Understanding the Inspiration of Scripture [The Hero of the Story]
What do we mean when we say Scripture is inspired? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The meaning and importance of this doctrine, and where we find it in Scripture To what biblical manuscripts does the doctrine of inspiration apply What we need to …
Continue ReadingWhat Do We Mean When We Say Scripture is Inspired? [99 in :99]
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote that “all Scripture is inspired by God”? After all, if human beings wrote the books of the Bible, how can we say that it’s God’s Word? Let’s explore how this has possible by looking at what theologians have called the inspiration of Scripture. The inspiration of …
Continue ReadingWhen the Wise Become Fools [The Hero of the Story]
What’s the danger of failing to apply wisdom? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Solomon’s fall into false worship in the waning years of his life The consequences of his folly as seen in his son Rehoboam’s reign How Solomon’s failure informs the way …
Continue ReadingSpecial Revelation Explained [The Hero of the Story]
What is special revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The meaning of this doctrine and the difference between special and general revelation Where we find this doctrine in Scripture What we need to be aware of as we seek to understand this essential …
Continue ReadingHow Can We Know God’s Will? [99 in :99]
How do we know what God is like and what He wants from us? Is there a way for us to know for certain, or are we left to guess His will? The Bible teaches that God does make His will known. Let’s learn how by discussing the doctrine of special revelation. Special revelation describes …
Continue ReadingThe Good News in God’s Temple [The Hero of the Story]
What was the purpose of Solomon’s Temple? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we discuss: The purpose and intent of the temple Solomon’s prayer and God’s plan to redeem people from all nations Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the temple …
Continue ReadingGeneral Revelation Explained [The Hero of the Story]
What is general revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing today on The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we begin a deeper discussion of one of the 99 essential Christian doctrines, addressing: What general revelation really means Where we see this doctrine found in Scripture The cautions we need to …
Continue ReadingDoes God Make Himself Known? [99 in :99]
How do we know God exists? Is it just a feeling or has God done something to make Himself known? The Bible teaches that God does make His existence known. Let’s explore how by discussing the doctrine of general revelation. General revelation means that God reveals Himself through what He has made. Everything, whether we’re …
Continue Reading“A Nation Divided:” Additional Resources for Adults and Students
The following are the additional resources for “A Nation Divided,” the fifth volume of The Gospel Project for Adults and Students’ 2018-2021 study cycle. Download the study plan here. Recommended Reading: Telling God’s Story by Preben Vang and Terry G. Carter The Drama of Scripture by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen From Eden …
Continue ReadingThe Gospel According to Ecclesiastes [The Hero of the Story]
How do we see the gospel in Ecclesiastes? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we discuss: The major themes of Ecclesiastes: The limits of human wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge The ultimate meaning and purpose of life How Ecclesiastes points …
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