Best Generation Balme Podcasts (2024)

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #2 45:52

7d ago45:52

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John 1:1-5 Henry begins a verse-by-verse commentary on the Greek of the Gospel of John, pointing out significant Greek meanings as he moves from verse to verse. Verse 1 The Greek word “pros” (often translated “with”, as in John 1:1-2) and is often translated as “. . . and the word was with God.” However, this Greek word “pros” means “to”, “by” (as …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #1 39:27

27d ago39:27

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Henry launches this podcast series of the Gospel of John with a quick overview. What follows is a bulleted list of his introductory comments, then Henry’s comments on verses 1-5 of Chapter 1. The Gospel of John was written in Koine Greek, the lingua franca of the time. Koine is a language descendent of Attic Greek, spoken about 300-400 years before…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 3 John #14 35:05

1M ago35:05

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Show notes #14: 3rd Epistle of John Verses 1, 3, 4, 8 In these verses the Greek word, “alethea”, (which appears frequently in all of John’s writings) should instead be printed, “Truth” since it is not one truth out of many, but is instead synonymous with Christ Jesus. In addition, early Quakers also saw this word “alethea” as not just a truth, but …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 13 Pages 30-31 47:12

3M ago47:12

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Our beliefs regarding true repentance and Christ as the Eternal Foundation, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends' (1913). True repentance involves a transformation of one’s whole way of thinking and conducting oneself leading to holiness and humility. We strive to be faithful to the teachings …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 12 Pages 29-30 41:42

3M ago41:42

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Our basic beliefs concerning the meaning and nature of true salvation, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Our belief is that the Spirit of Christ is inwardly revealed as a light that first convicts us of our sinfulness and then leads us to an emancipation from sinning, if obeyed. A …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 11 Pages 27-29 37:14

4M ago37:14

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Our testimony regarding ‘plain speech’ and ‘plain dress’, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). In this session we explain the meaning and use of what is called ‘plain speech’. Likewise the wearing of ‘plain dress’. Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Conrad Lindes of O…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 10 Pages 24-27 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Our testimony regarding judicial oaths and our beliefs regarding the Bible, from 'A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Friends object to the double standard set up by the taking of judicial oaths; if we speak, we must speak truthfully at all times. We accept the divine authority of the Holy…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 09 Pages 23-24 44:12

4M ago44:12

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Our testimony against war and for peace, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). As Quaker pacifists, our testimony is not only against war but also against the spirit of war. A follower of Christ is one whose profession and life conforms to the example of Christ. He commands us to love …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 08 Pages 22-23 43:24

4M ago43:24

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Our beliefs regarding observing the Lord’s Supper, from 'A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Christ did not command His disciples to institute any new outward rite or ritual. Rather, the real communion between Christ and His church is only maintained by a real participation in His divine n…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 07 Pages 19-22 45:41

5M ago45:41

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Our beliefs regarding true baptism as being spiritual, as an ‘immersion’ into the Divine, not into physical water, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Conrad Lindes of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) discuss pages 19-22 from ohio…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 06 Pages 15-19 49:13

5M ago49:13

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Our beliefs regarding ministry and ministers, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Ministry is a gift bestowed by God on whomever He chooses for a given time and place: it is not that the minister speaks but that God speaks through His minister, the intermediary. True Gospel ministry …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #13 Chapter 5 Verse13 through 2 John Verse 13 36:03

5M ago36:03

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Henry begins this session by taking questions and comments regarding 1 John 5:1-12 commenting on several vital words/phrases included in those verses such as: “the way”, “the life”, “eternal life” and “truth”. About seven minutes into the podcast, Henry goes on to begin his comments on 1 John 5:13-21, and then on to 2 John 1-13. Verse 5:17 The King…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 05 Pages 14 - 15 44:00

5M ago44:00

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Our beliefs regarding true spiritual worship being a waiting upon the Lord, that is, a waiting for the Lord (for a manifestation of Him within us) and a waiting on the Lord (to learn His will), from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Co…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #12 Chapter 5 Verses 1 - 12 38:49

5M ago38:49

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The notes from this podcast provide an abbreviated (verse by verse) summation of selected, important Greek words: Henry begins the session by quickly reviewing and commenting on a phrase from 1 John 5:1: Verse 5:1 When, in this First Epistle of John, the author uses the phrase, “born of God”, the Greek means a spiritual birth from God. The word, “o…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 04 Pages 12-14 40:32

5M ago40:32

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Our beliefs regarding the doctrine of the ‘Trinity’ (we are non-trinitarian), resurrection (as being spiritual) and true worship (being in the Spirit), from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Conrad Lindes of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conser…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #11 Chapter 4 Verse 16 - Chapter 5 Verse 5 29:37

5M ago29:37

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The notes from this podcast follow not so much a narrative as a more abbreviated (verse by verse) summation of selected, important Greek words from 1 John 4:16-5:5. The comments follow: Verses 4:16-21 The word for “love” (used throughout 1 John) is the Koine Greek word, “agape”, an unconditional love which carries a strong sense of “do unto others …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 03 Pages 9-12 56:38

6M ago56:38

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Our fundamental beliefs regarding God, Christ (as both fully divine and fully human) and our reconciliation with God through Christ, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Conrad Lindes of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) discuss pag…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #10 Chapter 4 Verses 7-16 35:08

6M ago35:08

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The podcast begins with a question about a commentator’s interpretation given in a particular commentary on the word, “schism”. The commentator seemed to believe that the individuals who left John’s congregation may have been pushed out, rather than having left by their own decision. Henry responds that there is really nothing in 1 John that seems …

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 02 Pages 7-9 44:50

6M ago44:50

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Our fundamental beliefs regarding God, Christ (as both fully divine and fully human) and our reconciliation with God through Christ, from ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’ (1913). Recording of the Zoom session where Henry Jason and Conrad Lindes of Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) discuss pag…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #09 Chapter 4 Verses 2-6 39:44

6M ago39:44

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Show notes #09 1 John 4:2-6 This wide-ranging podcast opens with a quick review of session eight concerning 1 John 4:2. The podcast then continues with a reexamination of 1 John 4:2-6, which is an additional exploration of biblical translation and interpretation. Interwoven through the rest of the podcast are points on the linguistic and grammatica…

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A Brief Synopsis, Session 01 Pages 1-6 45:20

6M ago45:20

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Introduction to, and historical context of, ‘A Brief Synopsis of the Principles and Testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends’, 1913. This first session of thirteen covers the minutes of adoption that constitute the approval of this work by the then seven conservative (Wilburite) yearly meetings in North America, as well as explaining the ter…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #08 Chapter 3 Verse 11 - Chapter 4 Verses 1-6 36:32

8M ago36:32

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In this podcast on 1 John 3:11-4:6 , Henry does a great deal of looking at the Greek of this epistle, exploring both the original and variant meanings of the especially significant words. Many, but not all of those words are below. Chapter 3 Verse 11 Henry has mentioned in previous sessions, the meaning of these related Greek words, “angelia”: mess…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #07 Chapter 2 Verse 28 - Chapter 3 Verses 1-10 37:49

9M ago37:49

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In this podcast, Henry devotes most of his attention to 2:28-3:3, with the last several minutes devoted to some linguistic issues found in 1 John 3:4-10. 1 John 2 Verse 28 The Greek word “ean” which is typically mis-translated as “when” in verse 28 is more correctly translated, “if ever”. The change to “if ever” enhances the other often mis-transla…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #06 Chapter 2 Verses 26-28 42:48

9M ago42:48

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Before going on to this passage in 1 John:26-28, Henry goes back to the previous session, #5 (1 John 2:25) to further discuss the Greek word “epangelia” which is Greek for “promise”. It is related to the Greek words “angelia”: message; “angelos”: messenger/angel; “euangelion”: good news/gospel. Next follows about a twenty-minute discussion from ver…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #05 Chapter 2 Verses 18-27 44:09

9M ago44:09

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Before going on to this passage in 1 John:18-27, Henry goes back to the previous session to further discuss the Greek word “kosmos”. In addition to the many meanings discussed in session #4, another one of the primary meanings of this word is one with a negative connotation: worldliness; a worldly way of acting, and that we should not be conformed …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #04 Chapter 2 Verses 12-17 33:44

9M ago33:44

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The notes from this podcast follow not so much a narrative as a more abbreviated (verse by verse) summation of selected, important comments from the podcast. The comments follow: Verse 12: “little children” in Greek is the plural form of the word “teknion". When addressing adults or a congregation, it is an endearing term of affection, and does not…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #03 Chapter 1 Verses 1-11 37:48

10M ago37:48

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#03 1 John 2:1-11 When in 1 John 2:1, John refers to the recipients as “dear children”, the Greek word he uses for them is teknion, which here means one's “spiritual child.” In the context in which he is writing (to adults, not to literal children) there is no direct corollary in English. Thus, perhaps a close meaning in this context might be “dear…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #02 Chapter 1 Verses 5-10 45:22

10M ago45:22

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#02 1 John 1:5-10 In 1John 1:5-10, Henry makes specific mention of foundational vocabulary. These words are also foundational concepts in Quaker understanding. While some nuances are explored in the podcast, there are too many to mention here. Below are a few of the words/concepts that are discussed: “Message” (v. 5) “angelion” in Greek. “Light” (v…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of 1 John #01 Chapter 1 Verses 1-4 26:08

10M ago26:08

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The epistles in the Holy Scriptures are often letters from an author to someone else. However, In the case of the epistle 1 John, it is more of an essay, a treatise, a sermon or message that was sent out to early Christian believers. The name, “John” was common in the years of the early church, and it is possible that these three epistles (1 John, …

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of Mark #28 Mark 15:33-16:20 39:55

10M ago39:55

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The sour wine given to Jesus on the cross (15:36) may have been meant as a sedative to ease pain. As in our not too distant past, people could be given liquor to ease their pain. In 15:38, the curtain to the Holy of Holies in the temple being torn in two could symbolize there now was full access to God through the sacrifice of Jesus of Himself. 15:…

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Conservative Friends Bible Study of Mark #27 Mark 14:53-15:32 46:06

11M ago46:06

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At the time of Jesus, Palestine was a province of Rome, which held complete control over the area. Rome reserved the authority to put someone to death, so for a local government to put someone to death required Roman approval. The meeting of the Sanhedrin at night to try Jesus (14:53 and following) was highly irregular, and not a typical time for g…

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EOF02 The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 2 The First Separation, 1821 - 1828 22:41

11M ago22:41

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This episode is a reading of Chapter 2, The First Separation, 1821 – 1828. It covers the Ohio experience of the tragic Orthodox – Hicksite split in American Quakerism. It reports on some awkward moments of Quaker history. Learning about this era for the first time can be startling. Many of the actors did not behave in a way that one expects of eith…

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EOF01 The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Chapter 1 The Early History, 1774 -1821 40:21

12M ago40:21

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This episode is a reading of Chapter 1, The early History, 1775 to 1821. It covers the first Quaker immigrants into the Ohio territory and how they were able to establish a community of Friends there. It explains how indulged, preparative, monthly, quarterly Meetings were formed under the care of Baltimore Yearly Meeting and how eventually Ohio Yea…

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EOF00 The Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. Forward and Introduction. 24:34

1y ago24:34

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This episode marks the start of a reading of Eye of Faith, A History of Ohio Yearly Meeting Conservative. by William P. Taber Jr. Bill Taber grew up in Ohio Yearly Meeting, attended Earlham School of Religion, and authored several books. Thus, he was in a good position to write a book on the yearly meeting’s history. In a review of one of Taber’s b…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #032 Advice to New Friends (part 4 of 4) 56:40

1y ago56:40

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Chapter 20, Session #32 (Part 4 of 4 parts) On advice, counsel and exhortation to those who have newly turned from darkness within, to the Light of Christ within themselves. Part 4 of Chapter 20 begins with a review and further discussion of where we left off in Part 3. In your holy “form” of meeting together, have your mind in that love, life, vir…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #031 Advice to New Friends (part 3 of 4) 40:57

1y ago40:57

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Chapter 20, Session #31 (Part 3 of 4 parts) pertaining to advice, counsel and exhortation to those who have newly turned from darkness within, to the Light of Christ within themselves. Part 3 of Chapter 20 begins with a review and further discussion of the previous paragraphs discussed in Part 2, and it goes on to discuss the next several paragraph…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #030 Advice to New Friends (part 2 of 4) 40:22

1y ago40:22

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Chapter 20, Session #30 (Part 2 of 4 parts) pertaining to advice, counsel and exhortation to those who have newly turned from darkness within, to the Light of Christ within themselves. Part 2 of Chapter 20 begins with a review and further discussion of the last paragraphs discussed in Part 1, going on to discuss several more paragraphs. The evil sp…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #029 Advice to New Friends (part 1 of 4) 41:17

1y ago41:17

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Chapter 20, Session #29 (Part 1 of 4) pertaining to advice, counsel and exhortation to those who have newly turned from darkness within, to the Light of Christ within themselves. To hear and obey the Word in your mouth and in your heart, you must understand and focus on the goal of that precious appearance of the Light of Christ within, that you sh…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #028 Perfection (part 2 of 2) 39:57

1y ago39:57

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This podcast is the second of two parts covering Chapter 19 of The True Christian’s Faith and Experience concerning the doctrine of perfection. Today, it is common to misunderstand the meaning of the words “perfect” and “perfection” as they were used in Shewen’s time. These words most often meant “fully developed” (complete) and “full development”,…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #027 Perfection (part 1 of 2) 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

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This podcast is the first of two parts covering Chapter 19 of The True Christian’s Faith and Experience concerning the doctrine of perfection. Today, it is common to misunderstand the meaning of the words “perfect” and “perfection” as they were used in Shewen’s time. These words most often meant “fully developed” (complete) and “full development”, …

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #026 Miracles (part 2 of 2) 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

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This podcast is the second of a two part episode covering Chapter 18 of The True Christian’s Faith and Experience concerning Outward and Inward Miracles. To be cleansed of sin and know it stopped, and the heart and mind cleansed of all that would defile it are greater miracles than outward physical miracles. These inward miracles are of absolute ne…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #025 Miracles (part 1 of 2) 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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This podcast is the first of a two part episode covering Chapter 18 of The True Christian’s Faith and Experience concerning Outward and Inward Miracles. All miracles noted in the Old Testament were done through the power of God and were in themselves signs. We do not read of very many in scripture being converted by these outward miracles. When Chr…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #024 Grace 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

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This podcast covers Chapter 17 and is devoted to The True Christian’s Faith and Experience concerning grace and the possibility of falling away from it. Grace has appeared to all men, but all men do not accept it. Those who do not, do not know its power to save. All that do accept it are taught to reject ungodliness and worldly cravings and to live…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #023 Revelation (part 2 of 2) 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

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This podcast is devoted to the second half of Chapter 16 on the true Christian’s faith and experience concerning the gospel of salvation. The nominal Christian can profess and hear this gospel, yet never hear the voice of the Son of God and never enjoy the privileges of the gospel prophesied of by the prophets. The titular Christian who disdains th…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #022 Revelation (part 1 of 2) 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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This podcast is devoted to the first half of Chapter 16 on the true Christian’s faith and experience concerning the gospel of salvation. The true Christian believes the gospel of life and salvation. The true Christian also obeys this gospel. And life and immortality are brought to light through it. The light of this gospel shines in his heart. He h…

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Guiding not by Rules or Forms, but by the Light: A reading of Ohio Yearly Meeting's Book of Discipline #05 Marriage, Peace and other topics 33:33

1+ y ago33:33

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This is the final reading of Ohio Yearly Meeting’s Book of Discipline. It begins with the section on marriage and concludes with the section on wills. 1) 00:42 MARRIAGE a) 03:34 Marriage Procedure b) 10:50 Marriage Outside the Care of the Meeting c) 11:16 Additional Counsel 2) 12:34 MEMBERS IN NEED 3) 13:09 FUNERALS AND BURIAL GROUNDS 4) 14:55 MEMO…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #021 Revelation 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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This session is devoted to Chapter 15 in the true Christian’s faith and experience concerning Revelation. Many Christians say there is no revelation these days. Revelation has ceased. There is no spiritual vision to be known now. However, the testimony of the true Christian is: where there is no spiritual vision, that is a perishing state. “None kn…

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Guiding not by Rules or Forms, but by the Light: A reading of Ohio Yearly Meeting's Book of Discipline #04 Ministry and Oversight 24:34

1+ y ago24:34

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This is a continuation of a reading of Ohio Yearly Meeting’s Book of Discipline. It covers Ministry and Oversight. 1) 00:17 MINISTRY AND OVERSIGHT a) 00:20 Overseers i) 00:52 Appointment and Renewal of Overseers ii) 02:01 Duties of Overseers iii) 04:09 Meetings of the Overseers iv) 05:01 Special Counsel for the Consideration of Overseers b) 05:55 E…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #020 The Movement of the Holy Spirit and the Old Serpent. 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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This session is devoted to Chapter 14 on the true Christian’s faith and experience concerning the movements in the hearts of men of the spirit of God and the spirit of the serpent. The true Christian is empowered with a heavenly spirit of discerning. He perceives the power of sin and how the old serpent in the Garden of Eden has grown so powerful i…

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The True Christian’s Faith and Experience #019 Chapter 13, A Holy Life 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

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This session is devoted to Chapter 13 on the true Christian’s faith and experience concerning a holy life. The duty of a true Christian is to live a holy life and to keep God’s holy will and commandments. He must reject the works of the devil and the vanities of the world. He loves the “law of God written in his heart.” Being in this state, it is h…

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