Journey through the Epistles with Daniel Babalola

(2 Thess 3) Today we bring the year, as well as the book of 2 Thessalonians to wraps! In this final chapter we discuss the importance of prayer, the role of a church community as well as what a truly transformed Christian life looks like. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Dan...

(2 Thess 2) Today, we go a step further into the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul begins to introduce interesting concepts like the man of sin, the great falling away, and the person who restrains. The question is: What do we make of concepts like this? In today's teaching, we discuss how to handle texts that aren't as clear as well as what the believer's response to matters pertaining to the end-tim...

(2 Thess 1) Today, we kick off the second part of the Thessalonian journey. A direct follow up to the conversations we've had over the past few teachings. Paul continues to remind them to persevere in persecution, comforts them about the coming of the Lord, and reminds them to pay attention to their conduct. In the first chapter today, we talk extensively about the coming of Christ and what it mea...

(1 Thess 5) Today, we wrap up this very instructive book. We discuss what the day of the Lord looks like. We address very simple but very crucial instructions to the church. From joy, to prayer, to accountability. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @dan...

(1 Thess 4) Today, we go through the fourth chapter of 1 Thessalonians. We explore the practical implications of what it means to live represent Christ to a world where the message of Christ is already under scrutiny. We also remind ourselves of the hope of salvation that we all share. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! ------------------------------------------...

Today, we take a break from our verse-by-verse exposition and visit a topical issue: Heaven and Earth. Get ready to have your traditional conceptions of heaven, sons of God, etc challenged. What was satan doing among the sons of God? What does it mean to be both son of God and son of man. And many more questions. We trust it will bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! ---------------...

(1 Thess 3) Today, we went through the third chapter of 1 Thessalonians. We answered the question of Daniel's prayer being hindered by the devil. We also spent some time looking through Paul's heart for the people he ministered to. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Bab...

(1 Thess 2:13 - 2:20) Today, we wrapped up the second chapter of Thessalonians. We took a slight detour and re-emphasized our perspective toward suffering as believers. We also view the heart of a minister for the ones to which God has sent him or her to. Believe me when I say there's a lot to learn here. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! ----------------------...

(1 Thess 1:7 - 2:12) Today, we take a step further into the first letter to the church at Thessalonica. We remind ourselves what the true goal of bible study is, we explore what it means to be changed by God. We also talk quite a bit about idols, yes idols! We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel fr...

(1 Thess 1:1-6) Today, we begin a brand new book! As usual, we start by giving and establishing context to the book. When did Paul meet these people? Why did he have to write this letter? What can we hope to learn from this book? And many more! We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach m...

(1 Cor 16) Today, we come to the end of 1 Corinthians. It's been an incredible journey of several months and several weeks. I'm sure there's a lot we've learned. In this chapter, we cover a few final topics: What does giving look like in the church? How should we view ourselves in the church? and many more. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! --------------------...

(1 Cor 15:35 - 58) Today, we wrap up the theme of the resurrection. Paul answers quite clearly the question, how are the dead raised? What kind of bodies will we have in the resurrection? There's a lot to celebrate and draw hope from in this teaching. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to...

(1 Cor 15:12 - 34) Today, we continue the theme of the resurrection. How integral is it to our faith? Is Christianity just another worldview of love? Why is it important that we hold on to life beyond the grave? We discuss all this and more. We trust it would bless you! Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (...

(1 Cor 15:1 - 11) Today, we begin a new chapter as well as a new theme: The resurrection. In the first few verses of 1 Cor 15, listen in as we explore why the resurrection is so important. How can we know for sure that Jesus rose from the dead? What does it mean to be saved? We trust it would bless you!  Don't forget to leave a rating and share! -------------------------------------------- Go...

(1 Cor 14:26 - 40) Today, we wrap up our teaching on the issue of spiritual gifts in the church. In this episode, we summarize all we've learned about the diversity of gifts, encouraged participation by all, order, and a motivation of love to guide it all. We also resume discussions on women's roles and behavior as it relates to culture. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------...

Today, we take a small pause from going through chapter 14 to talk extensively about the gifts of tongues and interpretation. We must seek to be believers that believe all the bible says, even if we're uncomfortable with it. Have you ever had questions about tongues? why they are necessary? what do they supply to the body? and much more? This teaching would bless you for sure! --------------------...

(1 Cor 14:1 - 25) Today, we kick off the final chapter of our teachings on spiritual gifts. In this chapter, Paul starts to clearly state what a community given to love and a strong desire for the gifts would look like in practice. In this episode, we explore how much more profitable prophecy is in a local assembly when compared with tongues. There's a lot we hope to cover in the next few episodes...

(1 Cor 13) After 4 weeks, we're back! Hope you were able to catch up on previous teachings. Today, we resume with our teaching on spiritual gifts with the famous "love" chapter. What is a chapter on love doing in the middle of a teaching on gifts? Find out in this episode. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Bab...

(1 Cor 12:12 - 31) Today, we continue our exposition on the topic of spiritual gifts. What are our roles in the body? What should our perspective be towards the gifts of the spirit? Can all or Do all? There's a lot this teaching hopes to help shape when next you think about our gifts and roles in the body. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions?...

(1 Cor 12:1 - 11) Today, we begin a big one: Spiritual Gifts. There's a lot to say in this series and we kicked off largely with an introduction. We hope it helps clarify a few things going ahead. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz -------------------------------------------- If yo...

(1 Cor 11:17 - 34) Today, we discuss the second big issue mentioned chapter 11: Issues regarding the Lord's supper. What did it really mean and what does it symbolize? What does it mean to partake of the meal unworthily? What were the consequences? This teaching would help you appreciate this sacred meal the church has always practiced. We trust it would bless you! --------------------------------...

(1 Cor 11:2 - 16) Today, we begin one of the two big issues in chapter 11: Issues relating to head covering. What's so spiritual about covering the head? How should the church handle this today? This would be a teaching we hope you would appreciate, regardless of your stance on it. We trust it would bless you! -------------------------------------------- Got any questions? Feel free to reach me (D...

(1 Cor 10:14 - 33) Today, we conclude our teaching on 1 Cor 10 and by extension, the general conversation around food offered to idols, bearing with the weaknesses of others, and choosing to serve others over ourselves. We also explore what idolatry really looks like in the world we live in today. We trust that this episode would bless you in no small way! -----------------------------------------...

(1 Cor 10:1 - 13) Today, we take another step forward as we begin chapter 10. Paul gives another reason as to why the matter concerning food offered to idols is not as simple as "nothing's wrong". In this teaching, we explore the dangers of idolatry as we study the lives of the Israelites that walked through the wilderness. We trust it would bless you! --------------------------------------------...

(1 Cor 9:17 - 27) Today, we bring an end to chapter 9 but definitely not the topic of forgoing rights for the sake of the gospel. Once more, we see how Paul makes several cultural compromises to ensure that the gospel spreads easier and how we've all been called to sacrifice, regardless of how that plays out in our personal contexts. There's also a little textual gruel at the end! What does Paul m...