In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about reliability. The conversation starts with defining what we mean by reliability; documentary style, transmitted, when written, how close to the actual time, historical corroboration, and the writers reliability.  The discussion moves to is the Bible inspired by God?  We then talk about the New Testament gospels and epistles. We continue to investigate prophecies and their reliability.  We then ask the question about distribution? We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at [email protected]

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about the gnostic gospels. Wow what a way to start the episode. The conversation starts with talking about what Gnosticism is all about. The discussion moves to talking about gnostic gospels. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at [email protected]

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about the apocryphal writings. The conversation starts with defining what they are and which groups use them. The discussion moves to how they do add insight and understanding of history, and culture. We then talk about the why we should know about the apocrypha. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at [email protected].

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about canonization of Scripture. The conversation starts with defining what is a canon, and then moves to how the old testament was preserved, verified, and formed.  The discussion moves to the criteria for formation of the NT canon. Apostolic, is the book written by an apostle or a disciple of the apostle? Universal acceptance, already being read?  Consistency is the message, is the writing aligned with Gods qualities with the testimony of the Holy Spirit. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at [email protected].

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about what is a world view. The conversation starts by defining the questions that predicate a worldview. The discussion moves to what influences a world view; where you are, what you’ve learned, your experiences, what you believe. We talk about having to have faith in a greater power/authority.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff are joined by John to kickoff season 5. The conversation begins with introduction of John and his credentials. We have a lively conversation about the 49% of evangelicals that believe the Bible is inspired/true Word of God, worldviews. and the golden thread woven from “in the beginning” all the way through to “come Lord Jesus, come”. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at [email protected].

Jehovah Ra-Ah 

God is… Ps 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

H7462-companion, friend, pastor, keeper, feeder, one who tends

God is… Eze34 THE Good Shepherd. I will… seek, deliver, gather, feed, rest, bind up, strengthen, bless

Jesus Did… John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

Jehovah Rapha 

God is… Ex 15:26 and said, “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.”

Jesus Did… 1Pe2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.

Jesus Did… Act10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

Jehovah Tsidkenu 

God is… Jer23:5-6 “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.”

H6664- righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity

Jesus Did… 2Cor5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Jehovah Shalom – God my Peace

God is… Judg6:24 So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

H7965- completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, safety, welfare, health, prosperity, quiet,  tranquility, contentment, friendship

Jesus Did… Col 1:20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

G1515- tranquility, harmony, concord, security, safety, prosperity