Biblical Foundations

By Christopher W Martin

We welcome you to the Biblical Foundations Bible Study. A Houston Bible Study taught by Chris Martin over the course of multi-week sessions, this Bible Study seeks to advance the Kingdom of God throug... more

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April 02, 2017 The Scarlet Thread Introduction
Christopher W. Martin © 2017
I. Why Study Christology
A. The Modern View of the Old Testament “Problem”
B. The View of Old Testament in Church History
C. Jesus View of the Old Testament
· Luke 4:18-21
· John 5:39
· Luke 24:25-27
· Luke 24: 44-45
D. The Scarlet Thread?
II. The HUGE, HUGE, HUGE Question: Why Didn’t Jesus’ Incarnation Occur Thousands of Years Earlier?
· The False Premise of the Question:
· The Key to Interpreting Scripture
· Incomplete Answers:
o #1: God’s View of Time?
o #2: A Lesson for Us?
o #3: A Lesson for the Angels?
o #4: Global Conditions
· The Complete (But Unsatisfying) Answer: (Galatians 4:4-5)
· What We can Learn through God’s “Delays”
o A Demonstrated Will for Waiting (Genesis 15:16)
o That We May Better Understand God (Romans 9:22-23 & 2 Peter 3:7-9)
o Because He Loves You That Much! (Ephesians 2:4-7)
III. Conclusions
· Understanding the Bible’s Primary Theme
· The Old Testament: A Deliberately Incomplete Book
· Our Unchanging God
· All Scripture is God-Breathed
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58min
January 23, 2017 Great Discipleship Matthew 28:16-20
Great Discipleship
Matthew 28:16-20
Christopher W. Martin © 2017
I. Intro: What is the Primary Purpose of the Church and its Members?
II. What is Great Discipleship?
A. Availability (v.16)
Being a Disciple First
Obedient Yielding
Beware of the Myth:
B. Premised on Worship (v.17)
A Note on Worship
Beware of the Myth:
A Note on Doubt
C. Based on Great Authority (v. 18)
Beware of the Myth:
D. Encompassing a Great Mission (19-20b)
A Note on “Going…”
A Note on “Baptizing…”:
A Note on the Trinity:
A Note on “Teaching…”:
Beware of the Myth:
E. Without Walls (i.e. Great in Scope) (19a)
Beware of the Myth:
F. Never Forgetting His Great Promise (20b)
III. The Implications of Great Discipleship
A. The Past?
B. Our Present?
C. Your Future?
IV. Application: The Promise of His Presence
Strength
teadiness
Solace
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1h 4min
January 15, 2017 The Last Words of Jesus Matthew 27: 33-54
The Last Words of Jesus
Matthew 27: 33-54
Christopher W. Martin © 2017

I. The Context of the Cross
Profound Silence
Profound Agony
II. Seven Words of Life from the Tree of Death
1. A Word of Prayer & Pardon (Luke 23:34)
Jesus’ Prayer:
A Note on the Greek perfect verb tense
“Father”
“Forgive Them”
Ignorance
Lessons from the Cross
The Heart of Christ
The Supernatural Power of Forgiveness
The Hazards of Unforgiveness
2. A Word of Assurance (Luke 23:43)
Two Thieves & Two Prayers:
A Picture of Worldly Arrogance
A Picture of Repentance & Faith
The Thief’s Surprising Actions:
The Thief’s Remarkable Faith:
“Lord” “Remember Me”
“When you come into Your Kingdom”
The Thief’s Amazing Future:
“I solemnly assure you”
2
“Today, You”
‘Will be with Me in Paradise”
A Final Note on Theology
3. A Word of Compassion (John 19: 26-27)
The Trigger?
Jesus’ Words:
“Dear Woman, Here is Your Son”
“Here is your Mother”
Theological Significance
His Holiness
His Position
His Compassion
Epilogue at Ephesus
4. A Word of Wonder (Matthew 27:45-46; Mark 15:33-34)
The Wonder of the Darkness
The Wonder of the Question
“My God, My God”
“Why?”
"Have You Forsaken Me?”
The Wonder of the Silence (Psalm 22)
The Wonder of the Abandonment
2 Corinthians 5: 21
Galatians 3: 13
3
Theological Reflections:
My God
Forsaken
5. A Word of Passion & Prophecy (John 19: 28; Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36)
Jesus’ Genuine Humanity
Jesus Understanding of Scripture (Psalm 22:14-15 & Psalm 69:21)
A Picture of Hell (Luke 16: 24; see also John 7:37-38)
A Final Note on the Hyssop
6. A Word of Victory (John 19: 30; Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37)
 His Suffering was Finished
Jesus’ Cry of Triumph: “Tetelestai”
The Sacrificial System was Finished
Hebrews: “Once for All”
Satan was Finished
7. A Word of Submission (Luke 23: 45-46)
The Timing
Jesus’ Decision:
“Father”
“Into Your Hands”
His Total Control
III. Conclusions
His Focus
His Bible
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1h 10min
January 09, 2017 The Miracles of Calvary (Part I) Matthew 27:45; 50-54
The Miracles of Calvary (Part I)
Matthew 27: 45; 50 - 54
Christopher W. Martin © 2017
I. The Miracle of Darkness (v. 45) (Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44)
A. What it was:
Solemn Silence
The Removal of the Light

B. What it was Not:
1. Eclipse?
2. Volcano or Storm?
C. Reliability of the Record.
1. OT Prophecy (Amos 8:9)
2. The Historical Record
D. Lessons from the Darkness
1. God’s Confirmation of Jesus’ Role
2. God’s Recognition of Jesus’ Suffering
3. God’s Opinion of Sin
II. The Miracle of the Veil (v. 51) (Mark 15:38)
A. The Significance of the Veil
1. It’s Role
2. It’s Message
3. It’s Thickness
B. The Tearing of the Veil
1. The Direction of the Tearing
2. The Timing of the Tearing
C. The Reliability of the Record
The Silence of Christ’s Enemies
The Faithful Priests (Acts 6:7)
D. Lessons from the Veil
1. The New Atonement for Sin (Heb. 9: 25-28)
2. The New Approach to God (Heb. 10: 19–23)
III. The Miracles of the Earthquake & the Opened Graves (v.51)
A. The Extent of the Earthquake
B. The Reliability of the Record
C. The Significance of the Earthquake
1. The Response of the Earth (Romans 8:19-22)
2. The Answer to Mt. Sinai
D. The Significance the Open Graves
1. The Exhibition
2. The Symbolism
IV. The Miracle of the Resurrection of “Many Saints” (v. 52-53)
A. The Nature of their “Appearing”
B. The Significance of Their Resurrections
C. The Reliability of the Record
Early Believers?
“The First Fruits?” (1 Corinthians 15:21-27)
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59min
May 17, 2015 Fools & Wise Men Matthew 2: 1-12
Fools & Wise Men
Matthew 2: 1-12
Christopher W. Martin © 2015
The Arrival of the Magi (v. 1-2)
Bethlehem of Judea
Herod the King
Magi from the East
The Agitation of Herod (v. 3-8)
The Chief Priests
The Scribes
The Adoration by the Magi (v. 9-12)
Gold
Incense
Myrrh
Application
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56min
May 10, 2015The Virgin Birth Matthew 1: 18-25
The Virgin Birth
Matthew 1: 18-25
Christopher W. Martin © 2015
Historical Observations
Rationalism & Naturalism

Attacks on the Virgin Birth
1)
2)
3)
Jesus Birth

The Virgin Birth Confronted (v.18-20)
The Word of God seen:
In Print In the Flesh
The Virgin Birth Clarified (v.21)

The Virgin Birth Connected (v.22-23)
Isaiah 7:14
‘almâ

parthenos
The Virgin Birth Consummated (v.24-25)

The Rest of the (Christmas) Story
The Year 0?

The Timing?

The Time of Year?

The First Recipients of the Good News?
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1h 9min
May 03, 2015 A Jewish Look at Jesus Matthew 1: 1-17
A Jewish Look at Jesus Matthew 1: 1-17
Christopher W. Martin © 2015
Jewish Perspective on the Messiah
Ancient
First Century
Today
Highlights from the Genealogy of Jesus
Abraham (Genesis 12: 1-3 & Genesis 22:18)
Judah (Genesis 49: 8-10)
Tamar
Rahab
Boaz
Ruth
David (2 Samuel 7:11-15 & Isaiah 11: 1-3)
Bathsheba
Joseph
Textual Questions
Completeness & the “Question of 14”:
What About Luke’s Genealogy?
Jeremiah 22: 24-30
Life Lessons
God Always Keeps His _______.
Godliness isn’t _____________.
Mercy & Compassion are Jesus’ ______.
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1h 2min
April 09, 1983 Marge Caldwell "Love and Laughter"
Throughout her life, Marge Caldwell had no hesitation to pass the baton of faith on to anyone who wanted to carry it forward in Jesus’ name.
Can you say her name without smiling? Each Christian is here to exhibit God’s qualities; Marge’s were, among many others, beauty
and grace. Even her last moment here was wrapped with a graceful breath—in a way that only a true lady could have left this earth. At
times like this, we think of the things people who have passed to heaven have left with us. Marge left an invaluable, unique legacy that
transcends generations.
Marge’s books, mostly written for young ladies, are no longer in print, but some are available used from Amazon. Beth Moore mentions
Marge Caldwell in a video Bible study (The Patriarchs) . Beth Moore calls Marge Caldwell her “mentor.” Others have called her an
encourager, a Baptist Erma Bombeck, and spiritual mother.
Marge started counseling at the center when she was 70 years old. Prior to the center’s opening, Brother John Bisagno would
frequently find her counseling in a small room off of the Green Room. When it was decided to start a church counseling center, Brother
John said he wanted Marge to be a part of it. Marge even went to audit classes at the university level to further her education in
preparation for the new center, which began in 1983 with Dr. Charles Poor and Marge Caldwell. Additionally, in 2004, Marge and
Chuck were delighted as The Gay Caldwell Roper Center for Counselor Education of HFBC was founded in Marge’s honor.
Her laughter rang with contagious joy. But we will still hear her echo in our hearts saying, “Oh my soul! Can you believe it?” She was
always so excited about it all. Her laughter rang with contagious joy. But we will still hear her echo in our hearts saying, “Oh my soul!
Can you believe it?” She was always so excited about it all.
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