In today's final Hebrews podcast, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the many different issues addressed by the preacher in the last two chapters of the book of Hebrews. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon to to discuss Hebrews 11 and the "Hall of Faith." Why are some of the specific people in this chapter included and how do they all ultimately point to Christ, the author and finisher of our faith? For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Now that they finished filling in the Old Testament background on the Tabernacle, Nate, Jon and Jeff move on to discussing why this passage was included in Hebrews. They show us that the Tabernacle was a shadow that pointed forward to the reality of Christ, who gives us complete access and complete cleansing. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Jeff Hay have a fascinating discussion about the Tabernacle. They explain the significance of the design, the furniture and the types of sacrifices offered. They also detail how this building, where God dwelled among His people, is a picture both back to the Garden of Eden and forward to the Throne Room of God. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg explore the question of how a sinful people can live with a holy God. Most of the discussion centers around the difference between the old covenant and the new better covenant, as the author of Hebrews encourages believers to look to Jesus, the Priest of the new covenant. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg talk about everything Melchizedek: who he was, what he represents, and what the author of Hebrews is trying to communicate to the readers. Along the way they hit on some other interesting topics such as the nature of christophanies, would Melchizedek make a good name for your son and whether or not Jon carried a briefcase to school! For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jeff Hay is back with Nate and Jon Akin to discuss the second half of Hebrews 6. This section of the chapter encourages us to rest with hope and certainty based on God's oath to us as believers. We know that as God's children we have, in Christ, an Anchor that keeps our soul. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon Akin this week for an interesting discussion exploring the nature of salvation, the perseverance of the saints and the unpardonable sin. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
This week, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish their discussion of Hebrews 5 and the beginning of Hebrews 6. They ask what it means to "live on milk," and then go on to discuss how a Christian moves to maturity "if God permits." For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are back this week to dig into the beginning of Hebrews 5. They explain how Christ is our high priest, what it means to be according the order of Melchizedek, and how Jesus "learned obedience." For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In this episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish discussing Hebrews chapter 4. They explain what it means to hold fast to our confession even in the face of external pressures. The discussion then moves to the fully human incarnation of Christ and the fact that He lived a life without sin while being tempted just like us. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Today, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg return to their discussion of Hebrews, with the first part of Hebrews 4. They examine what this chapter tells about His rest and who will experience it. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Today, we have again taken a trip down memory lane with the second episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. In this episode, Nate and Jon explain why Christ-centered preaching is so important. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
For our first episode of 2024, we have reposted the first episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. We hope that you enjoy this trip back to the origins of the podcast, especially hearing about the goal and vision behind the creation of a Christ-centered and Clear podcast. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In today's episode we finish our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, by looking at Mary, the mother of our Lord. Nate, Jon and Josh discuss the incredible faith of Mary as well as the challenges that she faced in her unique situation. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In this fourth episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, Nate, Jon and Josh talk about the inclusion of Bathsheba in the listed genealogy of Christ. They discuss the lessons to be learned through the relationship of David and Bathsheba. They also explain how God uses even a terrible story such as this to point to His Son, Jesus. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Ruth is the subject of the third episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ. Nate, Jon and Josh delve into both the story of Ruth and how this book has so many representations of the gospel story and God's grace. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In the second episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ, Nate, Jon and Josh discuss Rahab. What are the circumstances surrounding the life of Rahab and how did her actions (and faith) change the whole legacy of her family? For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
This is the first episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy found in the first chapter of Matthew. In today's episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss the purpose behind the listing of the genealogy and the promise illustrated by it. They then briefly discuss the inclusion of Tamar. For a more detailed look at the life of Tamar, please listen to our previous episode focused on Tamar - How is Tamar Righ...
Today's special episode is a sermon from Hebrews 4 preached by Dr. Josh Wredberg. Josh is the pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay Varina, NC. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Today, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are once again joined by Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, to finish discussing Hebrews 3. The second half of this chapter expounds on the idea of holding onto the hope in which we can boast by comparing believers to the Israelites in the wilderness. The discussion touches on salvation, doubt, endurance and accountability. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
On today's episode Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, joins Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg to discuss the beginning of the 3rd Chapter of Hebrews. They take us through the comparison and contrast of Jesus and Moses in this passage. They also emphasize the importance of a Christ-centered service at our churches each week, including gospel-centered preaching, worship and ordinances. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com...
Jon Akin, Josh Wredberg and Jared Compton finish their examination of Hebrews 3. They discuss how Christ was our pioneering trailblazer. They also answer a number of important questions brought up in this passage: Was the suffering of Christ necessary for atonement?, Does the devil really hold the power of death? and Why do Christians still fear death? For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In this episode, Jon Akin, Josh Wredberg and Jared Compton continue their discussion of the second chapter of Hebrews. They dig into the quotation from Psalm 8 found in this passage and explain how it refers to both Christ and us. They emphasize that Jesus is the Promise that provides hope and encouragement for suffering Christians. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
On today's episode, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are joined by Dr. Jared Compton, an Associate Professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary, to discuss the beginning of the second chapter of Hebrews. They examine how these verses both emphasize that we have every reason to believe in Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and warn us about the danger of drifting away from our faith. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg continue their discussion of the first chapter of Hebrews. They talk about the misconceptions surrounding angels, confusion about their position relative to Christ and what their role is in the world today. They end the episode with applications and encouragement to believers from Hebrews 1. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
In today's episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss the first three verses of Hebrews. In these verses we see that Jesus is the culmination of God's Special Revelation. Everything that comes before is pointing to Christ and every promise of the Old Testament has been fulfilled in Him. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com
Today, Nate Akin, Josh Wredberg and Matt Capps continue their introduction to the book of Hebrews. Along with tips and resources for preaching through the book, they also discuss how the reading of Hebrews has been used as both a justification for and an argument against heresies in the church. Matt Capps is the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church and the author of Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, part of the Knowing the Bible Series. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcentere...
Today, on the first episode of our series on Hebrews, Nate Akin and Josh Wredberg are joined by Matt Capps to discuss the authorship, main themes and warning passages of the book of Hebrews. Matt is the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church and the author of Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, part of the Knowing the Bible Series.
Today we welcome a special guest, Dr. Brian Tabb, the interim president of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is the editor of the book “Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament” and the author of “After Emmaus: How the Church Fulfills the Mission of Christ.” For more Christ-centered resources and information, please visit christcenteredandclear.com
