Best Gary Livengood Podcasts (2024)

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Colossians | Lesson 31 29:59

2h ago29:59

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Paul includes a very strong warning statement at the end of chapter three about God’s judgment on those who do evil. For those outside of Jesus Christ the judgment is unavoidable, impartial, and consequential. Paul then goes on in chapter four to give the final “role” instruction. His teaching to “masters” (and all who are in similar authority posi…

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Colossians | Lesson 30 29:04

8d ago29:04

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Paul moves on to instruction regarding the master-slave relationship. Even in this difficult reality Paul teaches on what the godly response is to be. We also note the application here to the employer-employee relationship. Additionally, Paul addresses the matter of, “whatever you do…” We look at five points related to that all-encompassing stateme…

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Colossians | Lesson 29 32:13

15d ago32:13

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Paul continues his instruction in the matter of the biblically-defined family. Children are to be obedient to parents. We note that the Scripture does not take this matter flippantly or lightly at all. Parents, perhaps especially fathers here, are to train their children up ultimately, first and foremost, to be disciples of Jesus. We look at some v…

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Colossians | Lesson 28 32:12

1M ago32:12

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Paul begins his teaching on relationships, starting with the family. In this session we focus on the husband-wife relationship, that is, submission and headship. Paul notes that these roles are ordained by God. We recognize that the marriage roles are rooted in the unchangeable historical facts of creation. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…

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Colossians | Lesson 27 32:23

1M ago32:23

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Colossians 3:16-17 Paul gives us the several essentials of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The word of God, instruction from the Scripture, worship within the body of Christ, and being thankful to God. A combination of these practices in the Christian life enables believers to live as Paul instructs us in verse seventeen: do anything and everything…

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Colossians | Lesson 26 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Colossians 3:13-15 Paul mentions three essential relational components that must be practiced between Christians. First is the matter of forgiveness. We look at four crucial promises implied when we forgive someone. Second, Paul addresses the putting on love. This is agape love, the true biblical ideal. It is very important to understand this type …

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Colossians | Lesson 25 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Colossians 3:12 Paul begins to sum up what the “renewal” and the putting on of the new self mean. He begins with three words that are foundational to the Christian faith: chosen, holy, and beloved. He then lists five matters of godly character that Christians are to strive for, to “put on.” We look at these five qualities in detail. Like and follow…

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Colossians | Lesson 24 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Colossians | Lesson 23 33:07

3M ago33:07

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Colossians 3:8-10 Paul exhorts believers to put aside five more sin categories in verse eight. These five are linked together and have much to do with attitude and the tongue. They are extremely damaging to other people. He also addresses the problem of lying between believers. Paul again exhorts Christians in the matter of laying aside the old sel…

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Colossians | Lesson 22 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Paul specifically names five sins in verse five, of which at least four address the matter of sexual sin. The fifth, greed, he relates to idolatry. The seriousness of these iniquities is clear as Paul says that they bring the wrath of God on humanity. They are to have no place in a Christian’s life. We look at the question of what God’s wrath is. L…

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Colossians | Lesson 21 36:54

3M ago36:54

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Paul instructs us that our practice must parallel our position in Christ. He begins here, and continues throughout chapter three, to give the moral and ethical demands of the Christian life. His radical approach to dealing with sin in our lives includes what Paul terms “putting to death” the flesh in order to live holy lives. We look at a number of…

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Colossians | Lesson 20 32:31

3M ago32:31

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Paul begins to give practical instruction on godliness, emphasizing the seeking of heavenly things. He especially addresses the issue of setting our minds on right things, not on empty earthly matters. The reason for this practice is that, as believers, we have “died” to this world and we are now “hidden with Christ in God.” Like and follow us on..…

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Colossians | Lesson 19 30:49

4M ago30:49

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Paul speaks to the third of three deadly doctrines, that of asceticism, or extreme unbiblical self-denial, a type of legalism. Paul says that this asceticism is strictly the teaching of men, but it can actually appear to be wise and holy. Christ’s death and resurrection and the grace of God has set us free from the supposed need to appease God with…

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Colossians | Lesson 18 33:39

4M ago33:39

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Paul addresses his readers about the second of three deadly doctrines in this section of chapter two. The problem at hand is that of angel worship which was being brought into the Colossians church. We look at six dangers of angel worship as well as several warnings about the characteristics of those who practice this type of idolatry. Like and fol…

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Colossians | Lesson 17 32:45

4M ago32:45

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Paul begins here in Colossians 2:16, and continues to the end of the chapter, to address three deadly doctrines of legalism, angel worship, asceticism. In this session we look at the dangerous and common problem of legalism. Paul mentions five areas of legalistic potential: food, drink, festivals, celebrations, and the Sabbath day. Like and follow …

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Colossians | Lesson 16 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Paul continues to address the four results of being made alive together with Christ. The third result is the canceling out of “certificate of debt” against us. The fourth result is that the debt is nailed to the cross. The power of the cross is seen in the disarming of the “rulers and authorities.” Paul says that it was by the cross of Christ that …

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Colossians | Lesson 15 37:23

5M ago37:23

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Paul addresses our spiritual burial with Christ through the work of the cross and also our spiritual resurrection as a result of faith in Jesus. Although we were formerly spiritually dead, He made us alive together with Christ. Paul states the first two of four results of being made alive together with Him. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…

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Colossians | Lesson 14 35:16

5M ago35:16

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Paul continues to emphasize our position in Christ. We are “made complete” in Him. We take a look at the practical implications of that statement. We are also circumcised spiritually in Him. This is a circumcision that sets us free from the otherwise necessary dominion of sin. Additionally, Paul, yet again, gives us another facet of Christ’s deity;…

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Colossians | Lesson 13 39:58

5M ago39:58

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In this lesson Paul makes a strong and Irrefutable statement about the deity of Jesus Christ. Paul has talked previously about our willing captivity to Jesus Christ as opposed to being captives to Satan and the world. What does life look like as a willing captive to Jesus? Four points: bring every thought captive to Christ, follow the Master’s agen…

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Colossians | Lesson 12 44:50

5M ago44:50

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In the session, Paul instructs his readers to be devoted, not deluded. Don’t be fooled by Satan’s deception or by persuasive worldly philosophies even though they may sound wise or profound. Paul exhorts us to five important practices: walk in Christ, be firmly rooted in Him, be established in your faith just as you were instructed, and always over…

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Colossians | Lesson 11 35:29

6M ago35:29

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In the lesson, Paul mentions four struggles that he faces on behalf of the Colossian church and must address for their edification. First, that their hearts may be encouraged, not discouraged by wrong teaching. Second, that they may be knit together, rather than divided by false teachers. Third, that they may attain to all the wealth that comes fro…

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Colossians | Lesson 10 36:29

6M ago36:29

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Verses 26-29.Paul teaches about the mystery of the gospel, hidden for ages, but now manifested. The mystery was Christ in us. Paul is careful to note that gentiles are included in God’s plan. Paul encapsulates the mission of the church in that he wants to proclaim Christ to every man, admonishing and teaching with great wisdom in order to make all …

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Colossians | Lesson 9 36:33

9M ago36:33

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In verses 23-25, Paul continues addressing the all-important matter of being firmly established and steadfast in our walk with Christ. He talks about his own position in the church including the reality of suffering and his own willingness to do so on behalf of believers and in obedience to the Lord. God may call us to the same! Additionally, Paul …

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Colossians | Lesson 8 40:47

9M ago40:47

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The Apostle Paul closes out this great Christological passage by proclaiming Jesus Christ to be reconciler of all things in verses 20-23. Paul organized his thoughts in groupings of threes. Three facets of reconciliation, three conditions we were in before Jesus reconciled us to himself, three spiritual states we are after reconciliation, and three…

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Colossians | Lesson 7 33:50

9M ago33:50

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Paul continues in verses 16-20, to teach about the nature and the work of Christ. Not only is Jesus Christ the creator of all things, He is the purpose or goal of creation. As God Himself, Jesus pre-existed all things and He holds all things together. In regard to the church, Jesus is the head, the origin, and the pre-eminent One. Again addressing …

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Colossians | Lesson 6 42:01

9M ago42:01

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In verse thirteen, Paul begins what many consider to be the greatest christological passage in the entire New testament. Paul addresses the potential heresies creeping into the church at Colossi. Paul makes the reality of both Jesus’ divinity and Jesus’ humanity abundantly clear. In this session we learn that Jesus is the Christian’s means of deliv…

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Colossians | Lesson 5 35:08

10M ago35:08

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We continue in verses 9-12 in the study of Paul’s intercessory prayer for the Colossians. Paul prays that the believers at Colossi would not only increase in the knowledge of God, but that they would have greater power in the Lord, being steadfast and patient. Paul emphasizes the importance of being thankful and that God has actually qualified us t…

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Colossians | Lesson 4 39:21

10M ago39:21

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Verses 6-12. We look at the fifth of five truths of the gospel Paul has given in verses 5-8; the Colossians had, “understood the grace of God in truth.” Two aspects of legalism are discussed in relation to this. Also, we begin the study of Paul’s prayer of intercession including the matters of knowing God’s will, walking in a manner worthy of the L…

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Colossians | Lesson 3 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

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In this session of Colossians Paul commends the Colossian church on their faith, hope, and love as well as giving his readers five important and relevant truths about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…

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Colossians | Lesson 2 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

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In the second session of Colossians we look at two very positive and admirable words that Paul uses to describe the Colossian believers as well as powerful declarations which God makes about being “in Christ.” Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…

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Colossians | Lesson 1 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

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In our first session in Colossians we look at some back ground of the book, four theological problems that Paul will address in this epistle, and Paul’s salutation to the church at Colossi. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…

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2 Peter | Lesson 17 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

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In our final session in second peter, we continue and finish the eight exhortations that the Apostle Peter gives us as to how we are to live in light of Jesus’ return.

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2 Peter | Lesson 16 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

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We look at the problem of those who have never heard of Jesus or the gospel, the intense conditions at Jesus return, and the first two of the final eight exhortations in Second Peter.

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2 Peter | Lesson 15 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

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Peter continues to address the problem of those who deny the Lord’s return as well as those wonder about the seeming delay of The Second Coming.

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2 Peter | Lesson 14 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

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In chapter three, Peter teaches about the second coming of Christ. In this session Peter addresses the problem of those who deny the Lord’s literal physical return.

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2 Peter | Lesson 13 40:38

1+ y ago40:38

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Peter finishes chapter two with relentless warnings about false teachings, describing their spiritual condition and how they entice even believers. Also, those who follow false teachers may have been saved, but they are horribly snared by sin.

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2 Peter | Lesson 12 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

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Peter continues to tell us about the wicked and ungodly character of the false teachers in the categories of their animality and avarice.

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2 Peter | Lesson 11 40:00

1+ y ago40:00

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Beginning in 2 Peter 2:10, Peter addresses three extremely serious categories of wickedness practiced by false teachers and the consequences of these. We study the first two; audacity and animality.

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2 Peter | Lesson 10 39:51

1+ y ago39:51

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2 Peter 2:4-9. Peter addresses the matter of inescapable judgement coming on false teachers. He uses four references to Old Testament events to prove God's righteous judgement on those trying to mislead the church.

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2 Peter | Lesson 9 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter addresses the inevitable judgment and destruction of false teachers and we look at an overview of the varying states of the soul described in the Bible after death.

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2 Peter | Lesson 8 40:36

3+ y ago40:36

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2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter continues addressing the character of the false teachers as well as describing their extremely dangerous impact in the church.

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2 Peter | Lesson 7 37:42

3+ y ago37:42

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Peter emphasizes the origin of the Scripture is in the Holy Spirit, not mere human thought, and that false teachers and false prophets introduce non-biblical destructive teaching in the church.

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2 Peter | Lesson 6 45:30

4y ago45:30

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The testimony of God the Father in the Transfiguration that Jesus is Messiah and the objective testimony of the Scriptures of Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and incarnate God.

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2 Peter | Lesson 5 44:35

4y ago44:35

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2nd Peter 1:12-16. Peter’s heart as a pastor in continuing to reminding his readers of truth; the first two of four categorical witnesses as to how we know Christianity is true.

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2 Peter | Lesson 4 38:21

4y ago38:21

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2 Peter 1:9-11. Peter emphasizes the application of the virtues from verses 5-7 and through their practice to make certain of salvation.

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2 Peter | Lesson 3 46:42

4y ago46:42

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Peter gives us the “Golden Chain of Virtues” that ought to mark our character as Christians and then encourages us to be fruitful in the qualities.

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2 Peter | Lesson 2 43:46

4y ago43:46

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Peter says God has given us all we need for life and godliness; we look at nine blessings related to that, as well as two results of God's magnificent promises.

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2 Peter | Lesson 1 44:52

4y ago44:52

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We begin our study in 2 Peter. 2 Peter was written to defend the faith against false teachers and false doctrines. Peter begins the epistle by telling his readers that he is both an apostle and a servant.

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Habakkuk | Lesson 19 37:47

4y ago37:47

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God is the salvation of His people and although judgment is coming, Habakkuk, having recalled the power and glory of the Lord, makes one of the greatest commitments to the Living God in all of the Bible.

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