Jesus was on a quest, not simply for believers, but He was on a quest for Discipleship. There is a difference between giving mental assent which is called Salvation, and truly being convert - being changed to follow Jesus Christ. In this episod

Season 1: Episode 10 Don't Show Partiality

Sep 16th, 2020 15m 28s

In this portion of scripture, James addresses the idea of believers misjudging the motives of other people. The tendency most people have is to cast judgment on a person for what they say or do, or because of some external factor or outward app

Season 1: Episode 9 Hearing and Doing the Word

Sep 8th, 2020 17m 18s

James shows a progression of practically living out Christianity. In this episode, you will explore this progression which is the center of James' theology and should be our center. You will learn the difference between just hearing God's word

Season 1: Episode 8 The Difference Between Trials and Temptations

Aug 31st, 2020 16m 23s

Temptations and trials are two different things. Temptations come to may you fail and trials are to strengthen you. The way you get out of temptations is to learn from them. The way you get out of trials is through perseverance. In this session

Season 1: Episode 7 Trials are the Great Equalizer

Aug 23rd, 2020 11m 25s

In this podcast, you will begin your journey to understanding the rules James gives the believer for facing the trials of life.

Season 1 Episode 6 Trials Can Produce Growth

Aug 5th, 2020 18m 50s

In this portion of Scripture, James teaches some practical principles on how to profit during trials. James sets out to show Christians how to live in their new lifestyle. As a Christian, there should be consideration of a different vantage poi

Season 1: Episode 5: The Introduction of the Book of James

Jul 7th, 2020 9m 56s

This episode begins a journey through the book of James. Join Dr. J as he starts on this journey of faith and works.

Season1: Episode 4: Understanding the Spiritual Climate of the Bible

Jun 29th, 2020 16m 42s

We all tend to approach the Bible with our own spirituality. What is hard for many students of the Bible to wrap their minds around is the fact that when the Bible was written it had its own spirituality that is probably different from your spi

Season 1: Episode 3 Understanding The Land of the Bible

Jun 22nd, 2020 15m 28s

The land of the Bible is just as much a character in the Bible as the people. The land of the Bible helps to shape the narrative of the Bible. The writers of the Bible assume you know the locations, the roadways, and the significance of these a

Season 1: Episode 2 Understanding the History of the Bible

Jun 15th, 2020 16m 7s

When you engage with your Bible, there are many things taking place in and around the text that you might not be aware. Historical context is a hidden reality with the text you are reading. Although the Bible is not a history book, it does cont

Culture is Key To Understanding Scripture

Jun 7th, 2020 14m 5s

One of the most frequently asked questions I would receive as a pastor is "I want to understand the Bible better but it is just too hard. Is there anything I can do to help my Bible study?" In this lesson Dr J explores the idea of culture and w

Culture is Key to Understanding Scripture

Jun 2nd, 2020 16m 1s

When one reads the Bible, they typically ask "What does the Bible mean to me?" The better question to ask first would be "What does the Bible mean?" In this lesson, we look at culture as one of the tools to understanding what the Bible means.

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