Teaching by Tag: Hope
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Homosexuality – Nature or Nurture?
With his background in the health sciences, Dr. Christopher Yuan reviews the scientific studies related to etiology of sexual orientation. But more importantly, he helps to show how causation and sexuality are better understood in light of biblical anthropology.
Watch / ListenHoly Sexuality and the Gospel: Homosexuality – Texts and Hermeneutics
With a solid background in biblical exegesis—having studied both Hebrew and Greek—Dr. Christopher Yuan presents and analyzes the gay-affirming interpretations of Old Testament and New Testament passages on homosexuality with clarity and compassion.
Watch / ListenHoly Sexuality and the Gospel: A Christian Response to Homosexuality
How can Christians better engage with our loved ones and friends in the LGB community? How does the gospel (sin, repentance and redemption) influence the conversation around sexual identity? Without any compromise of truth or grace, Dr. Christopher Yuan combines his life experiences and his theological training in biblical languages to bring a fresh and unique perspective on this important topic.
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In the Beginning, Part 12: Abraham’s Faith
You believe only what you act on. All the rest is just religious talk. Abraham believed God, and followed His call to an unknown land.
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Steadfast: How the Resurrection Changes Everything
The resurrection of Jesus Christ matters for every single moment of our lives. It gives us hope and a purpose.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 5: The Anatomy of the Curse
Disappointment is waiting in the wings for those who put their trust in man. But for those who are in Christ, one day “there shall be no more curse.”
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Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God, Part 7 (Psalm 42)
Sin may cause depression, but not all depression is caused by sin. Everybody in the world is depressed, just to different degrees.
Watch / ListenPsalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God, Part 2 (Psalm 13)
The Bible does not hide from us the reality of real people going through real hardships. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, “How long, O Lord?” has been the cry of humanity.
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The Hard Truth, Part 3
Naked and ashamed, we are far more broken that we are willing to admit. Shame sculpts the soul and gives birth to fear. Only the gospel paves the way back.
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Be Anxious for Nothing
We live in a world that is morally decaying. Pastor Mike and David Shedd dialogue about viewing the world in which we live through a biblical lens.
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Following Jesus to the End
Clear minds enable clear thinking.
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Between a Rock and a Hard God
Moses struck a rock in the wilderness in order to bring water to a thirsty people. Jesus, the true Rock, was struck so that lost people might drink the living water and never thirst again.
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James: Living Out Our Faith, Part 19
If life is a vapor, then so is suffering.
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A Deep Dive
Shame gives birth to isolation. Memory gives birth to legacy. Testimonies are not formulas.
Watch / ListenFinding Hope in Depression
The gospel of the grace of God in Jesus Christ assures hope in any situation.
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