Basic Bible Study | Philippians & 1 Timothy

In today's podcast, join Amy and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- Amy is back

- recap of last podcast

- joy is a dominant theme in Philippians

- Paul's prayer for the Philippians was that they would be unified in love

- look for ways to demonstrate your faith even in bad situations

- Jesus showed us everything about God's character that can be conveyed in human terms

- God wants to come alongside us & be within us to help

- the secret to a changed life is to submit to God's control & let Him work

- God values the attitude of our heart above all else

- Paul's attitude teaches an important lesson: our inner attitudes do not have to reflect our outward circumstances

- let God's peace guide your heart against anxiety

- God will supply all your needs, but in a way he knows is best for you

- Paul sent Timothy to serve the church in Ephesus

- no matter how shameful y our past, God also can forgive & use you

- "deacon" means one who serves

- regardless of your age, God can use you

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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Basic Bible Study | Philemon, Colossians & Ephesians

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat

-Chris & Robyn chat for a little bit

- recap of last episode

- Paul wrote Philemon from prison in Rome 60 A.D.

- Paul wrote to the Colossians to refute heretical teachings that was causing confusion among the Christians there

- knowing Christ is knowing God

- Christian's love comes from the Holy Spirit

- Christ is the visible image of the invisible God

- God is the creator & sustainer of the world

- press toward wisdom & pray for understanding

- Christ wants to guide you & help you with your daily problems

- Christian growth is a lifelong process

- let God worry about the wrongs you've suffered

- real spiritual leadership involves service

- God is always listening & always answering

- Christ alone is the source of our spiritual life

- God's purpose for sending Christ was to unite Jews & Gentiles to one body with Christ as the head

- because of Christ, and our faith in Him, we can now come boldly & confidently into God's presence

- God will give you opportunities to tell others about Christ

- when we see faults in fellow believers, we should be patient & gentle

- each believer has God given abilities that can strengthen the whole body

- speak the truth in love

- if we nurse our anger we will give the devil an opportunity to divide us

- God forgives us because of His great mercy

- live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ

- Satan is constantly battling against all who are on the Lord's side

- God can use us in any circumstance to do His will. We should pray that God would accomplish His plan through us right where we are, knowing God's eternal purpose for us will help us through the difficult times.

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | Romans 12-16 (part 2) & Acts 20:3b-28 (part 7)

In today's podcast, join Amy and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat

- recap of Romans 1-11

- Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you.

- never pay back evil with more evil

- all gifts & abilities come from God

- often times, prophesying means preaching God's messages

- Rome was the world's political, religious, social & economic center

- listen carefully to Paul's teachings about unity, service & love so you may apply them

- Paul considered life worth nothing unless he used it for God's work

- Paul was the greatest missionary who ever lived

- our desire to please God should overshadow our desire to avoid hardship & suffering

- Paul was arrested in Jerusalem

- we must faithfully & responsibly present the Good News & leave the results to God

- Paul's mission was to preach the Good News to the Gentiles

- Paul was preaching a message that was offensive to the Jews & unbelievable to the Gentiles

- Paul continued to minister to others even as a shipwrecked prisoner

- Paul was a prisoner in Rome for two years. While there, he taught, preached & counseled

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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Basic Bible Study | Romans 1-11

In today's podcast, join Amy and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat

- recap of the last episode

- the letter to the Romans is a systematic presentation of the Christian faith

- God cannot tolerate sin because his nature is morally perfect

- Sinners must trust Christ alone to deliver them from destruction

- God reveals himself to everyone

- we are sinful & condemned before God

- People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood

- Faith is believing & trusting in Jesus Christ & reaching out to accept his wonderful gift of salvation

- when the Holy Spirit points out what is right, do it eagerly

- The Holy Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will

- a little chit-chat on how to stay close to God

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | 2 Corinthians & Acts 20:2b-3a (part 6)

In today's podcast, join Amy and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- Amy is back & a little chit-chat

- recap of last episode

- Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to defend his position as an apostle & denounce those who were twisting the truth.

- Being comforted can also mean receiving strength, encouragement & hope to deal with our troubles. The more we suffer, the more comfort God gives us.

- The Holy Spirit guarantees that we belong to God & will receive all his benefits.

- Becoming Christ-like is a progressive experience

- Amy & Robyn discuss when we receive our heavenly bodies

- The amount we give is not as important as why & how we give.

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | 1 Corinthians 7-16 (Part 2) & Acts 19:21-20:2a (Part 5)

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat

- recap of last episode

- when your focus is on living for Christ, your rights become comparatively unimportant

- what special gifts has God given you?

- don't allow your unfulfilled desires to cause you to forget God's gifts of life, family, friends, food, health & work

- putting our trust in anything but God is idolatry

- our actions must be motivated by God's love, so that all we do will be for His glory

- the Lord's Supper is a visible representation symbolizing the death of Christ for our sins; it reminds us of Christ's death & the glorious hope of His return

- the spiritual gift given to each person by the Holy Spirit are special abilities that are to be used to minister to the needs of the body of believers

- each believer has a specialized, God-designed role

- three things will last forever: faith, hope & love; the greatest of these is love

- prophecy (preaching) benefits the whole church, while speaking in tongues primarily benefits the speaker

- a little chit-chat regarding Children's Bibles

- our resurrected bodies will be perfect, without any infirmities

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, Acts 18:12-19:20 (part 4) & 1 Corinthians 1-6 (part 1)

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat

- recap of last episode

- Paul continues his letters to the new churches

- if God wants us to do something, He will give us the strength & courage to boldly speak out for Him, despite any obstacles that may come our way

- Satan is the most powerful of the evil spirits. His power can effect both the spiritual world & the physical world.

- if you have accepted Christ's sacrifice on your behalf, then you are considered holy & complete in God's eyes

- the purpose of Paul's first letter to Thessalonica was to comfort the Thessalonians with the assurance of Christ's return; the purpose of his second letter is to correct false teaching about the second coming

- the keys to surviving persecution & trials are endurance and faithfulness

- if our faith is strong, we don't need to be afraid of what lies ahead

- our task is to be prepared for Christ's return & to spread the good news so that even more people will also be prepared

- Chris & Robyn chat about "speaking in tongues"

- if you have faith in Christ, even if it is weak, you are & will be saved

- don't seek praise from people; seek praise from God

- all believers struggle with sin daily

- homosexuality in the Bible

- God offers physical healing & spiritual restoration

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | Galatians & Acts 15-18 (Acts Part 3)

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- a little chit-chat about life

-the definition of "amen"

- recap of James & Acts 8:1b-14 (Acts Part 2)

- beware of people who say that we need more than a simple faith in Christ to be saved

- Judaizers were twisting the truth about Christ

- God chose you to be His even before you were born

- while we wait for God's timing, we should continue to study, learn, and grow

- we grow spiritually because of God's work in us by His Spirit & not by following special rules

- confront in love rather than gossip

- what matters to God is that we be completely changed from the inside out

- God often worked in & through women in the early church

- Chris asks a really good question

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | Job

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they discuss Job. Here is a breakdown:

- a little chit-chat

- God said Job was blameless

- Satan is accountable to God; he can do nothing without God's permission

- Job lost his family & possessions during the first test

- Job was covered head to toe with boils in the second test

- God is eternally & completely good

- don't give up on God because He allows you to have bad experiences

- it is Satan's strategy to have us doubt God

- Job's three friends came to comfort & console Job

- Job was struggling emotionally, physically & spiritually

- Job came dangerously close to pride

- Elihu responds

- God asked Job a series of questions

- Job openly & honestly faced God

- make God your foundation, you can never be separated from His love

- Chris & Robyn talk about Job

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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ABOUT

Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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Basic Bible Study | Acts 8:1b-14 & James

In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion in Acts. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed:

- recap of Acts (Part 1)

- the Good News of Jesus is for everyone

- Simon the sorcerer thought he could buy the power of the apostles, given by God

- spend your time serving God & others with the gifts you possess

- follow God's leading, even if it seems like a demotion

- Saul (later called Paul) used to persecute Christians until Jesus spoke to him

- God calls us to commitment, not comfort

- Saul preached boldly for the Lord

- those who sincerely seek God will find Him

- Chris & Robyn have a discussion regarding the Bible

- Peter had a vision from God that Gentiles were no longer spiritually dirty

- God is never tempted to do wrong or tempts others

- faith without good deeds is useless

- even demons know who Jesus is, but they don't obey him

- the cure for evil desires is humility before God; all we need is His approval

- short discussion about Mutual of Omaha's Animal Kingdom

- what to read for next time

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

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Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday!

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http://betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/pronunciation.html

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