Class Series: Mike's Theology Class for Elder-Deacon Candidates

This is a series of audio lectures given by Pastor Mike Osborne as part of the officer training course in 2010-2011. Each lecture deals with an area of Bible or theology the church considers important for church leaders to understand. The entire congregation is invited to listen in or attend the classes in order to grow a stronger foundation of Biblical and theological knowledge.

Introduction to Officer Training

In this first lecture, Mike Osborne introduces officer candidates to the nature, qualifications, duties, and importance of the two offices of elder and deacon.

The Bible: Foundation for Belief and Life

In this lesson, Mike Osborne teaches on why we at UPC believe the Bible is inerrant, inspired, infallible, and authoritative. Included in this lesson are 12 reasons we trust our Bible.

What it Means to be Reformed (pt.1)

In Session 3 of Officer Training, Pastor Mike Osborne taught Part One of "What It Means To Be Reformed." When most people hear "reformed," they think of the sovereignty of God and the Five Points of Calvinism (TULIP). In this lesson, Mike covers two of the five points: total depravity and irresistible grace.

What it Means to be Reformed (pt.2)

In Session 4, Mike Osborne taught Part 2 of "What It Means To Be Reformed." In this lesson, he covered two more of the Five Points of Calvinism: limited atonement and unconditional election.

What it Means to be Reformed (pt.3)

In Session 5 of Mike Osborne's theology class for new officer candidates, he finished the Five Points of Calvinism (Perseverance of the Saints) and taught on one of the fruits of our union with Christ, namely, justification by faith alone.

Justification, Adoption, Sanctification

In this session, Mike Osborne teaches the elder-deacon candidates on two of the three benefits of our union with Christ: adoption and sanctification.

Reformed View of the Sacraments

In this session of elder-deacon training, Mike Osborne explains the Reformed view of the sacraments, with emphasis on why Presbyterians baptize the children of believers.