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Alphabet Soup
by S Craig MacDonald
In each episode we discuss a Bible topic by choosing one that begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
Episodes
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T is for Peirasmos, Part 2
Do you notice something wrong? If it looks like I've lost track of the alphabet you'll understand in the first five minutes of this episode. And I think the reason for this "mistake" will lead you to understand a key word in your New Testament!
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T is for Peirasmos, Part 1
Do you notice something wrong? If it looks like I've lost track of the alphabet you'll understand in the first five minutes of this episode. And I think the reason for this "mistake" will lead you to understand a key word in your New Testament!
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S is for Sacrifice, Part 2
The word sacrifice can function as both a noun and a verb. This episode looks at both forms in the setting of 2 Samuel 24 which tells a fascinating story of David's failure at the end of his reign. As a bonus you'll learn a Portugues word, "desabafo."
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S is for Sacrifice, Part 1
The word sacrifice can function as both a noun and a verb. This episode looks at both forms in the setting of 2 Samuel 24 which tells a fascinating story of David's failure at the end of his reign. As a bonus you'll learn a Portugues word, "desabafo."
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R is for Reformation, Part 3 (brief!)
How much do you know about the Protestant Reformation? You may be missing out on the most important church-related event of the last 2,000 years and the heroes who led it. Almost everything about your Sunday morning experience comes as a result of the Reformation. Here's a very basic overview of...
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R is for Reformation, Part 2
How much do you know about the Protestant Reformation? You may be missing out on the most important church-related event of the last 2,000 years and the heroes who led it. Almost everything about your Sunday morning experience comes as a result of the Reformation. Here's a very basic overview of...
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R is for Reformation, Part 1
How much do you know about the Protestant Reformation? You may be missing out on the most important church-related event of the last 2,000 years and the heroes who led it. Almost everything about your Sunday morning experience comes as a result of the Reformation. Here's a very basic overview of...
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Q is for Qualifications, Part 2
The Bible gives us the qualifications for certain positions within the church, within the Body of Christ. In this episode we'll look at a few of those "positions" and what the Bible says are the qualifications required.
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Q is for Qualifications, Part 1
The Bible gives us the qualifications for certain positions within the church, within the Body of Christ. In this episode we'll look at a few of those "positions" and what the Bible says are the qualifications required.
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P is for Prophet and Prophecy, Pt. 2
Understanding what a prophet is and what they preached will help us better understand both the Old and New Testaments. And in a bit of a surprise ending it may also help us evaluate contemporary preaching.
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P is for Prophet and Prophesy, Part 1
Understanding what a prophet is and what they preached will help us better understand both the Old and New Testaments. And in a bit of a surprise ending it may also help us evaluate contemporary preaching.
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O is for Old Testament Saints, Part 2
As you'll hear, the term Old Testament Believers is probably a better title. But the important thing is to understand how people in the Old Testament could be rightly related to God and how their spiritual situation compared to ours.
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O is for Old Testament Saints, Part 1
As you'll hear, the term Old Testament Believers is probably a better title. But the important thing is to understand how people in the Old Testament could be rightly related to God and how their spiritual situation compared to ours.
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N is for Nineveh, Part 3
Full disclosure: Nineveh is a springboard to talk about Jonah and the book that bears his name. It's a fascinating story, but most importantly it has an important message for contemporary Christians and the issue of.... Listen and be challenged
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N is for Nineveh, Part 2
Full disclosure: Nineveh is a springboard to talk about Jonah and the book that bears his name. It's a fascinating story, but most importantly it has an important message for contemporary Christians and the issue of.... Listen and be challenged
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N is for Nineveh, Part 1
Full disclosure: Nineveh is a springboard to talk about Jonah and the book that bears his name. It's a fascinating story, but most importantly it has an important message for contemporary Christians and the issue of.... Listen and be challenged
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M is for Messiah, Part 2
You've heard the word, but do you know what it means? Is it a name or a title? In this episode we'll clear up some of the confusion, learn what "Jesus Christ" means, and explore the how an accurate understanding might inform our speech.
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M is for Messiah, Part 1
You've heard the word, but do you know what it means? Is it a name or a title? In this episode we'll clear up some of the confusion, learn what "Jesus Christ" means, and explore the how an accurate understanding might inform our speech.
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L is for Lamentations, Part 2
L is for Lamentations, Part 1. What do you know about the book of Lamentations? If your answer is "almost nothing" you're in good company. Which is too bad because it's a great book! So let's fix this. Part 1 is essential to understanding what we'll do in Part 2, so please listen to both.
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L is for Lamentations, Part 1
What do you know about the book of Lamentations? If your answer is "almost nothing" you're in good company. Which is too bad because it's a great book! So let's fix this. Part 1 is essential to understanding what we'll do in Part 2, so please listen to both.
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K is for Koinonia, Part 2
This NT Greek word doesn't get the attention it deserves. The concepts involved are central to what the local church is, what it does, and how it does it. Add to that: the English word typically used to translate koinonia gets used in the American church on an almost weekly basis...and it...
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K is for Koinonia, Part 1
This NT Greek word doesn't get the attention it deserves. The concepts involved are central to what the local church is, what it does, and how it does it. Add to that: the English word typically used to translate koinonia gets used in the American church on an almost weekly basis...and it...
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J is for Justice, Part 2
The subject of justice is largely ignored by many conservative Christians but the Bible has a LOT to say about it. Let's talk.
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J is for Justice, Part 1
The subject of justice is largely ignored by many conservative Christians but the Bible has a LOT to say about it. Let's talk.
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I is for Immanence, Part 3
Immanence and transcendence both get discussed in this episode because both are important biblical truths about who God is and how we relate to him. This topic is so important that we had to include a very brief Part 3. Give a listen and then pay attention to what you experience this Sunday.
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I is for Immanence, Part 2
Immanence and transcendence both get discussed in this episode because both are important biblical truths about who God is and how we relate to him. This topic is so important that we had to include a very brief Part 3. Give a listen and then pay attention to what you experience this Sunday.
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I is for Immanence, Part 1
Immanence and transcendence both get discussed in this episode because both are important biblical truths about who God is and how we relate to him. This topic is so important that we had to include a very brief Part 3. Give a listen and then pay attention to what you experience this Sunday.
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H is for Hell, Part 2
What if I told you that hell, at least as you picture it, does not exist? As it turns out, chances are very good that is the case. We're going to look at what the Bible teaches about {what isn't] hell and see if we can't sharpen our understanding of this important biblical topic.
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H is for Hell, Part 1
What if I told you that hell, at least as you picture it, does not exist? As it turns out, chances are very good that is the case. We're going to look at what the Bible teaches about {what isn't] hell and see if we can't sharpen our understanding of this important biblical topic.
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G is for Government, Part 2
In a particularly timely episode (the U.S. Presidential election is ten weeks away) let's look at what the Bible teaches us about civil government and the believer's relationship to it. Prepare to be...challenged.
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G is for Government, Part 1
In a particularly timely episode (the U.S. Presidential election is ten weeks away) let's look at what the Bible teaches us about civil government and the believer's relationship to it. Prepare to be...challenged.
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F is for the Fall, Part 2
Genesis 3 records the entrance of sin into the human race. How well do you know that narrative? As you listen to this episode you may discover some things that are new to you.
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F is for the Fall, Part 1
Genesis 3 records the entrance of sin into the human race. How well do you know that narrative? As you listen to this episode you may discover some things that are new to you.
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E is for Education, Part 2
In this episode we focus specifically on Christian Education as it happens (or doesn't) within the local church. Increasing the believer's knowledge of the Bible and theology is a significant part of what the NT says a church should be doing. Is it? Let's talk!
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E is for Education, Part 1
In this episode we focus specifically on Christian Education as it happens (or doesn't) within the local church. Increasing the believer's knowledge of the Bible and theology is a significant part of what the NT says a church should be doing. Is it? Let's talk!
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D is for Doxology (and three other key words), Part 2
Many of us grew up in church hearing words like doxology but without any idea what the word meant. There are other examples of these "church words" that are also misunderstood and often misused. Let's have some fun exploring four of these words.
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D is for Doxology (and three other important words), Part 1
Many of us grew up in church hearing words like doxology but without any idea what the word meant. There are other examples of these "church words" that are also misunderstood and often misused. Let's have some fun exploring four of these words.
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C is for Charismatic Gifts, Part 2
The place of miracles in the local church is one of the things that distinguishes between congregations. Speaking in tongues is the most common example of this difference in doctrine and practice. In this episode we'll look at what the Bible says about "indirect miracles," and it should clear up…
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C is for Charismatic Gifts, Part 1
The place of miracles in the local church is one of the things that distinguishes between congregations. Speaking in tongues is the most common example of this difference in doctrine and practice. In this episode we'll look at what the Bible says about "indirect miracles," and it should clear up…
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B is for Baptism, Part 2
Baptism is one of the most universal practices in the church. The specific ways in which it's done vary but even people who don't attend church are generally familiar with the practice. Surprisingly, very few people, even die-hard, church-going evangelicals know what the Bible says about it. This...
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B is for Baptism, part 1
Baptism is one of the most universal practices in the church. The specific ways in which it's done vary but even people who don't attend church are generally familiar with the practice. Surprisingly, very few people, even die-hard, church-going evangelicals know what the Bible says about it. This...
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A is for Ai and Achan, Part 2
This fascinating narrative in Joshua 7 has lots to teach us about how to get it wrong. Get out your four color pen and get ready to watch an ordinary guy fall into the downward spiral of sin.
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A is for Ai and Achan, Part 1
This fascinating narrative in Joshua 7 has lots to teach us about how to get it wrong. Get out your four color pen and get ready to watch an ordinary guy fall into the downward spiral of sin.
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Z is for Zeitgeist, Part 2
Is the word zeitgeist new to you? If it is we need to fix that because it's a very important concept for the believer who takes biblical living seriously. Come along as we explore this fascinating topic and its relevance for the committed Christian.
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Z is for Zeitgeist, Part 1
Is the word zeitgeist new to you? If it is we need to fix that because it's a very important concept for the believer who takes biblical living seriously. Come along as we explore this fascinating topic and its relevance for the committed Christian.
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Y is for Jew, Judah, with a side of Proselyte, Part 3
No, I'm not cheating as I'll explain in Part 1. We'll begin by explaining some words that get used and misused when we talk about these J words and then learn how someone converts to Judaism. Yep, there's a short Part 3 needed to get it all done.
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Y is for Jew, Judah, and Proselyte, Part 2
No, I'm not cheating as I'll explain in Part 1. We'll begin by explaining some words that get used and misused when we talk about these J words and then learn how someone converts to Judaism. Yep, there's a short Part 3 needed to get it all done.
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Y is for Jew, Judah, and a side of Proselyte, Part 1
No, I'm not cheating as I'll explain in Part 1. We'll begin by explaining some words that get used and misused when we talk about these J words and then learn how someone converts to Judaism. Yep, there's a short Part 3 needed to get it all done.
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X is for Ex Nihilo, Part 2
X is for Ex NihiloEx Nihilo means "out of nothing" and is a key term when discussing the creation of living things. In this episode we'll explore five options for understanding how the living part of creation came to be and what part, if any, evolution had to play in the outcome.
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X is for Ex Nihilo, Part 1
Ex Nihilo means "out of nothing" and is a key term when discussing the creation of living things. In this episode we'll explore five options for understanding how the living part of creation came to be and what part, if any, evolution had to play in the outcome.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In each episode we discuss a Bible topic by choosing one that begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
HOSTED BY
S Craig MacDonald
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In each episode we discuss a Bible topic by choosing one that begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
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