The New Testament Story
One of my greatest joys in life is teaching the bible in a way that makes it real to people. There’s no greater thrill for me than seeing a person have that “aha!” moment, when something in Scripture suddenly makes sense. Even after years of teaching, I never get tired of students telling me that something I said made the bible come to life for them. That is my hope for this channel. I have been a student and a lecturer of New Testament since 2005. I began my studies at what was then called Southern Cross College (now called Alphac...
Can Women Teach Men in Church? (1 Tim 2:1–15)
In this episode, we look at one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament, if not the whole Bible. Can women in fact teach and lead men?
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How To Identify a Heretic (1 Tim 1:3–20)
In this episode, we look at the main purpose of 1 Timothy, which is what to look for in a false teacher. What actually characterises such a person?
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Why Did Paul Write 1 Timothy?
In this episode, we kick off a new series looking at the letter of 1 Timothy. We begin by taking a look at the various reasons behind why Paul wrote the letter.
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Who Was Peter? (Part 4: the Apostle and Martyr)
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Was Peter? (Part 3: the Restoration)
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Was Peter? (Part 2: the Denier)
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Was Peter? (Part 1: the Revolutionary)
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were John and James (and James)?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Was Herod?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were Mary and Martha?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were Lydia and Phoebe (and Junia)?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were Priscilla and Aquila (and Apollos)?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were Luke and Silas?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Who Were Timothy and Titus?
In this series, we are looking at some of the less prominent figures in the New Testament. We try to unpack what we can about their lives based on the small clues we get from the Scriptures.
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Reading Galatians (Part 11: Galatians 5:13–6:18)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this final episode, we are looking at 5:13–6:18.
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Reading Galatians (Part 10: Galatians 4:21–5:12)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 4:21–5:12.
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Reading Galatians (Part 9: Galatians 4:1–20)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 4:1–20.
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Reading Galatians (Part 8: Galatians 3:6–29)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 3:6–29.
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Reading Galatians (Part 7: Galatians 3:1–5)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 3:1–5.
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Reading Galatians (Part 6: Galatians 2:11–21)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 2:11–21.
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Reading Galatians (Part 5: Galatians 2:1–10)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 2:1–10.
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Reading Galatians (Part 4: Galatians 1:11–24)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:11–24.
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Reading Galatians (Part 3: Galatians 1:1–10)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:1–10.
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Reading Galatians (Part 2: Paul’s Galatian Opponents)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at the key concern in Galatia: Paul’s opponents.
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Reading Galatians (Part 1: Background to the Letter)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the background of the letter. What was the main problem Paul was dealing with?
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What is the Mark of the Beast? (Rev 13:18)
What is the Mark of the Beast? What does John refer to with the infamous 666? Is it a bar code? Is it some kind of computer chip? Is it a vaccine? In this week’s video, we are on site in Aphrodisias trying to solve this mystery. We look at the background of the book of Revelation and attempt to locate the meaning of this number in that story. What is this thing that has intrigued generations of Christians? Can it simply be something from the first century? #bible #biblestudy #newtestament
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God Doesn’t Allow Suffering?
Is God really opposed to suffering? The short answer is, no. In fact, God will often use suffering to develop characteristics in us that cannot be developed in any other way.
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Wives MUST Submit to Their Husbands? (Eph 5:22)
The instruction in Eph 5:22 for wives to submit to their husbands seems pretty clear. But a closer look tells a different story.
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I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ? (Phil 4:13)
This is one of the more misquoted verses in the Bible, especially amongst those who preach the Prosperity Gospel. Similarly, “God will supply all your needs” (Phil 4:19). But what does Paul really mean?
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Can Christians Divorce? (1 Cor 7:10)
One of the mistakes we make when reading the Bible is to say, “the Bible clearly says…” But this can be problematic, even destructive when applied to more serious instructions in scripture. In this episode, we look at one of the more difficult texts in the NT.
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Christianity and Ancient Philosophy (with Timothy Brookins)
Today I am joined by Timothy Brookins from the University of St Thomas in Houston to discuss ancient philosophy and how it related to the early church. We look at the major schools, especially the Stoics, as well as how the similarities led to problems in the Corinthian church.
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Greek and Roman Philosophy: A Survey for Students of the New Testament
Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Corinthians: Paul, Stoicism, and Spiritual Hierarchy
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Reading Philippians (Part 13: Phil 3:18–4:23)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we finish the letter.
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Reading Philippians (Part 12: Phil 3:15–17)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:15–17.
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Reading Philippians (Part 12: Phil 3:15–17)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:15–17.
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Reading Philippians (Part 11: Phil 3:10–14)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:10–14.
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Reading Philippians (Part 10: Phil 3:4–9)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:4–9.
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Reading Philippians (Part 9: Phil 3:1–3)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:1–3.
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Reading Philippians (Part 8: Phil 2:12–30)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:12–30.
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Reading Philippians (Part 7: Phil 2:1–11)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:1–11.
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Reading Philippians (Part 6: Phil 1:27–30)
In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 1:27–30.
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