Pure and Simple Bible

The second of a three part mini-series on building a family altar. In today's episode, Timothy and Jonathan talk about fostering a healthy mindset + practice of the family altar.

When studying the Bible, you’ll find the earliest altars, the ones that we will use as a visual in this study, were just a pile of rocks. What can we know about them? I suggest that there are some amazing parallels to the ancient altar in the New Testament. Today, we’re specifically going to look at the parallels between the ancient altars and the family altar. This will be a slow burn, and I invi...

In Ezekiel 18, the prophet addresses a cliché, a proverb, that the Judean captives are using to describe their condition: “the fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.” The Lord expresses shock that anyone would think that He would punish one generation for the sins of another generation. In His response He gives two reasons why this proverb is wrong. Both of the r...

In Ezekiel 18, the prophet addresses a cliché, a proverb, that the Judean captives are using to describe their condition: “the fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.” The Lord expresses shock that anyone would think that He would punish one generation for the sins of another generation. In His response He gives two reasons why this proverb is wrong. Both of the r...

Jeremiah 29:11 reads: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." When initially reading this verse , it is encouraging because it indicates that God has a plan for us, and those plans will allow for us to prosper, giving us hope for the future. For example, if a person has a bad day,...

Jeremiah 29:11 reads: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." When initially reading this verse , it is encouraging because it indicates that God has a plan for us, and those plans will allow for us to prosper, giving us hope for the future. For example, if a person has a bad day,...

Do you try to close the sale or plant the seed? Join guest Bob Cunningham and Jonathan Edwards discuss some practical tips and Scriptural insight on how every person can improve as a personal evangelist to their family and friends.

Do you try to close the sale or plant the seed? Join guest Bob Cunningham and Jonathan Edwards discuss some practical tips and Scriptural insight on how every person can improve as a personal evangelist to their family and friends.

(Part 2 of 2) How in the world could the early church's greatest persecutor ever become her greatest preacher? Only by the grace of God. Join Jonathan and guest Bob Loudermilk talk about one of the most cherished conversion stories of all time.

(Part 1 of 2) How in the world could the early church's greatest persecutor ever become her greatest preacher? Only by the grace of God. Join Jonathan and guest Bob Loudermilk talk about one of the most cherished conversion stories of all time.

Hate is such a strong word. Yet there are certain things that God hates! How can we reconcile a loving God who hates? Join father and son (Doug and Jonathan) as they consider Proverbs 6:16-19.

Hate is such a strong word. Yet there are certain things that God hates! How can we reconcile a loving God who hates? Join father and son (Doug and Jonathan) as they consider Proverbs 6:16-19.

​Part two of a very important conversation. Murmuring can seem like such an insignificant activity, but it is a dripping water that can slowly break down rock solid faith. Join Jonathan and guest Justin Owen discuss the murmuring of the Israelites wandering int he wilderness, and how we can avoid their same troubles today.

Murmuring can seem like such an insignificant activity, but it is a dripping water that can slowly break down rock solid faith. Join Jonathan and guest Justin Owen discuss the murmuring of the Israelites wandering int he wilderness, and how we can avoid their same troubles today.

Have you ever heard of the Biblical concept of "providence"? And if you have, is the Pharaoh's daughter the first person to come to your mind when you think of it? Join Brett Hickey and Jonathan Edwards discuss how providence works and how this ancient princess shows the power of God's providence. For more info, go to www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast

Have you ever heard of the Biblical concept of "providence"? And if you have, is the Pharaoh's daughter the first person to come to your mind when you think of it? Join Brett Hickey and Jonathan Edwards discuss how providence works and how this ancient princess shows the power of God's providence. For more info, go to www.pureandsimplebible.com/podcast

(Part 2 of 2) What does it mean to live with dignity? Or to die with dignity? Join Greg Gay and Jonathan Edwards discuss the concept of dignity (and false dignity), as well as how Christians can grow old and face death with the dignity that is found in Christ.

(Part 1 of 2) What does it mean to live with dignity? Or to die with dignity? Join Greg Gay and Jonathan Edwards discuss the concept of dignity (and false dignity), as well as how Christians can grow old and face death with the dignity that is found in Christ.

A continuation of last week's episode, and part 2 of a miniseries on music in the church. Should Christians use musical instruments to aid their worship, or sing acapella?

Show Notes: *The following are a collection of New Testament Scriptures that show the NT teaching about music: 1. Singing has been authorized in our mouths and hearts – Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16 2. We are to sing in the assembly – Hebrews 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:26 3. Worship is universal, meaning all humans are capable of worship. Instruments would have to be universally used if acceptable....

All Christians believe in immortality but how will we exist? Will we transition to an invisible, spirit world or will we possess a body and if the latter, what kind of body? The same body? Believers have grappled with these questions through the ages. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul argues that if Jesus could rise again, which they believed, why can’t we? If there is no resurrection, then Jesus was not...

All Christians believe in immortality but how will we exist? Will we transition to an invisible, spirit world or will we possess a body and if the latter, what kind of body? The same body? Believers have grappled with these questions through the ages. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul argues that if Jesus could rise again, which they believed, why can’t we? If there is no resurrection, then Jesus was not...

When Peter denied Jesus three times, he went out and wept bitterly. After Jesus resurrection, He asked Peter a simple question three times: "Do you love me more than these?" Could there be more to this than a simple question? Join Jonathan and guest Haden Ayers talk about John 21, and the simple question with a profound message.

When Peter denied Jesus three times, he went out and wept bitterly. After Jesus resurrection, He asked Peter a simple question three times: "Do you love me more than these?" Could there be more to this than a simple question? Join Jonathan and guest Haden Ayers talk about John 21, and the simple question with a profound message.

As members of the body of Christ, we have an eternal reward of salvation waiting for us, but in our anticipation of it, there is a task of high demand: holiness. Join Noah and Jonathan discuss what holiness is and what it is not (a "holier than thou" attitude). Additionally, they'll talk about the opposite of holiness (sin) and the mechanics of holiness (the how and the why).