The Open Word

The Epistle to the Romans - Session 01 - Introduction

We begin an exegetical study of the Book of Romans. In this session we introduce the Book of Romans looking at its historical background and importance to the message of the New Testament.

The Epistle to the Philippians - Session 05 - Philippians 4

We complete our study of Philippians by examining Philippians 4. Unfortunately, due to technical issues only the first part of this session is available.

The Epistle to the Philippians - Session 04 - Philippians 2:12-3:21 - Part 2

We complete our look at Philippians 2 and 3 by focusing on Paul's view of his ministry.

The Epistle to the Philippians - Session 03 - Philippians 2:12-3:21 - Part 1

We continue our look at the book of Philippians focusing on the ministry of Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippians 2 as well as Paul's view of his ministry in Philippians 3.

The Epistle to the Philippians - Session 02 - Philippians 1:1-2:11 Part 2

In this session we examine the great Kenosis passage in Philippians 2:1-11. What does it mean that Christ "emptied himself?" Did He cease being God, or is something else going on?

The Epistle to the Philippians - Session 01 - Philippians 1:1-2:11 Part 1

In this session we begin our look at the Book of Philippians. We examine the background of the book, its historical setting, and Paul's history with one of the first churches he founded in Europe.

The Epistle to the Ephesians - Session 08 - Ephesians 6:5-23

In our final session in the Book of Ephesians we take a look at our Spiritual Armor and the subject of spiritual warfare. There are a lot of bizarre teachings in regards to spiritual warfare, so it is important to see what the Scriptures have to say about this subject.

The Epistle to the Ephesians - Session 07 - Ephesians 5:22-6:4

In this session we take a look at Paul's instructions to the family. God has ordained the family to be a representation of the way in which Christ relates to the church. What are the principles that will produce harmony in a home. Ephesians 5:22-6:4 gives us the answer.

The Epistle to the Ephesians - Session 06 - Ephesians 4:26-5:21

We continue working through Ephesians 4 and 5 covering Paul's admonitions on how to live in harmony with others in the body of Christ as well as our need to remain separate from the evil of the world.

The Epistle to the Ephesians - Session 05 - Ephesians 4:7-25

We continue our look at Ephesians picking up in the doctrinal section with the topic of Spiritual Gifts and a discussion of the believer's worthy walk.