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This episode consists of our opening statements. In my opening statement (slides here), I first briefly explain why a trinitarian should not want to identify Jesus and God. I assume that when my opponent says that “Jesus is God” he means that Jesus is fully divine/has the divine nature. I then explain a terrible problem of the official Christology of the Council of Chalcedon in 451: the implication that the divine nature of Christ is a someone (self, person) and the human nature of Christ is another someone (self, person). They try to fix this by asserting that there is only one someone there, but that’s no real solution. I then explain how later, the fully developed Chalcedonian catholic tradition does solve this problem by saying that Christ’s “complete human nature” (human type of body + human type of soul), is not, because of its “assumption” by the divine nature/eternal Son/Word, a human person. But this clashes with the clear New Testament teaching that Jesus is a man/human person. It is no help to say there there is a “human” person here, meaning a divine person who now bears some mysterious relationship to a human type of soul and a human type of body which don’t compose a human person. The problem is only exacerbated by the sixth ecumenical council in 681 at Constantinople, which seems to make each of Christ’s natures a person/self/someone by saying that each has a will (an ability to choose). Against this messy, catholic Christology I set out the clear New Testament teachings that the one God is (only) the Father himself, and that Jesus, his Messiah/Christ, is a miraculously conceived man, a human person born to Mary who did not have a biological human father. Properly trinitarian (tripersonal-God-involving) ideas seem to have originated in the latter half of the 300s, and so are alien to the thought world of the New Testament. Against various later speculations, the New Testament Jesus is the Messiah (a.k.a. the Son of God), a man, not an additional, lesser god to the one true god (the Father), or the same god as the Father, or a “divine Person” in an imagined triune god. I then explain five qualities which according to the New Testament Jesus has which rule his being fully divine. About Dr. Bird’s claim in his book Jesus Among the Gods that the New Testament Jesus is an ungenerated or unbegotten god, I point at that this is contrary to catholic traditions that say the Father “eternally generates” the Son. He also says there that the New Testament Son is supposed to “a Jewish god,” but, I object, that would make him the Jewish god, and so, the Father/Yahweh. I then lay out four lines of evidence that the New Testament authors did not think Jesus to be fully divine, and rebut Dr. Bird’s claim that early Christian theology should be seen as “incipient trinitarianism.” Dr. Bird says that he holds Jesus to be the second Person of the Trinity because this is what best makes sense of all of Scripture. The Bible teaches monotheism, that there is, strictly speaking, only one god, the creator, Yahweh. He points out that the Alexandrian Jewish philosopher-theologian Philo rejected the possibility of a human becoming a god and the possibility of God becoming a human. He suggests that if Philo had read John 1:1-14 he would have accepted all but the final verse. The author of the Fourth Gospel, Bird says, believes that Jesus in the eternal, divine Son, the Word–not (only) a man attested by God. The one God is known through his actions and is said in the Old Testament to create by his word and by his wisdom. Also, “the angel of the LORD” seems to be both God himself and someone else–a contradiction, or maybe a merely apparent one, a paradox. New Testament authors, he suggests, did not consider Jesus to be only human. In particular, the give him religious worship. They all thought Jesus to be “divine”–the only question was: In what sense? As Thomas said (John 20:28), Jesus is his god. Jesus is worthy of our worship. Paul closely associates together Jesus and God, often mentioning them together. Engaging with Jesus is engaging with the divine. Jesus in the New Testament doesn’t claim to be God, Bird argues, but texts like Mark 1:1-3, where the author applies a Yahweh text to Jesus, imply that he is Yahweh returning to Zion. Again, in Mark 2 we see Jesus forgiving human sins, which only God can do. And in Mark 14, before the high priest, Jesus claims that he will be co-enthroned with Yahweh, so that Jesus has divine authority. And John 1 teaches that God’s Word is one and the same with the man Jesus. Philippians 2 teaches the full deity of Jesus and says Jesus is worthy of worship–and so we see that Jesus participates in the divine identity. In 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, Bird says, Paul gives a revised, duality-including version of the Shema. And in Hebrews 1:3 Jesus is a representation of God’s own being, not a mere man. This Jesus has a unique relationship with the Father, enabling us to have a relationship with him. His opponents understood (John 10:33) that he was claiming ontological equality with God. Thus in Revelation 5 we see the Lamb getting the same worship that was given to God Almighty in the vision of Revelation 4. But Jesus does not deserve that worship unless he is fully divine. It would be blasphemy to worship Jesus if he were a creature. Jesus’s full divinity is also implied by prayer to Jesus. Of course, it took mainstream tradition a few centuries to work it all out. But Bird cites Eusebius the historian, Melito of Sardis, the Sibylline Oracles, Justin Martyr, and Ignatius of Antioch as early recognizers of the deity of Christ. He also mentions two pagan testimonies of the early worship of the Son–yet more support for “early high Christology.” Bird says that he’s not impressed with analytic theology, but at any rate, many analytic theologians are trinitarians, such as Oliver Crisp. He says that he is an exegete, historian, and theologian, suggesting that he is more qualified to answer historical questions about early Christianity. In his view early Christians closely associated Jesus with God and thought Jesus was “from the same source of divinity.” Trinitarian theology, he suggests, is not so much taught in the Bible as it is a hermeneutic, a way of reading it, a way of making sense of what the Bible as a whole affirms and denies. He points out that it does better, for instance, than modalism when it comes to reading the accounts of Jesus’s baptism. Contrary to what I said it my opening, Dr. Bird says we should think and take comfort in the fact that God was and is one of us, mentioning this 1990s song. In this way, he says, God moved from empathy to sympathy. This was far greater, he says, than sending “a super-human Messiah” to help us. Finally, while conceding that some early Christians may have thought something like what I presented, he suggests that the closest analogue to the Christology I presented was the Christology of the pagan Neoplatonist and critic of Christianity Porphyry, who acknowledged Jesus as (only) a pious and wise man. Bird’s Christology, he suggests, far better fits the Bible and the facts of history. Which side put forward the better opening case, and why? Leave us a comment below. Here below is the UCA-produced video. Special thanks to Canterbury Christadelphian Hall for hosting and recording this debate, and to UCA Podcast host Mark Cain for his expert help in producing the audio for this episode and for the video. https://youtu.be/tJKFqF7lYKY?si=KIfP2ez2tekxkztH Links for this episode: Dr. Michael Bird’s YouTube channel Dr. Bird’s blog, Substack Bird, Jesus Among the Gods (interview on Transfigured) Bird, Evangelical Theology, 2nd ed. Ehrman, Bird, and Stewart, When Did Jesus Become God? podcast 270 – Origen's “one God” podcast 348 – Novatian's On the Trinity – Part 2 – Two Thieves and Three Arguments podcast 277 – Was Christ tempted in every way? podcast 391 – Jesus' Temptations and Ours – Part 1 – Luke 4 podcast 392 – Jesus' Temptations and Ours – Part 2 – Things Apologists Say podcast 384 – Mainstream Christian Theologies in the Late 100s – Early 200s and Early Trinitarian “Fool's Gold” podcast 381 – Mainstream Christian Theologies in the year 240: What Trinitarian Apologists Don't Know Tuggy, Nicaea at 1700: Myths vs. Reality podcast 291 – From one God to two gods to three “Gods” – John 1 and early Christian theologies biblicalunitarian.com Catholic Theologian Hans Küng on New Testament theology This week’s thinking music is “Ignite! (instrumental)” by Lemon Knife.
#wisdom #thieves #royaltyIn today's story, two thieves go walking, and the smaller one does the stealing. One accident later, the little thief is alone in trying to outwit the king. He does such a good job, that he outwits the king of another land.Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Scott WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: Froggoes by Dustin SteichmannMusic: მარო თარხნიშვილი - ატენის ღვინოვ ნაქებოPodcast Shoutout: PlanthropologyListener Shoutout: Chaguanas Trinidad and TobagoPhoto Credit: "The Headless Magician" by Double--M is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
with Pastor Cory Henderson from Christian Life ChurchSunday 4-5-26https://www.bible.com/events/49588552
Reflections by various individuals about key characters (Judas, Pilate, The Marys, The Two Thieves, Jesus) on Good Friday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Stratford, PEI on Friday/03/April/2026
Confessing Our Hope: The Podcast of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
In this episode we revisit James Henley Thornwell's powerful warning against Antinomianism — the ancient error that turns grace into license. Thornwell reminds us that the gospel is “always crucified between two thieves”: legalism and lawlessness.
#bengal #thief #camelIn part two of this story, we learn about how the son of the older thief becomes the best thief in town.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan MondalSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Reddit on WikiListener Shoutout: Kumasi Ghana
In Matthew 27 beginning at verse 39, we see Jesus on the cross being ridiculed by the passersby who mockingly told Him to come down from the cross.Dr. Mitchell begins by giving us 3 good reasons why Jesus wouldn't come down from the cross.1st.The scriptures must be fulfilled that Jesus' crucifixion must happen this way. Even the roman soldiers who knew nothing of scripture fulfilled scripture.2ndly. His mission must be fulfilled which was to seek and to save sinners to the Glory of God His Father whom He served.3rdly. Because Jesus loved you and me. 1st John 4:10 says ‘In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.'Here's the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell's exposition of Matthew 27 verses 39-50.
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#bengal #thief #banditsIn this first half of the story, we learn about two lazy thieves who work super hard to avoid work or spending money.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan MondalSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of PersiaListener Shoutout: Rafah, Gaza
The Two Thieves by King's Church
"A Tale of Two Thieves" Exodus 20:15Examine the extent of stealing in your lifeEradicate the greed from your heartEmbrace the abundant life in Christ
Cloud of Witnesses Drew Zuehlke Hope Community Church - Columbia Heights For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.
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Verity Vitamins ~ Judge yourself and receive the righteousness of Jesus!
Big Idea: Salvation, grace, repentance, and the assurance of eternal life. Bible teaching by Alex Vaca on the 18th May 2025.
Sunday Morning Service, April 13, 2025Message: A Tale of Two ThievesPassage: Luke 23:32-43Speaker: Pastor Eric Johnson
Did Jesus spend three days in the Grave? We move our timeline investigation to Wednesday morning, the Day of Preparation, which marks the day of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. In this episode, using scripture to rebuild the timeline, we identify the day that Jesus departs for the underworld of Sheol! Tales of Glory, episode 142, is part II of a 4 part multi-episode investigation that rebuilds the timeline that Jesus and the disciples experienced during this cosmic event.Timeline:00:00:00 Opener - artist Meagan Wright - Your Love's the Water00:00:47 Introduction00:02:25 Recap - The Hebrew Calendar00:05:00 Explanation of the Hebrew Calendar00:04:11 You Are Here - Wednesday Morning 00:06:14 Judas Remorse00:08:33 Jesus Delivered to Pilate00:09:21 My Kingdom is Not of This World00:10:38 Jesus Before Herod00:12:18 The Crowd Chooses Barabbas00:13:42 Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified00:14:23 Pilate Sought to Free Jesus00:16:14 Jesus Mocked00:17:03 The Crucifixion at 9 AM on Wednesday (Established)00:17:55 The Crucifixion of Jesus00:20:28 The Two Thieves on the Cross00:22:22 The Death of Jesus at Noon (Established)00:26:27 Jesus' Side is Pierced00:29:44 Jesus is Buried00:30:54 Jesus Buried on Wednesday Sundown (Established)00:32:34 A Good Place to Pause for Part II00:36:20 Conclusion
We are taking a look at the Biblical Passion of Christ as recorded in the Gospel of John, chapters 18 and 19. This is a very special season here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. Thank you for being here with us.The Unchanging Word Bible study with Dr. John G. Mitchell is in John 19 verses 13-24 for this lesson and we Welcome you! As Dr. Mitchell walks us through this chapter, we see Jesus delivered over to be crucified. At it was 9:00 in the morning when Pilate said to the Jews, "Behold Your King." Jesus having been led out, was crucified between two thieves, He Himself in the center.Dr. Mitchell emphasizes that wherever you find Jesus He is always the center. Dr. Mitchell will point us to the Word of God where five times, Jesus is the center of attraction. Is He the focus of your attention when you read the Word? Is He at the center of your life? Good questions for each of us.Now, let's turn to John 19 verse 13 with Dr. Mitchell speaking of the centrality of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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In this episode, we discussed the tale of two thieves
Send us a textIn this episode, we get a close-up look at immigration - from the immigrant's perspective. Ken welcomes veteran actor, Stelio Savante who plays a key role in the new independent film, “Between Borders.” In his nearly forty years as an actor, Stelio is a SAG award nominee with over 140 credits in television, and theatrical releases. In the popular series, The Chosen, Stelio plays the role of Moses. Ken and Stelio talk about his career in film. They follow his journey of faith, starting in his country of birth - South Africa. From Capetown, Stelio goes to college in the United States where he excels in sports - and in theater.Then they get into the powerful drama of the film, Between Borders. Stelio plays the role of an American Missionary who meets Armenian refugee Ivan and Petrosyan family in Russia. Here's a summary from the official web site - “In a crumbling Soviet Union, the Petrosyan family finds themselves as outcasts—wherever they go. Their Armenian heritage marks them for discrimination, first in their home country of Azerbaijan and then in Russia. After finding their eternal hope through a church planted by American missionaries, the hostility of everyday life pushes them to seek refuge in the United States. In the shadow of exile, hope became their home. Based on a riveting true story of faith and hope set amidst great oppression.”The role of Violeta Petrosyan is played by Elizabeth Tish (who plays Mary in The Chosen). Ken and Stelio unpack the power of the story and Stelio's identification, himself an immigrant and now a citizen. Stelio also tells the story of his role as Moses in The Chosen, and Demas (one of the thieves crucified with Jesus) in The Two Thieves.SHOW NOTES - See links to Stelio's work.Between Borders Official Site - How to see the filmBecome a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the show
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The Gospel of John, says Dr. Boice, is "a powerful source of instruction and comfort to many millions of God's people down through the ages of church history." This message on the Gospel of John is an insightful study and devotional guide. Dr. Boice explores the coming of Jesus Christ and discusses the initial reaction some people had toward him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
Join us in our Easter celebration as we look to the cross!
Luke 23:32-47On the cross Jesus died a sinner's death to bear sinners' sins and reconcile us to God. He was numbered with the transgressors to make intercession for the transgressors.
Between Two Thieves. Luke 23:32-43. Lead Pastor Michael Clary
Between Two Thieves. Luke 23:32-43. Lead Pastor Michael Clary
People die differently, because people live differently. In the last scene of Jesus' life, He is surrounded by two thieves, both having equal access to see and observe Jesus. But their response is very different. How can we cultivate a tender heart, one that sees and receives all that Jesus has for us?
People die differently, because people live differently. In the last scene of Jesus' life, He is surrounded by two thieves, both having equal access to see and observe Jesus. But their response is very different. How can we cultivate a tender heart, one that sees and receives all that Jesus has for us?
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Joe, Darkfluid, and James come together to review the submissions and select a victor for the contest unveiled in Episode 113. As they navigate through the process, they engage in discussions about thief characters. Darkfluid's Podcast: https://darkfluid.substack.com/ Big Eyes, Small Mouth, 4E: https://www.dyskami.ca/besm.html Unbelievably Simple Role-playing System (USR): https://www.lulu.com/shop/scott-malthouse/unbelievably-simple-role-playing-system-usr/ebook/product-18853511.html The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Mirke the Meek: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ Please send feedback using any of these methods: sayhi.chat/dekahedron or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Cover art logo by DesignKat.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A TALE Of Two Thieves Subtitle: Studies in Luke Speaker: Richard Warmack Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/3/2024 Bible: Luke 23:32-43 Length: 38 min.
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This podcast is a ministry of the Bonners Ferry Baptist Church and Pastor Nevin Neal. If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at answers@bfbaptist.com.
Joe is joined by special guest James. Together, they describe the thief characters that were created using point buy systems, a character creation method that allows more customization and flexibility than rolling dice. This is a follow-up to episode 106, where they discussed the pros and cons of this system. Plus, they answer some feedback from Jason and Mirke the Meek, who shared their thoughts on the previous episode. Jason's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Mirke's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Share your thoughts via:
Greg Bryan teaches the first three chapters of the book of Galatians.Learn four key characteristics of the good news of Jesus, the Gospel.Learn the two thieves of the Gospel.
Episode 78: The Two Thieves
When Jesus was on the cross, He hung between two criminals. This week, we look at the conversation that Jesus had with the two thieves and see that we are also presented with the choice that determines our eternity.
We discuss our thoughts on our second OneShot, and what it was like to have Zach Lee on as a guest! For Cthulhu-Doo, we used Tiny Cthulhu by Alan Bahr and published Gallant Knight Games.Seth Kleinwort as the GMZach Lee as Danny Lockhold (@EGGzachlee5)Nathan Kuipers as Scott “Scotty” BarberTim Gallegos as Jonas WinklerKyle Bateman as Chad BennettOur Links:Website: www.guadventurepod.com (now with merch items!)Twitter: @GUAdventurePodInstagram: @GUAdventurePodEmail: guaranteedadventures@gmail.com Affiliate Links:Headliner helps us make videos promoting the show – check it out here: https://make.headliner.app/referral/guaranteedadventures_mW2bvLUppbeat provides great music for videos, podcasts, and other art! By signing up for a free account, you let us keep accessing their great library! https://uppbeat.io/?referral=guaranteed-0bfdkMusic CreditsThe theme song was “Two Thieves in the Museum” by Paolo Argento from Pixabay
After escaping the clutches of the kitchen snacks, the Riddle Rascals are on the hunt for wherever Cthulhu-Doo went! They have a door open, but two more doors await them. Will they figure out who is leaving them all of these notes? Or will they be stuck in the Mansion forever?For Cthulhu-Doo, we used Tiny Cthulhu by Alan Bahr and published Gallant Knight Games.Seth Kleinwort as the GMZach Lee as Danny Lockhold (@EGGzachlee5)Nathan Kuipers as Scott “Scotty” BarberTim Gallegos as Jonas WinklerKyle Bateman as Chad BennettOur Links:Website: www.guadventurepod.com (now with merch items!)Twitter: @GUAdventurePodInstagram: @GUAdventurePodEmail: guaranteedadventures@gmail.com Affiliate Links:Headliner helps us make videos promoting the show – check it out here: https://make.headliner.app/referral/guaranteedadventures_mW2bvLUppbeat provides great music for videos, podcasts, and other art! By signing up for a free account, you let us keep accessing their great library! https://uppbeat.io/?referral=guaranteed-0bfdkMusic CreditsThe theme song was “Two Thieves in the Museum” by Paolo Argento from PixabayOthers:Serious Dark Ambient Atmosphere by Ashot Danielyan from PixabayWhat's in the Biscuit Tin by Geoff Harvey from PixabayCountry Workshop from Tabletop AudioHalfling Sneak from Tabletop AudioUnto the Breach from Tabletop AudioTerror in the Woods from Tabletop Audio
Join the Riddle Rascals as they uncover the mystery of a mysterious mansion! The Riddle Rascals are a group of community college students who dabble in solving mysteries as an extra-curricular! Did we mention that there is a pet dog named Cthulhu-Doo? For Cthulhu-Doo, we used Tiny Cthulhu by Alan Bahr and published Gallant Knight Games Seth Kleinwort as the GM Zach Lee as Danny Lockhold (@EGGzachlee5) Nathan Kuipers as Scott “Scotty” Barber Tim Gallegos as Jonas Winkler Kyle Bateman as Chad Bennett Our Links: Website: www.guadventurepod.com (now with merch items!) Twitter: @GUAdventurePod Instagram: @GUAdventurePod Email: guaranteedadventures@gmail.com Affiliate Links: Headliner helps us make videos promoting the show – check it out here: https://make.headliner.app/referral/guaranteedadventures_mW2bvL Uppbeat provides great music for videos, podcasts, and other art! By signing up for a free account, you let us keep accessing their great library! https://uppbeat.io/?referral=guaranteed-0bfdk Music Credits The theme song was “Two Thieves in the Museum” by Paolo Argento from Pixabay Others: Galactic Glide (Space Cinematic Ambient) by Moonwalk1 from Pixabay Let's get this done by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay Spirit Of Adventure Powerful Opening by Hot_Music from Pixabay Country Workshop from Tabletop Audio Dragon Rider from Tabletop Audio