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As we enter chapter 5, we enter into a new phase of Paul's theological exposition to the Roman church. After explaining the plight of humanity and our need for God to make us righteous through faith in him who was raised from the dead--Jesus Christ--Paul now turns to explore the meaning of justification. While this section has traditionally been interpreted as the progression of a believer through different stages, it can perhaps be better understood as descriptive of the nature of justification. In chapter 5, Paul explores how Christ's death on the cross reconciles the ungodly to God. He turns then, to compare Jesus with another well known biblical figure, Adam. He looks at the legacies and consequences of the actions of both, and how the power of the cross continues to ripple through the ages.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA(@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebook Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

"For what shall we say about Abraham...?" Abraham, found in the narrative of the book of Genesis, was venerated by the first-century Jews as their "father".  Why then, does Paul claim that, "the promise to Abraham and his offspring [was] that he would be heir of the world"? Paul himself could be considered to have revered Abraham, not only for his piety, but primarily for his response to God when the LORD had made himself known: "Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness" (Gen. 15:6). The Abrahamic narrative is telling about what God's plan is for the world, not just for the Jews. To explain this, Paul compares faith with four different concepts: works, circumcision, law, and sight. Why was his faith counted as righteousness? And why does faith become the rule by which all people, both Jew and Gentile, can be considered children of Abraham?Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA(@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebook Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

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"None is righteous, no, not one". If you've ever heard a presentation of "the gospel" you have probably heard these words. Paul, creative and gifted as he is, does not draw these words out of thin air. Rather, he pieces together a string of Old Testament references to assert that humans cannot be justified by their works alone. While this is true for both Jews and Gentiles, it appears the former is the target of Paul's argument. In so doing, Paul shows how all of the Scriptures--what we know as the Old Testament, and the Jews as simply the Bible--attest to the question that the Jews now face: if they are advantaged over the Gentiles, are they truly any better off? Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebook Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

If humans in general are under the wrath of God, are the Jews exempt from this based on their possession of the law? Two schools of thought come into conflict here. The first is the Jewish conviction that their corporate election, plus their sincere intention to obey the law, sufficed for salvation. The second school of thought suggests that a saving relationship with God comes, as it did for Abraham, through human response to God's grace expressed in his promise and not through the Mosaic covenant. Paul explores both of these in the latter half of chapter 2. If possession of the Mosaic covenant, however, is not the means of righteousness and salvation, then does the Jew have any advantage at all? To this, Paul responds emphatically, "YES!" Yet, if the Jew is advantaged, what do we make of the Jews history of unfaithfulness to the covenant? In asking this question, we find that time after time, God's faithfulness is more powerful than the covenantal dysfunction of human beings.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Today, we journey further into Paul's exposition of the problem of man. He turns from all of humanity who turn from God--and thus God hands them over to their sin--to the hypocrite who judges them, presuming upon God's patience and kindness, so that they can continue in their sin unjustly. But God is not taken advantage of in this scenario, for he judges impartially according to works. Paul props up a hypothetical situation to illustrate this point. People who do good gain eternal life. People who do evil will suffer wrath. This begs the question: can one gain eternal life outside of Jesus? Does the Apostle Paul, servant of Jesus Christ, contradict himself by saying that God will give glory, honor, and peace to everyone who does good?Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Paul takes a sharp turn from his brief explanation of the nature of the gospel to begin explaining why humanity needs it. Humans find themselves in a predicament. They are unrighteous, putting aside God's will, rule, and blessing for a path of their own choosing, a path of destruction. This problem isn't a new problem. It tracks back to the very first humans. Humans have, as Paul describes, made three exchanges, and these exchanges illicit divine responses. As we study the end of chapter 1, keep in mind that this is only the first movement in a theologically dense argument. The beginning of the letter then, is exploring humanity's primary problem. As the letter progresses, the problem will be explored more specifically; only later will the solution to the problem be revealed, and much later the pastoral implications will be addressed. Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

What is "the gospel"? It's a word that saturates the Christian world. We use it to describe a message, a story, music, and truth. But what did it mean to Paul's audience--a people living under the rule and influence of the Roman emperor--and what did it mean to Paul? Paul starts his letter right here: with the gospel, the euangelion, or the good news. He explains what the gospel is, what it does, and only then does he describe in depth the theology behind this, and how it applies to the Roman church. It's a new proclamation of an old promise fulfilled: that the hoped for king of Israel has come to bring about blessing for the nation and the whole world as they come under his rule. Thus, we have Paul preaching this message of hope and unity for both Jew and Gentile to a church divided largely by these ethnic boundary markers. Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's one of our favorite things to say about the Bible: "The bible was written for us; but it wasn't written to us." The writings of the Bible came from contexts, contexts that were not our own. In the last episode, we explored the life and ministry of the author of the letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul. Now, we'll take a look at the letter itself, asking questions about its basic composition and purpose. Investigating these contexts leads us to fascinating revelations about the specific scenarios Paul addressed and gives us a guiding framework for how to interpret a letter not written to us, but which is most definitely for us, as Christians throughout the last two thousand years have recognized.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our list of books and commentaries here:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Welcome to Season 4 of Not So Secret Bible, where we'll be studying the context and content of the book of Romans. As the Gospel narratives bleed into the Acts narrative, we're introduced to an individual named Saul of Tarsus. Saul enters the story as a Pharisee, a Jew, a Roman citizen, and a man zealous for the God of Israel's will to be done in the tradition of his people. He's portrayed as a persecutor of the Jesus-movement, approving of the killing of Christians, and planning to arrest more in Damascus. On his way though, he has an encounter that forces him to reconsider in every way the God of Israel and his own place in the world. So what causes a man like this to reverse his course? Saul would later--at least in the New Testament story--come to be known as Paul, a leader in the growing Jesus-movement he previously persecuted, and perhaps the most important person to Christianity--outside of Jesus--that has ever lived. His presence, voice, and writings would shake up the known world like it had never been before. Join us in exploring the life, message, and mission of this fascinating character as we attempt to peek into the mind and motivations of the author of the letter to the Romans. Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our regular stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comCheck out our lists of books and commentaries:https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Catch our final episode of season three covering the book of Joshua! We discuss major themes in the book, and at the end talk about what's up next for Not So Secret Bible! Be sure to stick around to hear what you'll be studying with us soon.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's our last study on the book of Joshua! Joshua gathers the people at Shechem, and they are reminded of all that God has done for them up to this point. Additionally, he exhorts the people to choose whether or not they will be faithful to God. Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

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The tribal allotments are brought to a close as the boundaries are outlined for the last three tribes in Israel. Plus, Joshua caps off the tribal allotments with his own small inheritance within the land of Ephraim. Open your Bibles to study Joshua 19 with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

The gang is back together! Michael, Troy, & Zane spend some time working through the first few remaining tribes to receive allotments: Simeon, Zebulun, & Issachar. Open up to Joshua 19 (and keep a bookmark in Genesis 49) and study the Bible with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged into our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

This is a rare solo episode! Michael walks through Joshua 18: the coming allotments to the final 7 tribes, Shiloh as the place of worship and sacrifice for the nation of Israel, Benjamin's boundaries, its namesake, and the future of the tribe. Open up your Bible (and click the link below for the episode outline notes) and study Joshua 18 with us!EPISODE OUTLINEDon't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

This episode we study the daughters of Zelophehad, Korah's rebellion, the spread of Manasseh into the land of Canaan, and some agricultural advancements for the people of Israel. Open up your Bible and study Joshua 17 with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Why does Jacob pass up Manasseh as the firstborn for Ephraim? How does the blessing and preeminence of Ephraim compare with Judah's place of honor among the sons of Israel? Open up your Bible and study Joshua 16 with us to find out!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

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Joshua begins to allot the land to the Israelite tribes. We start by looking at the Transjordanian tribes (east of the Jordan), Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. As we look at the land allotted to each tribe, we study the men from which each tribe came, these sons of Jacob/Israel. If you're wanting to do some reading in advance (or after), read through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50, or you can just hone in on chapters 48-49, which help to guide the discussion on the tribes of Israel. Open up your Bible, and come study Joshua with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

The conquest is done, and the allotment has begun! God reminds Joshua he's no spring chicken, and it's time to divide up the land between the tribes of Israel. We prep by taking a look at the coming allotment to the Transjordanian tribes (east of the Jordan). Open your Bible and read Joshua with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's never been done before! A live (recorded) podcast reading of Joshua 11:12 - 12:24. Come along for the ride, because the episode gets a little spicy. The kings defeated by Moses and Joshua are listed here, and it sparks some interesting conversation for Michael, Troy, and Zane. Open up your Bible and study more of the book of Joshua with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

And the winner is..........You'll have to listen to find out. We'll be in touch with the winner!We're also studying the last part of chapter 10 and the beginning of 11. We're starting to get into some of the summaries of the conquest of Canaan. We take some time to break down the big picture of what's happened so far in Joshua.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Breaking news: The Gibeonites who just deceived the Israelites into joining them in a covenant need saving. Kings are joining together to try to halt the movement of Israel through Canaan. How will Joshua respond?Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

***ENTER TO WIN A FREE NIV STUDY BIBLE***We're giving away a BRAND NEW revised edition of the NIV Study Bible. Enter to win byleaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, take a screenshot, and email it to us at notsosecretbible@gmail.comJust after Joshua and the Israelites renew the covenant with God, a strange people approaches them with a request to make their own covenant. Will the Israelites engage with them or turn them away? Open your Bible and find out as we study Joshua 9!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Now that the Achan's sin has been dealt with, God redirects Joshua and the Israelites back to Ai. The strategy is fine tuned, Joshua points his javelin, and the covenant is renewed. Open your Bible and study Joshua 8 with us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Israel is just coming off of an incredible victory over Jericho. It is clear that their God is with them. In chapter 7, we immediately see a difference. "But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel" (7:1). Open up your Bible and study the rest of Joshua 7 with us as we look at the consequences of Achan's Sin.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

The seventh day has arrived. This is the culmination of God's battle plan against the people of Jericho; his instructions make it clear that this battle belongs to him alone. Open up your Bible and join us in studying Joshua 6:15-27!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTEmail Not So Secret Biblenotsosecretbible@gmail.comWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

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Dr. John Harman of the Orthodocs.faith podcast joins us again to study Joshua 5. The ceremony continues as the Israelites celebrate the first Passover in the land of Canaan. Also, Joshua has an encounter with a strange individual. Open up your Bible and join us as we study the next section in this epic!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

John Harman holds a Ph.D. in Old Testament and a Master of Divinity degree. He is an ordained minister and has more than 20 years of Bible teaching experience in church settings as an adult discipleship pastor.John is co-host of the Orthodocs.faith podcast, is currently an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at LeTourneau University, a freelance developer of Christian curriculum and other educational resources, and co-owner of a company that facilitates Holy Land travel for groups, Faith Connections Travel.Even better, His doctoral dissertation covered the material we're studying today in Joshua 5! Join us as we study the first events following the Israelites' crossing of the Jordan River into the land of Canaan.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

As the nation of Israel completes the crossing of the Jordan river into the land promised by God, they must look to their leader appointed by God namely Joshua. Where do they go now? What must they do before continuing on towards Jericho? Join Michael and Troy, (Zane's off this week), as they explore whats happening as they wrap up Joshua Chapter 4!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

There is plenty taking place as the nation of Israel continues crossing the Jordan. 12 stones, armed Israelites, faithful priests and exalting by Yahweh are just some of the topics we will cover as we continue our study of the Book of Joshua. Zane is off this week so Join Michael and Troy as they look deeper into the crossing of the Jordan. Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

The Israelites break the plane of the Jordan. We cover a variety of topics in this episode: Joshua's character, giants, and the allotment of the nations. Join us in studying the first part of the crossing of the Jordan!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

As the Israelites approach the border of the land promised to them, we see iconic objects, like the Ark of the Covenant, and instructions which parallel those given at Mount Sinai. Join us as we study the next section of the book of Joshua!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

The ripples of the Red Sea event have made it to the land of Canaan. A woman from Jericho, Rahab, makes a request of the spies she harbors because of the things she has heard about their God. Join us in studying the fascinating character of Rahab and how the spies respond to her petition!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Espionage is a word that sets the imagination in motion. James Bond and Mata Hari are a few spies that come to mind. But as far as the Bible is concerned a couple of the most well known spies enter the town of Jericho to gather valuable information and encounter an unlikely alignment with a prostitute named Rahab. Join Michael, Troy, & Zane as we study Joshua Chapter 2!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Joshua begins to direct the people as they prepare to fill the land of Canaan. In this, a potential conflict arises between Joshua and the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. How will Joshua unite the tribes around the hope of taking possession of the land? Study exactly that with Michael, Troy, and Zane in Joshua 1:10-18!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's chapter one of the book of Joshua! This is a unique moment in the history of Israel (even the history of the world!). God has brought his people to the edge of the land promised to them through the patriarchs long ago, and at their helm is...Joshua. Join Michael, Troy, & Zane as we study Joshua 1:1-9. Be sure to check out the next episode on Thursday!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)Support the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's been awhile...but it's time for another context episode! We're jumping back in time to the Old Testament and digging into the book of Joshua. We talk about the the iron age, the geography of Canaan, literary structure, and themes in Joshua; we're not afraid to tackle some of the tougher topics either! Join Michael, Troy, and Zane in the inaugural episode of Season 3!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books about the Bible? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's possible you have picked up your Bible every day to do devotionals, connect with God, and learn his Word, but never considered: "How did the Bible come into existence?" What exactly is the Bible though? Why do Christians use it? Find out a brief history of how we got the Bible in this week's episode as Michael, Troy, and Zane gather to discuss the history of Christianity's sacred book.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Reformation didn't just happen outside the Church. Many acknowledged the need for change from within (some even before Martin Luther!) We outline the changes that began then, the Council of Trent, and missionaries. Join Michael, Troy and Zane as we discuss our brothers and sisters of the Roman Catholic Church.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

One of the major turning points in the history of the Church occurred in the 16th century when individuals boldly challenged the status quo. Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, & John Calvin are among those who radically changed the direction of the Christian thought, theology and practice. Michael, Troy, and Zane discuss this period and how its impact is felt today.Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

As heresy rose up among factions within the church, councils assembled to determine which course would be taken and what the church believed. Among the hot topic issues were Jesus' humanity and divinity and the Trinity. Characters include Athanasius, Arian, Pope Leo, Michael, Troy, and Zane. Join us as we dive into the next chapter of Christian Orthodoxy!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

It's everyone's favorite word...HERESY! The church has dealt with it often. It's the reason some of the orthodox creeds were created, and it often took years to root out. Join the discussion as Troy schools Michael and Zane on why it is so important to familiarize yourself with the heresies the early church faced.List of heresies mentioned in episode:AdoptionismModalismMarcionismMontanismDocetismArianismMonophysitismSocinianismDonatismPelagianismManicheanismGnosticismDon't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here! (paid link)https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)

Not So Secret Bible is doing a brand new (short) series on the Christian Orthodoxy, investigating the set of beliefs handed down to us. In this opening episode, Michael, Troy, and Zane talk about why it is important to study the history of the church and the "essentials" of the Christian faith. We'd love for you to join us!Don't forget to sign up for our email list! Get plugged in to our weekly stream of study tips, biblical connections, and book suggestions to supplement your study of the Bible. When you join, you'll also get our free gift, "6 Tips for Reading the Bible Responsibly."CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE EMAIL LISTWant to read books on the history of Christianity? Check them out here!https://kit.co/notsosecretbibleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (@notsosecretbible)InstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://bit.ly/3gvFQd3)