Category: Back to the Text

Examining a very popular, often misunderstood Psalm.

It’s kind of amazing how people will only read a part of the history of Israel and think that’s the whole story. In this video, we try to piece together the larger picture.

What’s the correct way to understand Hebrews 6? Does it mean that believers can be lost? Or, is it not really about true believers? Or, is it something else? That’s what we tackle in this video. For a fuller explanation of this passage, listen here. Or, read my free commentary on the book of Hebrews...

Is it true that, in the Bible, the concept of election is never directly tied to salvation?

A bit of gospel, a bit of exegesis, a bit of Bible study … and a lot of Paul’s theology of Law versus Grace. You can hear more about Law Vs. Grace here. And you can find my free commentary on the book of Galatians here.

Pastor Jim McClarty explains the oft-misunderstood verse, 2 Peter 2:1. When it’s placed back into its context and considered in light of Peter’s audience and history, the meaning is quite clear.

Philippians 4:13 is another one of those highly abused verses. People use it in a way that Paul certainly never intended. So, in this video we look at the context and the little Greek word “pas” to contrast Paul’s conclusion with the modern misuse.

Pastor Jim McClarty addresses another popular out-of-context Bible phrase that is often used as a counter-argument to Reformed Theology.

Pastor Jim McClarty talks about the necessity of letting the words of the Bible speak for themselves — especially when God interprets His own actions.

Along with John 3:16 and 2Peter 3:9, 1Timothy 2:4 is a favorite Arminian proof text. But, did Paul intend to tell Timothy that God’s desire was to save “all men” — each and every man who ever lived? That’s the subject of this video from Pastor Jim McClarty.