In this episode of Equip: The Glory of Christ, Caleb explores how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, the Prophets, and all of Scripture. From Old Testament prophecies to the heroes of the Bible, Jesus is the true and better version of them all, completing God's redemptive plan. Tune in to see how every part of the Bible points to Jesus as the center of our faith and salvation.
*Originally Recorded 3/9/25
In this session of Equip: The Glory of Christ, Caleb covers the core truths of who Jesus is. Jesus is the True and Better Prophet, the fullest and clearest revelation of God’s Word, and the fulfillment of the prophets’ words. He is also the True and Better Priest, the perfect mediator between God and man, who sacrificed Himself once for all to save us eternally. Finally, Jesus is the True and Better King, reigning with absolute authority over all creation, sin, and death, and His kingdom will never end.
*Originally Recorded March 2, 2025
This session of Equip: The Glory of Christ highlights the powerful truths surrounding Jesus' Second Coming. Caleb explains that in His return, Jesus will be our conquering King, fully and forever victorious over sin, Satan, death, and all powers of hell. He will also judge the world, bringing justice and righteousness. Furthermore, He will forever be the Groom of His Bride, the Church, establishing an eternal and unbreakable union. Caleb concludes by exploring how these truths shape our lives and our hope in Christ's glorious return.
Originally recorded 2.23.25
This fourth session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the first coming of Christ. Caleb explains how Jesus was our perfect substitute and Savior, how he perfectly fulfilled the law, and how he perfectly defeated sin and death. He closes by exploring the practical application of these great Gospel truths.
Originally recorded on 2/16/25
What is the state of manhood today? Are men in a better place than they were 5, 10, 20 years ago? Or does research show that men today are more independent and isolated than ever before? And is the church making a difference? Is our church making a difference? Listen in as Jay Minnick provides statistics of manhood today and what we can do to help men know Jesus, and become more like him.
This third session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the human nature of Christ. Caleb explores the reality that through his incarnation Jesus is truly God and truly man, and that Jesus shared in the fullness of our human experience yet without sin. Caleb also explores how the theological principle called the Communication of Properties helps us speak about Jesus and better understand how his divine and human natures work together.
Originally recorded on 2/9/25
In this episode of She: Studies, we explore the powerful stories of remarkable women of faith and restoration throughout the Bible. Led by Lakeshia Jackson-Warman, we reflect on how these stories inspire us to trust God through every season. With deep insights into biblical narratives, this study encourages growth in faith and perseverance. Tune in to be uplifted and equipped for your own journey of faith.
This second session of Equip: The Glory of Christ focuses on the divine nature of Christ. Caleb explores the reality that Jesus is God and has always been God, Jesus is the Beloved Son of God who is the Second Person of the Trinity, and that Jesus has all of the attributes of God.
To follow along with the teaching, download and view the document below on the attributes of God:
Attributes of God Definitions and Application
Originally recorded on 2/2/25
Caleb Eissler kicks off session 1 of Equip: The Glory of Christ by speaking about the centrality of Christ. In this foundational lesson, Caleb talks about how Jesus must be at the center of our lives, we are called to live like Jesus, and that Jesus is our true reward.
Note: Because the audio recording device failed during session 1 of Equip, the audio for this session comes from a sermon Caleb preached at PV on Sunday, December 29th, 2024. This sermon is essentially a sermonic version of the same lecture given during session 1 of Equip, including the same 3 core truths from session 1.
Originally recorded on 12/29/24
Everyone has a story, and yours matters. Your unique narrative, shaped by experiences, beliefs, and relationships, is crucial for understanding and caring for your soul. Join Karen & Merle Mees as they guide you in mapping the story of your soul, helping you uncover and embrace its transformative power.
To follow along and engage with the teaching, use the links below to download the teaching documents.
Originally recorded on 9/14/24
Being wise in the kingdom of God isn’t always about making the correct decision or always doing the right thing in the world’s eyes. Being wise in the kingdom of God is taking our mind captive to the things of God. But how do we seek and apply His wisdom to our everyday lives? Katelyn Bartlett helps us unpack Proverbs 9:10 and 2 Chronicles 1:1-3; 6-13 as we seek to further devote ourselves to living under the wisdom of His Spirit.
This is a bold statement. And it can feel a little contradictory. Commentary from the Blue Letter Bible captures this idea well. It says: "One might think that fear always leads to less life, not more. But that isn’t how it works with Fear of the Lord."
Join us as Elyssa Driskell shares what this image means and then pause to take account of what influences our hearts.
The Bible tells us both not to fear, and to fear the Lord. How do these two ideas fit together? Learn about this important concept that is at the crux of the Christian walk and discover how fearing the Lord reorients all worldly fears and tunes our hearts to love our God more.
About the Facilitator: Elyssa Driskell is the proud wife to Jason and mom to her two children. She is passionate about encouraging those around her and making the workplace her mission ground. Elyssa’s greatest joy is talking to others about our great God and she enjoys worshipping Him through writing to learn more about who He is.
Link: Booklet PDF
What does a healthy soul look like? How can we know if our soul is healthy? What practices can we engage in to flourish? Listen in as Merle and Karen Mees shared about their journey to discover and grow in Soul Care.
Handout Link
Recommended Resources
Embracing Soul Care: Making Space for What Matters Most by Stephen W. Smith
Breath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker
Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest by Ruth Haley Barton
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Listen in as Caleb Eissler wraps up the class by combining the last two sessions (due to scheduling restraints). During this lecture, Caleb talks about political idolatry and covers the concluding session.
Listen in as Caleb Eissler explains how historic Baptist principles are central to the conversation surrounding church and state, especially the principles of religious liberty and the separation of church and state.
After spending several sessions working through what the Bible says about the specific callings of the Christian, church, and government, Caleb Eissler walks us through how those specific callings relate to one another. Note: this session involved lots of class discussion throughout, therefore much of what Caleb says in the latter half of the session is in response to the various questions and comments from attendees.
What is the calling of the government? Should we pay taxes? How do we make sense of bad or evil political leaders? How does biblical theology factor into the discussion? Is there a place for civil disobedience? How can Christians honor those in authority? Listen in as Caleb Eissler answers these questions and more!
How does the Bible treat the theme of government? How does the theme of government develop over the storyline of Scripture? How do the Old and New Covenants factor into the discussion? How does this biblical theology actor into our understanding of the nature of government? Listen in as Caleb Eissler answers these questions and more!
What is the calling of the church? How does this calling relate to the calling of the Christian and the authority of Jesus? How does the calling of the church relate to our political engagement? Listen in as Caleb Eissler answers these questions and more!
