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Heaven & Hell 4 - A Renewed Creation
Episode 33
This episode draws together all the ideas of the previous three lectures. We explore the images of eternal death and what these images mean, and the images used by Jesus in his teachings about God’s …
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Heaven & Hell 3 - Divine Judgment and Resurrection Hope
Episode 32
The definitions of human life and death on pages 1-3 of the bible are based on the idea that humans can live in a state of death. The goal of God’s rescue mission is to take people out of “living dea…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Heaven & Hell 2 - Heaven and Zombies
Episode 31
In this lecture we tackle the biblical word “heaven," and what that does and does not mean. From there we tackle the language about life and death throughout the rest of the bible.
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Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Heaven & Hell 1 - Life and Death in Genesis 1-3
Episode 30
In this first episode we explore the popular misunderstandings and distortions of the concepts of heaven and hell in Western culture. This will help us rediscover what the Scriptures are actually try…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Practicing Faith Part 3: Praying & Acting
Episode 27
In this teaching we explore how Jesus' concept of prayer included asking God to act and acting oneself. We'll focus on the Lord's prayer, and discover within it a vision of praying and acting that pr…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Practicing Faith Part 2: Feasting & Fasting
Episode 26
In this teaching we'll explore the ancient practice of fasting, withholding food from yourself for a symbolic and intentional reason. This practice marked the lives of many ancient Israelites, of Jes…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Practicing Faith Part 1: Solitude & Community
Episode 25
This teaching is called “Solitude & Community”. In the New Testament, "church" is the gathering of Jesus' followers into a community of support and worship. But in the life of Jesus, that communal pr…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
A Renewed Heavens & Earth: New Testament Themes Part 6
Episode 24
This teaching comes from the final chapters of the Book of Revelation, where we find many images about the time when heaven and earth are brought together. The phrase "eternal life" for many people c…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
A Community of Good News: New Testament Themes Part 5
Episode 23
In this teaching we'll explore chapter 10 of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews, specifically the challenge that Jesus' followers need to gather on a regular basis. Specifically, we'll look at t…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
A Generous Gospel: New Testament Themes Part 4
Episode 22
In this teaching we'll explore Paul's vision of Jesus-style generosity in 2 Corinthians chapter 8. In Paul's mind, the good news about Jesus becomes most persuasive when his followers are living wit…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago