Trials can be quite difficult for the Christian. Today, James Meyers, III begins to consider what St. James has to say about this in his magnificent epistle. James discusses this and where some of these verses strikingly reflect Christ’s Sermon on the Mount and other later epistles. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III continues our consideration of Christ’s temptations in the wilderness, picking up with the first before focusing on the second temptation in the Gospel of St. Matthew. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III begins a new series surveying the great Epistle of St. James. He commences with a consideration of the background of this blessed epistle. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the profound narrative of when Christ was driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tested by the devil. He contends while there are similarities between Christ’s testing and our own, there are clear and definite differences. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III concludes our study in the Book of Job by discussing the final chapter found therein and what St. James said about Job in his profound epistle. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III and his wife, Sarah, sit down for a fun interview where Sarah asked James a variety of questions. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III and his wife, Sarah, give their testimony about coming to Christ. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III gives an update regarding Sea of Fire Ministries. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers this ominous chapter as he discusses what God is saying in His closing remarks to Job. As there are many interpretations regarding Leviathan, James gives a brief survey of those and then proceeds with why he interprets this passage as he does. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III considers the narrative regarding the demon-possessed man freed by Christ who was possessed by many demons, and thus are called in the singular, “Legion.” As James discusses this account, he examines the realm of the demonic for an age which has “educated [itself] into imbecility” (M. Muggeridge). Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III considers the account of Christ forgiving and healing the paralytic who was obtrusively, yet endearingly, let down through a roof before Jesus. James considers this and concludes with what Paul said in 2 Timothy 3. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the 40th chapter in the Book of Job, initiated by God giving Job an opportunity to finally defend himself to which he wisely refuses. God proceeds still further to pose questions to Job, indicating He was not done with His servant. In God’s grace, He presses Job still further into sanctification before considering the be…

James Meyers, III considers the other half of the occasion begun in our last message. The daughter of Jairus died as Christ attended to the hemorrhaging woman we considered in the previous message. Here, we see the great compassion of our Lord and how strongly committed He is to those who are His own. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III concludes our consideration of the 39th chapter of Job by elaborating on the comparisons between the ostrich and the horse, some underlying theological implications, and concludes by considering what Christ said which was reflective of the conclusion of the chapter. Matthew 24:28 “For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will…

James Meyers, III begins to consider the account of the woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years and the twelve year old daughter of Jairus, a synagogue ruler. In the great weaving of divine purpose, these accounts cohere into an elegantly beautiful tapestry. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the living creatures of whom God questions Job which can be found in chapter 39. James finds this section of God’s response to Job fascinating and enlightening. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the sweet narrative of Christ raising the son of a widow back to life in the town of Nain found in Luke 7:11 - 17. James, also, shows the parallels between this account and the Centurion considered in our last message to the prophetic ministries of the great prophets, Elijah and Elisha. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III continues discussing the 38th chapter of Job, enlarging upon what he said in our last message. It is from the depths of divine compassion that God answers Job with questions intended for him to “consider [His] heavens, and the work of [His] fingers.” Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

James Meyers, III discusses the Centurion who pleaded for Christ to heal his servant. This wonderful experience can be found in Matthew 8:5 - 13 and Luke 7:1 - 10. James, also, briefly explains the discrepancies between the two accounts. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers chapter 38 in the Book of Job and discusses some of the creative design of God’s hand and why He is asking Job these questions, which seem irrelevant on the surface. However, when you look deeper, there are sovereign and gracious reasons for which the Creator shows He is, also, the King of Glory. Sea of Fire Ministries o…

James Meyers, III considers the wonderful account of the Syro-Phoenician woman who met with Christ, imploring Christ to heal her suffering daughter. It is one of James’s favorite encounters between Christ and another found in the Gospels. The account can be found in the Gospel of St. Matthew 15:21-28 and the Gospel of St. Mark 7:24-30. Sea of Fire …

James Meyers, III continues to consider God’s answer to Job, focusing today on being in the presence of the Holy God. While it is well for the saints to ponder His divine love, His mercy and grace, we must kneel in awe of His holiness. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the dialogue between Christ and the Pharisees in the tenth chapter of the Gospel of John. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III begins to consider God’s answer to Job and Job’s response. Job had asked many questions and he is answered with many questions. Why? James discusses this as well as some personal applications for the Christian. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers Christ’s dialogue with the Pharisees in the tenth chapter of John’s Gospel. As this series is about meeting the Messiah, James intends to include those which weren’t always favorable. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the speeches from the young man, Elihu, in the Book of Job. James sees this contribution more elaborate and better than the others’ but still reflects their theodicy at times Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III resumes our consideration of the man born blind whom Christ healed in the ninth chapter of the Gospel of St. John. James pays much attention to the testimony of the healed man before the Pharisees. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Job has suffered greatly and yet he wonders where wisdom is found in Job 28:12. James Meyers, III considers this and more in today’s message. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the eighteenth and nineteenth chapter of the Book of Job. Therein is a horrendously shallow and callous sermon given by Bildad the Shuhite and Job’s response in which he professes his living Redeemer. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the wonderful account of Christ healing the man born blind found in the ninth chapter of the Gospel of St. John. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the man healed at the Pool of Bethesda which is a prelude into Christ’s discourse to the angry Pharisees. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the reality of Retribution Theology, but also how this is not always applicable. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the account of the Samaritan woman and her evangelist ministry to the city upon which many people came to Christ. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers Job’s lament, the response from Eliphaz, Job’s ensuing reply and subsequent prayer. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the beginning prose found in the Book of Job leading into the poetic discourses between Job and his friends. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III begins a series regarding different encounters with Jesus in the Bible, commencing His discourse with the Samaritan woman Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III considers the dissent from Calvinism by Arminius and then proceeds to respond using some of the treatise on free-will from Jonathan Edwards, the greatest American philosopher and theologian. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III considers the First Great Awakening, the sad schism which occurred in his own parish, and his missionary ministry to the Native Americans before his untimely death. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the life of the great eighteenth century American revivalist, preacher, theologian, and philosopher, Jonathan Edwards. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III takes us through some of Martin Luther’s great work, The Bondage of the Will, and considers some facets regarding various restraints and abilities thereunto appertaining. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III continues considering the Reformed doctrine of free will. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III gives a synopsis of Calvin’s theology using the acrostic, TULIP, which was a later development meant to encapsulate what came to be controversial regarding his theology. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III considers the compatibility of God’s preceptive and decretive wills and how they are manifest in mankind’s will. Sea of Fire on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

James Meyers, III discusses the life of “the theologian,” John Calvin. Calvin is known as the greatest systematizer in Church history and while he lives a relatively short life, like St. Thomas, he contributed many treasures of insight the Reformed Church which are vital for studying theology or preaching the Word of God. Calvin always emphasized G…

Today, James Meyers, III discusses two opposing theological positions regarding free will: Libertarianism and Compatibilism. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III concludes our consideration of Martin Luther. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Having discussed Augustin’s treatment of Pelagianism, James Meyers, III turns our attention to that school of thought arising out of the Pelagian Controversy, Semi-Pelagianism. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

Today, James Meyers, III introduces the life of the great Reformer, Martin Luther. He begins by panning some contemporary analyses and proceeds through Luther’s life until just prior to the Reformation. God willing, we will consider the latter part of his life next week. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTube…

Continuing what Augustin contributed in the Pelagian Controversy, James Meyers, III discusses mankind’s lost liberty as it relates to our fallen desire. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III

As James Meyers, III indicated in our previous message regarding St. Thomas, today he moves from the life of St. Thomas to some of his contributions which have heavily influenced the Church Universal and Protestantism specifically. Sea of Fire Ministries on YouTubeDi James Meyers, III