Text Talk

By Edwin Crozier & Andrew Roberts

What's Text Talk about?

2 Men; 15 Minutes; Eternal Impact. Welcome to Text Talk. Edwin and Andrew open their Bibles and talk about it. Join us for a weekday time of Biblical devotion to God.

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Text Talk episodes:

04.25.2024
Revelation 5: Seven Eyes and Seven Spirits
Revelation 5 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin talk about Jesus having the sevenfold spirit of God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email...
04.24.2024
Revelation: The Lamb that was Slain
Revelation 5 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin talk about the Lamb John saw instead of a lion. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have....
04.23.2024
Revelation 5: The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Revelation 5 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin talk about the Lion the elder told John about and why He is worthy to open the scroll. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what...
04.22.2024
Revelation 5: The Scroll
Revelation 5 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider why John would weep simply because God's scroll is sealed and can't be opened. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning...
04.19.2024
Revelation 4: True Worship
Revelation 4 (NCV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the picture of worship in spirit and in truth demonstrated by the 24 elders and the 4 living creatures around God's throne. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. ...
04.18.2024
Revelation 4: Living Creatures
Revelation 4:6b-11 (NIV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the living creatures around the throne of God, demonstrating they are cherubim. They call to mind where we read about cherubim in the Old Testament. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode...
04.17.2024
Revelation 4: Seven Spirits of God
Revelation 4:1-6 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the tabernacle's connection to this the throne room we see in heaven. They also discuss the lampstand and its representation of the Holy Spirit. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by...
04.16.2024
Revelation 4: The Glory of God
Revelation 4 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin provide Old Testament precedent for the picture of God's glory in Revelation 4. They also discuss the limits of that demonstration of God's glory. Even here, we aren't seeing the full glory of God. Read the...
04.15.2024
Revelation 4: On Taking Scripture Literally or Figuratively
Revelation 4 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin expose the dishonest claim made by many Premillennialists as they claim to take Revelation as literally as possible, but then turn around and provide figurative explanations. Additionally, they discuss the hard work we have to...
04.12.2024
Revelation 3: The One Who Conquers
Andrew and Edwin review Revelation 2 and 3 with emphasis on Jesus's promises to the ones who conquer and overcome in the battle. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what...
04.11.2024
Revelation 3: Laodicea
Revelation 3:14-22 (LSB) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the church in Laodicea. Edwin presents a different twist on what it means to be lukewarm. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us...
04.10.2024
Revelation 3: Meet the Bride in Philadelphia
Revelation 3:7-13 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the church in Philadelphia Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us...
04.09.2024
Revelation 3: Meet the Bride in Sardis
Revelation 3:1-6 (LSB) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the church in Sardis. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us...
04.08.2024
Revelation 3: Meet the Groom (Part 2)
Revelation 3 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss how Jesus described Himself in the last three letters to the Asian churches. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or...
04.05.2024
Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Thyatira
Revelation 2:18-29 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the congregation in Thyatira. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us...
04.04.2024
Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Pergamum
Revelation 2:12-17 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the letter Jesus wrote to the church in Pergamum Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have....
04.03.2024
Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the congregation in Smyrna Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us...
04.02.2024
Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's letter to the church in Ephesus. In many ways, she looks like the perfect Bride. But, she has left her first love. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking...
04.01.2024
Revelation 2: Meet the Groom
Revelation 2 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss Jesus's self-revelation to the first four of the seven churches of Asia. Recognizing this whole story of Revelation leads to a wedding between the Lamb and His Bride/church, they introduce Jesus to us as...
03.29.2024
Revelation 1: As for the Mystery...
Revelation 1 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin recognize Revelation is a series of visions, full of descriptive images. They discuss the temptation to try to find some specific meaning behind every little detail. However, they not when something really needs to be...
03.28.2024
Revelation 1: Partner in Tribulation and the Kingdom
Revelation 1 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss some modern systems of teaching and doctrine which rely on Revelation: Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. Further, they discuss how John demonstrated he and his audience were not waiting on a future tribulation or a...
03.27.2024
Revelation 1: The Time is Near
Revelation 1 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss John's stated time frame for the book. "The time is near." It tells of things which must "shortly take place." That is, it discusses things John's original audience needed to help them with what...
03.26.2024
Revelation 1: The John who Bore Witness
Revelation 1 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the author of Revelation which also gives insight to clarifying the author of the gospel and letters we've read this year. The author of Revelation is the John who bore witness to the Word,...
03.25.2024
Revelation 1: Apocalypse
Revelation 1 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the nature of an apocalypse. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at [email protected]. ...
03.23.2024
Special Episode: Reading Revelation
Revelation (NET Bible) In preparation for our walk through Revelation, co-host Edwin Crozier reads the book. Sit back. Close your eyes. Envision John's vision. And get ready for an exciting trek through Revelation. “The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® https://netbible.com...
03.22.2024
3 John: Friends
3 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider the often overlooked description of Christians and disciples found at the end of 3 John: Friends. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you...
03.21.2024
3 John: Fellow Workers
3 John (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin consider the notion of being fellow workers in the gospel of Jesus. We won't all be doing the same work, but we all need to be working in some way for the gospel. Read the written...
03.20.2024
3 John: Demetrius
3 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider Demetrius as a role model for the early Christians and for us. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any...
03.19.2024
3 John: Diotrephes
3 John (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin consider the bad example of Diotrephes who wanted to have pre-eminence not only in the congregation but even over the apostles. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let...
03.18.2024
3 John: Gaius
3 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider Gaius as a fantastic example of Christian hospitality. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email...
03.15.2024
2 John: Face to Face
2 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the convenience and benefits of technology, but the superior quality of face-to-face fellowship. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or...
03.14.2024
2 John: Receiving and Greeting
2 John (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss John's statements about receiving and greeting those who do not bring the teaching about Jesus as Christ, the Son of God in the flesh. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by...
03.13.2024
2 John: Watch Yourselves
2 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider John's warning that Christians much watch ourselves. We must be careful to make sure we do not lose what we have worked and fought for. We must take care to make sure we do...
03.12.2024
2 John: On Relationship and Rules
2 John (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin consider the interplay of loving God and loving others by keeping God's commandments. Certainly, we want our religion to be about relationship with God, but we understand relationships do have rules. No false dichotomies. Read the...
03.11.2024
2 John: Love Rejoices with the Truth
2 John (ESV) Andrew and Edwin demonstrate John as an example of Paul's teaching about love. Love rejoices with the truth, not with wrongdoing. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what...
03.08.2024
1 John 5: Keep Yourselves from Idols
1 John 5:16-21 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin dive into the concluding statement of John's sermon. They tie it together with Jeremiah and John's previous statements about praying for sins leading and not leading to death. Read the written devo that goes along...
03.07.2024
1 John 5: Whatever We Ask
1 John 5:12-17 (LSB) Andrew and Edwin consider the confidence we in Jesus have with prayer and the judgment. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any...
03.06.2024
1 John 5: The Water and the Blood
1 John 5:5-9 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss what water and blood John is talking about and then discuss how they testify along with the Spirit to Jesus's identity as the Christ, the Son of God. Read the written devo that goes...
03.05.2024
1 John 5: The Christ, the Son of God
1 John 5 (LSB) Andrew and Edwin relate these final sections of 1 John back to John's gospel. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any...
03.04.2024
1 John 5: Born of God
1 John 5 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin take a good look at how to study the Bible and make sure we don't take verses out of context. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. ...
03.01.2024
1 John 4: He Loved Us First
1 John 4:12-21 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin take comfort in God's love, because He loved us first. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you...
02.29.2024
1 John 4: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
1 John 4:12-21 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss the long-time argument about fear vs. love. What does it mean for perfect love to cast out fear? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us...
02.28.2024
1 John 4: We Have Seen and Testify
1 John 4:13-16 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin, once again, recognize John is giving testimony. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email...
02.27.2024
1 John 4: Greater
1 John 4 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin discuss God who is greater than the enemy attacking us in the world. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or...
02.26.2024
1 John 4: By This You Know the Spirit of God
1 John 4 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider what John says about how we know the Spirit of God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any...
02.23.2024
1 John 3: Abiding in God
1 John 3:19-24 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin discuss how we abide in God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at...
02.22.2024
1 John 3: Jesus vs. Cain
1 John 3:11-18 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin contrast Jesus and Cain. Cain murdered. Jesus sacrificed. John tells us which one we must be like. It's probably not all that hard to figure out. And yet... Read the written devo that goes along...
02.21.2024
1 John 3: Practicing Sin, Practicing Righteousness
1 John 3:4-10 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin work through who and what John is talking about when he speaks of those who are practicing sin and those who are practicing righteousness. Does he really mean if we are in Christ, we...
02.20.2024
1 John 3: We Shall Be Like Him
1 John 3 (NKJV) Andrew and Edwin recognize John's train of thought. We are children of God now, which means we are to grow to be like our Father. Any teaching that leads us away from being like God is error....
02.19.2024
1 John 3: Children of God
1 John 3 (ESV) Andrew and Edwin consider how great the love of God is, demonstrated by allowing us to be His children. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you...

What's Text Talk about?

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Text Talk episodes:

Revelation 5: Seven Eyes and Seven Spirits

Revelation: The Lamb that was Slain

Revelation 5: The Lion of the Tribe of Judah

Revelation 5: The Scroll

Revelation 4: True Worship

Revelation 4: Living Creatures

Revelation 4: Seven Spirits of God

Revelation 4: The Glory of God

Revelation 4: On Taking Scripture Literally or Figuratively

Revelation 3: The One Who Conquers

Revelation 3: Laodicea

Revelation 3: Meet the Bride in Philadelphia

Revelation 3: Meet the Bride in Sardis

Revelation 3: Meet the Groom (Part 2)

Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Thyatira

Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Pergamum

Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Smyrna

Revelation 2: Meet the Bride in Ephesus

Revelation 2: Meet the Groom

Revelation 1: As for the Mystery...

Revelation 1: Partner in Tribulation and the Kingdom

Revelation 1: The Time is Near

Revelation 1: The John who Bore Witness

Revelation 1: Apocalypse

Special Episode: Reading Revelation

3 John: Friends

3 John: Fellow Workers

3 John: Demetrius

3 John: Diotrephes

3 John: Gaius

2 John: Face to Face

2 John: Receiving and Greeting

2 John: Watch Yourselves

2 John: On Relationship and Rules

2 John: Love Rejoices with the Truth

1 John 5: Keep Yourselves from Idols

1 John 5: Whatever We Ask

1 John 5: The Water and the Blood

1 John 5: The Christ, the Son of God

1 John 5: Born of God

1 John 4: He Loved Us First

1 John 4: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

1 John 4: We Have Seen and Testify

1 John 4: Greater

1 John 4: By This You Know the Spirit of God

1 John 3: Abiding in God

1 John 3: Jesus vs. Cain

1 John 3: Practicing Sin, Practicing Righteousness

1 John 3: We Shall Be Like Him

1 John 3: Children of God