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Rightly Dividing
by Mark Tank
A thoughtful discussion about God and the Bible: the Rightly Dividing podcast is for people with open minds and many questions.
Episodes
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Joy & Happiness
Understanding what brings joy and happiness is essential to experiencing them consistently. Good mental health depends on being happy. In this podcast, we will delve into what truly brings lasting joy.
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Genesis Verse By Verse | The Sabbath – Genesis 1:29-2:3
These verses in Genesis move us from the good world to the very good Garden of Eden. When God had finished His work of creating, He sat on His throne and watched over it. God ceased (rested) from creating, but He has never ceased from sustaining the creation. The seventh day has no ending because...
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Genesis Verse By Verse | Creation of Man - Genesis 1:26-28
One of the most important things a person needs to know is their life's purpose. Our purpose should not be found in our goals and ambitions, because there are many reasons these goals may not be achieved. However, if one understands why all of us are created and the end result, there can be hope.
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Genesis Verse By Verse | The Creation of Life - Genesis 1:20-27
In this episode, we will cover the things created on days four and five. We will also examine the concept of the soul and determine if animals possess one.https://biblehub.com/text/genesis/1-20.htm
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Genesis Verse By Verse | The Rulers of Time - Genesis 1:14-19
Understanding day four is critical to understanding Genesis chapter one. That is because it is used to prove a young Earth interpretation and sometimes to demonstrate how the account is false. One primary concern is if day four is not the creation of the sun, moon, and stars, it opens the…
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Genesis Verse By Verse | The Land Appears – Genesis 1:9-13
God tells the land to appear out of the waters, forming a single land mass. Then God tells the land to bring forth fruit. The words used don't give the impression that God created the plants; instead, it is as though the land itself makes the plants. Plants seem to be a part of the land, and...
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Genesis Verse By Verse | The Waters Divided – Genesis 1:6-8
In these verses, we are told that Yahweh is the one who created the system of rain. The Hebrews lived among a polytheistic nation for hundreds of years, and they needed to learn that the God of their fathers is “one” all-powerful Creator.We also get a glimpse into how to read these early chapters...
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Genesis Verse By Verse | Let there be light - Genesis 1:3-5
On day one, a new light came to the earth. As we learned from our previous video, the universe existed, and the sunset and sunrise were present on the first day, so what was that light? We will see what the Bible says about the first day's light and what it means for us today.
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Genesis Verse by Verse | Formless & Void
In Genesis chapter 1:2, we are told that the earth was, at one time, formless and void. These two words set up the discussion of chapter one. It gives us the information we need to read the first chapter correctly. We will also examine how we should understand the six days of…
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Genesis Verse By Verse | Genesis 1:1
The first verse of the Bible shapes how you view your very existence. You will either believe that the universe has a purpose or that it is simply a result of chance. Your interpretation of this verse will also influence how you understand the rest of the chapter. Therefore, it is essential to...
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Genesis Verse By Verse | Introduction
This is the first episode of the Genesis Verse By Verse. In this video, I am laying a foundation for approaching these early chapters.
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Biblical Theology & John 3:16 Part 3
In this video, I will use Biblical Theology to explain John 3:16 and show that we often interpret it too narrowly, missing the full message of Jesus. When we take a verse out of context, we can lose some of its meaning; in the worst case, we may misinterpret it entirely.
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Biblical Theology | What it teaches about tongues. Part 2
In this podcast, I will show how Biblical theology can help us understand the Bible correctly. Far too often, false teaching is created by leaving the central story and creating something new. This is an excellent example of how Biblical theology can help us with the topic of tongues. Once you...
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Biblical Theology | You think you know, but do you?
One lesson I've learned in my 40+ years of study is the importance of Biblical Theology. Through many conversations with Christians, I've discovered that most have never been taught biblical theology, and as a result, they do not fully grasp its significance. Biblical theology is essential for...
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Genesis 2 | The Garden
To understand Genesis chapters 1 – 3, you must understand the geography. Many theology is based on a wrong view of the difference between the garden and the rest of the world. In this video, I will do my best to help you have a greater understanding of the world's layout when God created His garden.
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Life won lost in the mind
Life is won and lost in the mind because we make poor choices when we don't think clearly. Over the years, I have worked with many, many people and have learned that most people do not have a worldview that keeps them on course. They lack a mental foundation to guide them through tough times. In...
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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
Those who are not familiar with Christianity often wonder what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus. The answer they often receive is that according to the Bible, one must believe in Jesus to be saved. However, this response doesn't seem to address the question logically. I have...
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How to Learn Wisdom
Rules are a good starting point, but they are insufficient to help us make good decisions. God wanted to teach humans wisdom, but we have gone on our own, and now it is very difficult to obtain wisdom. People ask why the Bible is so hard to understand, and the answer is that we lack wisdom. Why…
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Genesis | The Framework View
The Bible is accurate, and our understanding needs adjustment if we perceive a problem. As we learn more about our world, like it not being flat 😂, we learn to read passages differently. We no longer believe the sun rotates around the earth, so we read verses with a different understanding than...
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How to get the bible's big picture.
Romans 5:14 says that others did not sin the same way Adam sinned. The question is, who are they? Commentators have pondered the question. I have learned that we need to think of the Bible as one story and not forget where it started and is going. Using that technique, I think I answered the...
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Understanding the Book of Job
I have struggled to understand the Book of Job in the past, but recently, I finally found the answer I had been looking for. I am always honest with myself, and if I have a question about something, I don't blindly believe what I am told. I hope that this podcast will provide some insight that…
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The True Gospel
It has gone unnoticed, but Christians have not been preaching the full gospel. A half-truth is not the whole truth. It is time we start preaching the true gospel. The gospel came to us from Jesus Christ, and he called it the gospel of the kingdom. I will make this clear in this video.
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The Christmas Gift
So many people give Christmas gifts and have no idea of the meaning behind it. Then I have heard many messages about giving Christmas gifts that have downplayed its importance. It is usually shadowed with the idea of covetousness. We need to focus on what is good about giving Christmas gifts so...
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What is the light on day one of Genesis?
For centuries, people have wondered what the light of day one was. I think John explains it well. When this powerful truth is understood, it can change your life and the world.
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Genesis – I confess!
After thinking about it, I realized that the language I was using did not convey the purpose of my teaching. I want a chance to work through this with you. I believe that having a proper attitude toward the first three chapters will change the direction Christianity is heading today!...
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Do You Hunger An Thirst For Rightesouness?
Introduction I don't know about you, but I have read the Bible so many times where I read and knew what I read but never really thought about it more than superficially. Understanding how a tool works and how to use it are two different things. We have to meditate on what we read and think of how...
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Nobody is a good person!
What is a good person, and why try to be one? These questions lead us to some thoughts that the Bible answers. If you don't like the Biblical answers, you must develop one that makes sense and is based on reason. Genesis leads us down this pathway, and we will look at that today.
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The Sin of Cain—It is your sin too!
The story of Cain and Able is old but for a good reason. It is history to learn from. The moral agents God created to rule with Him have chosen to let sin into their lives. Maybe we haven't murdered, but we have chosen to do the wrong things. Sin is like a parasite; it will never leave once you...
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Death Before The Fall
In this video, we will take an honest look at Genesis and the garden's setting within the world at large. Understanding the difference between the two can help us come to some reasonable conclusions about death. Is Answers in Genesis right?
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The Bible & Philosophy—Don't be an idiot!
Only an idiot would live without a worldview. Having thought about the four big questions and coming to a conclusion is the rational way to live out your life. This video will look at the best way to have a good worldview.
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Naked & Afraid
When God created the first humans, they were naked and felt no shame. Then something changed all that. They made a bad attempt to cover themselves and hid from God. In this video, we will see how God handled this problem.
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The Resurrection - I believe and you should too!
Life is a miracle, no matter how you think it came to be. The creation of life from non-life is a mystery. If you believe God created life, then it should be easy to believe in a resurrection.
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The Crucifixion Tree
In the garden, God created two trees that represented choices the humans had to make. These first humans choose to do the wrong thing. Sin entered the world. God then placed cherubs at the garden entrance to forbid them access to the tree of life. Thousands of years later, Jesus came and was...
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Yes there is sin!
Some do not like to believe in sin; they hate the concept and word SIN! If you believe in right and wrong, you believe in sin. Sin is a word used for doing wrong. The question is, are we held accountable for sin? In this episode, we will examine what the Bible says about evil. Even if you do not...
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Do We Have Free Will
If we consider our choices, we have to consider what options are. Are the chemical process in the brain that we have no control over? Is there final justice for the good and bad decisions we make? If we choose to love, is it real or just a deception? One has to start with a foundation that is...
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What is a Kind
People have trouble with kinds because they have been confused by evolution. Even a child knows what a kind is! Genesis is scientifically correct when it states that God made kinds because everyone experiences the reality of kinds.
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Genesis & Human Sexuality
Genesis helps us understand who we are as humans. We are not an accident; we are the creation of a God who desires our best. Part of love is to teach right from wrong, and God is loving. In this video, we will look at how God created us and the plan He has for our life. The primary function of…
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The Creation of Man
In this episode, we will look at the creation of man and the garden. Everyone needs a story for their life. The story creates a purpose. The story needs to be something you can believe in, or else it will not help at all. If you can find a better story about why you exist and your purpose in…
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We Must Keep The Sabbath; But How?
The Sabbath was a civil law that came from the Ten Commandments. We do not have to keep a civil law because we are not part of the nation of Israel. However, we do have to keep the purpose of the Sabbath command, which is to put our faith into practice and trust God for all our needs. website:...
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Was the Sun Created on Day 4?
In this episode, we will consider if the sun was created long ago with the universe or if it was created on day four.
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What is the light on the first day?
In this video, I want to walk you through my process of how I learn to understand the Bible. It is through a series of questions.
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Does the Soul Sleep at Death?
Some say the soul sleep in an unconscious state at death while other say we are immediately in the presence of the Lord. Can the sleep and being in the presence of the Lord be reconciled? Find out in this episode.
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Genesis: The Kingdom of God.
I start with the words of Jesus to repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We ask ourselves what kingdom is Jesus talking about and that takes us back to Genesi.
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Genesis: The Garden Finale.
What is my purpose in life? Genesis Answers this! It is possible Genesis 1:26-31 is specifically talking about the garden, and if so, it has some powerful meanings, like why we exist.
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Genesis: Finishing up the week.
In this episode, I try to finish up the week so that we can move on to chapter two. Chapter to is where the real theology starts to form.
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Genesis: Day two and the waters that were divide.
This podcast is about the second day and the waters above the firmament. There has been some controversy over this text, but that is largely due to the fact that some want to make Genesis a scientific discourse. This is what I am apposed to. What is so vitally important is that we read Genesis...
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Genesis: Let there be Light
Let there be light. In the previous episodes, I have been trying to show that we must read Genesis as story telling us why our universe and we humans exist because it is was written to give meaning to our existence. If we remove ourselves from interpreting it as a timeline of events describing…
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Genesis: A Lord Above All
In this episode, I talk about how Genesis should be read as a teleology that gives meaning to our world instead of a narrative explaining how it came to be. We want to know why more than how. People want to know they are loved by their parents more than how they conceived them. I am not aware of...
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Genesis is a type of story to tell us why!
Whether you realize it or not the way we think about the world today is very different than the way people thought about the world in the past. This is because all people alive have lived in the age of enlightenment. This age started in the 17th century and has change the way most of the humanity...
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Genesis The People
To understand a text correctly, you need to figure out its purpose. If your boss got a love letter, you wrote to your husband, and your husband got the letter written to your boss, they would be pretty confused. So today, we will look at why and who Genesis was written to.
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A thoughtful discussion about God and the Bible: the Rightly Dividing podcast is for people with open minds and many questions.
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Mark Tank
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