George had a good life in Trinidad until one night in a drunken stupor he killed someone. Sentenced to death, he turned to the Bible for answers and God called him from his prison cell. Thirty-two and half years later George joins us to reflect on his life, give thanks and offer advice for young people. Key Verse: “Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”” (Luke 18:26-27) Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

This is the second part of our study on demons. The Gospel records of Matthew, Mark and Luke are filled with stories of Jesus casting out demons. This is in contrast with the rest of the Bible where it is not mentioned. Richard joins Tim to discuss the history between the Testaments and why this should be. They then turn their attention to the parables of Jesus and show how he made the demon-idol connection in his parables and healings. As an example, we consider the case of the Gadarene demoniac Legion and how he reflected the nation of Israel. The first part of our demon study is here https://essentialbiblestudies.podbean.com/e/demons-idols-and-superstition/ Key Verse: “And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man, the one who had had the legion, sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid.” (Mark 5:15) Outline: Introduction Review of last podcast: the idol-demon connection But why the sudden demonology of the Synoptic Gospels? A short history of the time between the testaments Demon miracles as parables Jesus’ ministry of parables (Matt. 13:34-35; Mark 3:22-23) The parable of the seven evil spirits (Matt. 12:43-45) is about that “evil generation” The Gadarene demoniac as a parable of Israel (Mark 5) Among the tombs eating swine’s flesh (Isa. 65:2-5) Always in the mountains crying and cutting himself (1 Kings 18:28) Bound with fetters and chains like Israel’s captivity (e.g. 2 Kings 25:7) Pigs (unclean animal) drowned in the depths (Micah 7:19) and then sitting in his right mind (the final healing of Israel Zech 13:2) The language of casting out demons the same used of natural illness (Luke 4:35,38) Conclusion - God is more powerful than demons Cover Art: Old Babylonian plaque showing seven demons and Lamashtu, a feared female demon. https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010120468 Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

We begin a two-part study on demons by making the key discovery of the connection between demons and idols. The Bible frequently states that an idol is  nothing and cannot do either good or bad. Does this mean that demons are nothing, that it is mere superstition, and that God is truly sovereign? Join Richard and Tim as they delve into this essential Bible study. Key Verse: “They stirred him to jealousy with strange gods; with abominations they provoked him to anger. They sacrificed to demons that were no gods, to gods they had never known, to new gods that had come recently, whom your fathers had never dreaded.” (Deu 32:16-17) Outline: Introduction Online debate (1997) with Anthony Buzzard / COGAF Claims of modern-day demon experiences but what does the Bible teach? Words for demons (Gk. diamonia – Heb. shed meaning destroyer and satyr meaning goat idol) Demons in the Old Testament Psalms106:34-38 there is a connection between demons and idols Idols are nothing (Psa. 135:15-18; 96:4-5; Isa. 65:3 LXX) Deut. 32:16-17, 39 (Lev. 17:7). God is in charge of everything which they associated with demons (Deut. 28:27-28, 58-61). Because of this we are not to be afraid, they cannot do evil (Jer. 10:2-6, 14-15) The Demon Idol Connection in the New Testament 1 Cor. 10:18-22 (cp. 8:4-6) Paul’s association of idols with demons and their being nothing Acts 17 – Paul’s tour of Athens V. 18 foreign divinities = daimonion V. 22 very religious = Deisidaimoni = fear of demons V. 24-26 God is sovereign Conclusion on Superstition   Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

Right after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Join us in this fascinating study into the language of the wilderness temptation where it becomes clear why Jesus experienced this challenge. Key Verse: “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) Outline: Introduction Popular view and review of some key principles we’ve learned from previous episodes Overview of the baptism of Jesus and the three temptations (Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13) After a period of forty days and nights without food or water Jesus is tempted to turn stones into bread. Taken to the “holy city” Jerusalem at the pinnacle of the temple tempted to throw himself down and be saved by the angels. Taken to an “exceeding high mountain” where he sees the kingdoms of men “in a moment of time” (Luke 4:5) and tempted to become king immediately. Why is he led or driving of the Spirit into the wilderness? Where else is this terminology used? (Ezek. 8:3; 37:1; 40:2; Rev. 17:3; 21:10) Is the temptation in the wilderness a vision? What is a vision? The Satan of Zechariah The visions of Zechariah (Zech. 3:1-5) The historical background (Ezra 4:1-6; 5:1) The Purpose of the Jesus’ Wilderness Vision When and how was Jesus tempted throughout his life? Matt. 16:1 – Seeking a sign John 6:15 – make bread and become king Luke 4:29 – attempt to throw him off a cliff Luke 11:53-54 – catch him in his words to accuse him The wilderness temptation was foreshadowing the temptations to come (Luke 22:28). Who then does the Satan represent in the vision?   Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

This is part 2 of our study into the symbology of Revelation 12 as it relates to the devil and Satan. This time Stephen and Tim look at the concept of falling from heaven. They discover other places where this phrase is use in the Bible is some surprising contexts that help decipher it's usage in Revelation 12. Finally, they come to some conclusions as to what it all means. Listen to part 1 on The Ancient Serpent. Key Verse: “How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!” (Isaiah 14:12) Outline: Introduction Review of last podcast on the Ancient Serpent What about this fall from heaven? Isaiah 14 and its context The king of Babylon (v. 3-4) Symbolic language Lucifer means the day star The language used to describe Lucifer as a man (v. 11, 13, 16, 20) Other falls from Heaven Lamentations 2:1 Ezekiel 28:1,8-9 Matthew 11:23 Back to Rev. 12 When does this take place? What is literal and what is symbolic? Conclusion this cannot be about a literal fallen angel in rebellion against God. Language taken form OT about kingdoms of men. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

In the book of Revelation chapter 12:9, the great red dragon, the ancient serpent is called the devil and Satan. Stephen and Tim seek to understand what this means by studying the symbology of a serpent in the Bible. Join us as we go from Genesis to Revelation discovering the keys to understanding more about this difficult passage. For more background, listen to episode 43 on The Curse of the Serpent. Key Verse: "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Revelation 12:9 Outline: Introduction Reading Rev. 12 and symbology Did the Satan become or serpent or did the serpent become a Satan? Incidents involving serpents The crafty serpent (Gen. 3:1) that the Lord God made Key words in the curse on the serpent (Gen. 3:13-15) – Lies, eat the dust, crush the head, treading under foot Moses’ rod turning into a serpent (Exodus 4:1-9) represents Pharoah and Egypt (Ezek. 29:3) Fiery serpents in the wilderness (Num. 21:5-9) How were people saved? Why a serpent on a pole? Brass a symbol of sin. Jesus relates it to the cross (John 3:14) The Serpent Symbol The serpent symbol in relation to men (Deut. 32:32-33; Job 20:12-16; 58:3-5; Psa. 140:1-3; Isa. 59:4-5; Rom. 3:10-13; James 3:7-8) The seed of the serpent (Matt. 3:7; 12:34; 23:33) The Serpent Subdued Kingdom pictures (Isa. 11:8; 65:25) Bible echoes (Psa. 72:9; Isa. 49:23; Micah 7:16-20) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

Having completed our study on the word Satan, Tim and Darryl continue by discussing how the term "devil" as used in Scripture. One of the most fascinating passages talks about how Jesus destroyed the devil. Listen in as several Bible passages weave together to complete the connection between the devil and sin which Jesus overcame in his death and resurrection. Key Verse: “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.” (Heb. 2:14) Outline: Introduction The word “devil” defined Where the word is translated (1 Tim. 3:11,6-7; 2 Tim. 3:3; Titus 2:3) or not (John 6:70) Key verse Heb. 2:14 Reading Heb. 2:14 in context and bringing out the details What did Jesus accomplish in his death (Heb. 9:28) Comparing with 1 John 3:5,8 where “take away our sins” = “destroy the works of the devil” Is sin personified as the devil in Heb. 2:14? Personification in Romans 5-8 Destroyed the body of sin (Rom. 6:6) so that we might be free from bondage (Rom. 6:8 cp. Heb. 2:15) Personification of sin reigning in Rom. 6:12-22 Sin has the power of death (Rom. 6:23) Personification in 1 Cor. 15 Death by man (1 Cor. 15:21-22) Death destroyed (1 Cor. 15:24-28) The power of sin (1 Cor. 15:55-57) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

Last week, we saw that many of the passages that use the word "satan" refer to human beings as adversaries. Is Satan in the book of Job another instance of this? Many people conclude that Satan is an angel? We are very pleased to have Dev Ramcharan with us to help identify the adversary of Job. Listen in and weigh the evidence for yourself. Key Verse: “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.” (Job 1:6) Outline: Introduction Review of last podcast on Satan Background of Job Who are the sons of God? Humans in 1 John 3:1; John 1:12; Deut. 14:1 What about angels in Job 38:7? Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:4 Is this in heaven or on earth? The word “heaven” is not used “Present themselves before the Lord” (Josh 24:1; 1 Sam. 10:19; Judges 20:2; Deut. 31:14) Who is the Satan? Is Satan a name? The discourse of God and Satan and what he’s allowed to do (1:12-19; 2:3) Job attributed the evil to God (1:21; 2:10; 19:21; 42:11) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

Our study of Satan begins as a word study. Join Jacob and Tim in this lively conversation as they find out the definition of the Hebrew word "satan" and some surprising ways it is translated. By the end, there is a good foundation for carefully considering the context in which Satan is mentioned and who or what it could be. You'll never look at this word Satan the same way again. Reference Material: The Englishman's Concordance listing mentioned in the podcast providing every occurrence of the word satan and diabolos can be download from these links for Hebrew and Greek. Key Verse: “And Peter took [Jesus] aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” (Matt. 16:22-23) Outline: Introduction Review of concordances The word “satan” and its definition The need to study this word systematically and carefully Satan in the OT Num. 22:22,32 – The first occurrence that of the angel of Yahweh The next six occurrences are all human (1 Sam. 29:4; 2 Sam. 19:22; 1 Kings 5:4; 11:14,23,25). Psalms examples (Psa. 109:6 individual; Psa. 38:20 group) The curious case of comparing 1 Chr. 21:1 with 2 Sam. 24:1 Deferring for another episode Job and Zech 3:1-2 Satan in the NT (Examples of the same) Individuals who set their minds on the things of men in opposition to God Matt. 16:21-23 – Peter “set his mind” (ESV) Acts 5:1-5 – Annanias and Sapphira contrived in their hearts Collectively those opposed to the truth 1 Thess. 2:14-18, the satan of v. 18 defined in v. 14-16 Rev. 2:9-10,13 (cp. 3:9) – The opposition of Jewish and Roman authorities Rev. 20:2,7 Understanding the Satan as the kingdoms of men in opposition to God’s kingdom (Rev. 11:15) Conclusion   Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

In this episode Wayne and Tim dive into the perplexing question of the source of evil. What does the Bible tell us about its origins? Does it come from angels, men and/or God? The answers uncovered in scriptural examples challenge the conventional understanding of good versus evil. Join in the conversation as we establish an important foundation for our future studies concerning Satan, the Devil and Demons. Key Verse: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.”  (Isaiah 45:7) Previous Podcasts: Sin Entered the World The Work of the Angels Outline: Introduction Definition and Types of Evil – Moral and Natural (Jer. 26:3) What is the cause? An angel, men or God? God God a source of natural evil (Isa. 45:5-7; Deut. 32:39; Job 2:10; 42:11). The false notion of God is good, Satan is evil. God the only source of power (Psa. 62:11; Lam. 3:37-38; John 19:10-11; Rom. 13:1) Only one God (John 17:3; Isa. 43:10-11; 44:8; 1 Thess. 1:9) Mankind The source of moral evil. Where does temptation come from (James 1:13-16; Mark 7:20-23; Rom. 7:18-21; Ecc. 9:3) Man’s freewill, the knowledge of good and evil (Gen. 2:16-17) The natural state of the hearts of men (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9-10) Angels God is in control of the angels (Dan. 4:35; Psa. 103:20-21; Heb. 1:13-14). They do his will whether it be good or natural evil (Psa. 78:49; 1 Sam. 24:15-17; 1 Kings 22:19-23; Judges 9:23; 1 Sam. 16:14) Reading a quote that raises deeper questions. Can angels be a source of moral evil? Do angels have free will? Are they tempted like men? Conclusion – Future episodes covering this topic Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

Tim and Jay follow up on a question from last season about the church and the holy spirit gifts. The answer leads on a fascinating study of the prophecies concerning a falling away from Apostolic teaching. Prophecies that surprisingly came to pass in the Apostle's day and are still with us. Key Verse: "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." 2 Timothy 4:2-4 Outline: Introduction Review of “perfect” (1 Cor. 13:8-10; Eph. 4:13-14) in the Ages of the Spirit episode and the question The body of Christ vs the Apostasy Define Apostasy The Lord knows who are his (2 Tim. 2:19) Apostasy Foretold Acts 20:28-32 (ref. Matt. 7:15-20) From without and within The warning to be alert (Rom. 16:17-19) Signs of the Apostasy 1 Tim. 4:1-3 – Doctrines of demons, forbidding to marry, abstinence from foods 2 Tim. 4:2-4 – Wander into myths 2 Pet. 2:1-3 – Emphasis on greed and sensuality Apostasy Started Jude 1:3-4 – Fulfillment of 2 Peter passage 1 John 2:18-19 – The beginning of the antichrist 1 John 4:1-6 – Testing the spirits of truth and error 2 Thess. 2:1-12 The rebellion comes first and was already at work Would last to the coming of Christ Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

For the kick off of Season 7, we are very pleased to have Jason Hensley joining us. Jason shares the awkward moment that challenged how he read the Bible. This drove him to write a book called "The Bible in Context". We review the important points of his book and undergo some paradigm shifts along the way. The result is a whole new way of reading the Bible in context. Key Verse: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15) Outline: Introduction Determining Intent The challenges of interpreting the Bible The importance of context and the author’s intent (2 Peter 3:15-16 cp. 2 Tim. 2:15) and God’s intent Recognizing bias and the importance of learning in a community Historical Content Cultural, contemporary, geographical Example of Psa. 121:1 Determining historical context Literary Content The immediate verses (Example of Lucifer Isa. 14:12) Context of a book The Biblical Content and Divine Intent Example of demons Meaning beyond the author (1 Peter1:11) Principles and Applications Study and application Principles defined Example of Satan vs God’s Sovereignty Conclusion Jason Hensley links Webpage: https://www.jasonhensley.net/ Get the book on Amazon: The Bible in Context Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

The Essential Bible Studies podcast season seven premiers on January 13th, 2025! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org

Jesse grew up in a Pentecostal church but later in his teens started to drift away with the prospects of a career in hockey. One simple conversation became the catalyst for him to consider his life's path and begin a journey to discover the truth of God's word. Key Verse: "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." (Ephesians 2:11-13)

This may seem like a strange topic for an essential Bible study, but hopefully everything will become clear as we dig into the Scriptures. Key Verse: Hebrews 6:1-2  “Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.” Outline: Introduction Why would we consider this as an essential study? From our first podcast “Defining Essential Bible Studies” and Hebrews 6:2 Letting the Bible leads us in our studies Four aspects to laying on of hands Blessing the first instance with Jacob and his grandsons (Gen. 48:14) Jesus on the children (Matt. 19:13-15) Sacrifice and association The day of atonement (Lev. 16:21) The people and the Levites (Num. 8:10,12) Commissioning Moses to Joshua (Num. 27:18,23; Deut. 34:9) The Apostles on Stephen (Acts 6:6) The Antioch Ecclesia on Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:3) Healing and miraculous Holy Spirit gifts Healing by Jesus (Luke 4:40) and the Apostles (Acts 28:8) Transfer of the Holy Spirit gifts by Apostles (Acts 8:17-19; 19:6) Timothy (1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6) Which one is Heb. 6:2 referring to? The purpose of the Holy Spirit gifts Conclusion

Worry, anxiety and depression touch our lives in one way or another. It can have a crippling effect on our walk of faith. What advice did Jesus have for overcoming it? Where can we turn for help? The Bible has a lot to say about mental health matters. Joel Suntz and Tim Young begin with the basics of anxiety from a Biblical perspective. Joel then provides three ways to overcome it---developing faith, praying and helping others. Simple things that are hard to do. Key verse: "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Matthew 6:25 Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

In our last study, we ended with the question "Is the Holy Spirit a person?" A series of passages in the Gospel of John chapters fourteen to sixteen would seem to indicate that this is true. Jay and Tim dig a little deeper, discovering Old Testament parallels that reveal who Jesus is referring to when he mentions sending "The Helper, the Holy Spirit..." Key verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” John 14:26 Outline: Introduction The Gender of the Holy Spirit Neuter in Greek, feminine in Hebrew, male in Latin – Does it matter? We have to be careful with grammar in other languages. The spirit is used in many ways – but why in some passages is it personified like it can be lied to (Acts 5:3), resisted (Acts 7:51) or grieved (Eph. 4:30)? There is a Spirit of God the Father and a Spirit of the Son but there is one passage in particular where the Spirit is personified in the masculine gender separately from the Father and Son. The Helper of John 14-16 The Parakletos (par-ak'-lay-tos) in John 14-16, The Helper (ESV, NKJV, NASB), Comforter (KJV), Advocate (NIV, NET, NLT) (14:16-18, 26; 15:26; 16:7, 13) The angels = ministering spirits (Heb. 1:13-14) Old Testament comparisons (Ex. 23:20-22; Isa. 63:9-11) Jesus and the angels (1 Pet. 3:22; Rev. 1:1-2) Angels and Spirit in the Acts (Acts 8:26, 29) Conclusion Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

In our continuing studies on the Spirit, Jay Mayock is back to talk with me about the relationship between God the Father, his Son the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. This is popularly known as the Trinity but since that word is not in the Bible we are going to need a little help from some historical creeds to get a definition. From there we open our Bibles, comparing the creeds to what the Scriptures teach us about the Godhead. Key verse: “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6) Outline: Introduction Jewish belief – One God - Monotheism The popular belief of Christianity - The Trinity The Trinity defined by the Creeds Apostle’s Creed (Old Roman) Nicene Creed The Trinity would be a radical new teaching for Jews. Where is it taught in the Bible? (Acts 2:22) The Spirit in relation to the Father and Son One Spirit… One Lord… One God and Father (Eph. 4:4-6 cp. 1 Cor. 8:6-7). The Spirit sanctifies (1 Peter 1:2; 2 Thess. 2:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:11) = The word of truth sanctifies (John 17:17; Eph. 5:26) Thus, the Spirit is important in baptism (Matt. 28:19) The Spirit of God and Christ in us (Rom. 8:9-11; Gal. 4:6) Cliff hanger - But what about the passages where the Spirit is personified as the Helper? Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit

The mind of the Spirit is something that must develop inside of us according to Paul in Romans 8. For our guest, Ben Brinkerhoff, this was something he had to learn through the experiences of life. Join Tim and Ben as they talk about his discoveries in how to set the mind on the things of the Spirit and ultimately have the Spirit of God dwelling in you. Key verse: "For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6) Ben's full classes on Romans are on the Good Christadelphian Talks Podcast  

In this second part of our study on the Sabbath we consider the stance behind a Christian denomination like the Seventh Day Adventists who continue to practice a Sabbath Day. Ted Hodge joins with Tim Young to discuss their regulations and give five reasons why believers in Christ are no longer required to keep a Sabbath day of rest. Key verse: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Outline: Introduction The Seventh Day Adventists Ellen White Their regulations for Sabbath observance Five reasons we do not keep the Sabbath day No command by Christ or Apostles to keep it We are told not to judge in these matters (Colossians 2:16-17). The Sabbath is a shadow. The New Testament is now by grace and faith not Law (Galatians 3, 4 & 5) The Sabbath principle is now our whole life (Galatians 2:19-21, Col. 3:17,22-24) Every day is for worship / Example of first day of the week (Acts 2:46-47, Matt. 28:1 cp. Acts 20:7) Summary Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit