Understanding the Bible

Salvation and God's Grace

December 22, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Ephesians 2:1–10

We who are of an accountable age have all faced the prospect of death for our sins. It was only through the graciousness of God, His nature of Love, that we have any hope at all. The message of the Bible is this idea. The message of Ephesians uses this idea as the foundation for unity in the church Jesus built.

Lessons Learned in the Temple Cleansing

November 13, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Mark 11:15–19

Jesus drove money changers from the Temple in Mark 11. After this He was questioned about His authority to do that. The answer Jesus gave was typical of His responses. He asked them a question. And this question had massive implications and lessons for anyone willing to think about it. This class discussion gets to the heart of the message of Jesus.

Children and Guardian Angels

November 6, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Matthew 18:1–14

Discussion of the work of angels and how it relates to little children.

Judging Angels

October 27, 2024 • Jason Sparks • 1 Corinthians 6:3

Paul said that Christians will judge angels. What did he mean? Looking at the context we can see the meaning and gain a little insight into what it means to be a Christian and how important our actions are.

Haggai: Paneled Houses and a Temple in Ruins

October 2, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Haggai

This Bible class covers the central message of Haggai. The message about materialism and proper priorities has strong modern ties and applications for better living today.

The Book of Enoch

September 22, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Genesis 5:24

Recently the Book of Enoch has been popularized online and many people are asking whether it should be included in the canon of Scripture. Still others are accusing "them" (whoever "they" are) of intentionally taking it out of the Bible in order to hide important information that "they" do not want the public to know. Is there any validity to these claims? Does Enoch belong in the Bible?

Habakkuk's Trust in Time of Fear

August 25, 2024 • Jason Sparks • Habakkuk 3

Overview of the message of Habakkuk with an emphasis on the third chapter as a summary of the whole.

Caddo Mills Church of Christ

Overviews and Insights About the Books of the Bible