In this Scripture Study section I read some introductory material on Romans from Raymond Brown’s superb New Testament Introduction, as well as the introduction to Adam Miller’s Grace is Not God’s Backup Plan. Reading: Romans 1-6; 7-16. You can access my Lesson Notes here.Annotated Reading Related Episodes and Resources162: Paul to the RomansGrace is Not… Continue Reading
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If we are saved by grace, what’s the point of going to Church? In his magnum opus, Paul wrestles with such questions as the relationship of faith and works, the fate of Jews and Gentiles, and sets the record straight about his own mission. Reading: Romans 1-6; 7-16. You can access my Lesson Notes here.Annotated… Continue Reading
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Paul tells us he is “all things to all people” (1 Cor. 9), and in these chapters we see the master at work. Watch for how he adapts his message to each audience. And underneath that adaptability is his resolution to follow God’s will and preach from Jerusalem to Rome. Reading: Acts 16-21 (Home Study);… Continue Reading
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Good thing my last episode was about being wrong… because I’ve been wrong! I asked listeners what they want, and most encouraged me to refocus on the scriptures. So that’s what I’m going to do! Let me know if you have any other feedback, questions, or thoughts!
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We like to tell conversion stories, but we don’t like to think about where conversion starts… with being wrong! And while we are painfully aware of the many ways we fall short and are wrong in our behavior, we are literally unable to know where we are wrong in our beliefs! These chapters teach important… Continue Reading
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The beginning of Acts tells of conversion, courage, and community. Peter, now converted so he can strengthen others, powerfully testifies no matter the cost. People are “troubled in their hearts” and turn to Christ, and join an ideal community where all are cared for. Reading: Acts 1-5 You can access my Lesson Notes here (or… Continue Reading
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Have faith in Jesus, even though you haven’t seen him. This is the message of each of the gospels. And Jesus’ message to us is to love each other during this life. In addition, each gospel has a distinct emphasis: Mark teaches us to overcome fear with faith; Matthew encourages us to tell the world… Continue Reading
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Jesus’ crucifixion isn’t really about his death… it is about misunderstanding, humiliation, and the tragic subversion of Jesus’ proclamation that the Kingdom has come near. Reading: Mark 15; Matthew 27; Luke 23; John 19 Related Episodes You can access my Lesson Notes here (or PDF).
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Gethsemane. These chapters teach us some of the hardest, most essential lessons life requires. How do we deal with betrayal? How do we have the strength to show up for each other? And most importantly, how do we align what we want with what must be? How do we shift, turn, return, to God’s path?… Continue Reading
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SECRET BIBLE CODE REVEALS THE EXACT DATE OF THE END OF THE WORLD!! As attention getting as that headline is (though would we really want to know? I doubt it), what these chapters teach is far more useful: How we can live so well, so awake, and so ready that it does not matter when… Continue Reading
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