John Copper

Colossians 2:1-5 Defeat Plausible Arguments

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Duration: 55 mins 1 sec

After arguing for the superiority of Jesus Christ in chapter one, Paul now begins his argument for the necessity of a correct, biblical view of God the Father, and Jesus the Son. This is how we recognize counterfeits, instead of succumbing to them.

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Ruth 4:13-20 Genealogies Are So Much Fun!

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Ruth 4:13-20 & Genesis 38:1-30

Series: Ruth

Duration: 58 mins 1 sec

The family tree of David. You are going to love genealogies when you are finished with this lesson!

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2 Corinthians 8:8-15 The Discipline of Giving

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 & 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 50 mins 16 secs

In this portion of Scripture Paul encourages the Church at Corinth to finish the contribution fund they started during the last year. We consider the discipline of giving that Paul teaches here. It may not be what you have thought previously.

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Colossians 1:27-29 Christ in you, the Hope of Glory

Wed, Sep 08, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 1:27-29 & 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Series: Colossians

Duration: 57 mins 10 secs

It is unimaginable, what is the fullness of the hope of glory because of Christ in us. Paul here touches on that, and we tie it together with 2 Timothy 3:16-17. We have a certain responsibility in discipleship and sanctification.

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Ruth 3:14-4:12 Marriage Negotiations

Sun, Sep 05, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Ruth 3:14-4:12

Series: Ruth

Duration: 55 mins 48 secs

Ruth has presented herself to Boaz as one to be redeemed as a close relative. Boaz assembles the town council and the closest redeemer to present the case of Naomi and Ruth to them. Boaz negotiates with the closest redeemer for the right of redemption.

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2 Corinthians 7:13-8:7 Complete Confidence

Sun, Sep 05, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:13-8:7 & 1 Corinthians 16:1-32

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 44 mins 35 secs

Paul closes the section of this book on defining and defending his Apostolic gift bragging on both the Church and Titus. Then in chapters 8-9 he begins a discussion on giving. Again, he has complete confidence the church will do the right thing.

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Colossians 1:24-27 Stewardship of Ministry

Wed, Sep 01, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 1:24-27

Series: Colossians

Duration: 54 mins 25 secs

We venture into some discussion of the ministry given to Paul by God, and his stewardship of it. Which promotes conversation about the ministries God has entrusted to us.

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Ruth 3:1-13 The Proposition

Sun, Aug 29, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Ruth 3:1-13

Series: Ruth

Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 30 secs

Naomi instructs Ruth how to approach Boaz as her Kinsman Redeemer. Ruth follows Naomi's instructions to the letter, and in effect, she proposes to Boaz. This is such an intriguing story; you will love this.

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2 Corinthians 7:5-13 Fighting Without, Fear Within

Sun, Aug 29, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:5-13

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 47 mins 52 secs

Paul comes back to the flow of the letter from chapter 2 verse 13 regarding the trip to Macedonia. He discloses his happiness in the good news from Titus, and some of the struggles he faced while waiting for the report from Titus.

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Colossians 1:21-23 Reconciled, Holy, and Blameless

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 1:21-23

Series: Colossians

Duration: 54 mins 18 secs

In our last study we looked at perhaps the best statement on the Deity of Jesus the Christ in all of the New Testament. In this study Paul dives into the benefits accruing to us via the death of the Christ: Reconciled, Holy, and Blameless before God.

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