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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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Bring Holiness to Completion in the Fear of God (2 Corinthians 7)
2w ago00:08:50Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if feeling bad about sin is not the same as repenting? And what if painful correction is not proof that God has rejected someone, but evidence that God is still working to restore that person?In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul explains the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. One produces repentance that leads to salvation without regret. The other produces death. This distinction helps us understand why genuine repentance goes beyond emotion and becomes visible through changed actions.This teaching also examines what it means to bring holiness to completion in the fear of God. Holiness is not the price we pay to become God’s children. It is the response of people who have already been received into His family.In this episode:Why God’s promises call believers toward holinessThe difference between remorse and genuine repentanceHow biblical correction can become an expression of loveWhy mature holiness becomes visibleHow character affects responsibility, influence, and stewardshipWhy grace and the fear of the Lord must not be separatedWhat the prosperity gospel leaves incompleteGod wants His people to walk closely with Him, remove what damages fellowship, and become mature enough to steward what He places in their hands.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Don't Receive God's Grace in Vain (2 Corinthians 6 Explained)
2w ago00:08:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSome people receive God’s grace in vain. It is possible to hear about grace, agree with it, and identify as a believer in the finished work of Jesus Christ while still resisting what grace was intended to produce.In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul warns believers not to receive God’s grace “toward an empty result.” Grace is freely given, but genuine grace produces reconciliation, faithful character, holiness, and undivided allegiance to God.This teaching examines Paul’s warning to the Corinthian church, the difference between worldly success and godly faithfulness, and what it means to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. The issue is not simply whether someone claims to believe the gospel. The issue is whether that person is willing to come out of worldliness and walk in holiness before God.In this episode:What it means to receive God’s grace in vainWhy grace should produce transformationHow Paul’s suffering demonstrated faithful ministryThe difference between worldly influence and godly authorityWhat “unequally yoked” means beyond marriageWhy believers must reject divided loyaltiesGod’s call to come out of worldliness and be set apartGod’s grace calls us to reconciliation. It should produce faithful character and lead to undivided allegiance.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Biblical Illiteracy Starts With This Mistake (2 Corinthians 5 Explained)
2w ago00:08:48Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat does it actually mean to “walk by faith, not by sight”?In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul is not giving Christians an isolated slogan. He is describing how believers live in temporary bodies, endure hardship, prepare to stand before Christ, and keep eternity in view.But here’s what most people miss: this chapter connects our new identity in Christ with our responsibility to serve as ambassadors of reconciliation. David walks through 2 Corinthians 5 in context and examines the judgment seat of Christ, the fear of the Lord, the message of reconciliation, and what it means to become the righteousness of God.In this episode, you will learn:Why our physical bodies are described as temporary tentsWhat “we walk by faith, not by sight” means in contextWhy believers will appear before the judgment seat of ChristWhat it means to be a new creation in ChristHow Christians are called to represent Christ as ambassadorsWhy the Christian life is about more than going to heaven somedayhttps://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Your Best Life is NOT Now. (2 Corinthians 4 Explained)
3w ago00:08:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDoes Christian faithfulness guarantee a comfortable life? In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul presents a very different picture: affliction without being crushed, perplexity without despair, persecution without abandonment, and suffering that points beyond this present age.This teaching examines why a believer’s best life is not now—and why that is not bad news. The treasure of the gospel has been placed in fragile jars of clay so that the power will clearly belong to God rather than us.In this episode, David walks through 2 Corinthians 4 and explains:Why faithful servants do not lose heartHow ministry is built on God’s mercyWhy Paul refused to water down the Word of GodWhat the treasure in jars of clay representsWhy suffering is not necessarily evidence that something has gone wrongHow present affliction compares with eternal gloryWhy the promises of God are greater than temporary comfortThe Christian message has never been about escaping every difficulty in this life. It is about comfort in suffering, peace that transcends understanding, spiritual transformation, resurrection, and an eternal hope that cannot be taken away.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →How do Christians Grow Spiritually? | 2 Corinthians 3 Explained
3w ago00:08:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailDo you ever feel like you are not growing spiritually as quickly as you would like? You may see people doing great things for the Lord and wish you were more like them, but struggle to understand how that transformation happens.In this teaching on 2 Corinthians 3, David explains why spiritual growth is not simply about keeping more rules. Transformation happens as we behold the glory of the Lord. The more we look at Jesus, spend time in His Word, and seek Him in prayer, the more we become like Him.This chapter also reveals:Why the Corinthian believers were Paul’s letter of recommendationWhat it means that “the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life”Why Moses wore a veilThe freedom available through the Holy SpiritHow believers are transformed from glory to gloryWhy the fruit in someone’s followers matters more than their credentials or popularityWe become like what we focus on. When our attention is fixed on Jesus, His character begins to be formed in us.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Correction, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Sincere Bible Teaching | 2 Corinthians 2 Explained
3w ago00:09:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSecond Corinthians chapter 2 can be difficult to understand because we enter in the middle of an ongoing conversation between Paul and the Corinthian church. Paul had brought painful but necessary correction, and now he was teaching the believers how to respond when that correction led to repentance.How should Christians balance truth and grace? When does correction become necessary? And what should happen after someone repents?In this study of 2 Corinthians 2 explained, David examines Paul’s teaching about church discipline, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the danger of tolerating open, unrepentant sin. Biblical correction is not condemnation. It is an expression of love that seeks repentance, restoration, and renewed fellowship.But here’s what most people miss: correction is not the end of the process. When someone truly repents, believers must be willing to forgive, reconcile, and rebuild the relationship rather than permanently burning the bridge.This chapter also challenges Christians to examine how the Word of God is being taught. Paul refused to become a peddler of God’s Word. He would not hide difficult truths, soften Scripture, or change his message to gain followers or financial success.In this episode:Why Paul’s previous visit caused sorrowThe purpose of biblical correction and church disciplineWhy tolerating open sin is not genuine graceWhat Christians should do when someone repentsThe importance of forgiveness and reconciliationHow difficult relationships can expose pride and selfishnessWhat it means to be the aroma of ChristHow to recognize those who peddle the Word of Godhttps://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →How to Recognize Truly Godly Church Leaders | 2 Corinthians 1 Explained
3w ago00:07:44Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHow can you recognize a true godly leader? In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul says he is an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. His calling is demonstrated through his willingness to suffer, serve others, follow the Spirit, and remain faithful to his word.Paul explains that God comforts us in our tribulation so that we can share that same comfort with others. The Christian life is not about using faith to make this life more comfortable. It is about denying ourselves, putting the needs of others first, and following the example of Jesus.In this teaching from 2 Corinthians 1, David examines:Why Paul’s suffering confirmed his callingHow God uses our tribulation to help othersWhy Christian faith points toward our future hopeWhat Jesus teaches us about forgiveness and being unoffendableHow to recognize a true godly leaderWhy believers must be led by the SpiritThe spiritual importance of keeping our wordA true godly leader is not defined by ambition, inheritance, eloquence, financial success, or personal recognition. Godly leadership is revealed through obedience to God and a willingness to suffer for the benefit of the people being served.If this teaching encourages you to seek Christ above worldly gain, consider joining our community for deeper Bible study and discussion.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →What Godly Leadership Looks Like | 1 Corinthians 16 Explained
3w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail1 Corinthians 16 reveals a kind of spiritual leadership that looks very different from control, pressure, or personality-driven influence. Paul gives clear direction, handles money with accountability, protects Timothy, urges Apollos without forcing him, and calls every act of strength to be done in love.But here’s what most people miss: Paul’s authority did not cause him to treat other believers as inferior. His leadership was rooted in service, real relationships, generosity, freedom, and genuine affection for the people he served.In this teaching, David walks through:Giving without emotional manipulationFinancial accountability in the early churchPaul’s relationship with Timothy and ApollosThe difference between godly counsel and controlWhy biblical submission is not blind obedienceThe connection between truth, strength, and loveWhy faithful service reveals trustworthy leadershipGodly leadership does not demand honor while avoiding responsibility. It serves first and seeks the good of other people.If this teaching encourages you to seek Christ above worldly gain, consider joining our community for deeper Bible study and discussion.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →If Christ Wasn’t Raised, Nothing Else Matters | 1 Corinthians 15 Explained
4w ago00:09:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if Jesus died for our sins but never rose from the dead? Would Christianity still offer wisdom, comfort, and a better way to live—or would the entire message collapse?In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul explains why the resurrection is not a secondary Christian doctrine. It is the foundation of the gospel and the source of our future hope. If Christ was not raised, our faith is in vain, we remain in our sins, and those who died believing in Him have perished.But Christ was raised.In this teaching, we examine what Paul calls matters of first importance: Jesus died for our sins, was buried, rose on the third day, and appeared to many witnesses.We also explore:Why Christians cannot place their ultimate hope in this lifeWhat it means that Jesus is the first fruitsPaul’s reference to baptism on behalf of the deadWhy resurrection hope should lead to obedienceWhat happens to believers when Jesus returnsWhy our labor in the Lord is never in vainThe importance of testing every teaching against ScriptureOur final hope is not money, comfort, success, or freedom from hardship. Our hope is that Jesus Christ was bodily raised from the dead and that those who belong to Him will also be raised.If this teaching encourages you to seek Christ above worldly gain, consider joining our community for deeper Bible study and discussion.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
Transcribe →Why Christians Divide Over Spiritual Gifts | 1 Corinthians 14 Explained
4w ago00:08:50Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhy do Christians who love the same Bible disagree so sharply about spiritual gifts? Some churches become so focused on order that they grow suspicious of anything spiritual. Others emphasize spiritual experiences while becoming uncomfortable with biblical boundaries.But 1 Corinthians 14 does not ask believers to choose between spirituality and order. It shows us how they are meant to work together.The principle connecting the entire chapter is found in verse 26: “Let all things be done for the building up.” Spiritual gifts are not given so believers can draw attention to themselves. They are given to strengthen, encourage, comfort, and build up God’s people.In this teaching, we examine:Why love must govern the use of spiritual giftsThe biblical purpose of prophecy and tonguesWhy the answer to abuse is not abandoning spiritual giftsHow order, understanding, and self-control protect the churchWhy Scripture commands both spiritual freedom and biblical boundariesWhat it means for every believer to contribute when the church gathersThe church is a spiritual house made up of living people. Every prayer, song, word of encouragement, act of service, and spiritual gift should contribute to the construction of that house.If this teaching encourages you to seek Christ above worldly gain, consider joining our community for deeper Bible study and discussion.https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show
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