17 The Cross is Not a Philosophy

21 What does it mean to be BORN AGAIN?

In John 3, Jesus describes us as being "Born Again" which is a phrase many Christians have adopted and used for years...the problem is, we often have no idea what it means! This week on Academy, Pastor Peter Lewis breaks down what it truly means to be "Born Again" (or "Begotten from Above") and how this understanding can help us to change our mindset regarding who we are in Christ and our authority and new nature. Suggested reading (as shared on the podcast): Listen to the episode of Academy, then read 1 John through the new mindset of being "Begotten from Above"

20 Tongues Out Of Control

In 1Corinthians Paul teaches about the gifts of the Spirit. But why to the Corinthians? And what was his purpose? By understanding the obsession that the church had with the gift of tongues we are able to see Paul's masterclass way of dealing with a problem of excess in the church. Without making the common mistake church leaders make of "stopping" the problem, Paul is able to ensure he doesn't remove the benefits also. And by understanding the key issue Paul is dealing with, we also gain understanding into what in the world he was talking about when he said "tongues are a sign for unbelievers" - which seems to be the opposite of what we would think. Suggested reading (as shared on the podcast): Read 1 Corinthians 12-14

19 No Hats In Church

1 Corinthians is full of many wonderful insights and teachings...but also some very complicated and touchy subjects that have proven divisive in the church. This week in Academy, Pastor Peter takes us through the "Curly Questions in Corinthians" and helps us to see past the individual statements Paul is making and learn to embrace the principles he is teaching in light of the principles outlined in the early segments of 1 Corinthians. Suggested reading (as shared on the podcast): Read 1 Corinthians 11 & 14

18 Don't Forget to Bark

When Paul heard about the immorality and sin that had corrupted the church of Corinth, his biggest issue wasn't with the sin, but with the attitude the church was showing towards it. This week in Academy, Ps Peter Lewis takes us through Paul's frustrations with the church of Corinth for "forgetting their bark" when sin tries to enter their backyard.

17 The Cross is Not a Philosophy

When Paul wrote to the church of Corinth, he was met by some great division over which apostles should the church be listening to! But Paul's answer was not about the correct doctrine or apostle, but about getting to the heart of the matter and learning the truth that the cross is not a philosophy. Suggested reading (as shared on the podcast): Read 1 Corinthians 1-4