In this devotional look at Ephesians, we cover the controversial statement from Paul about all people being dead in sin. Paul was careful and purposeful with his words, so we're forced to ask, "What does it mean to be dead in sin, and why does it matter?" As we look at this verse, we will find that Paul's diagnosis is helpful and practical for our walk of faith.

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In this episode, we're back exploring the early church. This time, we examine a heresy that started out as a response to another heresy. We will examine what it is, why people believe it, how the Bible deals with it, and what it means for us today.

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In this episode, we begin to explore heresies in the early church about Jesus starting with the heresy of docetism. We will look at what it is, why people would have believed it, how the Bible deals with it, and what it means for us today.

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Paul ends the first chapter of Ephesians with the culmination of all the blessings we have in Christ: the church. In this episode, we consider how the church belongs to Jesus, and as such, is ordered according to Him. And we find that if we do our part in the church the way He intended, we will be tremendously blessed.

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We start out on a series of explorations into who Jesus is and the many wrong views of him throughout history by exploring the incarnation. What does it mean for God to be with us? How is Jesus both divine and human? And what does that mean for us today? These questions and more are considered in this episode.

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Using our minds intentionally is an often overlooked aspect of the Christian life. It doesn't rank high on the scale of importance for many Christians. In this episode, we consider the many reasons thinking should take a prominent role in the life of faith. There are also dangers to watch out for: pride from within, and the outside influence of the world. These dangers should cause us to embrace careful biblically shaped thought instead of driving us away from thinking intentionally about God, the gospel, and how to live the Christian life. 

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What are the tools you need to properly understand each passage of Scripture you read? In this episode we look at the science of interpration, followed by a few practical examples. Learn how to look for what the author intended, the plain meaning of the passage, and the grammatical structure of sentences and paragraphs. Once you understand these, you will be well on your way to rightly dividing the Word of Truth. 

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Learning to Love the Psalms by Robert Godfrey

Whether we are aware or not, certain influences and ideas create our framework for studying the Bible. They can negatively affect our understanding of God's Word, causing us to add to it, manipulate it, or detract from it. In this episode we won't get rid of influences or frameworks, but we look for the best framework for faithfully studying the Bible.

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If we want to understand the present power of Christ in His church and in the world, it is crucial we understand the power of God in salvation. When we understand it, we gain an optimistic worldview. In this episode, we continue looking at how Paul prays for the Ephesian church to understand the gospel.

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