Words to Live By - Lesson Series (MP3 CD)

The Scriptures are inspired of God. This means that words were used which suited the Holy Spirit in the language of the original authors. This series looks at 12 New Testament Greek words and their English equivalents. Each word "has a story to tell" - and can be very impacting on our understanding of our relationship to God and each other. This series was taught at the Sunset Church of Christ in 2010. Thirteen lessons each 25-30 minutes in length. Comes on a single CD with 13 MP3 files + digital PDF of study outline.

1. Introduction: God's Chosen Words - God worked through His inspired men to use the exact words He wanted to communicate His message to us.
2. Abba - the word a child uses to address his loving father.
3. Adoption - giving the place and privileges of a son to one to whom it does not naturally belong.
4. Freedom - released from slavery or bondage and granted all the rights of free men.
5. Fellowship - in a relationship of partnership and joint participation.
6. Redeemed - released on receipt of a ransom or redemption price.
7. Charisma - gifts from God because of His grace.
8. Joy - the delight, gladness and pleasure coming from experiencing God' grace.
9. Thankful - the response to God for His grace experienced.
10. Intercede - to petition the King on behalf of another.
11. Faithful - always acting in a trustworthy and reliable way.
12. Patience - longsuffering toward others; being merciful rather than vengeful.
13. Temple - God's holy sanctuary, describing both the church and the Christian's physical body.


Richard Cravy has been part of Sunset International Bible Institute since 1996. He currently serves as the Dean of External Studies and specializes in publishing, curriculum and technology for the school. He has also taught courses on Christian History, Gospel of John, Jeremiah, and Hermeneutics & Effective Bible Study at SIBI. During his career he has served as an elder in two different congregations, and preached for congregations in Texas, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico and California.