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Grace is the most central and fundamental aspect of Christianity. But what is Grace? Uh oh! We have a problem. We need to be able to see grace throughout the entire Bible in order to define this crucial term. Let's explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi... 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ 📷 SELECT ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Dapo Olaopa https://dpencilpusher.artstation.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Works Cited: Barclay, John M. G. “Paul and the Power of Grace.” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 2020, www.logos.com/product/188769/paul-and-the-power-of-grace?ssi=0. Bright, John. The Kingdom of God. Abingdon Press, 2010. Colin G. Kruse, John: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 4, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. InterVarsity Press, 2003. Edwards, Jonathan. Treatise on Grace and Other Posthumously Published Writings. Clarke, 1971. Fisher, Edward, and Thomas Boston. The Marrow of Modern Divinity. Christian Focus Publications, 2015. L. B. Smedes, “Grace,” ed. Geoffrey W Bromiley. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1979–1988. MacArthur, John, and Richard Mayhue. Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth. Crossway, 2017. Mark Olivero, “God’s Grace,” in Lexham Survey of Theology, ed. Mark Ward et al. Lexham Press, 2018. Murray, John. Redemption Accomplished and Applied. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2015. J. H. Stringer, “Grace, Favour,” ed. D. R. W. Wood et al. New Bible Dictionary. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996. Ronald F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, and R. K. Harrison, eds. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary The Book of James may be one of the most misunderstood books in Christian history. Consequently, it's one of my favorite books to read! In it, the boundless beauty of the gospel are worked out in a way like never before. How does James fit with the rest of the Bible? Well, let's explore! 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi... Timestamps 0:00-1:35 – James and the Gospel 1:36-5:56 – Which James Now? 5:57-13:35 – Chapter 1: Wisdom From Above 13:36-22:00 – Chapter 2: Saved by Works 22:01-24:57 – Chapter 3: Teachers and Preachers 24:58-28:44 – Chapter 4: Prophetic Warnings 28:45-36:13 – Chapter 5: In the Presence of God Resources: [1]David Platt, Exalting Jesus in James (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014), 7. [2]J. A. Motyer, The Message of James: The Tests of Faith, The Bible Speaks Today (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1985), 95. [3] UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK OF JAMES: WISDOM, PRAYER, WEALTH & POVERTY: DR. MARIAM KOVALISHYN, [4] https://theologyintheraw.com/podcast/understanding-the-book-of-james-wisdom-prayer-wealth-poverty-dr-mariam-kovalishyn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary Ephesians is one of the quintessential books of the New Testament. In it we discover the magnanimous rule of Christ, the gifts of His love, and the ways we can respond to Him. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and let's explore the amazing book of the Ephesians 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1227148 ARTICLE MENTIONED IN VIDEO: https://bibleunbound.substack.com/p/the-subversive-virtue-of-submission Timestamps: 0:00-2:35 – Epilogue 2:36-5:00 – Rome or Not? 5:01-9:55 – Chapter 1: Blessed in Christ 9:56-15:04 – Chapter 2: Alive in Christ 15:05-18:57 – Chapter 3: Suffering in Christ 18:58-24:29 – Chapter 4: The New Humanity 24:30-30:59 – Chapter 5: The Virtue of Submission 31:00-38:35 – Chapter 6: The Armor of God Resources and Bibliography: -Aristotle. Politics. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, Batoche Books, 1999. -Bock, Darrell L. Ephesians: An Introduction and Commentary. InterVarsity Press, 2019. -Dickson, John. “‘Even Death on a Cross’: How Christian Humility Upended the World.” Centre for Public Christianity, 12 Oct. 2018, www.publicchristianity.org/how-christian-humility-upended-the-world/#:~:text=It%20is%20well%20known%20that,associated%20with%20failure%20and%20shame. -Foulkes, Francis. The Pastoral Ephesians: An Introduction and Commentary. InterVarsity Press, 2007. -Gupta, Nijay K. Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling. Brazos Press, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2024. -New American Standard Bible. Foundation Press, 1973. -Sprinkle, Preston. “What Does ‘Head’ (Kephalē) Mean in Paul’s Letters? Part 1: Introduction.” Theology in the Raw, 2 Apr. 2024, theologyintheraw.com/what-does-head-kephale-mean-in-pauls-letters-part-1-introduction/. -Stott, John. “The Message of Ephesians (Bible Speaks Today: BST).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 1979, www.logos.com/product/47503/the-message-of-ephesians?ssi=0. -Swanson, James A. “A Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Greek (NT).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 1997, www.logos.com/product/693/a-dictionary-of-biblical-languages-with-semantic-domains-greek?ssi=0. -The Lexham Bible Dictionary. J. D. Barry and L. Wentz, editors. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012. As found in the Logos Bible study software program. -The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version. Condensed Edition ed., Ligonier Ministries, 2017. -Wright, N. T. “Colossians and Philemon (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: TNTC).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 1986, www.logos.com/product/47662/colossians-and-philemon?ssi=0. -“Book of Ephesians Summary: A Complete Animated Overview.” YouTube, 10 Nov. 2016, youtu.be/Y71r-T98E2Q?feature=shared. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary What is the book of Colossians about? Who were the Colossians, and why did Paul write to them? This epic story of a small church family comes to life as the very words of Paul's letter are read and explained out loud – like never before! Let's explore 🚀Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi... Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Timestamps: 0:00-3:00 – To the Church in Colossae 3:00-5:25 – Who were the Colossians? 5:25-12:07 – Chapter 1 12:08-16:04 – Chapter 2 16:05-21:15 – Chapter 3 21:16-24:48 – Chapter 4 Resources Used: https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Letter-of-Paul-to-the-Colossians N. T. Wright, Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 12, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1986), 3. English Standard Version Bible –https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1227148&item_no=564161 Was Paul in Ephesus or Rome while writing? Learn more here: https://theopolisinstitute.com/paul-in-prison-ephesus-or-rome/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

The Complete Story of the Churches of Revelation brings together the seven churches found in Revelation chapter 2-3. Introducing new information, this story may just change the way you look at the world around you...if you let it: it may even change you. Let's Explore. LINKS: www.patreon.com/bibleunbound www.thebibleunbound.com Timestamps: 0:00-4:56 – Where to Start 4:56-11:07 – Rome vs. Jesus 11:07-24:58 – Idolatry 24:58-37:52 – Selfishness 37:52-41:03 – What This Means Resources: Comfort, Philip W, Elwell, Walter A. "Tyndale Bible Dictionary" Tyndale House 2000, pp. 843-844. "The New Bible Commentary, NASB" by by Gordon J. Wenham (Editor), J. Alec Motyer (Editor), D.A. Carson (Editor), R. T. France (Editor). Revelation Introduction. Elwell, Walter A., Yarbrough, Robert W. "Encountering the New Testament" Baker Academic. Third Edition. The Reformation Study Bible ESV, Compact Edition. Edited by RC Sproul, Ligoneer, 1988 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary The story of Daniel has gripped the hearts and imaginations of people for thousands of years. Is it a riddle without resolution? Or a tale to be told in the dark? Perhaps neither! The thrilling story of national justice, the power of God, and the meekness of His people come together in this exciting exploration of the Story of Daniel. Let's explore 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi...  Timestamps: 0:00-2:40 – The Apocalypse 2:41-6:37 – Taken to Babylon 6:38-9:30 – The Daniel Diet 9:31-18:27 – Nebuchadnezzar's Beastly Kingdom 18:28-23:07 – The Kingdom of God 23:08-35:40 – The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth Works Cited and Further Resources: [1] Joyce G. Baldwin, Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 23, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1978) [2] Andrew Reid, Daniel: Kingdoms in Conflict, ed. Paul Barnett, Reading the Bible Today Series (Sydney, South NSW: Aquila Press, 2004) [3] George M. Schwab, Hope in the Midst of a Hostile World: The Gospel according to Daniel, ed. Tremper Longman III and J. Alan Groves, The Gospel according to the Old Testament (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2006) [4] Glassner, Jean-Jacques. Mesopotamian Chronicles. Edited by Benjamin R. Foster. Writings from the Ancient World 19. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2004. [5] Tremper Longman III, How to Read Daniel, How to Read Series (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press, 2020) [6] Paul R. House, Daniel: An Introduction and Commentary, ed. David G. Firth, vol. 23, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (London: Inter-Varsity Press, 2018) Web Sources: https://www.4truthministry.org/historical-chronological-book-of-daniel/ https://www.saugatuckcrc.org/single-post/2015/01/22/was-daniel-of-the-royal-line https://www.britannica.com/event/Babylonian-Captivity https://www.rbvincent.com/BibleStudies/captivit.htm https://overviewbible.com/prophet-daniel-facts/#:~:text=Daniel%20is%20from%20David's%20royal%20family&text=In%20605%20B.C.%2C%20the%20dynasty,that's%20not%20all%20he%20takes. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-Carchemish https://www.biblicaltoolbelt.com/l/ram-goat-daniel-8/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary This is the story of the creation, fall, and destiny of Babylon in the Bible. This theme pervades nearly every page – nearly every verse of your Bible…yet it can be missed even there. So join us, to take a step back, into the message of the Bible to see this central theme come to life. Let’s explore! 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1227148 Timestamps: 0:00-3:15 – The Silent Saga Speaks 3:16-6:45 – A Tale of Two Kingdoms 6:46-9:35 – The Image of Babylon 9:36-12:10 – Nimrod Builds Babel 12:11-16:45 – The Egyptian Babylon 16:46-18:50 – The Kingdom of Israel 18:51-21:18 – Plunged into Chaos 21:19-28:10 – Daniel 7 28:11-35:45 – The Son of Man 35:46-39:11 – The Kingdom of God 39:12-43:21 – The Destiny of Babylon Works Cited: Augustine. The City of God. Random House Inc. Brueggemann, Walter, and Davis Hankins. The Prophetic Imagination. Fortress Press, 2018. Cooper, John W. “The Image of God, Religion, and the Meaning of Life: Toward a Christian Philosophical Anthropology.” In Pursuit of Truth | A Journal of Christian Scholarship, 9 Feb. 2012, www.cslewis.org/journal/the-image-of-god-religion-and-the-meaning-of-life-toward-a-christian-philosophical-anthropology/. Dickson, John. The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission Promoting the Gospel with More than Our Lips. Zondervan, 2013. Evangelical Community Church of Abu Dhabi. “Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.” Evangelical Community Church of Abu Dhabi, www.eccad.org/sermons/sermon/2014-05-02/daniel-hananiah-mishael-and-azariah. (MDiv, Greg Gilbert. “In the Beginning God Created a King.” Crossway, 10 Aug. 2022, www.crossway.org/articles/in-the-beginning-god-created-a-king/. Kidner, Derek. “Genesis (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: TOTC).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 1967, www.logos.com/product/47696/genesis?ssi=0. Kovacs, Judith L., et al. “Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ (Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries: WBBC).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 2004, www.logos.com/product/231513/revelation-the-apocalypse-of-jesus-christ?ssi=0. Leithart, Peter J. Between Babel and Beast: America and Empires in Biblical Perspective. Cascade Books, 2012. Mark, Joshua J. “Ancient Rome.” World History Encyclopedia, https://www.worldhistory.org#organization, 4 Mar. 2024, www.worldhistory.org/Rome/. Morris, Leon. “Revelation (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: TNTC).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 2018, www.logos.com/product/154826/revelation-an-introduction-and-commentary. Sprinkle, Preston M. Exiles the Church in the Shadow of Empire. DAVID C COOK, 2024. Sproul, R. C. The Reformation Study Bible English Standard Version. 2005. Swanson, James A. “A Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Greek (NT).” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 1997, www.logos.com/product/693/a-dictionary-of-biblical-languages-with-semantic-domains-greek?ssi=0. .“." New Catholic Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.Com. 15 May. 2024 .” Encyclopedia.Com, Encyclopedia.com, 28 May 2024, www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/parousia. The Holy Bible: New International Version. Zondervan, 2005. “The Significance of the City in the Bible (and God’s Plan for It).” YouTube, YouTube, 24 July 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yZLFmVHfaw. With Advising From: Bruce Henning, PhD. Preston Cosgrove, PhD. with additional help from Chris Ganski, PhD. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary The Story of Stephen introduces us to a whole world of the Bible we may not be familiar with: The Divine Law Court. Like an epic courtroom drama, Stephen's story throws us into an anxious and divided world. How will he respond? What will cost him? What might it cost us to do the same? Let's explore 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi... Timestamps 0:00-3:21 – Hear ye! Hear ye! 3:22-4:57 – Divine Legality 4:58-9:04 – The Court of Isaiah 9:05-17:45 – The Story of Stephen Read 17:46-23:32 – Becoming Martyrs Works Cited [1] https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/procedures.aspx [2]https://supremecourthistory.org/how-the-court-works/oral-argument/#:~:text=As%20the%20Crier%20speaks%2C%20the,%E2%80%9CHear%20ye!%E2%80%9D%20survives. [3] The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 43:9–13. [4] https://theopolisinstitute.com/leithart_post/eucharistic-meditation-54/ [5] William A. Simmons,"Stephen," ed. John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016). [6]I. Howard Marshall, Acts: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 5, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980), 134. [7] Ibid [8] I. Howard Marshall,Acts: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 5, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1980), 140. [9] The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Ac 6:1–8:1. [10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YEBuvS0LME&t=2222s [10A] CSB Charles Spurgeon Study Bible [11] The Works of John Newton, pg 485-487; Cf. Newton on the Christian Life Reinke, Tony pg 131 [12] The Tyndale Bible Dictionary --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary Have you ever wondered how divine sovereignty fits into our evangelism? The story of Lydia gives us a profound picture to explore on this exact topic. Her life is a testament to the necessity of God's sovereignty no matter where we cast the good news of Jesus' salvation. Let's explore! 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1227148 Links: www.thebibleunbound.com Donate: www.ko-fi.com/bibleunbound Timestamps: 0:00-1:15 – Thyatira 1:16-3:41 – Lydia Goes to Philippi 3:41-6:00 – Lydia Meets Paul 6:00-9:30 – The Church in Thyatira 9:30-15:56 – Sovereignty & Evangelism Resources: https://www.gotquestions.org/Lydia-in-the-Bible.html https://margmowczko.com/lydia-of-thyatira-philippi/ https://www.regent.edu/journal/journal-of-biblical-perspectives-in-leadership/lydia-in-the-bible/ The Tyndale Bible Dictionary: "Lydia" "The New Bible Commentary" by by Gordon J. Wenham (Editor), J. Alec Motyer (Editor), D.A. Carson (Editor), R. T. France (Editor) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support

Episode Summary In the beginning was the Word, the reason why God made everything. What does it mean to believe in the word? Did Thomas doubt that Jesus was the word, and why did Thomas doubt Jesus? Let's explore. 🚀 Episode Notes 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/?event=AFF&p=1227148Timestamps: 0:00-3:21 – What if the Resurrection Was True? 3:22-5:53 – Judas Didymus Thomas 5:54-7:35 – Biblical Belief 7:36-11:38 – Ministry Around Galilee 11:39-15:40 – Jerusalem 15:41-22:16 – The Passion 22:17-28:16 – Doubting Thomas 28:16-30:26 – Introducing: The Acts of Thomas 30:26-37:18 – The Acts of Thomas 37:19-42:03 – Believing Thomas Resources: Aaron C. Fenlason, “Belief,” ed. Douglas Mangum et al., Lexham Theological Wordbook, Lexham Bible Reference Series (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014). Saint Thomas the Apostle: New Testament, Apocrypha, and Historical Traditions – https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1227148&item_no=690056 https://www.stapostle.org/st-thomas-church-parish-history/saint-thomas-biography/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Thomas https://stthomastheapostle.org/about/who-was-saint-thomas-the-apostle/ Tyndale Bible Dictionary The Lexham Bible Dictionary Harmony of the Gospels by Thomas and Gundry http://gnosis.org/library/actthom.htm http://harmony.bible/small-group-resources/harmony-bible-map/ Cosmic Skeptic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vum_NMB28Q Proof of Resurrection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ Emma Thorne & Bart Ehrman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGzxPT-TjQ NT Wright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4 https://www.gotquestions.org/faith-vs-belief.html https://www.evantell.org/what-does-the-bible-mean-by-believe/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/support