Our studies in the Gospel of John have brought us to the last night of Jesus’ life, and the time spent with his disciples mere hours before he was to die on the cross. Some of the key passages in John 13 and 14 center around love, both our love for one another, the measure of which is demonstrated by Jesus, and our love for the Father and the Son, …

Supplementing our studies of the book of James, this week we consider Abraham’s faith. Paul explains in Romans 4 that Abraham was justified by faith, but Hebrews 11 and James 2 explain how that faith was put on display so that Abraham’s faith might be counted to him as righteousness. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley…

On the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, Peter explained that the things which were happening were in accordance with prophecy. They were things which had been spoken of in Joel 2, a day of the Lord on which great changes took place. Speaker: Justin P. Sivleyעל ידי Orangeburg church of Christ

Our Bible Class studies in James this week take us to the third chapter and the all important lesson of watching how we use our words. The tongue is a small part of our body, but can accomplish big things, both for good and for ill. Let us be mindful how we use our words. Teacher: Allen Hutchisonעל ידי Orangeburg church of Christ

Our final session in John 11-12, focusing on Jesus final words of his public ministry. Teacher: Justin P. Sivleyעל ידי Orangeburg church of Christ

James encourages his readers to “speak and act as those who will be judged by the Law of liberty.” Much of what James says in his letter centers around what we say and do, and it all centers on the commandments of our Lord. Though we are set free in Christ, we are set free in order to serve in love and faithfulness. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley…

The Day of the Lord is near. We are not trying to say that we know the day of the Lord’s return, but we know that it is coming. And knowing that our time on this earth is short, we must make sure we are ready for whenever that day does come. Speaker: Justin P. Sivleyעל ידי Orangeburg church of Christ

James harbors no delusions about the relationship between faith and works. One who says that they have faith, but does not show that faith through their works does not have an active, saving faith. One way of showing such faith is through kindness to others, but also extends in general into how we live every day. Teacher: Matt Burleson…

As the Passover approaches, Jesus returns to Bethany where he is received by Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and others. The next day he rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, in accordance with prophecy, as the Prince of Peace. Much excitement centers around his coming, except for the Pharisees who are distressed by his popularity. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley…

The book of James is very practical, and perhaps the entire book could be summarized by the phrase, “pure religion.” But in this lesson we focus on a small, but important section of the book that details three aspects of pure religion: Hearing AND Doing, Minding Our Tongues, and Loving God and Others. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley…