Bible Unbound

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! 🚀

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! 🚀

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! 🚀

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! 🚀

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! 🚀

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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! 🚀

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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

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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 🚀

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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.

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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 🚀
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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.

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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 🚀

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 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/