Biblical Passage

Hey guys instead of a normal episode I have recorded a sermon that I delivered recently. I hope you enjoy it. A lot of my inspiration for this sermon came from Deitrich Bonhoeffer's book "The Cost of Discipleship" it's a great read if you are interested. 

We conclude our three part exploration into the life of Paul. Paul finishes his race for the kingdom and leaves behind the church in a much stronger place than it was when he began his work. 

Paul takes his newfound faith and goes global. Travelling across the Roman Empire to spread the good news that so radically changed his life. He will find that some are more ready to hear the truth than others. Sources: " A Man of Grace and Grit" - Charles Swindollhttp://paultanner.org/English%20Docs/SpecialArt/Pauline%20Chronology.pdf

Part one of our three part investigation of the life of the Apostle Paul explores the early years, crimes, and eventual redemption of young Saul of Tarsus. How could a young terrorist ever come to love those whom he murdered?  Join Chris as we find out the path that lead Saul to the Damascus Road.Sources:"A Man of Grace and Grit"- Charles Swindollhttp://paultanner.org/English%20Docs/SpecialArt/Pauline%20Chronology.pdf

Go check out "The Darkest of Days" from last year!

Jesus creates a new covenant at the Lord's Supper

Jesus gives a harrowing prophesy about the future for Jerusalem 

Jesus tells a story that really hurts some feelings!

Jesus cleanses the temple. 

Jesus declare his divinity as he rides triumphantly into Jerusalem! 

Some great stuff coming up for Biblical Passage, along with a few changes. 

Meet the little known martyr who gave his life defying a Catholic Church rotten to its core. Who through his example would inspire the great reformer Martin LutherSources:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jan-Hushttps://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/john-huss.htmlhttps://reformationtours.com/jan-hus/https://www.nndb.com/people/556/000094274/

Jolly Ol' St. Nick has been around quite a while. He is so old you may not even recognize him from when he was a young legend. Join Chris as we uncover and learn about the history of St. NicholasSources:https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholashttps://www.roger-pearse.com/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/vita-per-Michaelem.pdfhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/12/131219-santa-claus-origin-history-christmas-facts-st-nicholas/https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=371

There is probably no author that can get critical acclaim and love from secular and Christian fans the same way that C.S. Lewis can. Which of course speaks to his genius and great ability to create worlds and capture the imagination of his readers no matter what they bring to the table. Join Chris as we dive in and take a closer look at the man who created the worlds of our wildest imaginations. Sources:https://www.cslewis.com/us/about-cs-lewis/https://www.biography.com/writer/cs-lewishttps://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/musiciansartistsandwriters/cs-lewis.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/C-S-Lewishttps://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-c-s-lewis-4777988

Join me as we delve into the fascinating story of one of the most fascinating emperors of ancient history. Get a close up chronological view of the Babylonian exile of the Jewish Nation State. Sources:https://www.ancient.eu/Nebuchadnezzar_II/https://www.bible-history.com/maps/03-babylonian-empire.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Nebuchadnezzar-II

An accomplished slave trader has his life saved by grace twice, and in turn must come to grips with his roll in this evil practice. Also a young politician gets a chance to put his faith into action and changes the world forever. Sources:https://www.biography.com/news/amazing-grace-story-john-newtonhttps://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1701-1800/john-newton-discovered-amazing-grace-11630253.htmlhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/pastorsandpreachers/john-newton.htmlhttps://www.learnreligions.com/biography-of-john-newton-author-of-amazing-grace-4843896https://newsmaven.io/americanminute/world-history/amazing-grace-john-newton-william-wilberforce-the-fight-to-end-slavery--aG5QVAid0K1VAZ-ZEfhQAhttps://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/movies/amazing-grace/who-was-william-wilberforce.aspxhttp://www.zionchristianministry.com/publications/books-by-shawn/john-newton-william-wilberforce-and-the-abolition-of-slavery/

The Arian Controversy threatens to destroy the church, the church must come together in Nicea to answer the question once and for all. Sources:"The Story of Christianity" vol 1 - Justo L. Gonzalezhttps://www.christian-history.org/council-of-nicea.htmlhttps://overviewbible.com/council-of-nicaea/https://www.gotquestions.org/only-begotten-son.html

Peter is the most known disciple but perhaps the most misunderstood. What can this small uneducated fisherman teach us about faith? The answer is quite a lot!Sources:http://totallyhistory.com/biblical-history/simon-peter-the-apostle/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Peter-the-Apostlehttps://biblehub.com/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/the_life_of_st_peter.htmhttps://www.biblestudytools.com/classics/moody-gospel-awakening/the-life-of-peter.html"12 Ordinary Men" - John MacArthur

This is the first of Biblical Passage's new "Titans of the Faith" series. This will be a recurring series where we will take a brief but in depth dive into some of Christianity's most important or inspiring historical figures. You don't get much more inspirational or important than perhaps the most well known martyr of the second century: PolycarpSources:"The Story of Christianity" Volume:1 - Justo L. Gonzalezhttps://christianhistoryinstitute.org/study/module/polycarp/https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/polycarp.html

A spoiled boy takes over the most powerful empire in the world, and the results are exactly what you would expect. Sources:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nero-Roman-emperorhttps://www.livescience.com/40277-emperor-nero-facts.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Julia-Agrippina"The Story of Christianity Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation"- Justo L. Gonzalez

Bold Claim Alert: Jesus Christ is Raised from the Dead!!! Is there any evidence for this? Much more than you might imagine. Join Chris Harper on this special Easter Edition of Biblical Passage as we explore the validity of the claims that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.Sources:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/historical-evidence-for-the-resurrectionhttps://www.cbcg.org/scourging-crucifixion.htmlhttps://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/a-tomb-in-jerusalem-reveals-the-history-of-crucifixion-and-roman-crucifixion-methods/http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/deathjesus.pdfhttps://alwaysbeready.com/extrabiblical-historical-sources-corroborate-the-bible/https://probe.org/ancient-evidence-for-jesus-from-non-christian-sources-2/https://crossexamined.org/10-reasons-accept-resurrection-jesus-historical-fact/https://www.bethinking.org/is-the-bible-reliable/the-historicity-of-the-new-testament

The religious and political leaders of Jerusalem have their day as Jesus of Nazareth is put to death by the hands of Pontius Pilate at the insistence of the Sanheideren. A movement seems is killed in the cradle... or so it seems. Sources:https://www.cbcg.org/scourging-crucifixion.htmlhttp://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/deathjesus.pdfhttps://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/a-tomb-in-jerusalem-reveals-the-history-of-crucifixion-and-roman-crucifixion-methods/

As the faith spreads it finds new converts among the Greek gentile population. But these new converts bring new and complex problems and the solution of these problems falls squarely on the back of one man, The Apostle Paul. Sources:http://preachingsource.com/journal/the-historical-background-of-first-corinthians/ https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/what-was-the-city-and-church-of-corinth-like-an-excerpt-from-ralph-martins-2-corinthians-wbc

Mysterious Magi appear from the east in search of a promised king, and Joesph goes from a quiet nobody to a man at the center in the most important event in history. Join Chris as we conclude our Christmas Story.MacArthur on the Magi:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK0fO9bwogQ&t=1844sOther Magi Sources:https://www.gotquestions.org/three-wise-men.htmlhttps://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/the-three-magi/

After 400 years Israel is losing hope and the jewish people are wondering if they have lost their God. Will the messiah ever come and throw off the yoke of opression that has burdened Israel for hundreds of years? Perhaps but first they must survive Herod the Great!Herod's Temple:https://www.realmofhistory.com/2019/04/08/herods-temple-history-reconstruction/

Welcome to Biblical Passage! This episode meet your host Chris Harper and the plan for this show going forward.