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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter four. Today he talks about the real purpose of rules which is teach self-regulation so that we can have freedom and live by the spirit. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter four. Today he talks about remembering where our standing with God comes from: through Christ, not our own rituals and laws. Today's Passage Galatians 4:28-31 - Now you, brothers and sisters, like Isaac, are children of promise. At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter four. Today he talks about why we want others to be and think like us around Christian doctrine. Today's Passage Galatians 4:17-20 - Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you from us, so that you may have zeal for them. It is fine to be zealous, provide...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter four. Today he talks about how our freedom becomes under attack because we willingly return to slavery in rules and rituals. Today's Passage Galatians 4:8-11 - Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—h...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter four. Today he talks about the freedom we have in becoming children of God. Today's Passage Galatians 4:6-7 - Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, Go...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter three. Today he talks about what it means to be a child of God. Today's Passage Galatians 3:26-29 - So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is t...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter three. Today he talks about what the purpose of the law was which is show us our need for grace and to be a guardian. Today's Passage Galatians 3:21-25 - Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainl...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter three. Today he talks about how the Law does not supersede the promise that was given to Abraham 430 years before. Today's Passage Galatians 3:15-18 - Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter three. Today he talks about God delighting in blessing those who don't deserve it. Today's Passage Galatians 3:12-14 - The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, fo...

In this episode, Bryce Vaught continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter three. Today he talks about Paul exhorting the church to return to a reliance upon God, not on the self. Today's Passage Galatians 3:10-11 - For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Brady Randall sit down to have a conversation about some common objections to Christianity and what the best approaches are to answering them pointing people the truth of the Bible. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference or things not explicitl...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter two. Today he talks about Paul's role in surrendering himself to the cross of Christ. Today's Passage Galatians 2:19-21 - “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the b...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter two. Today he talks about how Paul plays the role of disruptor in how he confronts those forcing Gentile Christians to follow Jewish customs. Today's Passage Galatians 2:14-18 - When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a J...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter two. Today he talks about the issue of table fellowship and why we shouldn't create requirements for fellowship that aren't gospel centered. Today's Passage Galatians 2:11-12 - When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter two. Today he talks about the purpose of circumcision, how it mirrors our own debates today, and Paul's role in this issue. Today's Passage Galatians 2:6-10 - As for those who were held in high esteem—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—they added nothing to m...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Galatians in chapter two. Today he talks about the roles that Paul plays in order to be faithful to the Gospel. Today's Passage Galatians 2:1-3 - Then fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas; and Titus came along, too. I went there because God revealed to me that I should go. While I was...

Jonathan Thiede sits down with Ministry Support Coordinator, Katie Thomas, to discuss the book Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles that can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month! Buy the book! - https://tinyurl.com/mr442e8y Do you h...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series on the book of Galatians. Today he talks about the Roman emperor Claudius who reigned during the time of the early church and what his rule was like. Today's Passage Galatians 1:3-5 - Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series on the book of Galatians. Today he talks about Stephen's message to the Sanhedrin before his stoning and how Paul might have thought about it after his conversion. Today's Passage Galatians 1:1-2 - Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— and all the brothers w...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series on the book of Galatians. Today he talks about the doctrine of original sin the three fundamental truths of the Gospel. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical content f...

In this episode, Dan Shields continues a series on the book of Galatians. Today he talks about Martin Luther's rejection of the Gospel of works and recognition of the Gospel of faith and grace. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podca...

In this episode, Dan Shields begins a series on the book of Galatians. Today he talks about Martin Luther's life and introduces Paul's letter to the church of Galatia. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you can also find the Perspectives podcast and other Biblical...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes a series on the book of Philemon. Today he talks about how restored relationships bring about a refreshment in our soul both individually and as a church community. Today's Scripture Philemon 1:20 - I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provi...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Philemon. Today he talks about Paul's role as a third-party in this reconciliation process between Philemon and Onesimus. Today's Scripture Proverbs 18:17 - The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day f...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Philemon. Today he talks about when we are the one who has offended or done wrong and how we seek reconciliation. Today's Scripture Matthew 5:23-24 - So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconcile...