Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Building Blocks

Leadership Lessons, Pt. 2 // God’s fulfilled promises are reflected through faithful, discerning, and servant-hearted leaders who stay close to the people, committed to His mission, and reliant on Him.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Leadership Lessons, Pt. 1 // Effective leaders are rooted in God’s Word, prayerful, responsible, vision-driven, and committed to building and empowering communities despite adversity.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

A Rational Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ // The resurrection of Jesus validates His teachings and transforms faith, backed by eyewitness testimony and early gospel accounts.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

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Building a Nation Under God // God faithfully fulfills His promises by restoring His people, rebuilding Jerusalem’s temple and walls, and calling them to a renewed covenant faithfulness.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Nehemiah and Rebuilding the Walls, Pt. 2 // Nehemiah exemplifies godly leadership marked by prayer, discernment, integrity, and courage as he leads the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and restore order.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Nehemiah and Rebuilding the Walls, Pt. 1 // Nehemiah responded to God's call by leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls with prayer, strategy, perseverance against opposition, and a vision grounded in faith.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Ezra and the Torah, Pt. 2 // Ezra leads a return to Jerusalem and mourns Israel's unfaithfulness, prays for repentance, and leads the people to confess, renew their covenant, and embrace God’s Word.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Ezra and the Torah, Pt. 1 // Ezra reintroduced the Torah to Israel, emphasizing covenantal faithfulness, adherence to God's law, and reliance on God's providence while leading a group back to Jerusalem under the favor of King Artaxerxes.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Zerubbabel and the Rebuilding the Temple, Pt. 2 // Zerubbabel's restoration of the temple highlights the importance of obedience, diligence, and God's presence in building both the physical and spiritual temple.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Zerubbabel and the Rebuilding the Temple, Pt. 1 // God's promises were fulfilled through Zerubbabel’s obedience in rebuilding the temple despite opposition, illustrating how God's people must remain faithful and resilient amid adversity.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

The Powerlessness of Kings // God's supreme sovereignty is evident in Ezra and Nehemiah, revealing the powerlessness of earthly rulers and the fulfillment of His promises despite human limitations.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

The Providence of God // God’s providence is evident in Ezra and Nehemiah as He sovereignly orchestrates events, moves the hearts of kings, and stirs His people to fulfill His promises and rebuild Jerusalem.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Introduction // God’s promises are fulfilled through Scripture, forming wise and equipped people who see Jesus throughout the Bible, including Ezra and Nehemiah, and respond to His calling today.

A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

2 Corinthians 8:8-9:15 // Genuine faith includes joy-filled generosity for the glory of God.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 8-9 // Genuine faith includes joy-filled generosity for the glory of God.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 7:2-16 // Genuine faith includes authentic repentance.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1, Pt. 2 // Genuine faith includes suffering for Christ’s sake and walking in purity.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1, Pt. 1 // Genuine faith includes suffering for Christ’s sake and walking in purity.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 5:9-21 // Genuine faith includes looking forward to Christ’s return by seeking to please him now and see others do the same.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 // Genuine faith includes looking forward to Christ’s return by seeking to please him now and see others do the same.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:18 // Genuine faith includes teaching and believing what is true with our hearts set on eternity, no matter the cost in this life.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 3:4-4:18 // Genuine faith includes teaching and believing what is true with our hearts set on eternity, no matter the cost in this life.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 // Genuine faith includes conformity to Christlikeness by the power of the Holy Spirit.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 2:5-17 // Genuine faith includes real forgiveness and sincerity.

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 // Genuine faith includes finding our joy in the joy of others in Christ. 

A study in 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 // Genuine faith includes sharing in both Christ’s sufferings and comfort to the praise of God’s grace.

A study of 2 Corinthians // Tom Allen

How Confident Can We Be? // Given the Bible’s reliability and the transformative effect on the disciples, faith in the Bible’s miracle claims is rational and well-supported by historical evidence.

The Holy Spirit’s Role in Understanding Scripture // The Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers to understand and obey Scripture.

Bible Translation // Understanding how the Bible was translated and preserved is crucial for building confidence in its accuracy.

The Sufficiency of Scripture // The sufficiency of Scripture means that the Bible contains everything necessary for salvation and godly living.

The Inerrancy and Infallibility of Scripture // The Bible must be evaluated as an inerrant and infallible document because it comes from an inerrant and infallible God.

The Unity of Scripture // The unity of Scripture, despite its diversity of authors, testifies to its divine inspiration and strengthens our confidence in its reliability and authority as God’s Word.

Fulfilled Prophecy in Scripture // Scripture provides a straightforward way for God's people to discern true prophecy from false teaching.

The Historical Reliability of the Old Testament // Two key factors help to establish the Old Testament as an authoritative and historically reliable collection of books that bear the markings of divine revelation rather than being merely man-made: 1) its cultural uniqueness and 2) its archaeological support. 

The Historical Reliability of the New Testament // The historical reliability of the New Testament can be attested to through dating evidence and eyewitness testimony. 

Manuscript Evidence for the Bible // The Bible stands unparalleled in terms of manuscript evidence. Although textual variants exist within manuscripts, they are minor and insignificant for Christian doctrine. 

The Canon of Scripture // The canon of Scripture identifies the books included in the Bible and establishes them as the ultimate standard for Christian faith and life.

Divine Revelation // God has revealed His true nature through His Word. He wants us to pursue Him through His Word and He is confident that the Bible will convey truth and make you wise to salvation. 

Introduction // The most crucial question for Christians is "Why the Bible?" as everything in Christian faith hinges on this.

Review of Apologetics // The discipline of Christian apologetics equips believers to explain their faith and give a well-reasoned defense of the Gospel.