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Bible In Order Podcast
Hosted by David Doty · EN
Chronologically studying the Bible until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God (Ephesians 4:13)
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Finding God's Will in Marriage, Singleness, Divorce & Remarriage - 1 Corinthians 7 Explained
2w ago00:08:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMany Christians desperately want to know God's will when it comes to marriage, singleness, divorce, and remarriage. Yet the closer a decision gets to our heart, the harder it can be to see clearly.In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul addresses some of the most personal and emotionally charged questions believers face. But here's what most people miss: this chapter is not primarily about marriage. It is about learning how to faithfully seek God's will and remain devoted to Christ regardless of our circumstances.In this study, we examine Paul's teaching on singleness, marriage, divorce, remarriage, and spiritual devotion. We also explore why 1 Corinthians 7 should not be treated as a one-size-fits-all relationship manual, but rather as pastoral guidance designed to help believers walk faithfully with God.Topics covered in this episode:• Why 1 Corinthians 7 is about faithful devotion to Christ• The biblical value of singleness• The biblical value of marriage• Believers married to unbelievers• Divorce and remarriage in Scripture• Seeking God's will in difficult circumstances• Remaining faithful where God has called you• Finding hope, grace, and wisdom during painful seasonsIf you're wrestling with relationship questions, seeking God's direction, or trying to understand what Scripture teaches about marriage and singleness, this study will help you approach these issues through the lens of faithful devotion to Christ.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Who Really Owns Christians? (It's Not Who You Think.) 1 Corinthians 6 Explained
2w ago00:08:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMost Christians have heard the phrase, “You are not your own,” but very few live as though it is true.In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul addresses two issues that seem completely unrelated: lawsuits among believers and sexual immorality. But beneath both problems is the same question: Who owns your life?In this teaching, we walk through the full context of 1 Corinthians 6 and discover why Paul’s famous statement is not a burden but a source of freedom. If we belong to Christ, then our rights, our bodies, and our choices are no longer centered on self-interest but on God's purpose.This chapter challenges modern ideas about personal freedom, self-expression, and individual rights while revealing a deeper truth about our identity in Christ.Key topics covered:Why believers were taking each other to courtThe connection between lawsuits and sexual immoralityWhat Paul means by “such were some of you”Washed, sanctified, and justified explainedTrue freedom versus slavery to sinWhat it means to be united with ChristWhy your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit“You are not your own” in its full biblical contextWhat it means to be bought with a priceBut here's what most people miss: Paul does not begin with behavior modification. He begins with identity. Understanding who you already are in Christ changes how you live.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Why Church Discipline and Tolerance Both Feel Wrong - 1 Corinthians 5
2w ago00:08:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHave you ever noticed how church discipline often feels wrong no matter which extreme you look at?Some churches publicly shame people in ways that seem disconnected from the heart of Christ. Others tolerate obvious sin and call it grace. But what if both approaches miss the context of Scripture?In this episode, we walk through 1 Corinthians 5 and examine what Paul was actually teaching about church discipline, accountability, judgment, restoration, and the difference between how believers should relate to one another versus how they should interact with the world.But here's what most people miss: Paul's instructions were written to a close-knit community of believers who genuinely knew one another and lived life together. Understanding that context changes how we apply these passages today.In this study you'll discover:What Paul meant by church disciplineWhy tolerance is not the same thing as loveWho believers are called to judge—and who they are notWhy restoration is the goal of biblical correctionHow modern church structures differ from the early churchWhat 2 Corinthians reveals about the outcome Paul desiredWhy Christians should focus on being ministers of reconciliationThis is where it shifts: the issue is not punishment versus grace. The issue is whether we are applying Scripture according to its intended context and purpose.Join the conversation and continue growing with us:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Words Are Strong. This Is Stronger. - 1 Corinthians 4 Explained
3w ago00:08:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if some of the most confident, polished, and impressive-sounding people you will ever meet are not the same people God is impressed with?In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul confronts a problem that still exists today: confusing appearance with spiritual authority. The believers in Corinth were impressed by status, eloquence, and people who sounded important. But Paul reveals a completely different standard for evaluating leaders, teachers, and even ourselves.This chapter challenges us to examine whether we are pursuing the appearance of spiritual strength or the transformed life that only God’s power can produce. It reminds us that everything we have is a gift from God, that pride blinds us to grace, and that true kingdom authority is revealed through humility, endurance, faithfulness, and love.But here’s what most people miss: the kingdom of God is not measured by impressive words. It is measured by the power of God at work in a person’s life.In this episode, we explore:* What makes a godly leader according to Paul* Why pride is so dangerous to spiritual growth* The question that destroys self-righteousness: “What do you have that you did not receive?”* Why the apostles embraced suffering while Corinth pursued comfort* The importance of loving correction within the church* The difference between talk and true spiritual power* How to recognize authentic kingdom authorityIf you’ve ever wondered how to distinguish between spiritual appearance and spiritual reality, 1 Corinthians 4 gives a clear answer.If this teaching encourages you, join our growing community:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →The Sign of Spiritual Maturity Nobody Talks About: 1 Corinthians 3 Explained
3w ago00:08:54Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the very thing you use to prove your spiritual maturity is actually exposing your spiritual immaturity?In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul delivers a sobering warning to believers. You can know Scripture, follow respected teachers, defend your theological positions, and still remain spiritually immature. The evidence of maturity is not merely knowledge. It is Christlike character.In this episode, we explore Paul’s challenge to the Corinthian church and discover why jealousy, division, and pride are signs of spiritual infancy. We also examine what it means to build on the only true foundation—Jesus Christ—and why every believer must carefully consider what they are building with.This chapter confronts modern church divisions, denominational pride, worship preferences, theological tribes, and the tendency to define ourselves by groups rather than by Christ Himself.Key Topics Covered:* Why spiritual maturity is more than biblical knowledge* The danger of division among believers* What Paul meant by spiritual infancy* “I follow Paul” versus “I follow Apollos” and modern equivalents* Building on the foundation of Jesus Christ* The testing fire of God* The corporate temple of God* Why fruit matters more than labels* How mature believers view disagreements within the churchBut here’s what most people miss: Paul isn’t primarily confronting bad theology in this chapter. He’s confronting pride.If this teaching encourages you, join our growing community:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →The Power Christians Should Never Use (And the One You Must) - 1 Corinthians 2
3w ago00:08:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMost Christians know they shouldn’t trust worldly wisdom, but what about worldly power?In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul exposes a danger that is far more subtle than many believers realize. We are often tempted to place our confidence in charisma, influence, intelligence, persuasive arguments, strong personalities, or human ability. Yet Paul points us toward something entirely different: dependence on the Holy Spirit.This chapter reveals why human power cannot produce spiritual life, why human wisdom cannot reveal God, and why genuine faith must rest on the power of God rather than the abilities of men. But here’s what most people miss: even good arguments, sound doctrine, and biblical knowledge are not enough apart from the Spirit’s work.In this study of 1 Corinthians 2, we explore Paul’s warning against trusting human strength and his call to live by revelation through the Holy Spirit. The chapter culminates with one of the most remarkable statements in Scripture: believers have the mind of Christ.Key Topics Covered* Why Paul rejected reliance on eloquence and human wisdom* The difference between human persuasion and spiritual power* Why worldly wisdom failed to recognize Jesus* The limitations of apologetics and intellectual reasoning* How the Holy Spirit reveals the deep things of God* Why spiritual maturity requires more than information* What it means to have the mind of Christ* Living the Christian life through grace and faithIf you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture and want to study the Bible in chronological order, join our community:Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Why the Cross Dismantles What Divides Us - If We Let It (1 Corinthians 1)
3w ago00:08:50Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy can two Christians read the same Bible and walk away emphasizing completely different things?In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul addresses a problem that still affects the church today: division. Some believers rally around teachers, denominations, traditions, or preferred doctrines. But Paul points us back to something deeper. The cross of Christ dismantles human boasting and reminds us that our identity is not found in a group, but in Jesus.This chapter does not teach that truth is unimportant. Instead, it reveals that unity begins when grace humbles us enough to recognize that Jesus is greater than our preferences, our traditions, and our church labels. Watch what happens as Paul exposes the root of division and calls believers back to the foundation of God's faithfulness.In this episode:Why Paul begins with grace before correctionThe danger of building identity around teachers and groupsThe difference between defending truth and elevating preferencesHow humility helps believers learn from one anotherWhy the message of the cross challenges worldly wisdomWhat true Christian unity looks like according to ScriptureHow Jesus becomes our wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemptionThe message of 1 Corinthians 1 remains just as relevant today. The cross removes our reason to boast and teaches us to receive one another with the same grace God has shown us.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Why Knowing Truth Is Not Enough - Acts 19 Explained
3w ago00:08:18Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailActs 19 exposes a question every Christian needs to consider: Is knowing the truth enough, or are we called to grow into spiritual maturity, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and personal conviction rooted in God’s Word?In this teaching, David walks through Paul’s encounter with the disciples in Ephesus, the warning found in the story of the seven sons of Sceva, and the deeper meaning of ekklesia. But here’s what most people miss: repeating true words is not the same as walking in truth that God has established in your own heart.You will see why believers must test what they hear, compare Scripture with Scripture, and seek God personally rather than building their faith on another person’s revelation. This is where it shifts from simply knowing about Jesus to growing in identity, authority, and maturity through the Holy Spirit.Key themes in this episode:Spiritual growth and maturityThe Holy Spirit in the believer’s lifeThe seven sons of ScevaTesting teaching against ScriptureThe Bereans and personal convictionWhat ekklesia means in Acts 19God’s people as His representatives in the worldJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Paul Feared. Apollos Lacked. But God? (Acts 18 Explained)
4w ago00:08:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailPaul was afraid enough that Jesus had to tell him, “Do not be afraid.” Apollos was eloquent, passionate, and able to teach publicly, yet his understanding was incomplete.This Acts 18 explained study shows that God does not only work through the fearless, polished, and fully prepared. Paul needed courage. Apollos needed a fuller understanding. Yet God continued to work through both of them.In Acts 18, Paul arrives in Corinth, works alongside Aquila and Priscilla, faces opposition, and keeps speaking because Jesus is with him. Later, Aquila and Priscilla lovingly help Apollos understand the way of God more accurately.This passage gives us a practical call to keep moving forward in obedience even when fear is present, and to remain humble enough to receive correction when God brings it.Key themes in this episode:Paul’s fear and the presence of ChristCourage to keep speaking in the face of oppositionApollos, humility, and receiving correctionAquila and Priscilla’s gracious exampleGrowing in a fuller understanding of God’s WordJoin the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Keep Away From These Believers? - 2 Thessalonians 3 Explained
4w ago00:08:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDoes 2 Thessalonians 3 tell Christians to reject believers who are living irresponsibly? Or is Paul calling the church to something deeper: loving boundaries, honest correction, humility, and restoration?In this teaching, David walks through 2 Thessalonians 3 in context. Paul’s instruction to “keep away” is not a license for shame, slander, harsh judgment, or treating another believer like an enemy. It is a call to create a loving boundary when someone is walking in willful disobedience.This episode explores the difference between someone who is unable to work and someone who is unwilling to take responsibility. It also examines why truth and love must remain together in the body of Christ. Truth without love becomes harsh judgment, but love without truth can enable destructive behavior.The goal is always restoration. We are called to speak the truth in love, remain humble, receive correction ourselves, and love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.Join the Bible In Order community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support BIO: https://bibleinorder.com/donate Support the show
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