Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

In the wake of our discussion on giving, it is also important that we understand principles of good stewardship.  Though we should be generous as Christians, it is also necessary that we do not enable idle behavior and through it, the encouragement of further sin.   Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

This extended section of our study continues as we consider more on the purposes of spiritual gifts in the first century.  This week the focus is on how spiritual gifts were meant to build up the church. Teacher: Matt Burleson

The Old Testament that we find in our Bibles contains the same material that was known to the Jews in the first century, though the structure is somewhat different.  As we thinking about the Hebrew Bible, we want to understand how early the canon was recognized, and what books were considered to be “divine” in … Continue reading Old Testament Canon (4/5/23 Bible Class)

Continuing our study of the transmission of the Old Testament text by considering different manuscripts that provide evidence of careful copying throughout the centuries. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

If God is for us, who can be against us?  Indeed every Christian should always have that Scripture in their mind, especially as we look out on a dark and evil world in which we live.  Though the world (and Satan) may try to bring us down, we know that God stands with us, through … Continue reading God is For Us – Romans 8:26-39 (3/26/23 a.m. sermon)

Continued discussion of the works of the Holy Spirit, as manifested among Christians in the apostolic age.  As we study together, it helps us to think of the scope of these gifts, as well as the purposes for which these gifts were given. Teacher: Matt Burleson

Having spent a few week’s with the New Testament, our focus now shifts to the Old Testament and examining some of the manuscripts that demonstrate the accuracy with which the Old Testament was copied throughout the centuries. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

The church at Corinth had made a commitment to be involved in the ministry for the saints, and as Paul writes, he encourages that they should finish what they started.  The apostle explains how and why Christians should give, noting the blessings that come from God and the various outcomes of giving when there is … Continue reading Sowing and Reaping – 2 Corinthians 9 (3/19/23 p.m. sermon)

We are blessed with such wonderful hope, knowing that even as we see evil abounding in the world there is something better coming. God has promised through His Holy Spirit that we have something waiting for us, and in this we set out hope. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

We continue with a difficult topic, yet one of great importance.  There is no question that in the early days of the church, the Holy Spirit empowered saints to do various miraculous works.  It began with the apostles (and only the apostles) and over time others were given gifts as well.  Though the miraculous gifts … Continue reading Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Part 2 (3/19/23 Bible Class)