Church History Lecture 7: Donatism and the Great Persecution Steve Copland 2026-09-24 | Church History Lecture 7: Donatism and the Great Persecution
Free-grace Deception: No conviction, no Godly Sorrow, no Love Steve Copland 2024-10-11 | youtube.com/watch?v=ySney-ESxY0
Free-grace Deception: No Conviction, no Godly Sorrow, no Love Steve Copland 2024-10-11 | Free-grace adherents insist that, in terms of salvation, turning from sin is unnecessary, confession of sin is unnecessary, godly sorrow is unnecessary, asking forgiveness is unnecessary, therefore they never preach about sin to the unsaved.If we do not preach about sin, there will be no conviction of sin, no godly sorrow, no plea for forgiveness and no love for Christ. Jesus taught that the depth we understand we are forgiven is the depth to which we will love Him.stevecopland.com/mary-magdalene-book
Romans 7: 7-25 Confessions of an Unregenerate Pharisee Steve Copland 2024-10-04 | Exegesis of Romans 7:7-25
Romans 7:7-25 Confessions of an Unregenerate Pharisee Steve Copland 2024-10-04 | There are some who teach that in Romans 7:7-25 Paul is speaking as a Christian struggling with sin. Such an interpretation utterly contradicts the apostle’s teaching in the previous chapter where he reminds Christians that they have been ‘freed from sin’ (6:7), to count ourselves ‘dead to sin’ (6:12) and that ‘sin shall not be our master’ so the ‘body of sin might be rendered powerless’. If you, as a Christian believe that you have the desire to do what is good, but cannot carry it out, you are already defeated.stevecopland.com/running-the-race-bookstevecopland.com/practical-systematic-theology-book
Sanitized Christianity Steve Copland 2024-09-27 | Do you identify with Christ's death on your behalf personally?
Sanitized Christianty Steve Copland 2024-09-27 | When John the Baptist called Jesus the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, his audience would have been reminded of the blood sacrifices they experienced in everyday life. Do you identify with Jesus’ death on your behalf as something personal or just universal? The way we answer that question may determine the degree of gratitude and love we have for Christ.stevecopland.com/practical-systematic-theology-book
The Existence of God. For atheists, agnostics and skeptics. Prophecies regarding Jesus Christ. Steve Copland 2024-09-20 | A challenge to atheists to offer and explanation for the prophecies presented regarding Christ.
On the Existence of God. For Athiests, Agnostics and Skeptics: Prophecies regarding Jesus Christ Steve Copland 2024-09-20 | There are over 250 prophecies regarding the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Bible. I challenge atheists, agnostics and skeptics to refute the few of these which I will present.00:17 Refuting false claims.01:43 Genesis 3:15 The woman’s ‘seed’.03:20 Micah 5:2 Jesus’ birth.04:08 Isaiah 52: 13-15 Part One.06:51 Isaiah 53: 1-7 Part Two.10:49 Isaiah 53:8-12 Part Three.13:56 Questions.
Free Grace Theology: No repentance, no forgiveness, no salvation. Steve Copland 2024-09-13 | Free grace theology is a diluted ounterfeit of biblical Christianity.
Free Grace Theology: No repentance, no forgiveness, no salvation. Steve Copland 2024-09-13 | There are those who teach that repentance is just changing your mind, that turning away from sin is not necessary for salvation, that confession of sin has nothing to do with repentance, that obedience to Christ is not required for salvation, and that if you follow Christ in order to have eternal life you are not saved.They also teach that a person can say I believe at 20, deny Christ at 25, live as an atheist until they die, and still go to heaven. Welcome to free-grace theology where people are not converted, but recruited to counterfeit christianity where you can ‘just believe, live any way you like and go to heaven’.00:02 Basic Questions01:14 Free Grace doctrine: ‘Layman’s Seminary’03:35 What we teach/preach matters!05:41 The Biblical view of repentance.14:34 Your choice: Scripture or ‘The Lameman’s Cemetery’.stevecopland.com/practical-systematic-theology-book
Not you King? Not your Kingdom! Steve Copland 2024-09-07 | If you are not a subject of the king, neither are you a citizen of His kingdom.
Not your King? Not your Kingdom! Steve Copland 2024-09-07 | Is Christ your Lord and King, or are you still ruling your own life? Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. If you have not surrendered to Him as King, you are not His subject. If you are not a subject of the King, neither are you a citizen of His kingdom.00:01 Introductory remarks.00:50 King and Kingdom.02:58 Crowned with glory and honor.05:00 Contradicting culture.06:48 Early Church reality.08:30 Questions and challenge.11:03 Luke 14: Surrender to the King.12:47 Trials, suffering and salvation.14:15 Concluding remarks.stevecopland.com/running-the-race-book
Women in Positions of Church Authority Steve Copland 2024-08-30 | Can a women be the pastor of a Church? Do women have the spiritual gift of teaching? Were their women in leadership roles in the early Church?
Women in Positions of Church Authority Steve Copland 2024-08-30 | Can a woman be a pastor and the foremost authority in a Church, and can a man be in such a position? Does Paul forbid a woman from teaching in the Church, or are women only forbidden to teach while exercising authority over elders? Are there women who have a spiritual gift of teaching, and if so, does the Lord who gave this gift outline how this gift can be exercised for the Body of Christ.00:03 Asking the right questions.01:11 Can a woman be a pastor?03:03 Does Paul forbid a woman from speaking and teaching?08:01 Why does Paul refer to the Fall in 1 Timothy 2:14?10:33 Were there women in leadership in the early Church?11:27 Are there women with the spiritual gift of teaching?13:14 Summary remarks.stevecopland.com/practical-systematic-theology-book
For Atheists, Agnostics and Skeptics: A Case for the Resurrection Steve Copland 2024-08-23 | @stevecopland6001 youtube.com/watch?v=tQ-HqJnuNmk&t=2s
The Existence of God! For Atheists, Agnostics and Skeptics: A Case for the Resurrection Steve Copland 2024-08-23 | In trials involving eye witness accounts the credibility of the eye witness or witnesses is paramount in rendering a judgment. The prosecutor will try to discredit and the defense to determine that the witnesses are reliable. In this video I will outline the case for the eye-witness accounts of the resurrection of Christ. I ask you to examine the case as if you were a member of a jury and, if you wish, offer contrary evidence via comments.00:33 Mindset and Messianic Expectations.02:55 When were the accounts written?04:53 Apparent discrepancies in the accounts.06:33 Did the writers give honest recollections?11:22 What could they gain from inventing a lie?13:32 Refuting two desperate theories.
Let the Women be Silent? Steve Copland 2024-08-16 | Did the apostle Paul forbid women to speak, pray or give a message through the Holy Spirit in the early Church? Did God ever choose women to be prophets throughout Jewish history? Why does Paul seem to allow women to pray and prophecy with an appropriate head covering in chapter 11, and then appear to blatantly contradict himself in chapter 14:34-35? Were these two verses added into later manuscripts of Paul’s letter?00:01 The basic questions00:56 Why and when did Paul write?03:05 Examining 1 Corinthians 11:3-607:05 Examining 1 Corinthians 14:33-3811:12 Concluding remarksShort Article: cbeinternational.org/resource/1-corinthians-1433b-38-pauline-quotation-refutation-device
How did Jesus deal with Natural Human Desires? Steve Copland 2024-08-09 | How did Jesus deal with natural human desires?
How did Jesus deal with Natural Human Desires? Steve Copland 2024-08-09 | As a Christian, do you really believe that Jesus was tempted in all things as we are? Many agree that he got tired and hungry but cannot conceive that He had to deal with the most powerful human desires such as sexuality. Does the Bible tell us anything about His childhood or how he dealt with human desires? 00:52 Filled with wisdom02:12 Jesus in the Psalms03:12 Psalm 69: Alienation and scorn07:36 Jesus aged twelve11:19 Jesus’ personal standard12:16 Summary remarks
The Desire for Autonomy and Independence Steve Copland 2024-08-02 | The desire for autonomy is grounded in our biological instincts and that we are made in God's image.
The Desire for Autonomy and Independence Steve Copland 2024-08-02 | Human beings are complex creatures. On the one hand we are made in God’s image, and on the other, we are animals with powerful biological instincts. In short, our human natures both sentient and biological drive us to demand our independence from God and be self-ruling.00:01 Introduction and questions00: 54 Defining the ‘sinful nature’ (sarx)04:25 Infant development06:19 Powerful biological instincts09:21 Self-rule and God’s image.13:14 Why create us this way?15:23 Summary remarks
Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Evidence of New Birth? Steve Copland 2024-07-27 | Is the fruit of the Spirit evidence of new birth?youtube.com/watch?v=Pgqo42d8OiI
Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Evidence of New Birth? Steve Copland 2024-07-26 | Is the fruit of the Spirit evidence of new birth? In the parable of the sower, Jesus taught that if there was no fruit there was no real salvation and that Christians will be known by their fruit.00:01 Introduction02:10 Parable of the Sower07:54 Paul’s warning in Galatians 513:00 The fruit of the Spirit16:59 Summary
The Existence of God: A Challenge to Atheists Steve Copland 2024-07-19 | Do atheists believe the cosmological evidence for the Big Bang and its implications?
The Existence of God: A Challenge to Atheists Steve Copland 2024-07-19 | Do atheists believe the cosmological evidence for the Big Bang theory? In this video I challenge atheists to state what they actually believe.00:01 Introduction and review02:04 My challenge: Two questions02:59 Big Bang: Early development05:01 Thermodynamics: 1st and 2nd Laws06:00 Background radiation: Conclusive evidence07:46 Controversy and questions08:50 Personal agendas: Dawkins and Hawking10:53 Alternative theories to a ‘beginning’12:10 Hawking’s assessment and ‘3rd heaven’14:15 My questions and challenge defined
Calvinist, NAR and Free Grace Extremes: Foundations of Sand Steve Copland 2024-07-11 | Is the foundation of your salvation built on a rock or sand?
Calvinism, NAR and Free Grace Extremes: Foundations of Sand Steve Copland 2024-07-11 | What is the foundational teaching of the Church you attend? Is it total depravity and no free will with the Calvinists? Is it a lust for power and miracles with the New Apostolic Reformation, or is it just believe and do what you like with Free Grace adherents? All of these are extremes, are absolutely opposed to each other and built on foundations of sand. 00:01 Introduction02:00 A Theological Standard03:27 What is New Birth?07:32 The New Covenant11:30 By Faith from ‘First to Last’17:35 Conclusionsstevecopland.com
Just Believe: The Cheap-grace Perversion of Salvation Steve Copland 2024-07-05 | @stevecopland6001 youtu.be/HIndZq1Peh4
Just Believe: The Cheap-grace Perversion of Salvation. Steve Copland 2024-07-05 | There are those who teach that a person can merely believe certain historical facts about Jesus Christ and this gives them a free ticket to heaven. This theology is labeled as ‘free grace’ or ‘cheap-grace’. Proponents of this view state that a person can just believe, live any way they wish and go to heaven.They also state that turning from sin is unnecessary, repentance is just a change of mind, that producing the fruit of the Holy Spirit is no evidence of salvation, and that anyone who just believed and later denied Christ and call themselves atheist, is still going to heaven. This is dangerous and heretical teaching that saves no one.00:01 Free-grace doctrines.02:12 Defining grace and works.05:17 Jesus definition, Luke 18.08:23 Repentance: Turning from sin.10:17 Peter’s first sermon: Acts 214:40 Free-grace versus true repentance and faith.17:18 Helping seekers receive real regeneration.
Melchizedek: Human King or Christophany? Steve Copland 2024-06-28 | Why did Melchizidek suddenly appear with bread and wine, the very symbols Jesus used at the Last Supper? Why did Jesus say that Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing His incarnation and when did he learn about it? youtube.com/watch?v=Kz-ZYxOCPrM
Melchizedek: Human King or Christophany? Steve Copland 2024-06-28 | Who was Melchizidek? Was he simply a human priest and king or the pre-incarnate Christ? Was there a city called Salem in Abraham’s time? Why did Melchizidek suddenly appear with bread and wine, the very symbols Jesus used at the Last Supper? Why does the author of Hebrews state Melchizidek had no genealogy, no parents and no beginning or end to life, and why is he never listed in any human biblical record?Why did Jesus say that Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing His incarnation and when did he learn about it?00:01 Introduction.01:25 Extra-biblical references.03:05 Genesis 14 explained.05:25 ‘Shalem’: City of the god of the dawn?06:35 Why tithe to Melchizidek?07:15 Bread and wine: The John 8:56 connection?09:26 Psalm 110.10:10 Hebrews Chapters 1-6 The context.13:50 Melchizidek: Priest of the heavenly temple.15:50 Hebrews 7:1-3: Melchizidek a Christophany19:13 An ‘indestructible life’.21:27 Summary comments.
Monergistic Calvinism: Christian or Cult? Steve Copland 2024-06-20 | Is Calvinisim a cult? Does TULIP fundamentally deny the masses any opportunity for salvation? Does it defame the character of Christ?
Monergistic Calvinism: Christian or Cult? Steve Copland 2024-06-20 | Is Calvinism a cult? Calvinism is based on the new revelation of Augustine of Hippo, the man who is the father of monergism, a system which states that humans play no role at all in salvation. Calvin quoted Augustine over 1700 times. In my opinion, Augustine is the Joseph Smith of Calvinism.In this video entitled I use the Westminster Confessions, Canons of Dort, Augustine, Calvin and contemporary Calvinists to prove that Calvinism preaches, to quote Paul, a different Jesus and a different gospel which is no gospel at all.00:01 How should we define ‘cult’?03:58 Augustine’s ‘new revelation’: Inherited sin.07:27 Early Church: Inherited mortality.12:38 Augustine’s heretical ‘fruit’!13:43 Augustine’s initial synergism to later monergism. 17:27 God the author of sin: Luther, Piper, Westminster Confessions.25:05 No ‘regeneration’ in Calvinism: MacArthur, Grudem and co.32:02 Canons of Dort: Faith only given (randomly) to the ‘elect’.32:50 Calvinist’s contempt for Scripture regarding foreknowledge.36:48 Monergistic Calvinism denies the very purpose of creation.38:05 Calvinism’ s utter defamation of Jesus Christ.39:30 Final remarks.
Luke 15: Jesus Teaching on Pride and Salvation Steve Copland 2024-06-13 | There are powerful messages in Luke 15 that every Christian should hear.
Luke 15: Jesus Teaching on Pride and Salvation Steve Copland 2024-06-13 | Luke 15 has three parables told to two groups, tax collectors and sinners, and Pharisees. The Pharisees had a self-righteous ‘us and them mentality’ and criticized Jesus for associating with sinners. Jesus’ parables reveal God’s heart for the lost.The prodigal son parable contains powerful theological statements about what is required for salvation which many deny these days. Recognition of sin, true repentance and walking away from sin, acting in faith, and surrender to Christ as Lord and Savior. There are powerful and challenging messages in these parables that every Christian needs to hear.00:01 Introduction01:54 The Lost Sheep02:25 The Lost Coin03:12 The Lost Son05:20 Teenage Rebellion and Identity08:00 Disturbing Statistics09:19 Moment of Revelation and Conviction10:49 True Repentance: Walking away from Sin and Acting in Faith 14:22 The Father’s Heart15:47 The Moment of Surrender16:31 The Old Covenant Context17:55 Symbols of New Birth19:24 The Older Brother/Pharisee21:12 Summary/Lessons
The Desire for Perfection Steve Copland 2024-06-07 | Do all human beings exhibit a desire for perfection? Is there an unconscious drive within us to find that which we perceive as perfect? If so, is it because we are made in God's image? The Bible has an answer to these questions.
The Desire for Perfection Steve Copland 2024-06-07 | Do people portray a desire for perfection in their everyday lives, even atheists? Why are billions of people involved in religions which promise perfection through enlightenment or reincarnation and do any of them ever reach that goal? What does the Bible have to say about the topic of perfection? 00:00 Introduction: Two questions 00:27 Examples from everyday life.02:34 Examples from various religions.03:36 Examples from atheist ideologies.04:38 Summary of question one. 05:40 The Biblical view of perfection: ‘In God’s image’.09:28 Christ revealed perfection as purpose.10:56 Christians the most privileged. 15:40 Summary remarks.
Biblical Evidence for the Trinity #motivation #theology #christianquotes Steve Copland 2024-06-03 | Why are so many professing Christians ignorant of the biblical evidence for the doctrine of the trinity?Why do so many believe foolish conspiracy theories about the Emperor Constantine inventing Trinitarian doctrine, and remain completely ignorant of the dozens of passages that reveal the doctrine from Genesis to Revelation.
The Doctrine of the Trinity: The Biblical Evidence Steve Copland 2024-05-31 | Is the doctrine of the Trinity a human invention or revealed biblical truth? In my short video, Trinity: The Biblical evidence, I show that this doctrine is both obvious and evident from Genesis to Revelation and also give a brief history of how the doctrine was formulated into the creeds of Christian theology.
The Doctrine of the Trinity: The Biblical Evidence Steve Copland 2024-05-30 | Is the doctrine of the Trinity a human invention or revealed biblical truth? Is the God of Scripture, revealed as One God in three persons, both individual and indivisible, obvious in Scripture, but not explained in Scripture?In this short video, I show that this doctrine is both obvious and evident throughout Scripture and also give a brief history of how the doctrine was formulated into the creeds of Christian theology.00:01 Objections Refuted02:56 Old Testament Evidence06:43 New Testament Evidence10:14 Brief History of Formulation
Irresistible Grace: A Doctrine of Cultists? Steve Copland 2024-05-23 | Is the Calvinist doctrine of Irrestible Grace biblical or cultic? Does God withhold faith? Does this doctrine defame the character of Christ?
Irresistible Grace: A Doctrine of Cultists? Steve Copland 2024-05-23 | The Calvinist doctrine of irresistible grace states that in order a person to be saved, God must extend a special and irresistible call on those He has predetermined to salvation, a call not extended to the non-elect.This doctrine also states that faith is gift from God. He gives enough faith to save those He has chosen, but only a little to those He has chosen to hate. This Calvinist doctrine utterly defames the character of God and is rightly called a doctrine of disgrace. 00:00 Introduction/Description01:59 Refuting Calvinist proof-texts (Ephesians 2:1-2) 05:34 Further Refutation: John 6:44, 12:32 and others.07:07 The Issue of Faith: Exclusive gift, or Individual Choice?11:59 Calvinism denies God’s Sovereign Plan (Acts 17:24-27)15:42 Refuting Irresistible Grace19:50 What of other non-calvinist ‘Christians’?21:24 Concluding Remarks
Existence of God Steve Copland 2024-05-17 | A video offerring seven arguments for the existence of God.stevecopland.com/time-for-truth-book
The Existence of God Steve Copland 2024-05-17 | Is it possible to prove the existence of God? Has God made Himself known to the extent that those who deny His existence have no excuse for their denial? Do Christian beliefs and science contradict or do the most recent scientific discoveries point to a Creator designer? It is not the Christian’s responsibility to prove that God exists, but to offer evidence in order to encourage people to sincerely seek Him. In this video I offer 7 brief arguments for God’s existence from the first chapter of my book Time for Truth: The Story of Salvation. stevecopland.com/time-for-truth-book00:01 Introduction03:21 Argument 1: Are there any True Atheists?08:53 Argument 2: God as ‘First Cause’.12:28 Argument 3: Design.20:13 Argument 4: Purpose.22:22 Argument 5: Macro-evolution is dead!27:34 Argument 6: The Nature of Humanity28:56 Argument 7: Changing Sides
Limited Atonement: A Doctrine of Disgrace Steve Copland 2024-05-09 | Who did Christ die for? Did He give His life to atone for all people, or only the 'elect'. Clik the link below or visitr my YouTube channel.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw9qJ3FHxU
Limted Atonement: A Doctrine of Disgrace Steve Copland 2024-05-09 | Who did Christ die for? According to Calvinists, He only died for those He pre-determined to salvation. The apostles John, Paul and Peter all claim that Christ died for the sins of every person in the world. Furthermore, Jesus' life denies the doctrine of limited atonement.00:01 Introduction and description.02:15 1st John and John’s use of ‘world’.09:24 Paul and Peter on ransom for all.14:11 Jesus’ life refutes limited atonement.17:26 Concluding remarks.
Elements of Biblical Faith Steve Copland 2024-05-02 | What is Biblical faith?youtube.com/watch?v=7s0Fs71mwEM
Elements of Biblical Faith Steve Copland 2024-05-02 | If one listens to atheists such as Richard Dawkins or Ricky Gervais, or even watches a few episodes of young Sheldon, it soon becomes obvious that such people have no idea of the concept of biblical faith. The claim is that science is based on evidence, while faith is just believing in something without any evidence at all. Sadly, many Christians buy into this definition and in doing so, show incredible ignorance of biblical faith. Believing in something without evidence is not faith, but fantasy. The Bible specifically defines faith and contradicts the atheists view completely.00:01 Introduction01:30 Biblical definition of faith04:42 Progressive revelation07:04 Faith requires action10:57 Acts of faith versus works13:38 Summary remarks
The Seductive Desire for Power. Steve Copland 2024-04-24 | Have you been sucked in to believing that soon you’ll be raising the dead, leading a great revival, healing everyone that gets close to you, and part of an army of super powerful Christians that God is about to unleash? These are doctrines of demons and counterfeits of the Holy Spirit. Know how you can discern truth from deception. youtube.com/watch?v=_20DqzQ2hJo
