Drifting away from faith – Hebrews E3

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Are we in danger of drifting away from the faith? Can you lose your salvation?
In this episode, we discuss the warnings peppered throughout the Letter to the Hebrews: don’t drift away from the faith; don’t harden your hearts; it’s necessary to grow in spiritual maturity and discernment; don’t grow weary!

We consider the author’s intentions as we talk about the importance of community in being active in our faith and keeping each other on track. We reflect on the need to approach church with soft and open hearts. Moving on to chapter 6, we look at the transition we’re being encouraged to make from basic teachings to deeper understanding, and grapple with the question of whether we can lose our salvation.

Finally, dipping into chapter 12, we explore the contrast between the Mosaic covenant made at Mount Sinai, where the people couldn’t approach God but had to stand at a safe distance, and the new covenant in Jesus which enables believers to approach God and worship joyfully in his presence.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro
(01:40) - The warnings in Hebrews
(02:20) - The warning against drifting away from the faith
(05:30) - Community and active faith
(12:10) - Why does the author give warnings?
(14:30) - The warning against hardening your heart
(16:45) - Having a soft heart
(19:45) - The deceitfulness of sin
(22:29) - Moving towards spiritual maturity
(27:14) - Knowing Christ
(29:29) - Can someone lose their salvation? Hebrews 6
(40:14) - Going back to darkness after being in the light: Hebrews 12

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Drifting away from faith – Hebrews E3

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published about a year ago

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Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro
(01:40) - The warnings in Hebrews
(02:20) - The warning against drifting away from the faith
(05:30) - Community and active faith
(12:10) - Why does the author give warnings?
(14:30) - The warning against hardening your heart
(16:45) - Having a soft heart
(19:45) - The deceitfulness of sin
(22:29) - Moving towards spiritual maturity
(27:14) - Knowing Christ
(29:29) - Can someone lose their salvation? Hebrews 6
(40:14) - Going back to darkness after being in the light: Hebrews 12

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Why is wisdom personified as a woman in Proverbs? This episode opens with a discussion about different ways wisdom is portrayed in Proverbs. We look at wisdom’s personification as a woman, considering the power of this literary device in its original context, whether it is partly a marriage metaphor and how it connects back to Genesis 1 and a design pattern established in creation. We explore three passages from Proverbs chapters 1, 3 and 8 to unpack their meaning. What is our responsibility to accept Wisdom’s call and what happens when we reject it? How do we desire wisdom above material wealth and how does this link to Jesus’ call in the Gospels to value the Kingdom of God above all else? What was the role of wisdom in creation and what does this mean for us? Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (01:55) - How is wisdom personified? (05:30) - Why is wisdom a woman in Proverbs? (10:40) - Exploring Adam and Eve archetypes in Proverbs (15:02) - Proverbs 1.20–33: a warning about rejecting Wisdom’s call (23:19) - Proverbs 3.13–18: desiring wisdom over material wealth (27:49) - Choosing wisdom: now vs eternity (31:34) - Proverbs 8.22–31: wisdom in creation Rooted: Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free. Send us your questions! We'd love to hear from you. Submit your question Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more . Bible Society socials: Facebook Instagram X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey. #Proverbs #Wisdom #BiblicalWisdom #WisdomPersonified #WisdomLiterature #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast…

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What is wisdom in the Bible? – Proverbs E1 40:43

15 weeks ago40:43

40:43

What does it mean to have wisdom? Why should we pursue it and how can we put it into practice? In this episode, we explore how wisdom is presented in the Bible. With particular reference to Proverbs, we discuss the contrast between biblical wisdom and current ideas about self-help. We look at the relationship between age, experience and wisdom, and how wisdom is passed on. We discuss the need to see wisdom modelled in community and explore how Jesus both taught and embodied wisdom. We ask whether the proverbs should be read as general guiding principles or direct promises from God. The conversation closes with thoughts about the superior value of wisdom and character over head knowledge, as well as the uniquely hopeful message Christians have for people asking how to live well today. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Introducing Proverbs (02:00) - What is wisdom in the Bible? (04:30) - Godly wisdom vs self-help (07:00) - Wisdom literature in the Bible (11:25) - Does wisdom only come with age? (22:49) - Wisdom in the New Testament (28:14) - Wisdom is about God communicating (29:29) - Are proverbs meant to be promises? (34:14) - Wisdom and character over mere head knowledge Rooted: Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free. Send us your questions! We'd love to hear from you. Submit your question Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more . Bible Society socials: Facebook Instagram X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey. #Proverbs #Wisdom #BiblicalWisdom #WisdomVsSelfHelp #WisdomLiterature #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast…

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What is faith? – Hebrews E6 38:07

17 weeks ago38:07

38:07

What does it look like to live by faith? What is the relationship between faith and doubt? How can we persevere and grow in faith? This episode focuses on Hebrews 11. We discuss the definition of faith at the beginning of the chapter and what this looks like in a person’s life. From believing in God’s existence to taking him at his word, we explore how this shapes our relationship with him as well as our actions. Touching on the stories of some of the heroes of the faith listed in Hebrews 11, we consider how faith and trust in God are active and future oriented. The conversation also covers the interplay between faith and doubt, the importance of persevering in the faith, and how faith can grow though life experiences. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Understanding Hebrews 11 (05:25) - What is faith? (10:00) - Faith is active (14:00) - Faith in daily life (17:14) - A life shaped by faith – The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs (19:59) - The relationship between doubt and faith (26:34) - Faith, knowledge and a greater love (29:34) - How do we grow in faith? (35:59) - The benediction: Hebrews 13.20–21 Rooted: Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free. Send us your questions! We'd love to hear from you. Submit your question Bible Society: The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more . Bible Society socials: Facebook Instagram X (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey. #Hebrews #Sacrifice #BiblicalSacrifice #Covenant #NewCovenant #MosaicCovenant #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast…

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Transactional or relational? Sacrifice in the Bible – Hebrews E5 41:38

18 weeks ago41:38