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The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 6:10-13Send us a textThis is an amazing paragraph that we look at in this study. It is Paul's concluding exhortation to all who are in Christ concerning our responsibility towards God. This passage is the greatest statement and instruction on the spiritual warfare that we all are living in. This exhortation is to all who are in Christ. We are commanded to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. We obey by putting on the whole armor of God. We do this because the battle we are in is spiritual n...2025-06-291h 07The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 6:1-9Send us a textPaul continues this section by going into another specific relationship. Having completed his commands concerning the husband wife relationship, he now moves on to the parent child and will conclude with the master slave relationship. These relationships are all a reflection of our relationship with Jesus.Therefore, the key to all our relationships is our relationship with Jesus. Are we walking in obedience? Are we filled with the Holy Spirit? Do we live in the fear of God? This will define a person in a right relationship with Jesus. The key...2025-06-221h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesian 5:15-21Send us a textWe now come to the fifth command concerning our walk with the Lord. Paul has commanded us to walk worthy, to walk holy, to walk in love, to walk in the light and now to walk circumspectly. This fifth command concludes this section in Ephesians. The question we must now ask is obvious. How is my walk. Not my walk yesterday or my walk tomorrow. How is my walk today?Having a great walk with the Lord depends on several things. First, we must know who we are in C...2025-06-081h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 5:1-14Send us a textPaul continues to command us on how we should walk. First, he commands us to walk in love. Then he commands us to walk in light. So, the totality of our conduct, behavior and manner of life is to walk worthy, walk in holiness, walk in love and walk in light. We don't walk in this manner to become saints. We walk in this manner because we are already saints. We are saints because of all that God has done for us in Christ Jesus.We have every reason t...2025-05-251h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 4:25-32Send us a textPaul has just commanded all who are in Christ to live in holiness. We are to put off the old man, be renewed in the spirit of our mind and put on the new man. Now that Paul has declared this great truth, he follows up with application. The truth in God's word will always be followed by how we are to apply this truth. Paul lays out for us the commands we are to follow in order to live as a new man in Christ. The only reason we will b...2025-05-181h 20The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 4:17-24Send us a textGod has done such great things for us in Christ. All that we have been saved from, all that we are and all that we will ever be is because of Jesus. God has displayed His grace towards us in His Son Jesus. In response to all that God has done for us in Christ, we now have a great responsibility to live for Christ. Paul refers to this as our walk. In this study we are commanded to walk in newness of life.May all of us live i...2025-05-1159 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 4:7-16Send us a textPaul continues to build on the unity that we all have in Christ. He presents to us a diversity of gifted men who have been given to the church. These gifted men have been given according to the measure of Christ. Jesus gave these gifted men in order that His church would come to unity, maturity and Christ likeness.As we look at this passage, it is important that we know that all who are in Christ are fully equipped to be all that God has called us to be. We...2025-04-271h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 4:1-6Send us a textPaul now makes a transition. He goes from telling us who we are in Christ and all that we are in Christ, to challenging us to live for Christ. Considering all that God has done for us in Christ, the command to live for Christ is more than reasonable.We are called to walk worthy in order that we would keep the wonderful unity that we already have in Christ. Paul explains to us what virtues will be needed to keep this unity, and he also explains the seven elements that...2025-04-1359 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 3:14-21Send us a textPaul concludes the first half of Ephesians with his second prayer. In the first three chapters Paul described for us the amazing wealth that we have in Christ. He discussed the doctrine of salvation and the church. But before moving on to how all of this should impact the way we live for Jesus; he had to pray. Paul's prayer is the perfect prayer for all those in Christ. It is perfect for God's church. Paul prays that we would be strengthened by the Holy Spirit. He prays that we would d...2025-04-061h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 3:8-13Send us a textPaul has now established what the mystery of the church is. He will now speak to God's purpose for His church. In the church, we see the wisdom of God, filled with beauty, variety and complexity. It is Divine wisdom unlike any wisdom we know.It is through His Church that God displays His wisdom to all the angels, both good and bad in the heavenly places. This tells us how precious we are to God as His church.The church is God's idea. Thus, the church must always...2025-03-301h 00The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 3:1-7Send us a textPaul who is both a prisoner of Christ Jesus and a minister as well, share with us all the great mystery of the church. Now this mystery is not mystical or magical. It is a sacred secret which had not been previously know. God in His grace has revealed it to Paul. This mystery was once concealed in the Old Testament but now is revealed in the New Testament. This amazing mystery is that both Jew and Gentile have equal standing in Christ. God's grace is the great equalizer. The ground a...2025-03-231h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 2:11-18Send us a textPaul now transitions from the individual to the church. Paul lays out all that we as the body of Christ have in Christ. We have been brought near by the blood of Jesus. Through the work of Christ in the cross, we have peace and unity. It is through the finished work of Jesus at Calvary that both the Jew and Gentile have become one to the glory of the Father. All of this in Christ.It is beyond our ability to comprehend all that God would do in us and...2025-03-091h 02The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 2:1-10Send us a textIn the previous chapter we saw God's amazing eternal plan for those who are faithful in Christ Jesus. We saw the great riches that we have so abundantly in Christ. We saw how those who are faithful in Christ Jesus will all be brought under Jesus who is the head of the Church. Now we will see the execution of God's plan. Paul will now show us all, what we were prior to Christ. Who we are now in Christ. And who we will be in Christ."What a m...2025-02-1658 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrEphesians 1:15-23Send us a textPaul's prayer came to an end. He began by praising God for all the riches we have in Christ Jesus. Once his praise concluded, he immediately began to pray. What a beautiful example of how we should first encourage one another and then pray for one another. Paul prayed that all those who are faithful in Christ Jesus would have wisdom, revelation, knowledge and understanding. That we would know the hope of His calling, the riches of the glory of God's inheritance in us and the exceeding greatness of His power t...2025-02-0956 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrDaniel 6Send us a textHere we look at the familiar account of Daniel and the lion's den. While it is familiar, it is filled with much that we can still learn from.Daniel was a righteous man. He was a man in whom was an excellent spirit. Accusation concerning his integrity was impossible. Instead, his enemies created a law that would prevent him from worshipping the LORD. In this, they knew that Daniel would obey God rather than man. As a result, they would be able to murder him in the lion's den....2024-11-101h 07The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrLiving for Jesus in the Last DaysSend us a textDue to unexpected circumstances, I was not able to record the Genesis or Daniel study this week. So instead, we are presenting a message that I have given on several other occasions that I think is appropriate for the days we are living in. I believe that God in His sovereignty has allowed for this message to go forth.The purpose of this message is to challenge us to live fully for Jesus in these last of the last days. Hopefully it will bring reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness as...2024-11-0357 min
EIR LiveEpisode 03 - The Founder Mentality: Risk, Growth, and Building Ventures with Paul CaprioloEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live, Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr sit down with Paul Capriolo, a venture principal at Portfolio T, to explore his journey from building successful companies to becoming a Venture Studio leader. Paul delves into his experiences in various industries, discusses the founder mentality, and shares his unique approach to risk reduction in startups. The conversation touches on the importance of self-growth, the role of venture studios in shaping entrepreneurs, and how AI is revolutionizing venture building. For aspiring EIRs, seasoned entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts alike...2024-10-231h 00The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 6Send us a textThis was our final study in the great book of Galatians. Paul has firmly defended that great doctrine of justification by faith. Furthermore, he has instructed us on how we are to make full application of this doctrine in our daily living. Every believer has been justified by faith alone in Christ alone. We are also being sanctified by faith alone in Christ alone. As a result, we are able to stand fast in the liberty that we have in Christ Jesus. We are able to walk in the Spirit and b...2024-08-111h 15The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 5:1-15Send us a textPaul, so far, has defended his authority as an apostle. He has defended the doctrine of justification by faith. Now he will defend the life of freedom that justification by faith brings.It is one thing to have a knowledge of the great doctrine, justification by faith. But that is not enough, we need to make application of this great doctrine. It is only by making application of this great doctrine that we are able to enjoy the wonderful liberty that we have in Christ.One thing that Paul...2024-07-281h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 4:21-31Send us a textPaul now completes his defense of justification by faith. His final argument uses the law to support this great doctrine of justification by faith. This nailed the door shut on the Judaizers and legalist. From the scriptures, Paul shows how Sarah and Hagar as well as Isaac and Ishmael present to us a vivid picture of the stark difference between grace and the law. Paul shows us how the law brings bondage, but grace brings freedom in Christ.Paul concludes by reminding us that we are not children of th...2024-07-211h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 4:6-20Send us a textPaul continues to establish the doctrine of justification by faith. His argument now begins to go from formal to personal. Up to this point we have seen Paul the apostle. Paul the theologian. Now we see Paul the Pastor.Set before us is the heart of a pastor. Paul sets an excellent example of what every pastor should look like. He sets the standard of defending biblical doctrine. All pastors must emulate Paul's example. In contrast, Paul also points out to us the trademarks of a false teacher.A...2024-07-141h 24The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 3:26 - 4:7Send us a textWe continue to look at the awesome doctrine of justification by faith. We take a second look at verses 26-29 of chapter 3. This is the highpoint of Paul's great argument concerning justification by faith alone in Christ alone.We are all one in Christ Jesus. We are no longer slaves to sin or the law. We are sons. Thus, we are an heir of God through Christ.Legalism is tragic in every way possible. There is nothing good about it. Our righteousness is found in Christ alone by faith...2024-07-071h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 3:15-29Send us a textPaul continues his defense of the doctrine of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. He now moves into the logical aspect of his argument. Our faith is both logical and reasonable. This great doctrine is logical as well. Paul hits a high point in his argument. He declares that all those justified by faith alone in Christ alone are all sons of God. Furthermore, we all are one in Christ. And finally, we are Abrahm's seed. We are partakers off the inheritance of Abraham through faith.This has b...2024-06-301h 03The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 3:6-14Send us a textPaul continues his argument for the doctrine of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. His argument now transitions into the scriptures. This argument will once again conclude, according to God's word, that salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. We are justified by faith alone. Furthermore, we are sanctified by faith alone. Why would anyone who has been delivered from the bondage of the law choose to return to and live in the bondage that they have been delivered from?We need to stop being so...2024-06-231h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 3:1-5Send us a textPaul now transitions from a personal defense to a definitive argument concerning the defense of the doctrine of justification by faith. Over the next few chapters will see some of the strongest words Paul ever used in scripture.Why the strong, direct, severe words? There is a battle raging. It is a battle for the heart of the gospel. It is a battle for the truth of God's word. The battle centers on salvation by grace alone or by works of the law. This is a battle that continues t...2024-06-1659 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 2:14-21Send us a textWe continue to focus on the doctrine of justification by faith. The importance of this doctrine cannot be overstated. It is the gospel. It is the cornerstone of doctrines.Today the gospel is under attack like never before. There is a full court press to draw the masses into the deception of a false gospel. Many in the church are falling for this false gospel. Few in the pulpit are willing to stand up for the truth of God's word and the gospel of Jesus Christ.With that in...2024-06-091h 07The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 2:11-21Send us a textSet before us in this study is a key turning point in the history of the church. The truth of the gospel according to God's word is at stake.Peter, an apostle and early leader in the church, through his actions had played the hypocrite. His actions caused others to play the hypocrite as well. Because of their hypocrisy, they were not straightforward about the gospel of Jesus Christ.Paul, seeing the great danger in this, immediately confronted Peter to his face and did so publicly. Peter was dead...2024-06-021h 06The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 2:1-10Send us a textAs we continue in Galatians, Paul again warns against false brethren. False brethren are those who teach a false gospel which is no gospel at all. They are enemies of the cross and must be treated as such. They move secretly, smoothly and with great subtlety. What they present is not true to Jesus Christ and His word. There is no room for discussion with these evil men. Separation is the only action to take.Next, we are not to idolize men, movements or ministries. We are to place no one...2024-05-261h 04The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 1:10-24Send us a textPaul continues his letter to the church at Galatia. He lets them know that he is not a man pleaser, he is a bondservant of Jesus Christ. A bondservant is a slave. A bondservant's life is not his own. Paul's life is not his own. His life belongs entirely to Jesus. Is our life our own or does it belong to Jesus?God called Paul according to His grace in order that Paul would preach the true gospel to the gentiles. God revealed His Son Jesus to Paul. God revealed Jesus...2024-05-191h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrGalatians 1:1-9Send us a textWe now begin a new study in the book of Galatians. What a tremendously powerful and important letter then and today. In this letter, Paul deals with a major problem facing the church and still facing the church today. Paul is in full combat against the false teachers who are seeking to destroy the truth of the one and only gospel.Some view this book as a battle against legalism. But it is much more. It is a call to arms. It is a bold declaration concerning the Gospel of Jesus...2024-05-121h 06The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 22:15-25Send us a textHere we have set before us a lesson in godly leadership. Much is written about Christian leadership. There are many messages and conferences addressing Christian leadership. But this passage contains a great message that far exceeds all the books and conferences that man is able to compile.We are given a clear contrast between the characters of an ungodly leader and a godly leader. Character is everything in leadership. It is not what we say that reveals our character, it is what we do that reveals our character. The u...2022-12-041h 14The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 21:11-22:14Send us a textThis passage has such a strong message for the church today. What ails you was the question to Juday then. What ails us is the question to the church today. We as a church have transgressed in so many ways. We have left our first love through so many seemingly small acts of disobedience that gradually turned in to large acts of transgression. Leaders filled with pride and indifference, congregations filled with those addicted to comfort have allowed watered down doctrines to flow through the church giving rise to compromise, corruption and death...2022-11-271h 13The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 19:16-22:10Send us a textWho do we make alliances with? Where do we place our expectations? Do we place our trust in government, the economy, education, ministries or the church, career, relationships, medicine or science? Do we actually think that our country, this world is going to get better? Everything that we make alliances with other than God will ultimately fail. Our alliances, our expectation must be in Jesus Christ and His word alone. As the old hymn says, "On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."When a...2022-11-201h 12The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 18-19:15Send us a textIn this study Isaiah presents to us the decline and collapse of Egypt. As we look at what Isaiah has to say concerning Egypt nearly 2700 years ago, it is amazing realize that what is happening in our nation today is practically identical to what was happening in Egypt back then.Egypt was a nation coming under the judgment of God. God first set all the Egyptians against one another with internal fighting and dissaray. This condition would last for several decades. Next, God destroyed any good counsel that existed within Egypt...2022-11-131h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 17Send us a textIsaiah now declares the burden against Damascus. Israel, the northern kingdom had made an alliance with Syria rather than putting their trust in God. Therefore, the Northern Kingdom would become partakers in the judgment that would come upon Syria. Who we trust in is critical. Who we make alliances with is critical. As Christians, our total faith and trust must be in Jesus Christ and His word. Assyria was raised up by God to be a tool of judgment. Ephraim would be devestated by the judgment that came to them through th...2022-11-061h 04The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 16Send us a textMoab was being offered refuge from the judgment of God. It would require the setting aside of their pride and humbly surrendering to Israel and their God. Yet Moab refused. Famous for their pride. Steeped in their pride. They simply rejected God's gracious offer of refuge.Moab's vile pride, their refusal to humbly surrender to Israel shattered any hope of gaining refuge from the sure judgment that was to come upon them. Sadly pride will destroy everything in its path. Not only did the people of Moab suffer severly but the...2022-10-301h 06The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 14:24-16:2Send us a textIsaiah continues to declare the burdens that God has given to him. He completes his burden against Babylon which includes a burden against the Assyrian empire. He then proclaims a burden against Philistia and then Moab.There is so much to learn as we hear and look into these burdens. One is that we have so many lessons provided for us through biblical history foretold to us by God's chosen prophets. In addition to this we are able to look at all of human history and realize the sovereign hand of...2022-10-231h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 14:1-23Send us a textIn this study we continue to look at both the far and near prophesy concerning the destruction of Babylon and its king. We see some of the near fulfillments accomplished in 539 bc. Yet we also see much remaining to be fulfilled in the days before us.As we look at the final demise of the King of Babylon, we realize that we are looking at the fall of Satan. Satan was lifted up in pride and as a result was cut down to the ground. From the heights of heaven, he...2022-10-161h 01The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 13Send us a textGod has displayed His justice in the chastisement poured out on His people. His sovereignty in raising up the Assyrians as a tool of His justice and judging them for going beyond His call upon them. We also saw God's faithfulness in working through His remnant, reminding them of the promise of His Messiah who will set up the eternal kingdom of God. But now, Isaiah now begins a new section. The focus now turns from Israel to the surrounding nations. In this study we will look at the burden Isaiah h...2022-10-091h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrI John 4:1-6Send us a textWe are most certainly living in the last days. Jesus is coming soon! The greatest danger the church faces in these last days is deception. Jesus, Peter, John Jude and Paul all warned of the growing and dangerous deception we would all face in the days just prior to the return of Christ. It is so easy for us to get caught up in the political, economic and social issues of our day. Yet the real danger slithers into the church unnoticed and unchallenged. Deception is Satan's weapon of choice, and he wields...2022-10-0240 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 11 & 12Send us a textAs we come to the conclusion of this section, we are once again introduced to the Messiah. We first see His righteous character endowed by the Holy Spirit. We see how He will rule and govern. His reign will define His character. The conditions that will exist in His eternal reign will be void of wickedness. There will be justice and equity. It will be a time of unimaginable peace. No hostility will exist anywhere in the eternal kingdom that Jesus will establish. How can this be? For the earth shall be full...2022-09-251h 01The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 10:20-34Send us a textIn this study we twice see the phrase, "And it shall come to pass". This phrase reminds us of the certainty of God's word. His word will never fail. God alone speaks of things to come in past tense. He can do so because it is His word. The word of God has never failed, nor will it ever fail.We also see the recurring theme of a remnant. God is always at work, and He always works through His remnant. He will protect, provide and preserve His remnant in order...2022-09-1858 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 9:8 - 10:19Send us a textIsaiah alternates back from prophesying about millennial kingdom to the present day and the Judgement that will come upon the Northern Kingdom as well as the Assyrian empire. The people's hearts were filled with pride and arrogance. They took the judgment of God lightly. They believed that in spite of how severe God's judgment was, they could build back better than ever. They refused to seek the LORD of Host. They refused to humble themselves and repent.The purpose of God's judgement was that they would indeed repent. Their re...2022-09-111h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 9:1-7Send us a textIsaiah has been bringing a strong scathing message against the people. The have chosen the path of apostasy. They have chosen the path of the backslider. They have chosen to turn from the known truth. They refuse to fear God, to live in obedience to God's word and they have defiantly chosen the power of man over the power of God. While this happened nearly 3000 years ago, it is a reflection of the days that we are currently living in. But Isaiah does not stop there. Isaiah says, "Nevertheless". He transitions i...2022-09-041h 04The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 8:11-21Send us a textGod speaks directly to Isaiah. He challenges Isaiah in both a challenging and encouraging way. Isaiah has been called by God to speak the truth of His word to a people that will not see, hear or understand. Those who are called to speak the truth of God's word will have no popularity even amongst God's people. Therefore, Isaiah, like all those called by God to speak His truth, must be challenged and encouraged in the ministry that they have been called to. The challenge before us is that we will n...2022-08-281h 17The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 7:17 - 8:10Send us a textWe continue to look at the prophesy given to Isaiah concerning the Northern Kingdom and Syria alliance. This great threat looms ominously against Judah, the southern kingdom. God has amazingly, graciously offered to King Ahaz, a most wicked and vile individual, protection from this evil alliance. All he must do is believe. Yet King Ahaz refuses to trust in the power of God and places his full trust in the power of man. What a fatal choice. Any time we choose to trust in man rather than God, we can be c...2022-08-211h 15The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 7:1-16Send us a textGod displays His amazing grace, love, longsuffering and justice as He sends Isaiah to the wicked, vile king Ahaz. Ahaz has lived in absolute rebellion and defiance toward the LORD in spite of having every reason to put his full trust in God. In his present situation, Ahaz has no desire to trust in the power and protection of God in spite of God's gracious offer through Isaiah. He stands on the precipice of calamity yet he arrogantly in willful ignorance refuses the incredibly gracious and loving offer from the LORD God.2022-08-141h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 6:8 through 7:4Send us a textIsaiah having been thoroughly prepared by God for ministry is now able to hear the voice of God calling him to ministry. As God described the ministry that He was calling Isaiah to, it did not sound like a successful ministry at all. In fact, in the eyes of men, it would be deemed a failure. True ministry that God calls us to is not deemed successful by quantifiable results. It is deemed successful by inward faithfulness to God and uncompromising obedience to His word. The success of ministry will be d...2022-08-071h 12The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 6:1-8Send us a textChapter 6 of Isaiah is a critical chapter. It is here that Isaiah shares with us the details concerning his call and qualification for being a prophet of God. This message is so critical yet largely forgotten and ignored by many. It is God alone who calls one to ministry. It is God alone who qualifies a person for ministry.Here Isaiah will share with us an incredible vision he had of God. A vision of God is at the heart of our preparation to serve God. A true servant of God...2022-07-311h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 5:8-30Send us a textIsaiah has just finished his song of the vineyard. It is a song about a vineyard whose owner provided it with every advantage to bear good grapes. However, in spite of all its advantage, the vineyard produced wild grapes. These wild grapes are disgusting and poisonous. Therefore, the owner would remove all the advantages it had and allow it to be trampled down and destroyed. Isaiah clearly identifies the vineyard as Israel.Isaiah will now spend the rest of the chapter defining what the sins of these wild grapes are by d...2022-07-241h 24The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 4:2 through 5:7Send us a textIn the midst of Isaiah telling the people why and how God would judge them, he brings hope to the righteous remnant. He tells them of both the messianic kingdom to come and of the Messiah who will rule in that glorious time. It will be a time marked by holiness. God will wash away all the filth and purge all the blood from the land. The tangible presence of God will be known throughout the kingdom of God. It will be a time of incredible joy.Behold the tabernacle of...2022-07-171h 19The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 3 through Chapter 4:1Send us a textGod now makes clear how He will bring judgment on the people. The Lord, the LORD of Host will take away from the people all that they need the most. He will take away the whole supply of bread and water. He will also take away every form of leadership that the nation depends on for survival and security.The people will be desperate for leadership as a result of God's judgment. God will give them the leaders they deserve. Leaders who are unqualified, unprepared, unequipped, filled with evil and unrighteousness...2022-07-101h 29The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 2:5-22Send us a textIsaiah has just concluded a wonderful exhortation concerning the latter days when Jesus will return and set up His millennial kingdom. In light of this great exhortation, Isaiah challenges the people to walk in the light of God's truth. Any time we are presented with the great scriptural truths concerning our glorious future with the Lord, it must impact the way we are living today in the present.In spite of this great exhortation and challenge, the Israelites are living in stark contrast. They are filled with Eastern ways. They are...2022-07-031h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRevelation 2:1-7 Our First LoveSend us a textIn Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus dictates seven letters to seven churches. These letters are of the utmost importance to the church. They must not be neglected. Even more, we must heed the words of Jesus and live in obedience to the challenges He presents to us.In this study we will look at the first church, the church of Ephesus. It is a church that has chosen to leave her first love. While many good things appear to be happening within the church, they have chosen to leave their first love...2022-06-2633 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 1:21 through 2:4Send us a textIsaiah continues to present God's scathing indictment against His chosen nation of Israel. This once faithful city has become a harlot. She is filled with murderers and thieves. They love bribes and have neglected the fatherless and the widow. They are rebellious, filled with iniquity, corrupters. They have forsaken the LORD and provoked the Holy One of Israel to anger.Therefore, the LORD, the LORD of Host, the Mighty One of Israel will take vengeance upon them. The children of Israel, through their rebellion, have made themselves as the enemy of...2022-06-191h 18The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrIsaiah 1:1-20Send us a textWe now begin a study in the book of Isaiah. It is a tremendous book, referred to as a major prophet of the Old Testament. The book of Isaiah is quoted many times throughout the New Testament. It is a book centered on God, the work that God was doing and the work that God will continue to do, right up to the present and beyond.Isaiah is broken up in two parts. Chapters 1 through 39 emphasizes judgment and deserved punishment. In this section the people of Isaiah's day are being called...2022-06-121h 20The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 4:7-22Send us a textAs we conclude this wonderful little book of Ruth, much stands out before us.We see the incredible sovereignty of God revealed throughout. Over and over again we see God working supernaturally in the natural. The book concludes with a genealogy. Beginning with Perez and concluding with David, yet it ultimately points to and will conclude with Jesus. Through this genealogy we see God well at work before Naomi, Boaz and Ruth arrived on the scene and long after they are off the scene. God's work continued then and continues up...2022-06-051h 10The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 4:1-6Send us a textAs we begin this last chapter of Ruth, it is critical that we never forget the fact that God always writes the last chapter. This little book began with three funerals but will now end with a wonderful marriage. Christ was crucified between two thieves at Calvary. What began with three crosses will end up with the marriage supper of the Lamb. As believers, we have more hope than we can even begin to imagine. Our hope is in Jesus our Lord and Savior who was crucified, died, buried and rose again on...2022-05-291h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 3:7-18Send us a textRuth now presents herself to Boaz, her kinsman redeemer. She followed the biblical counsel from Naomi exactly without any deviation. The biblical instruction from Naomi coupled with Ruth's obedience has led her to the feet of her kinsman redeemer. The gospel of Jesus Christ, according to the scriptures will always lead the lost sinner to the foot of the cross, to the feet of Jesus.Boaz embraces Ruth's request. He first comforts her by telling her not to fear. He recognizes the great courage and boldness that brought Ruth t...2022-05-221h 18The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 3:1-6Send us a textEver since Boaz has entered the narrative, Naomi is a changed person. No longer is she consumed with the bitterness of her experience. She is now focused on the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. Naomi is now able to focus on Ruth and not herself.Naomi is a woman of great faith. She now determines in accordance with the word of God that she will develop a plan for Ruth allowing her to present herself as a bride to Boaz, their kinsman redeemer. The plan is a simple, biblically based plan...2022-05-151h 17The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 2:4-23Send us a textWe continue our journey through the book of Ruth. Ruth although a small book in the Old Testament, is one of the greatest treasures within the scriptures. It is filled with incredible typology that illuminates the great truth of so many biblical doctrines. Even more, we see with great clarity, the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a refreshing and encouraging read in light of the dark days in which we currently live.In this study we will see the initial meeting between Ruth and Boaz. In Boaz we see an...2022-05-081h 17The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrI John 2:18-27, Do Not Be Deceived But Abide in the TruthSend us a textThis was a message given in September of 2018. The relevance of this message today cannot be overstated.The last days before the return of Christ will be marked by great deception. In fact, the greatest weapon on Satan is deception. In spite of all the warnings contained within the entirety of the scriptures concerning deception, this great evil has slithered in at every opportunity giving great rise to the apostasy of the last days church.The danger of deception is quite frightening. Those who are deceived believe sincerely and...2022-05-011h 08The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrHabakkukSend us a textThis is a message on the book of Habakkuk that was given in December of 2016. The puprose of the message then was to show its contemporary application to Christian living in today's world while at the same time offering comfort and encouragement. Although the message is more than seven years old, it remains a contemporary message. Habakkuk was written around 609 BC, yet its message applies to each and every follower of Jesus Christ today. Hopefully and prayerfully, the Holy Spirit will anoint His word from Habakkuk, bringing you both comfort and encouragement for t...2022-04-1857 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 1:19 through 2:3Send us a textNaomi and Ruth make it safely back to Bethlehem as a result of God's Divine protection. Their arrival brought much excitement to those in Bethlehem. They recognize Naomi but can see clearly that the past decade away from the presence of God has been hard on her. She is Naomi yet her appearance has changed dramatically for the worse. She went out full, ten years prior, but now returns home a widow without sons. She is empty.Hope is starting to spring up on the horizon. The barley harvest has begun...2022-04-171h 15The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 1:6-17Send us a textIt was time for Naomi to leave and return to Judah. Obviously, there was a tremendous amount of love between Naomi and her two daughters-in-law. Both Orpah and Ruth insisted on returning to Judah with Naomi. Although Naomi loved them both as if they were her own daughters, she discouraged them from returning with her. Naomi knew that if they returned with her to Judah, they would be subjected to the same inescapable life of poverty that she would have to endure for the remainder of her days. Staying in Moab would offer...2022-04-101h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRuth 1:1-6Send us a textRuth is one of the greatest treasures within the entirety of the Old Testament. A small book, yes, but one that possesses an ever-revealing value. The more this little book is read, the more its inexhaustible worth and beauty is discovered. Ruth is a timeless, priceless treasure to hide deep within our hearts. There is so much to discover in Ruth. While we will do our best to discover all that Ruth has to offer, in all reality, it will simply arouse a deep interest to discover more of God's great t...2022-04-0358 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 15:22-16Send us a textPaul concludes this incredible masterpiece of an epistle. Clearly, the letter to the Romans was inspired and anointed by the Holy Spirit. The truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its importance in the life of every believer cannot be overstated. For all who have been born into the body of Christ, familiarity with the book of Romans is essential.As Paul closes this letter, he gives special commendation to Phoebe, a sister and servant in Christ. He sends the warmest heartfelt greetings to those now in Rome who he...2022-03-271h 26The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 15:1-22Send us a textPaul now summarizes his discussion that began in chapter 14 verse 1. We who are strong have a continuing obligation to bear with the weaknesses of those in Christ who are not strong. For the strong in Christ, to bear with the weak is not a burden, rather a privilege. We are called to live a life seeking to please our brothers and sisters in Christ for their good and for building them up in the body of Christ. In summary, all Christians, both weak and strong, are to receive one another in the love...2022-03-201h 16The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 14Send us a textPaul continues to give the church commands to obey in light of the great salvation we have through the finished work of Jesus. Paul presented to us the doctrine of salvation in the first 11 chapters. Now he is declaring to us our duty in light of this great doctrine.In this study Paul speaks with us about relationships within the body of Christ. Specifically, he is speaking to mature Christians and how they should relate to the weaker Christians in the way of non-doctrinal, non-essential issues. Paul describes them as doubtful...2022-03-131h 27The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 13:11-14Send us a textIn this study we are going to continue to look at Romans 13:11-14. It is such a great exhortation from Paul. He is commanding us on how we are to live in light of the great salvation that we have in Christ Jesus. We want to make sure that none of these commands are missed.However, prior to re-looking at these scriptures, we are beginning this study with a short prophesy update. I light of the passage we are looking at and the rapidity of events taking place all around us, i...2022-03-061h 17The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 13Send us a textWe continue to look at the duty to practical Christian living that all true believers have been called to in light of the great doctrine of salvation. Paul spent 11 chapters declaring to us the doctrine of salvation. Now we are looking at the obedient, practical, godly Christian life to which we have all been called. Every aspect of the Christian life must be lived in total obedience to God's word regardless of cost or consequence.We first look on how we as Christians are called to live under a secular government...2022-02-271h 21The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 12:14 through 13:2Send us a textWe continue to look at our duty to live the practical obedient Christian life in light of the great doctrine of salvation that Paul has presented to us. We do not live the obedient Christian life in order to receive God's love, we live the obedient Christian life in response to the love of God that we have already received in Christ Jesus.Obedient Christian living involves how we are reacting to the actions and emotion of those around us, both the believer and the unbeliever. We are to be in...2022-02-201h 27The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 12:3-16Send us a textPaul has presented to us the great doctrine of salvation. Now we as believers have a duty to respond to this incredible biblical doctrine through obedient practical Christian living. In the first two verse of Romans 12, Paul laid out for us the foundation required for obedient Christian living. This foundation is established by the consecration of our lives upon the alter of God as a living sacrifice. In addition, we are not to be conformed to this evil world, rather we are to be transformed within our minds by the daily r...2022-02-131h 28The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 12:1-2Send us a textThe first 11 chapters of Romans has been an outstanding presentation of great theology. Paul has laid out before us the great doctrine of salvation. Where would we be without God's great doctrine of salvation. He concludes this great doctrine with a doxology. A hymn of praise that he simply could not contain. But Paul does not stop there, nor should we. Paul immediately moves into what should be our practical, reasonable response to the incredible mercies of God displayed in this great doctrine of His salvation.A principal of scripture that...2022-02-061h 13The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 11:28-36Send us a textPaul comes to the end of his great treatise on the doctrine of salvation. God has taken this brilliant, well educated, skilled man and anointed him to put in writing for the entire world God's great gift of salvation. A gift available to all mankind through the amazing sacrifice of His only begotten Son Jesus. The theology presented by Paul is overwhelming and outstanding. Paul as he catches his breath from this great work suddenly breaks out in a hymn of praise. As it has been said, the great theology that P...2022-01-301h 02The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 11:11-27Send us a textAs we began our last study in chapter 11, Paul made it quite clear that God had not permanently cast away His chosen people, Israel. Paul now continues in chapter 11 establishing that Israel has not stumbled and fallen beyond recovery. Paul's answer is firm. Israel has absolutely not fallen beyond recovery. God has elected Israel. In spite of their current rejection of Jesus as their Messiah, the promises that God made to Abraham and the patriarchs stand. Israels rejection of Christ does in no way nullify God's unconditional promise of their future restoration.2022-01-231h 21The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 11:1-10Send us a textAs we begin chapter 11, Paul makes his final transition concerning God's faithfulness to Israel. He does so by asking rhetorically, "has God cast away His people." The manner in which Paul asked this question was to elicit a negative reply. To ensure there is no misunderstanding concerning the fact that God has not cast away Israel, Paul answers with his familiar affirmative, certainly not. According to the scriptures, there is a future restoration for Israel.Paul presents himself as the first example showing that God is not finished with Israel. Paul...2022-01-161h 05The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 10:14-21Send us a textIn our last study, Paul transitioned from Israel's past election to their present rejection of their Messiah. He transitioned from the sovereignty of God displayed in His Divine election to the human responsibility of responding to the gospel of Jesus Christ.Paul declared that the gospel is near, accessible and simple. He declared that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.2022-01-091h 05The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 9:30 through 10:13Send us a textWe continue to look at three critical chapters in the middle of Romans, chapters 9-11. In these chapters Paul will clearly establish that God's promises to Israel are indeed valid and will be fulfilled exactly. Paul makes the case by showing us Israel's past election, their present rejection and their future restoration. In the past few studies, we have looked at their past election. In this study we will begin to look at their present rejection.Paul begins by asking that familiar question of his, "What shall we say then"? Paul...2022-01-0257 minThe Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 9:14-29Send us a textThis week we continue our critical our study in chapters 9-11, a continuation on the doctrine of salvation. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, has brilliantly declared to us the gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God unto salvation. Yet a question looms. What about Israel? According to the scriptures, God has made tremendous and undeniable promises to Israel. Promises that are unconditional and depend on God alone. These promises centered on Jesus, their messiah who they crucified and were now in the process of rejecting. Had God failed to keep His...2021-12-191h 07The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 9:1-13Send us a textAs we begin the next three chapters, it may appear as though we are making an abrupt turn. Yet we are not. The next three chapters are a critical continuation on the doctrine of salvation. So critical, that a failure to fully grasp chapters 9-11 actually lessens the greatness of what we have learned up to this point.Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, has brilliantly declared to us the gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God unto salvation. He has taken us from condemnation, to justification, to sanctification and...2021-12-121h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 8:28-39Send us a textPaul is writing to those that have been justified, are in the process of being sanctified and will with absolute certainty be glorified. In our last study we looked at how God is working all things together for good for those who love Him. The idea of working all things together is for our eternal good. It is a working together that is preparing us for eternity.In this study we will look at all things working together for good for those that are called according to the purposes of God...2021-12-051h 11The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 8:18-28Send us a textPaul makes it clear that when we are living in the victory of Christ, persecution, tribulation and suffering will come to us at unexpected times, in unexpected ways and from those we so often expect the least. Living in the victory of Christ does not always appear to be a life of victory.In light of this, Paul first wants us to know that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed in every true follower of Jesus Christ. We...2021-11-281h 09The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 8:9-18Send us a textPaul encouragingly reminds us that we are not in the flesh but we, who have been justified freely by His grace through redemption that is in Christ Jesus, are in the Spirit. The instant we gave our lives to Christ, we were indwelt and sealed with the Holy Spirit.We are now debtors to the Spirit and thus are to live according to the Spirit putting to death the deeds of the flesh. Furthermore, we are led by the Spirit, we are sons of God. We have received the Spirit of...2021-11-211h 19The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 8:1-8Send us a textRomans chapter 8 opens with some of the most beautiful words in all of scripture. There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. Paul who only moments before cried out, "O wretched man that I am, who will deliver me?"Paul had exerted every ounce of energy that he had to live a godly life in Christ Jesus. Yet he, like all of us, failed with impeccable consistency. He was completely bewildered, troubled and distressed at the fact that he had absolutely no power whatsoever to li...2021-11-141h 29The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 7:13-25Send us a textIn this passage , Paul speaks personally and with deep emotion. He is expressing to us his personal struggle with trying to live the sanctified life according to the law, in his own power. As Paul speaks to us in this passage, he does so in the present tense first person singular. What Paul says here is personal and transparent. It is the required lesson that every born again Christian will have to learn, we cannot live a righteous sanctified life in our own power. We will fail every time and fail miserably at...2021-11-141h 12The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 7:1-12Send us a textPaul has firmly established the amazing fact that we have been justified freely, without cause, by God's grace alone and now have complete redemption in Christ Jesus. In the previous chapter he began the transition into the sanctified life of the believer. Knowing that we have been marvelously justified in Christ must impact the way we live for Christ. The sanctified life should be a life of victory for every true follower of Jesus.In our previous chapter Paul showed us that not being under the law but under grace does...2021-10-311h 13The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 6:15-23Send us a textPaul began his discussion on sanctification by making it crystal clear that in order to live the victorious Christian life that we have all been called to, we must be dead to sin.Paul made it perfectly clear that habitual sin in the life of a person that has been justified is out of the question. Being under grace does not give us license to sin habitually. Now he will establish that all sin, occasional sin, a little sin here and a little sin there is just as unacceptable in the l...2021-10-251h 13The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 6:1-14Send us a textPaul has firmly established our justification by faith alone in Christ alone. The amazing fact that we have been justified freely, without cause, by God's grace alone and now have complete redemption in Christ Jesus. Paul now transitions into the sanctified life of the believer. Knowing that we have been marvelously justified in Christ, how does it impact the way we live for Christ.Paul will make it clear that the sanctified life, the Christian life we are all called to live as a result of our justification, should b...2021-10-241h 17The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 5:9-21Send us a textPaul continues on with the blessings we have as a result of our justification by faith alone in Christ alone. We shall be saved by wrath through Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are not appointed to wrath. Much more, because we have been reconciled, we will be saved by His life. This gives us great cause to rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ.Paul now wraps up his case of justification by faith alone in Christ alone by contrasting and comparing justification with condemnation. This section is...2021-10-171h 15The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 3:27-4:12Send us a textIn our last study, Paul began to present to his readers, justification by faith in Christ. In these first few verses Paul defined justification by faith. He presented to his readers the heart of the gospel. We are justified freely by His grace through redemption that is in Christ Jesus.The gospel of Jesus Christ leaves no room for boasting. Man is not justified by the law or works; we are justified by deeds apart from the law. Paul will now show that justification by faith in Christ alone i...2021-10-171h 20The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 4:13-5:5Send us a textPaul continues to build his case of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. He now shows, according to the scriptures, that justification is by faith apart from the law.God's original promise given to Abraham and his seed, was not given through the law but through the righteousness of faith.Paul presents to his readers then and to us today that the same righteousness imputed to Abraham is the same righteousness imputed to us as we believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.2021-10-171h 13The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 5:1-8Send us a textPaul has brilliantly presented his case, according to the scriptures, that justification is by faith alone in Christ alone.He now lays out before us the wonderful results of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. Our justification by faith provides us with incredible blessings from God that we can enjoy here and now. We have peace with God. We have access to God anytime and anywhere and we are able to rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Even more, we are able to glory in tribulations knowing that...2021-10-171h 25The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 3:9-20Send us a textPaul now concludes his indictment against all of humanity. From the depraved pagan to the moralist to the religious Jew, the final verdict is in. The whole world is guilty before God. Mankind is completely helpless and hopeless to his wretched, sinful condition. On one hand this is the worst place a person can be, yet on the other hand it is the only place where a person can truly find hope. It is here that we come to the end of ourselves. It is here that we come to the o...2021-10-131h 33The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 3:21-26Send us a textPaul transitions with two simple but powerful words, "but now." "But now" would have no meaning apart the pitch-black darkness of looming sin that blocks out any possibility of hope. It is at this darkest of moments as a guilty world stands before the awful wrath and judgement of God that Paul now makes his transition.Paul will now reveal God's righteousness through faith. He will declare to his readers that justification by faith is available to all. Paul will now reveal that the gospel is the power of God unto...2021-10-131h 20The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 1:16,17Send us a textPaul's introductory statement now complete; he wastes no time as he presents to his readers the thesis statement of the entire letter. Here before us, in these two verses, are all the great ideas that will be spoken of in great detail throughout this amazing letter.Contact Paul at Luke962theway@gmail.comBeginning Sunday May 5th, we have changed locations and will meet on Sundays at 10 am. If you are interested in joining us either live or on Zoom, please contact us at the above email address.2021-10-121h 08The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul OrrRomans 1:18-32Send us a textFrom Romans 1:18 through 3:20, Paul will bring all of humanity into the court room of God showing unquestionably that the whole world is guilty before a Holy God. He will show that God's condemnation rest upon all of humanity because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.In this study we will look at the wrath of God revealed. We will how the universe and all of creation are a revelation of the power, sovereignty and Deity of God. So much so that all of humanity is without...2021-10-121h 27