The New Testament Story

Who was the Apostle Paul? In this series, we are going to take a closer look at the life and works of one of the most influential people in history. But before we look at his letters, we need to ask: What do we actually know about him?   Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support   All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory   Want to see th...

What place does suffering have in the NT? Contrary to what we might think, it takes centre stage. Suffering is at the very core of the NT message. In fact, Jesus’ primary task in coming was to enter into the midst of human suffering and show us the way through it. In this week’s episode, we look at the different ways the NT encourages us to embrace and grow from it.   Support the podcast:&nbs...

What place does suffering have in the NT? Contrary to what we might think, it takes centre stage. Suffering is at the very core of the NT message. In fact, Jesus’ primary task in coming was to enter into the midst of human suffering and show us the way through it. In this week’s episode, we take a closer look at how the Christian message compared to others on offer at the time.  Support the p...

Should we pay pastors? Or, should they make tents—in other words, have a “real job”, like Paul? What does the NT really say about this?  Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Want to see the short video of this topic? Check it out here:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/06fGR2SFihU Rumble: https://rumble....

In last week’s podcast, we saw that Christians were not expected to tithe. However, there were two principle of tithing that still apply to us today. The first of these was supporting those in need. That’s the focus of this week’s episode. Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Want to see the short video of...

Do Christians have to tithe? It is something that is regularly taught in the church and yet, the New Testament never once says we have to do it. In this week’s episode, we will consider the original intention of tithing in the Old Testament and see whether or not it still applies today. Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support All my links:  https://link...

Does the New Testament really say that women can’t teach men? Does it really say that they can’t lead men? In this week’s episode, I want to look at 1 Tim 2:9–15, one of the more troubling passages in the NT and see if there’s more going on than meets the eye. And I want to suggest that it’s not really saying what we might think that it is.  Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testamen...

Does the New Testament really teach that wives everywhere have to submit to their husbands? In this week’s podcast, I want to look at one of the more troubling passages in the NT and see if there’s more going on than meets the eye. And I want to suggest that it’s not really saying what we might think that it is. Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support All my...

Is the bible really opposed to women? Must wives submit to their husbands? Is it true that women cannot teach men? In this series, I want to take a closer look at these difficult texts and suggest that there’s more to them than meets the eye. But in order to do that, we first need to look at what life was like for ancient wives and ask: was it any different for the Christian wives?   Support...

One of the fantastic aspects of the NT is that it is raw and honest in its portrayal of the main characters. It is very willing to show the flaws and failures as well as the successes. What this helps to reveal is the grace of the God about whom it is written. In this week’s instalment of the series, we are looking at another incredible story of redemption: Mark.  Support the channel: https:/...

One of the fantastic aspects of the NT is that it is raw and honest in its portrayal of the main characters. It is very willing to show the flaws and failures as well as the successes. What this helps to reveal is the grace of the God about whom it is written. In this week’s instalment of the series, we are looking at another incredible story of redemption: Peter.  All my links:  https:/...

One of the fantastic aspects of the NT is that it is raw and honest in its portrayal of the main characters. It is very willing to show the flaws and failures as well as the successes. What this helps to reveal is the grace of the God about whom it is written. In this series, we are going to look at three incredible stories of redemption, beginning with the “chief of all sinners”, Paul.  All...

Why was Paul arrested in Philippi? How does helping a slave girl result in a capital punishment? Can such a graphic story still offer us any encouragement today? In this week’s podcast, we are looking for answers to these questions. We take a closer look at the background of the charges. And we consider his response to the authorities and the challenge it offers us today.    All my links...

When Paul arrived in Philippi in 49 AD, he met a woman named Lydia, who became the first convert to Christianity in that city. In this week’s podcast, we take a closer look at this encounter and the subsequent relationship that she and the church at Philippi had with Paul.  All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Want to see the short video of this topic? Check it out here:  You...

Of all of the various religious, social, and political groups that existed in the Roman Empire, it was only the Christians that Rome actively persecuted. Why? In this two-part series, we will take a closer look at the reasons and the history of the Christian persecution in the first century of their existence.   All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Want to see the short video of t...

Of all of the various religious, social, and political groups that existed in the Roman Empire, it was only the Christians that Rome actively persecuted. Why? In this two-part series, we will take a closer look at the reasons and the history of the Christian persecution in the first century of their existence. All my links and latest content:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Want to see the shor...

How did Christianity come to take over the Roman Empire? How does a crucified carpenter come to replace the supreme gods of Greece and Rome? In this week’s topic, we are exploring the reasons why Christianity succeeded in the first century. What was it about the Christian faith that appealed to so many people? What did they have that so many people wanted? All my links:  https://linktr.ee/the...

How did Christianity come to take over the Roman Empire? How does a crucified carpenter come to replace the supreme gods of Greece and Rome? In this week’s topic, we are exploring the reasons why Christianity succeeded in the first century. What was it about the Christian faith that appealed to so many people? What did they have that so many people wanted?  All my links:  https://linktr....

How did Christianity come to take over the Roman Empire? How does a crucified carpenter come to replace the supreme gods of Greece and Rome? In this week’s topic, we explore the reasons why Christianity succeeded in the first century. What was it about the Christian faith that appealed to so many people? What did they have that so many people wanted?    All my links:  https://linktr...

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Who are your exemplars? Who are the role models you look to for inspiration? What does the New Testament tell us about finding them? In this week’s topic, we examine Jesus’ letter to that church in Revelation. What was it that they got right about this? We also look at Paul’s encouragement to the Philippians to imitate him. Why does he say imitate him? shouldn’t we imitate Christ? Finally, we will...

What’s the story with head coverings in Corinth? Why does he tell the women to cover their heads when they pray but then tell the men to  uncover  their heads when  they  pray? In this week’s topic, we will look at a possible reason why both the Corinthian women and the men were confused about this. And we’ll ask the question: what implications does it have for us today? All my...

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