I Believe – Part 17 – Perseverance of the Saints
The Bible says that only those who persevere in the faith until the end are truly saved. Doesn’t this cause crippling...
Teaching Videos
In this series of teaching videos, Pastor Bill goes deep into the core message of the Bible. These videos begin with a 12-part series of lessons that comprehensively cover the basics of the Christian faith, as presented in the Heidelberg Catechism. The following lessons present teaching about the doctrines of grace -- total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.
I Believe – Part 16 – Irresistible Grace
Is God really sovereign over all things — even salvation? Scripture teaches that God’s plans cannot be thwarted, and...
I Believe – Part 15 – Limited Atonement
Did Jesus’ death accomplish salvation or just make it possible? Jesus spoke frequently about dying for those the Father had...
I Believe – Part 14 – Unconditional Election
The Scripture teaches that God chose us or elected us. The question is: Why? Did he choose us because he knew we would choose him?...
I Believe – Part 13 – Total Depravity
Our study shifts now to the Canons of Dort, which describe humanity’s condition and the beautiful sovereign grace of God that...
I Believe – Part 12 – The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is the sacrament God uses to assure of that we share in Christ’s benefits. It is a visible reminder that...
I Believe – Part 11 – Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament God uses to incorporate us into his covenant family. Just as water washes dirt away from our body, so Jesus blood...
I Believe – Part 10 – The Lord’s Prayer
God calls each of us to a life of gratitude, and a very important way we express our thanks to him is through prayer. For this reason,...
I Believe – Part 9 – The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments show us God’s character and his will for all who follow him. God is not a cosmic killjoy. He created life and knows...
I Believe – Part 8 – Faith Works!
Good works have a role in the life of Christians. While we are not saved by good works, we are saved to do good works. Everyone who has...
I Believe – Part 7 – Who Is God?
Who is God? The Bible affirms that there is only one God but also calls the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit God. We will explore the...
I Believe – Part 6 – It’s All About Faith
Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these...
I Believe – Part 5 – Solution in Substitution
At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...
I Believe – Part 4 – Sin’s Penalty
Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...
I Believe – Part 3 – The Cause of Misery
As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...
I Believe – Part 2 – Theme and Structure of the Heidelberg Catechism
We all need strength to get through the ups and downs up life. The Heidelberg Catechism says that strength can only come from knowing that...
I Believe – Part 1 – Why Do We Need Creeds and Confessions?
Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn’t the Bible enough? In this series, Pastor Bill will teach us how to use the...