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In this episode, Arnie and Fred discuss what the Bible says about Luke who is referred to as "the beloved physician" in Colossians 4 verse 14.  We note that he is one of the most prominent disciples of the early gospel age, but he is very inconspicuous in the writings of the New Testament of which he wrote 2 books. However, his name  does not appear in either the book of Luke or Acts which he wrote. There is little known about Luke except that which is contained in seven passages: 4 in the "we" sections of the book of Acts and 3 times where Paul references him in his writings. In our discussion, we summarize those passages noting who he was with, where he was and what was being done there. We talk about the fact that Luke was a Gentile who had obeyed the gospel. He was intelligent and educated, accepted by men of rank and dignity. We note that he was not a witness of Jesus and what He had done.  He is among the number Jesus referred to in John 20, verse 29.  It is evident that Luke grew rapidly as a Christian after he obeyed the gospel. Paul had full confidence leaving him at Philippi to continue the work of teaching the gospel unattended. We end our episode at this point. We will take up this discussion in the next episode.  In the mean time, listen in on our 30 minute discussion and have your Bible handy so you can verify what the Bible says about Luke. There is a transcription provided for your convenience in following our discussion.

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Fred and Arnie continue their discussion of what the Bible says about the Lord's Supper by noting the examples of New Testament disciples observing it. We begin in Acts chapter 2 on Pentecost, showing that Pentecost actually occurred on the first day of the week. We explain why that is so and note the passages that refer to the observance of the Lord's Supper. Acts chapter 20 is the next written occurrence and includes the specific day of observance. We include a discussion of the significance of the event where Paul raised an individual up from being dead. We return to the Corinthian letter where Paul again corrects the disciples there for their abuse of the Lord's Supper memorial.  We complete this episode by examining Jesus' Bread of Life sermon in John chapter 6 in order to show that this sermon is not about the Lord's Supper, as many seem to think. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible available so you can make sure we are following what the Bible says about this important subject. A transcript of our discussion is provided for your convenience. 

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred begin a discussion about the Lord's Supper. We begin by noting that Jesus instituted it at His Last Supper among His apostles during Passover right before His betrayal by  Judas and arrest.  We note that there are three accounts  of it in the biographical books, in Matthew, Mark and Luke. We look at the accounts by asking five questions: Who, Where, What, How and Why?  John's account does discuss other  instructions Jesus gave to His apostles at that time, but does not discuss the Lord's Supper itself. It ends in prayer. Afterwards the eleven apostles, but not Judas who had left, went with Jesus to Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. Finally, we talk about Paul's correction of the errors the church at Corinth were making in their observance of the Lord's Supper which were quite significant.  In the next episode we will discuss the Lord's Supper observances by disciples in the first century as guided by the inspired apostles. Take about 30 minutes to follow along with our discussion. Have your Bible handy to verify what we are saying, There is a transcript provided for your convenience.  What Does The Bible Say? (vurbl.com)

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In this second episode of Marriage , Divorce and Remarriage, Arnie and Fred continue discuss what the Bible says about this important subject.  We note again, that in the first century, the brethren in the church at Corinth had evidently asked Paul a number of questions relating to this subject. One of them dealt with the case of an unbeliever divorcing a believer. Paul deals with their questions in First Corinthians Chapter 7. We discuss what Paul said and note in particular a popular error that is taught concerning verses 10 and 11. We talk about several "What If's", that are sometimes used to justify divorce. In the end, it is important to go by what the Bible says, not by what some uninspired individual might say about it, Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our conversation. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided for your convenience in following along.

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred discuss what the Bible says about marriage, divorce and remarriage.  The Bible records that from the beginning, God intended marriage to be a lifelong relationship between one man and one woman. But the record shows that human sin often disrupts marriage; and divorce and remarriage were about as common in ancient times as they are today. We note that marriage illustrates one's relationship to law.  We talk about what Jesus said on a number of occasions where He specified that God instituted marriage between one man and one woman in the beginning. We take some time to discuss when the Pharisees challenged Jesus specifically on divorce. We discuss Jesus' answer and the specific applications of what He said to them. We note that the Christians in Corinth had some questions concerning believers and their mates and directed them to Paul. W look at Paul's answers to them. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy to verify what we are saying. There is a written transcript provided for your convenience which you may copy and print if you like.

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Arnie and Fred continue the third and final discussion of what the Bible says about becoming a new creature. We note that those who were saved by obeying the gospel developed an intense spiritual hunger to acquire more knowledge of their new life in Christ. They learned from what John wrote in Revelation  of heaven as a place where there is continual spiritual activity and that is also recorded for us to study and learn from as well.  We discuss the love of the Lord that saved people have, their desire to teach other people of their love of the Lord and His love of them.  We note their desire to worship Him in spirit and in truth now and that which will occur in heaven some day. We look at the spiritual activities the Bible describes that new creatures or creations, the saints engaged in as examples for us to emulate.  We end our discussion by posing some questions each individual ought to ask themselves. Take about 30 minutes to follow our discussion. Have your bible handy so you can verify we are saying what the Bible says on this subject. There is a transcript of this episode provided for your convenience in following it. 

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In this episode, we continue our discussion of what the Bible says about becoming a new creature or a new creation, as some translations say. We begin by talking about the Christians at Colossae and Paul's description of the new lifestyle that they were to begin when they became Christians. They were to seek those things above and put to death or put off the behaviors that were contrary to their new lifestyle in Christ. Paul notes the difference in the behavior of the new Christians in Corinth. And we ask if each one of us also manifests such a change. We continue by talking about John's admonition to not love the world and the things in the world and what that entails. Both Paul and James encourage us to love the things of Christ instead. We end this episode by noting how steadfast the saved ones were in their worship in spirit and in truth in the first century. Take about 30 minutes to follow our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify that we are discussing what the Bible says. There is a transcription provided to make it easier for you to follow what is being said.

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred discuss becoming a new creature as described by the Bible. The New Testament identifies those who obey the gospel as children of God who receive a new life and are described as a new creature. There is a specific assurance given concerning this. There is also a new manner of life that should accompany the new disciple's salvation. We note the new spiritual attitudes described, new spiritual interests and activities. We note that the bible record also acknowledges that not everyone who obeys the gospel adopts this new lifestyle. We look at the bible examples of those whose life was changed dramatically upon their obedience to the gospel of Christ. We note the reference to becoming a new man, the radical change in behaviors as well as being raised to new life , having a new mind and new thinking.  Take about 30 minutes to follow our discussion. Have your Bible handy to note the scriptures we refer to. There is a transcription included for your convenience. 

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred talk of the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah that the apostles note in the New Testament.  Peter made reference to what David had said about Jesus in two of his Psalms which Peter declared that it certified Jesus to be Christ, the Messiah.  Later on Peter accused the Chief Priests and Elders of being those who rejected the head cornerstone that David referred to in Psalm 118.  In Acts 10, Peter referred to no less that four Old Testament prophets who prophesied that the remission of sins would be available through Christ. When Paul was in Antioch of Pisidia he called attention to Christ's resurrection which fulfilled two Old Testament prophecies. When Pail wrote to the Romans, he mentioned that God's prophets had promised the coming of the gospel and Christ being of the seed of David. Take about 30 minutes to follow along in our discussion of these prophetic references of the apostles which provide us with more evidence of the fact that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ and the Son of God.

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In this episode Arnie and Fred discuss Jesus' crucifixion and burial which were prophesied in several prophecies in the Old Testament. These prophecies are stated and written down hundreds of years before the event s took place. The fact that Jesus was crucified between convicted criminals is one of those prophecies made by Isaiah. David in one of his Psalms said that none of His bones would be broken and we note that occasion as reported by John in his account.  One of the soldiers that crucified Jesus thrust his spear through Jesus' side to ensure He was dead again according to John. We look at Zachariah's prophecy about this occurrence.  We talk a little about Thomas's requirement to physically verify that Jesus had in fact been resurrected.  Matthew and John note that Jesus was buried with the rich and we again note that Isaiah made a prophecy about this fact. These prophecies and Thomas's insistence on verifying the wounds Jesus sustained on the cross before believing He was risen from the dead provide us with evidence of the truth of the Bible record and Jesus' claims to be the Messiah. Take about 30 minutes to listen to our discussion of this important subject. Have your Bible handy so you can follow along and verify that this is what the Bible says. There is a transcript provided for your convenience in following the discussion.