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If you had to pick one verse to sum up the Gospel, which one would you pick? For the sake of argument, let's say you only had time to pick one verse to witness to an unbeliever with. Which would you pick? In this episode, I want to explain why, for me, that verse is Romans 6:23. 

In this episode, I also want to take a moment and discuss what the Gospel is. In short, the Gospel is simply the fact that, although we have sinned and deserve death as a result, God has graciously sent his Son to die for our sins so that we can inherit eternal life. This is basic, but it is important that we understand this.

In this episode, I rant about the problem of mixing Christianity with Americanism, particularly with American politics and American individualism.

Resources Consulted or Cited in this Episode:

1. Multiple Authors, A Rhythm of Prayer.

In this episode, I respond to some Wesleyan individuals who have, in my opinion, naively claimed that apologetics has no place in Wesleyanism. I have a baker's dozen questions to ask individuals who hold this position. In the meantime, I show how, if you take John Wesley as your example or believe the Wesleyan quadrilateral, you should believe that apologetics is Wesleyan.

Resources Consulted or Cited in this episode:

1.William Lane Craig, On Guard.

2. William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith.

3. Josh McDowell, Evidence That Demands A Verdict.

4. Don Thorsen, The Wesleyan Quadrilateral.

5. The Works of John Wesley

In this episode, I give an overview of Psalm 1 and a brief exegesis of its message. I show how it contrasts the righteous and the wicked, as well as their way of living. I also show how, along with Psalm 2, this Psalm serves as an introduction to the Psalter as a whole and sheds light on its interpretation.

Resources Consulted, Cited, or Recommended:

1. William Bellinger, Psalms: Reading And Studying The Book of Praises.

2. Mark Futato, Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook.

3. New International Commentary on the Old Testament, The Book of Psalms

4. Walter Bruggemann, The Message of the Psalms.

5. William Bellinger and Walter Bruggemann, Psalms (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)

6. Marvin Tate and Peter Cragie, Psalms 1-50 (Word Biblical Commentary).

7. David Thompson, Psalms 1-72 (New Beacon Bible Commentary).

8. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible.

9. Daniel Fletcher, Psalms of Christ: The Messiah in Non-Messianic Psalms.

In the first episode in this series, I give an overview of the concept of Hebrew poetry, as well as a brief overview of the Psalter as a whole. We cover the nature of Hebrew poetry, the nature of a Psalm, the arrangement of the Psalter, and seven different types of Psalms.

Resources Consulted, Cited, or Recommended:

1. William Bellinger, Psalms: Reading And Studying The Book of Praises.

2. Mark Futato, Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook.

3. Walter Bruggemann, The Message of the Psalms.

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible.

5. Daniel Fletcher, Psalms of Christ: The Messiah in Non-Messianic Psalms.

In this episode, we take a look at Church history, particularly at the Augustinian/Pelagian controversy that led up to the Second Council of Orange in 529 AD. We will look at several of the theological issues surrounding this approximately 100 year period, and examine why Calvinists should probably not use this synod as a reference in the Calvinist/Arminian debate.

In this episode, we take a look at Church history, particularly at the Augustinian/Pelagian controversy that led up to the Second Council of Orange in 529 AD. We will look at several of the theological issues surrounding this approximately 100 year period, and examine why Calvinists should probably not use this synod as a reference in the Calvinist/Arminian debate.

In this episode, I introduce my listeners to 10 tips for studying the Bible, as well as 5 lessons that I learned from reading through the Bible in 20 days. I want us to have a good understanding of how to study the Bible before we start our series on the Book of Psalms.