Theology, church history and apologetics.
Bible teaching, church history and Christian apologetics with Dr. Peter J. Carter.
A powerful teaching on surrender and sovereignty. When we try to sit on the throne of our own lives, we find ourselves overwhelmed. But when we yield that seat to God, everything changes....
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A powerful teaching on surrender and sovereignty. When we try to sit on the throne of our own lives, we find ourselves overwhelmed. But when we yield that seat to God, everything changes....
Biblical studiesPaul turns to practical holiness: God's will is your sanctification. This passage addresses sexual purity, self-control, and honoring God with our bodies - teaching that the Thessalonians...
Biblical studiesA focused study on Paul's prayer to 'supply what is lacking in your faith.' What was lacking? How does spiritual maturity develop? This lesson unpacks one of Paul's most pastorally rich...
Biblical studiesUnable to bear it any longer, Paul sends Timothy to Thessalonica to strengthen and encourage the believers. Timothy returns with good news of their faith and love, and Paul's prayer...
Biblical studiesPaul reveals the depth of his longing for the Thessalonians. Separated from them, he describes them as his hope, joy, and crown of boasting at the coming of the Lord Jesus. This passage...
Biblical studiesPaul celebrates how the Thessalonians received the word of God not as the word of men but as what it truly is - the word of God, which is at work in believers. He also addresses the...
Biblical studiesPaul describes his pastoral care as both a nursing mother cherishing her children and a father exhorting each one. True shepherding combines tenderness with truth, affection with...
Biblical studiesPaul defends the integrity of his ministry in Thessalonica. Despite suffering and opposition, the apostles came with boldness, purity of motive, and genuine care - not seeking glory from...
Biblical studiesPaul opens with thanksgiving, commending the Thessalonians for their work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope. Their example became a model for believers throughout Macedonia...
Biblical studiesIntroduction to 1 Thessalonians. Paul planted the church in Thessalonica amid fierce persecution, and yet it thrived. How did a few weeks of ministry produce such a vibrant, faithful...
Biblical studiesPaul closes his letter by taking up the pen himself, writing in large letters to drive home his final point: neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but a new creation....
Biblical studiesPaul turns to practical application: restore the fallen gently, carry each other's burdens, and do not grow weary in doing good. The law of Christ is lived out in community, generosity, and...
Biblical studiesPaul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Walking by the Spirit is not about...
Biblical studiesPaul issues his definitive call: 'For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.' He explains that circumcision and law-keeping add...
Biblical studiesPaul employs an allegory of Hagar and Sarah to illustrate the difference between the covenant of law (slavery) and the covenant of promise (freedom). The children of the free woman are...
Biblical studiesPaul uses the metaphor of a child heir under guardians to explain what it means to move from slavery under the law to full adoption as sons and daughters of God. Through Christ, we are no...
Biblical studiesPaul explains the relationship between the Abrahamic promise and the Mosaic law. The law, which came 430 years after the promise, cannot annul it. So what was the purpose of the law? Paul...
Biblical studiesPaul asks the Galatians a piercing question: 'Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by hearing with faith?' He takes them back to Abraham to show that justification by...
Biblical studiesOne of the most dramatic moments in early church history: Paul confronts Peter to his face in Antioch. When Peter withdrew from eating with Gentile believers out of fear, Paul publicly...
Biblical studiesPaul recounts his visit to Jerusalem where the 'pillars' of the early church - James, Peter, and John - examined his gospel and confirmed it. This passage demonstrates that Paul's message...
Biblical studiesPaul defends his apostleship by demonstrating that his gospel did not come from human tradition or instruction, but by direct revelation from Jesus Christ. His testimony of conversion and...
Biblical studiesPaul opens his letter to the Galatians with an unusually sharp rebuke. Why does he come out swinging? Because the very heart of the gospel is at stake. In this lesson, we explore why Paul's...
Biblical studiesDr. Carter introduces his upcoming book project 'Paul: A Ground-Up Biography' and invites listeners to join the journey through Kickstarter. This teaching previews the biographical approach...
A tribute to the life and ministry of John MacArthur, reflecting on his decades of faithful exposition, his contributions to reformed theology, and his impact on a generation of pastors and...
Biblical studiesMany Christians unknowingly collapse the distinct works of Christ and the Holy Spirit into one. This confusion distorts the gospel, muddies sanctification, and undermines the doctrine of...
A companion teaching examining the foundational disagreements that have divided Christianity from its earliest centuries. From Christological debates to soteriological divisions,...
Why do sincere, Bible-believing Christians arrive at such different conclusions? This teaching traces 1,200 years of theological development to show how historical context, philosophical...
The number one rule of biblical interpretation: context determines meaning. This teaching demonstrates why pulling verses out of context leads to misunderstanding and provides practical...
One of the most common theological confusions in the church today: mixing up justification and sanctification. This teaching clearly defines both doctrines and shows why confusing them...
A fair and clear explanation of Dispensationalism - its history, its key tenets, and why it has become one of the most divisive frameworks in modern evangelicalism. Whether you hold to it...
Why do theological disagreements so often turn personal and hostile? This teaching examines the psychology and theology behind doctrinal disputes and offers a biblical framework for...
Transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and the memorial view - three Christian traditions, three very different understandings of what happens at the Lord's Table. This teaching examines...
Sola Fide - faith alone - is one of the great rallying cries of the Reformation. But what does it actually mean? This teaching carefully defines saving faith, distinguishes it from mere...
A provocative look at moments in church history when intellectual inquiry was suppressed in the name of orthodoxy. What happens when the church fears questions more than it loves...
Church historyThe two great rabbinical schools that shaped Judaism in the time of Jesus. Understanding the debates between Hillel and Shammai illuminates many of Jesus' teachings and the controversies He...
Greek philosophy struggled to comprehend a God who would die. But Jesus used the image of a grain of wheat falling into the ground to show that death is the path to life. This teaching...
A companion teaching exploring the historical and theological roots of the Great Schism. From the Filioque controversy to liturgical differences, this lesson examines why the church split...
Why does Eastern Orthodox theology preserve mystery while Western theology seeks clarity? This teaching explores how ancient Greek and Roman philosophical traditions shaped two distinct...
How the Babylonian exile fundamentally transformed Jewish theology, worship, and identity. The Judaism that returned from Babylon was not the same religion that went into captivity. This...
The 400-year period between Malachi and Matthew shaped everything about the world Jesus entered. From the rise of synagogues and Pharisees to messianic expectations and apocalyptic...
Biblical studiesA scholarly comparison of the three major Christian views on the nature of hell and final punishment. Each position is examined on its own terms with its strongest biblical and theological...
Tracing the origins of Gnosticism from Platonic dualism through Jewish mysticism to its collision with early Christianity. Why did Gnostics believe the physical world was evil? And why did...
Jesus said He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. What does that mean for believers today? This teaching explains Christ's relationship to the Mosaic law and why His fulfillment...
Examining the apparent tension between Paul and James on justification. Paul says we are justified by faith apart from works. James says faith without works is dead. Are they contradicting...
Was Jesus a Pharisee? Many modern scholars have suggested so. In this teaching, Dr. Carter examines the textual and historical evidence to provide a thorough assessment of Jesus'...
Dr. Carter traces the thread running through the entire Mosaic law system to reveal its ultimate purpose: not to save, but to identify the one worthy sacrifice. This teaching connects the...
The Apostle Paul writes this letter to the Galatian churches with a mixture of surprise, urgency, and righteous anger. His primary concern: they are turning to “a different gospel” that...
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