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What is truth? . . .and how historical truth relates to religious truth

January 22, 2021 by bible805

Fake news, conflicting viewpoints, frightening world events, how do we know what to believe?
On one level if the confusion over truth were just confined to the political realm or whatever tragedy consumes the news,
one option would be to block the media noise and hope things will get better.

But we can’t do that in all of life.

Because in spiritual realities, truth matters!

This podcast goes on to talk about what Truth is not, what it is, and how history can help us determine what is true.

Below is the podcast and following that a transcript of the notes.

The Bible—Human Story or Divine Revelation? part 2 —with thoughts on Progressive Revelation

January 9, 2021 by bible805

Is the Bible one story?

Or a collection of related, but sometimes contradictory stories?

Does it matter which one it is?

Today we are going to answer those questions in our lesson today by explaining what’s called “progressive revelation,” a big term with a simple meaning that’s incredibly important for you to understand in determining if God is the ultimate Author of the Bible.

Below is a podcast of the topic, then a video, and then notes–but before them is a downloadable handout of the timeline of how long people lived in the Old Testament that shows the importance of oral transmission of the Biblical content. CLICK HERE or on the image to download it. CLICK on the podcast image to play it and the video image to go to it.

The notes are below the video image.

The Bible—Human Story or Divine Revelation?—answer & implications, part 1

January 5, 2021 by bible805

People say God wrote the Bible—but did He?

What does God’s view of time have to do with whether He wrote the Bible or not?

Today we are going to answer these questions, which are foundational to any study of the Bible & discover some very fascinating things about God and Time that prove the answer.

Below is a podcast of the topic, then a video, and then notes–but before them is a downloadable handout of God’s View of Time, a fascinating illustration that helps us see how God gives us prophecy because He is outside of our limited view of time.

Illustration of God's View of Time — This is the illustration talked about in this lesson, click on it to download.

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Why Your Bible Isn’t in Chronological Order-the history & more

December 28, 2020 by bible805

Why our Bibles Aren't in Chronological Order — If it is such a great way to read the Bible, you’d think they would be in this order. This lesson explains the history and challenges of why they aren’t.

Many people would like to read their Bibles in Chronological Order, in the order events happened, but it’s very hard to do because that is not how the books of our Bibles are organized. This podcast will give you the reasons for that and what to do about it. It is a fascinating history with some very practical suggestions.

Following is a podcast and link to a YouTube video on the topic. If you would like a PDF transcript, discussion questions, permission to download and use the video in your small groups or Bible classes and more, sign up for the Bible805 Academy Click on the “View All Courses” link to go to the specifics about this lesson.

Why You Probably Haven’t Read Your Bible in Chronological Order

December 28, 2020 by bible805

Maybe you just don’t like to read! Anything–the Bible or anything else. If that’s the case, it’s perfectly OK as listening, not reading was the way people took in the content of the Bible through most of human history. That’s just one of the reasons, but we have many easy ways to listen to the Bible today and neither that nor any of the other reasons mentioned here should keep us from how it will benefit our lives if we go through it in Chronological Order.

Following is a podcast and link to a YouTube video on the topic. If you would like a PDF transcript, discussion questions, permission to download and use the video in your small groups or Bible classes, and more, sign up for the Bible805 Academy Click on the “View All Courses” link to go to the specifics about this lesson.

9 Reasons to Read or Listen to Your Bible in Chronological Order

December 28, 2020 by bible805

9 Benefits of Reading Your Bible in Chronological Order — Check out these 9 ways the Bible will come alive and real to you in a new way when you read it in Chronological Order.

Going through your Bible in Chronological, Historical order, whether you read it or listen to it is one of the most life-changing things you can do to grow in your Christian life. This podcast will give you 9 specific reasons to do it and Bible805 has many new resources for you to help you that you can download from the links below, including schedules, videos, and materials to use to study the Bible in small groups or Bible classes.