Alphabet Soup

Do you know what the word "prophet" means? Why are some OT books called prophetic? In this episode we'll look at a word that you'll hear often but that rarely gets defined. In Part 2 we'll talk about the office of prophet, the prophetic books, and the role of the prophet in the NT.

Do you know what the word "prophet" means? Why are some OT books called prophetic? In this episode we'll look at a word that you'll hear often but that rarely gets defined. In Part 1 we'll discuss some basic elements of what makes someone a prophet and when that role first appears in biblical history. 

The word "orthodoxy" is used in a variety of ways, including biblical studies and current events. In this episode we'll explain what the word means and why it's so important. What is the opposite of orthodoxy and what are the outcomes of each? In Part 2 we'll look at the concepts behind the word and the implications for the contemporary church.

The word "orthodoxy" is used in a variety of ways, including biblical studies and current events. In this episode we'll explain what the word means and why it's so important. What is the opposite of orthodoxy and what are the outcomes of each? In Part 1 we'll start with a quick look at some current events and see an interesting international development tied to orthodoxy.

A special Christmas episode looks at what the Bible teaches about the birth of the Savior (as opposed to how we've embellished the account). In Part 2 we'll look closely at the very brief Gospel record of the Nativity and then learn how to apply the information God gives us. 

A special Christmas episode looks at what the Bible teaches about the birth of the Savior (as opposed to how we've embellished the account). We start Part 1 with a little quiz just for fun and to check your CIQ. Then we go over some background information to help us understand the narrative better.

How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles. In Part 3 we quickly wrap up a few loose ends about sign miracles. And then add a very important exhortation ab...

How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles. In Part 2 we'll look at an important category of miracles called "signs" and discover their unique and importan...

How do we define a miracle? Do they fall into categories? And if they do, what can we learn by classifying them? Miracles are fairly common in both the OT and the NT, but we typically look only at the miracle itself and not what may be behind it. So let's explore the subject of miracles and see what we can learn about God and how he works in the world. 

Christ commanded it and Paul emphasized it, but I've got a lot of questions about the Lord's Supper, aka communion. In these episodes we'll try to take a close look at what the Bible says and try to sort out some of the details about what we're supposed to do at to the table. In Part 2 we'll answer some of the practical questions like how, when, and what.

Christ commanded it and Paul emphasized it, but I've got a lot of questions about the Lord's Supper, aka communion. In these episodes we'll try to take a close look at what the Bible says and try to sort out some of the details about what we're supposed to come to the table. In Part 1 we'll start with the four views on the meaning of the ordinance.

The word "kingdom" appears often in the Bible, but what does it mean? It turns out the word is used in five different ways and distinguishing between them is important to understanding what God is telling us in the places where it's used. In Part 2 we'll look at some of the applications of each of the five. Episode 1.11.b

The word "kingdom" appears often in the Bible, but what does it mean? It turns out the word is used in five different ways and distinguishing between them is important to understanding what God is telling us in the places where it's used. In Part 1 we'll explore those five uses of kingdom. Episode 1.11.a

This word justification shows up a lot in the NT and describes one of the important aspects of our salvation. In this episode we'll explore what the word means (and doesn't mean) and why you really should understand it. In Part 2 we look at the divine solution to our problem. Episode 1.10.b

This word justification shows up a lot in the NT and describes one of the important aspects of our salvation. In this episode we'll explore what the word means (and doesn't mean) and why you really should understand it. In Part 1 we look at the problem that makes justification necessary. Episode 1.10.a

These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three. Episode 1.9.c

These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three. Episode 1.9.b

These episodes are all about the Bible, how it came to us and what we do with it. In order to talk about Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Illumination, we first need to understand Revelation. Oh, and then there's a bonus I in part three. Episode 1.9.a

Now that we know what Heilsgeschichte says about the Bible we're going to look at another way to use the word. And this one gets personal. Episode 1.8.b

Impossible to spell, fun to say, and a great way to look at the Bible. Don't worry, you don't have to write it out ten times! But learning what the word means and how it helps us understand the Bible is really helpful. This episode might surprise you and give you a fresh perspective on Scripture. Episode 1.8.a

In this episode we zero in on the non-communicable attributes of God, those parts of his Being that are unique to God. Our relationship with God deepens to the extent we understand the infiniteness of these core attributes. Episode 1.7.b

In Part 1 we'll get an overview of Systematic theology (it isn't as scary as it sounds) and then take a closer look at what's called "theology proper." This will set us up for Part 2 and a look at the non-communicable attributes of God (again, not scary!) Episode 1.7.a

"I don't think that word means what you think it means." Mr. Montoya's words are especially true when we talk about our forgiveness of others. The Christian is told that it's our obligation to forgive others, but what does that mean? Now that we know what God's forgiveness is (Part 1) we can get a clear understanding of what it means for us to forgive others.  Eposide 1.6.b

"I don't think that word means what you think it means."  Indigo Montoya could have been speaking about the word forgiveness because most people don't understand what the Bible says about that very important Christian value. So in this episode, Part 1, we'll see what it means that God forgives us.  Eposide 1.6.a

In Part 2 we ask and answer some key questions about the local church, questions that most don't ever think about but that are important if the local church is going to conform to God's design.  Episode 1.5.b