Lesson 11: Defining and Defending the Canon – Part 2
A definition for “canon” as applied to Scripture. A look at the theological, ecclesiastical, and political concerns that confronted the early church and raised the need to acknowledge which writings were inspired and authoritative.
The End of Sacrifices (Hebrews 10:15-18)
The New Covenant provides forgiveness of sins. If forgiveness is available through the one sacrifice of Christ, that necessarily means there are no more sacrifices for sins. An exposition of Hebrews 10:15-18.
Lesson 11: Defining and Defending the Canon – Part 1
A definition for “canon” as applied to Scripture. A look at the theological, ecclesiastical, and political concerns that confronted the early church and raised the need to acknowledge which writings were inspired and authoritative.
Perfected Forever (Hebrews 10:14) – Part 2
Christ’s work on the cross has not merely made salvation possible. By His offering, He has perfected those for whom He died. An exposition of Hebrews 10:14.
Perfected Forever (Hebrews 10:14) – Part 1
Christ’s work on the cross has not merely made salvation possible. By His offering, He has perfected those for whom He died. An exposition of Hebrews 10:14.
A Completed Work (Hebrews 10:11-13)
Hebrews compares the work of Christ to the work of the Old Testament Priests. The work of Christ is superior. The sacrifice of Christ is superior. The accomplishment of Christ is superior. An exposition of Hebrews 10:11-13.
Christ: The King of Christmas (Isaiah 9:6-7)
A look at the promised King and Kingdom. An exposition of Isaiah 9:6-7.
A Perfecting Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:8-10)
Christ came to do the will of God. He came to abolish animal sacrifices and to accomplish salvation. An exposition of Hebrews 10:8-10.
The Dedication of the Servant Son (Hebrews 10:5-7)
A look at how Hebrews uses the quotation from Psalm 40, and an explanation of the difference in the phrasing of this quotation. The pure sacrifice and obedience of the Lord Jesus Christ. An exposition of Hebrews 10:5-7.
Empty and Temporary Sacrifices (Hebrews 10:4-10; Psalm 40)
Hebrews 10 quotes a psalm of David. We look at that Psalm, the abuse of the sacrificial system, and the Old Testament expectation that the sacrifices would eventually come to an end. An exposition of Hebrews 10 and Psalm 40.
Jim Osman
Pastor/Elder
Jim Osman was born in May of 1972 and has lived in Sandpoint since he was 3 years old. He achieved his life’s ambition by graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1990. Jim came to know Christ through the ministry of Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp. Kootenai Community Church has always been his home church, attending Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Youth Group.
After graduating from High School, he attended Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun, Saskatchewan. It was at Bible College that Jim met his wife-to-be, Diedre, who was also enrolled as a student. Jim graduated with a three-year diploma in April of 1993 and married Diedre in August of that same year. He returned to Millar to further his education in September of 1994 and graduated from the Fourth Year Internship Program with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries in April of 1995.
Jim and Diedre returned to Sandpoint where Jim began working in construction and as a Roofing Materials Application Specialist (roofer) until he was asked to take over as the Preaching Elder of Kootenai Community Church in December of 1996. Now he counts it as his greatest privilege to be involved in ministering in the Church that ministered to him for so many years. It has been a great adventure!
Jim is the author of Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare, Selling the Stairway to Heaven, The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Study of Psalm 73, and God Doesn’t Whisper. Jim and Diedre have four children: Taryn, Shepley, Ayden, and Liam.