Pure and Simple Bible

(1 of 2) The first murder in human history is a tragedy on many levels. How could one brother turn on another so violently? What lessons can be learned from the grave of Abel? Join guest RC Cope and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss Genesis 4 and the lessons that Cain and Abel can still teach us today.

What do we do when we read about some of the tougher parts of God's character? How do we make sense of God's justice, vengeance, and wrath? Join guest Brooks Criswell and Jonathan Edwards discuss a biblical account of trusting God in times of uncertainty.

What do we do when we read about some of the tougher parts of God's character? How do we make sense of God's justice, vengeance, and wrath? Join guest Brooks Criswell and Jonathan Edwards discuss a biblical account of trusting God in times of uncertainty.

(2 of 2) What is going in the first part of 1 Corinthians 11? These Bible verses are rarely studied or preached on because many are uncertain how to interpret the teaching. Stuart Crouch is back on the podcast, this time interviewing Jonathan about the chapter and how we can all find a common understanding from a very special set of Scriptures.

(1 of 2) What is going in the first part of 1 Corinthians 11? These Bible verses are rarely studied or preached on because many are uncertain how to interpret the teaching. Stuart Crouch is back on the podcast, this time interviewing Jonathan about the chapter and how we can all find a common understanding from a very special set of Scriptures.

(2 of 2) A woman was in great pain. She lived her life, essentially, as an outcast. She was not welcomed at family and religious gatherings. She was out of money. She was growing worse. She was likely made fun of and ridiculed. It’s possible that she felt death was not far off for her. She was completely out of answers, having tried everything possible... Join guest Jacob McKinney and Jonathan Edw...

(1 of 2) A woman was in great pain. She lived her life, essentially, as an outcast. She was not welcomed at family and religious gatherings. She was out of money. She was growing worse. She was likely made fun of and ridiculed. It’s possible that she felt death was not far off for her. She was completely out of answers, having tried everything possible... Join guest Jacob McKinney and Jonathan Edw...

(2 of 2) What does it mean to be a "royal priesthood"? This phrase is very common in Christian verbiage, but have we paused to consider what it means? Bryce Whittacker is back on the show to help us understand that we are God's priests now: 1) We carry God's presence, (2) We have an inheritance and yet (3) we have a high priest that is greater than the Old Testament system. Check it out now!

(1 of 2) What does it mean to be a "royal priesthood"? This phrase is very common in Christian verbiage, but have we paused to consider what it means? Bryce Whittacker is back on the show to help us understand that we are God's priests now: 1) We carry God's presence, (2) We have an inheritance and yet (3) we have a high priest that is greater than the Old Testament system. Check it out now!

(Part 2) Nathan Battey joins us for a walk through Acts chapter 12, a scene which is an incredibly powerful exclamation point that Christ reigns. You'll see it with fresh eyes and grow in your understanding and appreciation for just how relevant and important this chapter is.

Nathan Battey joins us for a walk through Acts chapter 12, a scene which is an incredibly powerful exclamation point that Christ reigns. You'll see it with fresh eyes and grow in your understanding and appreciation for just how relevant and important this chapter is.

Bible reading, Bible study, and Practicing Prayer. How can these practices help us train for godliness? Join guest Stuart Crouch and Jonathan Edwards as they talk about what training looks like when we are ready to start training for godliness.

How can we *train* to be godly? Join guest Stuart Crouch and Jonathan Edwards as they talk about what training looks like when we are ready to start training for godliness.

Join host Jonathan Edwards in a discussion of pruning, grafting and abiding when it comes to being a follower of Jesus.

2 of 2. Join Wesley Hubbard and Jonathan Edwards as we explore the beginning of one of the greatest sermons ever preached, Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount." In this miniseries, we focus on the Beatitudes, the "happy blessings" that Jesus' followers should expect when they devote themselves to Jesus. Some of these blessings may not feel very happy. Why would Jesus use them? Let's find out together.

1 of 2. Join Wesley Hubbard and Jonathan Edwards as we explore the beginning of one of the greatest sermons ever preached, Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount." In this miniseries, we focus on the Beatitudes, the "happy blessings" that Jesus' followers should expect when they devote themselves to Jesus. Some of these blessings may not feel very happy. Why would Jesus use them? Let's find out together.

To the Jewish reader almost three thousand years ago, a reference to Edom brought back a millennium of connected history. But a Bible student in the twenty first century AD likely will not see the same connections. With that in mind, we will consider some questions to help guide our study: Who were the Edomites? Are there any extra-biblical sources to confirm their place in history? What happened...

Have you ever heard the phrase, "We're a perfect church made up of perfect people"? What do people mean when they say that? How might someone interpret this? Join me on an exploration of this phrase and some Scriptures that help us express a more biblical way of our flawed yet perfected nature.

(2 of 2) "What are you worth?" When you hear that questions, there are various ways to answer it. Perhaps you are thinking about financial assets, social media followers, or something completely different. We all value ourselves and our worth in one way or another. There was a time in John 8 when the worth of a woman was brought before Jesus. Everyone saw her as unworthy. What did Jesus see? Join...

"What are you worth?" When you hear that questions, there are various ways to answer it. Perhaps you are thinking about financial assets, social media followers, or something completely different. We all value ourselves and our worth in one way or another. There was a time in John 8 when the worth of a woman was brought before Jesus. Everyone saw her as unworthy. What did Jesus see? Join guest Kev...

Some chapters in the Bible are very special. Are all chapters helpful? Certainly! But like a marriage, there are certain days across decades of a relationship that may be more memorable than others. So it is with the Bible. And one of these chapters is Acts 2. Acts 2 is such a special time in Bible history. This week, Jonathan preaches from Acts 2 in an expository way and we invite you to open you...

(2 of 2) Psalm 23 may be one of the most popular and beloved chapters in the Bible. For centuries, people around the world have turned to it for comfort. But have we always understood it's content the way David, a shepherd, intended it to be? How can we "non-shepherds" better understand a psalm that uses the imagery of sheep and shepherd so richly? Find out on this miniseries.

(1 of 2) Psalm 23 may be one of the most popular and beloved chapters in the Bible. For centuries, people around the world have turned to it for comfort. But have we always understood it's content the way David, a shepherd, intended it to be? How can we "non-shepherds" better understand a psalm that uses the imagery of sheep and shepherd so richly? Find out on this miniseries.

(2 of 2)How could we ever compare to Paul when it comes to personal evangelism? Thoughts of inadequacies, maybe a lack of knowledge, fear of rejection or mockery all play a part in holding us back from sharing the faith. Yet, there was still the responsibility to go forth in the name of the Lord. This conversation explores Paul in Acts 17 and how we can be encouraged, inspired, and trained to grow...

(1 of 2)How could we ever compare to Paul when it comes to personal evangelism? Thoughts of inadequacies, maybe a lack of knowledge, fear of rejection or mockery all play a part in holding us back from sharing the faith. Yet, there was still the responsibility to go forth in the name of the Lord. This conversation explores Paul in Acts 17 and how we can be encouraged, inspired, and trained to grow...