In Context

Brandon and Keith continue their exploration of the principles of studying and teaching the Bible. What do we mean when we talk about our personal 'framework' that we bring to Bible interpretation. Are some better than others? Should we try to free ourselves from a framework? How do we let the Text inform our preconceived notions?

Brandon and Keith explore the concept of death as a tutor for how we are to approach life. How can death 'teach us how to live?'

Brandon and Keith walk through finding the STRUCTURE in the text, and the importance of knowing how to find it in different types of Biblical LiteratureEvery text has a structure. This structure will reveal an emphasis. The emphasis must shape our message. We must find the organizing principle of the author and let it dictate the shape and emphasis of our message

Brandon and Keith continue through the Simeon Trust First Principles, discussing the importance of 'Context.'

Keith talks to Stefan Christensen, financial advisor, about the Bible's approach to money, and a Christian outlook on finances.

Brandon and Keith talk about Ecclesiastes 4 and the Preacher's commentary on the effect of relationships 'under the Sun'

Brandon and Keith talk about preparation a Bible text for understanding and presenting using the Charles Simeon Trust Principles.

Brandon and Keith talk about Easter, and the dangers of trying too hard to manufacture relevance to visitors to church on Easter weekend. How can we stay faithful to preaching the whole truth to everyone?

Brandon and Keith are back to talk about Principles to help us understand the Biblical Text, and how to be a 'Berean' when it comes to interpreting God's Word. for more information about the content, go to www.simeontrust.org

Brandon and Keith walk through Article 10 of the EFCA Statement of faith, on Response and Eternal Destiny.

Brandon and Keith talk about the practical implications of Eschatology.

Brandon and Keith discuss the various positions of the Millennium.

Keith and Brandon start the discussion on Christ's return and the implications for Christians

Brandon and Keith talk through Article 8 - Christian Living

Brandon and Keith discuss the Work of Christ, and why it matters for us. Check out the referenced 'Atonement' Episode @ https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oRvV6TGRQIgIS7BoYESBl?si=40bdc8571e974854

Brandon and Keith continue in the discussion of the EFCA Statement of Faith- This episode is all about JESUS

Keith and Brandon continue discussing the EFCA Statement of Faith - the Bible

Keith and Brandon are back! Starting a series on the EFCA Statement of Faith.

Brandon and Keith talk about John 11, and how Jesus displays a range of emotions in the story of Lazarus. How are we to think about the emotions of Jesus, and what is the difference in the way we might experience them?

Brandon and Keith talk through Eternal Security, and Biblical evidence for God's Preserving work in salvation.

Brandon and Keith talk about the Gospel as Eternal, and the base of all history. Christians can find great confidence in Christ's authority, both in his death and resurrection.

How is it that people come to believe upon Jesus? Brandon and Keith talk about belief, and give some encouragement to abide in Christ.

Brandon and Keith discuss John 7:53-8:11, and how we should think about sections of the Bible that don't appear in the early manuscripts.

In John 6, Jesus challenges the people to 'judge rightly.' What does that look like for us to use good judgment in evaluating who Jesus is?

Brandon and Keith discuss God's sovereign choice and work in salvation, and the tension in Scripture of man's responsibility.

Keith and Steve talk about Gender, Identity, the awkwardness of the cultural moment, and the Gospel's power.

Brandon, Josh, Keith, and Steve discuss Expressive Individualism, Homosexuality, and the Gospel

Brandon, Josh, Steve, and Keith recap the weekend's sermon about the Gospel & Race

An open discussion on Abortion, A Gospel approach to the issue, and some of the things that divide and confuse Christians regarding the issue.

Brandon, Keith, Josh and Steve talk through Politics, and posture for Christians. Why is it such a volatile topic? What about _____? and Civil Disobedience as believers...

Brandon, Keith, Josh, and Steve talk about Cancel Culture

Keith, Brandon, Josh, and Steve talk through the upcoming series.

What are the main views of Atonement, and how should we view them Biblically?

Looking into the OT to see the echoes of Christ's work in history

Brandon and Keith talk about Evangelism in current culture

Brandon and Keith dig in a little to some references in John 3 that may have some deeper layers.

Brandon and Keith are back after summer, jumping into John's Gospel and Jesus' humanity

Brandon and Keith speak honestly about some recent issues, and how Christians might process and pray before jumping to response.

Brandon and Keith look at the concept of faith from Hebrews 11, and some misunderstandings we may have about the text, or about the content.

Brandon and Keith talk about confidence via Hebrews 10, and potential threats to that confidence we have in Christ.

Brandon and Keith discuss Substitutionary Atonement, Biblical support, and why it matters.

Brandon and Keith talk about 'contradictions' and 'gotcha' passages in the Bible, and how to handle tough questions.

Brandon and Keith talk about Eternal Security and Assurance

Brandon and Keith interview Steven Collier, missionary in Ukraine, about how Christians here should think and respond to the situation in Ukraine.

Brandon & Keith talk about Anger, and how Scripture address the root and the remedy.

Brandon and Keith talk about the Biblical resource of Lament, and how it helps Christians. Resources suggested: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Writing a Prayer of Lament

Brandon, Josh, and Keith discuss the importance of understanding the Incarnation.

Brandon and Keith discuss Angels, and why Hebrews brings them up.

Brandon and Keith are back! And ready to nerd out over Hebrews!

Brandon and Keith talk a little more about Jesus' teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21-26