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"Resolved: to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive, myself to grow in the knowledge of the same." - Jonathan Edwards

This is no ordinary Bible study, guys.

It isn't for the light of heart. It's for men who are interested in getting serious about studying the Word.

There are no prerequisites, and whether you've been a student of scripture and theology for one day or for 50 years, you are more than welcome and will benefit from this class. But we will not be content to skim along the surface. Keystone goes deep.

We meet every Monday at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center on the Main Campus. Enter the church through the main, covered entrance, and the Ministry Center will be right in front of you.

There is no cost and no registration is necessary. Bring something to write with and a version of the Bible well-suited to careful study (ESV, NAS, NIV, NRSV or Holman are great options). If you desire to be a part of the study but do not have a Bible, please e-mail Pastor Bryan and he'll hook you up with one.

Current Study: "The Glory of God in the Death of Christ"
Throughout this year, we're going to be staring directly into the face of Christ on the cross, learning the significance of what he accomplished for us, and seeking to be changed by what we see (2 Cor. 3:18). We will engage in an in-depth study of the Scriptures’ teaching on the meaning of the Cross in a way that combines teaching and discussion; prayer and Bible study; theology and practical, "real-life" application.

Listen Online
Even if you can't make it every night because of prior obligations or work-related travel, you can keep up with us by downloading the notes and audio from each session online. Or, maybe you thought the evening's topic could be particularly helpful to a friend? Just click on the audio links below to listen to the session, or right-click on the link (control-click on a Mac) to download the file to your computer.

10/22: Introduction and Front Matter
Audio, Class notes

11/5: "Problem: We Were Cursed"
Audio, Class notes

11/12: "Solution: Jesus Became a Curse For Us"
Audio, Class notes

11/19: "Problem: We Were Unforgivable Sinners"
Class notes, (Audio file corrupted - sorry!)

11/26: "Solution: Jesus Expiated Our Sin and Gave Us Access to the Father"
Audio, Class notes

12/3: "Problem: God Hated Us As His Enemies"
Audio, Class notes

12/10: "Solution: Jesus Propitiated God and Made Peace Between Us and Him"
Audio, Class notes

12/17: "Excursus/Application: The Cross and Christmas"
Audio, Class notes

12/24: No Class

12/31: No Class

1/7: No Class

1/14: "Problem: We Were in Slavery to Law, Sin, and Death"
Audio, Class notes

1/21: "Solution: Jesus Redeemed Us And Ransomed Us From Slavery"
Audio, Class notes

1/28: "Problem: We Were Guilty Before the Father"
Audio, Class notes

2/4: No Class

2/11: "Solution: The Father Justified Us, Declaring Us Innocent in Jesus" I
Audio, Class notes

2/18: "Solution: The Father Justified Us, Declaring Us Innocent in Jesus" II
Audio, Class notes

2/25: "Solution: The Father Justified Us, Declaring Us Innocent in Jesus" III
Audio, Class notes

3/3: "Solution: Jesus Was Punished and Forsaken On Our Behalf (Penal Substitution)" I
Audio, Class notes

3/10: "Solution: Jesus Was Punished and Forsaken On Our Behalf (Penal Substitution)" II
Audio, Class notes

3/17: "Solution: Jesus Was Punished and Forsaken On Our Behalf (Penal Substitution)" III
Audio, Class notes

3/24: No Class

3/31: Class cancelled (Snow storm)

4/7: "Problem: We Were Under the Dominion of Satan and Death"
Audio, Class notes

4/14: No Class

4/21: "Solution: Jesus Conquered Satan and Death and Transferred Us Into His Kingdom (Christus Victor)"
Audio, Class notes

4/28: "Problem: We Were Faithless / Solution: Solution: Jesus Was Faithful On Our Behalf, Purchased Our Faith, and Taught Us Faithfulness (Christus Exemplar)"
Audio, Class notes

5/5: "Problem: We Were Spiritual Orphans / Solution: The Father Adopted Us in Jesus and Reconciled All Things to Himself"
Class notes

5/12: "Conclusion: Implications and Applications of the Cross"
Class notes

General Resources for Keystone

  • The ESV Reformation Study Bible is the most useful study Bible available at the moment. It is full of excellent notes on the text and helpful theological articles.

Reading for our current study: "The Glory of God in the Death of Christ"

Track 1 Reading (easier and shorter reading)

Track 2 Reading (more rigorous and extended reading)

Other extremely valuable reading related to Christ and the Cross (in order of ascending difficulty)

  • Frederick S. Leahy, The Cross He Bore: Meditations on the Sufferings of the Redeemer
  • John Piper, Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ
  • Wayne Grudem, Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith. Or, Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
  • John Piper, The Future of Justification: A Response to N.T. Wright
  • Robert Traill, Justification Vindicated
  • Leon Morris, The Apostolic Preaching of the Cross
  • John Owen, The Death of Death in the Death of Christ.

For more information, e-mail Bryan C. McWhite, Pastor for Young Adult & Men's Ministries.

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