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This show is dedicated to investigating and explaining controversies within and related to Christianity and presenting all sides as fairly as possible. One of the primary focuses of the show will be to interview people of differing opinions to collect a variety of perspectives in one place.

Paul Mussell


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    Episode 34: Ep 34 protecting people under your leadership from bad ideas (faith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 12:55


    The truth has nothing to fear. I explore this idea in the latest episode about faith. You can download the audio, video, and slides from the Understanding Perspectives website at the link below. You can find relevant links to other resources and any the scripture references from all the episodes there as well.https://understandingperspectives.com/ep-34-protecting-people-under-your-leadership-from-bad-ideas/You can also watch on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSFPx43x8r0&list=PL3c6ubh1HrRgvAD5_gKex_M7YygDzNZ9h&index=7

    Episode 33: Ep 33 My reasons for approaching these issues like I do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 4:49


    In this episode I talk about some of my motivations for doing the podcast in the way I do.

    Episode 32: Ep 32 outsiders test for faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 8:34


    Should we question our inherited beliefs?

    Episode 31: Ep 31 Truth and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 5:06


    Thinking about the origin of our beliefs, if we should re examine them, and if so how we should do it.

    Episode 30: Ep 30 What is Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 19:22


    In this episode I share some of my own experience including some of the side effects I suffered because of having a misconception about what faith is. I also explore the question of whether faith is mere belief or if there more to it than that?

    Episode 29: Ep 29 Immanuel God with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 14:33


    Verses discussed in this videoMatthew 1:22-2322 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).Isaiah 7:1414 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.Isaiah 7:10-1610 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.”12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.”13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virginb]”>[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. 15 He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, 16 for before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste.Hosea 11:1“When Israel was a child, I loved him,    and out of Egypt I called my son.Matthew 2:1515 where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

    Episode 28: Ep 28 Jesus has a God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 23:10


    Ephesians 1:3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.Ephesians 1:17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.Romans 15:6so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 1:3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,1 Peter 1:3Praise be to God, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.2 Corinthians 1:31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying.John 20:17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”Hebrews 10:7Then I said, “Here I am-it is written about me in the scroll-I have come to do your will, my God.”Psalm 22:1My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?Mark 15:34And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?').Matthew 27:46About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).Jeremiah 32:27“Look, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too difficult for me?John 8:40But now you're trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not so do this.1 Timothy 2:5For there is one God and there's one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ JesusJohn 17:3And this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.James 1:13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.1 Timothy 6:16who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.Acts 2:22“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man | accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.Mark 2:7“Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”Matthew 9:8When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.John 20:23If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

    Episode 27: Ep 27 God only shares His glory with Jesus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 15:42


    Verses discussed in this video: Isaiah 42:8 I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Isaiah 48:11 For my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another. Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate when he had decided to release him. John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. John 17:20-22 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one" John 5:44 How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt, I called my son. Matthew 2:15 and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Isaiah 55:5 Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. Romans 9:4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Peter 1:3-4 "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire." Galatians 6:16  And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Galatians 3:7  Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. John 17:22  "The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one" Isaiah 42  Behold my servant, whom I uphold my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 "I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other,

    Episode 26: Ep 26 Jesus is worshiped so he must be God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 21:54


    Episode 25: Ep 25 incarnation and pre-existence in Philippians 2:6 6 views

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 17:44


    You may visit my website and view the playlist at this link: https://understandingperspectives.com/home/who-is-jesus/ You can watch it on youtube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO7n--rTeOA Verses discussed in this video: Philippians 2:6-8 “Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:2-4 “make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” John 6:27 “Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10 “If anyone isn't willing to work, he should not eat.” Mark 12:31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Mark 16:12 And after these things he was manifested in another form unto two of them, as they walked, on their way into the country. These are some of the valuable links to related resources: - A Trinitarian explaining what it means for Jesus to empty himself   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sw6K... - A Trinitarian view of Philippians 2:6   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzOmz... - A modalist/oneness view of Philippians 2:5-7   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIEZe... - A conversation between 2 Biblical unitarians about Philippians 2   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltCl-... - An Arian (Jehovah's Witness) article about Philippian 2:5-8   https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1... - 2 views of Philippians 2 compared (Trinitarian vs Unitarian)   Part 1 https://youtu.be/i2PsRJoq-40?t=16   Part 2 https://youtu.be/bbVSCwR3fXQ?t=18

    Episode 24: Ep 24 6 views of the pre-existence of Jesus in John 17:5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 14:10


    This is a presentation of 6 views of when Jesus began to exist focused primarily on John 17:5. The 6 views considered in this episode are Trinitarian, Binitarian, Modalist/Oneness, Mormon, Arian, and Biblical Unitarian.

    Episode 23: Ep 23 6 views of Jesus in Colossians 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 20:14


    Episode 22: Ep 22 8 perspectives of Hebrews 1 10-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 30:03


    Episode 21: Ep 21 6 Views of Jesus in Hebrews 1:8-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 13:52


    Is Jesus the one true God? When did he begin to exist? Is he the creator in Genesis? This video considers these questions from 6 different perspectives in relation to the first chapter of Hebrews with a special focus on verses 8-9.You can download this video, the audio, and the slides as well as find links to other valuable resources on my website at UnderstandingPerspectives.com.

    Episode 20: Ep 20 6 Views of Jesus in Hebrews 1:1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 7:55


    Is Jesus the one true God? When did he begin to exist? Is he the creator in Genesis 1? And, what does Hebrews 1 tell us about these questions. A discussion of 6 views of these 3 questions.

    Episode 19: Ep 19 Origin of the Universe? 5 views

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 31:44


    In this video I explore 5 categories of explanations for the existence of the universe including:AtheismMonotheismPolytheismPantheism/PanentheismVirtual RealityYou can download this video, audio, slides, text, and find links to the scriptures cited in this video at my website UnderstandingPerspectives.comSHOW LESS

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    Episode 18: Ep 18 Is the universe eternal or did it have a beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 2:06


    First episode in a series about the origin of the Universe

    Episode 17: Ep 17 5 Views of Predestination

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 11:48


    Discussion of predestination related to 5 views of divine foreknowledge, focusing on Ephesians 1:1-11 and Romans 8:29-30

    Episode 16: Ep 16 What is the Trinity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 13:54


    This is an introduction to the Trinity and an exploration into a few of its defining characteristics. Download the video, audio, and slides from this video from my website at UnderstandingPerspectives.com. You can find useful links, other videos, and the scriptures cited in each video there as well. Verses cited in this video: Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” James 1:13 “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone” Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” External link to these verses https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24%3A36%2C+James+1%3A13%2C+Hebrews+4%3A15%2C+&version=NIV Here are some links to other resources affirming this view of the Trinity William Lane Craig video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o9b_r0ReCk&feature=youtu.be&t=1164 John Piper Desiring God website https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/anhypostasis-what-kind-of-flesh-did-jesus-take Got questions website https://www.gotquestions.org/enhypostasis-anhypostasis.html Patheos website https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2017/10/jesus-christ-god-son-without-human-person/ Here are some links to critiques of this view. https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2020/08/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZb9Pm3iu9Q&feature=youtu.be

    Episode 15: Ep 15 5 perspectives of Jesus in John 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 16:57


    Episode 14: Ep-14-12-views-of-Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 30:01


    Mormon scriptures discussed in this video: Doctrine and Covenants 14:9 “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, a light which cannot be hid in darkness” D&C 38:1-3 “Thus saith the Lord your God, even Jesus Christ, the Great I Am, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the same which looked upon the wide expanse of eternity, and all the seraphic hosts of heaven, before the world was made; 2 The same which knoweth all things, for all things are present before mine eyes; 3 I am the same which spake, and the world was made, and all things came by me.” Moses 1:29-33 “And he beheld many lands; and each land was called earth, and there were inhabitants on the face thereof. 30 And it came to pass that Moses called upon God, saying: Tell me, I pray thee, why these things are so, and by what thou madest them? 31 And behold, the glory of the Lord was upon Moses, so that Moses stood in the presence of God, and talked with him face to face. And the Lord God said unto Moses: For mine own purpose have I made these things. Here is wisdom and it remaineth in me. 32 And by the word of my power, have I created them, which is mine Only Begotten Son, who is full of grace and truth. 33 And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.” Abraham 4:1-4 “And then the Lord said: Let us go down. And they went down at the beginning, and they, that is the Gods, organized and formed the heavens and the earth. 2 And the earth, after it was formed, was empty and desolate, because they had not formed anything but the earth; and darkness reigned upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of the Gods was brooding upon the face of the waters. 3 And they (the Gods) said: Let there be light; and there was light. 4 And they (the Gods) comprehended the light, for it was bright; and they divided the light, or caused it to be divided, from the darkness.” Doctrine and Covenants 130:22 “The Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us.” Link to Doctrine and Covenants https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/title-page?lang=eng Link to Pearl of Great Price (which includes the book of Abraham and book of Moses) https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp?lang=eng Link to Bible verses discussed in this video https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A1-3+%2C+John+1%3A14%2C+Isaiah+9%3A6%2C+John+14%3A16-18%2C+1+John+5%3A7%2C+Acts+5%3A3-4%2C+Revelation+5%3A13%2C+John+17%3A3+%2C+John+20%3A17%2C+Ephesians+1%3A17%2C+1+Corinthians+15%3A27-28%2C+John+5%3A30%2C+Matthew+24%3A36%2C+James+1%3A13%2C+Hebrews+4%3A15%2C+Colossians+1%3A15-17%2C+&version=NIV John 1:1-3 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” John 14:16-18 “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” 1 John 5:7 KJV “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” Acts 5:3-4 “Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.” Revelation 5:13 “Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” John 17:3 “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 20:17 “Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Ephesians 1:17 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 “For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” John 5:30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. Matthew 24:36 ““But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” James 1:13 “When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone” Hebrews 4:15 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin” Colossians 1:15-17 NIV “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Link to New World Translation of Colossians 1 https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/colossians/1/ Colossians 1:15-17 from the New World Translation (the JWs own translation) “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist,”

    Ep 14 12 Perspectives of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 26:22


    Exploring 12 perspectives of who Jesus is. Verses considered in this episode. John 1:1-3 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." John 14:16-18 "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." 1 John 5:7 KJV "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." Acts 5:3-4 "Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God." Revelation 5:13 "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” John 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." John 20:17 "Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Ephesians 1:17 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better." 1 Corinthians 15:27-28 "For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all." John 5:30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. Matthew 24:36 "“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." James 1:13 "When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone" Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin" Colossians 1:15-17 from the New World Translation (the JWs own translation) "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All other things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all other things, and by means of him all other things were made to exist," Colossians 1:15-17 NIV "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together."

    Ep 13 Immortality of the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 3:32


    Do we have immortal souls inherently, does God give immortality to everyone, or does God only give immortality to those who make Jesus the lord of their life through faith and repentance?

    Hell and Evangelism Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 10:47


    Ep 11 Thomas Jay Oord Open Theism Process Theology Divine Foreknowledge Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 36:47


    In this episode I discuss the differences between open theism and process theology and some of their distinctives with Dr Thomas Jay Oord.

    Ep 10 The Smoke of Their Torment 2 Views Compared

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 4:50


    These passages are considered in this video. Revelation 14:10-11, Isaiah 34:9-14, Isaiah 30:14, Psalm 1:4, Luke 3:17, Psalm 37:20, Psalm 58:8, Obadiah 1:16, Psalm 73:20, Malachi 4:1 You can see all these verses at this link. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation+14%3A10-11%2C+Isaiah+34%3A9-14%2C+Isaiah+30%3A14%2C+Psalm+1%3A4%2C+luke+3%3A17%2C+psalm+37%3A20%2C+psalm+58%3A8%2C+obadiah+1%3A16%2C+Psalm+73%3A20%2C+malachi+4%3A1&version=ESV

    Ep 9 Four words translated as hell in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 10:36


    Four different words in the original languages are sometimes translated as hell in many English bibles. This often causes confusion because not all of these words refer to the same place. The purpose of this episode is to help eliminate some of that confusion. The words under consideration are Sheol from the Hebrew old testament as well as Hades, Gehenna, and Tartarus from the Greek new testament. The verses under consideration in this video are 2 Peter 2:4, Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:27, Genesis 37:35, Psalm 9:17, Luke 16:22-24, Matthew 18:9, and Revelation 20:13-14 You can see all these verses at the following link https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+2%3A4%2C+Psalm+16%3A10%2C+Acts+2%3A27%2C+Genesis+37%3A35%2C+Psalm+9%3A17%2C+Luke+16%3A22-24%2C+Matthew+18%3A9%2C+Revelation+20%3A13-14%2C+&version=ESV

    Ep 7 Better to have your eyes gouged out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 4:08


    In this video I talk about Mark 9:47-48 and Isaiah 66:24 from the perspective of eternal conscious torture and conditional immortality aka annihilation. You can see these verses at this link. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark+9%3A47-48%2C+isaiah+66%3A24&version=ESV

    Ep 8 Eternal Punishment 2 Perspectives of Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 8:39


    In this episode I talk about 2 perspectives of Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 14:10-11, Hebrews 9:12, and Psalm 139:8. You can read all these verses at this link. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+25%3A46%2C+2+thes+1%3A9%2C+heb+9%3A12%2C+revelation+14%3A10-11%2C+Psalm+139%3A8&version=ESV

    Ep 6 Two views of eternal fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 7:36


    I discuss 2 perspectives hell and how the understand the phrase eternal fire and how it relates to Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10-15, Jude 1:7, and Genesis 19:27-28 You can read these verses at this link. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A41%2C+Revelation+20%3A10-15%2C+Jude+1%3A7%2C+Genesis+19%3A27-28&version=ESV

    Ep 5 Four Views of Hell and Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 5:11


    This is an introductory video that just explains what the different views are.

    Ep 3 Why are There Difference of Opinion about Divine Foreknowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 30:18


    Verses considered in this video. James 3:1, Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:10, Job 42:7, Jeremiah 18:1-12, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Matthew 11:23, Psalm 36:7 This link will take you to all these verses https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james+3%3A1%2C+Ephesians+1%3A11%2C+Isaiah+46%3A10%2C+Job+42%3A7%2C+Jeremiah+18%3A1-12%2C+1+Peter+1%3A1-2%2C+Matthew+11%3A23%2C+Psalm+36%3A7&version=ESV

    Ep. 4 Different ways of Thinking and Talking about Divine Foreknowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 20:20


    A look at Romans 8:29-30, 1 Peter 1:1-2, and Acts 26:5 from 5 different perspectives of divine foreknowledge.

    Ep 2 Introduction to 5 Views of Divine Foreknowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 21:10


    5 views of divine foreknowledge explained, including divine determinism (aka Calvinism), middle foreknowledge (aka Molinism), simple foreknowledge (aka Arminianism), open theism, and process theology.

    Understanding Perspectives Ep. 1 Introduction to the Purpose of the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 7:28


    Introduction to the purpose of this podcast.

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