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Bible Principles Podcast

643 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

In just 2 minutes a day Gene Getz will walk you through the entire Bible! Each podcast is based one of the 1500 principles in his Life Essentials Study Bible.

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A Strong Foundation

September 28, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Psalm Principle 11, A Strong Foundation      From Psalm 11:1-7 Even though moral and ethical foundations may be eroding, we should ask God to help us stay true to biblical values. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Putting Christ First

September 03, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 4, Colossians 1:15-20    Putting Christ First     To walk in God’s will, Jesus Christ must always be the central focus in our personal and corporate lives.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Reflections of Maturity

September 01, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 2, Colossians 1:3-8     Reflections of Maturity     Spiritual leaders’ primary goal should always be to produce local churches that reflect faith, hope, and love.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Team Ministry

August 31, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 1, Colossians 1:1-2 Team Ministry    All spiritual leaders should endeavor to implement the team ministry model illustrated so often in Scripture. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Eternal Values

August 20, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 4, Philippians – Eternal Values     Philippians 1:19-26   As those who are free to worship God and communicate the gospel, we should maintain an eternal perspective.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Divine Wisdom

August 07, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Principle 50, Matthew – Divine Wisdom     Matthew 22:15-46     When communicating with people who are attempting to advance Satan’s agenda, we should seek to respond with divine wisdom in order to avoid arguments.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Life Lessons

July 29, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 43, Matthew - Life Lessons     Matthew 17:14-18:35     To be prepared for ministry, all believers should have a time of preparation that involves both specific content and practical experience.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Financial Accountability

July 24, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 15 – Financial Accountability 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 All of us—individually and corporately—should have a system of accountability to help us maintain our financial commitments to God’s work.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Financial Integrity

July 23, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Principle 14 – Financial Integrity 2 Corinthians 8:16-24 When receiving and distributing financial gifts, every local church and parachurch ministry should entrust this responsibility to several trustworthy individuals.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Motivated by Love

July 22, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 13 – Motivated by Love 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 Though we have an obligation to be generous, our primary motivation for giving should be our love for God and for one another.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Models of Generosity

July 21, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 12 – Models of Generosity 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 All local communities of faith are to be models of generosity to other churches.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Positive Feedback

July 20, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 11 – Positive Feedback 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 We should look for opportunities to give positive feedback to those who serve as our spiritual leaders.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

True Spirituality

July 15, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 38, Matthew - True Spirituality     Matthew 14:34-15:20     To avoid actions that are merely external and hypocritical, we must allow God's Spirit to penetrate our hearts with biblical truth.   Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

The Whole Person

July 13, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 36, Matthew - The Whole Person Matthew 14:13-21 In carrying out the Great Commission, we are to minister to the whole person--body, soul, and spirit. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Sexual Sins

July 10, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 35, Matthew – Sexual Sins     Matthew 14:1-12     We must not underestimate the power of sexuality to cause demented people to engage in irrational acts of hate and even murder. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

The Kingdom of Heaven

July 08, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 33, Matthew – The Kingdom of Heaven     Matthew 13:18-53     To clearly understand Jesus’ references to the kingdom of heaven, we must carefully follow God’s unfolding revelation regarding the church in the rest of the New Testament.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

God’s Spiritual Family

July 06, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 31, Matthew – God’s Spiritual Family Matthew 12:33-50 To be in God’s eternal family, we must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and receive His gift of salvation.    Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Proper Relationships

July 03, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 10 – Proper Relationships    2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 We should maintain spiritual fellowship with authentic spiritual leaders and avoid relationships with false prophets and deceptive teachers.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

A True Test

July 02, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 9 – A True Test     2 Corinthians 6:3-13 To evaluate the depth of our commitment to Christ, we should consider the degree to which we are willing to endure discomfort as ambassadors for Christ.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

A Perspective on Suffering

June 22, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

2 Corinthians Principle 1 – A Perspective on Suffering      2 Corinthians 1:1-7 With God’s help, we should view our afflictions as opportunities to encourage and comfort others who are suffering. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Reflections of Love

June 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

1 Corinthians Principle 27 – Reflections of Love      1 Corinthians 13:4-7 To build up one another, we must demonstrate Christ’s love in all of our relationships. Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Good Shepherds

June 05, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Matthew Principle 22 - Good Shepherds    To be effective, pastors are to imitate Christ's love and compassion. Matthew 9:18-36 https://youtu.be/vpOirEZLPb8 Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Function and Form

June 04, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Matthew Principle 24 - Function and Form    When we worship God, we are to determine both our practices and our patterns by using God's truth in Scripture as our primary criteria, not cultural traditions. Matthew 9:14-17 https://youtu.be/N8BObl-qQ0Q Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Witnessing for Christ

June 03, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Matthew Principle 23 - Witnessing for Christ    To present the gospel to those who are lost we are to associate with them, but we must never compromise biblical values. Matthew 9:9-13 https://youtu.be/_CALVljEpVI Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Establishing Priorities

May 25, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Establishing Priorities     Principle 16 – Matthew 6:25-34    To avoid anxiety, we should consistently put God first in all that we do—including the way we view and use our material possessions.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Dedicated Discipleship

May 11, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 6 – Matthew, Dedicated Discipleship       Matthew 4:12-22 To follow the Lord Jesus Christ, we must faithfully apply His teachings.  Support the show (http://www.bibleprinciples.org/donate)

Worshipful Generosity

May 06, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 3 – Matthew, Worshipful Generosity      Matthew 2:1-12 We are always to use our material gifts to worship and praise God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Matthew, The Gift of Salvation

May 04, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 1 – Matthew, The Gift of Salvation       Matthew 1:1-17  No matter what our sinful condition, we should accept total forgiveness by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and rose again to redeem us from all sin. 

How to Live in God’s Will

May 01, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Summary of the principles in Romans How to live in God’s Will

A Model of Encouragement

April 30, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Romans Principle 34 – A Model of Encouragement     Romans 16:1-24 To live in God’s will, we are to remember in a special way those who have encouraged us. 

Material Obligations

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Romans Principle 32 – Material Obligations Romans 15:15-29 To live in God’s will, we are to reciprocate materially when we have been helped spiritually.

Christ-Centered Worship

April 13, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Romans Principle 21 – Christ-Centered Worship      Romans 11:33-36 – Romans 12:1-2      In view of God’s mercy, we are humbly to acknowledge His sovereign grace and worship Him by offering all parts of our bodies as a living sacrifice.

The Indwelling Spirit

April 02, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle – 14 – The Indwelling Spirit     Romans 8:1-17    When we face temptations to violate God’s will, we are to draw on the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit to enable us to be victorious over sin. 

The Apostles’ Teaching

March 30, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 11 – The Apostles’ Teaching    Romans 6:15-23  To walk in God’s will, we are to obey the pattern of teaching recorded in Scriptures.

Mutual Encouragement

March 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 1 – Mutual Encouragement    Romans 1:1-12 Regardless of their positions, spiritual leaders are to function as members of the body of Christ who all need one another in order to continue to mature in Christ. 

Principle 25 – Unity in Christ

March 13, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Principle 25 – Unity in Christ   1 Corinthians 12:1-26 As members of local churches, we should be committed to manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit and becoming unified in Christ. 

Principle 24 – A Sacred Remembrance

March 12, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MB

Principle 24 – A Sacred Remembrance      1 Corinthians 11:17-34 When we participate in the Lord’s Supper, we should reflect deep care and concern for all members of Christ’s body. 

Principle 23 – Interpreting Scripture Accurately

March 11, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Principle 23 – Interpreting Scripture Accurately      1 Corinthians 10:14-11:16 We must be careful not to superimpose on Scripture particular forms that are never spelled out in a definitive way. 

A Wicked Tongue

November 08, 2019 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Principle 50, A Wicked Tongue       Psalm 52:1-9  We should always use words to help people, not to hurt them.

King of Kings

November 01, 2019 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Principle 45 – King of Kings  Psalm 47:1-9    As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to look forward to the day when He will reign over all nations. 

Spiritual Depression

October 28, 2019 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 41 – Spiritual Depression     Psalm 42:1-11; Psalm 43:1-5 If we are depressed primarily due to spiritual reasons, we should share our concerns with God and seek comfort from other brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ.

Body, Soul and Spirit

October 22, 2019 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MB

Principle 37, Body, Soul and Spirit     Psalm 38  When we fail to acknowledge our sins we must be prepared to experience psychological repercussions as well as physical ailments that are caused by intense guilt.

Unwavering Faith

October 07, 2019 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Principle 26 – Unwavering Faith    Psalms 26:1-12 To stand firm in our faith without wavering, we are to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly and demonstrate integrity in all that we do.