Relational Theology

The word "intimacy" means I know you in your deepest heart of hearts. I will let you know me with the same transparency. I want to know you to bless you. Let your heart join with God's heart in this experiential look at Biblical truth.

 

Christ and His Towel

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: John 13:1-17

Servants never crave the spotlight, but simply live to meet others' needs. As Christ washes the disciples' feet before his crucifixion, he models the ...

 

The Father with the Outstretched Arms

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: Luke 15:11-32; Genesis 2-3

Jesus' parable of the prodigal son depicts the plight of a runaway son, a grieving father and a sulky older brother. Self-reliance, selfishness and ...

 

Intimate Life

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: 1 John 1:1-4; John 1:1; Revelation 5:12-14

Too often we miss the closeness of knowing Jesus personally. The apostle John invites us to have the same intimate fellowship with Jesus that John ...

 

The God Who Wants to Know our Hearts

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: 1 John 2:12-14; Ephesians 2:12-18

What are your earliest memories of your Dad? Was he your punisher or protector? How we view our fathers can dramatically affect perceptions of our ...

 

What Intimacy with God Looks Like

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: 1 John. 2:12-14; Matthew 11:27; Proverbs 3:32; John 14:7-10; Psalm 73:25

Life is not about us. It's all about God. As we mature in Christ, we develop a relationship with God that is secure and intimate in His love. We view ...

 

The Great Distraction

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: 1 John 2:15-17; Joshua 7:21; Mark 3:14; Genesis 39:7; Psalm 131

All of us long for meaningful relationships. So, why do we often hurt the ones we love? Our worldly cravings, lusts and pride distract us from the ...

 

The Greatest Hindrance to Intimacy with God

Dr. Roger Barrier
PITI Featured Teacher

 

Passages: 1 John 3:4-10

We can run, but we can't hide from sin. Sin soils the human spirit and impairs our ability to experience God. Christ rescues us from the angry sea of ...