Pastor Eric walks us through the 9 principles upon which a Bible-driven church are based. Additional Scriptures: Eph. 4:11-13, 3:10-11, 5:27; Ps. 71:22-24, 89:14-18; Acts 2:42-47; Matt 16:13-23; Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 2:20-22; 1 Tim. 3:15-16; John 1:1-2,14; Acts 20:27; Col. 1:28; John 8:31; Eph 5:19; Heb 10:14; 1 Thess. 5:17; Heb 10:25; 1 Cor 5:6-8; 2 Cor 6:17; 1 Pet 1:22; James 2:1-8.

In this final installment to the "Christmas Life", Pastor Eric explores Ephesians 5 and the priorities, prohibitions and practice for believer's walk. Additional Scriptures: Philemon 8; Col 3:18; 1 Cor 6:9-11;19-20; John 3, 8:24.

Pastor Eric journeys through Ephesians 5, revealing the exhortations and prohibitions for believers, from being imitators of God and walking in love to avoiding immorality and greed. Additional Scriptures: I Pet 2:21; John 15:18-19, 17:14-16; Heb 13:1,4,5; I Cor 6:13-19; Luke 12:15; 1 Thess 2:5-6.

In this continuation on "the fathers" Paul discusses in Romans 9:5, Pastor Eric highlights Abraham's life of faith, not of works...a life that God "reckoned to him as righteousness". Additional Scripture: Rom 4:1-11; James 2:21; Isa 53:6; Rom 3:25; Ps 32:1-2.

Pastor Eric discusses the role (office) of prophets and priests in light of the prophecy of Zechariah 7, as well as the mindset of the Israelites upon their return from Babylonian captivity. Additional Scriptures: Isa 1:12-15; Mal 1:6-8, 2:7; 2 Pet 1:21.

Pastor Eric directs us through Abraham's life as a believer in God and His promises. Additional Scriptures: Gal 3:6-9, 15-20; Gen 15; Rom 3: 21-31.

As Christmas day approaches, Pastor Eric discusses what it means to live the "Christmas Life", not just one day a year, but each and every day.

Pastor Eric directs us through the Messianic prophecy of Zechariah 6:9-15 and discusses the symbolism of the gold and silver, crowns, and Joshua. Additional Scriptures: Ezra 6:19; Rev 19:11-16; Jer 23:5; Matt 2:23.

Pastor Eric explores the patriarchal fathers--Abraham, Isaac, and Joseph--and their impact on our lives, even today. In this lesson, we see into the life of Abraham and how his relationship with God and his faith in Him gives us a clear picture of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Additional Scriptures: Gen 12:5,10; Gal 3:6-11,16-19; Heb 11:6,8,17; Gen 15:1,6.

Pastor Eric expounds upon God's promises. God, the only Promise-Keeper, made numerous promises to His people and secured those promises via miracles, the prophets, and the Messiah. He still has promises to keep. Additional Scriptures: 2 Cor 3:12-18; Esther 4:7; Amos 9:6; Psalm 56:8; Acts 1:4, 2:33,37-39, 13:23,32; Rom 4:13-16; Gen 12:1-3, 17:7, 18:10, 22:17; Exo 12:13; Num 21:8; Deut 18:18; 2 Sam 7:12-13; Isa 7:13, 9:6, 41:10; Jer 23:5; Dan 2:44.