Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Our continuation of a discussion of how the New Testament, as we know it, came together. The process of determining the canon of the New Testament is long and complex, but we hope to say enough here to help us have an understanding of how it was done, and how we can be confident in … Continue reading The New Testament Canon (Part 2)

As we return to the letter of 2 Corinthians, we pick up in Chapter 8 and Paul discussion of the collection for the saints in Jerusalem.  This text, while written to a specific church with a specific purpose at a specific time, does have implication for the church, some of which go far beyond the … Continue reading A Time to Be Liberal – 2 Corinthians 8

Romans 8 serves as a bit of a climax for the first movement of Paul’s letter to the Romans, where had been speaking throughout of how, though we were lost in sin, we’ve been justified by faith in Christ Jesus. Now, standing uncondemned because of the Savior, and having the Holy Spirit within us, we … Continue reading Heirs With The Savior – Romans 8:12-17 (3/12/23 a.m. sermon)

We’ve come to one of the premier topics that is often considered when thinking about the Holy Spirit and his work.  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 … Continue reading Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Part 1 (3/12/23 Bible Class)

As we think about how we got the Bible, we also need to think about how the New Testament, as we know it, came together. The process of determining the canon of the New Testament is long and complex, but we hope to say enough here to help us have an understanding of how it … Continue reading New Testament Canon (3/8/23 Bible Class)

A look at one of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus, and a consideration of the promises that come with understanding that Jesus is the Bread of Life. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Christians who are faithful in Christ have no reason to fear judgment because we are confident in the Spirit who dwells within us.  We know, because Christ gave himself, that if we are in him, we will not stand condemned. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

3/5/23 Bible Class Once again we return to the subject of the Spirit’s role in the conversion of the lost, this time focusing on a few passages in Acts which show His involvement.  Particular attention should be give to precisely who the Spirit was directly involved with in these passages. 

Examining some facts about how early copies of the Scriptures were made, and some of the most important manuscripts still available to us today. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

A needed reminder of an easy temptation to fall into.  Complaining may seem a little thing, but Paul, by inspiration, saw fit to list it alongside idolatry and sexual immorality in 1 Corinthians 10.  That being the case, we should definitely take notice, and understand that complaining is not only a problem, it is sinful. … Continue reading Why Complaining is a Problem – 1 Corinthians 1:1-10 (2/26/23 p.m. sermon)