The Story of Colossians | An EPIC Reading & Commentary

Help us make more content like this:https://www.thebibleunbound.com/donate🔵 Or 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=1227148READ THE BIBLE LIKE A PRO (Get 10% off using "BIBLEUNBOUND): https://kairosclassroom.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/joinEver wonder what love looks like in the Christian life? The Story of John brings us on an adventure through history that tells a powerful tale: the powerless will inherit the Kingdom of God. From his birth in the divided town of Bethsaida to his death in exile, join us for the Complete Story of John the Apostle. Let’s explore 🚀Work Cited: - Köstenberger, Andreas J. A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God. Zondervan, 2009.-Youngblood, Ronald F., et al., Thomas Nelson Publishers, editors. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995.-Köstenberger, Andreas J.Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John’s Gospel. Lexham Press, 2021.- Pollard, Edward Bagby. “Money-Changers.” The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, edited by James Orr et al., vol. 1–5, The Howard-Severance Company, 1915.-Elwell, Walter A., and Philip Wesley Comfort. “John, Apostle” Tyndale Bible Dictionary. Tyndale House Publishers, 2008. -Thomas, Robert L., and Stanley N. Gundry, editors. A Harmony of the Gospels: With Explanations and Essays Using the Text of the New American Standard Bible, 1978 Edition. HarperCollins, 1978.-The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. Crossway Bibles, 2016.-New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update. The Lockman Foundation, 1995.

What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? What do you do when you have been wronged by someone close to you? The Story of Joseph gives us an answer to these questions and more. Let's explore! 🔵 SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: logos.com/bibleunbound💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com📚 TRY KAIROS CLASSROOM: https://kairosclassroom.com/🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/📷 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY: Dapo Olaopa https://dpencilpusher.artstation.comJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/joinTimestamps:0:00-1:35 – Son of Unity1:36-6:00 – Son of His Old Age6:01-14:00 – Joseph in the Pits14:00-16:00 – Joseph’s Rise to Power16:00-28:00 – Reconciliation28:00-35:05 – Application: Unity in ActionWorks Referenced- Baldwin, Joyce G. The Message of Genesis 12–50: From Abraham to Joseph. Edited by J. A. Motyer and Derek Tidball. The Bible Speaks Today. England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1986.- Kidner, Derek. Genesis: An Introduction and Commentary. Vol. 1. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1967.- Steinmann, Andrew E. Genesis: An Introduction and Commentary. Edited by David G. Firth. Vol. 1. The Tyndale Commentary Series. London: Inter-Varsity Press, 2019.- Murphy, James G. Notes on the Old Testament: Genesis. Boston: Estes and Lauriate, 1873.- Duguid, Iain M., and Matthew P. Harmon. Living in the Light of Inextinguishable Hope: The Gospel according to Joseph. Edited by Iain M. Duguid. The Gospel according to the Old Testament. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2013.- Emadi, Samuel. “What the Joseph Story Is Really About.” The Gospel Coalition, 2 Nov. 2020, www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-joseph-story-really-about/.

How was the Bible made? Can we trust what it says? You may not know this but your Bible is a small library of miracles. And you get to hold it in your hands! Discover the wonder and beauty of how the Bible was made in this special Bible Unbound video. Let’s explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: 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... 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ 📷 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY: Dapo Olaopa https://dpencilpusher.artstation.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Resources Used & Work Cited: - Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God’s Word. “Appendix 1”. Zondervan Academic, 2019. 491-504 - Elwell, Walter A., and Philip Wesley Comfort. Tyndale Bible Dictionary. Tyndale House Publishers, 2001. 168-212 - Towns, Elmer L., and Ed Hindson. Illustrated Bible Survey: An Introduction. B & H Academic, 2017. 1-11 - On the dissemination of first century texts: Schnabel, Eckhard J. Mark: An Introduction and Commentary. Edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel. Vol. 2. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. London: Inter-Varsity Press, 2017.

The Galatians have trapped by an enemy that threatens to destroy them: themselves! How does Paul respond? With the full and unadulterated Gospel message. That's the book of Galatians, let's explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: 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... 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ 📷 MAP ILLUSTRATION BY: Dapo Olaopa https://dpencilpusher.artstation.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Timestamps: 0:00-3:30 – Greetings to the Galatians 3:31-8:45 – Part 1: God's Call 8:45-21:40 – Part 2: God's Gospel 21:40-27:45 – Part 3: God's Work 27:45-31:34 – Farewell to the Saints Work Cited: Cole, R. Alan. Galatians: An Introduction and Commentary. Vol. 9. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989. Stott, John R. W. The Message of Galatians: Only One Way. The Bible Speaks Today. Leicester, England; Downer’s Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1986. Osborne, Grant R. Galatians: Verse by Verse. Osborne New Testament Commentaries. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2017. Platt, David, and Tony Merida. Exalting Jesus in Galatians. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014. Fisher, Edward. The Marrow of Modern Divinity. With notes by Thomas Boston. Christian Focus Publications: Scotland, 2009.

What do Mary’s and Zechariah’s songs in Luke reveal about salvation, covenant faithfulness, and joy? In this episode of Read and Explained, we dive into the Magnificat and the Benedictus, two profound hymns at the beginning of Luke's Gospel. These songs celebrate the eucatastrophic fulfillment of God’s promises, His faithfulness to His covenant, and the scope of His salvation for all people. Let's explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound  💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKpl5tX-3TQ Follow Creation Awaits: https://creationawaits.substack.com/ Timestamps: 0:00-1:30 – The Hymns of Luke 1:31-15:00 – Mary's Song: The Magnificat 15:01-29:21 – Zechariah's Song: The Benedictus

Some stories in the biblical epic resonate so deeply with what it means to be human that it is told many times over. Hannah’s tale is one such account. This story is an invitation to hope. Let’s explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Timestamps 0:00-1:45 – An Invitation to Hope 1:46-4:45 – A Bitter Rivalry 4:45-8:50 – Barrenness 8:51-9:50 – Support on Patreon 9:51-14:02 – A Vow and a Sleepy Priest 14:03-17:50 – Hannah’s Prayers Answered 17:51-22:12 – Hannah’s Prayer Read & Explained 22:13-25:43 – The Gospel in Hannah Resources - Mary J. Evans, The Message of Samuel: Personalities, Potential, Politics and Power, ed. Alec Motyer and Derek Tidball, The Bible Speaks Today (Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2004), 23. - Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 176. - Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England, et al., eds., “Barren, Barrenness,” Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), 173. - K. T. Magnuson, “Childlessness,” in New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, ed. T. Desmond Alexander and Brian S. Rosner, electronic ed. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000), 405. - Joyce G. Baldwin, 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 8, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 57. - J. D. Greear and Heath A. Thomas, Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 42. - Robert Jamieson, A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Joshua–Esther, vol. II (London; Glasgow: William Collins, Sons, & Company, Limited, n.d.), 137. - Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. The City of God. Dodds, Marcus Translation 22nd ed. Modern Library Edition 1993. New York, New York. - English Standard Version 2016 used as the biblical text read aloud

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.

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

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.

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/