The Need For Authentic Hearing: Luke 8:1-21, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Jesus gives three teachings that highlight how true disciples must listen to God's word. Many hear God's word but are hardened because they fail to truly hear and obey. No matter what our status might be in this world, we will end up with nothing... (duration 00:35:08)

A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 2 - Luke 7:36-50, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In part 2 we face important implications of Jesus' announcement of forgiven sins. The sinner woman was saved and had God's peace. We also learn that we should not judge motives because they are unseen. We also explain gospel implications of God's love... (duration 00:25:41)

A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 1 - Luke 7:36-50, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. When Jesus was invited to a formal meal at the house of a Pharisee, a sinner woman walked in. What she did was at the same time shocking and profound. She ironically showed the hospitality that the Pharisee had not. Jesus announced her sins forgiven. (duration 00:30:16)

Listen to Christ, Not Human Tradition: Colossians 2:8b, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Paul tells us that human tradition is not a valid source for Christian teaching. We address the idea that anything found in church history is thereby valid as a spiritual teaching or practice. However, the New Testament specifically addresses traditions. (duration 00:28:21)

Do Not Be Taken Captive: Colossians 2:8a, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Paul issues an imperative for all Christians to see that no one carries them away as captives. False teaching is parasitical to the true faith. Paul warns of what he calls "the philosophy" that threatened the integrity of the Colossian church. (duration 00:36:08)

Walking in Christ and Avoiding Pietism: Colossians 2:6,7, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Since the reception of Christ meant freedom in Christ, it also implies living a Christ-centered life according to the freedom He gives. Evangelical Christianity has been harmfully influenced by pietistic, second blessing doctrines for over a hundred yrs. (duration 00:34:25)

Avoiding Plausible but False Reasoning: Colossians 2:4,5, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. False teachers make arguments that seem reasonable but are not compatible with the doctrine of Christ. Any deviation from the biblical doctrine of Christ is an attack against the gospel. Paul tells us not to allow fine sounding arguments to deceive us. (duration 00:34:05)