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A Biblical Look at the Holy Spirit, Pt. 1

“An Introduction to the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit”

CLASS SESSION #43 – THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 (7:00 PM PACIFIC TIME)
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

Pentecost Sunday (May 23, 2021) is a day that Christians celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the early church. In this session, Dr. Graves kicks off a special three-part series with the Three Bible Teachers on the third person of the Trinity. His focus is on the Person of the Holy Spirit and His ministry in the lives of believers.

If you have not done so already, please sign up for this blog at the bottom of the page to be alerted of new posts by the Three Bible Teachers. Do not forget to access the class materials and additional resources that are available through the “Quick Links” section. Specifically, Dr. Graves has created a PowerPoint presentation and a supplemental handout on the Holy Spirit that you can download for review as you watch the class videos.

The Healthy Habit of Christian Fellowship

CLASS SESSION #42 – THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

The English word “fellowship” translates the Greek word koinonia, meaning “that which is shared in common.” Christians have a shared faith in the Triune God and often gather to share in a communal experience of worship. In this session of “Healthy Habits of the Christian Life,” Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. will discuss the meaning and purpose of Christian fellowship. Christian fellowship is both vertical and horizontal. We fellowship with God and with other believers. Among its many benefits, fellowship allows us 1) to learn, 2) to grow, 3) to give and receive encouragement, 4) to hold each other accountable, and 5) to provide a witness to the world of God’s love, grace, and power.

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Self-Denial and the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

CLASS SESSION #41 – THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

Self-denial is the act or process of surrendering self-will and embracing God’s will. Jesus gives self-denial as an essential mark of discipleship in Matthew 16:24. In this session of “Healthy Habits of the Christian Life,” Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. will describe several important ways in which believers can deny themselves for the purpose of following Christ and he will conclude with a few comments about the spiritual benefits of fasting.

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Listening Prayer Strategies

CLASS SESSION #40 – THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

Prayer is personal communication with God in worship. Its primary purpose is to help us enjoy vital fellowship with the Father, grow in Christ, and become Holy Spirit-empowered saints of God. Prayer enables believers to contact God and receive his instructions. In this session of “Healthy Habits of the Christian Life,” we will focus on the spiritual discipline of listening prayer. Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. will offer several strategies to guide you during your times of extended prayer.

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A Biblical Look at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Part 3

“The Power of the Resurrection of Jesus in Your Life!”

CLASS SESSION #39 – THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Oscar Owens

In this session, Dr. Owens continues with part 3 of a three-part Easter series with the Three Bible Teachers. His focus is on the power of the Resurrection of Jesus within the individual lives of believers. The Resurrection empowers believers with assurance, transformation, and wonder.

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A Biblical Look at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Part 2

“10 Personal Benefits of the Resurrection of Jesus, the Christ”

CLASS SESSION #38 – THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Hammonds

In this session, Dr. Hammonds continues with part 2 of a three-part Easter series with the Three Bible Teachers. His focus is on the personal appropriation of benefits of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

If you have not done so already, please sign up for this blog at the bottom of the page to be alerted of new posts by the Three Bible Teachers. Do not forget to access the class materials and additional resources that are available through the “Quick Links” section. Specifically, Dr. Hammonds has created a PowerPoint presentation and a supplemental handout that you can download for review as you watch the class videos.

A Biblical Look at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Part 1

“Let’s Look at the Evidence: Reasons to Believe the Resurrection Really Happened”

CLASS SESSION #37 – THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central miracle of Christianity and the main fact in support of its teachings. In this session, Dr. Graves kicks off a three-part Easter series with the Three Bible Teachers. His focus is on offering historical evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

If you have not done so already, please sign up for this blog at the bottom of the page to be alerted of new posts by the Three Bible Teachers. Do not forget to access the class materials and additional resources that are available through the “Quick Links” section. Specifically, Dr. Graves has created a PowerPoint presentation and a supplemental handout that you can download for review as you watch the class videos.

A Celebration of Black History Month, Part 3

“Black is Beautiful to God Also”

CLASS SESSION #36 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Oscar Owens, Jr.

In this session, Dr. Owens. continues with part 3 of the 2021 Black History Month series with the Three Bible Teachers.

A Celebration of Black History Month, Part 2

“The Rise of African-American Churches”

CLASS SESSION #35 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

In this session, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. continues with part 2 of the 2021 Black History Month series with the Three Bible Teachers. His focus is on the rise of African-American churches from the Middle Passage to the early twentieth century.

A Celebration of Black History Month, Part 1

CLASS SESSION #34 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Hammonds

In this session, Dr. Kenneth Hammonds kicks off the 2021 Black History Month series with the Three Bible Teachers. His focus is on the Black presence in the Bible and African Christians in Early Christianity.