A New Voice of Freedom
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Podcast 143, Acts, “Pt 7 B, Ch 7”
Podcast 143, Acts, “Pt 7 B, Ch 7”Again, Stephen makes a comparison between Moses delivering the Children of Israel from Egypt and Christ delivering the Children of Israel from sin.” It was the children of Israel that caused Moses ...
Podcast 142, Acts, “Pt 7 A, Ch 7”
Podcast 142, Acts, “Pt 7 A, Ch 7”In the Stoning of Stephen, we have the story of the persecution of early Christians. Several things make this story interesting. (1) It is the first martyrdom of modern Christianity. (2) We get a p...
Podcast 141, Acts, “Pt 6, Ch 6”
Podcast 141, Acts, “Pt 6, Ch 6”These are the early stages of the church, and we begin to see a division of labor. Acts 6:1-4And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmu...
Podcast 140, Acts, “Pt 5, Ch 5”
Podcast 140, Acts, “Pt 5, Ch 5”Probably many would agree that the story of Ananias and Saphhira recorded in Acts Chapter 5 is emotionally very difficult. After all, they gave part of the profit of the Land to the Lord; therefore, ...
Podcast 139, Acts, “Pt 4, Ch 4”
Podcast 139, Acts, “Pt 4, Ch 4”In this brief chapter we have an epic struggle between good and evil. On the one hand we have people in power who want to silence the apostles. The three groups who are organized against the apostles...
Podcast 138, Acts, “Pt 3, Ch 3”
Podcast 138, Acts, “Pt 3, Ch 3”The apostles have come a long way since they were called to the ministry. In Matthew 4 we read the famous line of the Lord in his initial calling to Peter and Andrew. Matthew 4:18–19<...
Podcast 137, Acts, “Pt 2 B, Ch 2”
Podcast 137, Acts, “Pt 2 B, Ch 2”In this podcast we shall continue with Acts, Chapter 2. If you haven’t listened to Podcast 136, Acts, Pt 2, A, may we suggest that you listen to that first. We begin Part 2 by Quoting the words of ...
Podcast 136, Acts, “Pt 2 A, Ch 2”
Podcast 136, Acts, “Pt 2 A, Ch 2”Acts, Chapter 2, occurs on the ‘Day of Pentecost.’ The Day of Pentecost was an ancient Jewish feast commanded in the Law of Moses. “Pentecost” comes from the Greek, meaning “fiftieth.” The Pentecos...
Podcast 135, Acts, “Pt 1, Ch 1”
Podcast 135, Acts, “Pt 1, Ch 1”The “Acts of the Apostles” is written by Luke, the Physician, to Theophilus. Luke also addresses “The Gospel of Luke” to Theophilus. Nothing is really known about Theophilus, but his name in Greek me...
Podcast 134, Hebrews, “Pt 13 B, Ch 13”
Podcast 134, Hebrews, “Pt 13 B, Ch 13”In the last podcast we ended with Injunction 6 of Hebrews 13. In this podcast we shall discuss Injunctions 7-12.Injunction 7Hebrews 13:13-16 Let us go forth th...
Podcast 133, Hebrews, “Pt 13 A, Ch 13”
Podcast 133, Hebrews, “Pt 13 A, Ch 13”Though Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Paul, the authorship is still controversial. I claim no scholarship in this or any other area and rely entirely upon others for historical content...
Podcast 132, Hebrews, “Pt 12, Ch 12”
Podcast 132, Hebrews, “Pt 12, Ch 12”We shall approach Hebrews 12 by dividing it into five themes.1. Theme 1 Patience (verse 1)2. Theme 2 Look to Jesus (verses 2-4)3. ...
Podcast 131, Hebrews, “Pt 11 B, Ch 11”
Podcast 131, Hebrews, “Pt 11 B, Ch 11”In Part 11 B, we continue with Paul’s examples on faith. Let us repeat Paul’s definition of Faith.Hebrews 11:1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of thin...
Podcast 130, Hebrews, “Pt 11 A, Ch 11”
Podcast 130, Hebrews, “Pt 11 A, Ch 11”Faith is the first principle of the gospel yet it is for some of us elusive and enigmatic. The question always remains, ‘What is faith?’ & ‘How does one build faith?’ Paul’s one-line...
Podcast 129, Hebrews, “Pt 10, Ch 10”
Podcast 129, Hebrews, “Pt 10, Ch 10”One of Paul’s great gifts is in explaining the law. Being a former Pharisee, he was strictly educated in the law of Moses. Paul is a transitional prophet because he lives in transitional times. ...
Podcast 128, Hebrews, “Pt 9, Ch 9”
Podcast 128, Hebrews, “Pt 9, Ch 9”The purpose of the Book of Hebrews is to teach us who Christ is and what exactly he has done for our salvation and exaltation. In the opening chapter we read,Hebrews 1:1-5God, who at...
Podcast 127, Hebrews, “Pt 8, Ch 8”
Podcast 127, Hebrews, “Pt 8, Ch 8”Of the 12 chapters in the Book of Hebrews, Chapter 9 speak of High Priests, Chapter 7 being the pivotal chapter. Chapter 8 opens with the following declaration. Hebrews 8:1-3Now...
Podcast 126, Hebrews, “Pt 7, Ch 7”
Podcast 126, Hebrews, “Pt 7, Ch 7”It is difficult to find a more profound explanation of the priesthood than in Hebrews Chapter 7. Clearly there are two priesthoods, a lessor priesthood and a greater priesthood. The lessor priesth...
Podcast 125, Hebrews, “Pt 6, Ch 6”
Podcast 125, Hebrews, “Pt 6, Ch 6”Paul sets an incredibly high standard for us to follow:Hebrews 6:1-2Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the fou...
Podcast 124, Hebrews, “Pt 5, Ch 5”
Podcast 124, Hebrews, “Pt 5, Ch 5”Hebrews Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 prepare us for Hebrews Chapter 5. Christ is the central theme of Hebrews. Paul wants us to know who Christ is and why he is necessary for our salvation.Heb...
Podcast 123, Hebrews, “Pt 4, Ch 4”
Podcast 123, Hebrews, “Pt 4, Ch 4”Hebrews, Chapter 4, is an extension of Hebrews, Chapter 3, and it is valuable to read them together. In fact, they form a perfect chiasm. Let’s compare verses 1-2 of Chapter 4 with verses 18-19 of...
Podcast 122, Hebrews, “Pt 3, Ch 3”
Podcast 122, Hebrews, “Pt 3, Ch 3” Christ is given many names in the Holy Scriptures. Each name is significant for they reveal who Christ is. He is a very difficult person to define considering his role in the Kingdom of God....
Podcast 121, Hebrews, “Pt 2, Ch 21”
Podcast 121, Hebrews, “Pt 2, Ch 21”It is wonderful how all the apostles and prophets testify of Christ, yet they still have a singular voice. For example, we recognize the writings of David or Isaiah or John or Paul.Paul’s ...
Podcast 120, Hebrews, “Pt 1, Ch 1”
Podcast 120, Hebrews, “Pt 1, Ch 1”Paul was one of the most fascinating apostles of the early church. He began as an enemy to the church. He said he was, “An Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee.” A Pharisee was d...
