Simply Put

Salvation isn't a 99% to 1% split between God's participation and ours. It is entirely the work of the Lord, and all the glory belongs to Him. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what is at stake in the so-called "five points of Calvinism."

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/five-points-of-calvinism/

The Lord lavishes all people with His kindness, even those who ignore, belittle, or are hostile toward Him. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God's glory is uniquely reflected in His provision and patience toward a sinful creation.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/common-grace/

Did Jesus ever actually claim that He was more than a man? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines Christ's favorite title for Himself, a name that presents Him as the exalted Lord whose kingdom will never end.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/son-of-man/

God's mercy and compassion in salvation are not based on anything we've done or anything He foresees that we'll do. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our election is driven by nothing outside the Lord's sovereign will.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/predestination/

There is nowhere we can go to hide from the presence of God. He is nearer even than our own hearts. In this episode, Barry Cooper depicts the omnipresence or "all-presence" of God.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/omnipresence/

Nowadays, power is something of a dirty word. But God's infinite power is supremely wonderful because it is wedded to His justice, truthfulness, and love. In this episode, Barry Cooper delves into the unlimited power of God.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/omnipotence/

The whole of Jesus' life, from conception to sacrificial death, was substitutionary in nature. In this episode, Barry Cooper analyzes the active and passive nature of Christ's saving obedience on our behalf.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/active-and-passive-obedience-of-christ/

Matthew's gospel begins and ends with a marvelous declaration: God is with His people. In this episode, Barry Cooper meditates on the meaning behind one of the names given to Christ, "Immanuel."

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/immanuel/

On the road of repentance, we turn back from the far country of sin into the loving embrace of our Father. In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the steps along this daily path of growth and healing.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/repentance/

Why do some people claim that hell will ultimately be unpopulated? Today, Barry Cooper contrasts this idea with the clear teaching of Jesus on who will inherit eternal life and who will not.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/universalism-and-hell/