Partakers Christian Podcasts
Exploring the Bible
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Sunday Jan 08, 2017
Sunday Jan 08, 2017
Exploring The Bible
Introduction
G'day and welcome to our series, "Exploring the Bible" This is also the title of our latest book available on Amazon by clicking here or visiting PulpTheology.com
A question for you. Have you ever noticed the first thing a baby does when it is born? It cries! The crying shows that it is alive! Or about when it needs help? It cries, wanting help and attention. A crying baby is symbolic of humanity's need of God and life with Him! A crying baby also shows how God intervened in humany history - be become one of us! That is what we celebrate at Christmas.
A further question. What is the best way to learn about God and following Him? It is be reading the Bible regularly. Now admittedly, this can lead to confusion. However, help is at hand, and that is the reason for this little series "Exploring the Bible." Every Sunday we will issue a podcast outlining a book of the Bible - all 66 books - as well as the best way to read and interpret its ancient wisdom.
As Christians, we think that through the Bible, God has spoken to the world because He loves the world. Written over a period of 1,500 years, by people of different nationalities, backgrounds and times, the Bible has a central messsage: God is love. With each podcast, we hope as we work through the Bible together, you will see the development of this love.
After all, it is the story of God and His dealing with humanity. A story of ancient beginnings to new beginnings? Are you read? We start this series next Sunday with the Book of Revelation - going from the end to the beginning - and perhaps we will all gain some new perspective on this ancient story.
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Sunday Jan 15, 2017
Sunday Jan 15, 2017
Exploring The Bible
1. New Testament
Book of Revelation (AD94-96)
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Key Verses:
Revelation 1:19
Revelation 21:1-7
The author calls himself ‘John’ and may, or may not be the Apostle John. He writes about the prophetic program, which centres on Jesus Christ and extends from John's day until the enthronement of Jesus as the Father's king in the millennium and in eternity. The book reveals what John has seen – Jesus Christ’s glories; the things which are – regarding the seven churches referred to by name; and the things that will be: tribulation, second advent, millennium, and eternity.
Much of the meaning of what John wrote is a mystery yet the book has been of encouragement to Christians down through history. Some of it is prophetic but it is not wise to be too dogmatic about what it means. It says loudly and clearly that the future, and our present, are in God’s hands and that there will be final days of great glory and joy for the Lord’s people.
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Sunday Jan 22, 2017
Sunday Jan 22, 2017
Exploring The Bible
3. New Testament
Book of 3 John (AD90-95)
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Key Verses:
3 John 3-4
John writes a personal letter to Gaius commending his faithful response to Jesus as shown by his treatment of other believers. In doing so, Gaius exhibits faithfulness, generosity and love.
John condemns Diotrephes for being faithless, arrogant and contrary, whilst commending Demetrius. Finally, John writes to inform Gaius that he hopes to travel and meet him.
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Sunday Jan 29, 2017
Sunday Jan 29, 2017
Exploring The Bible
4. New Testament
Book of 2 John (AD90-95)
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Key Verses:
2 John 8-11
John writes to remind this lady and her children (which may be code for the church and the members of the church) that their lives should be an expression of the Word of God in all areas. This expression is called love or loving one another.
The believers are to continue loving, abiding in God’s Commandments and pay no heed to the false teachers who deny Jesus’ incarnation. They need to be sure he was a real human person and not just a god figure.
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Sunday Feb 05, 2017
Sunday Feb 05, 2017
Exploring The Bible
3. New Testament
Book of 1 John (AD90-95)
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Key Verses:
1 John 1:3-4
1 John 5:13
Throughout, John uses a series of keywords: light, fellowship, love, truth, eternal life, obey, born of God, among them. He bounces ideas back and forward amongst these words to encourage and strengthen his readers. He is aiming to lead his readers from sin to eternal life, that is, God honouring life in this world and the next. He is aware that there is false teaching, known as Gnostic teaching, around and seeks to combat it. John writes about fellowship with the Father and the Son and other believers. Fellowship comes through obedience to the Word of God and through confession of sin when sin is committed. John also writes so that they may have confidence about eternal life, by discussing foundation and conduct. In doing so, he tackles heretical Gnostic teachers who were challenging apostolic teachings.
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Sunday Feb 12, 2017
Sunday Feb 12, 2017
Exploring The Bible
6. New Testament
Jude (AD68-70)
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Key Verses:
Jude 3-4
Jude, another brother of Jesus and James, writes warning against apostasy. He urges his readers to recognize the problem and fight for the faith. He uses graphic illustrations from the Old Testament. Jude is careful to emphasise the positive things they should do as well as instructing them to condemn the errors of some. He closes with a statement of confidence and of praise to God.
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Sunday Feb 19, 2017
Sunday Feb 19, 2017
Exploring The Bible
7. New Testament
Hebrews (AD67-69)
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Key Verses:
Hebrews 4:16
Hebrews 12:1-2
The writer, unknown to us, argues that in every conceivable way the Son is superior to all other possibilities. He shows that God the Father has spoken through the Son; that He honours the Son, and therefore Jesus Christ is the new covenant’s high priest or mediator.
The writer explicitly states Jesus’ superiority over angels, Moses & Joshua and that He provides a far better sanctuary, covenant, priesthood and sacrifice. The writer concludes with the superiority of the Christian believers walk of faith.
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Sunday Feb 26, 2017
Sunday Feb 26, 2017
Exploring The Bible
8. New Testament
2 Peter (AD67-68)
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Key Verses:
2 Peter 1:16-21
2 Peter 3:9-10
The vast majority of scholars believe that the author of this letter is the Apostle Peter, writing towards the end of the 7th decade of the 1st century.
Peter expects to die very soon. He writes this letter to a group of believers who are enduring trials and being challenged by false teachers. He is concerned to protect their faith and to encourage their continued spiritual growth.
Therefore, he emphases a positive relationship with Scripture. This will result in protection, stability, progress, and growth. He also clarifies teaching about the Last Days.
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Sunday Mar 12, 2017
Sunday Mar 12, 2017
Exploring The Bible
9. New Testament
1 Peter (AD64-65)
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Key Verses:
1 Peter 1:10-12
1 Peter 2:9-10
Peter writes to believers who are beginning to undergo suffering & persecution. So, this letter is full of encouragement. He wants them to be strong and steadfast in their faith, whatever may happen and to grow in that faith. Peter bases his exhortations on God's pre-designed plan and grace provisions which are for all believers.
Throughout, Peter stresses a hope so alive, glorious and certain, that any persecution and suffering can be endured with patience because of it.
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Sunday Mar 19, 2017
Sunday Mar 19, 2017
Exploring The Bible
10. New Testament
Philemon (AD64-65)
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Key Verses:
Philemon 15-18
This is a personal letter from the aged Paul to Philemon who is both a believer and a slave owner. He had a slave called Onesimus who escaped and disappeared. Paul met Onesimus, probably in Rome, and he became a Christian and a helper of Paul.
Paul asks that Philemon graciously love and forgive him, receive him back and treat him not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ. Although there is no suggestion that this should be the end of slavery if this action was accepted it would eventually lead to the end of that awful institution.
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