In this episode, the group talks about the Bible and if we need to believe everything contained in it in order to be saved? They also talk about reading the Bible in context to see a clearer representation of the character of God. In the end, it’s through His grace and love that we are saved but our actions should be a reflection of that grace and the best representation of that is seen in the pages of the Bible.

References:

1 Timothy 3:16

Derek’s Articles On Biblical Credibility - https://lightengroup.org/creation-and-creator-old-testament-copying-series-1/

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In this episode, the group asks why God doesn’t show Himself more clearly and if He did, would that effect whether we believed in Him more easily or not. 

References:

Nikita Khrushchev – The 1st Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1953-1964)

“The Great Divorce” - C.S. Lewis

1 Timothy 2:4

John 11

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In this episode, the group talks about why God chose Israel to be His chosen people and why anyone who bows their knee and accepts Jesus as Lord will be saved. And that is why we have hope!

References:

Christopher J. H. Wright – Missiologist, Anglican Clergyman, and Old Testament Scholar

Genesis 12:3

Exodus 19

Deuteronomy 7:6-11

Hebrews 2:1

Romans 10:16

Colossians 1:22

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In this episode, the group talks about if God cares about the environment. They also discuss how God has charged Christians with being the stewards of the Earth and how we can impact it for better or for worse. Be sure to check out Xandra’s Instagram account @biopologetics and her hashtag #AwesomeAnimalOfTheWeek to see a glimpse of God’s awesome and beautiful creations.

References:

E. O. Wilson – American Biologist, Naturalist, and Writer

Museum of Beauty

Genesis 9:14

Psalm 24:1-3

James 4

Job 38-41

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In today’s episode, the group recorded a live episode via YouTube and Facebook on September 22nd, 2022! They answered questions that YOU, the listeners, have sent in as well as questions that were asked live via chat. Today’s episode is longer than usual but we think it’s worth the listen as the Where We Begin team continues to point people to the love of Jesus Christ.

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In this episode, the group discusses how we look for and find God even in the most horrible of circumstances. How we wrestle with the reality of tragedies and find the peace and comfort that is only found in the love of Jesus Christ. 

References:

“The Problem of Pain” - C.S. Lewis

The Story of Job

John 11 - The Story of Lazarus 

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org

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In this episode, the group discusses the differences between happiness and joy and where they both come from, which is ultimately the hope found in the love of Jesus Christ. 

References:

Randy Alcorn – Former Pastor and Founder/Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries

Westminster Catechism

"Foxe’s Book of Martyrs" - John Foxe

Proverbs 8:36

Proverbs 11:8

Proverbs 13:25

Ecclesiastes 12:13

2 Corinthians 8:9

Philippians 4:19

Derek’s articles on Old Testament Violence - https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/

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In this episode, the group discusses if Jesus was a failed apocalyptic prophet based on certain Scriptures? Or do we, as the readers of the Bible, need to look closer at the context of Scripture, especially the more difficult passages, to find clearer meaning and direction. 

References:

Matthew 16:28

Matthew 24:34-36

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Revelation 22:12

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