Bellator Christi Podcast

This episode concludes what has been a wild and tumultuous season. The 14th episode discusses the biblical theologies of the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude. It also covers the theology of the book of Revelation.

Dr. Brian Chilton discusses three major themes in the book of Hebrews. He also mentions his latest book, Stewarding AI: Faithfully Using Creation Resources.

Do we know the date of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection? Dr. Chilton explains that we have good, solid reasons for accepting a specific date for both Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. He also notes that these dates pan out quite interestingly for 2026. Listen to discover much more about the date of the original Good Friday and Easter.

1.      What was Paul’s background? 2.      What was Paul’s Christology? 3.      How did Paul view salvation and justification? 4.      How does Paul view the law and grace? 5.      Did Paul’s theology conflict with James's? 6.      What was Paul’s focus on the Gentiles? Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph. D. Dr. Brian G. Chilton (PhD, Liberty University) is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministrie...

1) What is the central theme of Acts? 2) How does Acts continue the story of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke? 3) Why is the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost considered a turning point in salvation history? 4) How does Acts balance divine sovereignty and human freedom? 5) What role does the Holy Spirit play in the empowering of the apostles and the shaping of the church? 6) How does the Holy Spir...

As we consider the theology of the Bible, perhaps no other field is as important as the theology of Jesus Himself. What did Jesus teach concerning God and His kingdom? In this episode, we will cover the following three questions. 1) What do we know historically about Jesus of Nazareth? 2) What were the main themes of Jesus's message? 3) Why do we have 4 Gospels, and who wrote them? Happy Thank...

1.      What did “return” mean to the Jewish peopleafter exile—physically, spiritually, and communally? 2.     How did the rebuilding of the Temple shapeexpectations of divine presence and national identity? 3.     In what ways did prophetic silence feel likeabandonment—or preparation? 4.     How did the memory of exile influence thelonging for a Messiah? 5.     How did the rise and fall of empire...

Questions for Podcast 1. How does Lamentationsfunction as a theological response to the Babylonian Exile? 2. What does the Exile reveal about God’s covenantal justice and mercy? 3. How does the destruction of Jerusalem reshape Israel’s understanding of God’s presence and promises? 4. In what ways does Lamentations echo Deuteronomic theology (“blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience”)? 5....

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amy Downey. Dr. Downey is one of the Vice Presidents of Bellator Christi and the President and Founder of Tzedakah Ministries. To learn more about Tzedakah Ministries, go to tzedakahministries.org. • What made the Davidic Covenant distinct from previous biblical covenants? • How did Israel’s longing for a king reflect deeper theological or existential desires?...

The Theology of Joshua Divine presence and leadership (Josh. 1:5; 3:7) Covenant renewal and obedience (Josh. 1:7-8; 8:30-35;24). Divine judgment (Josh. 6:1-2) Other themes: leadership, Law, covenantal identity, divine sovereignty, human responsibility, and God's faithfulness The Theology of Judges Covenantal faithfulness vs. idolatry (Judg. 2:10-12) Cycle of sin and deliverance God's amazi...

The Theology of Leviticus 1. Holiness 2. Sacrifices and worship 3. Priesthood 4. God's Tabernacle The Theology of Deuteronomy 1. The Love of God 2. Yahweh is the Only True God 3. The Centralization of Worship 4. Walking in Divine Obedience For more, visit BellatorChristi.com at https://bellatorchristi.com .

1.      What is the Exodus motif, and why does it recurso frequently throughout the pages of Scripture? 2.      How does the Exodus story function as aframework for redemption, both historically and theologically? 3. How does God’s self-revelation in the burning bush of Exodus reveal divine compassion and action? 4.      What is the significance of God giving the Lawat Sinai in the shaping of Isra...

S9E2 Creation and Covenant (Gen. 1-3) w. Tony Williams 1) Define what we mean by a covenant. 2) In the opening chapters of Genesis, we are told about God’s involvement with creation. What do these chapters teach us concerning God’s creation and God’s creative work? 3) In these opening chapters, we are also told about the Fall. What is the Fall, and what does it mean for humanity? 4) Some have clai...

S9E1 What is Biblical Theology? 1.      What is biblical theology? 2.      How does biblical theology differ fromsystematic theology? 3.      How does biblical theology differ fromhistorical theology? 4.      Describe the story-shaped nature of Scripture. 5.      Christ is at the epicenter of the grand biblicalnarrative. 6.      What are some key themes throughout biblicaltheological study? 7.    ...

On S9E0 Preseason Show, Dr. Brian Chilton discusses the upcoming Season 9 of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Season 9 features a brand new area of focus: biblical theology. Dr. Chilton gives a preliminary glimpse of what biblical theology is and the Bible-centered episodes that will be featured in the new season. Additionally, Dr. Chilton updates the listeners on the latest news from Bellator Christ...

On the last scheduled episode of the season, Dr. Brian Chilton discusses the latest findings on the Shroud of Turin. Additionally, he concludes the four year series on systematic theology by examining heaven and hell. (c) 2025. Bellator Christi.

Does the Bible teach that there will be a rapture? The rapture is a view that has come under great scrutiny in recent years, leading people away from accepting its validity. However, the Bible suggests that a rapture event is a true event. In this episode, learn about how the rapture is associated with the final resurrection and that impacts our involvement with the Easter event. (c) 2025. Bellato...

The antichrist and the mark of the beast have received a lot of attention, especially when considering who and what they are. In S8E18 The Antichrist and the Mark of the Beast, Dr. Brian Chilton peels back the mystique and looks at the various usages of the term antichrist ("antichristos") and examines the context of the antichrist and the mark of the beast in the book of Revelation. Lis...

What happens between the time a person dies and the final resurrection? Theologically, this period of time is called the intermediate state. While the resurrection is final ultimate state for a person, the intermediate state is the penultimate essence of existence. But does the spirit live on after death? Dr. Brian Chilton argues that a strong case can be made from the biblical texts that the cons...

Important Note: If you are being blessed by the continued podcast ministry of the Bellator Christi Podcast, please contact Dr. Brian Chilton. I. THE APPEAL BY PETER (5:1–11) II. THE ASSISTANCE TO PETER (5:12–14) Outline from H. L. Willmington, The Outline Bible (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1999), 1 Pe 5.

I. THE PURPOSE OF SUFFERING (4:1–11, 15, 17–18) A. To cleanse and purify the spiritual believer (4:1–11) 1. The triumph (4:1–3): Suffering causes sin to lose its power. 2. The testimony (4:4–6): The unsaved friends of a new Christian marvel that he does not desire to share their wicked lifestyle as he once did. 3. The tenderness (4:7–9): Suffering should develop our love for other believers. 4. Th...

I. THE CONDUCT OF BELIEVERS (3:1–17) A. Responsibilities of wives (3:1–6) B. Responsibilities of husbands (3:7) C. Responsibilities of al (3:7-17) II. THE CHRIST OF BELIEVERS (3:18–22): Peter describes a fourfold ministry accomplished by the Savior. A. His death (3:18) B. His journey to the spirit world (3:19–20) C. His resurrection (3:21) The outline of this study came from H. L. Willmington, The...

I. THE RENOUNCING (2:1–3, 11) A. What we are to renounce (2:1, 11b): We are to rid ourselves of deceit, hypocrisy, envy, slander, and worldliness. B. What we are to receive (2:2–3): We are to crave pure spiritual milk. II. THE RELATIONSHIPS (2:4–12) A. What Christians are (2:5, 9a, 10–11a) 1. We are living stones (2:5a). 2. We are royal priests (2:5b). 3. We are a chosen people (2:9a, 10). 4. We a...

1. The Source of Our Salvation (1:1-2) 2. The Guarantee of Our Salvation (1:3-5) 3. The Joy of Our Salvation (1:6-9) 4. The Prophets and Our Salvation (1:10-12) 5. The Response to Our Salvation (1:13-17) 6. The Cost of Our Salvation (1:18-21) 7. The Path of Our Salvation (1:22-25) *The outline for this study was loosely taken from Harold L. Willmington, The Outline Bible (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale, 199...

1) Congratulations on your latest book, Dr. Khouri. As we begin, could you explain what you mean by "triune relationality"? 2) Your book covers some Islamic theological territory that most of our readers will likely have never heard before. Let's look into some of these areas. What was considered to be the "Golden Age of Islam"? 3) Who were the Abbasids and what did they teach? 4) Could you explai...