Acts 16:1

Mike begins with a critical review of all four gospels in order to prepare for a focused study of the Book of Luke.

In this introductory lesson, Mike will review the history and unusual background of the city of Philippi along with the beginnings of the church there and the occasion of his writing of this epistle.

This first lesson will review the history of the city of Thessalonica as well as the circumstances surrounding the writing of these two epistles (letters).

In this initial lesson, Mike reviews the background information about Timothy himself, the church where he served as evangelist and the issue that moved Paul to write this letter to his young protégé, Timothy.

After Paul's brief greeting the Apostle sets forth in prayer the manner in which he directs the Philippians to pursue spiritual development and its ultimate result. (Philippians 1:1-11)

Mike continues the section describing Paul's second missionary journey and an important meeting at the church in Jerusalem to decide the future of Paul's work among the Gentiles. (Acts 15:36-18:22)

Paul uses his situation and coworkers to sketch out how a mature Christian uses trials to make a statement about Christ and his faith. (Philippians 2:14-30)

In this session, Mike examines the basic attitude and habits all Christians must have in order to grow spiritually.

Paul encourages Timothy to remain faithful and describes several ways that Timothy could assure himself that he was keeping this charge. (II Timothy 1:6-18)

The two things that the Church of Christ is known for by those who are not members are the fact that we don't use instruments of music in our worship, and we require all to be baptized by immersion. Baptism is not a modern religious invention, it has a history as long as Christianity itself and in this lesson, I'd like to review that with you.