The Bible by David Alley

The issue about the negative Jewish influence on Christian faith was influential and not always easy to discern, so much so that Peter himself was led astray, and then challenged by Paul. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul established churches in Galatia, but not long later others came through teaching them that they had to be circumcised to be a Christian. Paul is astonished that they are giving up on faith alone, and starting to go back to the Jewish laws. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Some people think that once saved, you will alwasy be saved, but in writing to the church in Corinth in 2 corinthians, Paul tells them to "examine themselves" and see if they are in the faith. In other words, even if you think you are saved, take nothing for granted. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 13 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There was a serious issue that Paul repeatedly faced, that was not disclosed to us by Paul, except that it was labelled a "thorn" in the flesh. This thing troubled him constantly so much that he prayed three times for it to be removed, but the Lord was not willing to remove it. This persistent problem kept Paul grounded, which he needed very much. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 12 an...

Paul continues to defend himself against the context of the False Apostles who have moved into Corinth in his absence. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 11 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Back in Corinth false apostles had arrived on the scene. And these false ministers undermined Paul, and his genuine apostolic ministry. Paul felt he had no option but to explain and defend himself, not for his own sake, but to protect them. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 10 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Sowing and Reaping is a concept increasingly popular, but some people have given away huge sums and become poor in the process. Does it really work? What is the go with giving and faith? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul now takes two chapters to talk about money and giving, starting with a the offering he was raising for the poor Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul paid a quick visit across the Adriatic sea from Ephesus to Corinth. It was short, and as it turned out painful. Paul talks about it in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul made a deliberate choice not to put any stumbling block in the way of another finding God. The result was that he was often humiliated, shamed, beaten or experience hardship. He was crushed, but not broken for the sake of others. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

It is the job of every believer to work with the ministry or reconciliation, that is bringing people back to God. AND, of course to reconcile people to each other in Christ. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

As believers we carry with us the most wonderful treasure of all, but you would not know it by looking at the broken lives we have. But our brokeness demonstrate how good God is. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul says that the first covenant was glorious... it had an ark of the covenant that could electrify people with its glory. The second/new covenant however is more glorious, but doesn't' come with anything physical or amazing like the ark. How exactly is it more glorious? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Being a minister of God's new covenant (which you are) is a special responsibility because God trusts you with his very own grace, a life-changing grace for others. What will you do with this trust? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul had some problems with the Corinthians, a bit like a parent with a troubled teenager. They belonged to each other, but were still trying to work it out. Paul writes his second (actually fourth) letter to the Corinthians and starts out trying to comfort them with Christ's comfort. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In closing the book of 1st Corinthians, Paul makes arrangements for a special offering, and before closing with a blessing makes personal requests. Here we meet some interesting people we never knew about. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 16 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this chapter Paul quotes a creed dated back to within just a few years of Christ's death. That's very cool on its own. But additionally this chapter explains the resurrection, which isn't just being raised back to the same life you had before. No its another thing entirely. This video explains. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Do Christians today prophecy? Its a question that not everyone agrees on, but once you listen to David explain more about the simplicity of prophecy, you might agree that yes every believer can and should. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 14 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

1 Corinthians 13 is known as the love chapter, often used at weddings, but is actually the middle part of a discussion about spiritual gifts as this video will explain. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 13 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Lord gives gifts to his church, and also gifts to individuals in the church for the benefit of the whole. Paul is now going to take three entire chapters to discuss this matter, starting right here. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 12 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is much ado or at least much confusion about head coverings. Well there is at least one simple way of thinking about it, as David explains. Also we go into the Communion Passage read in churches almost every Sunday. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 11 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The last two chapters of 1 Corinthians, Paul has been talking about meat offered to idols and how a Christian should handle that. It's always in the best interests of others. But what if an unbeliever offers you something and you think it "might" be bad but you don't know for sure? Here is how to handle that. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 10 and then discusses the chapter and these...

In the middle of a three chapter discussion of how to handle idol meat in a Christian church, Paul demonstrates how we should give up our rights, to what we want for the sake of others. He uses himself as an example.

Idol meat was actually a huge issue in Corinth, but one that seems to not quite fit into our society today, and yet there is an application that remains for us out of this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was single and seemed to think that was the best scenario in his case, but many people are terrified by the idea that God may call them to be single. To be single or not, that is the question it seems nobody wants to consider. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.