Baptist on the Bible

Have you ever been shown mercy? Have you shown mercy to another? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez reviews 1 Peter 2:9-10. Peter tells us that we have received mercy from God. He has chosen our generation, brought us into His priesthood, and is building a holy nation. Will you choose to act as an instrument of mercy today?

Do you look like anyone in your family? Do you share traits or mannerisms with your parents? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez examines 1 Peter 2:4-8. Peter reminds us that we resemble the head of our family. As we grow in the faith, we begin to look like Christ. He is the Chief Cornerstone. He is the High Priest. Will you choose Him today and imitate His example?

Soar Over Scripture: The Book of Habakkuk. We continue in our study on the prophets. Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez surveys the book of Habakkuk as we explore the 7th century Minor Prophets. Habakkuk presents a Theodicy (defense of God's justice), asking why the good suffer and the wicked prosper. God provides a vision of ultimate judgment and calls the prophet to trust in the revealed Word of Go...

Do you feel like you belong? Who do you identify with? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez examines 1 Peter 2:1-3. In these verses, Peter urges believers to recognize their new spiritual family and to grow in the faith. Our new family has new rules. We enter as babies and grow to be helpful to other members of the family.

Do you long for peace? Is peace in this world even possible? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the Christmas carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel (4th stanza). This hymn is filled with theological content. The fourth verse relays the desire of all nations for lasting peace that can only come from God. Emmanuel come again and establish peace forever.

SOS - Soaring Over Scripture. Continuing the series on the prophets, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez surveys the prophetic book of Zephaniah. Zephaniah saw the coming Day of the Lord bringing judgement on the nations and Israel. Yet, through this judgement, the prophet predicts an ultimate salvation for God's people.

Do you want a blessed life? Do you seek wisdom and shun foolishness? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the Christmas carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel (3rd stanza). This hymn is filled with theological content. The third verse calls out for God to reveal His wisdom to us and to cause us to follow Him.

Are you going through a dark time? How can you brighten your day? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the Christmas carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel (2nd stanza). This hymn is filled with theological content. The second verse relates a cry for light in the midst of darkness. The Father sends the Son to bring life and light to those that receive Him.

Soar Over Scripture: The Book of Micah. We continue in our study on the prophets. Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the book of Micah.

Have you ever been lonely? Have you experienced isolation from God? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the Christmas carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel (1st stanza). This hymn is filled with theological content. In the first verse, we cry out with Israel for Christ to come and give His presence.

Has Christ changed the way you live? Do you live with an awareness of the goal of your salvation? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at part 3 of The Great Christmas Exchange from Gal. 4:7. God's provision of Christ forever changes our direction. In Christ we have an altered course. We are no longer slaves, but sons and heirs. We walk in hope of the coming reward.

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: The Tribulation and Rapture. Could Jesus come again at any time? How should my view of the end impact my life today? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate are joined by a special guest, Dr. David Johnson. Together, these scholars summarize and evaluate the main views of the rapture.

Soaring Over Scripture: Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez discusses the theological aspects of Matthew and Luke's genealogies for Jesus.

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Angels and Demons. How should I approach the spiritual realm? What should I believe about Angels and Demons? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate discuss the subject of angels and demons beginning with the book of Daniel.

Soar Over Scripture: The Book of Hosea. We continue in our study on the prophets. Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the book of Hosea.

Are you part of God's family? Do ever consider Christ as a brother? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at part 2 of The Great Christmas Exchange from Gal. 4:5b-6. God's gift of Jesus brought us familial affection. In Christ we receive adoption and call out to God, "Abba," Father. Through Christ's death, we have life and membership into the family of faith.

Do we view our gift giving serving a higher purpose? Do I remember God's gift of Christ when I give to others? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the great Christmas Exchange from Gal. 4:4-5a. God's gift was planned with perfection. He sent Christ at the right time, in the right form, and in the right place to pay our ransom and make us His own.

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Between the Testaments. What happened after Malachi and before Matthew? Should Christians know? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate review the events that took place between the Old and New Testaments. Listen into this discussion of history as it relates to Daniel 7 in preparation for Christmas holidays.

Soar Over Scripture (SOS): The Prophet Amos. We begin a study on the minor prophet. Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the book of Amos.

How can I keep Christ in Christmas in my own heart and in my own family. In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at the practice of Advent and explore ways of make the most of the season.

Am I a grateful person? Can I maintain a life of gratitude beyond the Thanksgiving Holiday? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez reads through Psalm 100. This psalm discloses 4 aspects of the grateful Christian.

The Word of God, Our Power for Perfection (Part 4). Do I have eternal life now? What does the Bible say about my eternal assurance? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez reviews 1 Peter 1:22-25. A person's life on earth is brief. Peter teaches, however, that through God's Word, the Gospel, Christians are born again as incorruptible children of God. As new creations, we love better and l...

The Word of God, Our Power for Perfection (Part 3). Can the Bible help me reclaim my time? How do I avoid wasting my life? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez studies 1 Peter 1:17-21. God's Word prevents the believer from futility. The Bible teaches us to fear God and to anticipate the judgment. Knowing our lives on earth are temporary, reminds us to look toward and live for heaven. G...

The Word of God, Our Power for Perfection (Part 2). How can I be holy? Does God really expect this of me? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez examines 1 Peter 1:13-16. Once a Christian receives salvation, Peter urges him or her to pursue holiness. Believers must prepare themselves (Ready), place their minds on Christ's grace (Set), refuse to fall into old patters and sins (Stop), and...

The Word of God, Our Power for Perfection (Part 1). Do I really need to know the Bible? Just how important is God's Word for the Christian life? In this episode, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez explores 1 Peter 1:10-12. In these verses Peter reminds believers that the Gospel preached to us today is the same Gospel preached to the Old Testament saints. This Gospel speaks of the coming Christ by the...