Bible Questions Podcast

Bible Questions Episode 233 (How to Properly Study the Bible)

In this episode, we discuss the principles that should be followed to properly study and understand the Bible. We will consider:

• The importance of studying the Bible
• Why we should understand the context of what is written
• The audience that is being addressed
• Literal versus figurative language
• The conditions and circumstances at the time of a writing

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Bible Questions Episode 232 (Questions from the First Half of 2024)

In this episode, we look at some of the questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) over the first half of this year. Some of the questions we will answer:

• Is Jesus the Creator in Genesis?
• Does God want us to be perfect? 
• If Jesus is God, then why Jesus is praying to God?
• What can do we do as Christians to help someone believe in Jesus or is that the Holy Spirit's job?  
• Can a person who is gay be a born-again Christian? Should they be allowed to teach at church?    

 

Bible Questions Episode 231 (Questions about Anger)

In this episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) about anger. One of the more challenging aspects of our lives as humans is “controlling our temper.” The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say on this important subject. Some of the questions we will answer:

• What does the Bible say about what causes anger?
• What is the difference between "righteous anger" like with Jesus at the temple and just being angry?
• Why does the Bible say God is slow to anger and also says He is angry with the sinner every day?
• What does it mean to actually forgive people who have done terrible things to you?

 

Bible Questions Episode 230 (Consequences of our Conduct)

As we live our lives, the decisions we make and the actions we take have consequences. Our conduct will result in consequences not only in our lives but often in the lives of others. In today's podcast, we want to look at how our actions, whether good or bad, can have a lasting impact on ourselves and others. More importantly, we want to consider what the Bible teaches us about this important subject. We will discuss:

• The impact of sin in our life and in the life of others
• Impact of righteousness in our lives and in the lives of others
• Important applications
• Questions on this subject

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Bible Questions Episode 229 (The Whole Armor of God)

As Christians, the Bible makes it clear that we will be engaged in a spiritual battle with Satan throughout our lives. Fortunately, God has given us many tools to fight Satan. In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to consider the Whole Armor of God that we have been given to be able to fight and win these battles. We will consider the following:

• How we must battle against different types of sin and false teaching that often arises
• The importance of being aware of the battle between Satan and us and why we must be prepared to fight
• The different devices of the Devil and how we must be strong in the Lord to be victorious
• Details of the armor God gave us and how each element is tied to the word of God

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Bible Questions Episode 228 (Perseverance of the Saints)

In this final episode in this series on Calvinism, we examine Perseverance of the Saints.  In this episode,  we will consider:

• How Calvinists claim that a saint cannot fall because God miraculously preserves them
• Does man have free will and can he fall away if he is one of God's elect?
• Their reasoning as to why some saints fall away from the Lord
• We answer questions submitted on this subject

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Bible Questions Episode 227 (Irresistible Grace)

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the false doctrine of Calvinism and examine the tenet of Irresistible Grace. In this episode, we will consider:

• What is Irresistible Grace?
• Is man drawn to God separate from his own free will?
• Does man have a choice to serve God or are the "elect" irresistibly drawn to Him?
• Answer questions submitted on this subject

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Bible Questions Episode 226 (Limited Atonement)

As we continue our series on the false doctrine of Calvinism, we examine Unconditional Election. In this episode we will answer the following:

• What is Limited Atonement and did Jesus only die for the "elect"?
• What do Calvinists teach the death of our Lord accomplished?
• What does the Bible say about the sacrifice of Jesus?
• Questions submitted on this topic

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Bible Questions Episode 225 (Unconditional Election)

In this episode we will consider the next false doctrine in this series on Calvinism, which is Unconditional Election. We will discuss:

• What is meant by Unconditional Election?
• Did God predetermine which individuals He would save?
• What does the Bible teach about God's "elect"?
• Questions that have been submitted on this topic

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Bible Questions Episode 224 (Total Depravity)

In part 2 of this series on Calvinism, we will consider the false doctrine of Total Depravity, which is believed by almost every major religion today. We will compare this false doctrine with what the Bible actually teaches and will consider the following:

• What is Total Depravity?
• What is the importance and implications of this false doctrine?
• Is mankind born in sin?
• Proof texts used by those who teach this false doctrine compared to what the Bible teaches

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