Wednesday in the Word is the podcast that explains what the Bible means and how we figure it out. Unlike a traditional sermon, the focus is on learning to figure out what the Bible says. In addition to going verse by verse through the Bible, we go concept by concept focusing on what the original author intended to say in context. We also compare interpretative options and talk about how to choose between them. This podcast has no advertisements or donation requests. It is free to all who wan ...
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Faith as a fruit of the Spirit is not a feeling or belief, but a transformative worldview based on four core convictions.By Krisan Marotta
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Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn't doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.By Krisan Marotta
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Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God's kindness, it's intentionally acting to benefit others.By Krisan Marotta
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Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.By Krisan Marotta
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We typically think of peace as fruit of the Spirit as "peace of mind." But most often Scripture speaks of peace as unity among believers.By Krisan Marotta
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Scripture teaches believers have joy as a fruit of the Spirit in the middle of struggles. Joy is confidence based on hope.By Krisan Marotta
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Scripture teaches a second aspect to love as a fruit of the Spirit which concerns how believers relate to each other as a church and community.By Krisan Marotta
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A deep dive into Scripture to understand what love is as a fruit of the Spirit. Spoiler: It is not a feeling.By Krisan Marotta
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The entire argument of Galatians in one podcast! Understanding the themes of Galatians is the foundation for our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Knowing the context surrounding the list is the crucial first step.By Krisan Marotta
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The latest news from Krisan Marotta and the Wednesday in the Word podcast: New series on the Fruit of the Spirit starts March 6.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul encourages his listeners to invest their lives in truth. We reap what we sow. If we seek teachers who flatter and entertain us, that is what we will harvest. God is not mocked. He knows what we seek.By Krisan Marotta
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14 Galatians 5:25-6:5 Bear Each Others’ Burdens
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As he closes the letter, Paul explains how the fact that we all believe the same gospel translates into our lives as a community. First, he urges us to stop competing with our teammates. Then Paul explains how to respond when someone stumbles on this metaphorical race to glory.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul argues we don't need the Law to keep us from pursuing sin. We have something better. We have the Spirit of God teaching us to pursue goodness.By Krisan Marotta
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In the final chapters, he develops his third major theme which is the freedom the gospel brings. Because the gospel solves our two biggest problems, it brings freedom from the law and freedom from slavery to sin.By Krisan Marotta
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11 Galatians 4:21-31 A Tale of Two Mothers
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In the story of Abraham we find two sons, two wives, two covenants, two mountains, and two cities. So we have only two options. One option leads to eternal life in the kingdom of God. The other leads to destruction.By Krisan Marotta
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10 Galatians 4:12-20 Leadership in action
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In his fourth argument, Paul appeals to the Galatians to return to the true gospel based on his deep affection and concern for them.By Krisan Marotta
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The Judaizers teach you need to place yourself under the guardianship of the Law. Why would adults want to return the restrictions of childhood? Like a child who has come of age, you have graduated from the guardianship of the Law.By Krisan Marotta
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08 Galatians 3:23-29 Graduation from the Law
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The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.By Krisan Marotta
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07 Galatians 3:15-22 The Deal and the Promise
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Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.By Krisan Marotta
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In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.By Krisan Marotta
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05 Galatians 2:11-21 Did Jesus die for nothing?
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Paul includes rebuking Peter as part of his defense. Paul could rebuke Peter because they had the same view of the gospel. This incident serves two purposes: 1) it furthers Paul’s claim that he and the apostles teach the same gospel; and 2) it introduces this issue of whether gentile believers must keep the law.…
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04 Galatians 2:1-10 Nothing but the Truth
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Fourteen years after his conversion, Paul went to Jerusalem to consult with the other apostles. They added nothing to his understanding and gave him the right hand of fellowship.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul argues he received his gospel first-hand as a revelation from the risen Lord. His lack of contact with the other apostles proves the divine origin of his understanding.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul opens his letter by defending his authority and his gospel. He argues you can recognize the true gospel by its source and its substance.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul wrote this letter around 49 AD, about 15 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus to churches he founded during his first missionary journey. After Paul left, the Judaizers began teaching the Galatians they must keep the law to be fully Christian. Paul wrote this letter in response.By Krisan Marotta
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The podcast is on break for some much needed study time before we start a new series.By Krisan Marotta
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11 2Thessalonians 3:1-18 Handling the lazy
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Paul closes with with three directives regarding work: 1) follow Paul's example of being willing to support himself; 2) work to meet your own needs; and 3) stop enabling those who won't work.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul reassures the Thessalonians that Christ has not returned because certain events must happen first. But they can take comfort that Christ will return to bring both justice and salvation for those who believe.By Krisan Marotta
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09 2Thessalonians 1:1-12 Handling suffering
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Paul encourages a suffering church by reminding them of the certainty of God's justice and judgment. One day their suffering will end. But more importantly their faithful response through suffering is evidence that they will inherit a place in the kingdom of God.By Krisan Marotta
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08 1Thessalonians 5:12-28 Handling community
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Paul closes this letter with what appears to be an arbitrary list of exhortations. However, the list follows a theme, as Paul explains how a church community should treat each other.By Krisan Marotta
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07 1Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 The Day of the Lord
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Paul explains what it means to be alert, awake and prepared for judgment day: have faith. Christians know how the world will end and we do not have to fear it. Jesus died for us so that we might live with him.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul deals with a second issues related to how live as a Christian: work. His advice is strive to follow God, rather than impact the world.By Krisan Marotta
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Easter: Why the resurrection is important
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On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It matters whether something is real or not. It also matters whether an idea is true or not. The historical fact is Jesus rose from the dead, and it makes a difference that he did.By Krisan Marotta
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05 1Thessalonians 4:1-8 Handling sexuality
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In 1Thessalonians 4, Paul addresses specific questions and issues in the Thessalonian church. First, Paul addresses how Christians should handle their sexuality. Then he tackles work.By Krisan Marotta
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04 1Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Investing in people
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While Paul laments his inability to visit the Thessalonians, he rejoices over their faithful response to the gospel. Paul claims his crowning joy is seeing people like them respond to the gospel.By Krisan Marotta
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Paul explains how he conducted himself at Thessalonica and why his message his trustworthy. Today we face the same choice: whether or not to believe Paul.By Krisan Marotta
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02 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Faith, love and hope
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In their first year of faith, Paul sees three changes that confirm the genuine belief of the Thessalonians: their "work of faith," "labor of love," and "steadfastness of hope."By Krisan Marotta
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Paul is writing to a very young church of people from different ethnic groups in a city that is intensely hostile to them. Paul wants to encourage them to persevere in the faith and clarify some issues that confuse them.By Krisan Marotta
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In this final section, we offer some advice on how to evaluate your current relationships and what to talk through before you say "I do."By Krisan Marotta
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If the cultural view of sexuality, what is the biblical view? Is it just a list of dos, don'ts, and not yets? The question I want to address in this section is: What are you waiting for and why is it worth it? We find those answers in the Song of Solomon.By Krisan Marotta
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We compare and contrasts the different kinds of relationships: biblical marriage, secular marriage, friendship, dating, friends with benefits, and an ideal Christian courtship.By Krisan Marotta
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When it comes to dating, sex and romance, a majority of college students report being "profoundly upset" about their own behavior. Our goal in this seminar is to show you a better way.By Krisan Marotta
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Why do a podcast on what the Bible means and how we know when we’re practically drowning in online sermons? Because Bible study is a lost art.By Krisan Marotta
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The angel tells Joseph to take Mary as his wife because Mary is about to have a son through the power of the Holy Spirit. Then the angel also tells Joseph something about this son. Who does the angel say this child is?By Krisan Marotta
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Each one of us must decide what to do with Jesus. Sitting on the fence is not an option. The stumbling block is not lack of evidence. The stumbling block is the stubbornness of our hearts. In the end, we do not believe, because we do not want to believe.By Krisan Marotta
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For the second time, Matthew quotes an Old Testament prophecy as predictive prophecy. Isaiah says 'Behold my servant' and explains something about how the Servant will act. Matthew shows us this is out Jesus acted.By Krisan Marotta
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The Sabbath played a big role in the worsening relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees. Matthew gives us only these two stories. By the end of the second story, we learn that Pharisees are planning to kill Jesus partly because of his views on the Sabbath.By Krisan Marotta
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For people who are self-satisfied and indifferent to God, miracles change nothing. They believe they already have wisdom and they reject Jesus. But those who are know they are needy and weary understand the miracles and embrace the wisdom of Jesus teaching. To them Jesus promises rest.By Krisan Marotta
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61 Matthew 11:16-24 Woe to unrepentant cities
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What Malachi predicted is finally happening. This generation finally stands in the presence of the herald and the Messiah. How does this generation receive that message? Jesus explains with an analogy: Jesus and John are like children sitting in the marketplace playing the flute and calling to their friends to dance, but their friends refuse…
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60 Matthew 11:7-15 John the Baptist’s role
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Jesus was so different from the Messiah people expected, even John the Baptist had moments where he wondered if Jesus was the Messiah. If he’s really a prophet, how could John become confused? In this passage, Jesus answers that question.By Krisan Marotta
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