Are angels exceptionally powerful human-like beings with white clothes, wings, and halos? Or are they something else entirely? In this episode, we discuss the nature & roles of angels in the Bible.
What makes the Spirit a distinct member of the Godhead? How does the Spirit dwell within believers today? We address these questions and more as we discuss the nature and activity of the Holy Spirit in the Bible.
What makes GOD the Son distinct from GOD the Father? How are they the same? We explore questions like these and more in this episode!
In our second episode on the spiritual realm, we discuss a few things about the distinct nature of God the Father.
In our first episode of our discussion on the spiritual realm, we kick things off with a discussion about the God of the Bible as THE GOD of gods! We also get into a brief discussion of the nature of God as one being in three persons.
Why participate in the Lord's Supper regularly? What is the significance of participating in the first place? In this episode, we discuss the background of the Lord's Supper and answer a few questions about its practice before offering a few reflections on how to partake in a way that brings us all into closer fellowship with Christ and His body.
What makes a friendship? What makes one good? How can I be a good friend and find good friends? In this episode, we offer some reflections on healthy friendships in Christ. 00:00 Top 3 Friendships 04:10 Introduction 06:47 3 Types of Friendships 12:38 The Basis of Friendship 17:25 Some Characteristics of Healthy Friendships 21:46 Caution Against Unhealthy Friendships 39:23 Thoughts on Maintaining Healthy Friendships
"Isn't the church of Christ a denomination like the others?" In this episode, we respond to 13 common misconceptions about the church of Christ in the United States.
How can you revive your energy and interest for spiritual things when you're feeling burnt out? Join us for our discussion of 9 ways to help revive a heart weighed down by exhaustion, callouses, and frustration.
Should we expect miraculous gifts of the Spirit today? We take a look at 4 major considerations to help us answer the question: [1] the miraculous gifts as they appear in the NT, [2] the way Christians received the miraculous gifts in the NT, [3] why Christians received the miraculous gifts in the NT, and [4] what Christians just after the apostolic age wrote about spiritual gifts in the church.
We're back for season 2 and we're joined by John Lay! We kick off the season with a discussion of faith and works by looking closely at the example of Abraham through Romans 4 and in James 2.
In our last episode of season 1, we discuss the teaching of "once saved, always saved." Thanks to everyone for supporting us in this first season! Looking forward to getting started on the next one.
We're joined by Dr. Randall Bailey to discuss improving our prayer lives through the Psalms. Be sure to check out Dr. Bailey's book on the subject! It's a great & challenging read that will help you deepen your understanding of the heart of prayer while providing practical steps towards deepening your prayer life.
Copeland is out traveling this week & we're joined by special guest Eric Lyons. Eric sat down with us to discuss questions about the age of the earth, evolution, dinosaurs, and Jurassic Park. A special thank you to Eric & Apologetics Press! For high quality free resources on the subjects we discussed in this video, check out https://apologeticspress.org/.
Copeland & Andrew discuss whether there really is a right way to study the Bible or if it's fair game to read it in whatever way feels right.
Copeland & Andrew continue the discussion on baptism by addressing a few questions about biblical teachings on baptism & salvation.
Copeland & Andrew discuss the historical precedents for Christian baptism, most of the NT passages on baptism, and the development of Christian teachings on baptism over the years.
David Woodason joins us to discuss 5 import questions to consider before marriage.
Music credit again to the talented Eli Porter!
In this episode, Copeland and Andrew offer 10 suggestions to help with conversations about Christ with family members who may have serious doubts about the Christian faith.
(00:00) Welcome & ChatGPT Competition (7:20) Intro to Today's Topic (9:43) Seek Wisdom in Prayer (10:49) Pray for Opportunities (14:38) Seek Wisdom from a Trusted Source (16:52) Be Eager & Unashamed to Share the Gospel (20:15) Strive to be Impartial & Sincere (26:05) Look for Opportunities (31:53) Be Peaceable & Gentle (38:03) Bring up Jesus in Daily Conversation (41:18) Be Open to Reason (43:28) Listen & Understand (45:18) Recap & Conclusion