Reasoning Through the Bible

Israel came to Egypt under the blessing of the Pharoah and Joseph, but "there arose a new king over Egypt that did not know Joseph."  Generations come and go and cultures and values change.  God has blessed Israel with great numbers and the new Pharoah is worried about whether they will be loyal in a time of war. So persecution and slavery begins. 

The book of Exodus is about: 

• The true God Yahweh proving His superiority and the pagan gods useless
• Moses proving God's superiority over Pharoah
• God establishing true worship, with is the foreshadowing of Jesus
• God's hand of providence working even though Israel is suffering  

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"Exodus" means to come out of.  The book of Exodus is the continuation of the story of Israel as how they are treated in Egypt and how the Lord leads them out of slavery toward a land flowing with milk and honey.  But is Exodus useful for us today? 

The account in Exodus gives us a great set of teachings that we can apply today. The New Testament tells us that the things that God did with Israel in the Old Testament are examples for us to guide our lives today. What are those examples? Is there a theological significance of Exodus? 

This session gives an overview of the teachings of Exodus, explains the historical background, authorship, and how the tabernacle applies to our salvation in Jesus. 


  

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What if understanding the nature of God could change your entire perspective on faith? Join us as we navigate the profound theological waters of Trinitarianism and Oneness, unraveling their complex views on the divinity of Jesus Christ. We'll guide you through the historical tapestry of these doctrines, examining how ancient roots have grown into modern belief systems that shape millions of lives. This episode promises to not only inform but also challenge the perceptions that many hold about the nature of God and salvation.

Prepare to be enlightened as we delve into the early Christian teachings on the Trinity, dispelling myths surrounding the Council of Nicaea and highlighting the longstanding recognition of Trinitarian doctrine. Through the writings of early church fathers, we underscore the importance of understanding God's nature and salvation as pivotal elements of faith. Our commitment to a thoughtful, scripture-based exploration invites you to engage deeply with these foundational topics, fostering a richer appreciation of Christian doctrine and the rich tapestry of beliefs that unite believers across denominations.

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This session reviews a series of Bible passages that talk about what Christians are to do with their minds and how they are to think about spiritual matters. Many modern churches have developed an anti-intellectual approach to preaching, teaching, and outreach.  But what do the scriptures say about the mind, thinking, and argumentation?  

• What does the Bible command us to do regarding defending the faith?
• Are we to use reason and logic with non-believers?
• Are we to argue with people about religious matters?
• Are we to publicly name false teachers?  

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When explaining our salvation in the New Testament, the scriptures refer to the covenants made in the Old Testament.  This session explores the passages that explain how our salvation in Jesus is rooted in the covenants God made to Israel.  

This session also explores the Davidic Covenant and explains how Jesus fulfills this promise.  

• Is our salvation dependent on our obeying God? 
• How do the covenants with Abraham and Moses affect our salvation?
• How are we justified before God?
• What purpose do baptism and circumcision play?  

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The Mosaic Covenant was the agreement that God put upon Israel regarding the keeping of the law given to Moses. God is clear that the promises He made to Israel were dependent on Israel keeping the law.  This session reviews the scriptures that show the conditions God put upon Israel plus the blessings and cursings that went along with obedience or disobedience. 

• How does God deal with Israel when they obey or disobey?
• What does God do regardless of whether or not Israel is faithful? 
• How do the covenants affect the broad sweeping movements of the Bible?
• Is there a place for Israel in the church age?  

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God chooses Abraham and makes a covenant with him and promises several things. This covenant way back in Genesis has a great impact on our salvation in the New Testament, and in fact becomes the key way that we are saved. God makes a series of promises to Abraham, then repeats the same promises to Isaac and Jacob. 

• Why is the Abrahamic Covenant mentioned three times in the New Testament?
• What conditions were in the Abrahamic Covenant?
•  On whom were the requirements of the Abrahamic Covenant dependent?
•  Does the Abrahamic Covenant impact our salvation? 

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Paul is shipwrecked on Malta and has a series of interactions with the locals. The people of Malta are fickle, first accusing Paul of being a murderer but then calling him a god.  Paul does some sign miracles and is able to witness to the locals.  Paul takes a ship to Rome and talks with the Jews and Christians there, then is able to talk with the people of Rome for two years.  Luke then ends the book of Acts in an interesting way. 

• What is the purpose of a miracle?
• What happens to people who are on a deserted island who have not heard of Jesus? 
• Should Christians completely separate from all things pagan? 
• Did Paul make additional journeys after he got to Rome? 

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The author of Acts, Dr. Luke, spends all of Acts 27 describing a voyage on a sailing ship that ends in a shipwreck. The details of this account provide a tremendous amount of evidence that affirms the accuracy of this section of the Bible. Acts 27 paints a wonderful picture of how Paul starts out as a simple lowly prisoner but ends up directing the entire operation with the Roman soldiers and ship captain listening to his direction. 

This passage also gives a flavor of the degree of hardships that Paul went through to spread the good news of Jesus.   In the face of hardship, Paul always views the situation as opportunities to tell people about the Lord.   

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