New Churches Masterclass

Revelation 21 and 22 describe the new heavens and new earth as a real, renewed creation where God dwells with His people, free from sin, death, and brokenness.

Hell is a difficult but essential biblical doctrine that underscores the just consequences of sin—eternal death and separation from God for the unrepentant.

Dayton Hartman explains that Revelation 20, which describes Christ’s thousand-year reign and the defeat of Satan, is interpreted through three main views—pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism.

Dayton Hartman emphasizes that the return of Christ marks the beginning of the last days, a reality Christians have lived in for over 2,000 years, calling believers to live with hopeful anticipation rather than speculation.

Jonathan Pennington explores the kingdom of God as the overarching framework for understanding Scripture, emphasizing God’s kingship, rule, and the restoration of His reign throughout the biblical narrative.

Matt Emerson explores the biblical understanding of death, portraying it as an enemy territory ruled by darkness yet ultimately under God’s sovereign kingship.

J.D. Payne emphasizes that the church’s mission includes living out the kingdom ethic through justice, mercy, and love for neighbor, reflecting God’s character to the watching world.

J.D. Payne presents the church’s mission as a biblical “pattern of purpose” that spans from Genesis to Revelation.

J.D. Payne emphasizes that the church’s mission flows from and participates in the broader mission of God.

Fred Sanders reframes the gifts of the Spirit as Trinitarian ministries given to build, unify, and mature the church, emphasizing that these gifts belong more properly to ecclesiology than to pneumatology.

Matt Boswell contrasts casual church attendance with the deep, intentional fellowship and gospel ministry modeled in Acts 2:42–47.

Exploring the biblical foundations and practical elements of corporate worship, Matt Boswell emphasizes the centrality of God’s glory in the church’s gathered and scattered life.

Robert Smith traces the deep theological and historical roots of the Lord’s Supper, connecting the original Passover in Exodus to the death of Jesus and exploring how “This is my body” has been interpreted throughout church history.

Robert Smith offers a rich biblical and historical theology of baptism. Smith stresses that baptism should reflect a Spirit-empowered transformation and not be a point of division within the body of Christ.

This powerful message by Robert Smith urges ministers to return to the foundational authority of Scripture, preaching the whole counsel of God with clarity, passion, and theological depth to bring about true spiritual transformation.

Juan Sanchez explores the biblical foundation and heart behind church discipline, beginning in the Garden of Eden and culminating in Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18.

Juan Sanchez presents church government as essential to the church’s mission, not just a structural concern, comparing it to plumbing—often unnoticed until something goes wrong.

Gregg Allison explains congregationalism and highlights the vital role of church membership, where believers commit to mutual accountability, submission to biblically qualified leaders, and active participation in the church’s mission and spiritual growth.