Prophecy, Fulfillment, and Hope
Genesis 3:15 to Matthew 1: Tom Shrader traces messianic prophecy and its fulfillment in Christ.
Proclamation and Demonstration
Romans 10 & Matt 5: Tom Shrader on proclaiming the gospel and demonstrating faith in daily life.
Leadership and Training
Elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 applied to all believers. Tom Shrader on servant leadership.
Revelation Intro: What I Learned
Revelation 1 intro: Tom Shrader previews the seven churches and Christ's sovereignty.
The Church of Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7: Tom Shrader on the church of Ephesus and recovering first love for Christ.
The Church of Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11 — Tom Shrader on Christ's letter to Smyrna, suffering, and faithful endurance.
The Church of Thyatira
Revelation 2:18-29 — Tom Shrader on Thyatira's false teaching and balancing truth with love.
The Church of Sardis
Revelation 3:1-6 — Tom Shrader on the church at Sardis, spiritual death, and steps to revival.
The Church of Laodicea
Revelation 3:14-22 — Tom Shrader on the lukewarm church of Laodicea and Christ's call to repent.
Ephesians: Paul's Background
Ephesians intro: Tom Shrader surveys Paul's background and the letter's theme of reconciliation. Eph 1:1-2.
God Has Given You a Mission Field
Ephesians 1:1-5: Tom Shrader on election, predestination, and every believer's identity as a saint.
What You Know Trumps What You Feel
Ephesians 1 & James 3: Tom Shrader on God's grace, forgiveness, and heavenly wisdom.
Marks of Discipleship
Ephesians 1:15-23 study on Paul's prayer for wisdom, hope, and God's surpassing power in believers.
Dead and Unable to Hear
Ephesians 2:1-3 — Tom Shrader on humanity's spiritual death and total dependence on God's grace.
We're All Dead Not Mostly Dead
Ephesians 2:1-10 — Tom Shrader on total depravity, spiritual death, and salvation by grace alone.
Justice or Grace
Ephesians 2:1-10 teaching on election, grace, and atonement — why God saves sinners.
Salvation by Grace Not Works
Ephesians 2:8-10 — Tom Shrader on salvation by grace through faith, not works.
Loving the Difficult to Love
Ephesians 4:1-6 — Tom Shrader on humility, gentleness, and unity in the church.
Do You Look Like a Follower of Christ?
Ephesians 4:7-12 — Tom Shrader on spiritual gifts, unity, and every believer's call to ministry.
Applying God's Word to Your Life
Ephesians 4:17-24 — Tom Shrader on renewing the mind and strategic mortgage default.