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Essential Bible Studies
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The Essential Bible Studies podcast is an introductory discussion around Biblical first principles. The Bible is a complex book. It’s easy to misunderstand and get off track if you don’t grasp its basic teachings. The show engages in key passages and unpacks them in a lively conversation to reveal how they touch on our core beliefs. Your hosts bring with them years of experience as presenters from the Learn to Read the Bible Seminars. Hosted by the Book Road Christadelphians.
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The Devil Destroyed
Feb 17, 202500:37:02Tap to summarizeHaving completed our study on the word Satan, Tim and Darryl continue by discussing how the term "devil" as used in Scripture. One of the most fascinating passages talks about how Jesus destroyed the devil. Listen in as several Bible passages weave together to complete the connection between the devil and sin which Jesus overcame in his death and resurrection. Key Verse: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” (Heb. 2:14) Outline: Introduction The word “devil” defined Where the word is translated (1 Tim. 3:11,6-7; 2 Tim. 3:3; Titus 2:3) or not (John 6:70) Key verse Heb. 2:14 Reading Heb. 2:14 in context and bringing out the details What did Jesus accomplish in his death (Heb. 9:28) Comparing with 1 John 3:5,8 where “take away our sins” = “destroy the works of the devil” Is sin personified as the devil in Heb. 2:14? Personification in Romans 5-8 Destroyed the body of sin (Rom. 6:6) so that we might be free from bondage (Rom. 6:8 cp. Heb. 2:15) Personification of sin reigning in Rom. 6:12-22 Sin has the power of death (Rom. 6:23) Personification in 1 Cor. 15 Death by man (1 Cor. 15:21-22) Death destroyed (1 Cor. 15:24-28) The power of sin (1 Cor. 15:55-57) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit
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Job, Satan and the Sons of God
Feb 10, 202500:36:08Tap to summarizeLast week, we saw that many of the passages that use the word "satan" refer to human beings as adversaries. Is Satan in the book of Job another instance of this? Many people conclude that Satan is an angel? We are very pleased to have Dev Ramcharan with us to help identify the adversary of Job. Listen in and weigh the evidence for yourself. Key Verse: “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.” (Job 1:6) Outline: Introduction Review of last podcast on Satan Background of Job Who are the sons of God? Humans in 1 John 3:1; John 1:12; Deut. 14:1 What about angels in Job 38:7? Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:4 Is this in heaven or on earth? The word “heaven” is not used “Present themselves before the Lord” (Josh 24:1; 1 Sam. 10:19; Judges 20:2; Deut. 31:14) Who is the Satan? Is Satan a name? The discourse of God and Satan and what he’s allowed to do (1:12-19; 2:3) Job attributed the evil to God (1:21; 2:10; 19:21; 42:11) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit
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Satan the Adversary
Feb 3, 202500:40:59Tap to summarizeOur study of Satan begins as a word study. Join Jacob and Tim in this lively conversation as they find out the definition of the Hebrew word "satan" and some surprising ways it is translated. By the end, there is a good foundation for carefully considering the context in which Satan is mentioned and who or what it could be. You'll never look at this word Satan the same way again. Reference Material: The Englishman's Concordance listing mentioned in the podcast providing every occurrence of the word satan and diabolos can be download from these links for Hebrew and Greek. Key Verse: “And Peter took [Jesus] aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” (Matt. 16:22-23) Outline: Introduction Review of concordances The word “satan” and its definition The need to study this word systematically and carefully Satan in the OT Num. 22:22,32 – The first occurrence that of the angel of Yahweh The next six occurrences are all human (1 Sam. 29:4; 2 Sam. 19:22; 1 Kings 5:4; 11:14,23,25). Psalms examples (Psa. 109:6 individual; Psa. 38:20 group) The curious case of comparing 1 Chr. 21:1 with 2 Sam. 24:1 Deferring for another episode Job and Zech 3:1-2 Satan in the NT (Examples of the same) Individuals who set their minds on the things of men in opposition to God Matt. 16:21-23 – Peter “set his mind” (ESV) Acts 5:1-5 – Annanias and Sapphira contrived in their hearts Collectively those opposed to the truth 1 Thess. 2:14-18, the satan of v. 18 defined in v. 14-16 Rev. 2:9-10,13 (cp. 3:9) – The opposition of Jewish and Roman authorities Rev. 20:2,7 Understanding the Satan as the kingdoms of men in opposition to God’s kingdom (Rev. 11:15) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit
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The Origins of Evil
Jan 27, 202500:40:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode Wayne and Tim dive into the perplexing question of the source of evil. What does the Bible tell us about its origins? Does it come from angels, men and/or God? The answers uncovered in scriptural examples challenge the conventional understanding of good versus evil. Join in the conversation as we establish an important foundation for our future studies concerning Satan, the Devil and Demons. Key Verse: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” (Isaiah 45:7) Previous Podcasts: Sin Entered the World The Work of the Angels Outline: Introduction Definition and Types of Evil – Moral and Natural (Jer. 26:3) What is the cause? An angel, men or God? God God a source of natural evil (Isa. 45:5-7; Deut. 32:39; Job 2:10; 42:11). The false notion of God is good, Satan is evil. God the only source of power (Psa. 62:11; Lam. 3:37-38; John 19:10-11; Rom. 13:1) Only one God (John 17:3; Isa. 43:10-11; 44:8; 1 Thess. 1:9) Mankind The source of moral evil. Where does temptation come from (James 1:13-16; Mark 7:20-23; Rom. 7:18-21; Ecc. 9:3) Man’s freewill, the knowledge of good and evil (Gen. 2:16-17) The natural state of the hearts of men (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9-10) Angels God is in control of the angels (Dan. 4:35; Psa. 103:20-21; Heb. 1:13-14). They do his will whether it be good or natural evil (Psa. 78:49; 1 Sam. 24:15-17; 1 Kings 22:19-23; Judges 9:23; 1 Sam. 16:14) Reading a quote that raises deeper questions. Can angels be a source of moral evil? Do angels have free will? Are they tempted like men? Conclusion – Future episodes covering this topic Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit
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The Apostasy
Jan 20, 2025Tap to summarizeTim and Jay follow up on a question from last season about the church and the holy spirit gifts. The answer leads on a fascinating study of the prophecies concerning a falling away from Apostolic teaching. Prophecies that surprisingly came to pass in the Apostle's day and are still with us. Key Verse: "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." 2 Timothy 4:2-4 Outline: Introduction Review of “perfect” (1 Cor. 13:8-10; Eph. 4:13-14) in the Ages of the Spirit episode and the question The body of Christ vs the Apostasy Define Apostasy The Lord knows who are his (2 Tim. 2:19) Apostasy Foretold Acts 20:28-32 (ref. Matt. 7:15-20) From without and within The warning to be alert (Rom. 16:17-19) Signs of the Apostasy 1 Tim. 4:1-3 – Doctrines of demons, forbidding to marry, abstinence from foods 2 Tim. 4:2-4 – Wander into myths 2 Pet. 2:1-3 – Emphasis on greed and sensuality Apostasy Started Jude 1:3-4 – Fulfillment of 2 Peter passage 1 John 2:18-19 – The beginning of the antichrist 1 John 4:1-6 – Testing the spirits of truth and error 2 Thess. 2:1-12 The rebellion comes first and was already at work Would last to the coming of Christ Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit
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