During the last supper, Jesus gathered with his disciples and shared bread and wine with them in a very significant way. He declared that the bread represented his body and the cup of wine his blood. This meal was not just a one time event but something Jesus commanded his disciples to do often. Nick and Tim continue the study by looking closely at the symbology of the cup and the importance of the new covenant. Study aids Bread & Wine Parallel Records Handout Bread & Wine Summary Handout Key ve...
Mar 06, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 59
During the last supper, Jesus gathered with his disciples and shared bread and wine with them in a very significant way. He declared that the bread represented his body and the cup of wine his blood. This meal was not just a one time event but something Jesus commanded his disciples to do often. We welcome Nick to this episode to discuss his in-depth studies on the symbolism involved and what it means for our lives. Study aids Bread & Wine Parallel Records Handout Bread & Wine Summary Handout Ke...
Feb 27, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 58
A discussion on hell would not be complete without talking about fire. Why are hell and fire connected? Josh and Tim continue the discussion from last week by talking about the word for hellfire Gehenna and why Jesus warned about this unquenchable fire. Key Verse: “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 ESV) Part 1 - Not Abandoned to Hades Introduction Popular ideas of hell fire Overview of the wor...
Feb 20, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 57
In this episode Josh and Tim tackle the subject of hell. There are a lot of misconceptions about hell that a simple study like this will dispel. While it might not seem like a very positive subject, in the end, there is a message of hope that is very powerful. Key Verse: “Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption.” Act 2:26-27 Study Help: Every passage with Hell as Sheol or...
Feb 13, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 56
In this episode we delve into some of the practical sides of recognizing sin in our lives and being able to deal with it. Covetousness is a great example of this. A sin that we might not know about unless God had told us not to covet. It's so important that it will exclude us from the kingdom of God. Frank joins Tim for interesting insights from his life on at least five areas to watch out for when it comes to covetousness. Key verse: "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with ...
Feb 06, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 55
Key verse: “For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.” Romans 5:10 Introduction Enemies with God Romans 5:8-10 What does it mean to be an enemy? What causes the hostility – our sins. James 4:4 – being a friend of the world causes enmity with God Where is the separation? Col. 1:21 – This takes place in our minds (cp. Gen. 6:5 vs. Isa. 26:3) Romans 8:5-7 the carnal mind is enmity with God Re...
Jan 30, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Key Verse: “It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:26 Introduction The conundrum of how a just God can save sinners Why did Jesus have to die? A core teaching on this in Romans 3:9-28 Chapter 3:9-24 The terrible sinfulness of all men (v.9-20, 23). Our knowledge of sin brings a recognition of guilt (v. 19). The righteousness of God (v. 21-22) and the meaning of justification. “By his grace” (v. ...
Jan 23, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Welcome to Season 5! Part of being a good Bible student is being a good Bible reader. Wayne Coutu joins Tim Young for a conversation about the importance of consistent daily Bible reading and how to go about it. Resources: Website with the daily readings and commentary - The Daily Bible Readings YouVersion app with daily reading planner Apple app - Daily: Bible Reading Outline: Key verse: Rev. 1:3 Introduction God speaks to us through his Word (like a missed call or voicemail) We speak to God th...
Jan 16, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 52
The first episode of the Essential Bible Studies podcast season FIVE premiers on January 16th, 2023. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bible_podcast Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.co...
Dec 05, 2022•2 min
Recently my good friends Peter and Larry asked me to join them on their very first episode of a new podcast called “Come to Life”. I jumped at the chance. As the name suggests it’s a podcast that deals with a lot of the issues of life like how to pray or coping with grief or overcoming addictions. They interview all sorts of fascinating personalities. It’s a very interesting mix of subjects. The foundation of it all is the word of God, using the Bible as their guide. With that in mind they wante...
Aug 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 51
Frank Abel joins Tim Young to finish off Season 4 with his testimony and reflections on his life. Episode's of the TV show Great News for the World with footage of preaching at Allan Gardens in Toronto are on the Christadelphian TV channel on YouTube . Ron Abel's book Wrested Scripture can be purchased as a book in the UK or the US and found on a website . Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https...
Apr 18, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Our study of God’s providence continues this time with a focus on how God works among the nations. The Bible gives us key insights on God’s view of the kingdoms of men and how he is ultimately in control to bring about his kingdom on earth. Join Dan and Tim as they grapple with difficult questions about how God’s rules in the Kingdoms of men, how these rulers are still responsible to God and what this means for the believer’s involvement in politics. Visit the Bible Basics Webinar Key Verse: “Th...
Apr 11, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 49
For the first time we have Dan from the Bible Basics Webinar ( www.biblebasicswebinar.com ) here to talk with us about the providence of God. This is an essential Bible study because it gets at the heart of how we perceive the circumstances of our life. Are events just by chance or can God manipulate them for his purpose? This question leads us to consider many examples from the Bible of how God works behind the scenes in the lives of believers. Key Verse: “But all this I laid to heart, examinin...
Apr 04, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 48
In conjunction with last week’s podcast from John 1:1, Jay and Tim consider the context and the importance of verse 14, “the Word was made flesh”. What is it about Jesus being flesh that is so crucial to his sacrifice? Does it contradict the doctrine of the Trinity? How are we to understand this glory that was seen? The scriptures lead us to the wonderful conclusion that we will all eventually share in the divine nature, Jesus being the first among many. Key Verse: “And the Word became flesh and...
Mar 28, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 47
John starts off his gospel by saying “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. This is a key verse for what many refer to as the Trinity. Jay and Tim discuss an attempt at a simple definition of the Trinity and whether this verse supports it. They then get into looking at what John is truly saying about the Word and Jesus by his use of the principle of personification found in other scriptures and the New Testament concept of a new creation in Christ Jesus...
Mar 21, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Knowing Jesus better starts with his miraculous birth, born of a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesse rejoins Tim to expand on studies from Genesis 3:15 to see how this prophecy/promise sets the stage. We delve into some wonderful verses in Isaiah predicted that Jesus would be born of a virgin. The Scriptures then lead us to the fulfillment in the Lord Jesus Christ and what it ultimately means that he was both the Son of God but also the Son of Man. Key Verse: “Therefore the Lord himsel...
Mar 14, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 45
With all this talk about sin on the podcast lately, it’s about time we discuss some practical matters on how to overcome temptation. Stephen joins Tim to discuss the Biblical definition of temptation and provide examples and stories to help us in our fight against sin. Find out what it means to “not pack a snack for the flesh”. Key Verse: “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted ...
Mar 07, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 44
After the fall of man, God pronounces a curse upon the serpent which includes an enigmatic statement concerning a future enmity. Jesse joins Tim for the first time to discuss this earliest of prophecies about the Lord Jesus Christ and how he would crush the head of the serpent. Listen in as we break down each of the characters and what the allegory all means. Key Verse: “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you ...
Feb 28, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 43
In this episode, Rob and Tim read through and discuss the Bible's record of the very first sin in Genesis 2 and 3. Why was there a tree of the knowledge of good and evil? Why did God command Adam not to eat of it? What is up with the serpent? What lessons can we learn about temptation and sin? It’s all here in this episode. Key Verse: “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned" Romans 5:12 Show Notes: Intr...
Feb 21, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 42
From Genesis to Revelation, sin is a major topic. One could even say it is a subject of life and death. Rob joins Tim to get a grasp on five verses that define sin. They are all very similar, yet each has its own nuance. The more we get into this study the more we get a sense of the seriousness of sin and letting God define it for us. Key Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom 6:23 The Five Verses: #1 – Sin is lawlessness (1...
Feb 14, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Could there be any more beautifully expressed words then Paul's exposition on love in 1 Corinthians 13? Join Brian and Tim and as they talk about the Greek words for love to get a better understanding of how to love like Christ. They then go on to explore each phrase and consider what it means for us in our life of discipleship. Key Verse: “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Handouts: 1 Corinthians 13 Version Comparison Spread...
Feb 07, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 40
The discussion on man being in the image of God continues in this episode where it focuses on Jesus Christ. How is he described as being in God's image and what is the implication for us? The conclusion to this study is a beautiful realization that our hope is to made into the image of the heavenly after the pattern of the Lord Jesus Christ. Key verse: 2 Cor. 3:18 "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory ...
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 39
What does it mean for man to be created in the image and likeness of God? Is it a physical image or something else? Frank and Tim start a discussion on this topic taken from Genesis 1:26. It turns into a really interesting study taking the show to unexpected passages in Scripture looking for answers. Key Verse: Genesis 1:26 “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestoc...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Jesus said the greatest commandment of all was “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." and that there was a second like it "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." This was so important that he said, "on these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matt. 22:37-40) Tim and Aaron explore the importance of love as an essential of essential Bible studies. They go back to the Old Testament reference that Jesus draws upo...
Jan 17, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 37
The next season of the Essential Bible Studies Podcasts starts on January 17th, 2022. Listen to some of the highlights coming up. It's going to be a great season of engaging Bible study and discovery. Don't miss it! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google , Spotify , Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter . Visit essentialbiblestudies.org and sign up for a free media kit and the online Bible Study Group. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www....
Dec 27, 2021•8 min
Season 4 of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast drops on January 17th, 2022. Listen in to find out what is coming! Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.com/bible_podcast Get it... Get an invite to our Tuesday night Bible Studies at essentialbiblestudies.org Request a free Essential Bible Studies media kit...
Dec 06, 2021•3 min
This is the second part to our season three testimony. Stan Isbell continues the amazing story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls considering ending his life before one conversation would change everything. Along the way Stan relates lessons learned through the years and how we can more effectively preach the word of God to others. The chart of God's 7000 Year Plan that changed Stan's life can be found here . The cover photo is from the Texas Christadelphian Camp and Conference Cent...
Apr 05, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 36
For our season three testimony we welcome Stan Isbell to share his story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls his early life in Texas, the experiences that led him to drug addiction, and to thoughts of ending his life before God stepped in and brought him back from the abyss. The is the first of a two part series because it is so amazing. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essentialbiblestudies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialbiblestudies/ X: https://x.co...
Mar 29, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This is the second of a two part study on Jesus' words in John 10:22-38. In response to the Jews accusing Jesus of making himself equal with God, Jesus quoted Psalm 82:6 "I said, you are gods." What did Jesus mean by this and how did it help to answer his antagonists? Tim Young and Tom Colby find the answer in the context of Psalm 82. Follow this lead and you'll see the wonder and beauty of Jesus' response. Episode Outline Introduction Previous podcast, setting the scene (John 10:22-24) Jesus’ a...
Mar 22, 2021•25 min•Ep. 34
This is the first of a two part study on Jesus' words in John 10:22-38. In verse 30 Jesus said, "I and the Father are one". It's important to understand the context of the argument Jesus is having with the Jews. Tom Colby and Tim Young spend some time unraveling the meaning of this phrase to reveal a very important Bible principle called God manifestation. This is the culmination of some of the studies we've been having this season. It is sure to make you appreciate the Lord Jesus Christ more an...
Mar 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 33
