James Meyers, III reflects upon a variety of heresies which arose during the Early Church, and shows their incongruity with Scripture while, also, admitting much of Christian Orthodoxy may not have been developed without them. Often in Church History, it has been in the eras of the greatest errors when the Church has needed to correct and refute both confusion and impetuosity, and thereby has better defined Her Faith. In this session, James discusses the Chalcedonian Creed or Definition which actually did not define the Hypostasis of God the Son, but rather defined what it is not. Much remains a mystery and it is the privilege of every Saint of God to wonder at the wonderful, to plunge the depths of infinity, to meditate upon the inexhaustible, to count the stars if we are able. May God give us His grace however to remain in the Way of Truth in the Abundant Life given to us toward that eternal glory, which will still be joyfully full of wonder. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III takes us through some biblical passages referring to the Person of the Holy Spirit prior to discussing the historical development of Pneumatology in our next session. As vital as the study of Christology is, James believes the study of the Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit is one which is in dire need today. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers a variety of theological terms which were used somewhat interchangeably in the early church, but were clarified prior to the Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D. While perhaps this might seem pedantic or fastidious on the surface, it can assist us to understand what is being expressed when we discuss the Divine Trinity. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III continues considering the early development of Christology which began prior to and became furiously threatened following the Council of Nicea, and yet defended and articulated in particular through the great and unwavering theologian, Athanasius. James discusses some of his main contributions while setting the historical scene through which orthodoxy was to emerge victorious. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III discusses what led to the first ecumenical council which took place in Nicea in 325 A.D. He begins with the church’s birth at Pentecost and briefly considers the theological climate prior to Constantine calling bishops from all the empire to meet in Nicea and what caused the foundational and necessary creed produced at this great council. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

In our second session considering the Doctrine of the Trinity, James Meyers, III discusses the distinction between the Ontological Trinity and the Economic Trinity which he then develops into what is referred to the hypostasis of God, or simply what is foundational to Him, and the ekstasis of God, or what proceeds from, or comes out of, God. In this, James hopes to show that the hypostasis of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit is in ekstasis. Perhaps to put it tersely, who God is, He expresses and desires to share with Mankind. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III begins a new series regarding the historical development in understanding the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. In this session, he considers how we might view the Trinity in light of God’s revelation through the Son of God and how recent scholastic criticism misunderstands the distinctions between a contradiction, a paradox, and a mystery. James shows how the Trinity is quite mysterious, but how it is still, by God’s grace, knowable though not exhaustively. Man should seek to know the God Who is how He reveals Himself, and not how we might imagine Him to be. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III concludes this series considering the Decalogue through the Christian perspective by considering the tenth commandment forbidding coveting and summarizing the whole Law as Christ did. He considers why we are commanded to love our neighbor as a fulfillment of loving God. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers the ninth commandment forbidding false testimony. If we call ourselves Christians, then when we lie, we make His name futile. As Christ is the absolute Truth, we are to be those of trustworthy testimony to His glory and our peace in sanctification. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers the eighth commandment forbidding stealing. As theft is a violation of a person’s personal property, James discusses how the victim and God are violated when this commandment is broken. The prophet, Malachi, asks, “Will a man rob God?” The Christian must mediate how we are not only forbidden to steal, but how we might give to the glory of God. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III discusses the sacred institution of marriage and how our age has sought to demean it. The analogy of marriage where God is our husband as found in the Scriptures gives us better light into the solemnity of a husband and wife coming together. James, also, considers what Adam said about his wife before the fall and how this prophetic word is to be applied to marriages ordained by God. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers what he perceives to be the first anthropological commandment, namely, the sixth commandment forbidding murder. He briefly discusses two of the most pressing issues in our day, capital punishment, abortion, and suicide before discussing what Christ said about this commandment. As it is forbidden to unjustly take life, so it is commanded to promote it. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers the Fifth Commandment which he believes to be a transition into the anthropocentric table of the Law. Many commentators say this commandment is the first law of the Second Table. However, James discusses why he believes it belongs in the First Table and how we obey this command, and the possible reason God places this commandment before forbidding murder. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III discusses the Fourth Commandment culminating in the Lord’s Day. As He is Lord of the Sabbath, James considers how the Christian should see the blessings found therein.  Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers the Third Commandment, first as following the Second, then proceeding with a more encompassing interpretation of what it is to take the name of the Lord God in vain. According to James, this Commandment is typically viewed as something fairly shallow, but he hopes to show its profound depths.  Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III briefly considers the sanctions and the rewards which are found in obeying or disobeying the second commandment. Are curses and blessings generational? James considers this and how the Roman Catholic Church teaches the veneration of the saints. It is our opinion that though She makes distinctions which avoid idolatry, it is a distinction without a difference. However, our intention is not to condemn Rome, but to edify the Reformed as to how we might communicate with our Roman Catholic Brothers and Sisters. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

Before diving into a deeper consideration of the second commandment in our next session, James Meyers, III discusses how we see humanity in light of being made in the image and likeness of God. Do the fallen bear this image? James considers this and more in this session. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

In this session, James Meyers, III considers the first and the second commandments together before discussing the second in particular. As Paul warned the Athenians on Mars Hill against superstition, he goes on to declare why it is not only vain, but woefully sinful and self defeating. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers the first commandment as is found in the Reformed faith. Whatever one’s order may be regarding the order of the Decalogue, we would be wise to recognize, in humility and reverence, this blessed Command precedes all the others because all of the others would be utterly bereft of meaning without it. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube

James Meyers, III considers Calvin’s third use of God’s Law, namely, as revelation. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube