This podcast is focused on exploring the Gospel - the Good News - about Jesus Christ, in as much of its fullness, impact, and beauty as we can. It is aimed at equipping Christians to share the Gospel with everyone they know. Non-Christian explorers are most welcome, too!
In this episode, I mention John Nugent's "Endangered Gospel". For this and other recommended books, podcasts, and resources, check out my recommended resources here: https://ravencreeksc.com/tendingournets/2021/2/3/recommended-reading-and-resources
For more detail, check out the following resources. The Naked Bible Podcast describes the process Israelite kings would generally go through to be coronated - a pattern that the Gospels display with Jesus. https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/podcast/naked-bible-333-the-israelite-king-and-jesus-as-king/ The Bema podcast talks about Mark's Gospel presenting Jesus being coronated "like" a Caesar - putting Jesus in direct opposition to Caesar. https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/85...
For more detail on this, check out Mark Ward’s video on the “false friend” (word that we think we understand, but probably don’t) that I’m highlighting here.
In this episode, I take a look at how a better understanding of gospel helps us make sense of the persecution the early church faced.
Note - I mentioned Julius Caesar a few times in this episode. I was intending to talk about Caesar Augustus with those comments, as he is the more immediate, contemporary example of emperors seeing themselves as divine, declaring their own "gospel", etc. Notes The OnScript podcast hosted R. Alan Streett recently, where they talked about baptism as a loyalty oath - comparing the oath that Roman soldiers would take, with the way the church approached baptism in the 1st-Century. This was a great di...
The Bema Discipleship podcast has a great series covering context like this, and a longer episode discussing this precise point - Alexander the Great’s “gospel” of Hellenism .
This episode starts a new series - on the context of the term "Gospel" in the Bible - starting with the context in the Old Testament.
In this episode, I review what we've covered in the "Big Picture Gospel" series. Next up - the Gospel of God's victory and Kingship.
In this episode, I talk about one specific example of the good news - the reversal of Babel that God brought about at Pentecost. This brings a whole new perspective on the Exile!
In this episode, I talk about the Gospel in the Old Testament - the Good News that God told to Abraham, and how followers of Jesus fit into that story by faith.
In this episode, we talk about the big picture story of the Bible as a chiasm or “sandwich" - that God made creation for a specific purpose, and that God is bringing creation toward that purpose one step at a time. This story centers on Jesus - His incarnation, life, ministry, death, and resurrection.
In this episode, we talk about the good news that God isn't done with creation. The brokenness that we see around us isn't permanent! God has great plans to restore creation and bring people into His family, through Jesus.
In this episode, I pivot to looking at the big picture “good news” - beginning with the recognition that when God made creation, He called it “good”, and when God made humankind, He called us “very good.”
In this episode, I take a quick look at the third facet of the bad news that ultimate Good News needs to address - natural "evil".
In this episode, I continue our look at the "bad news", setting the baseline for our look at the truly Good News - the big picture Gospel of Jesus Christ! Notes For a more detailed look at the image of God, check out Dr. Carmen Imes’ “Take Two Podcast” episode on that topic, here .
In this episode, I start our look at the “big picture” Gospel, by giving us a baseline, the “bad news” - the current human condition.
In this episode, I discuss the relationship between the "Romans Road" approach to presenting the Gospel, and the things I'll be discussing as we move forward.
In this episode, we continue our quick look at the Romans Road presentation of the Gospel, looking at some of its limitations, and talk about why it helps to go deeper in our understanding of the Gospel.” Notes Teen Missions has a printable version of the “Romans Road” presentation of the Gospel on their website, for those that would like to have a visual, print a copy, etc.
In this episode, we take a quick look at the "Romans Road", exploring the strengths and weaknesses of this presentation of the Gospel. Check out our website for more resources on engaging with this topic. https://ravencreeksc.com/tendingournets
This episode explores some of the big reasons Christians need to be sharing the Gospel. We're familiar with some of these, but I hope something new here catches your attention, and helps Christians step beyond their comfort zones to share the hope they have with those around them. For a quick description of Spiritual Warfare, check out this episode from Remnant Radio, especially at around 55:45. YouTube This is also described in Tim Steadman’s “ Answers to Giant Questions ”, on pp. 312-317 Check...
In this episode, we explore reasons why it can be hard for Christians to share the Gospel. These are things we need to overcome, if we're going to be effective witnesses!
This episode introduces the Tending Our Nets podcast. This podcast is focused on exploring the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in as much of its fullness, impact, and beauty as we can. It is aimed at equipping Christians to share the Gospel with everyone they know. Non-Christian explorers are most welcome, too! "Tending Our Nets" is based on Jesus' statement that He would make His followers "fishers of men." Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TendingOurNets
