Romans 3:9-26 -- Rotting Sheep Meat; Faith in vs. Faith of; Justification by grace effective through faith

Sinful Human Condition: Rotting Sheep Meat;
Paul's Response to the Jewish Christians;
Pelagianism;
Faith "in" vs. Faith "of";
Justified by grace effective through faith;
Righteousness from and of God

Romans 2:25--3:18 -- Circumcision in the Flesh vs. of the Heart; Atonement Typology

Circumcision in the Flesh as opposed to Circumcision of the Heart
Atonement Typology;
Grace overcomes sin;
Jews and Greeks condemned by sin and saved by Grace;
Pauline Dynamic Scriptural Citations

Romans 2:1-29 -- Judgement; Jewish Christians vs. Gentile Christians

Judgement
Doing Good
Jewish Christians vs. Gentile Christians
Doing the Law
Circumcision

Romans 1:28--2:16 -- Wickedness; No Excuse for Judging

The Nature of Wickedness
No Excuse for Judging others

Romans1:18-27 -- General Revelation; Paul's Understanding of Homosexuality

General Revelation
Idolatry
Iconography
The place of saints in Christian practice
Paul's Understanding of Homosexuality

Romans1:16-23, 31 -- The Theme of Romans; Natural Revelation vs. Special Revelation; Idolatry

The Theme of Romans
Natural Revelation vs. Special Revelation
Idolatry;
Inerrancy, Infallibility and inspiration;
Sin

Romans 1:16-32 -- From Faith to Faith; The Penalty for idolatry

From Faith to Faith
Natural Revelation
The Penalty for idolatry

Romans1:7-17 -- Saints; Foundations of Roman Church; Meaning of Salvation; Meaning of Faith

Saints
Foundations of Roman Church
Meaning of Salvation
Meaning of Faith

Romans 1:1-7 -- Introduction and Textual Remarks

Introduction
Textual Remarks and Textual Criticism

Philippians 4:4-23 -- Grace and Thanksgiving; Conclusion

1. Grace and Thanksgiving
2. Conclusion

Philippians 4:4-9 -- Rejoice in the Lord Always; Eucharist = Thanksgiving

1. Rejoice in the Lord Always
2. Eucharist = Thanksgiving

Philippians 3:17--4:7 -- Enemies of the Cross Part 2; Changing our Schematic

Enemies of the Cross Part 2;
Changing our Schematic;
Sanctification and Glorification;
Calvinism vs Arminianism;
Euodia and Syntyche

Philippians 3:17--4:1 -- Imitating Paul & The Enemies of the Cross

1. Imitating Paul
2. The Enemies of the Cross

Philippians 3:12-16 -- Review of Righteousness; Moving on to Perfection

1. Review of Righteousness
2. Moving on to Perfection

Philippians 3:1-11 -- "Beware of the Dogs!" & God's Righteousness

1. Beware of the Dogs!
2. The Righteousness of God

Philippians 2:12-30 -- Working Out Our Salvation with Fear and Trembling

Working Out Our Salvation with Fear & trembling;
Paul's travel plans and ministry issues

Philippians 2:1-11 -- The Christ Hymn, Part 2

The Christ Hymn Part 2

Philippians 2:1-8 -- The Christ Hymn; the problem of Kenosis

The Christ Hymn, an Introduction to the Hymn and the nature of Kenosis

Philippians 1:12-20 -- Faith and Suffering; Form vs Dynamic Equivalence

1. Faith and Suffering
2. Form vs Dynamic Equivalence

Philippians 1:1-11 -- Introduction, Textual Remarks, Sanctification

1. Textual Remarks
2. Introduction
3. Sanctification

John 7:53--8:11 & 21:15-25 -- "The Woman Caught in Adultery"

Bible Study on Selected Passages in John
"The Woman Caught in Adultery" & "Do you love me?"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Mesquite, Texas
August 29, 2007

John 6 -- Feeding the 5000 & Jesus is Our True Bread

Bible Study on Selected Passages in John
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Mesquite, Texas
August 22, 2007

John 4:1-42 -- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Bible Study on Selected Passages in John
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Mesquite, Texas
August 15, 2007

John 2:1-22 -- Wedding Feast in Cana of Galilee

Bible Study on Selected Passages in John
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Mesquite, Texas
August 8, 2007

John 1 -- Textual Remarks, Introduction, The Logos

Bible Study on Selected Passages in John
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
Mesquite, Texas
August 1, 2007

Philemon 1-25 -- Introduction and Study (one session)

Onesemus and Philemon,
Introduction and study
Only Session on Philemon

Colossians 3:18--4:18 -- Revisiting Chapter 3 & Paul's Conclusion

1. Revisiting Chapter 3
2. Chapter 4 and Paul's conclusion

Colossians 3 -- Election, Contrition and Forgiveness

1. God's elect
2. True contrition and forgiveness,
3. The duties of Wives and Husbands
4. Our Master in Heaven

Colossians 3:1-17 -- Sanctification

Putting off the old self and putting on the new self
The essence of Sanctification

Colossians 2 - The Fullness of the Deity in Christ Jesus

1. The Fullness of Deity in Christ Jesus
2. Gnosticism and Paul's Opponents Part 3

Colossians 1:21--2:7 -- Gnosticism and Paul's Opponents Part 2

1. "In" or "Of"?
2. Gnosticism and Paul's Opponents Part 2

Colossians 1:21-29 -- Gnosticism and Paul's Opponents

1. Gnosticism and Paul's Opponents
2. The Mystery Hidden
3. Is something lacking in Christ's Afflictions?

Colossians 1:11-23 -- Jesus is the Icon of the Invisible God

1. Letter Outline
2. Additional Textual remarks
3. Jesus is the Icon of the invisible God

Colossians 1:1-14 -- Introduction and Textual Remarks

1. Textual remarks
2. Introduction to Colossians

Galatians 5:22--6:18 - Giving and Conclusion

1. The Fruit of the Spirit vs the Works of the Flesh
2. Sharing with the one who has taught you ... and the Galatians' failure in this matter.
3. The stigmata
4. Concluding remarks

Galatians 4:21--5:22 - The Allegory of Freedom

1. The Allegory of Freedom
2. "If circumcision is so impotant, than just go whole hog and cut the whole thing off"
3. The fruit of the spirit in response to works of the flesh

Galatians 4:1-31 - The Children of the Promise

Paul's Allegory using Abraham and Hagar vs Abraham and Sarah
The Children of Works vs. the Children of Promise

Galatians 3:15--4:11 - The Law is our Schoolmaster

The place of the law in the Christian life: The Law as our schoolmaster
What the law is and what the law is NOT.

Galatians 3:1-20 -- Faithing is reckoned as righteousness

Righteousness comes through Faith, not works,
Hence, faithing (acting in faith) is reckoned to us as righteousness.

Galatians 2:11-21 -- Paul Confronts Peter's Hypocrisy

Peter comes to Antioch and Paul confronts Peter's Hypocrisy.
"You forgot your ham and cheese sandwich!"

Galatians 1:11--2:10 with Acts 15:1-29 -- Comparing Galatians with Acts

A Comparison of Galatians with Acts relative to the Jerusalem Conference

Galatians 1:11--2:10 -- "False Brethren" Spying on our "Freedom"

Paul's history and conversion
The Jerusalem Conference
False Brethren" Spying on our "Freedom."

Galatians 1:1-10 -- Introductory remarks; Apostleship, Grace and Peace; Perverting the Gospel and "Anathama"

Introductory remarks
Apostleship
Grace and Peace
Perverting the Gospel and "Anathama."

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 13 -- Paul plans to visit Corinth again, warns them he will not be lenient; Conclusion to the letter

Paul plans to visit Corinth again, warns them he will not be lenient; Conclusion to the letter
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 12 -- Paul's Thorn in the Flesh: Demons in Church; Strength in Weakness

Paul's Thorn in the Flesh: Demons in Church; Strength in Weakness
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 11 -- Paul vs. The Super Apostles and The "Brethren of James" again

Paul vs. The Super Apostles and The "Brethren of James" again
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 10 -- Paul's Letter of Tears 2: Comparisons & Paul Begins His Defense

Paul's Letter of Tears 2: Comparisons & Paul Begins His Defense
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 8:13--9:15 -- Paul's Represenatives and Directions for the Collection

Paul's Representatives and Directions for the Collection
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 7:11--8:15 -- Partition Theories; The Collection for the Poor in the Jerusalem

Partition Theories for 2 Corinthians; The Collection for the Poor in Jerusalem; Remarks on Pauline Cannonical Criticism
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:13a -- Fear of God; Contrition; The result of the Letter of Tears

Fear of God; Contrition; The result of the Letter of Tears
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 5:20 -- 6:18 -- "Do Not Be Mismatched with Unbelievers"

"Do Not Be Mismatched with Unbelievers"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 5:6 - 21 -- Reconciled To God Through Jesus Christ; The Omega Perspective

Eternal Rewards; Crazy for God; Being Reconciled to God through Jesus; The Omega Perspective
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:16--5:10 -- The Holy Spirit is our Personal Trainer; Imputed vs. Imparted Righteousness

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:16--5:10 -- The Holy Spirit is our Personal Trainer; Imputed vs. Imparted Righteousness
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:4-18 -- Icons and Prosopons; We Have Treasure In Clay Pots; Grace Amidst Suffering

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:4-18 -- Icons and Prosopons; We Have Treasure In Clay Pots; Grace Amidst Suffering
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 2:14--4:6 -- Doxa and Icons

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 2:14--4:6 -- Doxa and Icons
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 2:10--3:11 - Types of Manuscripts; Aroma and Doxa

Bible Study on 2 Corinthians 2:10--3:11 - Types of Manuscripts; Aroma and Doxa
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 - How A Variant Enters the Text; Letter of Tears 1

Bible Study on 2 Corinthians 2:1-11; How a variant enters the text -- An example; Additonal Textual Remarks; Paul's Letter of Tears 1
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 1:15-24 - Variants, Textual Study, and All God's Promises Are "Amened" In Christ

Bible Study on 2 Corinthians 1:15-24; Variants and other Textual Issues & All God's Promises are "Amened" in Christ.
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 1:1-14 - Grace and Peace; Translation Issues; Textual Study

Bible Study on 2 Corinthians 1:1-14; Grace and Peace; Translation Issues; Textual Study
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 - Introduction; Textual Study; "God brings comfort."

2 Corinthians 1:1-7 - Introduction; Textual Study; "God brings comfort"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

John 6:26-65: United Methodist Thoughts On The Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion

John 6:26-65: United Methodist Thoughts On The Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 16 - "Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem, and concluding remarks."

The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem, and Paul's concluding remarks.
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 - "We Will All Be Changed Part 2"

The Resurrection and the Second Coming -- "We will all be changed" Part 2
With 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 15:20-57 - "We Will All Be Changed Part 1"

The Resurrection and the Second Coming -- "We will all be changed" Part 1
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 - "The Earliest Kerygma of the Church"

The Earliest Kerygma of the Church
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - "Women Are To Keep Silent!"

Good Order In Worship and "Women Are To Keep Silent!"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 - More on the Gift of Tongues

More on the Gift of Tongues
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Grace Incarnate Presents: Dr. Greg Neal -- Video Podcast

Video Podcast
Grace Incarnate Presents: Dr. Greg Neal -- Video Podcast
This is a simple video for introducing Dr. Neal's ministry on the internet ... for use with video Sermons and Bible Studies, as well as for viewing on its own.

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 13 - Faith, Hope, and Love Abide

Faith, Hope, and Love Abide
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 - Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Spiritual Gifts Part 2 & The Body Parts of Christ
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - Spiritual Gifts Part 1

Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 - Sacramentology: Real Presence vs. Memorial Representation and thoughts on "Krima"

Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - Comparison of the "Words of Institution" between 1 Corinthians and the Synoptics

Comparison of the "Words of Institution" between 1 Corinthians and Mark 14:22-25 and Luke 22:19-23
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 10:32--11:33 - "Paul, Women, Headcoverings, and Holy Communion"

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 10:32--11:33 - "Paul, Women, Headcoverings, and Holy Communion"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 10:1--11:1 - "The Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion"

1 Corinthians 10:1--11:1 - "The Rock as a Type of Christ and The Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 8:11--9:27 - "The Sumbling Block Principle applied"

1 Corinthians 8:11--9:27 - "The Sumbling Block Principle applied relative to the Support of Ministers."
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study: An Introduction to the Gospels

An Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels and to John:
Their formation, transmission, and Canonization
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 7:17--8:13 - "Anxiety of Marriage"

1 Corinthians 7:17--8:13 - "Anxiety of Marriage and the Stumbling Block Principle"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 6:12--7:16 - "Christian Marriage"

1 Corinthians 6:12--7:16 - "Christian Marriage According to Paul"
Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - "Malakoi and Arsenokoitai, Part 2"

1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - "Malakoi and Arsenokoitai, Part 2"
By Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - "Malakoi and Arsenokoitai, Part 1"

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - "Malakoi and Arsenokoitai, Part 1"
By Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 3:18--5:13 - "A Spiritual Yeast Infection"

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 3:18--5:13 - "A Spiritual Yeast Infection"
By Dr. Gregory S. Neal
Senior Pastor
First United Methodist Church,
Seagoville, Texas

3 John

Bible Study on 3 John

1 Corinthians - 2:6--3:23

"The Mind of Christ is a Terrible Thing to Waste"

1 Corinthians - 1:23--2:5

Bible Study on 1 Corinthians - 1:23--2:5
Repeat Post because iTunes failed to pick up the prior one.

2 John

Bible Study on 2 John

1 Corinthians - Textual Study & 1:10-25

1 Corinthians - Textual Study & 1:10-25
Contains an extensive discussion on Textual Criticism

1 Corinthians - Introduction & 1:1-17

Introduction & 1:1-17

2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 - Conclusion

Conclusion

2 Thessalonians 2 - The Antichrist

2 Thessalonians 2 - The Antichrist

2 Thessalonians 1:1--2:12

Introduction to the letter and it's place in the Pauline collection.

1 John 5 - The Johannine Comma, Part 2

The Johannine Comma, Part 2
Contains remarks on Textual Criticism and KJV-Onlyism

1 John 5 - The Johannine Comma, Part 1

The Johannine Comma, Part 1

1 John 4:1-12 - False Prophets and The Spirit of AntiChrist

False Prophets and The Spirit of AntiChrist

1 John 3:8-24 - Children of the Devil

Children of the Devil

1 John 2:29--3:10 - Sin and Lawlessness

Bible Study on 1 John 1 - 2:29--3:10 - Sin and Lawlessness

1 John 2:18-28 - Antichrists in the Church

Antichrists in the Church

1 John 2:1-17 - Dualism

Dualism

1 John 1 - Introduction

Introduction to the 1st Epistle of St. John.