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• What is Hermeneutics? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Where did the idea of hermeneutics come from?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• Scripture’s Original Meaning (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is the "original meaning" of Scripture?
  Topics: Interpretation, Pastoral Ministry
• Personal Consequences of the Fall (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What were the consequences of our fall into sin?
  Topics: Man, Salvation
• The Activities of Christ’s Session (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is Jesus doing right now?
  Topics: Christ, Salvation
• The Nature of Discipleship (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does it mean to be a "disciple" of Christ?
  Topics: Christian Living, Salt and Light
• Aspects of Special Revelation (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What are the characteristics of "Special Revelation"?
  Topics: Holy Spirit, Interpretation
• The Hypostatic Union (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does the term "Hypostatic Union" mean?
  Topics: Christ, Philosophy
• Losing Your Salvation (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Did the writer of Hebrews teach that salvation could be lost?
  Topics: Interpretation, General Epistles and Revelation
• Practical Perseverance (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are practical ways in which Christians are to persevere?
  Topics: Christian Living, Salt and Light
• Who is the Church? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Pastoral Ministry
• Precursors to Christ’s Return (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What must happen before the return of Christ?
  Topics: Last Days, Modern Church
• God’s Immutability (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does it mean to say that "God is immutable"?
  Topics: God, Philosophy
• The Marks of the Church (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How can we tell a true church from a false church?
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Interpretation
• The Present, Intermediate & Final Human States (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are the three "states" of human existence?
  Topics: Man, Salvation
• The Development of Worship in the Bible (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What does "diachronic" mean and what does it teach us about worship?
  Topics: Historical Books, Church and Sacraments
• “That World – Their World” Exegesis (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  How did Moses relate Abraham’s story to his immediate audience?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Historical Books
• Under-Realized Eschatology (video) by: Dr. Reggie Kidd & Guests
  What is "under-realized eschatology"?
  Topics: Last Days, Christian Living
• The Necessity of Christ’s Return (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How important is the teaching of Christ’s return?
  Topics: Last Days, General Epistles and Revelation
• The First Gospel (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Where in the Bible do we see the first "Gospel"?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Christ
• The Blessings of God’s Law (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What is God’s Law intended to accomplish?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Pauline Epistles
• Common, Covenant & Saving Grace (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is there more than one kind of "grace"?
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Salvation
• Exegesis versus Eisegesis (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What’s the difference between "exegesis" and "eisegesis"?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• General, Special & Existential Revelation (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Is there more to God’s revelation than just the Bible?
  Topics: Holy Spirit, Interpretation
• Is the Law Contrary to the Gospel? (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Topics: Pentateuch, Pauline Epistles
• The Components of God’s Glory (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  How do our good works glorify God?
  Topics: Christian Living, Salt and Light
• The Simplicity of God (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Does God’s "simplicity" mean that He is easily comprehended?
  Topics: God, Philosophy
• The Primary Goals of Theology (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are we trying to accomplish in our study of theology?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• Can non-Christians do good works? (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Topics: Ethics, Man
• Overlap of Mind, Spirit, Soul (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Is there more to us than our physical bodies?
  Topics: Man, Salvation
• The Reversals of Salvation (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How is the coming of God’s Kingdom a "great reversal"?
  Topics: Last Days, Christian Living
• Inaugurated Eschatology (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  If God’s Kingdom has come, why is the world is such distress?
  Topics: Christ, Apologetics
• Preparing the Church for Hardship (video) by: Dr. Hans Bayer & Guests
  If the Church is obedient to Christ, why does it still face hardship?
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Salt and Light
• God’s Sovereignty versus Human Responsibility (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Does God’s sovereignty mean there is no human responsibility?
  Topics: God, Christian Living
• The Role of Jesus in Creation (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Was Jesus involved in the Creation?
  Topics: Christ, Pentateuch
• Subjective Approaches to the Meaning of Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is there any value to a "subjective" interpretation of Scripture?
  Topics: Interpretation, Philosophy
• Objective Approaches to the Meaning of Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is "objectivism" as it relates to understanding the Bible?
  Topics: Interpretation, Philosophy
• Emotions in Ethical Decisions (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Do emotions have a legitimate role in ethical decisions?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• The Nature of Scriptural Inspiration (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How is the inspiration of Scripture different than artistic inspiration?
  Topics: Interpretation, Holy Spirit
• The Imputation of Our Sin (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does the word "imputation" mean?
  Topics: Salvation, Christ
• The Purpose of Jesus’ Miracles (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Were Jesus’ miracles meant to impress the people?
  Topics: Christ, Gospels and Acts
• The Significance of Jesus’ Baptism (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Why was Jesus baptized?
  Topics: Christ, Gospels and Acts
• The Motive of Love in Redemption (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is God’s love His only motivation for our redemption?
  Topics: Salvation, God
• Dialogical Approaches to the Meaning of Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is a "dialogical approach" to Scripture interpretation?
  Topics: Interpretation, Biblical Theology
• Universal Consequences of the Fall (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How widespread and consequential was the Fall?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Salvation
• Reflecting God’s Character (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does our being made "in God’s image" reveal about God Himself?
  Topics: God, Man
• Abraham’s Obedience (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What is the significance of Abraham’s obedience to God?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Biblical Theology
• Do the Gospels Contradict Each Other? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Gospels and Acts, Interpretation
• Our own enjoyment – a primary goal of ethics (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What is the primary goal of ethics?
  Topics: God, Ethics
• The Mistaken Strategy of Human Authority in Modern Application (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Can one defer too strongly to human authority?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• The Mistaken Strategy of Rigor in Modern Application (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What are the problems of focusing too closely on prohibitions?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• The Mistaken Strategy of Laxity in Modern Application (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What are the hazards of moral laxity to the Church and the believer?
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Salvation
• Fearing God (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Does "fearing God" mean to be afraid of Him?
  Topics: God, Man
• God’s Attributes – Truth (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is God’s truth ever relative?
  Topics: God, Philosophy
• God’s Attributes – Goodness (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Does God’s goodness preclude the possibility of evil?
  Topics: God, Ethics
• God’s Attributes – Justice (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does God’s "perfect justice" imply?
  Topics: God, Ethics
• The Visible & Invisible Church (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What do the terms "Visible Church" and "Invisible Church" mean?
  Topics: Church and Sacraments, Biblical Theology
• The Already and Not Yet (video) by: Dr. Reggie Kidd & Guests
  How does an "Already but not yet" approach help us in understanding prophecy?
  Topics: Last Days, Interpretation
• What are Theological Propositions? (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  Topics: Biblical Theology, Interpretation
• Qualifications of Old Testament Prophets (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What were the qualifications for Old Testament prophets?
  Topics: Prophets, Biblical Theology
• The Divinity of Jesus (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is Jesus’ divinity an essential doctrine?
  Topics: Christ, Biblical Theology
• The Gospels’ Historical Reliability (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Are the Gospels reliable history?
  Topics: Apologetics, Interpretation
• The Pros & Cons of a Life Orientation in Theology (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is taking a "life orientation" in theology legitimate?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• God’s Attributes – Holiness (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is unique about the holiness of God?
  Topics: God, Interpretation
• God’s Attributes – Power (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Does "omnipotence" mean that God can do absolutely everything?
  Topics: God, Philosophy
• God’s Attributes – Wisdom (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is unique about God’s wisdom?
  Topics: God, Interpretation
• Aspects Of Existential Revelation (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What is "existential revelation" referring to?
  Topics: Man, Interpretation
• Aspects Of General Revelation (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What is "general revelation"?
  Topics: Interpretation, Man
• What is Biblical Foreshadowing? (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  Topics: Biblical Theology, Interpretation
• Jesus’ Active & Passive Obedience (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is the difference between Jesus’ "active" and "passive" obedience?
  Topics: Christ, Gospels and Acts
• The Fall’s Effect on Moral Knowledge (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  How has the Fall affected our ability to understand Scripture?
  Topics: Interpretation, Man
• Pros & Cons of Academic Approaches to Theology (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Are there dangers in taking an academic approach to theology?
  Topics: Biblical Theology, Interpretation
• What is Theology? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Philosophy, Christian Living
• What Is Amillennialism? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is "amillennialism"?
  Topics: Last Days, Early Church
• Critical vs Evangelical Biblical Theology (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What are the possible pitfalls of a critical biblical theology?
  Topics: Interpretation, Philosophy
• The Doctrine of Divine Accommodation (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Was Scripture a complete mystery to its original readers?
  Topics: Interpretation, Biblical Theology
• Old Testament Laws: A Guide for Modern Christians (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Is Old Testament Law relevant to believers today?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Salvation
• What Is Post Millennialism? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is "post millennialism"?
  Topics: Last Days, Reformation
• What is Dispensational Premillennialism (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is "dispensational premillennialism"?
  Topics: Last Days, Modern Church
• What is Historic Premillennialism? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is "historic premillennialism"?
  Topics: Last Days, Early Church
• The Bible’s Claim to Authority (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Is it essential to believe in the Bible’s absolute authority?
  Topics: Salvation, Interpretation
• The Surprising People Jesus Saved (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What was unexpected about those whom Jesus chose to save?
  Topics: Gospels and Acts, Salvation
• Our Royal Obligations as Images of God (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are the implications of humanity being made in God’s image?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Man
• Applying Canaan’s Conquest to Our Lives (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does Israel’s conquest of Canaan mean for modern readers?
  Topics: Historical Books, Christian Living
• What is Hermeneutics? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Interpretation, Philosophy
• Do Scripture’s Narratives Meet Modern Standards? (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  Topics: Historical Books, Apologetics
• Ordo Salutis & Historia Salutis (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What’s the difference between the historia salutis and the ordo salutis?
  Topics: Salvation, Interpretation
• Three Types of Word Revelation (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  How does God reveal things in His words?
  Topics: Interpretation, God
• Illumination and Inward Leading (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What do the terms "illumination" and "inward leading" refer to?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• The Three Uses of the Law (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What are the "three uses of the law"?
  Topics: Ethics, Interpretation
• The Rise and Fall of Revelation (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  Why aren’t we being given Special Revelation today?
  Topics: Interpretation, Holy Spirit
• The Trinity’s Work in Forgiveness (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is the Trinity a necessary factor of God’s forgiveness?
  Topics: God, Salvation
• The Singularity of God (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is unique about the God of the Bible vs. the gods of mythology?
  Topics: God, Apologetics
• Were God’s Covenants Conditional? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Biblical Theology, Christian Living
• The Primacy of the Ten Commandments (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Are the Ten Commandments only part of the Mosaic Law?
  Topics: Pentateuch, Ethics
• Making Ethical Decisions – The Proper Goal (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What should be our ultimate goal when making ethical decisions?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• Making Ethical Decisions – The Proper Standard (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  How do "standards" relate to making ethical choices?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• Making Ethical Decisions – The Proper Motive (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  How are our motives a part of ethical decisions?
  Topics: Ethics, Man
• How to Prioritize Biblical Instructions (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Should we "prioritize" some commandments over others?
  Topics: Ethics, Christian Living
• How Does Jesus Fulfill the Jewish Feasts? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Christ, Biblical Theology
• God’s Revelation in Words & Acts (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  Is God revealed in other ways besides His words?
  Topics: Interpretation, Philosophy
• What It Means To Be Holy (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does "Holy" mean?
  Topics: God, Interpretation
• Why Did Matthew Use the Phrase “Kingdom of Heaven”? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Topics: Gospels and Acts, Interpretation
• God As Our Absolute Standard (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Does God live up to moral standards in the way we are supposed to?
  Topics: God, Philosophy
• The Holy Spirit in Our Lives (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  What is the relationship of the Holy Spirit to the believer?
  Topics: Holy Spirit, Christian Living
• The Clarity, Necessity & Sufficiency of Scripture (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Is Scripture enough for the believer?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• Is Creation Inherently Good? (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is the material world good, bad, or morally indifferent?
  Topics: Ethics, Philosophy
• Discerning Historical Fact from Biblical Poetry (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  How can we determine historical fact from biblical poetry?
  Topics: Interpretation, Poetry and Wisdom
• Is the Church in Acts a Model for Christian Living? (video) by: Dr. Hans Bayer & Guests
  Topics: Gospels and Acts, Christian Living
• Three Guides to Interpreting Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are some guides for us in interpreting Scripture?
  Topics: Interpretation, Holy Spirit
• The Bible is Never Silent (video) by: Dr. John Frame & Guests
  Are there some issues for which the Bible has nothing to say?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• The Goal of Biblical History (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What is the end goal of Biblical History?
  Topics: Last Days, Christian Living
• The Use of Means (video) by: Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
  What does "the use of Means" refer to?
  Topics: Christian Living, Church and Sacraments
• The Holy Spirit’s Personhood (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Does the Holy Spirit refer to a "force" or a Person?
  Topics: Holy Spirit, God
• The Importance of The Apostles’ Creed (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is the Apostles’ Creed important to modern Christians?
  Topics: Early Church, God
• Applying Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Does applying Scripture require us to go beyond just believing the Bible’s claims?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• Sensus Plenior – The Full Sense of Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What’s the difference between the "original meaning" and "full sense" of Scripture?
  Topics: Interpretation, Christian Living
• Angels, Demons & Spiritual Warfare (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What are angels and demons doing in the world of today?
  Topics: Last Days, Christian Living
• The Work of the Holy Spirit (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What has the Holy Spirit done, and what is He doing now?
  Topics: Holy Spirit, Church and Sacraments
• The Resurrection (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does the Resurrection mean for us as believers?
  Topics: Gospels and Acts, Man
• The Covenant of Redemption (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is the "Covenant of Redemption"?
  Topics: God, Man
• In the Image of God (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What does it mean to be "made in the image of God"?
  Topics: Man, Pentateuch
• The Importance of Jesus’ Temptation (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is the importance of Jesus’ temptation?
  Topics: Christ, Christian Living
• The Supremacy of the New Covenant (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What is the "New Covenant"?
  Topics: Man, Salvation
• Investigating Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  How can we investigate Scripture properly?
  Topics: Christian Living, Interpretation
• Preparing to Interpret Scripture (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What can we do to prepare ourselves to interpret Scripture well?
  Topics: Christian Living, Interpretation
• Our Priestly Obligations (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  If Christians are "priests," what are our duties?
  Topics: Man, Pastoral Ministry
• The Joys of Redemption (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is there more to redemption than eternal life?
  Topics: Salvation, Man
• The Significance of Suffering (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  Is suffering ever meaningless?
  Topics: Christian Living, Philosophy
• The Manner of Christ’s Return (video) by: Multiple Instructors
  What will Christ’s return be like?
  Topics: Last Days, Christ