Verse By Verse Bible Study Podcast

Antioch became an early base of operations for the Apostle Paul. In this lesson, we learn about this important church and the important part it played in the preservation of God's word.

The truth of the resurrection of Christ is central to the message of God's word.

The truth of the resurrection of Christ is central to the message of God's word.

The distinguishing characteristic of the dispensation of grace is that the difference between Jew and Gentile has been removed. But when did this change take place?

The events of Acts 10 show that a very important transition has begun in the book of Acts.

The bold proclamation of truth always meets resistance and persecution.

The events that follow Saul's encounter on the road to Damascus are sometimes troubling to grace believers. Why does Ananias tell Saul to get baptized, if a new dispensation is beginning? We look at that issue and more in this lesson.

Was Saul ineligible for salvation under the Kingdom Program? Join us as we examine the Biblical doctrine of the unpardonable sin and how it applies to Saul of Tarsus.

Acts 9 marks a turning point in the book of Acts, with the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

After a great gospel campaign in Samaria, the Lord calls Philip to stand beside a highway in the middle of nowhere. What purpose could the Lord have in this?

After a great gospel campaign in Samaria, the Lord calls Philip to stand beside a highway in the middle of nowhere. What purpose could the Lord have in this?

The Simon of Acts 8, often called Simon Magus, is a mysterious character about whom the Scripture does not have much to say, but we can learn some important lesssons from Simon Magus.

We return to our study of the book of Acts, resuming in Chapter 8.

A message of encouragement for the new year.

A Christmas message from the book of Job.

In this lesson we look at the Scripture, history and tradition regarding the Magi that visit the Lord Jesus Christ with gifts.

Does Romans 13 teach that Christians must obey government under all circumstances? Join us for the conclusion of this lesson from Daniel 6 and Romans 13.

Does Romans 13 teach that Christians must obey government under all circumstances? Join us for part 1 of this lesson from Daniel 6 and Romans 13.

A Thanksgiving message from the book of Amos.

One of the many Old Testament sacrifices was the thanksgiving offering. In this lesson, we see how the details of this Old Testament sacrifice relate to the believer today.

Acts 6 and 7 mark an important turning point in the Scriptures. Join us as we examine the events surrounding the stoning of Stephen.

Acts 6 and 7 mark an important turning point in the Scriptures. Join us as we examine the events surrounding the stoning of Stephen.

Disputes in the Jerusalem Church led to the appointment of seven men to attend to the "daily ministration." These men are often described as the first deacons and, in this lesson, we examine the relationship between and qualifications for elders and deacons.

What can we learn from the sin of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?

Peter and John proclaim the word of God with great boldness, even in the face of government persecution.

In Acts 4, Peter preaches that Jesus Christ, as the stone that the builders rejected, has been made the head of the corner.

In Peter's Acts 3 sermon, he claims to be preaching what was spoken by all the prophets since the world began. Yet Paul in Romans 16 claims to be preaching what was kept secret since the world began. Can these be the same?

In Peter's sermon in Acts 3, he offers Israel a renewed offer of the kingdom. In this lesson, we see how Peter's message relates to the Old Testament city of refuge.

Peter heals a lame man at the temple, demonstrating the power of Christ. In this lesson, we examine the similarities between this lame man's physical healing and the work of God in saving sinners.

At the end of Acts 2, we see the church at Jerusalem functioning in complete harmony, although this was not to last very long. If there is any element of the Pentecostal church that we ought to seek to recreate today, it is this "singleness of heart."

In this final lesson from Peter's Pentecostal sermon, we examine some details regarding the giving of the Holy Spirit and it's changing nature throughout the book of Acts.

In this lesson we study some of the Old Testament roots of water baptism in connection with Peter's command on the day of Pentecost to "repent and be baptized."

In this lesson we study some of the Old Testament roots of water baptism in connection with Peter's command on the day of Pentecost to "repent and be baptized."

On Pentecost, Peter was calling Israel to repentance, but is repentance necessary for salvation in the dispensation of grace? In this lesson, we study the Biblical definition of repentance and whether or not it is necessary for salvation.

Peter ends his Pentecostal sermon by calling the nation of Israel to repentance. In this lesson, we go back into the Old Testament history of Israel to see the role that repentance played in their national blessings and curses.

Peter ends his Pentecostal sermon by calling the nation of Israel to repentance. In this lesson, we go back into the Old Testament history of Israel to see the role that repentance played in their national blessings and curses.

As Peter continues his Pentecostal sermon, he presents Christ as the fulfiillment of several of David's Psalms. In this lesson we see Christ presented as the Messiah and king of Israel who was raised to sit on David's throne.

Peter says that Christ was delivered to death "by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Does the fact that God foreordained the death of Christ remove Israel's responsibility for the death of their Messiah? This is one of the questions we examine in this week's lesson.

Peter explains that the events of the day of Pentecost are the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy. In this lesson, we continue to look at what Joel prophesied and how it relates to Pentecost.

Peter explains that the events of the day of Pentecost are the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy. In this lesson, we begin to look at what Joel prophesied and how it relates to Pentecost.

Speaking in tongues was one of the miraculous activities on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. In this lesson, we continue to examine the question of whether the gift of tongues is in effect today.

Speaking in tongues was one of the miraculous activities on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. In this lesson, we continue to examine the question of whether the gift of tongues is in effect today.

Speaking in tongues was one of the miraculous activities on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. In this lesson, we begin to examine the question of whether the gift of tongues is in effect today.

In this lesson, we see how the events of Pentecost in Acts 2 fulfill the types of the Old Testament feast day.

The death of Judas Iscariot left a vacancy among the apostles. In this lesson, we see how Peter applies the word of God in the selection of Matthias to replace Judas.

At Christ's ascension, the disciples are found gazing into heaven. Are you like the disciples or are you busy about the things of the Lord?

As we continue our study of the book of Acts, we examine Luke's version of the Great Commission in the opening verses of Acts, and see why this commission is not intended for the body of Christ.

As we continue our study of the book of Acts, we examine Luke's version of the Great Commission in the opening verses of Acts, and see why this commission is not intended for the body of Christ.

In this lesson from the 2015 Mid-Winter Retreat at Berean Bible Church in Chippewa Falls, WI, we look at the mysterious character of Melchizedek.

In this lesson from the 2015 Mid-Winter Retreat at Berean Bible Church in Chippewa Falls, WI, we look at the mysterious character of Melchizedek.

In this lesson from the 2015 Mid-Winter Retreat at Berean Bible Church in Chippewa Falls, WI, we study a passage of Scripture which many claim teaches loss of salvtion.