5 Minutes of Faith

KJV, NKJV, ESV, NASB, ASV, NIV, NLT, CSB, NET, LSB, LEB, WEB, etc. Which Bible translation should you pick and why? What’s the difference between them, anyway? Join Forest and Hiram as they discuss Bible translations.

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In this episode, Hiram Kemp responds to the claim made by some brothers and sisters in Christ that the Holy Spirit cannot literally indwell the Christian because it is impossible for deity to (literally) indwell humanity.

Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere

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Jesus told His disciples regarding His ultimate return, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” (Matt. 24:36 ESV).

Why didn’t Jesus know? Does this omission reveal something about His divinity? Does He know now? Tune in as Forest and Hiram discuss these questions and more.

Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere

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What does Jesus mean when He says His disciples must be perfect like their Heavenly Father (Matt. 5:48)? Is Jesus advocating an impossible standard, or can we really become “perfect?”

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Hiram and Forest discuss the popular false dilemma of being saved by grace or being saved by obedience.

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Must Christians “remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exod. 20:8)?

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Forest and Hiram discuss the question of why Jesus had to die if God is all-powerful and all-good.

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Hiram and Forest discuss bearing Christ’s light to our LGBT friends and neighbors.

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In this episode of 5 Minutes of Faith, Hiram and Forest discuss books that have recently helped them in their Christian walk and ministry.

Hiram’s Recommendations:

* Gently and Lowly:The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund

* None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin

* Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? by Joe Rigney

* Fruitful Theology How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul by Ronni Kurtz

Forest’s Recommendations:

* The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

* Under the Unpredictable Plant: An Exploration of Vocational Holiness by Eugene Peterson

* My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

*the links above are affiliate links

Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere

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In this episode, Hiram gives some tips to move from Bible reading to Bible study. The difference is subtle at times but can yield valuable results.

Principles Shared:

* Pick a book and read it repeatedly (even in multiple translations).

* Have a notebook/notes app and write down key words/themes/ideas as well as questions and cross-references.

* Ask some good questions:

* Why did God say this?

* Why is this taking place?

* What covenant is this in?

* What genre is this?

* How does this connect to the section/book as a whole?

* What does this tell me about God?

* What does this tell me about myself?

* What do I need to start doing based on this passage?

* What do I need to repent of?

* What should I praise God for based on this Scripture?

* What does this teach me about Jesus?

* What themes from this Scripture repeat in the entirety of the Bible?

* Studying is primarily about pausing and pondering, not necessarily searching resources and straining for a meaning.

* Remember that Scripture can interpret Scripture better than any human being can.

* Remember that you don’t need to be trained formally to be a Bible student!

* Boiling it down:

* Use your Bible

* A spirit of repetition

* The right questions

* An observant heart

* A willingness to obey

MUSIC: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere

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