Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

LIFE AMONG PAGANS. How do you live in a culture where the worldview conflicts with Christianity? Learn from Paul as he presents his beliefs to the most powerful court in Athens and settles among the Greco-Romans of Corinth, who valued wealth and class, worship of multiple gods, and decadent pleasure seeking above all else. In Cultures in Conflict, the sixteenth volume of That The World May Know, discover how to live in your own Athens or Corinth–a dechristianized Western world–in a way that glorifies God.

Sessions include:

1. Engaging the Mind: Paul in the Stoa of Athens
2. Engaging the Heart: Paul Before the Areopagus
3. Turning Weakness into Strength
4. The Lord’s Supper: Discerning the Body
5. Transforming the Chaos

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This six-session small group Bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume two of the That the World May Know series. In Prophets and Kings, Vander Laan explores the turbulent history of Israel’s prophets and kings, and draws lessons from their stories that can help build our devotion to and trust in God today.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 30 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. Innocent Blood Part 1 – Filmed in Megiddo
2. Innocent Blood Part 2 – Filmed in Megiddo
3. Who Is God? – Filmed in Mount Carmel
4. The Wages of Sin – Filmed in Lachish
5. The Lord Is My Shepherd – Filmed in Negev
6. God with Us – Filmed in Arad

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This eight-session small group Bible study from noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume three of the That the World May Know series. In Life and Ministry of the Messiah, Vander Laan illustrates how Jesus’ call to follow him turned the world upside down. Journey back to the time of Jesus. Marvel at the magnificence of Herod’s palace. Scramble among the ruins of Qumran. And wonder at the simplicity and wisdom of Jesus’ parables. You and your group will discover how the events of Jesus’ day impacted his life, ministry, and communication… and then you’ll learn how it affects yours.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 30 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. In the Shadow of Herod – Herodion
2. My Rock and My Fortress – Masada
3. The Time Had Fully Come – Filmed in Qumran
4. No Greater Love – Filmed in Korazin/Mount of Beatitudes
5. The Rabbi – Filmed in Gamla
6. Language of Culture – Filmed in Sepphoris
7. Misguided Faith – Filmed in Belvoir
8. Living Water – Filmed in En Gedi

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This ten-session small group Bible study, Death and Resurrection of the Messiah, from noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume four of the That the World May Know series. In it, Vander Laan illustrates how Jesus’ call to follow him turned the world upside down, and learn how confronting evil can be loudly proclaiming the name of Jesus or quietly caring for someone in need.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 30 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. When Storms Come – Sea of Galilee
2. Piercing the Darkness – Kursi
3. Gates of Hell– Caesarea Philippi
4. City of the Great King Part 1 – The Temple
5. City of the Great King Part 1 – Jerusalem
6. The Lamb of God – Mount of Olives
7. The Weight of the World – Capernaum/Gethsemane
8. Roll Away the Stone – Garden Tomb
9. Power to the People – Southern Stairs
10. Total Commitment – Caesarea

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This five-session small group Bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume five of the That the World May Know series. In The Early Church, Vander Laan uncovers the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries.

Filmed on location in Caesarea Philippi, Sardis, Pergamum, Ephesus, and Laodicea, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.

Lessons include:

1. Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain – Filmed in Caesarea Philippi
2. The Salt of the Earth – Filmed in Sardis
3. Where Satan Lives – Filmed in Pergamum
4. The Mark of the Beast – Filmed in Ephesus
5. Hot or Cold – Filmed in Laodicea

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This five-session small group Bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume six of the That the World May Know series. In In the Dust of the Rabbi, Vander Laan helps you experience Jesus’ life up close and personal. Filmed on location in Galilee, Priene, and Didyma.

The five sessions:

• Focus on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Include sidebars, maps, photos, and other study tools
• Feature questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Include 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. When the Rabbi Says, "Come" – Filmed in Galilee
2. When the Rabbi Says, "Go" – Filmed in Galilee
3. The Presence of God: A Countercultural Community – Filmed in Priene
4. Living Stones – Filmed in Priene
5. The Very Words of God – Filmed in Didyma

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This five-session video-based small group bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume seven of the That the World May Know series. In this volume, Vander Laan helps you experience how the disciples translated Jesus’ call to passionate discipleship into language and imagery the Roman culture already understood. Walk as Jesus Walked was filmed on location in Aphrodisias, Antioch Pisidia, Lystra, and Cappadocia.

Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. Run! The Passion of Elijah – Filmed in Aphrodisias
2. Learning to Walk Like Jesus – Filmed in Antioch Pisidia
3. An Unlikely Disciple – Filmed in Lystra
4. Why Christians Suffer: The Weight of Gesthemane – filmed in Cappadocia
5. Don’t Forget Us – filmed on location in Cappadocia

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This five-session small group Bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume eight of the That the World May Know filmed-on-location DVD and Discovery Guide series. Vander Laan illustrates how, in ancient times, nothing was bigger than Egypt… powerful pharaohs, strong armies, and a multitude of gods. God’s people were no match against the Egyptians. In God Heard Their Cry, discover how God answers the cry of his persecuted people and proclaims himself Lord to them and their oppressors. Filmed on location in Luxor, Egypt; Deir al Medina, Ramesseum, and the Red Sea, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life.

Lessons include:

1. How Big Is our God? – Filmed in Luxor, Egypt
2. Israel in Bondage: God Heard Their Cry – Filmed at Dier al Medina
3. Finger of God: The Plagues – Filmed at Ramesseum
4. Watch with Me: Israel Leaves Egypt – Filmed at the Red Sea
5. The Lord Reigns: The Red Sea – Filmed at the Red Sea

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

This six-session small group Bible study by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume nine of the That the World May Know series. When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge – learning how to live together in the way God intends. In this ninth volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God teaches the Israelites what it means to be part of a community that loves him and what that means for us today. The DVD for Fire On The Mountain was filmed on location at the Red Sea, Sinai, Serabit al Khadim, and Jebel Katarina.

Each lesson:

• Focuses on passages of Scripture explored in the DVD
• Includes sidebars, maps, photos and other study tools
• Features questions that facilitate discussion and inspire personal reflection
• Includes 25 personal Bible studies to help you deepen your learning experience between sessions, and turn lessons from the past into applications that impact how you live out your faith today.

Lessons include:

1. The Lord Who Heals You – Filmed at the Red Sea and Sinai
2. Not By Bread Alone – Filmed in Sinai
3. Their Blood Cried Out – Filmed at Serabit al Khadim
4. The Mountain of God – Filmed at Jebel Katarina
5. I Led You Like a Bride – Filmed at Jebel Katarina
6. The Whisper of God - Filmed at Jebel Katarina

Use this journal for Bible study, sermon notes, and to reflect on what God is teaching you through His Word. 32 pages. Appropriate gift for youth and adults.

Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men offers nearly 100 devotions for teen boys on relevant topics, such as anxiety, bullying, purity, and more.

Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women offers nearly 100 devotions for teen girls on relevant topics, such as anxiety, bullying, purity, and more.

Being part of society as a Christian means living out your faith in the church, the government, and the family. Lutherans call this The Three Estates. At the same time, every individual is called by God to do something in the world, known as your vocation. This can be a job, a volunteer program, or even being a parent. Both your vocation and living in The Three Estates are beautiful and rich parts of being a Lutheran.

Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa examines both of these theological concepts to help you see how to take up God's greatest call: showcasing God's light through you and into the world. Learn how to express Christ's light in each portion of your life as you go about your daily routine. Understand how God's light is upon you in a vertical calling and how it is through you in a horizontal calling. As you combine all of these callings, you will ultimately see how your life continuously points back to Christ and His plan for you. With a closing chapter on the theology of Sanctification, you'll find yourself shining Christ's light in every moment of your day.

Much of what passes for Christian writing today is superficial and only skims the surface of truth. C. O. Rosenius plumbs the depths of spiritual truth to bring the reader to true peace with God. Though written 150 years ago, these timeless translations from "Pietisten" ("The Pietist") are as much needed by the restless souls of today as they were during Rosenius' time.

SIT 2024
Recommended SIT textbook for Session C.
Lutheranism in Scandinavia (Pr. Brian Lunn)

Reminder: Select one recommended resource per session to link to your reflective essay.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
A free copy of this book will be made available on the first day of class to all students registered for this class.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Pr. Brett Boe.
A free copy of this book will be made available on the first day of class to all students registered for this class.

Required reading option in Category B for FLS interns.

This book study introduces practical, thought-provoking ideas for family ministry in the congregation. Topics include: Why Family Ministry?, The Marriage Connection, Defining Family, Getting Started: A Blueprint for 57 Congregational Family Ministry, Relationships: Dealing with Marriage and Each Person’s Role in the Family, Touchpoints: Identifying Opportunities to Minister with Families, Generations, GRANDparenting, Passing on the Faith, Family Ministry Celebrations, Building a Support Network.

Traces Jesus' royal and legal lineage all the way back to Adam and Eve, with color-coded lines for each of the 12 tribes. Includes more than 1,000 names and 100 Bible references. Extra large 25"x 39" laminated wall chart.

What does it mean to be called as a spouse, parent, or child? How does God's presence influence family life? With sensitivity and wisdom, this father-and-daughter author team explores the crosses weighing on each member; shows how a biblical understanding can heal dysfunction, and offers a paradigm for creating loving families in the midst of cultural pressures.

Spring '24

Required FLBC textbook for Christian Identity and Relationships course taught by Pr. Adam Osier.

Fall '22

Recommended FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Spring '22

Required FLBC textbook for Christian Identity and Relationships course taught by Pr. Adam Osier.

Spring ’20 J-Term

Required FLBC textbook for J-Term: Relationships and Marriage course, taught by Pr. Brett Boe.

Hymn Description: He Hideth My Soul, tells of the Lord’s protection for His children. Near The Cross, is a believer’s prayer to remain close to the Lord alone. Praise Him! Praise Him!, is a hymn of praise for God’s work in the lives of believers. Redeemed, teaches that Jesus is light and life to all who believe in Him. Rescue the Perishing, challenges believers to share the Gospel

Memory Verse: Psalms 89:1

Full-color 9" by 12" illustrations for three verses, plus teaching notes and sheet music.

The story of a young blind girl who grew to become one of America's most well-known songwriters shows what God can do through those who are willing to serve Him. An excellent example of the importance of Scripture memorization for young children, this story contains 8 chapters, 24 illustrations, and extra activities.

Hand motions and simple actions help young children memorize Scripture. Reproducible pages can be sent home so parents can also get involved in learning the Bible verses with their children.

Distracted with the here and now, we forget that spiritual wisdom begins with the fear of God. Venture into a deeper understanding of God’s holiness through six sessions with R. C. Sproul.

19" x 26" laminated chart. It includes four reproducible student worksheets on the back side.

Correlating foldout pamphlet also available.

Foldout pamphlet, colorful and informative, 5.5" x 8.5" when closed. Fits inside most Bible covers.

Correlating wall chart also available.

This collection of writings by wellknown preachers encourages pastors and Bible teachers to feed the flock through expository preaching and teaching. Also useful in guiding congregations to know what to look for in a pastor and in holding their preachers to this biblical standard.

Don’t Think, Just Believe?
That’s the mantra in many circles today—whether the church, the classroom, the campus, or the voting booth.

Time for a Reality Check
Nancy Pearcey, bestselling and critically acclaimed author, offers fresh tools to break free from presumed certainties and test them against reality. In Finding Truth, she explains five powerful principles that penetrate to the core of any worldview—secular or religious—to uncover its deepest motivations and weigh its claims. A former agnostic, Pearcey demonstrates that a robust Christian worldview matches reality—that it is not only true but attractive, granting higher dignity to the human person than any alternative. Finding Truth displays Pearcey’s well-earned reputation for clear and cogent writing. She brings themes to life with personal stories and real-world examples. And the study guide in Finding Truth was shaped by questions from readers like you, from teens to college professors, and is ideal for individual or group study.

Spring '26
Required textbook for Apologetics, Ethics, & Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Spring '25
Required textbook for Apologetics, Ethics, & Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

This workbook includes an introduction to the Bible and covers the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed.

What’s the Reformation and Luther all about? What does it mean for me today? Find out and share with others through this valuable teaching tool appropriate for all ages. Colorful, informative 8.5”x13” flier. Order copies for every family in your congregation.

Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God’s word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it’s more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be.

In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield’s personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help readers see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood.

Spring ’24
Optional* required FLBC textbook for Christian Identity and Relationships course, taught by Pr. Adam Osier.
* One out of a choice of four optional books will be required reading.

Of the most common approaches to apologetics, which is most effective?

The goal of apologetics is to persuasively defend Christianity against charges of falsehood, inconsistency, or credulity. It's an intellectual discipline that serves to bolster the faith of Christian believers and to aid the task of evangelism, but are some methods more effective than others?

Five Views on Apologetics examines the "how-to" of apologetics, putting five prominent techniques under the microscope:

• Classical – represented by William Lane Craig
• Evidential – represented by Gary Habermas
• Cumulative Case – represented by Paul D. Feinberg
• Presuppositional – represented by John M. Frame
• Reformed Epistemology – represented by Kelly James Clark

Offering a forum for presentation, critique, and defense, this book allows the contributors for the different viewpoints to respond to the others. Your own informed conclusions can then guide you as you meet the questions of a needy world with the claims of the gospel.

Spring '24
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Spring '23
Recommended FLBC textbook for Apologetics and Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley.

Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy features the spectrum of evangelical positions on inerrancy. Facilitating understanding of these perspectives, particularly where and why they diverge, the contributors to Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy encourage sensitivity as the basis for future evangelical considerations on this topic.

Fall '25
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '24
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley, President of FLBCS.

Fall '19
Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles/ Doctrine of the Word course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.