Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11-12 CEB Podcast Introduction This is Epistles Sunday. We’ll read 1 Corinthians 11-12. I’m calling the episode “Different, Not Better.” Comments on 1 Corinthians 11-12 Thoughts on 1 Corinthians 11 I’ll address a couple of the topics Paul wrote about in Chapter 11. He…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-8 GNT Associate Producers Anonymous, Michael Haner Podcast Introduction his is Epistles Sunday. 1 Corinthians 7-8 I’m calling todays episode, “No Tripping.” And it’s December 18th, so we’ll hear Christmas Question number 18 sent in by Rob Brousseau. Our Christmas expert, James Cooper…
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Many or most of those participating in Dog Days of Podcasting are listening to all or most of the other DDP podcasts, so I feel the need to explain some of the points that the Apostle Paul made in this letter to Titus. I know that there are some who have limited knowledge of the Bible,…
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Remember that Paul considered Timothy his son in the faith. It was he that brought the Gospel to Timothy and introduced him to Jesus. And now, as Paul is in prison and unsure of his future, he has some final words of advice. Since he is in prison because of his faith, foremost in his…
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Paul’s advice to Timothy on how to deal with different age groups is very good. I have known of young pastors who went counter to this advice, very much to the detriment of their ministry. When a young so-called leader does not properly honor the more senior members, feelings are hurt and it is very…
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Paul has good advice for Timothy on pastoring a church. One of the most important parts of being an effective pastor is having a godly support team. Different churches have different names for them, but in the translation we’re using, the words bishop and deacon are used. Their functions and qualifications differ, but the bottom…
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Some background might be in order before we start 1 Timothy. Up to this point, Paul’s letters have been directed at specific churches. Beginning now with 1 Timothy, Paul’s letters are now directed at individuals. There are two letters to Timothy, a letter to Titus, and one to Philemon. Like Paul, Timothy and Titus were…
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Paul was telling the church at Thessalonica that they shouldn’t panic when people come around saying that Jesus had already returned. Yes, Jesus is coming back, to be sure. And it will be a very good thing when He does, but there are some things that must happen before that takes place. And then Paul…
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Most of us who are serious about Bible study know that reading from more that one translation is a good thing, especially if we’re going to be teaching or preaching. Today’s reading is an excellent example of why this is a good idea. The translation we’re using this week is the Good News Translation. Chapter…
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