Recently my good friends Peter and Larry asked me to join them on their very first episode of a new podcast called “Come to Life”. I jumped at the chance. As the name suggests it’s a podcast that deals with a lot of the issues of life like how to pray or coping with grief or overcoming addictions. They interview all sorts of fascinating personalities. It’s a very interesting mix of subjects. The foundation of it all is the word of God, using the Bible as their guide. With that in mind they wanted to start off by establishing what is behind every episode for them and that is the promise of God’s coming kingdom. God’s plan and purpose for everyone. Jesus Christ told us to seek first the Kingdom of God. If Jesus says its first, then what else could be more important? I encourage you to check out the Come to Life podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://cometolifepodcast.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-come-to-life-podcast/id1583424714

Recently my good friends Peter and Larry asked me to join them on their very first episode of a new podcast called “Come to Life”. I jumped at the chance. As the name suggests it’s a podcast that deals with a lot of the issues of life like how to pray or coping with grief or overcoming addictions. They interview all sorts of fascinating personalities. It’s a very interesting mix of subjects. The foundation of it all is the word of God, using the Bible as their guide. With that in mind they wanted to start off by establishing what is behind every episode for them and that is the promise of God’s coming kingdom. God’s plan and purpose for everyone. Jesus Christ told us to seek first the Kingdom of God. If Jesus says its first, then what else could be more important? I encourage you to check out the Come to Life podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. <a href="https://cometolifepodcast.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cometolifepodcast.podbean.com/</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-come-to-life-podcast/id1583424714" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-come-to-life-podcast/id1583424714</a>

Seek First the Kingdom of God

Frank Abel joins Tim Young to finish off Season 4 with his testimony and reflections on his life. Episode's of the TV show Great News for the World with footage of preaching at Allan Gardens in Toronto are on the Christadelphian TV channel on YouTube. Ron Abel's book Wrested Scripture can be purchased as a book in the UK or the US and found on a website.

Frank Abel joins Tim Young to finish off Season 4 with his testimony and reflections on his life. Episode's of the TV show Great News for the World with footage of preaching at Allan Gardens in Toronto are on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ1dyb0gdZ5m0PSUZQ_p-V2_lPuC8Gqo3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christadelphian TV channel on YouTube</a>. Ron Abel's book Wrested Scripture can be purchased as a book in the <a href="https://www.thechristadelphian.com/shop/books/foundations/wrested-scriptures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK </a>or the <a href="https://christadelphianlibrary.com/products/wrestedscriptures-abel-allfree?_pos=1&amp;_sid=8db04d5d0&amp;_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">US </a>and found on a <a href="http://wrestedscriptures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.

Testimony and Reflections Season 4

Our study of God’s providence continues this time with a focus on how God works among the nations. The Bible gives us key insights on God’s view of the kingdoms of men and how he is ultimately in control to bring about his kingdom on earth. Join Dan and Tim as they grapple with difficult questions about how God’s rules in the Kingdoms of men, how these rulers are still responsible to God and what this means for the believer’s involvement in politics. Visit the Bible Basics Webinar Key Verse: “The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, the decision by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.” Daniel 4:17  Show Notes: God is in control of world events God, Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar (three times Daniel 4:17, 25, 32 cp v. 35; 2 Chronicles 20:6) Proverbs 21:1 - God turns the heart of kings like a stream of water  God’s use of Kings Cyrus, God’s anointed (Isaiah 45:1-3; Ezra 1:1) Nebuchadnezzar revisited (Ezekiel 30:21-25) They are unaware (Daniel 4:29-31) They are still responsible for their actions (Jeremiah 25:8-9,12-13)  One of the reasons that Christadelphians are not involved in politics Our awareness that God is in control A great comfort to know that all things will work out according to God’s will Daniel’s advice to Nebuchadnezzar (4:27) We shouldn’t get caught up in the criticism of government but pray for them (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Our study of God’s providence continues this time with a focus on how God works among the nations. The Bible gives us key insights on God’s view of the kingdoms of men and how he is ultimately in control to bring about his kingdom on earth. Join Dan and Tim as they grapple with difficult questions about how God’s rules in the Kingdoms of men, how these rulers are still responsible to God and what this means for the believer’s involvement in politics. Visit the <a href="https://biblebasicswebinar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Basics Webinar</a> Key Verse: “The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, the decision by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.” Daniel 4:17  Show Notes: God is in control of world events <ul><li>God, Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar (three times Daniel 4:17, 25, 32 cp v. 35; 2 Chronicles 20:6)</li> <li>Proverbs 21:1 - God turns the heart of kings like a stream of water</li> </ul> God’s use of Kings <ul><li>Cyrus, God’s anointed (Isaiah 45:1-3; Ezra 1:1)</li> <li>Nebuchadnezzar revisited (Ezekiel 30:21-25)</li> <li>They are unaware (Daniel 4:29-31)</li> <li>They are still responsible for their actions (Jeremiah 25:8-9,12-13)</li> </ul> One of the reasons that Christadelphians are not involved in politics <ul><li>Our awareness that God is in control</li> <li>A great comfort to know that all things will work out according to God’s will</li> <li>Daniel’s advice to Nebuchadnezzar (4:27)</li> <li>We shouldn’t get caught up in the criticism of government but pray for them (1 Timothy 2:1-2)</li></ul>

The Ways of Providence (Part 2) - God’s Hand Among the Nations

For the first time we have Dan from the Bible Basics Webinar (www.biblebasicswebinar.com) here to talk with us about the providence of God. This is an essential Bible study because it gets at the heart of how we perceive the circumstances of our life. Are events just by chance or can God manipulate them for his purpose? This question leads us to consider many examples from the Bible of how God works behind the scenes in the lives of believers. Key Verse: “But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him.” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Show Notes: What is Providence? the invisible hand of God working in our lives Example of Elisha (2 Kings 6:15-17) The angels (Psalm 34:7) The book The Ways of Providence by Robert Roberts (hardcopy here or here) Awareness of God in our lives  Providence vs. Miracles  Providence is more applicable to today Example of the healing of the man blind from birth in John 9 His healing = a miracle  His circumstances = providence “that the works of God might be manifest in him”  Providence vs. Time and Chance Ecc. 9:1 “the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God” vs. Ecc. 9:11 “time and chance happens to them all” “God has control of chance, but not all chance is controlled by God” (The Ways of Providence, Robert Roberts., pg. 5) Proverbs 3:5-6 - God will direct our paths, if… 1) we acknowledge Him. 2) trust in Him. 3) lean not on our own understanding God’s direction over our lives can be lost (e.g. Saul 1 Samuel 18:12; 28:15)  Life Won’t Always Be Easy Because of Providence Example of Job - “shall we receive good at the hand of God and shall we not receive evil?” (Job 2:9-10) God promised to keep Jacob in all his ways (Genesis 28:15; 41:9; 48:16) “All things work together for them that love God…” (Romans 8:28-32)  The Importance of Knowing God’s Will Danger of assuming that circumstances in life are clearly a result of God pointing us in a certain direction (e.g. of David with Saul in 1 Samuel 26:7-11,18-19) We must make life decisions based on Biblical discernment, not on what appears to be a direction God is sending us  We Might Be the Instrument of Providence for Others God uses various means to accomplish his will Control of nature The angels Us! Examples of Abigail (1 Samuel 25:26,32-34 and Esther 4:14)

For the first time we have Dan from the Bible Basics Webinar (<a href="http://www.biblebasicswebinar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.biblebasicswebinar.com</a>) here to talk with us about the providence of God. This is an essential Bible study because it gets at the heart of how we perceive the circumstances of our life. Are events just by chance or can God manipulate them for his purpose? This question leads us to consider many examples from the Bible of how God works behind the scenes in the lives of believers. Key Verse: “But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him.” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Show Notes: What is Providence? <ul><li>the invisible hand of God working in our lives</li> <li>Example of Elisha (2 Kings 6:15-17)</li> <li>The angels (Psalm 34:7)</li> <li>The book <a href="https://www.magnifyhimtogether.com/2020/06/23/the-ways-of-providence-audio-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ways of Providence by Robert Roberts</a> (hardcopy <a href="https://christadelphianlibrary.com/products/thewaysofprovidence-roberts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or <a href="https://www.thechristadelphian.com/shop/ebooks/exhortation-ebooks/the-ways-of-providence-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>)</li> <li>Awareness of God in our lives</li> </ul> Providence vs. Miracles  <ul><li>Providence is more applicable to today</li> <li>Example of the healing of the man blind from birth in John 9</li> <li>His healing = a miracle </li> <li>His circumstances = providence “that the works of God might be manifest in him”</li> </ul> Providence vs. Time and Chance <ul><li>Ecc. 9:1 “the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God” vs. Ecc. 9:11 “time and chance happens to them all”</li> <li>“God has control of chance, but not all chance is controlled by God” (The Ways of Providence, Robert Roberts., pg. 5)</li> <li>Proverbs 3:5-6 - God will direct our paths, if… 1) we acknowledge Him. 2) trust in Him. 3) lean not on our own understanding</li> <li>God’s direction over our lives can be lost (e.g. Saul 1 Samuel 18:12; 28:15)</li> </ul> Life Won’t Always Be Easy Because of Providence <ul><li>Example of Job - “shall we receive good at the hand of God and shall we not receive evil?” (Job 2:9-10)</li> <li>God promised to keep Jacob in all his ways (Genesis 28:15; 41:9; 48:16)</li> <li>“All things work together for them that love God…” (Romans 8:28-32)</li> </ul> The Importance of Knowing God’s Will <ul><li>Danger of assuming that circumstances in life are clearly a result of God pointing us in a certain direction (e.g. of David with Saul in 1 Samuel 26:7-11,18-19)</li> <li>We must make life decisions based on Biblical discernment, not on what appears to be a direction God is sending us</li> </ul> We Might Be the Instrument of Providence for Others <ul><li>God uses various means to accomplish his will</li> <li>Control of nature</li> <li>The angels</li> <li>Us! Examples of Abigail (1 Samuel 25:26,32-34 and Esther 4:14)</li></ul>

The Ways of Providence (Part 1) - God’s Hand in Your Life

In conjunction with last week’s podcast from John 1:1, Jay and Tim consider the context and the importance of verse 14, “the Word was made flesh”. What is it about Jesus being flesh that is so crucial to his sacrifice? Does it contradict the doctrine of the Trinity? How are we to understand this glory that was seen? The scriptures lead us to the wonderful conclusion that we will all eventually share in the divine nature, Jesus being the first among many. Key Verse: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Show Notes:  The Importance of Jesus Being Flesh Flesh and blood  the same as our nature (Hebrews 2:14) the key to the sacrifice of Christ. Had to be tempted like us (Hebrews 4:14-15). God cannot be tempted (James 1:13). Flesh is sinful! This is why his obedience is such a wonder. He had to overcome the temptations of flesh like no other man.  Made Flesh: What it Doesn’t Mean Revisiting the definition of the Trinity and the nature of Jesus and God Was Jesus the God-man? Is he just a man? Neither is true. Jesus was a special creation made strong by his Father (John 3:34; 2 Cor. 5:19)  We Have Seen His Glory What is glory? Both moral and physical. The moral glory (Exodus 34:6 cp. John 1:14). The wider purpose of God to fill the earth with this glory (Numbers 14:21; Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14). His physical glory – the example and meaning of the transfiguration (2 Peter 1:16-18). Jesus the first to be transformed (Philippians 3:20-21; 2 Peter 1:4). The Apostle saw both of these glories (1 John 1:1-3)

In conjunction with last week’s podcast from John 1:1, Jay and Tim consider the context and the importance of verse 14, “the Word was made flesh”. What is it about Jesus being flesh that is so crucial to his sacrifice? Does it contradict the doctrine of the Trinity? How are we to understand this glory that was seen? The scriptures lead us to the wonderful conclusion that we will all eventually share in the divine nature, Jesus being the first among many. Key Verse: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Show Notes:  The Importance of Jesus Being Flesh <ul><li>Flesh and blood  the same as our nature (Hebrews 2:14) the key to the sacrifice of Christ.</li> <li>Had to be tempted like us (Hebrews 4:14-15). God cannot be tempted (James 1:13).</li> <li>Flesh is sinful! This is why his obedience is such a wonder. He had to overcome the temptations of flesh like no other man.</li> </ul> Made Flesh: What it Doesn’t Mean <ul><li>Revisiting the definition of the Trinity and the nature of Jesus and God</li> <li>Was Jesus the God-man? Is he just a man? Neither is true.</li> <li>Jesus was a special creation made strong by his Father (John 3:34; 2 Cor. 5:19)</li> </ul> We Have Seen His Glory <ul><li>What is glory? Both moral and physical.</li> <li>The moral glory (Exodus 34:6 cp. John 1:14). The wider purpose of God to fill the earth with this glory (Numbers 14:21; Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14).</li> <li>His physical glory – the example and meaning of the transfiguration (2 Peter 1:16-18). Jesus the first to be transformed (Philippians 3:20-21; 2 Peter 1:4).</li> <li>The Apostle saw both of these glories (1 John 1:1-3)</li></ul>

The Word was made Flesh

John starts off his gospel by saying “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. This is a key verse for what many refer to as the Trinity. Jay and Tim discuss an attempt at a simple definition of the Trinity and whether this verse supports it. They then get into looking at what John is truly saying about the Word and Jesus by his use of the principle of personification found in other scriptures and the New Testament concept of a new creation in Christ Jesus. Key Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 Show Notes: The Trinity in a Nutshell (https://credohouse.org/blog/the-doctrineof-the-trinity-in-a-nutshell) The Word was God The Word is the expression of the thoughts and wisdom of God The Word is Who He is, Love is Who He is, Light is Who He is God is light (1 John 1:5) – intelligence, understanding, purity, truth, righteousness, life God is love (1 John 4:8,16) – reconciling, slow to anger, tender care, rebuke and correction It all starts with God. We come to know Him – His love, His light – through the Word. Everything that Word is – love and light, grace and truth – was revealed in flesh and blood – when the Word was made flesh.  The Word in the Beginning of Creation The Greek word for “Word” is Logos The Word is the expression of the thoughts and wisdom of God (Psa. 33:6) An appeal to consider Genesis “Light” is the first spoken word that the Bible attributes to God! (Genesis 1:1-3)  The Word was with God in the Beginning Personification of the word (Isaiah 55:10-11) More personification (Psalm 107:20; 147:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:1) Personification of the wisdom of God (a woman!), that was WITH God (Proverbs 8:1-2; 22-31)  Christ and the New Creation The new creation (Colossians 1:13-20; 2 Corinthians 4:5-7) The new beginning (Mark 1:1; Luke 1:2; John 1:12-13)

John starts off his gospel by saying “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. This is a key verse for what many refer to as the Trinity. Jay and Tim discuss an attempt at a simple definition of the Trinity and whether this verse supports it. They then get into looking at what John is truly saying about the Word and Jesus by his use of the principle of personification found in other scriptures and the New Testament concept of a new creation in Christ Jesus. Key Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 Show Notes: The Trinity in a Nutshell (<a href="https://credohouse.org/blog/the-doctrineof-the-trinity-in-a-nutshell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://credohouse.org/blog/the-doctrineof-the-trinity-in-a-nutshell</a>) The Word was God <ul><li>The Word is the expression of the thoughts and wisdom of God</li> <li>The Word is Who He is, Love is Who He is, Light is Who He is</li> <li>God is light (1 John 1:5) – intelligence, understanding, purity, truth, righteousness, life</li> <li>God is love (1 John 4:8,16) – reconciling, slow to anger, tender care, rebuke and correction</li> <li>It all starts with God. We come to know Him – His love, His light – through the Word.</li> <li>Everything that Word is – love and light, grace and truth – was revealed in flesh and blood – when the Word was made flesh.</li> </ul> The Word in the Beginning of Creation <ul><li>The Greek word for “Word” is Logos</li> <li>The Word is the expression of the thoughts and wisdom of God (Psa. 33:6)</li> <li>An appeal to consider Genesis</li> <li>“Light” is the first spoken word that the Bible attributes to God! (Genesis 1:1-3)</li> </ul> The Word was with God in the Beginning <ul><li>Personification of the word (Isaiah 55:10-11)</li> <li>More personification (Psalm 107:20; 147:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:1)</li> <li>Personification of the wisdom of God (a woman!), that was WITH God (Proverbs 8:1-2; 22-31)</li> </ul> Christ and the New Creation <ul><li>The new creation (Colossians 1:13-20; 2 Corinthians 4:5-7)</li> <li>The new beginning (Mark 1:1; Luke 1:2; John 1:12-13)</li></ul>

In the Beginning was the Word

Knowing Jesus better starts with his miraculous birth, born of a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesse rejoins Tim to expand on studies from Genesis 3:15 to see how this prophecy/promise sets the stage. We delve into some wonderful verses in Isaiah predicted that Jesus would be born of a virgin. The Scriptures then lead us to the fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ and what it ultimately means that he was both the Son of God but also the Son of Man. Key Verse: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14    Show Notes: Revisiting Genesis 3:15 and the prophecy of Jesus that sets the compass for the dual aspect of Christ being both the Son of God and Son of Man. Isaiah’s Prophecies of the Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:13-15; 9:6-7; 49:1-2) The Prophecies Fulfilled in the New Testament (Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:26-33) Why the Virgin Birth is important and why Jesus is both Son of God and Son of Man (John 5:24-29)

Knowing Jesus better starts with his miraculous birth, born of a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesse rejoins Tim to expand on studies from Genesis 3:15 to see how this prophecy/promise sets the stage. We delve into some wonderful verses in Isaiah predicted that Jesus would be born of a virgin. The Scriptures then lead us to the fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ and what it ultimately means that he was both the Son of God but also the Son of Man. Key Verse: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14    Show Notes: <ul><li>Revisiting Genesis 3:15 and the prophecy of Jesus that sets the compass for the dual aspect of Christ being both the Son of God and Son of Man.</li> <li>Isaiah’s Prophecies of the Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:13-15; 9:6-7; 49:1-2)</li> <li>The Prophecies Fulfilled in the New Testament (Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:26-33)</li> <li>Why the Virgin Birth is important and why Jesus is both Son of God and Son of Man (John 5:24-29)</li></ul>

The Virgin Shall Conceive

With all this talk about sin on the podcast lately, it’s about time we discuss some practical matters on how to overcome temptation. Stephen joins Tim to discuss the Biblical definition of temptation and provide examples and stories to help us in our fight against sin. Find out what it means to “not pack a snack for the flesh”. Key Verse: “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” James 1:13-14 Show Notes: Temptation Defined Temptation a major topic of the Bible from Genesis James 1:12-14 defines temptation and our need for God Desires are not bad in themselves (Luke 22:15) The worlds overwhelming temptations. Lusts that war against our souls (1 Peter 2:11)  Recognize Temptation Where temptation originates (James 1:13) The example of Samson (Judges 13&amp;14) The categories of lusts in the world (1 John 2:15-16)  Overcoming Temptation and Sin Jesus’ instruction in the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:13) Taking God’s escape route, fleeing temptation (1 Corinthians 10:12-14) Practical points: David (Proverbs 28:13), Paul (Romans 7:18-23) Do not make provision for the flesh (Romans 13:14)  Practical Points for Discipleship The need for prayer (Philippians 4:6-7) Guards - why you have them, how to implement Jesus’ example in the wilderness temptation using the word of God (Matthew 4)

With all this talk about sin on the podcast lately, it’s about time we discuss some practical matters on how to overcome temptation. Stephen joins Tim to discuss the Biblical definition of temptation and provide examples and stories to help us in our fight against sin. Find out what it means to “not pack a snack for the flesh”. Key Verse: “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” James 1:13-14 Show Notes: Temptation Defined <ul><li>Temptation a major topic of the Bible from Genesis</li> <li>James 1:12-14 defines temptation and our need for God</li> <li>Desires are not bad in themselves (Luke 22:15)</li> <li>The worlds overwhelming temptations. Lusts that war against our souls (1 Peter 2:11)</li> </ul> Recognize Temptation <ul><li>Where temptation originates (James 1:13)</li> <li>The example of Samson (Judges 13&amp;14)</li> <li>The categories of lusts in the world (1 John 2:15-16)</li> </ul> Overcoming Temptation and Sin <ul><li>Jesus’ instruction in the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:13)</li> <li>Taking God’s escape route, fleeing temptation (1 Corinthians 10:12-14)</li> <li>Practical points: David (Proverbs 28:13), Paul (Romans 7:18-23)</li> <li>Do not make provision for the flesh (Romans 13:14)</li> </ul> Practical Points for Discipleship <ul><li>The need for prayer (Philippians 4:6-7)</li> <li>Guards - why you have them, how to implement</li> <li>Jesus’ example in the wilderness temptation using the word of God (Matthew 4)</li></ul>

Overcoming Temptation

After the fall of man, God pronounces a curse upon the serpent which includes an enigmatic statement concerning a future enmity. Jesse joins Tim for the first time to discuss this earliest of prophecies about the Lord Jesus Christ and how he would crush the head of the serpent. Listen in as we break down each of the characters and what the allegory all means. Key Verse: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Gen 3:15 Show Notes: Introduction The Edenic covenant in Genesis 3:15 is the first prophecy and promise of the Bible. It is an allegory using events to represent another spiritual meaning. Quick overview of what is represented by the serpent, woman and the two seeds.  The Serpent More subtle than any beast of the field that God had made (3:1) Spoke based on animal instincts to speak a lie therefore represents the mind of the flesh at enmity with God (Rom. 8:7)  The Woman She proclaimed the truth of God’s revelation even though she was beguiled. The woman represents the mind of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5)  The Seed of the Serpent The wicked are described as a generation of vipers (Psalm 58:4; 140:3; Matt 23:33; John 8:44) The seed of the Serpent are therefore those ruled by the mind of the flesh.  The Seed of the Woman Represents those who have the mind of the Spirit. First of all, this is Jesus (Gal. 3:16; 4:4) Second, it is all those who seek to be like Jesus, transforming their minds (Rom 6:11-13; Gal 3:26-29; Eph 4:22-24)  The Defeat of Sin “Bruise” = crush. The difference between a wound to the heel and head. How that relates to Christ’s death and resurrection (Heb. 2:14)  Conclusion

After the fall of man, God pronounces a curse upon the serpent which includes an enigmatic statement concerning a future enmity. Jesse joins Tim for the first time to discuss this earliest of prophecies about the Lord Jesus Christ and how he would crush the head of the serpent. Listen in as we break down each of the characters and what the allegory all means. Key Verse: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Gen 3:15 Show Notes: Introduction <ul><li>The Edenic covenant in Genesis 3:15 is the first prophecy and promise of the Bible. It is an allegory using events to represent another spiritual meaning.</li> <li>Quick overview of what is represented by the serpent, woman and the two seeds.</li> </ul> The Serpent <ul><li>More subtle than any beast of the field that God had made (3:1)</li> <li>Spoke based on animal instincts to speak a lie therefore represents the mind of the flesh at enmity with God (Rom. 8:7)</li> </ul> The Woman <ul><li>She proclaimed the truth of God’s revelation even though she was beguiled.</li> <li>The woman represents the mind of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5)</li> </ul> The Seed of the Serpent <ul><li>The wicked are described as a generation of vipers (Psalm 58:4; 140:3; Matt 23:33; John 8:44)</li> <li>The seed of the Serpent are therefore those ruled by the mind of the flesh.</li> </ul> The Seed of the Woman <ul><li>Represents those who have the mind of the Spirit.</li> <li>First of all, this is Jesus (Gal. 3:16; 4:4)</li> <li>Second, it is all those who seek to be like Jesus, transforming their minds (Rom 6:11-13; Gal 3:26-29; Eph 4:22-24)</li> </ul> The Defeat of Sin <ul><li>“Bruise” = crush. The difference between a wound to the heel and head.</li> <li>How that relates to Christ’s death and resurrection (Heb. 2:14)</li> </ul> Conclusion

The Curse of the Serpent

In this episode, Rob and Tim read through and discuss the Bible's record of the very first sin in Genesis 2 and 3. Why was there a tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Why did God command Adam not to eat of it? What is up with the serpent? What lessons can we learn about temptation and sin? It’s all here in this episode. Key Verse: “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned" Romans 5:12 Show Notes: Introduction Sin is the cause of death (Rom. 6:23) Sin and therefore death came by one man (Rom. 5:12)  The First Sin – Reading through Genesis 2 and 3 Genesis 2:16-17 – God’s law and its consequence Genesis 3:1,4 – The serpent and the lie Genesis 3:6-7 – Temptation (1 John 2:16; James 1:14) and the fall of man  Final conclusion The seriousness of sin and its effects on the whole world Hope and forgiveness in Jesus (1 John 3:5)

In this episode, Rob and Tim read through and discuss the Bible's record of the very first sin in Genesis 2 and 3. Why was there a tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Why did God command Adam not to eat of it? What is up with the serpent? What lessons can we learn about temptation and sin? It’s all here in this episode. Key Verse: “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned" Romans 5:12 Show Notes: Introduction <ul><li>Sin is the cause of death (Rom. 6:23)</li> <li>Sin and therefore death came by one man (Rom. 5:12)</li> </ul> The First Sin – Reading through Genesis 2 and 3 <ul><li>Genesis 2:16-17 – God’s law and its consequence</li> <li>Genesis 3:1,4 – The serpent and the lie</li> <li>Genesis 3:6-7 – Temptation (1 John 2:16; James 1:14) and the fall of man</li> </ul> Final conclusion <ul><li>The seriousness of sin and its effects on the whole world</li> <li>Hope and forgiveness in Jesus (1 John 3:5)</li></ul>

Sin Entered the World

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From Genesis to Revelation, sin is a major topic. One could even say it is a subject of life and death. Rob joins Tim to get a grasp on five verses that define sin. They are all very similar, yet each has its own nuance. The more we get into this study the more we get a sense of the seriousness of sin and letting God define it for us. Key Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom 6:23  The Five Verses: #1 – Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4) #2 – All unrighteousness is sin (1 John 5:17) #3 – What is not of faith is sin (Rom. 14:23) #4 – Failing to do right is sin (James 4:17) #5 - Coming short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23)

From Genesis to Revelation, sin is a major topic. One could even say it is a subject of life and death. Rob joins Tim to get a grasp on five verses that define sin. They are all very similar, yet each has its own nuance. The more we get into this study the more we get a sense of the seriousness of sin and letting God define it for us. Key Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom 6:23  The Five Verses: #1 – Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4) #2 – All unrighteousness is sin (1 John 5:17) #3 – What is not of faith is sin (Rom. 14:23) #4 – Failing to do right is sin (James 4:17) #5 - Coming short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23)

Sin in Five Verses

Could there be any more beautifully expressed words then Paul's exposition on love in 1 Corinthians 13? Join Brian and Tim and as they talk about the Greek words for love to get a better understanding of how to love like Christ. They then go on to explore each phrase and consider what it means for us in our life of discipleship. Key Verse: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Handouts: 1 Corinthians 13 Version Comparison Spreadsheet 1 Corinthians 13 Comparison with Exodus 34 1 Corinthians 13 Comparison with Galatians 5 Show Notes: Definitions of the Greek words for love Agape (Strong G25, G25 and G27) - to love (in a social or moral sense) Phileo (Strongs G5368) to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while agape is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head)Root G5384 philos - properly dear, ie. a friend Used as a root of several other words. G5386 philosophos - philosopher, fond of wise things    Quotes about love Agape is “the love that flows from a person’s association with God’s purpose in Christ, a principled love that is not free from passion, but is not driven by passion.” - Michael Ashton, The Christadelphian Magazine, 2002. “the Greek agape takes on a special meaning: it is used to designate a volitional (or relating to one’s will) love as opposed to the purely emotional kind. It is a self-sacrificial love, a kind naturally expressed by God.” – Stephen Whitehouse, The Christadelphian Magazine, 2009.  Special verse that define agape love as self sacrificing (John 15:13; Rom. 5:8; John 3:16). The beautiful definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13 Appreciating the context and comparing different versions. Similarities between 1 Cor. 13 and the character of God in Ex. 34:6-7 and the fruits of the spirit in Gal. 5:22-23.  Breaking down 1 Corinthians 13 “Love is patient and kind” compare Eph. 4:1-3. “Kindness is love communicating” Dennis Gillet, Genius of Discipleship “love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant”. KJV “not puffed up”. This was a problem with the Corinthians (4:6, 18, 19; 5:2; 8:1) “love is not rude” “It does not insist on its own way”, not self-centered “it is not irritable”, that is, not easily provoked to anger. “or resentful” literally mean to not keep a record of wrongs. Doesn’t hold grudges. “it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” Two ways of interpreting this – love does not gloat over the wickedness of others (Ezek. 33:11) and love does not overlook error but speaks the truth (2 Tim. 2:17; Eph. 4:15) “Love bears all things”. Literally means to cover over like a roof. Compare Prov. 10:12; 17:9 “believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Love includes faith (belief) and hope  In the Kingdom there will be no need for faith (Heb. 11:1) or hope (Rom. 8:24) but love will endure. J.B. Phillips translation of 1 Cor. 13:7-8 “Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast anything. It is, in fact, the one thing that still stands when all else has fallen.”

Could there be any more beautifully expressed words then Paul's exposition on love in 1 Corinthians 13? Join Brian and Tim and as they talk about the Greek words for love to get a better understanding of how to love like Christ. They then go on to explore each phrase and consider what it means for us in our life of discipleship. Key Verse: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Handouts: <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-Corinthians-13-Version-Comparison.xlsx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13 Version Comparison Spreadsheet</a> <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-Corinthians-13-and-Exodus-34-Comparison.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13 Comparison with Exodus 34</a> <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-Corinthians-13-and-Galatians-5-Comparison.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13 Comparison with Galatians 5</a> Show Notes: Definitions of the Greek words for love <ul><li>Agape (Strong G25, G25 and G27) - to love (in a social or moral sense)</li> <li>Phileo (Strongs G5368) to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while agape is wider, embracing especially the judgment and the deliberate assent of the will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very much as G2309 and G1014, or as G2372 and G3563 respectively; the former being chiefly of the heart and the latter of the head) <ul><li>Root G5384 philos - properly dear, ie. a friend</li> <li>Used as a root of several other words. G5386 philosophos - philosopher, fond of wise things</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Quotes about love <ul><li>Agape is “the love that flows from a person’s association with God’s purpose in Christ, a principled love that is not free from passion, but is not driven by passion.” - Michael Ashton, The Christadelphian Magazine, 2002.</li> <li>“the Greek agape takes on a special meaning: it is used to designate a volitional (or relating to one’s will) love as opposed to the purely emotional kind. It is a self-sacrificial love, a kind naturally expressed by God.” – Stephen Whitehouse, The Christadelphian Magazine, 2009.</li> </ul> Special verse that define agape love as self sacrificing (John 15:13; Rom. 5:8; John 3:16). The beautiful definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13 <ul><li>Appreciating the context and comparing different versions.</li> <li>Similarities between 1 Cor. 13 and the character of God in Ex. 34:6-7 and the fruits of the spirit in Gal. 5:22-23.</li> </ul> Breaking down 1 Corinthians 13 <ul><li>“Love is patient and kind” compare Eph. 4:1-3. “Kindness is love communicating” Dennis Gillet, Genius of Discipleship</li> <li>“love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant”. KJV “not puffed up”. This was a problem with the Corinthians (4:6, 18, 19; 5:2; 8:1)</li> <li>“love is not rude”</li> <li>“It does not insist on its own way”, not self-centered</li> <li>“it is not irritable”, that is, not easily provoked to anger.</li> <li>“or resentful” literally mean to not keep a record of wrongs. Doesn’t hold grudges.</li> <li>“it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.”</li> <li>Two ways of interpreting this – love does not gloat over the wickedness of others (Ezek. 33:11) and love does not overlook error but speaks the truth (2 Tim. 2:17; Eph. 4:15)</li> <li>“Love bears all things”. Literally means to cover over like a roof. Compare Prov. 10:12; 17:9</li> <li>“believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”</li> <li>Love includes faith (belief) and hope</li> </ul> In the Kingdom there will be no need for faith (Heb. 11:1) or hope (Rom. 8:24) but love will endure. J.B. Phillips translation of 1 Cor. 13:7-8 “Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast anything. It is, in fact, the one thing that still stands when all else has fallen.”

The Greatest of these is Love

The discussion on man being in the image of God continues in this episode where it focuses on Jesus Christ. How is he described as being in God's image and what is the implication for us? The conclusion to this study is a beautiful realization that our hope is to made into the image of the heavenly after the pattern of the Lord Jesus Christ. Key verse: 2 Cor. 3:18  "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." Show notes: Intro and Recap Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15; Heb. 1:3 NLT). The image is about having the characteristics of God. When Paul quotes Gen. 1:26 he says “image and glory” (1 Cor. 11:7). How is glory related to likeness? We are living a process of being made into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18; 4:4-6; Col. 3:9-10; Rom. 8:29) We were born with the image and likeness of Adam (Gen. 5:1-3) the image of the earthly (1 Cor. 15:49) but being born again into Christ hope to in the image of the heavenly (1 Cor. 15:49) Final conclusion

The discussion on man being in the image of God continues in this episode where it focuses on Jesus Christ. How is he described as being in God's image and what is the implication for us? The conclusion to this study is a beautiful realization that our hope is to made into the image of the heavenly after the pattern of the Lord Jesus Christ. Key verse: 2 Cor. 3:18  "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." Show notes: <ul><li>Intro and Recap</li> <li>Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15; Heb. 1:3 NLT). The image is about having the characteristics of God.</li> <li>When Paul quotes Gen. 1:26 he says “image and glory” (1 Cor. 11:7). How is glory related to likeness?</li> <li>We are living a process of being made into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18; 4:4-6; Col. 3:9-10; Rom. 8:29)</li> <li>We were born with the image and likeness of Adam (Gen. 5:1-3) the image of the earthly (1 Cor. 15:49) but being born again into Christ hope to in the image of the heavenly (1 Cor. 15:49)</li> <li>Final conclusion</li></ul>

In the Image and Likeness of God (Part 2)

What does it mean for man to be created in the image and likeness of God? Is it a physical image or something else? Frank and Tim start a discussion on this topic taken from Genesis 1:26. It turns into a really interesting study taking the show to unexpected passages in Scripture looking for answers. Key Verse: Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’” Show Notes: Introduction Gen. 1:26 - Why does the grammar change to “us” at this point? Our hope is to be make like the angels (Luke 20:36) therefore the angels are involved at this point rather than begin directed as the case with the animals. The image and likeness of GodWhat makes us like God compared to the beasts? “after his kind” (1:24-25) -&gt; “after our likeness” (1:26-27), Psa. 49:20 Is there a difference between image and likeness? God commands nothing to be made in his image (Deut. 4:12,15-19; Rom. 1:23 “corruptible man”)  The future aspect of being made into the God’s image (Psa. 17:15; 1 John 3:2; Phil. 3:21)

What does it mean for man to be created in the image and likeness of God? Is it a physical image or something else? Frank and Tim start a discussion on this topic taken from Genesis 1:26. It turns into a really interesting study taking the show to unexpected passages in Scripture looking for answers. Key Verse: Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’” Show Notes: <ul><li>Introduction</li> <li>Gen. 1:26 - Why does the grammar change to “us” at this point? Our hope is to be make like the angels (Luke 20:36) therefore the angels are involved at this point rather than begin directed as the case with the animals.</li> <li>The image and likeness of God <ol><li>What makes us like God compared to the beasts? “after his kind” (1:24-25) -&gt; “after our likeness” (1:26-27), Psa. 49:20</li> <li>Is there a difference between image and likeness?</li> <li>God commands nothing to be made in his image (Deut. 4:12,15-19; Rom. 1:23 “corruptible man”)</li> </ol></li> <li>The future aspect of being made into the God’s image (Psa. 17:15; 1 John 3:2; Phil. 3:21)</li></ul>

In the Image and Likeness of God (Part 1)

Jesus said the greatest commandment of all was “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." and that there was a second like it "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." This was so important that he said, "on these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matt. 22:37-40) Tim and Aaron explore the importance of love as an essential of essential Bible studies. They go back to the Old Testament reference that Jesus draws upon as well as the context. Discover what love is really all about and how to know and show forth the love of God in your life. For more shows or to get in contact with us go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org Cover art from Unsplash

Jesus said the greatest commandment of all was “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." and that there was a second like it "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." This was so important that he said, "on these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matt. 22:37-40) Tim and Aaron explore the importance of love as an essential of essential Bible studies. They go back to the Old Testament reference that Jesus draws upon as well as the context. Discover what love is really all about and how to know and show forth the love of God in your life. For more shows or to get in contact with us go to <a href="http://www.essentialbiblestudies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.essentialbiblestudies.org</a> Cover art from <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/v_BgAXQ2hjw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

The Greatest Commandment

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Season 4 Highlight Teaser

Season 4 of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast drops on January 17th, 2022. Listen in to find out what is coming!

Season 4 of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast drops on January 17th, 2022. Listen in to find out what is coming!

Season 4 Trailer

This is the second part to our season three testimony. Stan Isbell continues the amazing story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls considering ending his life before one conversation would change everything. Along the way Stan relates lessons learned through the years and how we can more effectively preach the word of God to others. The chart of God's 7000 Year Plan that changed Stan's life can be found here. The cover photo is from the Texas Christadelphian Camp and Conference Center, a place dear to Stan, but that's another story.  Photo courtesy of @hannah.young104.

This is the second part to our season three testimony. Stan Isbell continues the amazing story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls considering ending his life before one conversation would change everything. Along the way Stan relates lessons learned through the years and how we can more effectively preach the word of God to others. The chart of God's 7000 Year Plan that changed Stan's life can be found <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Gods-7000-Year-Plan-with-the-Earth-1024x486.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. The cover photo is from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/t4candtyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Christadelphian Camp and Conference Center</a>, a place dear to Stan, but that's another story.  Photo courtesy of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannah.young104/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hannah.young104.</a>

Testimony and Reflections Season 3 (Part 2)

For our season three testimony we welcome Stan Isbell to share his story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls his early life in Texas, the experiences that led him to drug addiction, and to thoughts of ending his life before God stepped in and brought him back from the abyss. The is the first of a two part series because it is so amazing.

Testimony and Reflections Season 3 (Part 1)

This is the second of a two part study on Jesus' words in John 10:22-38. In response to the Jews accusing Jesus of making himself equal with God, Jesus quoted Psalm 82:6 "I said, you are gods." What did Jesus mean by this and how did it help to answer his antagonists? Tim Young and Tom Colby find the answer in the context of Psalm 82. Follow this lead and you'll see the wonder and beauty of Jesus' response. Episode Outline IntroductionPrevious podcast, setting the scene (John 10:22-24) Jesus’ answer is quoting from Psalm 82:6   Understanding Psalm 82 and God ManifestationElohim = judges (Ex. 22:8-9; Deut. 1:16-17; 2 Chr. 19:5-7) Using this to better understand Psa. 82:1,6. The judges were supposed to manifest God. Relating this back to Jesus’ argument in John 10:34-36   ConclusionThis is how Jesus and the Father are one (John 10:38) We too must strive to manifest God (John 17:20-22)  

This is the second of a two part study on Jesus' words in John 10:22-38. In response to the Jews accusing Jesus of making himself equal with God, Jesus quoted Psalm 82:6 "I said, you are gods." What did Jesus mean by this and how did it help to answer his antagonists? Tim Young and Tom Colby find the answer in the context of Psalm 82. Follow this lead and you'll see the wonder and beauty of Jesus' response. Episode Outline <ol><li>Introduction <ul><li>Previous podcast, setting the scene (John 10:22-24)</li> <li>Jesus’ answer is quoting from Psalm 82:6</li> </ul> </li> <li>Understanding Psalm 82 and God Manifestation <ul><li>Elohim = judges (Ex. 22:8-9; Deut. 1:16-17; 2 Chr. 19:5-7)</li> <li>Using this to better understand Psa. 82:1,6. The judges were supposed to manifest God.</li> <li>Relating this back to Jesus’ argument in John 10:34-36</li> </ul> </li> <li>Conclusion <ul><li>This is how Jesus and the Father are one (John 10:38)</li> <li>We too must strive to manifest God (John 17:20-22)</li> </ul> </li></ol>

You are gods

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Essential Bible Studies

We have all experienced falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning refreshed to start a new day. God uses sleep and awakening as a metaphor in the Bible to describe death. Aaron McKee and Tim Young go through this essential Bible study on sleep and how it has a wonderful message of hope beyond death. Our key verse is from 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, "Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed."

We have all experienced falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning refreshed to start a new day. God uses sleep and awakening as a metaphor in the Bible to describe death. Aaron McKee and Tim Young go through this essential Bible study on sleep and how it has a wonderful message of hope beyond death. Our key verse is from 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, "Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed."

We Shall Not All Sleep

We hit a Bible speed bump when we come to Genesis 2:7.  Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to explain what a Bible speed bump is and why this small verse is so essential. We learn a lot about our Creator and ourselves in the process. For more visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org

We hit a Bible speed bump when we come to Genesis 2:7.  Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to explain what a Bible speed bump is and why this small verse is so essential. We learn a lot about our Creator and ourselves in the process. For more visit <a href="http://www.essentialbiblestudies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.essentialbiblestudies.org</a>

The Creation of Man

Matt and Tim talk about using a concordance for Bible study. You don't need to be a Hebrew and Greek scholar to get more out of the words of the Bible. This show goes through examples of using a concordance and some pitfalls to avoid. Links to recommended concordances: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to the Bible Englishman's Hebrew Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers  The Englishman's Greek Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers 

Matt and Tim talk about using a concordance for Bible study. You don't need to be a Hebrew and Greek scholar to get more out of the words of the Bible. This show goes through examples of using a concordance and some pitfalls to avoid. Links to recommended concordances: <ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1598566938/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_g6quCb3HMRZQW%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to the Bible</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1565632087/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_d.quCb89600HD%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1565632079/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_t.quCb6C5J2AD%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Englishman's Greek Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers </a></li></ul>

Bible Study Tools - Concordances

"Faith toward God" (Hebrews 6:1) is certainly an essential Bible study. Tom Colby and Tim Young discuss this important word, how to define it, and how it is much more than just believing God exists. This is the first podcast in a four-part series on "faith".

"Faith toward God" (Hebrews 6:1) is certainly an essential Bible study. Tom Colby and Tim Young discuss this important word, how to define it, and how it is much more than just believing God exists. This is the first podcast in a four-part series on "faith".

Now Faith Is...

Our studies in "faith" continue with this important podcast on how faith saves. Stephen Macfarlane and Tim Young begin at the starting point of Genesis 15:6. This verse is so vital that it is quoted three times in the New Testament. We draw lessons from each New Testemant passage learning about justification by faith and how faith is to be seen in our works. Visit http://essentialbiblestudies.org/help for technical guides on how to listen to the show on Apple iPhone or Android device.

Our studies in "faith" continue with this important podcast on how faith saves. Stephen Macfarlane and Tim Young begin at the starting point of Genesis 15:6. This verse is so vital that it is quoted three times in the New Testament. We draw lessons from each New Testemant passage learning about justification by faith and how faith is to be seen in our works. Visit <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/help" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://essentialbiblestudies.org/help</a> for technical guides on how to listen to the show on Apple iPhone or Android device.

The Faith that Saves

Jay Mayock shares his top ten passages about a literal kingdom of God upon the earth.

Jay Mayock shares his top ten passages about a literal kingdom of God upon the earth.

Jay's Top Ten Kingdom of God Passages

From the last podcast we learning what faith is, now we need to get it and increase it. Tom Colby and Tim Young continue their discussion of faith and how we can go from a "little faith" to a "great faith". If you’re enjoying the podcast or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org and fill out that contact form. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like us there and join the conversation. It’s easy to share on social media so you can do your part to spread the truth about God’s word.

From the last podcast we learning what faith is, now we need to get it and increase it. Tom Colby and Tim Young continue their discussion of faith and how we can go from a "little faith" to a "great faith". If you’re enjoying the podcast or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Go to <a href="http://www.essentialbiblestudies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.essentialbiblestudies.org</a> and fill out that contact form. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like us there and join the conversation. It’s easy to share on social media so you can do your part to spread the truth about God’s word.

Growing in Faith

Our first season ends with a look back on our favorite episodes and plans for the future. Along the way, George Kachmar shares his personal testimony with Tim Young.

Our first season ends with a look back on our favorite episodes and plans for the future. Along the way, George Kachmar shares his personal testimony with Tim Young.

Testimony and Reflections

The basis of all our studies is that the Bible is the Word of God. What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? What does the Bible say for itself on this question? Jay Mayock joins Tim Young to begin this three-part series on the inspiration of God. In this first part, we'll see how God spoke through angels, prophets and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The basis of all our studies is that the Bible is the Word of God. What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? What does the Bible say for itself on this question? Jay Mayock joins Tim Young to begin this three-part series on the inspiration of God. In this first part, we'll see how God spoke through angels, prophets and the Lord Jesus Christ.

God Spoke...

Season 2 starts where we left off last season with the question, "Where is Genesis 2:7 quoted in the New Testament?" This leads on a journey to understand Paul's message about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Along the way, our Bible study reveals to us the meaning of the word "soul" and its connection with Psalm 49. Listen in as Tim Young and Steven Macfarlane discuss this essential Bible study. The table used for the reading of contrasts in 1 Corinthians 15 can be found here.

Season 2 starts where we left off last season with the question, "Where is Genesis 2:7 quoted in the New Testament?" This leads on a journey to understand Paul's message about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Along the way, our Bible study reveals to us the meaning of the word "soul" and its connection with Psalm 49. Listen in as Tim Young and Steven Macfarlane discuss this essential Bible study. The table used for the reading of contrasts in 1 Corinthians 15 can be found <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-Corinthians-15v35-58-Contrasts.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

First Natural, Then Spiritual

This is part three of our three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. In this episode, we look at how the Bible describes itself as "innerant". This is not a word that we use too often and neither does the Bible. The Scriptures have different ways of talking about it though. Tim Young and Jay Mayock look at three key passages that talk about the purity of God's word and how important they are for our outlook on studies of the Bible. The chart on Psalm 19 is here. For further reading get a copy of Our Sure Foundation by the Christadelphian Magazine.

This is part three of our three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. In this episode, we look at how the Bible describes itself as "innerant". This is not a word that we use too often and neither does the Bible. The Scriptures have different ways of talking about it though. Tim Young and Jay Mayock look at three key passages that talk about the purity of God's word and how important they are for our outlook on studies of the Bible. The chart on <a href="http://essentialbiblestudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Psalm-19-Synonyms-for-the-Word-of-the-LORD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psalm 19 is here</a>. For further reading get a copy of <a href="https://www.thechristadelphian.com/?s=our+sure+foundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Sure Foundation</a> by the Christadelphian Magazine.

Every Word of God is Pure

This is the second part of a three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. This one is about the scriptures, the written word of God. How did the spoken word of God come to be written down? Jay Mayock and Tim Young continue with this all-important subject discussing how the true inspiration of the Bible is under attack today and how we have to study our Bibles to know what it claims for itself. For further reading get a copy of Our Sure Foundation by the Christadelphian Magazine.

This is the second part of a three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. This one is about the scriptures, the written word of God. How did the spoken word of God come to be written down? Jay Mayock and Tim Young continue with this all-important subject discussing how the true inspiration of the Bible is under attack today and how we have to study our Bibles to know what it claims for itself. For further reading get a copy of <a href="https://www.thechristadelphian.com/?s=our+sure+foundation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Sure Foundation</a> by the Christadelphian Magazine.

All Scripture is God Breathed

This is our fourth and final episode on faith. This time its about "the faith". Tim Young and Brian Alexander start off with some data visualization on the word faith. This leads them into an unexpected area of Paul's epistles that concentrate on "the faith". For show notes, visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org

This is our fourth and final episode on faith. This time its about "the faith". Tim Young and Brian Alexander start off with some data visualization on the word faith. This leads them into an unexpected area of Paul's epistles that concentrate on "the faith". For show notes, visit <a href="http://www.essentialbiblestudies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.essentialbiblestudies.org</a>

The Good Fight of the Faith

Repent! This was what John the Baptist, Jesus and the Apostles first preached. Tim Young and Brian Alexander discuss this important topic for our lives. They go through the Old and New Testament words giving examples of how they are used. From there they tackle the tough questions, "What is needed for repentance?" and "What do we repent from?" For more info go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org

Repent! This was what John the Baptist, Jesus and the Apostles first preached. Tim Young and Brian Alexander discuss this important topic for our lives. They go through the Old and New Testament words giving examples of how they are used. From there they tackle the tough questions, "What is needed for repentance?" and "What do we repent from?" For more info go to <a href="http://www.essentialbiblestudies.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.essentialbiblestudies.org</a>

Repent!

Martin Mostacedo joins Tim Young to wrap up season two. Martin talks about his beginnings in Bolivia, his Catholic upbringing and how he came to a changed life by reading and studying the Bible. Martin shares his favorite episode and his impressions on season two. Key verse from John 4:23, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." Martin mentions Wrested Scripture which can be found in book form and a website. Cover image from Wikipedia “La Paz Skyline” which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 4.0.

Martin Mostacedo joins Tim Young to wrap up season two. Martin talks about his beginnings in Bolivia, his Catholic upbringing and how he came to a changed life by reading and studying the Bible. Martin shares his favorite episode and his impressions on season two. Key verse from John 4:23, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him." Martin mentions Wrested Scripture which can be found in <a href="https://www.thechristadelphian.com/shop/books/foundations/wrested-scriptures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book form</a> and a <a href="http://wrestedscriptures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Cover image from Wikipedia “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Paz_Skyline.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Paz Skyline</a>” which is released under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 4.0</a>.

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