece, The City of God. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III begins a series to consider free will as it relates to original sin. He begins with discussing some secular perspectives and introduces the Pelagian Controversy as he will continue in subsequent messages. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III discusses the life of the great theologian, Augustin. He considers Augustin’s early life until his conversion as found in his autobiography, Confessions. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III concludes his consideration of the Parable of the Sower leading into the Parable of the Wheat and Tares. What might these parables demonstrate about the world and His Church? Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III considers the fourth century Bishop of Alexandria, Athanasius. While he is mostly famous for his work, On the Incarnation, he was almost alone defending orthodoxy and stood strong amidst strong persecution, including 5 exiles totaling 17 years of 45 years as bishop. We would do well to have one like such a man in our time. …

Today, James Meyers, III begins a series to consider many of the parables of Christ. He begins with defining a parable and discusses the Parable of the Sower, or, as he prefers, the Parable of the Soils. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III begins a series regarding exemplary heroes throughout Church History. In his first lecture, he discusses Polycarp, the great martyr of the second century. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III takes a somewhat rare approach, looking back to the Old Testament going into the New, and shows how we can see the whole counsel of God in the Resurrection of Christ. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeעל ידי James Meyers, III

Given the doctrinal and historical development of Mariology, James Meyers, III gives a very brief synopsis of Roman Catholic consideration of Mary, anticipating a series to come regarding the Virgin Mary. He then considers Mary as she is found in the Bible, and concludes with a poignant Old Testament account to illustrate some tendencies of mankind…

Following his sermon last week regarding church unity found in Christ’s prayer in John 17, James Meyers, III discusses Christ’s exaltation and glory which He gives to His bride. While we are to be the light of the world, we must always remain in the True Light, Jesus the Messiah. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

It may surprise many Protestants to hear that papal infallibility is a fairly recent de fide doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. Today, James Meyers, III gives some historical context as to how this was gradually formulated. He concludes with some thoughtful considerations for the Reformed church. Note: Our apologies for the audio as the microph…

Today, James Meyers, III preaches on the unity of the church as found in Christ’s prayer in The Gospel of John 17. As we find ourselves fragmented in a myriad of denominations and factions, we are ever and always to seek peace with the brethren as one body in our Lord Jesus Christ. Determining between true and false churches is one essential concer…

Given the complexities and range of topics through which we might consider the ecclesiastical nature of how the Roman Catholic Church sees herself, James Meyers, III narrows our purview to where this controversy essentially began, and continues to manifest. By discussing Cyprian, the Bishop of Carthage (200-258 A.D.) and the great theologian, Augus…

Having given an overview as to the development of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), James Meyers discusses its biblical basis and why the church should glory in such grace. Having briefly addressed traditions in our preceding study, he somewhat ironically considers sola scriptura as defined in the first chapter of the Westminster Confession of Fait…

Protestants are inclined to accuse the Roman Catholic Church of having a low view of Scripture as distinctive from the Reformed proclamation of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone). James Meyers provides some context as to how Rome does in fact hold a highly faithful biblical belief in its inspiration and inerrancy; where the division comes is in the w…

Today, James Meyers gives definition to the sacred union with Christ through the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. We must beware of either extreme: namely, that the bread and blood literally and substantially become the body and blood of Christ, or that the elements merely signify His body and blood. The church does well when she uses her discernmen…