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Nick Egler
There are many pieces of literature but there is only one book to follow. There is nothing wrong with other pieces of literature but one must understand that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. Other religious texts often mimic and replicate what has already been written in the Bible. Watch this video to learn more.
Called the sermon on the mount, this is the first of five great discourses delivered; all five being through chapters five and seven; chapter 10; 13; 18; 23-25. Initially, what is called the beatitudes (which literally means beautiful attitudes) appears almost as a “duty” or a job. However this job is designed to lead us to ultimate happiness.
These beautiful attitudes or beatitudes are the farthest thing from duty and show us a divine revelation of the nature of governance of God’s kingdom in the individual and the secrets to individual victory while simultaneously living in God’s Kingdom and this present life.
Even though John writes that “the Word was with God,” he does not view the Word as a separate person from God. It is important to remember the definition of the Greek word Logos; it literally means reason, articulated plan or spoken word. Therefore, the Word was the thought, plan, or mind of God and was actually God Himself. David K. Bernard says, “In Greek usage, logos can mean the expression or plan as it exists in the mind of the proclaimer-as a play in the mind of a playwright.”[1] So, when John was writing his prologue he was not depicting God sitting beside the logos; rather he was declaring that God had an articulated plan, or reason from the very beginning of time. With that understanding, it is not hard to conclude that plan has come to pass in the person of Jesus Christ. Many key verses in understanding this monotheistic or oneness view point are found all throughout the New Testament and the Old Testament; something that will be explored in this remaining series.
Epistemology is defined by Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia as, “the definition of knowledge and related concepts, the sources and criteria of knowledge, the kinds of knowledge possible and the degree to which each is certain, and the exact relation between the one who knows, and the object known.” [1] This is important to understand because it heavily influenced Christology, or the study of Christ, who He is, and what He did. Unfortunately, Greek philosophers did not view Christ in light of the totality of scripture, but took an approach fueled by dualism- the idea that the immaterial cannot touch the material. This brought about the epistemological shift, in the middle to late second century, which is the moving from a Jewish epistemology to a Greek epistemology within Christianity. Instead of viewing God as someone who interacts with the affairs of man, He is now viewed as the unmoved mover bringing about the idea of the logos and the heresy that Jesus could not possibly be God. The Apostle John mentioned this logos in the first verse of his Gospel saying, “In the beginning was the Word [ho logos], and the Word was with God [pros ton theon], and the Word was God [theos ēn ho logos].” The aim of this episode is to give an historical account of Greek philosophers and the development of the logos, prove John did not view Christ through a Greek epistemology, and counter the idea that Jesus could not be God.
Throughout the first century church and in the days of Jesus Christ, it is evident that the New Testament teachings received much backlash from Jewish communities and sects. It is important to note that Jesus explicitly states that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law through Him (Matt. 5:17 KJV ). One should not mistake the Old Testament as unuseful or unnecessary in the context of modern-day Christians; after all, Paul writes that it was the schoolmaster for the New Testament (Gal. 3:24 KJV). Simply, one should not be caught up in debating which day of the week to celebrate church, whether or not one should work on Saturday or Sunday or if Jewish festivals should still be practiced. As Jesus stated, He works until now; and it is that work that he has entrusted to every new testament believer. The work to the mission of Christ, the work to spread the Gospel to every creature, the work to go to every nation and bind up the brokenhearted and set the captive free. If one is to truly be a conduit for Christ, then that person must understand that Jesus Christ has become the ultimate sabbath, the lord of the sabbath (Matthew 12:1-16 KJV), the fulfillment of the law (Romans 10:4 KJV), the King of righteousness (Hebrews 7:2 KJV). The question that has sparked much controversy is whether or not The New Testament believers of today are still required to uphold the Sabbath. Let it be known that Gentile Christians have no obligation to uphold the Old Testament law of The Sabbath because Jesus Christ fulfilled the law and became the ultimate Sabbath. Historical background of the first-century church, proper biblical interpretation and exegesis, and Jesus Christ all point to the reason Gentile Christians are not required to observe The Old Testament law of the Sabbath.
Throughout the first century church and in the days of Jesus Christ, it is evident that the New Testament teachings received much backlash from Jewish communities and sects. It is important to note that Jesus explicitly states that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law through Him (Matt. 5:17 KJV ). One should not mistake the Old Testament as unuseful or unnecessary in the context of modern-day Christians; after all, Paul writes that it was the schoolmaster for the New Testament (Gal. 3:24 KJV). Simply, one should not be caught up in debating which day of the week to celebrate church, whether or not one should work on Saturday or Sunday or if Jewish festivals should still be practiced. As Jesus stated, He works until now; and it is that work that he has entrusted to every new testament believer. The work to the mission of Christ, the work to spread the Gospel to every creature, the work to go to every nation and bind up the brokenhearted and set the captive free. If one is to truly be a conduit for Christ, then that person must understand that Jesus Christ has become the ultimate sabbath, the lord of the sabbath (Matthew 12:1-16 KJV), the fulfillment of the law (Romans 10:4 KJV), the King of righteousness (Hebrews 7:2 KJV). The question that has sparked much controversy is whether or not The New Testament believers of today are still required to uphold the Sabbath. Let it be known that Gentile Christians have no obligation to uphold the Old Testament law of The Sabbath because Jesus Christ fulfilled the law and became the ultimate Sabbath. Historical background of the first-century church, proper biblical interpretation and exegesis, and Jesus Christ all point to the reason Gentile Christians are not required to observe The Old Testament law of the Sabbath.
Embark on a thought-provoking journey as we explore the concept of curiosity through the lens of the Bible. This enlightening video delves into the scriptures to unravel the significance of curiosity. Join us in unraveling biblical narratives that highlight the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.📖 Key Topics:- Biblical Stories of Curiosity: Discover how curiosity played a role in the lives of biblical figures.- Wisdom and Understanding: Explore the connection between curiosity, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of God's purpose.- Theological Reflections: Engage in theological reflections on the biblical teachings regarding curiosity.🤔 Why Watch?This episode offers a take on Curiosity from a biblical standpoint, fostering a greater appreciation for the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content. 🌟
I. The Reading of God's Word (8:1-8)A. The people are unified in their desire to hear the word of God (8:1)B. Everyone who can understand God's word comes to listen to God's word (8:2)C. The people listen to God's word attentively (8:3)D. The people prepared for the reading of God's word (8:4)E. The leaders demonstrate their desire to hear God's word (8:4)F. The people show respect for God's word (8:5)G. Worshiping the Lord and the reading of his word go together (8:6)H. The reading of God's word is accompanied by an explanation of its meaning (8:7-8)
Nehemiah was the cupbearer for king Artaxerxes and was responsible for repairing the wall in Jerusalem. During a time of famine Nehemiah could have taxed the people for food but chose not to. In this episode Nick talks about the beauty in showing others mercy when we are within our rights to show them judgment.
To Greek philosophers it was not the outward circumstances of a man that defined him but his inward decisions; his inward choices. In this episode Nick breaks down a passage from the book of second Corinthians and what Paul was trying to communicate to believers when he says “new creature”.
In this episode Nick talks about getting balance in your life. He also hits on key points about negative emotion, physical health, and finances.
Episode 18 of my podcast Nick Unplugged (available on Apple Podcast or Spotify).
I APOLOGIZE in advance for the poor video and audio quality. Zoom is so annoying sometimes
Clinical social worker Cassie Morton joins us.
In this episode, we talk about the effect social media has on children and answer the vital question (regarding mental health), "How do I know when someone is just doing this for attention?"
One of the main points we hit on in this episode that I loved was the reality that "some ministers are good at preaching but bad with people." Unfortunately, many ministers are good at crafting a sermon but don't know how to deal with PEOPLE. After all, the ministry is about serving others and not ourselves. While it is not vital that ministers be legitimate "counselors" or "therapists," it is essential that ministers are INFORMED on basic people skills (sometimes you cannot teach this).
If you want to reach Cassie, please contact Greater Purpose Counseling LLC in Indianapolis.
In this episode, Nick hosts an Evangelist and friend Stalen Ochoa to talk about the supernatural things of God.
In this episode, Nick defines what true freedom and liberty are; and how our fight for freedom does not end at Acts 2:38.
In this episode I mention practical ways you can reach your world and fulfill the Great Commission. Links provided: https://p7clubs.com/. Apostolic Crusaders Bible Study: https://apostoliccrusaders.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AC_Bible_Study.pdf
In this episode, Nick talks about the five aspects that make up the man or woman of God. He also discusses the dangers of hyper-fixating on one aspect too much and how one can achieve balance in their life.
What does the Bible stay about dating? What do I do if “God told me to break up with someone”?
This episode starts our series about relationships. In this episode, I talk about voices. Who are you listening to? Because who you tune into is inevitably who you turn into!
Lee Stoneking is a minister from Schenectady, New York who has been involved in the ministry since 19 years old. Brother Stoneking is well known over the entire globe for his United Nations address, which you can view on YouTube. In this episode, Brother Stoneking shares his burden for this generation and what it truly means to be a Bible believer in the 21st century. I have watched Lee Stoneking on YouTube since I was 13 years old and would have never imagined being afforded the opportunity to speak with him. Brother Stoneking has been a voice of inspiration for me from a distance growing up but has become a personal voice for me in the past several months. Thank you Brother Stoneking for coming on the podcast.
In this episode I discuss the Biblical model for receiving the Holy Ghost. What did Paul mean when he said, “Not all speak with tongue‘s”? What is the evidence that I have been filled with God spirit? I answer these questions in this episode.
Tyler and I discuss the necessity of studying Gods Word, remaining balanced as a young preacher, and which translation of the Bible to read. Tyler is currently the student body president at Urshan College for the UPCI and is currently graduating with a Bachelors Degree in theology and biblical studies. He is also seeking to obtain his masters degree.
An article published on February 15, 2022 by NPR states that a priest from Arizona had been baptizing people the wrong way since 1995. The Vatican rendered thousands of baptisms invalid due to the misuse of a single word. Thousands of Catholics will get rebaptized due to this mistake. What does the Bible say about baptism? Is there a baptismal formula? Will you go to hell if you are not baptized? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode.
There has been much debate in Christendom whether Melchisedec (or Melchizedek), king of Salem and Priest of the Most High God was merely a theophany, angel, or a legitimate priest in ancient days; some even say that he was Jesus Christ (better known as a Christophany). There are only three points in the Bible that mention the word "Melchisedec": Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, and Hebrews 7. These three points in scripture, along with other extra-biblical resources (commentaries and multiple translations), tie together an argument as to whether Melchizedek was merely a theophany, an angel, a legitimate priest, or Jesus Christ Himself. The following content seeks to give a proper interpretation of Hebrews chapter seven and the character of Melchizedek by employing an Apostolic Hermeneutic. Historically Melchizedek was a legitimate priest, theologically he could not be a theophany or angel, and exegetically he serves as a typology of Christ (not the same as a Christophany). Background of the book of Hebrews will provide context to the verse or verses that support this view and different interpretations of fundamental principles from these verses. The actual argument will undoubtedly be whether the biblical and historical character Melchisedec was a legitimate priest in time or a theophany used by the writer of Hebrews to strengthen his message.
Unfortunately one of the consequences of a broken world is sickness and disease; sometimes we get sick in our brain. Whether you have a clinical mental disorder or just fight your mind, this episode is for you.
Throughout the writings of Paul and the epistles as a whole, we see the use of the word “faith.” But what exactly does that mean? How should we define faith? And what does it mean to be “just”? How can we have pure faith?
Although there are many ways we can serve the kingdom of God (i.e. Door greeting, playing an instrument, or operating a camera). What does it truly mean to facilitate revival in our churches and get involved in the harvest? These questions are answered in this episode.
This episode seeks to remind every person that a true Christian is living a life founded on The Bible. Our salvation is not just rooted in experience but by receiving the seed of the Word of God.