Dave Rich examines situationism, the ethical system popularized by Joseph Fletcher, which claims that love is the only moral absolute. Through careful biblical analysis, Rich demonstrates why situationism fails as a Christian ethic despite its appealing simplicity. Fletcher's system collapses ethical decision-making into a single principle: do whatever seems most loving in any situation. However, Rich reveals how situationism misunderstands divine commands, ignores the greatest commandment to love God first, and ultimately reduces to ethical egoism.

While love is indeed central to Christian ethics, it cannot stand alone without God's revealed law to define it. Rich shows how situationism prioritizes neighbor love while neglecting the primary command to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind.

Dave Rich examines the foundational ethical frameworks of deontology and teleology through a Christian lens. Deontology emphasizes rules-based ethics where acts conform to authoritative commands, while teleology focuses on purposes and intended results. Rich explores how secular systems like utilitarianism and ethical egoism attempt to establish moral authority apart from God, yet ultimately fail to answer the critical question: "Says who?"

The presentation demonstrates that Christian ethics incorporates elements of deontology and teleology but grounds both in God's personal authority revealed through Scripture. Believers are called not merely to follow rules or pursue favorable outcomes, but to obey God's commands while cultivating right motivations and godly character. Through examining various philosophical systems—from Kantian categorical imperatives to utilitarian calculus—Rich shows how every secular attempt to establish ethics without God collapses under the weight of its own inconsistency. True Christian ethics recognizes that God's commands carry inherent authority, that our purposes must align with His glory, and that developing Christ-like character matters eternally.

Dave Rich examines the fundamental question of what makes a thing good by contrasting voluntarism vs. essentialism through the lens of Scripture. The discussion addresses whether God wills something because it is good, or whether something is good because God wills it. Through careful theological analysis, Rich demonstrates that God's immutable nature resolves this dilemma—His will is eternal, unchanging, and defines goodness itself. The session then critiques noncognitive ethical systems like logical positivism, emotivism, and prescriptivism, exposing their self-contradictory foundations.

These secular philosophies attempt to deny objective moral truth by claiming ethical statements have no factual content. However, such systems collapse under scrutiny, revealing themselves as expressions of preference designed to suppress God's truth. Rich emphasizes that the debate between voluntarism and essentialism is resolved only through recognizing God's immutable character, while noncognitive approaches demonstrate the futility of ethics apart from divine revelation. The teaching underscores that all moral obligation resolves into conformity to God's will, as revealed in Scripture—our only reliable source for understanding what is truly good.

This introduction to Christian ethics explores the foundational principles of biblical morality. The lesson examines three categories of ethics: descriptive, normative, and meta-ethics, with particular focus on understanding how Christians should approach ethical questions. Christian ethics differs fundamentally from secular philosophy because believers possess Scripture as their authoritative source. The study demonstrates that ethical behavior flows from identity in Christ rather than mere rule-following. This introduction to Christian ethics establishes that truly good works require proper motivation, right purpose, and alignment with God's glory. Believers must understand that their moral capacity stems from union with Christ, making them capable of acts that please God. The lesson clarifies that while unbelievers may perform outwardly beneficial actions, these cannot be truly good without the right motivation and purpose centered on glorifying God. This comprehensive introduction to Christian ethics lays the groundwork for examining specific ethical issues through a biblical lens, emphasizing that all Christian conduct must flow from a heart transformed by faith and directed toward God's glory.

In this final installment on pretribulational rapture theology, David Forsyth examines Revelation 3:10 as the tenth reason supporting this eschatological position. The pretribulational rapture doctrine finds significant biblical support in Christ's promise to the Philadelphia church. When Jesus declared that He would keep faithful believers from the hour of testing that was coming upon the whole world, He established a pattern of deliverance applicable to all churches. The pretribulational rapture position understands this worldwide testing as the future tribulation period described throughout Scripture.

Through careful grammatical analysis of the Greek preposition "ek" (meaning "out of" or "away from"), the sermon demonstrates that Christ's promise indicates removal from the time period itself rather than mere protection through it. This pretribulational rapture understanding aligns with the doctrine of imminence and provides hope for faithful believers across all generations. The message emphasizes that faithfulness to Christ's word determines one's response to this promised deliverance, making the pretribulational rapture both a theological position and a call to steadfast obedience.

Darrell Harrison engages in a compelling Question and Answer session moderated by Jim Osman, addressing critical cultural and theological issues facing the church today. This discussion explores Islam's growing threat to Western civilization, the false narrative that Wokism is dead, and the dangerous infiltration of cultural Marxism into evangelical churches. Harrison challenges Christians to understand their enemies by studying Islamic history, Marxist ideology, and progressive political movements. 

Questions Include:

1. What has happened in your life since you were here in 2022? Bring us up to speed.
2. A couple of weeks ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. What are your thoughts on the sentiment that "if you go to church this Sunday and your church doesn't mention Charlie Kirk, find a new church"?
3. You talk about Islam being a threat to the church or to America today. You think it's the most significant threat we face? Why? How long has that been the case, and what started that?
4. Is there anything particular in American civil life in the last 50 years that you think has accelerated that drift? The election of any one specific person, for instance?
5. Wokism, DEI—it seems that with Trump 2.0, that is on the retreat. Do you agree with that assessment or not?
6. My last question: White guys like me are not allowed to say the word nigger or nigga. How do you suggest that we as Christians handle this so that we can get past this, get over this, get beyond it?
7. Some people say that the Crusades were evil. What's your response to that?
8. What resources can we use to educate ourselves on cultural Marxism and how it's infiltrating the church?

David Forsyth continues his examination of the pretribulational rapture doctrine, presenting five additional biblical reasons supporting this eschatological position. The pretribulational rapture view suggests that the tribulation period primarily serves Jewish purposes, preparing Israel to receive its Messiah and enter the new covenant. This perspective allows for mortal believers to populate the millennial kingdom and accounts for Christ's promise in John 14:1-3 to prepare a place for His followers.
Furthermore, the pretribulational rapture provides adequate time for the Bema seat judgment of the church while explaining the notable silence regarding the church in Revelation 6-19. Through careful examination of prophetic terminology and biblical passages, Forsyth builds a comprehensive case that the church will be delivered before the seven-year tribulation period begins, offering believers comfort and hope in Christ's imminent return.

David Forsyth presents compelling biblical evidence in support of a pretribulational rapture position. This comprehensive study examines why Scripture teaches that the church will be delivered from the wrath to come before the seven-year tribulation period begins. The pretribulational rapture doctrine preserves the biblical concept of imminence and provides genuine comfort to believers. Christians are not destined for God's eschatological wrath, and a careful examination reveals distinct differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ. This doctrinal position aligns with Kootenai Community Church's statement of faith and reflects careful exegesis of key biblical passages.

Simon Pranaitis explores the use of money for the glory of God in his conclusion to the fourteen-week "Proof of Work" series. In this final lesson, we explore how money is God’s good gift, designed to help us fulfill His purposes in our work and community. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that money is neither evil nor ultimate, but a tool to be stewarded faithfully under God’s sovereignty. We address lingering questions about debt, tithing, and the role of gold and silver, showing how biblical principles guide our financial decisions. Above all, we are called to use money wisely and generously, doing all things to the glory of God.

Simon Pranaitis calls believers to be faithful stewards as he explores money's role throughout Revelation's prophetic timeline. Revelation teaches that money cannot protect anyone from God's judgment, yet it can be redeemed for His glory in the eternal kingdom. During tribulation, the wealthy find no refuge from divine wrath, while believers face economic persecution. However, faithful stewards can anticipate Christ's millennial kingdom where resurrected saints reign with perfect government and abundant prosperity.

The eternal kingdom reveals nations bringing treasures into New Jerusalem, demonstrating how faithful stewards participate in God's ultimate plan. This prophetic vision transforms how faithful stewards approach finances today in a world marked by both poverty and excess. Understanding this eternal perspective helps faithful stewards live with joyful anticipation, knowing God reigns forever and believers reign with Him in the coming kingdom where all things are restored according to His perfect design.

Simon Pranaitis explores how believers demonstrate a transformed money ethic through four essential practices. First, Christians live hospitably to strangers, opening homes and resources for gospel work as commanded in Romans 12. Additionally, believers contribute cheerfully to those in need outside their local body, following the example of the Macedonian churches who gave joyfully despite deep poverty. Furthermore, the transformed money ethic includes esteeming church leadership highly through generous financial support, recognizing their diligent labor as worthy of double honor. Finally, believers receive the privilege of supporting church planters and missionaries faithfully, enabling full-time gospel ministry. This transformed money ethic flows from hearts changed by the gospel, demonstrating God's generous love through practical stewardship. When believers embrace these principles, they work diligently, save wisely, and give generously, reflecting Christ's sacrificial example, who became poor so that others might become rich.

A transformed money ethic reveals how God fundamentally changes believers' approach to finances through New Testament teaching. This transformed money ethic teaches Christians to work diligently rather than live undisciplined lives, expecting others to provide for them. Moreover, believers develop a transformed money ethic that cultivates contentment regardless of circumstances, trusting God's provision instead of loving money. Additionally, this transformed money ethic requires faithful care for family needs, including parents and grandparents, demonstrating true Christian character. Finally, a transformed money ethic motivates generous giving to church members and practicing hospitality, as these financial behaviors become visible expressions of the gospel at work within believers.

Simon Pranaitis examines Jesus' teachings on money through Luke 12:34, exploring how to treasure your heart properly. Furthermore, the message reveals Jesus used money wisely while correcting those who misplaced their treasure, their heart priorities. Additionally, Christ's teachings demonstrate that biblical stewardship requires balancing earthly provision with eternal perspective. Therefore, believers must examine where they treasure their hearts through their financial choices, ensuring their hearts align with Christ's kingdom rather than worldly accumulation.

This message unpacks a biblical view of taxation by examining key Scriptures on government authority and money. Using passages from Matthew, Romans, and 1 Peter, Simon Pranaitis examines how Christians should respond to unjust taxes while maintaining submission for the sake of conscience. The biblical view of taxation reveals God’s design for limited governmental authority and reminds believers to steward money as God’s property. This biblical view of taxation challenges both the heart and habit.

This engaging session features a candid and uncompromising discussion on the critique of charismatic theology. Justin Peters, interviewed by Jim Osman, clarifies why he no longer uses the term “clear thinking charismatic” and addresses the rise of Christian nationalism and fundamentalism. With clarity and conviction, Peters explains why a critique of charismatic theology is vital for protecting the sufficiency of Scripture and guarding against error.

Questions asked during the session:

1. Why do you no longer use the term "clear thinking charismatic"?
2. Have charismatic churches invited you to speak since your stance changed?
3. Is it harder now for “open but cautious” continuationists to resist error?
4. How should the church respond to the rise of fundamentalism and Christian nationalism?
5. What is the difference between continuationism and cessationism?
6. Can God still perform miracles or heal today?
7. Are there any charismatic preachers you respect for their exposition of Scripture?
8. How do you evangelize someone who responded to an “easy-believism” gospel?
9. What are your thoughts on Chip and Joanna Gaines affirming a same-sex couple as a family?
10. What is your perspective on the visible church today?
11. Can Jesus appear to Muslims in dreams and lead them to faith?
12. How do you interpret Acts 2:17 in light of cessationism?
13. What is your response to reports of dreams or visions in modern missions?
14. Is there an opportunity to disciple young men drawn to Christian nationalism?
15. Is Christian nationalism growing beyond the post-millennial crowd?
16. What church planting methodologies are being used outside the U.S.?

In this insightful conversation, Jim Osman introduces Rob Pryor as the newest staff member leading the biblical counseling ministry at Kootenai Community Church. Rob shares his salvation testimony, theological journey, and passion for discipleship through the biblical counseling ministry. He also explains his ACBC certification, the philosophy of biblical counseling, and his plans to equip others in the church to counsel from Scripture. Rob's story highlights God’s providence and the importance of training counselors grounded in God’s Word.

Questions from this session include: 

1. How and when did the Lord save you?
2. Did you grow up in a Christian home?
3. Are you charismatic?
4. What were your early theological and spiritual influences?
5. Where did you experience biblical counseling for the first time?
6. What is your wife’s name and how did you meet?
7. How many children do you have and what are they doing now?
8. What churches have you been involved with over the years?
9. Why did you decide to pursue seminary training?
10. Why did you choose Talbot School of Theology?
11. What led you from Oregon to Illinois?
12. How did you end up coming to Kootenai Community Church?
13. Are you currently enrolled in another program?
14. What is biblical counseling?
15. What does ACBC certification involve?
16. How is biblical counseling different from secular or Christian-integrated counseling models?
17. What kind of counseling do you do? (e.g., marriage, financial, individual)
18. Is this counseling available to the public or just church members?
19. What are your hobbies and non-ministry interests?
20. What five books (besides the Bible) have most influenced and shaped you?
21. What book are you currently reading?
22. What book are you planning to read next?
23. How do you distinguish or balance between evangelism and helping with soul issues?
24. Who are your personal faith heroes?

Simon Pranaitis examines how a broken money system reflects the spiritual and moral decline of a society, using Israel’s history as a case study. From Solomon’s prosperity to captivity under foreign powers, Pranaitis outlines three lessons for living faithfully in unjust times. This timely message equips believers to honor God’s principles even in a broken money system, urging them to uphold righteousness amid economic and political corruption.

In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis guides believers through Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes to emphasize the importance of a wise approach to money. He calls Christians to delight in God’s provision, avoid idolizing wealth, and commit to God’s financial principles. By exploring Scripture, Pranaitis equips listeners with the wisdom to navigate material blessings without succumbing to materialism. This approach to a wise money balance offers clarity, caution, and conviction for every season of financial life.

In this message, Shepley Osman offers a thoughtful study of the thief on the cross. This brief yet powerful Christian life displays conversion, confession, and confidence in Christ. By examining the thief on the cross, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own walk with Christ and the profound truth that salvation is by grace alone. Osman highlights key truths about faith, forgiveness, and God’s mercy through this timeless example.

Pastor Jim Osman tackled many theological and eschatological topics during this engaging question-and-answer session. He first addressed the meaning of Jude 6–7, explaining the domain of angels and their judgment, and clarified his view that angels did not cohabitate with humans. He provided thoughtful answers on Genesis 6’s “sons of God,” the identity of the Levites in the future temple, and the nature of sacrifices during the Tribulation. Additional topics included the experience of time and glorified bodies in the Millennium, sleep and seasons in the new creation, the purpose of the Millennial Kingdom, the fate of infants in heaven, and the possible roles of believers in judging angels. The discussion highlighted Osman’s pre-tribulational, dispensational perspective and a commitment to biblically grounded answers.

Questions Asked

1. In Jude 6, what habitation did the angels leave, and where did they go?
2. In Jude 7, who are the “they” that committed the same sin as Sodom and Gomorrah?
3. What about the view that fallen angels cohabited with humans (Nephilim)?
4. Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6?
5. In Job 1, who are the “sons of God” who came before the Lord?
6. What sacrifices will occur in the future temple during the Tribulation?
7. Who are the Levites today, and how will they be identified for temple service?
8. What will time be like for us in the Millennium in glorified bodies?
9. Will we need to sleep in a glorified body?
10. Why is there a Millennial Kingdom—why not move straight to the new heavens and earth?
11. If heaven is perfect, why would God bring anything from this corrupted creation?
12. What kind of body will we have in the new creation—is it the same as now?
13. Did Adam and Eve have glorified bodies before the fall?
14. Will the new creation have seasons or cycles (like falling leaves)?
15. Will there be marriage or procreation in the eternal state?
16. Will we judge angels, and what does that mean?
17. What happens to infants who die? How will they exist in the eternal state?