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An ongoing verse-by-verse Bible study class in the New Testament, with an emphasis on what the Bible says, and what it means.For versions with video slides, and other studies, go to ScriptureStudies... more
FAQs about Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study:How many episodes does Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study have?The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.
December 17, 2023Philippians 2:1-4 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 2:1-4. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Four motives for unity in the church -- How Paul’s style of writing in verse 1 leads to meditation -- The specific connotations of the words “consolation” and “comfort” in verse 1 -- The strong emotional words “tenderness” and “compassion” in verse 1 -- The omission of the “basics” of Christianity in the four motives to unity -- The three ways to unity, laid out in verse 2 -- The strength of Paul’s instruction against faulty motives in service -- The importance of humility in service -- Looking ahead: Christ as our example of humility.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more37minPlay
November 27, 2023Philippians 1:27-30 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:27-30. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: A meditation: What it means to “live in a manner worthy of the Gospel” -- Our dual citizenship -- The imagery of the Macedonian phalanx, applied to the unity of Christians -- Paul’s words to the Philippians, to prepare them for the trials ahead -- The “granting” to us of suffering -- In what ways is our suffering a “granting” or gift of God to us.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more34minPlay
November 12, 2023Philippians 1:21-26 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:21-26. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Meditations on the phrase “… to die is gain” -- Our natural instincts versus the ways we are called to live as Christians -- Paul’s hypothetical choice: To “depart and be with Christ”; to “go on living in the body” -- The reason Paul believes he will continue in the body: God’s not finished with him on earth -- Paul’s “fruitful labor” in service to God, giving his life purpose -- A meditation on where those of the world seek to find “purpose”: fame, power, riches -- The history of the city of Philippi as a metaphor for this. For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more35minPlay
October 27, 2023Philippians 1:19-21 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:19-21. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Paul’s attitude while facing a possible imminent death -- Paul’s reasons for thinking that his time on earth is not done -- The sources of Paul’s confidence in this -- The effectiveness of prayer -- The help of the Holy Spirit to Paul -- Paul’s acceptance of either outcome: life or death -- The goal through either outcome: the exaltation of Christ -- Paul’s overriding attitude in life: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain” -- Meditations on the phrase: “To live is Christ.”For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more29minPlay
October 14, 2023Philippians 1:12-18 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:12-18. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The Gospel advancing, despite Paul’s trials -- Proofs of this, in vss. 13 and 14 -- Paul’s ability to reach people with the gospel, because of his trials -- Boldness of the witnesses of Paul’s behavior during his trials -- Varying motives of those preaching the Gospel -- God’s use of flawed teachers -- The focus of any service: glorifying God, rather than oneself.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more28minPlay
September 24, 2023Philippians 1:11-12 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:11-12. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The outworkings of Christian love: the fruit of righteousness -- The purity and blamelessness of that love -- The fullness of that love -- This fruit coming to us through Jesus Christ -- This fruit done to the glory and praise of God -- Trials and suffering in the lives of Christians: not necessarily a sign of displeasure from God -- The discipline of God, described in Heb. 12:5-12 -- The advance of the Gospel through Paul’s trials -- The providence of God overseeing Paul’s trials -- Other examples of this: Joseph, and the early Christian church in Jerusalem -- A possible motto of the church: “… what has happened to me has served to advance the Gospel.”For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more27minPlay
August 31, 2023Philippians 1:7-11 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:7-11. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The koinonia of Paul and the Philippians -- This partnership resulting in the Philippians sharing with Paul in his ministry -- The strong partnership, extending both to Paul’s defending the Gospel and extending also to Paul being in chains -- Paul’s chains, a part of his ministry -- The unity of the Philippian church, expressed in Paul’s addressing them often as all of you -- The strength of Paul’s feeling for the Philippians, through his statement that his longing for them comes from the bowels -- What the bowels meant for the Greeks -- Paul’s prayer for the Philippians in vss. 9-11: That their love may abound -- The importance of having a growing love -- Love based on knowledge and depth of insight.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more33minPlay
August 17, 2023Philippians 1:3-6 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:3-6. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Paul’s message of thanksgiving -- The importance of thanking God -- Paul’s close relationship with God -- Praying at all times -- The strong partnership all Christians have, expressed in the Greek word koinonia -- How the Philippians expressed this koinonia relationship -- This strong partnership implies active participation -- God’s role in beginning a good work in us -- The perseverance of God in supporting us in our service to God.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more33minPlay
August 04, 2023Introduction to Philippians - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Philippians 1:1-2. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: Background on the city of Philippi -- Paul in Philippi -- The variety of people who founded the church in Philippi -- The background of the writing of the epistle -- The elements of the greeting: the senders; the addresses; the greeting -- Timothy and Paul -- Paul’s identity as a “slave of Christ Jesus” -- The true meaning of the words “saint” in the New Testament -- The phrase “in Christ Jesus” -- Paul’s trademark blessing: “grace and peace.”For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more31minPlay
July 21, 2023Romans 16 - Verse by Verse Bible StudyA verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Romans 16. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. Topics covered: The wide variety of people that Paul greets -- Phoebe -- Priscilla and Aquila, and their long partnership with Paul -- Hints about the church of Rome found in these greetings -- The church as an equalizer, bringing together into fellowship those of varied cultures and backgrounds, each greeting each other “with a holy kiss” -- A warning against false teaching -- Characteristics of false teachers -- How to detect false teachers -- “Be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil” -- The crushing of Satan -- A prayer of grace -- The doxology which concludes the book of Romans.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com...more41minPlay
FAQs about Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study:How many episodes does Scripture Studies in the New Testament - A Verse-by-Verse Bible Study have?The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.