World Video Bible School (WVBS)

Many people have asked this question through the years. Our pets live in our homes, protect our families, perform service activities, and provide love. We give names to and provide care for our pets. Animals are part of creation and described by God as a central part of the Genesis account. However, do animals have an immortal soul, like humans, that will live into eternity? Join Jim Lloyd as a he discusses the context and looks into what the Scriptures have to say concerning this question.

From professional sports to collegiate sports, from casinos to entire broadcasting platforms, sports gambling has seen a wave of popularity. Where gambling in sports was once illegal, numerous laws have now paved the way and open the door to a broader acceptance. Join Daniel Stearsman as he looks from a biblical perspective at our love for sports in light of this rise in gambling, and considers the Christian’s response.

The increasing discussions and debates on what defines a person's gender have thrown many into confusion. This confusion has extended to not only how they view themselves, but how they interact with others around them. Consider with Daniel Stearsman the timely question, "whatever happened to gender?"

Watch more from the program, "Gender: A Biblical Study" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/gender-a-biblical-view/

There is much confusion about gender in the world today. Many are hurting, struggling with questions about who they are. Their bodies say one thing while mentally they think something different. Some turn to irreversible and harmful means to seek answers. How do we help those in the world who are in such pain? Join John Haffner as he considers the Scriptures to find ways to help those struggling.

When we die, is everyone going to heaven? We experience people in our world who want to live good lives and follow God, and we also cross paths with those who actively engage in evil deeds. What does God have to say about how humanity responds to Him, and heaven as an eternal home? Join Jim Lloyd as he looks at the Bible to see what the Creator has to say about eternal judgment.

Can a person know for sure they are saved, and that they will spend eternity in heaven? The Bible says that we can! Join George Bailey as he delves into a Bible study on this important topic.

Find more from this series: https://video.wvbs.org/program/gospel-sermons-george-bailey/

It is always better to be prepared. We prepare for all sorts of things in this life such as tests, possible emergencies, and travel. We even prepare for death. When most people think of preparing for death, they think of burial plots and wills, but what about preparing spiritually for death? Join Jim Lloyd as he looks at scripture and what it means to be spiritually prepared for death.

Do we have any extra-biblical evidence of the canon of Scripture? What about the Books of the Apocrypha? Should we accept or reject them as part of the Bible today? Are there any “lost books” of the Bible? In part two of this section, Dr. Denny Petrillo talks about apostolic authority, the New Testament Canon of Scripture, and how it begins with the Son of God, Jesus.

Watch more from the program, "How We Got the Bible" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/how-we-got-the-bible/

How did the messages of God make it to written form? And how did those written documents gain recognition as canon by God’s people? Can we know which books belong in the Bible and which books do not? Who got to make those decisions, and can we trust those decisions today? Follow along as Dr. Denny Petrillo discusses the Old Testament and when those 39 books were accepted as canonical.

Watch more from the program, "How We Got the Bible" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/how-we-got-the-bible/

Technology is rapidly advancing. People are constantly creating new programs that are smarter and faster, applying what is called artificial intelligence (AI). But are all technological advances good for us? Some have even created apps that use AI to let us talk to “Jesus”. Can AI give us the answers to the questions we have about the scriptures? Should AI guide us in understanding the Bible? Join Jim Lloyd as he discusses a proper view of AI and the Bible.