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Biblical Literacy Podcast
by Biblical-Literacy.org
taught by Mark Lanier
Episodes
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How to Use a Study Bible
Bib-Lit 12-7-25 Mark’s topic for today was a focus on:Learning to Study our Bibles Better. Many different versions of the Bible are available for readers. Warm up. Important ways to start studying the Bible Begin with prayer Psalm 119:18 shows the power of Bible study The Bible is a library with...
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S.E. - How to Deal with Relational Conflict - A Biblical Approach, Part 2
Pastor David Fleming taught Part II: How to Deal with Relational Conflict—A Biblical Approach. Jesus dealt with conflict, which means we will too. Road map 1. The inevitability of relational conflict Paul dealt with conflict and resolution throughout his life. Opposition is part of ministry.…
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How to Deal with Relational Conflict - A Biblical Approach Part 1
Pastor David Fleming taught part one of a two part class: How to Deal with Relational Conflict—A Biblical Approach. Today’s Road Map 1. The inevitability of Relational Conflict * You aren’t the only one * Jesus dealt with relational conflict * If you are a peacemaker, others need you 2. The…
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Session 22 - Romans 7
11-16-25 Bib-Lit Mark continued in the book of Romans with a study of Romans 7:14-25:The Struggle is Real. Part 1—Debating Romans 7:15. 3 Hidden problems or positions of this verse. 1. Assumes Paul is converted. 2. Assumes Christianity and Judaism were separate to Paul. 3. Assumes Paul had a…
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Conversation with Dr. Paul Copan, one of the leading voices in Christian apologetics today.
11-9-25 Bib-Lit Pastor David interviewed Dr. Paul Copan, one of the leading voices in Christian Apologetics. He’s a philosopher, theologian, professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and authored and edited 45 books. During the interview, we learned about Dr. Copan’s views on campus life, Old...
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Session 21 - Romans 7: 1-7 Paul’s most debated chapter.
11-2-25 Bib-Lit Mark continued in the study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 7: 1-7—Paul’s most debated chapter, especially the verses studied today. Paul uses a legal analogy. What about the law? Marriage metaphor: legal, exclusive, permanent. But when someone dies, everything changes. Death…
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Session 20- Romans 6 ; “You are not under law but under grace”( v-14)
10-26-25 Bib-lit Mark continued in Romans with a study of chapter 6:14-23. The lesson focused on liberation: to live as free in Christ and dead to sin. Mark had three points: 1. The promise of grace The purpose, reason, and result of Christ’s sacrifice Sin will have no dominion over the believer....
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Interview, Dr. John Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity Emeritus, University of Durham. Dr. Barclay
Biblical - Literacy — October 19, 2025 For Mission Sunday, Mark interviews Dr. John Barclay , a distinguished New Testament scholar known for his insights on the writings of Paul. Originally from London, Dr. Barclay grew up in a Christian home and studied classics and theology at Cambridge. He…
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Session 19 - Mark continues Romans study discussing Romans 6
Bib-Lit Summary Oct 12,2025 Mark gives us a lot to think about in this lesson from Romans 6:11-13 Mark introduces us to a Novel by: C. E. Lewis, The Chronicles of NARNIA, The Silver Chair. In this mystical novel Lewis is asking a question through stories; Primarily What is Real? Mark addresses…
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Session 18 - Paul teaches us, in Romans, on living in Christian victory!
Bib-lit Class October 5, 2025 Mark begins the lesson by addressing a question or concern that we all may have had after giving our life to Christ. We may be worried that we have done something wrong. Everything seems to be going wrong with my life. I am not living that Christian Victory. I am not...
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Session 17-Romans 6: 5-14( One of Paul's the most revolutionary passages)
9-28-25 Biblical-Lit Mark continued teaching the book of Romans with a focus on Chapter 6:5-7. How do we live when God forgives sins? We have been transformed. 3 verses Verse 5. The Certainty of our union with Christ. For If we have been United to Christ in death, then certainly we will have a...
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Session 16 - Study of Romans continues with Romans 6
Mark discusses Romans 6 in great detail. His initial focus is on WH Ouden who was a student at Christ Church College, at Oxford University. Mark discussed his life and family and his time at Gresham’s Boarding school. Religion was taught there. He made an observation, “People only love God when…
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It's Okay to Ask Why - John 11 - Pastor Jarrett Stephens
Pastor Jarrett Stephens taught from John 11 with the title of “It’s Okay to Ask Why.” The story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. We all experience struggling events that shape our faith and we ask why. It’s okay to ask “why?” - God can handle our questions. It’s okay not to understand “why”. - Don’t...
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Session 15 - Romans 5:12-21 & Ancient Literary Context
Mark continued in the study of Romans Chapter 5:12-21 addressing the "so-what" question. For example, So what does it mean that Jesus died for me? Mark focuses on looking at the Literary context aspect of the passage reading it from three perspectives: Reading through the ancient honor and shame...
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Session 14 - sin and death universal; Grace is Greater (Rom 5:12-15)
8-31-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 5:12-15. He began by sharing that Paul who had a pastoral heart wrote to help us understand Jesus’ teachings and the inspiration of the Scriptures. With shovel in hand, Mark proceeded to dig deep in the few...
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Session 13 - Paul’s Message in Romans 5 Concludes
8-24-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark Lanier taught from Romans 5:6-11 asking two questions: what is your “why” for experiencing the class, and what is God’s “why” we are here? He then divided the passage into three sections to answer the “why” questions covering the text, a related song and…
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Session 12 - Paul’s Message in Romans 5
8-17-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark returned to class to relaunch our study on the book of Romans. The class began with a review then centered on the first verses in Romans 5 followed by application. 1. Let’s remember where we were Review of past 11 classes. Paul’s reason for writing the letter to the...
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Teaching from the Book of John 3
8-10-25 Biblical-Literacy Brent Johnson taught on the 1 Chapter book of 3 John with a focus on being a good ambassador for Christ. He started with some background: Author: the elder (John) Location: Ephesus Date: A.D. 85-95, end of John’s life (50 years after resurrection) Purpose: Commendation…
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Special Event - 3 John; Being a Good Ambassador for Christ
Brent Johnson taught on the 1 Chapter book of 3 John with a focus on being a good ambassador for Christ. He started with some background: Author: the elder (John) Location: Ephesus Date: A.D. 85-95, end of John’s life (50 years after resurrection) Purpose: Commendation and Condemnation Recipient:...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a Theology of Science / God's tools in human hands
8-3-25 Biblical Literacy Mark taught a unique class titled Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a Theology of Science / God's tools in human hands. Does artificial intelligence coincide with science and faith? Mark shares in three points: 1. A gift for flourishing Man has a biblical charge to watch,...
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Session 5 - Philippians - Part 5
7-27-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes completed the summer series on Philippians with a study of Chapter 4 and friendship. Our words can be positive or negative. Chapter 4 1. Paul begins with terms of endearment. 2. Paul is calling the church together to help these women: my true yoke…
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Session 4 - Philippians - Part 4
7-20-25 Biblical-Literacy Pastor David Fleming taught from Philippians 3 - with the theme of Destination - Knowing Jesus. He shared 3 points: Salvation is a gift - Ephesians 2:8-10 Beware of evil Grace plus works is not grace Is Jesus Enough? Did He do enough? Jesus paid it all. Spiritual growth…
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Session 3 - Philippians - Part 3
7-13-25 Biblical-Literacy Pastor David Fleming led in Part 3 of the summer series on Philippians with a focus on Chapter 2’s call to Unity. A call to Unity 1.Unity is not uniformity 2.Unity is more than the absence of open warfare 3.Unity is a common faith and interests and purpose The Key to...
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Summer Series Lesson 2 - Philippians Part 2
7-6-25 Bib-Lit Pastor Brent Johnson continued with the summer series of Philippians. Week 2: “On Being a Good Citizen” as found in Chapter 1. Background Date Written: AD 60-62 Location: Paul wrote the letter while in prison Purpose: thanks and encouragement Audience: Romans, Greeks, a few Jews…
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Summer Series Lesson 1 - Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship:
6-29-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes provided an introduction in a summer study of Philippians: an Epistle of Friendship. Paul’s relationship with the church: established on his 2nd missionary journey. First church in Europe. Paul wrote the letter during Roman military custody - Christian...
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Session 11 - Mark concludes the Romans series with Romans 4
6-22-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught from Romans 4 with Paul’s passage on saved by grace, meaning of faith, and what that meant to the early Jew and Gentile believers in accordance to Abraham, who was considered righteous in God’s eyes and why. The Covenant; justification by faith Abraham…
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Session 10 - Romans Chapter 4
6-15-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in Romans 4:1-9 with Paul’s focus on righteousness. Mark begins with Paul’s background, training, and the origin of the Pharisees. The sect was formed to ensure the preservation of the Jewish temple and religion. Romans 4:1-9 Abraham was justified by faith...
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SE- Mark interviews special guest Scott Sager
Mark interviewed a special guest during today’s class: Dr. W. Scott Sager, minister, professor,speaker,community leader,and author based in Nashville,TN. Scott first shared some general background. He grew up in Fort Worth, Texas in a Christian family.His dad was a church song leader. He attended...
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Session 9 - Romans 3:21-4:3, where Paul lays out the very heart of the gospel message.
Mark continued in the book of Romans with an emphasis on verses 3:20-31 through 4:1. The theme of today’s lesson was based on the many Bible translations or interpretations today, especially focused on words in Romans 3:23-24. Faith and Christ Works will not justify us in God’s covenant of...
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Session 8 - Romans; The “Gold” in Paul’s Words, Romans 3: 21-26
5-25-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the study of Romans with a focus on the “gold" in Paul’s words. This week Mark first provided some background and context, expanding on things shared from previous lessons, and then focused on Romans 3:21-26. Background and context: The Roman church was...
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Session 7 - Mark continues in Romans
5/18/25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the book of Romans with insights into Romans Chapter 3:21-26 with an exploration into the Greco Roman language vs English. He divided the lesson as follows: 1. Explore the word group Ancient Greek origin of “dike” which means, right, justice,...
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Session 6 - What is the proper standard God would use if he was fairly assessing human behavior
05-11-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the study of Romans with an exploration Romans 2:12 - 3:21. Paul used his lawyer background consisting of a 3-pillar approach of persuasion: ethos, pathos, and logos to provide information to the Greco-Roman culture. His flow of logic included a power...
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Session 5 - In Romans, looking at some fundamental truths about God and justice.
5-4-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued a study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 2:1-11, highlighting God’s Principles of Judgment. The lesson was divided to discuss: 1. Paul’s legal background as a Pharisee -Jewish legal background. Had their own court system based on the Torah. The great...
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Session 4 - explore these critical teachings explained by Paul in Romans.
4-27-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the study of Romans with a focus on The Wrath of God. The lesson was divided to include: Ancient Greco-Roman thought at the time of Paul’s writing the letter to the Romans We naturally use our culture to understand the world around us. They taught that...
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Session 3 - Palm Sunday study of Romans 1:16-17.
04-13-25 Biblical Literacy Marks continued the study of the book of Romans by focusing on Chapter 1 vs 16 & 17 and Paul and his family life long movements and the influence that each of the places he lived and the influences each location had on his life, his person and influences on his…
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Session 2 - The theme of the book of Romans
4-6-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught the second lesson in Romans with an emphasis on the beginning verses of chapter one. Paul wrote Romans around 55AD. Mark breaks down the lessons: Paul’s Salutation to the Romans He is a servant of Jesus Christ. Called to be an apostle to share the Gospel.…
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Lesson 1 - Introduction
3-30-25 - Biblical-Literacy Mark Lanier began a new series on Romans. Today’s focus merged how to study an Epistle and began an introduction into the book of Romans. 1. How to study Romans, an Epistle, in 8 basic steps. Historical context Literary context Textual analysis Paragraph…
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Session 2 - How to study the Bible with a focus on the genre of Poetry
Mark taught lesson 2 on How to Study the Bible with a focus on the genre of Poetry. The lesson’s three points: 1 A little Bible background: Old Testament written mostly in Hebrew. New Testament written mostly in Greek. Afterward and primarily due to the dominant language of the Roman Empire the...
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Session 1 - How to Study the Bible; Why Study the Bible:
The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in 1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God. There are 2 types of critical studies described as: Lower criticism…
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Session 18-Lesser Known Women in the Bible; the Strange Woman
3-9-25 Biblical-Literacy Listen to Mark expound on The Strange Woman and its meaning. Our choices impact our relationship with God, Family, Community as well as ourselves.. Mark taught the final lesson in the Lesser-Known Women of the Bible series with a focus on The Strange Woman and similar to...
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Mark interviews World Class Scholars; Dr.’s Ortiz, Monson and Younger
03/02/25 Bib-Lit.docx Mark interviews three well known biblical scholars. Dr. Steve Ortiz Dr. John Manson Dr. Lawson Younger We are looking at our guests to enlighten us through scripture on: 1. How we See the World 2. How we See Scripture 3. How we See God Dr. Ortiz Grew up in LA and moved to...
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Session 17 -Lesser Known Women in the Bible,
Mark Lanier 02/23/2025 Mark takes us on a very different experience in our study of Lessor Known Women in the Bible. Mark asks the question? Who am I ? 1. I help a King Rule Justly 2. I cried out in the streets and raised my voice in the Public Square 3. I was there when God set the heavens into...
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Session 16 -Lesser Known Women in the Bible, FIVE UNNAMED WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
2-16-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with an emphasis on unnamed but significant women. Anonymity can sometimes speak volumes. Why no name? Various reasons: to prevent embarrassment, the person is unknown or sometimes used as a literary device. Examples of the…
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Session 15 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible, Job\'s daughters!!!!
2-9-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued the series: Lessor Known Women of the Bible. This week’s lesson focused on Job and his daughters. The lesson had three sections: 1. The journey through suffering - Job, a righteous man whom God had blessed with divine provision lost everything, including…
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Session 14 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible
2-02-25 Biblical-Literacy Dr. David Capes led another lesson of Lessor Known Women ofthe Bible with an interview of Dr. Nancy Dawson, author of All the Genealogies of the Bible. Dr. Lawson received her doctorate in biology and always held an interest in theology. In this lesson she focused on…
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Dr. David Capes interviews special guest Dr. Federico Villanueva
Dr. David Capes interviewed Dr. Federico Villanueva, regional commissioning editor for Langham Publishing and scholar care coordinator for current Langham Scholars in Asia. He teaches at the Asia Graduate School of Theology and Loyola School of Theology in Manila, Philippines, and is known for…
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Session 13 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible, Job's four daughters
Mark Lanier continued his series on Lesser-Known Bible Women with a study of Jael - Courage in a Crisis, from Judges 4:2 - 5:27. Mark divides the lesson into: 1. Context and Characters: Israel is under oppression from the Canaanite army led by Sizer who has control of the Jezerel Valley. The…
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Session 12 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible, THREE different Groups
Mark continued the series on The Lesser-Known Bible Women by focusing on Zipporah, Moses’s wife, as found in Exodus 4:24-26. He unpacked the meaning behind her striking statement: “You are a bridegroom of blood.” The Context In Moses’s time, culture dictated every aspect of life. Mark began by...
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Session 11 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible
In this first lesson of 2025, Mark continues the Lesser Known Women of the Bible series by exploring the intriguing reference to the “elect lady” in 2 John. Who is the lady? - A majority of scholars interpret the “elect lady” as a metaphor for the local church - the unified body of Christ chosen…
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Session 10 - Lesser Known Women in the Bible - Christmas Lesson on ATP
Mark taught the last class of 2024 which concluded the series of Lesser Known Women of the Bible using a passage in Luke 2 with a focus on 3 witnesses of Jesus’s birth. -Witnesses of the Shepherds: Those who were of the lowest social standing, outcasts. Even the line of priests who raised lambs…
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