Podcasts about Apocrypha

This week we put on our nerd hats: what are the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, and why don't Protestant bibles include them? Turns out the answer involves the Septuagint, a guy named Jerome, Martin Luther, and the humbling realization that the 66-book Bible most of us grew up with is actually the minority position in global Christianity.It's a deep dive into biblical history — and a reminder that the real question was never which books made the cut, but what we do with the ones we've got.

What happened between the Testaments? Empires Rise and Fall. Alexander. Antiochus Epiphanes. The Maccabees. Hanukkah. Herod. Septuagint. Apocrypha. Synagogs. Dispersion. Pharisees. Sadducees. Scribes. Nature of "Testament". God's choosing of Israel is central.

What happened between the Testaments? Empires Rise and Fall. Alexander. Antiochus Epiphanes. The Maccabees. Hanukkah. Herod. Septuagint. Apocrypha. Synagogs. Dispersion. Pharisees. Sadducees. Scribes. Nature of "Testament". God's choosing of Israel is central.

6:24 - Prayer request for husband after a bad stroke. / 9:00 - How can I learn what is tradition and what is the Bible? / 20:41 - Can a Christian sin while asleep? / 30:58 - Is there a book in the Apocrypha that is not historically accurate? / 39:30 - Was Revelation fulfilled in the holocaust? / 53:41 - Are internet prophets legitimate?

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How should Christians think about social justice? Why do Catholics pray to saints? What authority do the Pope and church tradition have? Why do Catholic and Protestant Bibles contain different books? In this episode of Relish, Rowan Miller is joined by Pastor Don Patterson and theology student Grant Bender for a thoughtful discussion of several questions that regularly create confusion among Christians. The conversation explores: Does the Bible teach social justice? Christianity's historical influence on society Saints, intercession, and prayer The Pope, church tradition, and biblical authority The Apocrypha and why different Christian traditions recognize different canons How Christians should evaluate doctrine through Scripture Whether you've wondered about Catholic beliefs or simply want a clearer understanding of biblical authority, this episode provides historical context and careful biblical discussion. 00:00:36 — Does the Bible Teach Social Justice? Christianity's Impact on Society 00:03:15 — Why Catholics Pray to Saints: Intercession Explained 00:08:17 — The Pope, Church Tradition & Biblical Authority 00:13:47 — Why Catholic Bibles Have More Books 00:17:47 — The Apocrypha, the Septuagint & the Biblical Canon 00:20:10 — Final Takeaways: Evaluating Doctrine Through Scripture

Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - John Underdown, Matt Baldwin, and Noah Schmidt - to recap the first six months of 2026, sharing their favorite albums thus far as well as highlighting a few of their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can find the list of all albums recommended during this episode, alphabetical by artist: Amy Grant, The Me That Remains Bella Taylor Smith, for the home EP Brian Sauve, Long Days, Short Years Broadway Showdown, Presents: Let The Showdown Begin! CHANGETHEWXRLD, diary of peripheral wounds Colony House, 77 Drown the Planet, the blessed // the cursed EP Exile & Eden, New Horizon Floodlit, MiDaSu Fury & Solace, By Endurance Grand Motel, Tooth of the Lion: A Spring Perennial Haste the Day, Dissenter idle threat, you'll forget the sun indie tribe, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM Les Carlsen, Free Will John Joseph James, God of the Second Chance Jonathan Ogden, DAYMichael Sweet, The Master Plan Narnia, X Petra, Hope Pipe Bomb, Holy Hell So Much Hope, Buried., Wither | Grow Switchfoot, Forever Now The 77s, 7 The Figs, How Did We Get Here? The Lost Dogs, Trick of the Light The Tarnished, DEATH FOR DEATH EP Unbroken Reign, The Sins We Keep Alive You Are a Soul, Apocrypha 5

This lesson provides an overview of the Old Testament canon, defining it as the divinely inspired collection of scriptures recognized by the Jewish community and affirmed by Jesus and the apostles. The pastor clarifies that the canon was not determined by church councils but emerged through divine providence and historical recognition within a specific timeframe from Moses to Malachi. It addresses the status of the Apocrypha, explaining why these intertestamental writings are excluded from the Protestant canon due to lack of divine inspiration and later inclusion by the Roman Catholic Church. The discussion highlights how the early church accepted the existing Hebrew canon as authoritative, viewing the Old Testament as Christian literature that points to Christ. Ultimately, the message encourages confidence in Scripture's reliability and authority, attributing its preservation to God's sovereign care rather than human decision-making.

Through our study of the Patristic Period, we've seen how the earliest Christians followed Jesus, defended the truth, structured the church, and lived out Scripture. Tiffany and Pastor Jeff reflect on the most important themes from the historical theology series and how the faith of the early church continues to speak to Christians today. They also introduce the questions that will guide the next series: Where did Scripture come from? How were the books of the Bible recognized? Why were some writings excluded? And why can we confidently trust the Bible we hold today? Chapters:01:40 People and Writings from the Patristic PeriodWe revisit early church fathers such as Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Papias, and Irenaeus, along with writings including the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas.03:45 Why Church History Still MattersThe earliest Christian writings reveal how believers wrestled with questions about following Christ, worship, evangelism, caring for one another, and defending the truth.05:00 Church History as the Blueprints of the Christian FaithThe New Testament provides the foundation, while early Christian writings help us understand how believers first put biblical truth into practice.06:05 The Early Church's Focus on Jesus ChristDespite suffering and theological challenges, early Christians continually returned to Christ's death, resurrection, return, and the hope believers have in Him.09:05 The Unchanging Mission of the ChurchCultures, buildings, technology, and methods change, but the church's calling to preach Christ, teach Scripture, proclaim the gospel, and care for God's people remains the same.11:05 Did the Church Decide Which Books Belonged in the Bible?Tiffany and Pastor Jeff explain the important distinction between creating Scripture and recognizing the authority Scripture already possessed.13:25 What Today's Christians Can Learn from the Early ChurchThe challenges faced by early believers remind Christians to remain rooted in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and faithful amid persecution, false teaching, and cultural change.14:30 Introducing the Next Series: How Did We Get the Bible?The next series will explore the canon of Scripture, lost books, the Gospel of Thomas, the Apocrypha, early church councils, and why Christians can trust the Bible.“ Christianity isn't built on myths or legends. It's rooted in historical events, faithful witness, and above all, the revelation of God to mankind.”  – Pastor Jeff Cranston

In today's episode, we unpack the hidden spiritual war behind the Book of Esther. Drawing from the Apocrypha, we explore Mordecai's prophetic vision of two great dragons locked in combat—representing the spiritual and physical fight between Mordecai and Haman. Meanwhile, through the power of fasting and prayer, Queen Esther risks everything to rescue her people from total destruction, securing a victory that has been celebrated throughout history.

Weekend Edition for July 25-26, 2026 GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89787313197 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

In this episode of The David Donnan Podcast, David sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Dr. David A. deSilva for a thoughtful conversation on the Wesleyan understanding of the gospel, biblical theology, archaeology, and the mission of the Church. Together they discuss Dr. deSilva's contribution to Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), where he presents the Wesleyan perspective on the gospel and explains how Wesleyan theology offers a rich, biblical vision of salvation, holiness, and discipleship. The conversation also explores Christian Faith and Doctrine: An Annotated Catechism for the Global Methodist Church, the value of catechesis for today's Church, and Dr. deSilva's work Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul: A Visual Guide, highlighting how archaeology helps illuminate the New Testament world. Additional topics include The CEB Study Bible with Apocrypha, David Donnan's article "Should Global Methodists Pray for Pope Leo?", Dr. deSilva's appearance on Disciple Dojo, and his Educational Opportunities "Journeys of Paul" cruise. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, theology student, or simply someone who loves studying Scripture, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement for following Christ through the Wesleyan tradition. Resources Mentioned: Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) Christian Faith and Doctrine: An Annotated Catechism for the Global Methodist Church Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul: A Visual Guide The CEB Study Bible with Apocrypha Dr. David A. deSilva's faculty page Educational Opportunities "Journeys of Paul" Cruise Disciple Dojo with James M. Smith "Should Global Methodists Pray for Pope Leo?" by David Donnan Editor's Note: This conversation was originally recorded in the summer of 2025. While some events and future references have since passed, the theological discussion remains just as relevant today.

¿Por qué la Iglesia no acoge libros en la Biblia que otros sí? Existen libros y evangelios apócrifos que narran cosas que no están en la Biblia: ¿sabe qué hacer al encontrarse con eso? Acompáñenos en este podcast en que el Padre Ricardo del Campo hablará sobre este tema tan interesante.

Should Christians read the Book of Enoch? What is pseudepigrapha, and why wasn't Enoch included in the Bible? In this episode, Dr. E answers a listener's question about the Book of Enoch and explains how Christians should think about extra-biblical literature. He distinguishes the Book of Enoch from the Apocrypha, discusses other early writings like the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas, and explains why the biblical canon remains the Christian's final authority. While books like Enoch can offer historical or literary value, Dr. Easley encourages believers to spend far more time in Scripture than pursuing speculative theories or biblical mysteries. God's Word provides everything necessary for knowing Him and living a faithful life. Whether you've heard conversations about the Nephilim, giants, or ancient manuscripts, this episode offers a balanced, biblical perspective rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture. Chapters 00:00 – Should Christians Read the Book of Enoch? 01:22 – What Is Pseudepigrapha? 02:03 – Enoch vs. the Apocrypha 02:30 – Why People Are Fascinated by Enoch 03:17 – How the Biblical Canon Was Recognized 03:46 – Paul's Warning About False Letters 05:25 – The Didache & Shepherd of Hermas 06:56 – Historical Writings vs. Inspired Scripture 08:10 – Why Scripture Is Sufficient 09:14 – Submit Your Question Key Topics Covered * The Book of Enoch explained * What is pseudepigrapha? * Enoch vs. the Apocrypha * Why Enoch is not in the Bible * How the biblical canon was recognized * Paul's authentication of his letters * The Didache and Shepherd of Hermas * Extra-biblical literature * The Nephilim and biblical speculation * The sufficiency of Scripture If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Thursday, 16 July 2026   Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” Matthew 21:23   “And having come, Him, into the temple, they approached Him, teaching, the chief priests and the ‘elders, the people', saying, ‘In where-such authority these, You do? And who to You, He gave the authority, this?'” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus told His disciples, “And all, as much – if you should ask in the prayer, believing, you will receive.” With that thought now complete, it next says, “And having come, Him, into the temple.”   The very place He was surely referring to in metaphor in the previous verses is where He has come to again. Once in the temple, “they approached Him, teaching.”   The temple complex was massive. Being the time of the Passover, there would have been innumerable visitors there to see the sights and to join in conversations, meet old friends, etc. Jesus may have picked a spot and started teaching His disciples. As He talked, others walking by might be curious and start listening as well. Because of this, any number of people might gather around to hear. This is something Jeremiah was instructed to do –   “In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the Lord, saying, 2 ‘Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the court of the Lord's house, and speak to all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the Lord's house, all the words that I command you to speak to them. Do not diminish a word. 3 Perhaps everyone will listen and turn from his evil way, that I may relent concerning the calamity which I purpose to bring on them because of the evil of their doings.'” Jeremiah 26:1-3   Jeremiah would have begun speaking, and the people would have flocked to hear what was being proclaimed. Jesus likewise spoke in the temple. When He did, they came, “the chief priests and the ‘elders, the people'.”   When Jeremiah spoke, it is noted in Jeremiah 26 that “the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah.” Later, the princes of Judah came to judge the matter of Jeremiah's proclamation in the New Gate of the Lord's house. Thus, this being challenged by the leaders at Jesus' time is something that is not without precedent. There is a teaching going on that has come to the attention of the chief priests and the elders. Therefore, they were “saying, ‘In where-such authority these, You do?'”   These men had a right to maintain order in the temple complex. Thus, it is a natural question for them to ask. They have heard Jesus' words and are questioning His authority to say what He was saying. In Jeremiah's case, he was accused of wrongdoing. Therefore, his response was, “The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city with all the words that you have heard” (Jeremiah 26:12). As for those confronting Jesus, they continue, saying, “And who to You, He gave the authority, this?”   Again, it is a natural question to ask. If Jesus is at the temple teaching, He must feel He had a right or commission to do so. His response to them will show, however, that they are doing more than just trying to maintain order. From what He says, it can be deduced that they already knew Him and His teachings, just as the people would have known Jeremiah claimed to be a prophet of the Lord.   Therefore, Jesus' answer will be one that challenges their own positions on matters that had transpired in the recent past. What He asks them will be intended to get them to consider their stand concerning those things. There is nothing disrespectful in His words. Rather, they are intended to probe them in an attempt to reveal their state before the Lord as His representatives in the religious and civil lives of the people.   Life application: When Jeremiah spoke to the princes and people, he plainly told them why he was speaking as he did. After doing so, he said –   “Now therefore, amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the Lord your God; then the Lord will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you. 14 As for me, here I am, in your hand; do with me as seems good and proper to you. 15 But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will surely bring innocent blood on yourselves, on this city, and on its inhabitants; for truly the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.” Jeremiah 26:13-15   His job was to proclaim the word of the Lord. Jesus, the Lord, spoke to the people about matters that He was sent by the Father to convey to the people. In hearing the word of the Lord, choices then have to be made. The main thing we must determine is, “Is this the word of the Lord or a doctrine in accordance with it?”   At Jeremiah's time, there were false prophets galore. The people had to listen to what was said, determine who was telling the truth, and then go forward from that point. The same was true in Jesus' time. Now, these things are recorded for us to read and consider. Is the Bible the word of God? If it is, then it should be listened to.   God doesn't force us to accept His word. He has put it out for people to read and consider. Other religions have their own supposed sacred texts as well. Within the greater umbrella of Christian faith, there are writings that some claim are supposedly on the same level of authority as the Bible. The Roman Catholic Church has teachings that they hold to as preeminent in their theology, which are separate from the Bible.   The Mormons have a third “testament” that they claim is inspired. The Seventh-Day Adventists have the supposedly inspired writings of Ellen G. White. Many people accept extra-biblical writings, such as the Apocrypha, the Book of Enoch, etc. It is our responsibility to consider God, if He has given us His word, and what that word is or is not.    This sacred task has been given to humanity, and we should carefully consider what we will believe and why. Jesus is being asked about His authority. If God gave Him authority to convey God's word, we should be willing to listen. These things are important. Let us pay heed to the word that God has given for us to know Him, treating it with respect and care.   Lord God, we are humans, limited by time and the ability to obtain and remember knowledge. We desire to honor You in the way that You expect of us. Therefore, lead us to Yourself through Your word. May we not be misdirected from this task all our days. Help us in this, O God. Amen.  

We have built some real momentum in the readings for this first half of summer. Of course, you may have a congregation that is in a week, out a week — or, if you have lots of snowbirds, either your sanctuary feels more full or more empty. But the texts march on, and so do we!This is the second Sunday inside Matthew's parables chapter. Last week the Parable of the Sower opened the section; this week we get the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. Both parables share an image of a field, a sower, and a problem — but they ask different questions. The Sower asks what happens to the word once it has been scattered. The Wheat and the Weeds asks how to live in a field where good and bad are mixed and indistinguishable, and what to do when the impulse rises to sort it out ourselves.Image courtesy of Sickle of Truth: A Bible Student BlogThe Old Testament tracks both lead toward the Gospel in different ways. * Track One follows Jacob deeper into Genesis — to the famous dream at Bethel, where Jacob, fleeing his brother's anger, lays his head on a stone and sees a ladder reaching to heaven. Psalm 139 pairs with that scene by insisting there is no place where God's presence does not reach. * Track Two offers a choice between Wisdom of Solomon's meditation on the lenient sovereignty of God and Isaiah's short, sharp declaration of God's uniqueness; both are paired with Psalm 86, including its prayer for an undivided heart. * The Epistle continues the long climb through Romans 8 — today's portion includes some of Paul's most stirring language about being children of God, the groaning of creation, and the patience of hope.A note for preachers following a series: this Sunday continues the new arc of parables. The Sower (last week), the Wheat and the Weeds (today), and in coming weeks the Mustard Seed, the Yeast, the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl, and the Net — these images are the way Jesus has chosen to talk about the kingdom of heaven. Our job as preachers, increasingly, is to slow down enough to let the images do their work.The ReadingsGenesis 28:10–19aFirst Reading (Track One) — Jacob's Dream at BethelSummaryJacob is on the run. He has just cheated his brother Esau out of their father's blessing, and Esau has vowed to kill him. Rebekah has sent him toward her brother's house in Haran, ostensibly to find a wife but really to keep him alive. The selected verses pick him up somewhere on the road, alone, in an unnamed place at sundown. He takes a stone, puts it under his head, and lies down. And he dreams: a ladder, or stairway, with its foot on the ground and its top reaching up into the heavens, and the angels of God going up and down on it. God stands beside him — or above the ladder — and renews the covenant once given to Abraham: this land, descendants beyond counting, blessing for all the families of the earth. And then the line on which the whole scene turns: I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. Jacob wakes, and the first words out of his mouth are: Surely the Lord is in this place — and I did not know it. He is afraid. He calls the place awesome. He sets up the stone as a pillar, pours oil on it, and names the place Bethel — house of God.Key Ideas for Preaching* Jacob is fleeing the consequences of his own deception. The grace God gives him in this dream is given to a manipulator on the run. Where in your congregation are people quietly assuming that God's presence is reserved for those who have their lives sorted out, and how might Jacob's story interrupt that?* “Surely the Lord is in this place — and I did not know it.” That is one of the most honest lines in Genesis. Jacob discovers that God has been somewhere he did not expect, and he himself was the last to notice. Where in your people's lives might God have been present in a place they did not credit, and what would it look like to wake up to it now?* The ladder is set up on the earth. The traffic on it is two-way — angels ascending and descending. Heaven and earth are connected, and the connection runs in both directions. How might this image steady a congregation that imagines God as remote, or imagines spiritual life as something we have to climb up to?* The promise God speaks to Jacob is mostly about presence: I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. Not just here at this holy site, but on the road. What might it mean for your people that the God of Bethel is the same God of every uncomfortable, unconsecrated place their lives will take them?Significant Cautions* Do not romanticize Jacob into a hero of the dream. He is, at this point in Genesis, a deceiver running from his consequences. The point of the scene is not Jacob's virtue but God's grace toward someone who has not earned it.* “House of God” language can be too quickly applied to a church building. The place Jacob names Bethel is a piece of open ground with a stone in it. The text is not really endorsing sacred architecture; it is naming places where God surprises us.* The promise that Jacob's offspring will inherit the land has had a long and painful history of being used to justify the taking of land from other people. If you touch this part of the text, handle it carefully and avoid reading the ancient promise as a blanket endorsement of any modern claim.Psalm 139:1–12, 23–24The Psalm (Track One) — You Have Searched Me and Known MeSummaryOne of the most intimate and personal psalms in the Bible. The opening verses celebrate God's deep knowledge of the psalmist — sitting down and rising up, the thoughts before they are spoken, the path before it is taken. The middle section asks the question Jacob might have asked: where can I go from your presence? The answer is: nowhere. Not heaven, not Sheol, not the wings of the morning, not the deepest sea, not the darkness. Even the darkness is not dark to God; the night is as bright as the day. The lectionary skips the harder middle verses and picks up at the closing: search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts; see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.Key Ideas for Preaching* This psalm reads like a meditation on Jacob's realization — surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it. The psalm extends that to every place. Where in your congregation might people need to hear that there is no place outside God's attention, and what does that mean for the places they are quietly afraid to go?* “Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day.” That is one of the most beautiful sentences in the psalms. How might your sermon let your people feel the kindness of that line — not God's surveillance, but God's presence in the very darkness they have been hiding in?* The closing prayer asks God to search the psalmist — not to judge but to lead. That is a remarkable posture. Where in your people's lives might openness to being known by God be more freeing than the long work of self-management?Significant Cautions* God's constant knowing can feel like surveillance, especially to people who have lived under abusive or controlling authorities. Be gentle with this language. The God of Psalm 139 holds us, not watches us.* The omitted middle verses (19–22) contain harsh language about hating God's enemies. The lectionary leaves these out for good reason. If you reach for them, handle them with care.Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16–19First Reading (Track Two, primary option) — You Are Lord of AllSummaryFrom the book of Wisdom, part of the Apocrypha (or deuterocanonical books, depending on tradition). The selected verses celebrate God's universal sovereignty and patient mercy. There is no other God beside this one, the text says, and this God's strength is the source of righteousness. Because God is sovereign over all, God can afford to be lenient — to spare all, to be patient with all, to leave room for repentance. And then the closing line that may be why the lectionary pairs this with today's Gospel: through such acts, God teaches the people that the righteous must be kind.Key Ideas for Preaching* The connection the text makes between God's sovereignty and God's mercy is striking. Because God is in total command, God can be patient. Cruelty and impatience are the marks of weakness, not strength. Where in your congregation has impatience been mistaken for moral seriousness, and what would it look like to learn the patience of the strong?* “The righteous must be kind.” That is, in five words, the ethical conclusion the text draws from God's character. Where in your congregation has righteousness been imagined as something other than kindness, and what might shift if these two were not allowed to come apart?Significant Cautions* Some traditions (most Protestant ones) do not consider Wisdom canonical. If your congregation's tradition uses Isaiah 44 instead, the next section of this guide covers it.* “The strong are merciful” can sometimes shade into a paternalism that treats mercy as something dispensed from on high. The text is reaching for something different — a mercy that flows from confidence, not condescension.Isaiah 44:6–8First Reading (Track Two, alternative option) — I Am the First and I Am the LastSummaryA short, sharp declaration of God's uniqueness. The Lord, the King of Israel, the Lord of hosts, declares: I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Who is like me? Let them speak. Who can declare the things to come as I have done? Do not fear, do not be afraid. You are my witnesses. Is there any god besides me? There is no other rock; I know not one.Key Ideas for Preaching* “Do not fear, do not be afraid.” That phrase, echoing several Sundays back in Matthew 10, anchors this short text. The reason not to fear is the same: there is no rival power. What does it look like for your people to hear that the deepest threats they imagine have, in the end, no real competing authority?* “You are my witnesses.” That is a striking thing for God to say. It places God's people inside the testimony, not at the edge of it. Where in your congregation might the language of witness need to be recovered — not as performance, but as the kind of life that quietly testifies to what is true?Significant Cautions* “There is no other god” has sometimes been used in interreligious contexts in ways that flatten and demean other faiths. Isaiah is speaking inside a particular ancient struggle against idolatry, not handing the church a position paper on world religions.Psalm 86:11–17The Psalm (Track Two) — An Undivided HeartSummaryA continuation of the psalm we already heard a few weeks ago (Proper 7). The selected verses contain one of the most quoted lines from the psalms: teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name. The psalmist gives thanks for God's steadfast love and deliverance, names the trouble he is in (the insolent and the ruthless are after his life), and pleads for help, for a sign of favor, for God's strength.Key Ideas for Preaching* “An undivided heart.” That is a request many of us would not dare to pray, because we know how divided our hearts are. The psalmist is honest about needing to be given a single-mindedness he does not yet have. Where in your congregation might the gift of an undivided heart be more needed than the discipline of trying to manufacture one?* The psalmist names that ruthless people are after his life — and then, in the same psalm, names God as merciful and gracious. Both things are true at the same time. The psalm does not pretend the threats are not real in order to praise God. How might your people learn to hold real danger and real praise in the same prayer?Significant Cautions* “Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may be put to shame” is honest prayer but easy to weaponize. Be careful preaching this verse in a way that gives moral cover to grudges your congregation is already nursing.Romans 8:12–25The Epistle — Children of God, Heirs with Christ, Creation GroaningSummaryPaul continues the unfolding of Romans 8. We are debtors not to the old way of living, he says, but to the Spirit. All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God — not slaves anymore, but adopted, with the right to call out, in the most intimate language Paul can find, Abba! Father! If we are children, we are heirs, joint heirs with Christ, sharing in his suffering and in his glory. The passage then opens out into one of the most cosmic visions in the New Testament. The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed. The creation itself waits, with eager longing, for the revealing of the children of God. The creation has been subjected to futility — not by its own choice — in hope. It groans. We groan with it. We who have the first fruits of the Spirit groan inwardly as we wait for adoption and the redemption of our bodies. We were saved in hope, and hope that is seen is not hope. We wait, with patience, for what we do not yet see.Key Ideas for Preaching* Paul calls God by the name Jesus called him — Abba. That is the Aramaic word a child would have used, intimate, not formal. The Spirit makes us able to use that word too. What might it shift in your people's prayer life to hear that the language of intimacy with God is not reserved for spiritual experts?* Paul includes the whole creation in the work of redemption. The trees, the soil, the seas, the suffering creatures — they are not background scenery to the human drama. They are part of it. They groan; they wait. How might this widen your congregation's sense of what salvation includes?* “Hope that is seen is not hope.” Christian hope, by definition, is hope in something we cannot yet point to. We do not have it in hand; we wait for it. Where in your congregation has hope been collapsed into optimism, and how might Paul's patience steady it?* The passage holds together suffering and glory in a way that does not minimize either. Paul does not say the suffering is not real; he says it is not the final word. What does it look like for your congregation to grieve honestly and hope honestly in the same breath?Significant Cautions* “If we suffer with him” has sometimes been used to bless suffering that should be opposed. Paul is talking about the cost of belonging to Christ, not about staying in abusive relationships or harmful situations. Be careful here.* The adoption language has been used in ways that exclude or shame those for whom adoption is a complicated family experience. The word is theological here — about being made part of God's family by grace — but it lands on a particular set of human stories. Handle it with awareness.* “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory” can be heard cruelly by someone in real, present suffering. Paul is not minimizing their pain. He is naming an even larger reality. Say so.* The cosmic creation imagery (the whole creation groaning) has sometimes been used to bless any sentimental view of nature. Paul has something more specific in mind — a creation broken, in hope of being remade. Do not flatten this into pantheism or sentimentality.Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43The Gospel — The Wheat and the WeedsSummaryJesus tells another parable. The kingdom of heaven, he says, is like someone who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds in among the wheat, and went away. When the plants came up and bore grain, the weeds appeared as well. The servants come to the master, alarmed: did you not sow good seed? Where did these weeds come from? An enemy has done this, he answers. They offer to go and pull them up. The master refuses. No, he says — in pulling up the weeds, you would uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At harvest time, the reapers will sort them out. The lectionary then jumps to Jesus' private interpretation with his disciples. The sower of the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world. The good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one; the enemy is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. The weeds will be gathered and burned. The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen.Key Ideas for Preaching* The weed in this parable is almost certainly darnel — a real plant that looks identical to wheat in the early stages of growth. You cannot tell them apart until the grain heads form. The master's refusal to let the servants pull up the weeds is not a moral instruction about tolerance; it is a botanical fact. They literally cannot tell. How might your sermon take that fact seriously and let it reshape the whole feel of the parable?* The servants in the parable are confident. They are sure they know which plants are weeds. The master, gently, refuses their confidence. Where in your congregation has confidence about who is in and who is out crept in, and what would it look like to take the master's caution seriously?* Jesus tells the disciples that the field is the world — not the church. That is worth saying out loud. The parable is not giving the church permission to be lenient about who belongs inside its life. It is talking about the much larger field of the world, where good and evil grow together, and where we are not the reapers. What does it look like for your congregation to know the difference between the church's discernment and the final judgment of the world?* The history of Christian attempts to pull up the weeds in advance is, frankly, awful. The church has identified the wrong people as weeds in every generation. Where in your congregation's past, or in your congregation's present, has someone been pulled up who was, in fact, wheat? How might honest naming help your people walk more humbly into the future?* The parable is not a call to moral passivity. The wheat still has to be tended. Injustice still has to be opposed. What the parable forbids is the human attempt to do the final sorting now. How might your sermon hold together active love for what is good and patient restraint from premature judgment?Significant Cautions* This parable has been used in some of the most damaging ways imaginable — to identify whole groups of people as “weeds”. Every Christian generation has done it, and every Christian generation has been at least partly wrong. Be especially careful with any application of this parable to actual people.* “The field is the world” means just that. The parable is not a license for the church to be lax about its own internal life. Paul and other New Testament writers have plenty to say about that. But the parable is talking about the larger field, where the final sort is not ours.* The interpretation in verses 36–43 is fierce — furnace, weeping, gnashing of teeth. Be careful with this language. It is in the text, but it is not the central point. The central point is the master's caution to the servants in the first half: let both grow together. The judgment language is the backdrop, not the foreground.* “Let anyone with ears listen” has been preached as a kind of warning. It is better heard as an invitation. The parable is doing slow, careful work; the listening it asks for is patient.* The parable can be misused in the opposite direction — as a license to ignore evil because the harvest is coming. It does not say that. It restrains us from premature sorting; it does not absolve us from active love and justice in the meantime.Thematic ConnectionsThe Gospel is the natural center for the day. The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds is one of the most pastorally and politically important parables in Matthew, and the preacher who slows down with it will find that it has much to say to the moment in which most congregations are gathered — a moment in which the human impulse to sort people into wheat and weeds has rarely felt more intense.On Track One, Jacob's dream at Bethel pairs with the parable in a quiet but pointed way. Jacob is, by any honest measure, a weed in his family's field at this point in Genesis. He has cheated his brother and is running from the consequences. And God meets him with grace. The story is its own commentary on the parable: the people we would have written off as weeds turn out to be, in God's hands, wheat in the making. Psalm 139 widens the point: there is no place where God's knowing does not reach, no darkness God does not see clear through. The God who finds Jacob on the road is the same God who finds us in whatever country we have been hiding in.On Track Two, the connection runs through the question of who has the right to judge. Wisdom of Solomon names God as the sovereign whose strength expresses itself in patience. Isaiah names God as the one and only — with no real rivals to fear. Psalm 86 asks for the gift of an undivided heart. Together, these texts ease the listener into the Gospel's harder claim: the final word about wheat and weeds is not ours.Romans 8 sits inside the day as the cosmic frame. The whole creation groans. We groan with it. The hope we wait for is not yet visible. The patience Paul asks for is the same patience the master asks for in the parable — a willingness to let the field be the field, to let the harvest be the harvest, to trust that the One who set this all in motion has not lost track of any of it. The same Spirit who lets us cry Abba is the Spirit who teaches us to wait.For preachers continuing the series: the parables arc is now two weeks old. The Sower last week named God's lavish scattering. The Wheat and the Weeds this week names God's patient deferral of judgment. Together they form a particular picture of the kingdom — generous in its giving, patient in its sorting, and not finally in our hands. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lectionarypro.substack.com/subscribe

Was Francis Scott Key a bitter recluse who denounced America and wrote the anthem from a boat offshore? No, no he was not.   Elder Gurr writes in with an investigator's list of questions, and we tackle the big ones. Who holds the authority to decide which parts of the Bible are "translated correctly"? Who decided the canon, and why did Protestants pull the Apocrypha after 1,400 years? On grace versus works, why "saved by grace alone" quietly assumes a premise a billion Catholics reject, and why Calvinists and Arminians don't even worship the same Jesus.   The upshot: the disagreement itself is the case for a Restoration.   If you are interested in joining us in 2027 in Palmyra and Kirtland, August 1st through August 7th, click on the link below and reserve your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261567888174171   Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com⁠⁠ (https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/)   If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

Send us Fan MailThis is part two of my conversation with Dr George Athas, Director of Research at Moore Theological College and author of Bridging the Testaments.In this episode, George explains why “Jesus is Lord” is not merely a private spiritual statement. In the world of the New Testament, where Caesar was lord and Rome promised peace, to confess Jesus as Lord was deeply political.We also talk about one of the most moving parts of the whole conversation: the Samaritans. I had always heard the Samaritan woman described mainly through the lens of Jewish hostility toward “mixed” people, but George explains the deeper history of Samaria, Mount Gerizim, Davidic hope, and why Jesus' conversation at the well is so significant.We also discuss:What Christians can learn from political instabilityWhy “Jesus is Lord” challenges every earthly powerThe tragedy and judgment in the GospelsThe Samaritans and the woman at the wellActs and the reunification of Israel under King JesusThe Dead Sea Scrolls and the EssenesWhat the Apocrypha is and how Protestants should think about itHow prophecy helps us read both the Old and New TestamentsPurchase George's book wherever you get your books!Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God's People in the Second Temple PeriodFollow @hertheology on Instagram & YouTube. Head to hertheology.com to find out more.

Send us Fan MailThe podcast explores the dramatic life of King Manasseh of Judah, widely considered one of the most wicked kings in biblical history, as a profound demonstration of God's grace, mercy, and willingness to forgive even the worst of sinners. It also serves as a cautionary tale about parental influence and legacy.Major Points from the NarrativeA Long, Wicked Reign: Manasseh became king at just 12 years old and ruled Jerusalem for 55 years—the longest reign of any Judean king. He completely reversed the godly reforms of his father, King Hezekiah, by rebuilding pagan high places, practicing sorcery, consulting mediums, desecrating the Temple with idols, and even sacrificing his own sons.Divine Judgment and Captivity: Because Manasseh and the people ignored God's prophets, the Assyrian army captured Manasseh "with hooks," bound him in bronze chains, and exiled him to Babylon.Repentance and Restored Grace: In his severe distress, Manasseh humbled himself and prayed fervently to God. Highlighting a reading from the Apocrypha text The Prayer of Manasseh, the podcast underscores his deep confession of guilt. God answered his plea, forgave him, and remarkably restored him to his throne in Jerusalem.Later Reforms: Following his restoration, Manasseh spent his remaining years tearing down the pagan idols he built, fortifying Jerusalem's defenses, and commanding Judah to serve Yahweh.The Long Shadow of a Parent's Legacy: Though Manasseh repented, his son Amon chose to imitate the wicked, idolatrous years of his father's youth rather than his later years of righteousness. Amon refused to humble himself and was assassinated after a brief two-year reign, which ultimately paved the way for the godly King Josiah.Practical Applications for Listeners1. No One is Beyond the Reach of God's Grace. The primary spiritual takeaway is that God is exceptionally compassionate, patient, and ready to grant remission of sins to anyone who genuinely repents. If the "most wicked king" could be forgiven and saved, no listener has sinned too deeply to turn back to God.2. Pay Attention to Divine Warnings The narrative warns against spiritual stubbornness. Listeners are urged to pay attention when rebuked by God—whether through scripture, preaching, or life circumstances—and to pivot quickly rather than ignoring the warnings as Manasseh initially did.3. The Reality of Parental Influence The episode highlights how a parent's early life of rebellion can deeply impact their children. Children often mimic a parent's worst seasons rather than their later corrections.4. Intercede for the Next Generation For listeners who may have come to faith later in life and worry about the negative influence they previously had on their children, the speaker exhorts them to turn to fervent prayer—asking God to awaken their children, show them mercy, and break the cycle of generational sin.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

What if the version of the Old Testament most commonly quoted by the New Testament writers is one that most Christians have never read? In this study, we explore the Septuagint (LXX)—the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures that was widely used throughout the world of Jesus, the Apostles, and the early Church.You'll discover how the Septuagint came to be, why it became so influential, and several places where Jesus appears to quote directly from it. We'll also discuss common objections, the relationship between the Septuagint and the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha, and practical ways you can begin reading the LXX for yourself.Whether you're interested in biblical history, textual studies, Bible translations, or the world of the New Testament, this video will help you better understand the Scriptures that shaped the language and thought of the Apostolic era.

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Middle Ages, hell was useful because it was vaguely defined. Canonical scriptures scarcely mention hell, leaving much to the imaginations of early Christians, who used it to sort out who belonged within the faith. Translating hell: Vernacular theology and apocrypha in the medieval North Sea (Manchester University Press, 2026) by Dr. Stephen C. E. Hopkins explores how hell became a place for literary experiments with local challenges in theology and identity. Following the reception and transformations of two popular hell apocrypha, it argues that they served as this role because of their liminal textual authority. As noncanonical scriptures, apocrypha afforded medieval writers space to revise their hells (since they were not actually scripture), while also encouraging readers to revere those experiments as valid (since they seemed like scripture). The book brings together adaptations from early medieval England, Iceland, Ireland, and Wales, placing the early vernacular theologies of the North Sea in comparative conversation. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Protestant Canon valid? Why do Protestants have 66 books in the Bible while Catholics and Orthodox Christians include additional books in the Old Testament? In this video, we explore the fascinating history of the biblical canon, the development of the Old Testament, and the reasons behind the differences between Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles.We'll examine the Deuterocanonical books (also called the Apocrypha), the role of the Septuagint, the Hebrew Scriptures, and how the early Church understood the canon of Scripture. Whether you're a Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox Christian, skeptic, new believer, or someone curious about Jesus and Christianity, this discussion will help you better understand one of the most important questions in Christian history.If you've ever wondered which Bible is correct, why Christians disagree about the Old Testament, or how the canon was formed, this video provides historical context, biblical evidence, and thoughtful analysis. Join us as we dive into church history, Christian apologetics, biblical studies, and the reliability of Scripture.Subscribe for more content on Christianity, theology, church history, apologetics, biblical interpretation, the early Church, and defending the Christian faith.

Let me know what you think of this episode? What happens when you stop treating the Bible as an inherited object and start treating it like evidence? Matthew Mcwhorter, a former attorney, joins us to walk through the most practical version of the biblical canon question we have heard: which Bible are we actually talking about when we say “the Bible,” and would a neutral judge trust the witnesses behind it?Matthew tells the story of starting as a skeptic who simply wanted to read the books he was named after, then discovering the sheer scale of the Protestant vs Catholic vs Orthodox Bible divide. From there, he builds a case-centered approach to canon formation that connects apologetics to the Deuterocanonical books (often called the Apocrypha) instead of keeping those debates in separate boxes. We dig into why figures like Irenaeus matter, how early church fathers are used in arguments about both the Old Testament and the New Testament, and why consistency matters if you want Christianity to be provable rather than just preferable.We also talk about Jewish scholarship on when the Jewish Bible (Tanakh) became fixed, how New Testament allusions can point back to disputed texts, and why reading multiple Bible translations can clarify meaning rather than create confusion. Matthew shares one of his most surprising finds involving Two Maccabees, the Talmud, and a martyrdom story that shows how messy the historical record can be when people argue from selective sources.If you care about historical Christianity, Bible canon, early church history, or the question of what counts as reliable evidence, this conversation gives you a clear framework and real sources to chase down. Check out Matthew at canoncrossfire.com and follow @CanonCrossfire, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest canon question. Support the showWant to be a financial supporter of the show, click here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/1754677/supporters/newFollow and subscribe to the podcast here, and get weekly updates on when new episodes are released.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dorsey-ross-show/id1495921329Social Media Links,  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorsey.ross/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DROCKROSS/ My Book Amazon Book Overcomer https://bit.ly/4h7NGIPWant to be a guest on Dorsey Ross Show? Send Dorsey Ross a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1615423845838x127949785844303500Affiliate Link For Podmatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/dorseyross

Genesis 6 describes the Nephilim as demonic hybrids who occupy positions of authority in human society. They're entirely real, says Father Stephen De Young.  (00:00) What Are the Nephilim? (03:40) The Advanced Civilization Before the Flood (15:55) Was Technology Given to Us by Demons? (36:38) Is Japan Still Producing Nephilim? (46:09) Are the Nephilim Still Among Us? (59:11) Is There Fossil Evidence of Giants? The V. Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young is Pastor of Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church (http://stgabriellafayette.org/) in Lafayette, Louisiana. He holds Master's degrees in theology, philosophy, humanities, and social sciences, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Amridge University. Fr. Stephen is also the host of the Whole Counsel of God (http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wholecounsel/) podcast from Ancient Faith and author of six books: The Religion of the Apostles, God is a Man of War, The Whole Counsel of God, Apocrypha, Saint Paul the Pharisee, and the Baal Book. He co-hosts the live call-in show and podcast Lord of Spirits (https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits/) with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick. Find Fr. Stephen De Young's books here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/stephen-de-young-books/ Paid partnerships with: Brooklyn Bedding: Get 30% off sitewide with promo code TUCKER at https://brooklynbedding.com American Financing: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-685-5696 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Tucker. Paleovalley: Use code TUCKER & get 20% off your first order at https://paleovalley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Joseph Smith restoring more than early Christianity? In this episode, Maxine Hanks explores Mormonism as a wisdom tradition—one rooted in revelation, spiritual vision, Sophia wisdom, apocryphal texts, and direct connection with the divine.Together, Meghan and Maxine discuss Gnostic Christianity, the role of women in early Christianity and early Mormonism, Joseph Smith's engagement with wisdom literature, the First Vision as a wisdom-seeking event, and why many of the truths people search for outside Mormonism may already exist within the Restoration.If you're interested in Mormon mysticism, esoteric Christianity, Sophia, Mary Magdalene, continuing revelation, and the deeper dimensions of the Restoration, this conversation offers a compelling framework for reexamining LDS origins. Timestamps00:00 Intro & Pentecost Themes 02:40 Why Maxine Calls Mormonism a Wisdom Tradition 08:30 Early Christianity & LDS Restoration Parallels 18:00 Women, Priesthood & the Elect Lady 27:00 What Is a Wisdom Tradition? 37:00 Vision Traditions, Mysticism & Revelation 48:00 Esoteric vs. Exoteric Religion 58:00 Apocrypha, Wisdom Literature & Sacred Texts 1:08:00 Joseph Smith, Wisdom of Solomon & the First Vision 1:16:00 Nested Levels of Spiritual Truth 1:20:00 Gnostic Themes in Mormon Theology 1:28:00 Hugh Nibley & Rediscovering Ancient WisdomMaxine Hanks is a Mormon theologian, historian, author, and researcher known for her work on women in Mormonism, early Christianity, mysticism, Gnostic traditions, and Mormon theology. Her scholarship frequently explores the intersections of restoration theology, spiritual experience, the divine feminine, and religious history.Links Mentioned Hidden Wisdom App  Wayfair Festival (Faith Matters) - July 11th, Heber UT The Way of Healing: Restoring Wholeness to the Soul Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Join for FREE and enjoy pathway programs, community, expansive library, and more!

The book of Enoch is famously mysterious...and was read by some early Christians--even referenced in a New Testament book. So, what are Christians to make of it today? In this episode, renowned Apochrypha & NT scholar Dr. David DeSilva stops in to talk about Enoch, as well as some of the other Pseudepigraphical books! For more from David DeSilva, see: * Why Christians Should Read the Apochrypha (w/ David DeSilva) - https://youtu.be/xh5n5okLaAI * David's NT Archaeology books review - https://youtu.be/F_htcQhPkgY * The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude - https://www.amazon.com/JEWISH-TEACHERS-JESUS-JAMES-JUDE/dp/0195329007/ * Introducing the Apocrypha - https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Apocrypha-Message-Context-Significance/dp/080109741X/ Other Enoch resources mentioned: * Bauckham's Son of Man (vol.1) - https://www.amazon.com/Son-Man-Early-Jewish-Literature/dp/0802883265/ * Hermeneia 1Enoch translation - https://www.amazon.com/Enoch-Hermeneia-Translation-George-Nickelsburg/dp/0800699106/ * Lexham Old Testament Apochrypha - https://www.amazon.com/Lexham-Old-Testament-Apocrypha-introductions/dp/1683596617/ * Charlesworth Pseudepigrapha - https://www.hendricksonpublishers.com/p/the-old-testament-pseudepigrapha-two-volume-set/9781598564891 * R.H. Charles vol.1 - https://archive.org/details/Charles_The-Apocrypha-of-the-Old-Testament-vol-1_1913/page/n11/mode/thumb * R.H. Charles vol.2 - https://archive.org/details/Charles_The-Apocrypha-of-the-Old-Testament-vol-2_1913/page/n11/mode/thumb ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

APOCRYPHA OF THE METHOD - 05.18.2026 - #941 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #941 - 05.18.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sir Jamey Not the Lanister*** Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Sir Marty B, Rebecca T, Twenty Six Trail, Meredith C,    Cage Rattler Coffee, Malik W, Dame Tinfoilhat, Veronica D, Sir Casey the Shield Knight   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   SIR IKE MEGA BOX GIVEAWAY - Rating/Review, screenshot, send to Sir Ike CanaryCrySupplyDrop@gmail.com   PSYOP 09:11 HARRY LEGS 09:41 Clip: Trailer for Candace Owens interview with Hunter Biden Hunter Biden quotes gnostic apocrypha (wiki)   TUCKER CARLSON/NEPHILIM UPDATE 46:47 Clip: Sean Stone on Tucker Carlson talking media magic and Nephilim (X)   SPEAKPIPE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS   TRUMP/UFO/ALIENS Image: Trump posts trolling UFOs, stopping nukes, Space Force etc Donald Trump Shares AI Photo of Handcuffed Alien Walking Next to Him (Newsweek) Clip: Neil DeGrass Tyson flips on the topic of aliens and UFOs "are we ready?" Clip: Matt Gaetz discusses alien hybrid program → Four species of aliens have been pulled from crashed UFOs: ex-government (X/NY Post) Clip: Hal puthoff on Diary of a CEO   MIND CONTROL WEAPONS → Gonz: We used to take ex-intelligence testimony with grain of salt, potential MK Ultra victim (X) DNI Denies CIA Raided Tulsi Gabbard's Office: What We Know (Newsweek) → What is MK-Ultra and why is it making headlines (The Hill)   → Clip: Former CIA John Kiriakou demo's waterboarding torture on podcast host of Matan Show  → Clip: John Kirakou fails the "how would you feel if…" test    TRANSHUMAN Post: Bryan Johnson asks public on how to pray (X)   SPACE POPE REPTILIAN Scientists name new moth discovery after Pope Leo XIV (NY Post)   SPEAKPIPE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS END

Who decided which books should be included in the Bible? What criteria make a book Scripture? Why 66 books and not the Apocrypha or the Book of Enoch? Who has authority—God or the church? And what does biblical canon have to do with end time prophecy? Don't miss this powerful episode of The Endtime Show—providing peace in the last days. 👉 Subscribe for daily updates on world events and prophecy👉 Learn more at https://watch.osn.tv/browse ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week: Delirium Tremens, Multitudes of Shit, European Tour de Beers, “Mouthfeel”, Fine Missouri Wine, Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Port, Lambic, Mead, Bee Blood-Feud, Avocado Kids, Lake's Four, Boozin' in the Bible, Apocrypha, Thecla, Booze/ Bible/Boat, Is Country Going Mainstream Coming to an End?, Co-Quibble, Podcasting Our Way Around the World (C'mon Brooks). Get on the Patreon Train: https://patreon.com/Sushijackknife?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkBandcamp Store: https://sushijackknife.bandcamp.com/Email: sushijackknife@gmail.com

How did we get the Bible that we have today? What are the “missing books” of the Bible? Can we trust that the Bible we have is accurate and complete? Stephen Russell explores how we got the Bible in its present form and how the canon of Scripture was recognized.Church History in Plain LanguageThe Bible Was Not Written in English. Why Is That Important? - Andrew LamicelaHere is a previous episode with Stephen RussellThis is the 318th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Ancient Roots of Life Podcast Episode 43Unlock the secrets behind ancient symbols, demonic forces, and the hidden connections that shape our world today. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the mysterious Testament of Solomon, uncovering how ancient magic, celestial symbolism, and spiritual deception influence everything from modern rituals to global power structures. Discover how the symbols on statues, military insignia, and popular culture might secretly encode suppressed knowledge — and what it means for your spiritual freedom.Our host delves into startling stories from the Testament of Solomon, revealing how demons are summoned, controlled, and even warded off through sacred sigils and divine names. We break down the symbolism of star constellations, the significance of the Big Dipper and Draco, and how ancient insights about the cosmos still influence today's secret societies and occult practices. Why do certain symbols appear over and over? What do they tell us about the true nature of spiritual realms and the unseen forces at play?You'll discover:The fascinating parallels between biblical symbols, celestial bodies, and ancient mythsHow demons and spirits operate within sacred geometric patterns like the pentagram and Metatron's cubeThe real meaning behind military insignias with hidden masonic symbols and their possible spiritual implicationsHow modern technology, from AI to surveillance devices, may be connected to ancient control mechanisms and spiritual warfareThe profound power of God's name — and why understanding it is vital for spiritual protectionThe connection between the stars, Nephilim, and the cosmic hierarchy described in apocryphal textsInsights into how the manipulation of knowledge and symbols can lead to spiritual decline or divine awakeningWhether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about the unseen battle for your soul, this episode offers invaluable insights into how ancient mysteries live on in our modern world. It's perfect for those seeking truth behind the Symbols, understanding the spiritual forces influencing society, or exploring the hidden history of angels, demons, and divine power.Guest experts and rich stories make this a compelling journey into the secret knowledge that many hide in plain sight. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the cosmos, symbols, and the spiritual realm — because the true control of worlds might be hidden in the symbols you see every day.This episode isn't just theory — it's an awakening. Tune in to decode the mysteries, unlock spiritual authority, and uncover how the divine and demonic shape our reality every day. Remember: the greatest power lies in knowing whose name you invoke and understanding the symbols that dictate unseen forces.Are you ready to see behind the curtain? Play this episode now and step into the spiritual war for your mind, soul, and future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFPatreon: https://patreon.com/JT_Follows_JC?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/JT's Hats: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/hats/Coaching Program: https://www.echoesoftruthnetwork.com/join

In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters Podcast, Pastor Bobby Pell sits down with Pastor Darin Garton and Bob Weeks to continue the conversation on Roman Catholicism after a recent Gathering session sparked plenty of questions.  The conversation explores questions surrounding the authority of the pope, the role of church tradition versus Scripture, the Apocrypha, praying to Mary, purgatory, indulgences, and whether a Catholic can truly be born again. Along the way, the gang shares personal experiences ministering to Catholics, discusses the emotional and cultural pull of Catholicism, and carefully distinguish between critiquing Catholic doctrine and condemning individual Catholics. Helpful resources: Desiring God on the Apocrypha  Got Questions on Catholicism

Who decided which books are in your Bible? Pastor Paul Cunningham responds to Father Mike Schmitz's case for the Apocrypha, walking through the historical record, early church fathers, and the canon that Jesus himself recognized and quoted. This isn't an attack, it's a careful, evidence-based conversation about one of the most consequential questions in all of Christianity: which books are truly the Word of God? From Jerome's own doubts about the books he translated, to what the Dead Sea Scrolls actually reveal, to the stunning detail hidden in Matthew 23, this episode gives you the biblical and historical confidence to know why the 66 books of the Protestant Bible are simply THE Bible. In this episode, you'll learn: What the Apocrypha is and why Catholics and Protestants have different Bibles Why the earliest Christians (centuries before Martin Luther) debated the Apocrypha What Jesus actually quoted as Scripture and why it matters enormously Why even Jerome, the man who translated the Catholic Bible, rejected the Apocrypha as authoritative How to have gracious, informed conversations with Catholic friends about the canon Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Discover the Jewish writings between the Testaments, known as the Apocrypha, and why they still matter for Christians today. Receive The books in the Apocrypha may be a mystery to us, but when we consider that they played a role in shaping Judaism during Jesus' time and the apostle Paul's life and that they would have influenced the early church, it may be worth learning about these ancient texts. Perhaps by being familiar with these writings, we'll get a better understanding of the culture and teachings of the devout Jews who wrote them during the “silent years” between Malachi and Matthew, and we will discover how the writings may still influence us today. Reflect Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? Mark 6:2 Matthew 6:12  Matthew 18:14–35  Luke 6:30–36 Philippians 3:6  Hebrews 1:1–4  Colossians 1:15–17 Could some of Jesus' teaching referred to in Mark 6:2 have reminded listeners of some of the writings from devout Jews found in the Apocrypha?   When you read Jesus' teachings about forgiveness found in Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:14–35 and loving your enemies in Luke 6:30–36, do they echo some of the teachings found in the Apocrypha? Could Philippians 3:6 be an example of how the apostle Paul may have been influenced by the Apocrypha?  Could Hebrews 1:1–4 and Colossians 1:15–17 be examples of how the early church used language found in the Apocrypha to express their thoughts about Jesus? Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You that I can learn about You and Your Son Jesus through the Bible. I also give thanks for writings that can help me learn about the culture and context of the years when You seemed to be silent. Help me to draw closer to You as I seek to learn more about You and Your marvelous ways.”  Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: The Apocrypha by David deSilva   Listen:  What the Bible Can Teach Us About Reading It The Bible Reset Read: The Preservation of the Bible Three Things to Know about the Bible's Story What Every Christian Needs to Know About Reading the Bible  Watch: Why Should You Read the Bible?

Is the Bible trustworthy? In this episode, we tackle one of the most important questions a Christian can ask — how did we get the Bible, and can we actually trust it?This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan**We start with the famous story of the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53–8:11) and the asterisk in your Bible saying it's "not in the earliest manuscripts" — and use that as a jumping-off point to explore the full story of how Scripture was formed and preserved.Topics covered:What is the biblical canon — and who decided what's in it?What is textual criticism, and why does the 1% manuscript variance actually STRENGTHEN our confidence?The Apocrypha — why it's not in your Protestant BibleHow the New Testament was recognized (not chosen) by the early churchWhy the apostles knew they were writing ScriptureConstantine, the Council of Nicaea, and what the Da Vinci Code gets wrong25,000+ manuscripts — why the Bible has more historical evidence than any ancient documentThe difference between inspiration and illuminationWhy being a Bible-believing Christian isn't enough — you need to be Bible-lovingWhether you're a lifelong Christian, a skeptic, or a college student whose professor is throwing haymakers at Scripture, this episode will bolster and buttress your confidence in God's Word.Resources mentioned in this episode:Michael Kruger — Canon Revisited: https://a.co/d/0d0mmwrpD.A. Carson — The Gospel According to JohnLeon Morris — The Gospel of John

Why Relying on One Bible Teacher Isn't Enough—and What to Do About It   In this Good Faith Podcast bonus short, N.T. Wright shares practical, accessible guidance on how to read the Bible with deeper understanding, moving beyond surface-level devotion into the rich world of biblical context, Scripture study, and Christian discipleship. Wright explains why exploring texts like Josephus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Apocrypha, and the Apostolic Fathers can help modern believers interpret the New Testament more faithfully and confidently. He also offers a personal glimpse into his lifelong daily Bible reading practice, revealing how Scripture, prayer, and the Psalms have shaped his faith from childhood to today.   Take the Listener Survey Sign up for The After Party Sign up for The Good List     Mentioned In This Episode: John Goldingay & N.T. Wright's The Bible for Everyone Books by Richard Middleton Books by Walter Brueggemann The Complete Works of Josephus (pdf) The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls (pdf) Resource For Writings of the Apostolic Fathers (e.g., Ignatius, Clement, Polycarp)   More from N.T. Wright: N.T. Wright's book God's Homecoming: The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal N.T. Wright Online N.T. Wright's Speaking engagements N.T. Wright's books   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Jumped into our new 5th wheel to test out all the work Rich has been doing putting together a rapidly deployable and usable mobile studio in the wonderful office space in our new unit. Went well! He has more tweaking to do, and I have a lot of pictures to put up yet, but we are started. Headed to Utah on Thursday, debate on Saturday with Shabir Ally. Covered a bunch of topics from the Apocrypha to the Qur'an to Phil Vischer! Hope to do another program on Thursday after six plus hours on the road.

FULL SHOW NOTESFor summaries of Tim and Jon's responses and referenced Scriptures, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSIntro (0:00-3:17)Are Jesus' Brothers His Half-Brothers or Cousins? (3:17-19:21)What Were Love-Meals? (19:21-31:11)How Should Jude Influence How We Think About the Deuterocanon? (31:11-43:50)What Did the Early Church Believe About Spiritual Beings Procreating? (43:50-50:41)Why Are Demons Never Mentioned in the Gospel of John? (50:41-55:32)Conclusion (55:32-1:00:08)REFERENCED RESOURCES"Firstborn: The Last Will Be First" (podcast series)Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Brant PitreThe Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul's Theology by Nijay K. GuptaWord Biblical Commentary Vol. 50, 2 Peter, Jude by Richard J. BauckhamJesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant PitreLast Supper and Lord's Supper by I. Howard Marshall"How the Bible Was Formed" (podcast series)The Deuterocanon/Apocrypha (video series)"Why the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha Is in Some Bibles and Not Others" (article)The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael S. HeiserAngels: What the Bible Really Says About God's Heavenly Host by Michael S. HeiserDemons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Michael S. HeiserCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSICBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Letter of Jude E6 — In the final nine verses of his letter, Jude transitions from warning about corrupt members to instructing the faithful. In so many words, he encourages them to keep pressing on as the living temple of God's Spirit and love. Jude also guides them in how to care for the doubting and deceived in their community, while taking necessary caution for their own holiness. And he concludes with confidence in God's ability to protect the Church and make them stand as blameless priests, all to the praise, honor, and majesty of God. In this episode, Jon and Tim finish our series in this short but powerful letter.FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter summaries, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSLetter Recap and Words of the Apostles (0:00-22:25)Building Yourselves on Your Most Holy Faith (22:25-30:58)Showing Mercy to Some and Rescuing Others (30:58-45:24)Closing Doxology (45:24-1:08:56)BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATIONView our full translation of the Letter of Jude.REFERENCED RESOURCESEternal Life: Jon and Tim reference this video when discussing language in Jude's doxology about ages.The Last Battle by C.S. LewisCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“jazz club.” by Lofi Sunday, PAINT WITH SOUND“Church Pews” by Lofi Sunday, Oly.Lo, WISDM“little adventure” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy GodwinBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 14:55)Is Human Civilization the Product of Alien Visitation? “Chariots of the Gods”Author, Erich von Däniken, DiesErich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90 by The New York Times (Mike Peed)Part II (14:55 – 20:01)Were the Books of the Bible Picked or Recognized? What About the Apocrypha? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (20:01 – 23:15)Is the Nicene Creed Inspired and Infallible? If Not, What Authority Should It Have in the Church? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (23:15 – 26:02)Are Southern Baptists Adverse to Creeds and Confessions? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (26:02 – 28:28)The Lord's Richest Blessings and Joy to That Baby Shower — And Thanks for the InvitationSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.