Biblical Literacy with Mark Lanier

Mark’s class this week, Why I’m not Agnostic, Continued Part II, uses two questions to weigh the evidence for and against God. Mark offers real questions to show a real God. Why is there beauty? Why is fair and justice important? Listen to the evidence for and against proof of God and why Mark is not […] The post Lesson 2 – Why I’m Not An Agnostic – Part 2 appeared first on...

Trapped? Feel like you can’t get away from sin? Or worse yet, can’t overcome it? You’re not alone! Paul had those same feelings, and today we explore that very topic – sanctification! What does it mean, and how are we really set free to live a holy life that is honoring to God? Those questions […] The post Sanctification appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Church History: Chapter 15– Augustine and the Fall of the Roman Empire This is a study of Augustine and the fall of the Roman Empire but it also serves as a reminder that the Kingdom of God is the only enduring kingdom. As the Empire fell the Christian church was affected tremendously. Augustine was born […] The post CH15 Augustine and Fall of Empire-Part 1 appeared first on Biblical Literac...

In his letter to the Philippians, Paul thanked them for remembering him in his ministry with their gifts. Paul had known plenty and poverty and Paul had reached contentment with however much he had. Having explained that, however, Paul wanted the Philippians to know his appreciation for all they had done for him. Paul told […] The post Lesson 28 – Paul’s Letter to the Church at Philipp...

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Did you choose God or did He choose you? Though the debate has existed for centuries, today we take a fresh approach to discover what God, through Paul, has to say about it! Together we will discover why Paul wrote what he did, what it means and what it doesn’t mean. Perhaps you’ll find Paul […] The post Salvation – Predestination appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Church History: Chapter 14 – Saint Antony – A Desert Father The principal source for the life of St. Antony is the biography written by Athanasius. Born around 250 AD to parents that “were of good stock and well-to-do,” when his parents died (he was only 18-20), he chose to give all of his earthly […] The post CH14 St. Anthony appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

Thirty five percent of content of Luke is not found in any of the other three gospels. Does this mean Luke made it up? In part 2, Mark Lanier discusses the parables and events that are unique to Luke. See if he convinces you that that Luke had a reason for the inclusions. See if […] The post Lesson 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Part 3 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

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This lesson is about Paul’s journey, as a Roman prisoner, from Caesarea to Rome where he would stand trial. It showcases his setting sail from Caesarea, the storm at sea which blew them off course from Crete to Malta, his 3 months at Malta healing the sick and telling about Jesus, and the final leg […] The post Lesson 27 – Acts of the Apostles – Paul to Rome appeared first on Biblical...

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In Part III of Why I’m not an atheist, Mark uses Scripture to show humans don’t define God: he’s not a genie. Mark continues by refuting the various arguments atheists use to disprove God. Listen to the lesson to better understand an atheist doesn’t understand who God is. The post Lesson 1 – Why I’m Not An Atheist – Part 3 appeared first on Biblical Literacy .

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Chapter 13 – Athanasius, Ambrose and Arianism The variety of issues discussed in the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) ranged from how to date Easter to whether to ordain eunuchs as priests, but everything was secondary to settling the Arian controversy. Arius taught that Jesus was made by God and was not divine on the […] The post CH13 Athanasius, Ambrose and Arianism appeared first on Biblical Li...

Thirty five percent of content of Luke is not found in any of the other three gospels. Does this mean Luke made it up? In part 1, Mark Lanier discusses the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria, and Nunc Dimittis, songs that only Luke recorded. Listen to the beauty of them and understand their importance for Christians durings […] The post Lesson 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Part 2 appeare...

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