Latest Christian theology Podcast Episodes
Why I've Been Radio Silent! June 2023 Update
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 30, 2023 01:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHere's the latest and greatest of what's going on with me, and what to expect on the Better Bible Reading podcast on YouTube channel for the rest of 2023! Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, consider becoming a Patron!
The Man and the Message | Sermon on 1 John 1:1-4
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 26, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "The Man and the Message" from 1 John 1:1-4. It was preached by Kevin Morris at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast: https://www.betterbiblereading.com...
Waiting for Her Blessed Hope | Sermon on Ruth 4:1-22
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 13, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "Waiting for Her Blessed Hope" from Ruth 4:1-22. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode ...
A Living Hope | Sermon on Ruth 3:1-18
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 10, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "A Living Hope" from Ruth 3:1-18. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. You can listen to the audio version of this entire series from Ruth on the Better Bible Reading Podcast. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to sup...
Good Friday | More Than What Meets the Eye
Better Bible Reading Podcast - April 07, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGood Friday is a mixed bag for Christians. Some treat the day very seriously, some churches have special services, and other Christians simply skip Good Friday and go straight to celebrating Easter. But what should we think about Good Friday? Rather than telling you how to celebrate Good Friday,...
Her Hope is Not Put to Shame | Sermon on Ruth 2:1-23
Better Bible Reading Podcast - April 04, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "Her Hope is Not Put to Shame" from Ruth 2:1-23. It was preached at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. The audio version of the first sermon from this series in Ruth can be found on the Better Bible Reading Podcast: https://www.betterbiblereading.com/pod...
"In Hope She Believed Against Hope" Sermon on Ruth 1:6-22
Better Bible Reading Podcast - March 05, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "In Hope, She Believed Against Hope" from Ruth 1:6-22. It was preached on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, consider becoming a Patron!
Outside the Church There is No Salvation?
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 23, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIs this a helpful statement? Is it a Roman Catholic idea? Is it even biblical? Today I want to share with you a provocative statement made by none other than the Protestant Reformer, John Calvin. Today we're doing a little church history, some interaction with Ephesians 4, and an overall increas...
Genealogies are Glorious! Here's Why
Better Bible Reading Podcast - February 02, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsGenealogies are probably the least-appreciated part of the Bible. They're full of names hard to pronounce, and if our motivation is low, we'll find a reason to simply skip over them altogether. But that's no good. Genealogies are worth out time- not only because they are part of God's inspired W...
No Hope! (Ruth 1:1-5 sermon)
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 26, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHey friends! I'll be preaching a series of sermons through the book of Ruth at my church, and I wanted to share them with you. You can expect these sermons about once a month, and if you've never studied the book of Ruth before, this sermon will be a great place to start, since we'll kick things...
How 1st John Explains John's Gospel
Better Bible Reading Podcast - January 04, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhile the gospel of John is a popular place to start for many Bible readers (either new Christians or new reading plans), you might wonder where to go from there. I think the best book to follow John's gospel is actually 1st John. This book acts as an inspired commentary on many of the themes fo...
The Rat Race (Sermon on Ecclesiastes 9:11-18)
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 23, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow does the Incarnation relate to the human condition, known as "the rat race"? It turns out, the vicious cycle of human existence eluded to us by Solomon is exactly what we need to come to terms with, in order to appreciate the good news of Jesus Christ. In a manner of speaking, Ecclesiastes r...
Use These 5 Bible Reading Plans for 2023!
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 21, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are thousands of Bible reading plans, but I want to share with you the 5 Bible reading plans I think you should use in 2023. While these 5 Bible reading plans may sound like too much, I will share with you what makes each one of them unique, and worth your time! 1. The Robert Murray M'Ch...
The Heart of the Matter (Sermon on Judges 6:1-32)
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 12, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis sermon is entitled "The Heart of the Matter" from Judges 6:1-32. It was preached on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Florida. I am posting this video to satisfy my preaching class requirement with Moody Bible Institute, and my professor and classmates...
Souls | How Jesus Saves Sinners. An Interview with Dr. Matthew Everhard
Better Bible Reading Podcast - December 09, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday we welcome Dr. Matthew Everhard back onto the Better Bible Reading Podcast to talk about his newest book entitled "Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners". "Souls" is a book about the gospel, and it brings to light the importance of our souls in the context of sharing and understanding the gospel....
How Biblical Themes Connect the Dots
Better Bible Reading Podcast - September 22, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe more we read our Bibles, the more layers we start to uncover. If this hasn't happened for you, or you find yourself thinking that you've already learned everything there is to know about a passage, let me encourage you to start thinking about biblical themes. The themes in the Bible connect ...
Who Interprets the Bible- Me or the Holy Spirit?
Better Bible Reading Podcast - September 01, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis question is very divisive. Some people argue that Bible interpretation is all about the work of understanding the grammar and literary features of the Bible, along with some historical background knowledge. Others argue that only the Holy Spirit can interpret the Bible to us and it requires...
The Best (FREE) Visual Aid Tool for Studying Your Bible
Better Bible Reading Podcast - August 18, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday I want to focus on one specific way to upgrade your Bible reading process. It's a visual aid tool that anyone can use because just about everyone has this already. You don't need any tech gear or even an internet connection. All you need is a Bible and one highlighter. Here's how it works ...
The Chief End of Theology
Better Bible Reading Podcast - July 28, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 104-112 Today we're wrapping up chapter 1 with Peter van Mastricht's interesting explanation of what the big idea behind theology is. For some people, theology is all about doctrine. For others, it's all about practice. And for most of us, it'...
A Parable About Prayer
Better Bible Reading Podcast - July 21, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat does the parable of the persistent widow teach us? This parable is unique to the gospel of Luke, but thankfully we don't have to guess about the right interpretation of this parable. That's because Luke tells us exactly what it's about in verse 1: "And he told them a parable to the effect t...
Is the Old Testament Expendable? (and what happens if it is)
Better Bible Reading Podcast - July 07, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIs the Old Testament expendable? With "New Testament Only" Bibles, troubling statements from notable pastors, and arguments from the culture, the Old Testament repeatedly finds itself in the crosshairs. In response to this, the Old Testament gets pushed to the side. Is this a sign of innovation ...
What Does it Mean to Live For God?
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 30, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 98-104 When people talk about living for God, it's not always clear what that means. Maybe it has to do with showing love to others. Maybe it means fulfilling some kind of vow. Or maybe it means something entirely different. If someone asked y...
Does your Bible Translation Say it Best? Avoid This Mistake.
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 16, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow often do you compare other Bible translations with your favorite one? Today I want to give two personal examples of how failing to do this can be a HUGE mistake, and why comparing multiple Bible translations can greatly improve our ability to understand any passage in the Bible. Support th...
Does your Bible Translation Say it Best? Avoid This Mistake.
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 16, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow often do you compare other Bible translations with your favorite one? Today I want to give two personal examples of how failing to do this can be a HUGE mistake, and why comparing multiple Bible translations can greatly improve our ability to understand any passage in the Bible. Support the...
Why Theology MUST be Practical
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 09, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 86-98 Is theology simply a matter of knowledge? How do you know if your theology is correct? How does practice relate to theology? Today, Peter van Mastricht gives us an interesting litmus test for theology. He says that the only true theology...
How to Read the Bible During the Summer
Better Bible Reading Podcast - June 02, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe summertime is tough for disciplined Bible readers. With vacations and breaks from our normal routine, our Bibles and reading consistency can quickly go down the drain. So what should we do? How can we make the most of this natural break during the summer months? My advice is to pick one book...
A Quick, Important Update
Better Bible Reading Podcast - May 31, 2022 15:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSupport the show If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the show, consider becoming a Patron!
Why You Should Use More Than One Bible Translation
Better Bible Reading Podcast - May 26, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere are dozens of Bible translations available today, but which one should you use? I say, why limit ourselves to just one? Today we'll talk about why Bible translations differ from others and how to decide which ones are the best options for you. I'll also share my personal top three translat...
Ground Rules for Using Natural Theology | Theoretical-Practical Theology Session #10
Better Bible Reading Podcast - April 21, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFrom Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 1, pages 80-86 Natural theology needs some ground rules. We can either embrace it too much and start having a low opinion of the Bible's value. Or we can reject natural theology of any value, but this makes us deny what the Bible says about God reveali...
How to Know if Christian Author is Worth Reading
Better Bible Reading Podcast - April 14, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThere's a ton of Christian literature available today, but how much of it is actually helpful? We can't possible read all the good material, and there's probably more bad than good on the market, which makes things even more complicated. But what does the Bible actually say about reading Christi...
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