Paul shows how Christ can be the founder of a new humanity and the one who puts the cosmos back in order.
Colossians Hymn: 1.17-18a
These verses represent the transitional section of the hymn and explain the Church's role in the world.
Colossians Hymn: 1.15b-16
What does it mean for Christ to be "the firstborn of all creation?"
Colossians Hymn: 1.15a
What does it mean for Christ to be "the image of the invisible God?"
Colossians Hymn: Structure
The Christological hymn in Colossians is the foundation of the entire letter's theology. And, structure carries meaning. So, what is the structure of the hymn?
Living with Asperger's - Interview with Nick Peters
What's it like living with Asperger Syndrome? Find out from someone who has it, Nick Peters. You can learn more about Nick's ministry at https://www.deeperwatersapologetics.com/
What's Wrong with Judging Others?
Why does Jesus say we shouldn't judge others? Does this mean we can never talk about problems we see in the world or help other people with their problems?
The Significance of Resurrection
Why is resurrection important, and what makes the Christian version of resurrection significant?
The Real Meaning of Hope
On Christianity, "hope" is not a wishful optimism about the future. So, what is it?
New Testament Origins 7: Translation
The final episode in our series on NT origins covers how we get from the Greek New Testament to the English New Testament.
New Testament Origins 6: Textual Transmission
How did the New Testament make it from ancient times to today? What about all those copies?
New Testament Origins 5: The Canon
How did those particular books and letters get into the New Testament? Why them and not others?
New Testament Origins 4: The Gospels
How did the Gospels get created? In this episode, we're going to look at the "who?" "what?" "when?" "how?" and "why?" to see if we can't get a better picture of what was going on back then.
New Testament Origins 3: Letters
Exactly what are the epistles that we find in the NT, and what was their role in the growth of the early church?
New Testament Origins 2: Early Oral Tradition
The leaders of the early church put together official statements of their theology, which were passed on orally. We still have some of these today. What are they?
New Testament Origins 1: Word of Mouth Communication
There were no audio or video recorders in the ancient world, and it was awhile before anyone wrote down stuff about Jesus. So, how did information about what he said and did survive?
What if God Didn't Send People to Hell?
What if God gave everyone exactly what they wanted? What would that look like?
Adopting a Child with Special Needs - Interview with Jen Willis
In this interview, Jen Willis shares with us what it is like to a adopt a child with special needs and what it means for you, your family, and the child you are adopting.
Getting to Know Jehovah's Witnesses - Interview with Mike Felker
In this interview, Mike Felker shares with us about Jehovah’s Witnesses - who they are, what they believe, and what the rest of us should know about them.
Death of the American Church
Young people are leaving the church. Have they given up on Christianity? What do we do about it?