Here’s the big pictures of 1 Corinthians 1 and 2, particularly focusing on the wisdom of God as the doctrinal and ethical antithesis to world, and an introduction to Paul’s two-age eschatology. Articles referenced in this episode: Gaffin article Christ…
1 Corinthians 1:10–17 — Divisions in the Church
Paul appeals to the believers at Corinth to be united, and admonishes them to abandon their factionalism. Paul reminds them that he did not do anything among them that would draw attention to himself, but rather he pointed them entirely away from…
Ephesians 5:15–20 — Discipline and Celebration
Our situation calls for serious self-discipline because the days are evil, and joyful celebration because God has rescued us from that evil in Jesus Christ. Download Participants: Adam York, Glen Clary, Mark A. Winder, Mark Jenkins
1 Corinthians 1:4–9 — Riches in Christ
We welcome Glen Clary as our newest panelist, as he opens Paul’s eucharistic prayer concerning the church of God at Corinth. He centers it around the believer’s union with Christ—the key to understanding Paul’s gospel. Download Participants: Glen Clary, Jim…
Genesis 16:1–15 — Sarai and Hagar: The History and the Allegory
A remarkable picture of God’s grace given to an undeserving Egyptian woman, is used by the apostle Paul as a divinely inspired allegory of the way in which God operates through the church today. Download Participants: Adam York, Mark A.…
Paul’s Prison Proclamation
This episode of Theology Simply Profound brings our discussion of the Book of Acts to a close. Paul is under house arrest welcoming all who come to him “proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all…
What is Faith?
On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, from Acts 28, Rob and Bob discuss everything from snake handling to saving faith… in reality, the discussion lands primarily on the nature of faith. How does saving faith differ from the…
Ephesians 5:1–14 — The Why and Way of Obedience
Here are some clear cut commands—not therapeutic suggestions. Paul is not only explicit about the standard to which Christians are called, he is also explicit about why we are to obey that standard. Download Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder,…
Thankful for the Corinthians — 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
In a book written to a church full of problems, what is there for which to be thankful? Explore the Apostle Paul’s passionate and pastoral tone as he tackles the problems in the Corinthian church. Download Participants: Adam York, Mark…
Paul, Agrippa, and the Providence of God
On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound Rob and Bob explore the providence of God. Continuing to make our way through the Acts of the Apostles, we are at chapter 23–26 where Paul goes before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa.…
