Essential Bible Studies

This is the second part of a three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. This one is about the scriptures, the written word of God. How did the spoken word of God come to be written down? Jay Mayock and Tim Young continue with this all-important subject discussing how the true inspiration of the Bible is under attack today and how we have to study our Bibles to know what it claims for itself. For further reading get a copy of Our Sure Foundation by the Christadelphian Magazine.

The basis of all our studies is that the Bible is the Word of God. What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? What does the Bible say for itself on this question? Jay Mayock joins Tim Young to begin this three-part series on the inspiration of God. In this first part, we'll see how God spoke through angels, prophets and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Season 2 starts where we left off last season with the question, "Where is Genesis 2:7 quoted in the New Testament?" This leads on a journey to understand Paul's message about the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Along the way, our Bible study reveals to us the meaning of the word "soul" and its connection with Psalm 49. Listen in as Tim Young and Steven Macfarlane discuss this essential Bible study. The table used for the reading of contrasts in 1 Corinthians 15 can be found here.

Here we go! We're queuing up season 2 with some wonderful new Bible studies. Listen in as we go through what to expect for our new season starting in January 2020.

Our first season ends with a look back on our favorite episodes and plans for the future. Along the way, George Kachmar shares his personal testimony with Tim Young.

We hit a Bible speed bump when we come to Genesis 2:7.  Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to explain what a Bible speed bump is and why this small verse is so essential. We learn a lot about our Creator and ourselves in the process. For more visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org

This is our fourth and final episode on faith. This time its about "the faith". Tim Young and Brian Alexander start off with some data visualization on the word faith. This leads them into an unexpected area of Paul's epistles that concentrate on "the faith". For show notes, visit www.essentialbiblestudies.org

Our studies in "faith" continue with this important podcast on how faith saves. Stephen Macfarlane and Tim Young begin at the starting point of Genesis 15:6. This verse is so vital that it is quoted three times in the New Testament. We draw lessons from each New Testemant passage learning about justification by faith and how faith is to be seen in our works. Visit http://essentialbiblestudies.org/help for technical guides on how to listen to the show on Apple iPhone or Android device.

Jay Mayock shares his top ten passages about a literal kingdom of God upon the earth.

From the last podcast we learning what faith is, now we need to get it and increase it. Tom Colby and Tim Young continue their discussion of faith and how we can go from a "little faith" to a "great faith". If you’re enjoying the podcast or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org and fill out that contact form. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Like us there and join the conversation. It’s easy to share on social media so you can do your part to spread the truth about God’s word.

"Faith toward God" (Hebrews 6:1) is certainly an essential Bible study. Tom Colby and Tim Young discuss this important word, how to define it, and how it is much more than just believing God exists. This is the first podcast in a four-part series on "faith".

Repent! This was what John the Baptist, Jesus and the Apostles first preached. Tim Young and Brian Alexander discuss this important topic for our lives. They go through the Old and New Testament words giving examples of how they are used. From there they tackle the tough questions, "What is needed for repentance?" and "What do we repent from?" For more info go to www.essentialbiblestudies.org  

Matt and Tim talk about using a concordance for Bible study. You don't need to be a Hebrew and Greek scholar to get more out of the words of the Bible. This show goes through examples of using a concordance and some pitfalls to avoid. Links to recommended concordances: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to the Bible Englishman's Hebrew Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers  The Englishman's Greek Concordance: Coded with Strong's Concordance Numbers 

When getting into Bible study it is important to know about the different versions of the Bible. Matt Colby and Tim Young go through the different philosophies of each with its advantages and disadvantageous. Finally, they reveal which version they've chosen for the Essential Bible Studies podcast.

If we're going to discuss essential Bible studies then we need the Bible to tell us what they are. Tim Young and Matt Colby delve into this important starting point with a study of Hebrews 6:1-2.

This is the introduction to an exciting new Christadelphian podcast called Essential Bible Studies.