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Exploring Christianity
by Daniel Klassen
Exploring Christianity through theology, Church history, and exegesis
Episodes
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Dead in Sin - Ephesians 2:1
In this devotional look at Ephesians, we cover the controversial statement from Paul about all people being dead in sin. Paul was careful and purposeful with his words, so we're forced to ask, "What does it mean to be dead in sin, and why does it matter?" As we look at this verse, we will find…
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Early Church Heresies: Apollinarianism
In this episode, we're back exploring the early church. This time, we examine a heresy that started out as a response to another heresy. We will examine what it is, why people believe it, how the Bible deals with it, and what it means for us today. Website: thechristianexplorer.org Instagram:...
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Early Church Heresies: Docetism
In this episode, we begin to explore heresies in the early church about Jesus starting with the heresy of docetism. We will look at what it is, why people would have believed it, how the Bible deals with it, and what it means for us today. Website: thechristianexplorer.org Facebook:...
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Jesus is the Fullness of the Church - Ephesians 1:22-23
Paul ends the first chapter of Ephesians with the culmination of all the blessings we have in Christ: the church. In this episode, we consider how the church belongs to Jesus, and as such, is ordered according to Him. And we find that if we do our part in the church the way He intended, we will…
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Appreciating the Incarnation
We start out on a series of explorations into who Jesus is and the many wrong views of him throughout history by exploring the incarnation. What does it mean for God to be with us? How is Jesus both divine and human? And what does that mean for us today? These questions and more are considered in...
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Why Thinking Matters in the Christian Life
Using our minds intentionally is an often overlooked aspect of the Christian life. It doesn't rank high on the scale of importance for many Christians. In this episode, we consider the many reasons thinking should take a prominent role in the life of faith. There are also dangers to watch out…
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How To Study the Bible: Part 2
What are the tools you need to properly understand each passage of Scripture you read? In this episode we look at the science of interpration, followed by a few practical examples. Learn how to look for what the author intended, the plain meaning of the passage, and the grammatical structure of...
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How To Study the Bible: Part 1
Whether we are aware or not, certain influences and ideas create our framework for studying the Bible. They can negatively affect our understanding of God's Word, causing us to add to it, manipulate it, or detract from it. In this episode we won't get rid of influences or frameworks, but we look...
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The Optimistic Power in Salvation - Ephesians 1:21-22
If we want to understand the present power of Christ in His church and in the world, it is crucial we understand the power of God in salvation. When we understand it, we gain an optimistic worldview. In this episode, we continue looking at how Paul prays for the Ephesian church to understand the...
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How Anselm Gives Us Theology For Joyful Living
What fuels a life of joy? Most people today turn to experiences and lifestyles to find joy, but Anselm of Canterbury found a different way through deeply considering the existence of God. As we follow Anselm on his journey, we find rationally thinking about God takes us to a destination where our...
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Why We Appreciate Salvation - Ephesians 1:19-20
When Christians think about salvation, their attention is quickly turned to God's grace. As we continue in Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, Paul expands our understanding of God's grace in salvation to include His power. In this episode, we consider what it means for us to think of our salvation…
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How To Pray For Spiritual Growth - Ephesians 1:17-18
For Christians, prayer is an essential part of life. Paul teaches us how to turn our attention away from our physical needs to pray for our spiritual needs. In this episode, we learn how to pray for the gospel to produce spiritual growth in our Christian life. Blog: thechristianexplorer.org
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Anselm of Canterbury: A Light in the Dark Ages
Anselm of Canterbury lived during the 'dark ages' but that didn't keep him from finding the light of the doctrine of God. Not only can we learn from his teaching on the doctrine of God, but also his reason for searching out the deep things of God. Anselm helps us to think about God as He is in...
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Checkpoints of Christian Exploration
As explorers in the faith, there are tools to use as guides and checkpoints to lookout for. In this episode, we take some time to first look at the tools for exploration and then consider important checkpoints that keep us on the right path. Latest Article How Theology Brings Us Rest Books…
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Faith, Love, and Humility - Ephesians 1:15-16
Paul turns from his overview of the gospel to commend and encourage the Ephesian believers in their faith and love. In this episode, we look at what faith and love mean for Christians and how humility is connected to both. thechristianexplorer.org
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What Does It Mean to Explore Christianity
What does it take to explore Christianity and stay the course all at once? To explore, we must have a goal, a proper attitude, and the necessary tools at our disposal. In this episode, we consider both what exploring Christianity is and is not. Article on asking good questions:...
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The Story of Our Salvation - Ephesians 1:3-14
The story of redemption spans the breadth of time. It is the focal point of history and the future. In this episode, we take a few steps back to observe the grand narrative of salvation and trace the story of our salvation from start to finish. thechristianexplorer.org
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Assured We Are Saved - Ephesians 1:12-14
Eternal security can be a controversial subject, but not to Paul. In this episode, we look at the rock-solid evidence of eternal security given by Paul, and we connect it to his writings on the armour of God. thechristianexplorer.org
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How Are We Saved? - Ephesians 1:12-14
If you have experienced salvation, you probably haven't thought much about this question. Paul, however, deems it important enough to remind the believers in Ephesus how they were saved. In this episode, we consider three universal, objective realities about how our salvation came about....
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Why Are We Saved? - Ephesians 1:12-14
Have you ever wondered why you were saved? Or perhaps your question is why God saves us? In this episode, we come to the end of the great first paragraph in Ephesians, and we observe how Paul threads together great gospel truths to make an unbreakable cord. We also look at four practical ways to...
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The Great Controversy of the Early Church Part 3: Why This Controversy Matters
We close our exploration of the great controversy of the early church with an exploration into why this controversy (and every other church controversy) matters for us today. Personally, exploring this controversy has led me deeper into studying the doctrine of God, so exploring the relationship...
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The Background of the Gospel - Ephesians 1:10
We come to another short passage of Ephesians that is full of great and necessary truth. Have you ever considered God sending Christ at the right time as a blessing? Or have you thought about how your union with Christ unifies you with every believer everywhere? This episode explores the answers…
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Unconditional Salvation - Ephesians 1:11
Note: I have not forgotten Ephesians 1:10. It will be uploaded soon. Do you really believe your salvation is unconditional? If not, Ephesians 1:11 is a verse to dispel all doubts and thoroughly convince you otherwise. Paul holds no punches (so to speak) when describing just how unconditional our...
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The Great Controversy of the Early Church Part 2: Who Is Jesus Christ?
Have you struggled with the topic of Christ's divinity? My guess is most likely not. And that is because the debate was settled 1700 years ago. If you have struggled with it, it is most likely because a heretical understanding of Christ transported from the early church to today. In this episode,...
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The Mystery of the Gospel - Ephesians 1:9
Did you know the gospel is a mystery revealed? Perhaps a better question to ask is, why does Paul think the mystery of the gospel is important for Christians to understand? Listen in as we explore the grandeur of God's plan of redemption. thechristianexplorer.org
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Two Important Gospel Insights - Ephesians 1:8
We continue with Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and we consider two insights into our salvation. They are for us to ponder, and they serve as a framework for understanding the whole of our salvation. These two insights cover every base, from God's plan for our salvation to the application of it....
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Salvation Come To Us - Ephesians 1:7
In Ephesians 1:7 Paul turns his attention to an aspect of the gospel that reaches us most deeply, namely our redemption and forgiveness. Both redemption and forgiveness shape the practical application of the gospel, and in this episode, we observe how they affect us. Visit…
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The Great Controversy of the Early Church Part 1: The Context of Early Christians
The early church was marked by persecution and doctrinal controversy, both of which shaped the church in the most remarkable and lasting ways. In this episode, we go back in time to the early church to observe the culture around it, the persecution it faced, and the controversy that shaped it.…
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The Reason For Worship - Ephesians 1:6
One of the most unpopular truths today is that God is for God before God is for us; that God's story is more important than our story. Paul shows us this truth is meant to cause adoration and worship to rise within, rather than disdain and dismissal. In this episode, we observe how theology leads...
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God's Eternal Mercy - Ephesians 1:5
Predestination is near the top of modern Christianity's "Words to Avoid" list because of the controversy surrounding it. Yet, Paul harmoniously intertwines predestination with our adoption as sons into God's family. In this episode, we consider what these doctrines mean when they are connected to...
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God's Eternal Choice - Ephesians 1:4
The doctrine of election is controversial because it is a statement about the works and will of God. So, our minds cannot fully comprehend it. We are left with simple statements, and we must consider them in light of other similar statements in the Bible to grasp as much as we possibly can. In…
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The Greatest Blessing of All - Ephesians 1:3
Christians speak a lot about blessings, but they speak about material and earthly blessings more often than not. The Bible, however, does not promise us earthly, material blessings. Rather, it promises us the greatest blessing of all: Jesus Christ Himself. In this episode, we look at Ephesians…
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The Gospel In Two Words - Ephesians 1:2
When Paul greets the Ephesians, he isn't concerned about formality. Rather, he greets them in the gospel, and the two words best describing the gospel are grace and peace. These words get to the heart of the gospel. In this episode, we consider the work of the gospel and the God who has given us...
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Movements of Church History: Why the Reformation Happened
Most people would turn to Martin Luther's famous 95 theses to know why the Reformation happened in the sixteenth century, but for our exploration, we turn to a lesser-known but better resource: John Calvin's The Necessity of Reforming the Church. We will consider the state of scholasticism and…
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A Portrait of a Christian - Ephesians 1:1
In this episode, we begin our adventure through the book of Ephesians. To truly understand the message Paul intended for the church in Ephesus, we must let this letter speak for itself by first considering the content and context before we move to apply it to our lives today. We shouldn't be too...
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Ephesians Overview: The Elegant Gospel
"Romans is, humanly speaking, the most impressive of Paul's letters," Sinclair Ferguson once wrote, "But Ephesians is probably the most elegant." It is the gospel understood in light of union with Christ. In this episode, we take a helicopter tour over the book of Ephesians to see it is not a...
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What Is the Gospel?
What is the gospel? We hear a lot about the gospel, about "gospel" music, about being "gospel-centred," but not a lot of gospel itself. Paul gives us an indispensable overview of the gospel in the first eight chapters in writing to the Romans. He begins with our sinfulness, moving onto Jesus…
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Exploring Christianity through theology, Church history, and exegesis
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