Biblical Literacy with Mark Lanier

Today Mark taught about the charges brought against the Apostle Paul. At the time of Paul, a Roman trial had a stage of clarifying and documenting the charges to be proven or disproven called – “the formula”. In Acts 24, we see Paul was charged with three crimes: 1) stirring up riots, 2) being a […] The post PLCS 8.1- Paul in Ephesus appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Mark introduced Rabbi Michael Vowell, a Messianic Jew, during today’s class. Michael gave his journey to Yeshua from a drug-dealing teen to an ultimate acceptance of Yeshua’s sacrifice for our sins. Michael shared insight and application from the Old Testament to the Christian perspective. Mark then continued sharing about the credibility of and authenticity of […] The post PLCS 7.1- Can I G...

Mark expands on how he’d have had Barnabas as a witness on Paul’s behalf. Barnabas knew first-hand that Synagogues were a place of learning, usually located near a body of water. Barnabas could share how Sabbath services functioned with Paul giving lectures proclaiming the good news to the Jews and those who feared God. Listen […] The post PLCS 6.2- Can I Get a Witnesses? (Barnabas) ap...

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Mark continues his discussion “In defense of Paul” Is Paul legit or lunatic? What changed him? What made the Damascus experience unique, and why was he willing to suffer for the Gospel? Listen to Mark’s insightful accounting of Paul’s behavior before and after he traded his old beliefs to follow Jesus, The Way, was a […] The post PLCS 4- Is Paul Legitimate or a Lunatic? appeared...

Mark focused this week’s study of Paul, a Legal Case Study, on what it meant to be a citizen of Tarsus and a Roman citizen. Tarsus, located in modern day Turkey, was a Roman naval base, a center of intellectual philosophy, as well as other attractions. Only the wealthy were able to pay for Tarsian […] The post PLCS 3.2- Follow-up Interview: Clarifying Events and Attitudes (Part 2) appeared f...

Mark focused this week’s study of Paul, a Legal Case Study, on what it meant to be a citizen of Tarsus and a Roman citizen. Tarsus, located in modern day Turkey, was a Roman naval base, a center of intellectual philosophy, as well as other attractions. Only the wealthy were able to pay for Tarsian […] The post PLCS 3.1- Follow- Up Interview appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Paul: A legal case study Today’s class researches Paul’s beliefs by focusing on his mentor Gamaliel. (Acts 22:1-3.) Gamaliel’s less conservative interpretation of the Torah, Mishnah, and the Talmud impacted Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles. Listen to Mark explain more of the influences in Paul’s life and the biblical implications of his probable membership in […] The post PLCS 2.2...

Mark begins his initial interview of Paul in this 2nd chapter of Paul: a legal case study where Mark is reviewing the life of Paul as a potential new client. In this first part of Mark’s interview we obtain Paul’s background including origin of his names, appearance, and family history. We learn Paul/Saul was born […] The post PLCS 2.1- The Initial Interview appeared first on Biblical...

Paul: a legal case study Do you know Paul? Mark began a new series about the Apostle Paul as if he were asked to represent Paul in a court of law. As a lawyer, Mark approaches the subject of Paul based on his own legal experience. In this introduction, listen to Mark discuss Jerusalem in […] The post PLCS 1.1- A Lawyer Takes Up a New Case appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Mark interviews N. T. Wright, a leading British New Testament scholar and retired Anglican bishop. The author of numerous books and article, Wright answers Lanier questions, in a warm and engaging conversation that is both revealing and questioning. The post SE- His Kingdom Come- An Interview with N. T. Wright appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

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Mark continues with Part 2 of “Why I’m not a Jew, or am I?” Mark continues with principle number 5 of Maimonides’ 13 principles of the Jewish faith. Listen to the explanation of each one and the Old and New Testament Scripture that verifies them. The post Lesson 7- Why I’m Not A Jew…Or Am I? – Part 2 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

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This week’s Biblical Literacy class features a Q & A with Professor Alister McGrath, renowned theologian and scientist. Mark begins by giving listeners insight into Professor McGrath’s personal life. McGrath was an atheist in his teens but became a Christian in college. Listen to how he abandoned atheism and embraced Christianity then went on to […] The post SE- C. S. Lewis, Science, and...

Mark Lanier teaches, “Why I an NOT a Hindu.” Hinduism pulls together and embraces all religions. Mark teaches not all roads lead to the mountaintop of God. What Hindus believe is difficult to explain because of their individual view of God. No set beliefs. No structure. No founder. No clear set of scripture. Listen to […] The post Lesson 6 – Why I’m Not A Hindu appear...

Mark’s lesson focuses on How Do We Hear God? On decisions big and small, do we hear God or the enemy? In the Old Testament, God spoke in many ways, but with the coming of Jesus, He speaks to us through His Son. Listen to Mark discuss how Jesus is the Word for all people […] The post Addendum 1: How Do We Hear God? appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

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This SPECIAL EVENT about CHRISTMAS AND CAROLS is during Mark’s series “Why I’m Not….” Subject: Series Special Event during Why I’m Not… a new series explaining why Mark is not a atheist, a agnostic, or a etc. etc. Location: Champion Forest Baptist Church The post SE- Christmas and Carols appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Mark began Why I am Not a Mormon Part I with the statement: “I find the Mormon faith inconsistent in core areas of teaching and practice with that of the Bible.” Joseph Smith founded Mormonism with his revelation and uncovering of The Book of Mormon. Listen to Mark delve into the history, core teachings, and […] The post Lesson 5 – Why I’m Not A Mormon – Part 1 appeared fir...

Mark Lanier teacher. These interludes during Mark’s series “Why I’m Not….” are based upon Mark’s New Book “Psalms for Living” published by Baylor Press. Subject: Series Special Event during Why I’m Not… a new series explaining why Mark is not a atheist, a agnostic, or a etc. etc. Location: Champion Forest Baptist Church The post SE- Highlights from P...

In “Why I’m NOT a Mormon Part 2”, Mark points out the doctrinal differences of Christianity and Mormonism. He shares the importance of beliefs lining up with the Bible, the source of truth, and the inconsistencies depicted in the Mormon writings. Listen to Mark explain the Mormon’s definition of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, creation […] The post Lesson 5 – Why I...

These interludes during Mark’s series “Why I’m Not….” are based upon Mark’s New Book “Psalms for Living” published by Baylor Press. Subject: Series Special Event during Why I’m Not… a new series explaining why Mark is not a atheist, a agnostic, or a etc. etc. Location: Champion Forest Baptist Church The post SE- Highlights from Psalms for Living 3 ap...