Podcasts about scripture

New CHT fellow Dr. Vince Bantu of Fuller Theological Seminary is back on the podcast, this time to discuss the how historically marginalized and oppressed parts of the church can understand Scripture better than the dominant church—from the early church to the African church to the Black church in the U.S. today. Dr. Bantu and Dru explore the interpretive advantages that the lack of political and social power can confer on readers of the Bible—a book written largely by people who had suffered oppression and exile. Show notes: 0:00 The dominant church vs. the marginalized church 6:10 Imperial Christendom and the temptation of political power 13:08 Dualisms of the white church that the Black church doesn't have 20:03 The Black church's grasp on biblical righteousness and justice 29:27 God's providence and the West African slave trade 36:35 The white church's incomplete gospel Show notes by Celina Durgin Credits for the music used in TBM podcast.

Do you struggle to understand the will of God for your life? Do you ever feel crippled with anxiety when you face major (or minor) decisions? In today's Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and Shelby discuss the freedom that's found when you rest in God's sovereignty over your life.This short episode is from a larger conversation Paul and Shelby had on The Connecting Podcast. To listen to the full episode, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast Episode 225. If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

We have all probably felt the disjointed nature of relationships: the strains, the fractures, the stress of broken bonds...but it seems that in 2021, more than maybe ever, we are experiencing this all over the place in our lives. That got us thinking, how do we tackle this and do so in a way that encourages each other instead of beating us down? Join Benson and Sean as we wrestle with this question over the next two weeks, in the series we are calling, Remembering How To Love People.

Do you plan your vacations months in advance? You should. On this episode, Josh and Sam discuss key ways to get the most out of your vacation. You can prepare for your vacation to minimize interruptions and maximize family time. Episode Sponsor: This summer, Southwestern Seminary announced a new name and vision for their undergraduate college. Scarborough College is now Texas Baptist College! TBC exists to glorify God by providing trustworthy Christian higher education for more faithful Kingdom service. Wherever God calls you, you can get the Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused education you need at Texas Baptist College. Visit texasbaptist.com to learn more.

Today's Scripture: Mary is reading Job 15:1-16 in the WEB. Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app here: Google […] The post Job 15:1-16 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.

Isaiah 51; Psalm 93:16·23; Proverbs 20:11·15; 1 Timothy 1

Ephesians 6:18-24 Luke 10:1-15

Bible reading John 5:30-47.

You have an area on your left side that has become uncomfortable...

Today is Free-For-All Friday, and we are continuing our theme of the Reformation for the month of October. Today Jay and George discuss the need for reformation in the SBC, religious exemptions to government mandates, and approaching Paul "with a hermeneutic of suspicion." Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. ***Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Podbean*** iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY Podbean: https://conformedtochrist.podbean.com/

Christian brothers and sisters, we are back! This week we discuss a false prophet, if God decrees false teachers, and if Christopher loves his four year old daughter. If you enjoy hearing about inaccurate prophecy, false teachings, and the love of a father then you will not want to miss this episode. #false #prophet #prophecy #teachings #scripture #calvinismIf you like our content, we ask that you please give it a big thumbs up and share. If you want to stay in the christian loop and learn how to discuss things through the christian world view then please subscribe so you don't miss any topic covered by True Discussion.Follow us onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/truediscussionmedia/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truediscussion/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWge0h38KVNV7mfb5MlIE4wApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-discussion-podcast/id1529597732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7F4dbmXpgobg03xGCSBSC1?si=adHUmUQ4QCePfZq36voj9Q

The word rapture is not found in most English translations of Scripture, but the concept of it most certainly is. Find out more about this future event involving Jesus' return as Skip shares the message "The Rapture—Is It Real?" This teaching is from the series Topical Teachings.Links:Website: https://connectwithskip.comDonate: https://connnectwithskip.com/donateThis week's DevoMail: https://connnectwithskip.com/devomail

Starting the morning off with God is the key to strength and success in your day!Join me in praying the Catholic morning offering, as well as hear meditations, learn about the saint of the day,  and hear today's Scripture readings from Holy Mass.To sign up to receive a daily email of the Morning Offering through The Catholic Company, go to https://www.morningoffering.com/Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.If you have any comments, please email me at Deanna.pierre25@gmail.com.

Fr. Mike mirrors the story of 1 Maccabees and Israel's expectations of continued success onto our own lives, emphasizing that God's marvelous plan exceeds our expectations and what we think should happen next in our lives. He invites us to worship and give to the Lord with freedom and generosity in response to God's sacrificial love for us. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 14, Sirach 34-35, and Proverbs 23:22-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jer 39:1-41:18, 2 Tim 1:1-18, Ps 90:1-91:16, Pr 26:1-2

Grace. We all hear it. We all know it. But are we living in it? Scripture says that God's grace is sufficient, yet how often do we feel like we need to check off boxes and be perfect for His approval and love to matter. As if His grace has a measuring system. After a week of being reminded of God's grace, Desiree shares some insight into living in God's grace and living from it with love. Are you loving the newest episodes? Don't forget to share with a friend, leave a 5-star review and connect with Desiree personally on IG at @heartofpurposepodcast. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/desiree-siegfried/support

We begin our new series today! Chase will be setting the stage for us studying ALL of the books of the New Testament! Enjoy!

Now coming to busy moms all over the world as a daily podcast! Daily Bread follows the weekly Torah Portion, one part each day, together with a healthy balance from the rest of Scripture — all in one year. More than just a one-year Bible reading plan, Daily Bread is designed as a journal, with a comprehensive Hebrew calendar. dailybread.cc/busymoms

Episode 95- Spiritual Disciplines with Katie LaRavia, hosted by Mark Vance and Katie LaRavia. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames. This podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you.Helpful documents to go along with this episode include Spiritual Practice Cards, Meditations in Nature and An Invite to Interact with Scripture.Connect with Cornerstone Church Online at cornerstonelife.com. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Sometimes we don't particularly like what the Scriptures say, or, for some reason, we think there must be more to it—that it can't be that simple and straightforward. And instead of just asking the question “What do the Scriptures say,” we start asking ourselves, “Is that really what that Scripture says?” or, “Is that ALL that that Scripture says?” And our search for the truth becomes an exercise in misinformation. In this episode, Kevin teaches the importance of accepting the plain sense of Scripture. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Intro | (01:42) Plain sense vs Literal sense | (04:43) When the Plain Sense Makes Sense | (08:04) Seeking a deeper sense: symbolism | (11:15) Seeking a deeper sense: letterology | (15:13) Rejecting the plain sense: “Day” | (18:40) Rejecting the plain sense: “Eternal” | (21:35) Conclusion WATCH ON YOUTUBE • https://bcpodca.st/y/ep11

This week on TWP, Chrissie and Lisa discuss all things scripture memory! Why? How? What? When? We talk about it. AND we discuss how much harder it is today than it was 30 years ago! Too busy? Too distracted? Too old? (Don't answer that!) Walking with God includes knowing His word. It's important to hide it (HIS WORD) in our hearts, y'all. We all have our "Go-To" scriptures that we recall when we're nervous, or afraid, or need reassuring. It changes our mindset and reminds us of our position in Christ and His promises to us. We hope you're encouraged as you listen to this episode of The Wonder Podcast! "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11 Have you subscribed to The Wonder Podcast? Hit subscribe, and please tell your friends! Help us share the word! And we'd love to hear from you. If you LOVE what you hear, please throw us 5 stars!!! ***** Instagram - @talkwithchrissieandlisa www.lisaclarkspeaks.com  www.chrissiedunham.org  (Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham also host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting's Podcast Network. Check it out!)

Do you know how the readings at Mass are chosen? In this episode, Jacob Hopper and Jacob Martini discuss the readings at Mass as a way to go deeper in our encounter at Mass. In the Liturgy of the Word, we encounter the Living Word, and in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we receive the Living Word. This episode discusses the Lectionary and how to read Scriptures. "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." -St. Jerome

Peter launches his attack against the false teachers, and he doesn't pull any punches. Seth and David talk about judgment, salvation, sex, donkeys, and angels and why all of it is good news. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit: SpokenGospel.com (https://www.spokengospel.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=sg-podcast&utm_content=show-description)

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/640/29 The Christian life is about constant pursuit of God through Scripture and gathering together as believers. Instead of letting the change He's made in our lives fade out and get to a point of rejecting Him, we must be intentional about not going back to our old lives and instead pressing on to learn about Him more and allow Him to continue molding and shaping us.

1- How do you know when you're relying on human wisdom or your own strength rather than trusting God--2- Should you prepare for the worst and hope for the best--3- Is it a failure to trust God when we purchase life insurance--4- What about things in the future that Scripture warns us about- Shouldn't we worry about those--5- What if you're worried about the possibility of failing in the portion of the trouble that is your responsibility- -6- Is it wrong to have anxiety over other people's problems-

Many Christians are victims of wrong assumptions about God's will. They think it's too hard to find, or they believe that God will force His will to happen regardless of what they do. These ideas hinder people from achieving their potential and fulfilling their purpose. But this teaching brings good news: God has a plan for you, and it doesn't have to remain a mystery!

“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate, make an effort to settle the matter on the way; otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the constable, and the constable throw you into prison. I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.” Luke 12:57–59The Church Fathers offer many different interpretations of this passage. Among them, Saint Bede says that our “opponent” can be seen as the Word of God, in the sense that the Word of God makes war upon our weaknesses and sins. When we listen to the Word of God, our Lord will convict us of our faults so that we can reconcile our lives with the Truth of the Word of God Himself.When you think about God's holy Word, in its entirety, what most convicts you? Sometimes we try to downplay such personal convictions. We rationalize our actions and dismiss what God is saying to us. Are there any teachings of Jesus that you recall that have truly stung you to the heart? If so, this is a grace, and it's an opportunity to fulfill the lesson from our Lord taught in the passage above. God does not convict our hearts so as to condemn us. Rather, He convicts us, as an opponent to our sin, so that we can “make an effort to settle the matter on the way.” The conscience is a wonderful gift from our Lord and can be likened to this passage above. It is a form of courtroom where our Lord desires not to have to issue punishment upon us. Instead, He desires that we engage His holy Word, listen to what He says, and settle our sin by repenting immediately.Among the many lessons taught by our Lord, it is often the lesson that jumps out at us, even in a startling way, that we need to pay attention to the most. God often brings His most urgent teachings to us by causing us to feel a sense of guilt that cannot be denied. If we listen to these convictions, then we will not have any need to stand before the Judge. But if we do not, if we bury these convictions, downplay them and ignore them, then our Lord will find it necessary to keep at us. We will begin to experience His judgment, and we will see the effects of being out of His good graces. And in the end, if we fail to repent of the more serious sins in our lives, then we will even be held accountable for the smallest of sins. We will be required to “pay the last penny.”Reflect, today, upon the idea that the Word of God, all that our Lord has taught us, is the opponent to the sin in your soul. This good and holy opponent wants only what is best for you. Commit yourself to an ongoing reading of God's holy Word so that you will be continually disposed to hear all that God wants to say to you and so that you will be able to reconcile with our Lord before He is compelled to issue forth His judgments. My most merciful Judge, You desire that I listen to Your holy Word, revealed through Scripture, so as to receive Your most merciful conviction of my sin. I pray that I will be open to always hear all that You desire to say to me so that I can respond with generosity and trust, reconciling with You and others continually through my journey in life. Enliven my conscience with Your holy Word, dear Lord. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2021 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Gar Bozeman | Be Strong | BreakoutGar walks through three boundaries crucial to keep in the home—for the sake of your children. Show them how to handle conflict and the importance of being honest with one another. Coach your children through life and show them how to be Godly wives and husbands. Show them how to pursue the Lord and point them towards Christ in your home. Resources:Hebrews 12:9-11Learn more about our student and adult conferences at Swoutfitters.com. P.S. If you liked this episode, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify and help us get the content out to help others grow in their faith and mission to equip the Church.Want to go deeper? Join the Snowbird Newsletter and get our list of favorite books! ==================================================Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation.==================================================We'd love to connect with you. Follow us here:FacebookYouTubeInstagram

Underneath every rejection of Christianity is a hardness of heart and rebellion of life.

"If giving up a holiday that brings Him zero glory is a sacrifice I must make to be more like my Savior, is that too much of a price to pay?" Simeon joins me in this episode to discuss our stance on Halloween. I understand this is a controversial topic amongst Christians, and we take a very strong, possibly radical stance, on it, but we are convinced that our position comes from one that has been bathed in prayer and Scripture.  I John 1:5 “. . .God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” A friend of mine wrote, "Why would I celebrate the very darkness Christ has saved me from?" Halloween is a holiday that is engulfed in darkness and evil.  The Bible talks about those very things having the spirit of anti-Christ, something that is direct opposition to the very nature of God. As we set a goal for Christ-likeness in our lives and homes, we have come to believe that this holiday has no place in the life of a Christian. Maybe you agree with us, maybe you don't. Our desire for this episode is not to judge or condemn, but to do a deep-dive into God's Word and see what He has to say on the topic. May our hearts be challenged to always be conforming more into the image of Christ. Where that lands you as a family might be a different place than where it's landed us. We should never be afraid to have our standards challenged as we study and grow in the truths of Scripture.    Resources: NHC Blog: Standing for Light When Surrounded by Darkness   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org. 

“Let no advantage be taken of us by Satan for we are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Cor 2:11). Jesus Christ used Scripture and the shield of faith to counter the attacks of Satan and defeat him. You have the same and more divine resources to use. There are over 7000 promises in the Bible. Learn some and claim them. “Stand still and watch God deliver you” (Ex 14:13). Watch out for allowing Satan to get you to compromise when you don't consolidate your spiritual victories with faith and humility. If you allow him to discourage or distract you, you will quit advancing spiritually. Satan is a master deceiver and manipulator. He is good at luring you with human viewpoint thinking and getting you into a frantic search for happiness. You are living in the middle of the angelic conflict. You need to grow up spiritually to win. Click for Full Transcript If the hotlink doesn't work copy the full link, below, and paste it into your search engine finder: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ce50ot9pr62uc9z/319-Review-the-Attack-transcript.pdf?dl=0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rick-hughes/message

How would you respond to a boss who accuses you of something you didn't do? Or a professor who seems intent on making your life difficult? Or a spouse who doesn't seem to care as much for you as you care for them?In today's episode, we'll continue through Paul's sermon series on the life of David, and today, Paul discusses the reality of life in a fallen world and how we should and shouldn't respond to unmet expectations and disappointments.If you've been enjoying The Paul Tripp Podcast, please leave us a review! Your review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of the gospel.

Join Alisa in today's episode as she talks to Lisa Whittle about her new book, The Hard Good. Life is full of hard things, even—if not especially—for followers of Jesus Christ. Loss, waiting, jealousy, hurt, discomfort, disappointment, pain, and anger. In a world riddled by these things, and reeling from a global pandemic, how can life be good? When bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle lost her beloved father in 2017, she found herself wondering the same question and beginning her journey of the hard good. Now, some five years later, in her new book The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When All You Want to Do is Shut Down, Lisa combines the lessons she learned with counsel from Scripture to share a poignant and practical roadmap that will help readers find spiritual growth and discover their unique role in God's perfect plan. “I want to help us see our hard circumstances—some less hard to unbearably hard on the scale, but all humanly difficult—for the good that can result from them,” writes Lisa Whittle. “But only with God. That is the dealbreaker.” Connect with Lisa on Instagram  and listen to her Podcast. Sign up TODAY for our REV WILD ADVENTURE HIKES! Join The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook community page. 

In this episode we discuss what the gospel is and how someone can begin a relationship with the Lord.Here is the link to the Bible dictionary definition of "gospel": https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g2098/esv/mgnt/0-1/Here are many of the Scripture references that I used:Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:46-52John 1:1John 1:14Matthew 4:23-24Matthew 9:35-36John 6:60-71John 10:17-18Hebrews 4:151 John 3:51 Peter 2:22-25Romans 3:23Isaiah 6:1-3Deuteronomy 32:4Romans 6:23Romans 5:6-82 Corinthians 5:21Matthew 16:211 Corinthians 15:3-8Colossians 3:1John 14:6John 3:16John 1:12-132 Corinthians 5:17Luke 9:23Luke 13:1-5Romans 10:9Ephesians 2:8-9Hebrews 7:25Romans 8:9-171 Peter 5:6-7Psalm 119:18Hebrews 10:24-25Matthew 28:18-20**CLARIFICATIONS**At 10:08 I say, "Jesus is simultaneously God and also the Son of God." I also want to acknowledge the fact that He is also fully human. Jesus is 100% God and 100% human. I think this was communicated through the rest of what I said, but I wanted to say it in conjunction with this statement as well.At 14:42 I say that Jesus' life started off with His supernatural conception and birth. This was NOT to say that His existence began with the virgin birth. The Son of God has always existed. We see this from places like John 1:1. My statement was merely referring to the beginning of his human life on earth.Feel free to email any questions or comments to ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com!

We have all probably felt the disjointed nature of relationships: the strains, the fractures, the stress of broken bonds...but it seems that in 2021, more than maybe ever, we are experiencing this all over the place in our lives. That got us thinking, how do we tackle this and do so in a way that encourages each other instead of beating us down? Join Benson and Sean as we wrestle with this question over the next two weeks, in the series we are calling, Remembering How To Love People.

When you're having a tough day, the answer is to turn to God's Word.

“Many people simply take it for granted that miracles don't happen,” writes Craig Keener. But is that assumption true? Or is it the case that God performs miracles in the modern world? In Miracles Today, Keener answers those questions by describing scores of documented reports of healing and even resurrection. These reports don't come from long ago or faraway places. They're happening here and now. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I'm talking with Keener about this empirical case for miracles. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Craig Keener is F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and author, most recently, of Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World, published by Baker Academic. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Most people have access to the Bible, but few regularly engage with it. Bible Engagement Project equips churches with digital Bible study resources to help people of all ages read and understand Scripture so they can become more like Jesus and live radically changed lives. Bible Engagement Project is available in both English and Spanish. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to learn more.

Today's Scripture: Mary is reading Job 14 in the WEB. Access Pray Every Day every single day on the Pray Every Day App! Not only can you listen, but I’ve created 365 daily devotions you can read as well–all about connecting deeply with Jesus, finding healing, and experiencing His presence. Download the app here: Google […] The post Job 14 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.

Our conversation with Charlene Notgrass concludes today as we delve into additional tips for and lessons from the homeschool life, and most importantly, ways we can capture the attention and spirit of our children for Jesus through the beauty of home education. https://www.terrihitt.com/transcriptions/live-with-eternal-perspective-podcast-episode-092---interview-with-charlene-notgrass---part-2

This week's Wholistic Hearts podcast is another Moms in the Middle edition with Katie Lynn, host of Stepping into a Joy Filled Life Podcast, leads us in a beautiful conversation about how to thrive while living with chronic pain. If you struggle with chronic pain or autoimmune disease issues, or battle with anxiety or depression, this episode is for you.  You do not suffer alone, my friend. You are seen.   Need to find community? Come join us in Mind Body Spirit Holistic Faith for Moms in Facebook.   Or you can reach out to me personally on social media @KristinFieldsChadwick.  Interested in pursuing Spirit Empowered Coaching with me? Sign up for a free Discovery Coaching Call to see if we are a good fit.  

Ephesians 5:33-6:9 Luke 9:49-56

Isaiah 50; Psalm 93:1·15; Proverbs 20:6·10; 2 Thessalonians 3

The Lord tells us, "Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure"...

Bible reading John 5:1-29.

Starting the morning off with God is the key to strength and success in your day!Join me in praying the Catholic morning offering, as well as hear meditations, learn about the saint of the day,  and hear today's Scripture readings from Holy Mass.To sign up to receive a daily email of the Morning Offering through The Catholic Company, go to https://www.morningoffering.com/Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.If you have any comments, please email me at Deanna.pierre25@gmail.com.

In our reading of 1 Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the the establishment of the new independent sovereign nation of Israel in the land of Judah. We learn how Simon takes command and enforces the law all around the land. Fr. Mike reminds us that even today, Christians are governed by Jesus himself and ultimately to belong to him. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 13, Sirach 32-33, and Proverbs 23:17-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

But is He living, personal, relational, good, and loving? According to Calvinism… also no. Today, Dominic Enyart is joined on air by Chris Fisher, to discuss God's attributes, specifically those He shares with King David. These attributes aren't ones that Calvinists will readily acknowledge, though they're seen in Scripture plain as day. We see that both Christ and David disregard popular opinion, and have a strong sense of integrity. Also, they are both:  -Attractive  -Bold -Unapologetic -Confident -Impulsive -Loyal -Intense -Passionate -Clever -Brilliant We encourage you to check out the Reality is Not Optional YouTube channel, get God is Open book (as either a paperback or ebook) and check out the God is Open website and Facebook group (Open Theists only! ;) Today's Resource: God's Biblical Attributes You may have been told that the five primary attributes of God are immutability, impassibility, omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience. We refer to these as the Greek and Latin philosophical OMNIs and IMs. They are quantitative. However, the actual five biblical attributes of God are that He is living, personal, relational, good and loving. These are qualitative. And as we will see, quality trumps quantity. Get your copy bly clicking here.

Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ 

J. I. Packer (1926–2020), in his classic work Knowing God, spoke of four well-known believers in Christ whom he called “beavers for the Bible.” Not all were trained scholars, but each one exercised great care to know God by gnawing into the Scripture, like a beaver digs in and gnaws away at a tree. Packer further noted that knowing God through Bible study is not just for scholars. “A simple Bible reader and sermon hearer who is full of the Holy Spirit will develop a far deeper acquaintance with his God and Savior than a more learned scholar who is content with being theologically correct.” Unfortunately, not all who study the Bible do so with humble hearts with the goal of getting to know the Savior better and becoming more like Him. In Jesus’ day there were those who read the Old Testament Scriptures, yet they missed the very One they spoke of. “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life” (John 5:39–40). Do you sometimes find yourself stumped as you read the Bible? Or have you given up studying the Scriptures altogether? Bible “beavers” are more than Bible readers. They prayerfully and carefully gnaw away at Scripture in ways that open their eyes and hearts to see and love Jesus—the One revealed in it.

Jer 37:1-38:28, 1 Tim 6:1-21, Ps 89:38-52, Pr 25:28