Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

  The study of Scripture can be either a mere literary study of an influential historical book or a profound encounter with the living God. Each experience hinges upon the crucial question, Who is Jesus Christ? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 9, "Who is Jesus Christ" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." Anyone can join our community of students a...

  Reading the Bible without the big picture of Salvation History can be frustrating. How can we understand Salvation History as the big picture of God's continuous self-revelation leading to the incarnation of Jesus Christ gradually and in stages? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 8, "An Overview of Salvation History" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible....

The Bible itself proclaims that Scripture is not a matter of one's own interpretation, so what are the principles we need to be mindful of when trying to interpret it correctly? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 7, "How to Interpret the Bible" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson an...

The sacrifices mandated in Leviticus seem very archaic and irrelevant to us. However, they are full typology for understanding the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But, first, what are sacrifices and why do we offer them? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "The Priestly Code (Lev 1-10)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Leviticus: A Holy People For A Holy God." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone...

Many accept the Bible as authoritative and inspired by God without asking the fundamental question of its origin. Where did we get the Bible? By what authority do we know that it's inspired at all? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 6, "The Canon of Scripture" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire...

  Is it true that the Bible is filled with endless errors and contradictions? If so, shouldn't we dismiss it as another work of human hands?  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 5, "Errors and Dark Passages of Scripture" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and o...

Leviticus is arguably one of the least appreciated books of the Old Testament. Yet, there are many compelling reasons why we should study, and love, this book! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 1, "Why Study Leviticus? A General Introduction" from Dr. Nick's course, "Leviticus: A Holy People For A Holy God." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our com...

Many claim that the Bible is just the final copy of a copy of a copy of a copy, etc. Therefore, the Bible is not historically reliable but contains many errors that were introduced by copyists. Is that true? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 4, "The Historical Reliability of the Bible" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." This sample was taken from the...

What is Divine Revelation and why is it important for understanding who and what God is? Is it necessary? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "Divine Revelation and Its Transmission" from Dr. Nick's course, "Scripture 101: A General Introduction to the Bible." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (an...

God wants to continue dwelling among his people after they leave Mt. Sinai. The Tabernacle, therefore, should be understood as a portable Mt. Sinai to accomplish that. But it is simultaneously the restoration of the Garden of Eden as well! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 10, "Proper Worship: The Tabernacle" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from...

  Within a few weeks of the ratification of the Sinai Covenant Israel commits a sin so egregious that the prophets liken it to spiritual harlotry.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 9, "Spiritual Harlotry: The Golden Calf" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of stu...

  Mt. Sinai is the high point of the Book of Exodus. Yet, it foreshadows even greater mysteries in the New Testament typologically. Here are three ways how.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 8, "From Slavery to Sonship, Part 2" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream th...

Israel was called to be God's special possession, not at the expense of all the nations, but precisely to bless all the nations! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 7, "From Slavery to Sonship, Part 1" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and o...

Recently redeemed from Egypt, Israel sadly shows signs of doubt and rebellion as they begin their journey to Mt. Sinai. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 6, "The Journey to Mt. Sinai" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and ot...

What was the rationale behind the 10th plague? Was God a murderer to kill all the firstborn sons of Egypt or was it just? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 5, "Salvation Through Blood and Water" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other...

In the first "face off" between Moses and Pharaoh we find important themes that underscore the entire conflict of the plagues. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 4, "War with Egypt: The Plagues" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and ot...

Why does Moses take off his sandals when approaching the burning bush? It's not because they're dirty! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 3, "The Call of Moses" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenev...

The Call of Abraham is directly related to the story of the Tower of Babel. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Genesis. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed acc...

Genesis 12:1-3 is the key to understanding the rest of Salvation History and the entire plot of Scripture. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Genesis. 🚨Please visit — 💻 ScriptureAndTradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studie...

When God commanded Abraham to leave all that he had and go to the land, Abraham obeyed but not perfectly. Let's see how. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Genesis. 🚨Please visit — 💻 ScriptureAndTradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bib...

The Bible said Pharaoh dealt shrewdly with Israel to oppress them. What was his plan and what does that echo?  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "The Birth and Upbringing of Moses" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other course...

When God told Abram to go outside and count the stars as a sign of the multitude of his descendants, there is a little detail that most people miss. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Genesis. 🚨Please visit — 💻 ScriptureAndTradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and acces...

The Exodus is the quintessential and paradigmatic story of God's redemption of his people in the Bible, not just in the Old Testament but in the New Testament as well!  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 1, "Laying the Foundation: A General Introduction to Exodus" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery to Sonship." This sample was taken from the live course, but anyone can...

St. Augustine makes a powerful statement on what congregation is the true Church. Enjoy this short reflection on a brief quote from a Church Father to demonstrate that the life, beliefs, and worship of the early church was undeniably Roman Catholic. 🚨Please visit — 💻 ScriptureAndTradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio...

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure in the book of Genesis with only a couple verses dedicated to his story. Yet, he is one of the most important figures in Salvation History. Who is he? Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Genesis. 🚨Please visit — 💻 ScriptureAndTradition.com 💻 — to join our community of...