Grasp the Bible

Welcome to episode 180 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 4:7-16.  · Unity Is important to God · Unity Was established by God · Part of our Christian Duty is to pursue Unity · Jesus Equips us each differently for the health and unity of the church Key takeaways: · The giver of spiritual gifts is the ascended Christ · The types of...

Welcome to episode 179 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 4:1-6.  Today, we will cover:  The Means for Maintaining Unity (vv. 1–3)  The Basis for Unity (vv. 4-6)    Key takeaways:   Paul formally begins the second half of the letter, but he does so depending on all he has said up to this point.  The first is an exhortation to main...

Welcome to episode 178 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 3:14-21.  Today, we will cover:  The Address to the Father (vv. 14-15)  A Request for Power and Love (vv. 16-17)  A Request for an Increasing Awareness of God’s Power and Love (vv. 18-19)  A Doxology (vv. 20-21)    Key takeaways:   No principality or authority keeps God fro...

Welcome to episode 177 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 3:1-13.  Today, we will cover:  The Revelation of the Mystery to Paul (3:1–7)  The Nature of Paul’s Stewardship of the Mystery (3:8–12)  Paul’s Concern for the Readers (3:13)    Key takeaways:   There is a divine plan, and Paul has been selected to be an administrator of it...

Welcome to episode 176 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 2:11-22.  Today we cover:          We were two people Jew and please don't Gentile  But now through Christ we are one. We have the same promises. We are one people and one body. Come on everybody   Key takeaways: Paul first shares that we were all lost and totally depr...

Welcome to episode 175 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 2:1-10.  Today we cover: The state of mankind (both Jew and Gentile) The way in which God steps in. The means by which we access his grace. The beauty of God’s word and his redemptive plan for humanity. Key takeaways: We had a heart condition. We were dead in our trespasses...

Welcome to episode 174 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 1:15-23.  Today, we will cover:  The Occasion for the Prayer (v. 15)  The Thanksgiving and Prayer (vv. 16-19)  A Description of the Magnitude of God’s Power (vv. 20-23)    Key takeaways:   Our faith is both a saving faith (we have salvation in Jesus Christ) and a practical...

Welcome to episode 173 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 1:3-14 a doxology of praise to God. Today, we will cover: The Doxology: (vv. 3-14) The Author The Audience The Message Key takeaways: These verses are a beautiful doxology. A doxology is a short hymn of a verse of praise. It was a huge part of synagogue worship and is still...

Welcome to episode 172 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 1:1-2 and introductory information. Drew Bowsher, our student minister, will be joining Pastor Darrell as they walk through the Book of Ephesians.  Pastor Drew delivers the message today. Today, we will cover: ·               The introduction (vv. 1-2) ·               The Auth...

Welcome to episode 171!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss apocalyptic literature.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Book The Book of Revelation begins with a series of letters to seven churches, addressing their spiritual condition and exhorting the...

Welcome to episode 170!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the General Epistles.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Books The epistle to the Hebrews eloquently expounds on the supremacy of Christ and the superiority of the new covenant, exhorting beli...

Welcome to episode 169!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the Pauline Epistles.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Books The epistle to the Romans is considered Paul's masterpiece, laying out a comprehensive exposition of the gospel of grace and...

Welcome to episode 168!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the Book of Acts.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Book The Book of Acts begins with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, empowering the disciples to boldly share the g...

Welcome to episode 167!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the first four books in the New Testament: the Gospels.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Books The Gospel of Matthew, written by a former tax collector, presents Jesus as the fulfillment of...

Welcome to episode 166!  We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the Major Prophets found in the Old Testament.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Books The book of Isaiah is a masterpiece of prophetic literature, filled with profound messages of rebuke, co...

We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. Overview of the Books   Hosea's message of love and faithfulness portrays God's relentless pursuit of His unfaithful people, offering a pictu...

We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the poetry and wisdom literature in the Old Testament.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. These sacred texts offer an intimate glimpse into the human experience, spanning the entire spectrum of emotions, from profound joy to deep lam...

We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the historical books in the Old Testament.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. The historical books of the Bible provide a rich tapestry of narratives that recount the triumphs, failures, and spiritual journeys of God's people. T...

We continue our summer series on biblical genres.  Today, we will discuss the first five books of the Bible, or the Law.  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. The books of the Law, also known as the Torah or the Pentateuch, form the foundational bedrock of the Christian Bible. These books, written by Moses, p...

We kick off our summer series today!  You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel.  Here is a link to this week's episode. For the next couple of months, our weekly episodes will be dedicated to exploring the various genres of literature found in the Bible. Understanding these genres is crucial for unlocking the full meaning and impact of the Scriptures. S...

Today, we will look back over the Book of Galatians and discuss the major themes of the book.  Looking at all Paul wrote, we will synthesize it so we can have a more full understanding of the book's message. God   - **Father and Justifier:** Believers are adopted as God’s children through Jesus Christ, experiencing grace, peace, and justification by faith, ensuring their belonging to the true...

Welcome to episode 159 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapter 6:6-18. The series is called “Free.”  Today, we will cover:  Doing good by the Spirit (vv. 6-10)  Final summary (vv. 11-18)    Key takeaways:   Those who benefit from the instruction of teachers should support them, for (as Paul teaches elsewhere), those who receive spiritu...

Welcome to episode 158 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:22-6:5. The series is called “Free.”  Today, we will cover:  Marks of the Spirit (5:22-23)  The crucifixion of the flesh (5:24)  Caring for one another by the spirit (5:25-6:5)    Key takeaways:   Believers are not called upon to summon up the strength within them, for t...

Welcome to episode 157 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:13-21. The series is called “Free.”  Today, we will cover:  Freedom expressed in love (vv. 13-15)  Yield to the Spirit (vv. 16-18)  Marks of the flesh (vv. 19-21)    Key takeaways:   Paul is concerned that freedom the Galatians enjoy in Christ may be abused and become an...

Welcome to episode 156 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:2-12. The series is called “Free.”  Today, we will cover:  Resist the Dangerous Message of Bondage:  It Involves the Requirement of Circumcision (vv. 2-6)  Resist the Dangerous Message of Bondage:   Its Perpetrators will be Judged (vv. 7-12)    Key takeaways:   If they r...