Hosted by Daniel Nelson, ABP seeks to show the power, hope, truthfulness, and joy of God's Word through ten minutes of sound expositional teaching. We release episodes on Mondays and Fridays.
In our study of Isaiah 15-16, we see God's message of judgement on Moab, and what we can learn.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Isaiah 14:24-32, we see that God's rule is not stopped by even our worst problems, and that he is our truly reliable source of strength.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 14:1-23, we see how all aspects of God's relationship with humanity give Christians reason to rejoice.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
–ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our last study of Galatians 6:1-10, we see how freedom and judgement come together to help us not grow weary.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a look at Isaiah 13, we get a preview of Isaiah 13-25, and we get this section started off with Babylon.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 11-12, we see how Jesus's millennium reign gives us hope for the present.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a look at Isaiah 10:20-34, we are reminded that God is always working for the good of his people, even in the midst of hardship.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 10:5-19, we see how God can and does use sinful nations for his glory.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our second study of Galatians 6:1-10, we see how God's judgement motivates us to do good to everyone.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In this important passage, we see how disciplines those he loves to purify them from pride.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 9:1-7, we see how Jesus's fulfilled promises give us confidence, and his promises give us hope!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
–ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 8, we learn how world powers are no match for our great God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
–ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Isaiah 7:10-25, we see awesome prophecies about Jesus, and how exciting his return is!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
–ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our first study of Galatians 6:1-10, we see how freedom in Christ allows us to bear the burdens of our fellow believers.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 7:1-9, we see a glimpse at God's sovereignty, and how it impacts our every day.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 6:8-13, we see Isaiah's call to ministry and what it means for our lives today.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 6:1-7, we get a glimpse into the throne room of God, and we receive the hope of sharing in that glory.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Isaiah 5, we learn from Israel's failures through the metaphor of a vineyard.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Proverbs 30:7-9, we see why God gives us gifts, and some dangers that arise from poverty and wealth.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we go through Isaiah 4:2-6, we look at God's global judgement and his purification of his own.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 3:14-4:1, we go through redemption past, present, and future.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our look at Isaiah 3:1-15, we see the effects of faith in God on the individual and on a nation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we look at Isaiah 2:12-22, we learn how God glorifies himself both by humiliating sinners and raising up the humble.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Acts 4:27-31, we discuss the relationship between sovereignty, human responsibility, and prayer.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Isaiah 2:6-11, we see lessons we can learn from Israel's heart problems, and take hope in how Jesus heals us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 2:1-5, we see a foretaste of Jesus's millennium reign, and why that is important for us today.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Geoffrey W. Grogan, The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 1:27-31, we see the blessings of obedience, and that the wicked are like dead trees.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Isaiah 1:21-26, we see how Israel's infidelity reveals God's justice.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 1 Kings 3:10-14, we see the Giver, the recipients, and a call to use our gifts!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a look at Isaiah 1:18-20, we see that we get Christ's righteousness, not just a blank slate!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our second study of Isaiah 1:10-17, Dr. Rob Pochek, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church on Park Street, shows us how true worship doesn't stop at words.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a first look at Isaiah 1:10-17, we see how Judah failed to worship rightly, and what steps they could take to correct it.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Isaiah 1:1-9, we see the tragedy of living life in rebellion against God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), p. 20
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of John 10:7-18, we see how life as a sheep is really all about the shepherd!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
To get us ready for out study of Isaiah, Dr. John Wilsey, Associate Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins the show!
In our last study of 1 John, we see in 5:20-21 how we can see God and know him rightly.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through 1 John 5:18-19, we see that Christians are protected by Jesus.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters (Broadway: NY, Harper Collins)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:16-17, we learn about sin that leads to death, and what implications that has for believers.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Psalm 69:1-3, we see that thirst for God is a good thing, and that we should not compromise with cheap substitutions.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:14, we get a better view of what God's will is and what communion with God looks like.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
You guessed it! We find in 1 John 5:13 indicators of the health of our soul.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our overview of 1 John 5:13-21, we see how confidence in our salvation helps us kill sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:10-12, we see different types of testimonies and who can see them.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-Tom Thatcher, The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Revised Edition), Volume 13 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of Proverbs 2:1-8, we see how wisdom is both easy and hard to find.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In 1 John 5:9, we see the role of human authors in God's revelation of Himself.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 5:6-8, we learn what three testimonies are all about.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take an overview of 1 John 5:6-12, we see true testimonies to the gospel, and false ones.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:4-5, we see that Jesus truly is the way that we overcome the world.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Judges 8:22-35, we see how Gideon's failures actually serve as an encouragement for our holiness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 1 John 5:3, we learn how disobedience, not obedience, is the truly burdensome path.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, 2003), quoted p.28
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:1-2, we see that love is the inseparable conclusion of faith!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we overview 1 John 5:1-5, we learn why adoption is such a boost to our spiritual lives.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today, we study 1 John 4:19-21 and see that God loving us first is absolutely essential.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study Hebrews 10:10, we see how we have been sanctified and are being sanctified.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In this throwback interview recorded in November 2020, Dr. Tom Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, teaches about how love is completed in believers.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 4:16, we see how love drives three different ways we relate with God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of 1 John 4:15, we learn how our abiding in God really stems from God abiding in us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers), Intr., p.18
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 4:14, we see that John responded to the gospel, and we can too!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Hebrews 10:39, we get to truly understand what the author of Hebrews thinks about perseverance of the saints.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in 1 John 4:13 we unpack what John means when he says that we are "given of the Holy Spirit."
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-R. Albert Mohler Jr., The Apostles Creed (Nashville, TN: Nelson Books), Chpt. 11, “The Holy Spirit”
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993).
As we finish up our overview of 1 John 4:13-21, we see how we take the confidence God gives us and love our neighbors boldly.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our first overview of 1 John 4:13-21, we focus especially in on verses 13-15 to see what John has for us in this empowering text.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In a throwback interview, the former Director of Communications and Connections, Dan Chambers, shows us how God truly love us. Dan is now Pastor Dan, as he is the Senior Pastor of Tammany View Baptist Church in Idaho! Pay him a visit if you're in the area!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a closer look at Genesis 43, we see redemption in the lives of Jacob, Judah, and Joseph, and how that motivates us to trust God when we don't know why.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we study 1 John 4:11-12 and find out how we can see God and how we can show him to others.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's classic episode, originally recorded back in August 2020, we hear from Pastor Ben Saunders about how God purposefully loves us!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 4:10, we learn how the Father freely sends His Son to take the punishment we deserve.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 18, “The Heart of the Gospel”
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a look at 1 John 4:10a, we learn how we can receive freeing humility from the doctrine of depravity.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Shai Linne, “Election”, Lyrical Theology, Pt.1: Theology
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Genesis 43 (the first time we do a study in Genesis!), we see how God is Lord over "good sense," Lord over the lost, and Lord over the godly.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 4:9, we see just how God displays the great love that he has for us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, 2003)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we learn from 1 John 4:7-8, we see just how important it is for Christians to show love!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our overview of 1 John 4:7-12, we stop and admire the awesome truth that God is love!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
The third round of 1 John 4:1-6 helps us understand what it means to test the spirits.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In Isaiah 44:6-8, we see how understanding the problems we face helps us follow Jesus when we know who God is.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our second look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see the criteria for doctrines that are most important.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
–The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008), p. 2507Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our first study of 1 John 4:1-6, we see why it is so important to understand who Jesus is.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our second study of 1 John 3:19-24, we see why we can have pure and confidence in our conscience because of what God has done.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In 1 John 3:19-24, we get a fresh encouragement from John to have confidence in the God of our salvation!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– My dad for some helpful advice regarding doubt 🙂
– John Piper, When I Don’t Desire God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004)Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we wrap up our study of Hebrews 9:15-22, we see how the understanding the strife and legal peace serve to give us true rest in God.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:17-18, we see how God's truth changes the way we love others.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we wrap up looking at 1 John 3:16, we see how we can appreciate and apply this new view of Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our second look at 1 John 3:16, we look at what admiration and worship of Jesus looks like.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our first look at 1 John 3:16, we see how we take in the glory of our Savior.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 2, “The People Who Know Their God”
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we continue our mini-series on finding peace in the Son of Man, we see what legal peace means, and how that changes our lives.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take an overview of 1 John 3:16-18, we learn that loving others effectively means reflecting Christ to them.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:14-15, we compare living outside of Christ and living in Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at 1 John 3:12-14a, we learn the difference between the world's foundation and the Christian's foundation.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In another study of 1 John 3:11, Rev. Buddy Osborne shows us how we really love our brothers and sisters.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
On this special Wednesday word, we're mixing things up! We're releasing a special classic episode, our interview with Dr. Schreiner back in 2021! This was a super fun interview for me, and I hope that this re-run is refreshing to you!
In our study of 1 John 3:11, we see the necessity of having strong foundations for our love.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our overview of 1 John 3:11-15, we see three upcoming themes for our study: love, hatred, and Christ!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook)
– John Owen, The Glory of Christ
– John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of Hebrews 9:15-22, we start a mini-series on finding peace in the Son of Man.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 3:10, we learn more about our spiritual makeup.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 3:9, we see what John means when he talks says "seed."
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 6, “He Shall Testify”
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)
– The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook), p.895 (Zane C. Hodges)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at 1 John 3:8b, we see our King's victory over Satan!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– John Owen, The Glory of Christ
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of 1 John 3:7-8a, we look at what it means to practice righteousness or practice sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– John Owen, The Glory of Christ
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 36, “Justification”
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 2 Peter 1:1, we see how the cross can enable Peter to have authority and equality in the same verse.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:6, we get encouragement in our fight against sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
– Dr. J. Vernon McGee, “Through the Bible”
– Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1991), Vol. 6
– John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today's study of 1 John 3:5 shows us the beauty of Jesus's payment for us!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:4, we look at the depths of sin before we get the good news next time.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 24, “Sin”
-Shai Linne, “Election”, Lyrical Theology, Pt. 1 Theology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O5gc8XOLzA
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 3:3, we see how hope for future transformation transforms us today!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, “Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body)”
– The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we wrestle with hard questions in Amos 3:6 regarding catastrophes and the providence of God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we get to talk about the glorious future we have thanks to Christ!While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, “Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body)”
– John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2019), 3:25
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:1b, we see what sets the believer apart, and what threats he faces to that holiness.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
– “Creation Apologetics Master Course”, Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
– Wayne Grudem, Christian Ethics (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018)
– John Piper, 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018), “J. Gresham Machen”, p. 476
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 3:1a, we see how important it is to be frequently looking at our adoption in Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 19, “Sons of God”
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 1 John 2:29, we see that Jesus is the true demonstration of righteousness for us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2014), p. 10
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's reflections on 2 Timothy 3:16-17, we see Paul's exhortations to pastors and how the congregation can help.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 2:28 today, the Worship Pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, Pastor Dale Fields, joins us to answer some questions on what it looks like to abide in Christ for now and later.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of 1 John 2:26-27, we see a life built on a humanist worldview and a life built on God's Word.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 6, “The Clarity of Scripture”
– Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
– “Creation Apologetics Master Course”, Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
-Tony Reinke, Lit! (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2011), Chpt. 2, “Wide-Eyed into the Son”
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 2:25, we just take a moment to look at the glorious promise we have: eternal life!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 12, “Communicable Attributes of God (1)”
– Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
– “Creation Apologetics Master Course”, Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study of 1 John 2:24b, we learn the how and the why of abiding in the Son and the Father.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
John Owen, The Glory of Christ
J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of James 5:1-6, we see how we are to worship the one true God, not anything else in creation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 2:24a, we see John pointing us right back to the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take another look at 1 John 2:22-23, we see how these names point us to the hypostatic union.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 26, “The Person of Christ”
– Ben Saunders for his analogy of Jesus and sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
In today's study of 1 John 2:22-23, we see the intersection of doctrine and names.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of 1 John 2:21, we see how God's Word holds up and how we use it.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ezekiel 36:24-32, we see the intersection between our sinfulness and God's pursuit of his glory.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
To help us understand 1 John 2:19-20, we bring in the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, Dr. Rob Pochek!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
– “Creation Apologetics Master Course”, Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:17, we see what a truly strong foundation looks like.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:15-16, we see that both God and sin demand our attention and affection, but we need to choose God every time.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of 1 John 2:12-14, the current Worship Pastor at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and my former youth pastor, Pastor Ben Saunders, shows us that God doesn't change, even when we do.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we take a long look at a short passage, Ezekiel 21:32b. We see what true greatness really is about.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's study of 1 John 2:12-14, we see three stages in spiritual maturity, and John's exhortations to them.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
– The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008), p. 2431
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2003), p. 18, I quoted “The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever.”
– Donald S. Whitney, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2014)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
I think you get the gist of this episode. In our study of 1 John 2:8b-11, we see God's command for us to love our brothers.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 2:7-8, we see that we find commands to love throughout the Bible.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:5-6, we see that God's Word is how we know how God wants us to obey him.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 Corinthians 10:6, we see how we are expected to learn from the Israelites and how God related to them.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:3-4, we see the importance of obedience, and how it gives proof of our salvation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at 1 John 2:3a, we see how much of a blessing it is to know that our sins are paid for.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:2, we see a big word that contains a big truth!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we look at 1 John 2:1, we see the great news that even though we sin, we have an advocate on our side!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
I'm excited for this one! Jeremiah 46:27-28 gives us a view of God's grace, and how He redeems us even in our ugliness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study 1 John 1:8-10, we see that there is still hope after we sin!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
My apologies for the late post! First week of college has been a little crazy (in good ways, of course).
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 1:5, we see what it means for God to be light and the implications that has for us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we dive into ABP's first series, looking at 1 John, we learn what our fellowship is, and what it does for us. Please pardon the squeaky voice, I was (and still am) growing!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ecclesiastes 9:10, we see that we must work hard because life is short, but eternity is long.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 6:21-24, we wrap up our series in the book of Ephesians by seeing how the church encourage each other to walk worthy.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 6:10-20, we study what our objective is, what our opposition is, and what our defense is in our spiritual warfare.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 6:5-9, we see Paul addresses how we can walk worthy of our calling at work.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study Ephesians 6:1-4, we see how walking worthy impacts how we live at home.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 5:22-33, we see how Paul commands wives to submit, husbands to serve, and everyone to trust Christ's unbreakable union with his church.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Ephesians 5:15-21, we see that believers should walk worthy of their call in wisdom, submission, and joy.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 5:1-14, we see how God calls on us to sacrifice certain things and embrace others.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 4:29-32, we see that because of the gospel, we are able to live worthy of our high calling.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 4:25-28, we see how believers are to encourage each other to holiness and honesty.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 4:20-24, we see how we put off the old self and put on the new man.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 4:17-20, we see how believers are called to be separate from the world, and instead we are to show the joy and holiness we have in Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 4:1, we see how believers can walk worthy of our calling together.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 3:16-19, we see how we can be filled with the love of Christ and how we can know that love.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 3:15, we see how all beings in heaven and on earth are named from the Father.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 3:14, we see some valuable lessons on prayer.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 3:1-13, we look at a big 'ol parenthetical paragraph!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 2:21-22, we see how we are being made into a holy, unified temple.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 2:19-20, we see that we are truly at home in the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 2:17-18, we see how the gospel is like radio, transcending all boundaries.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 2:14-16, we see how the Law relates to us today.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we take a brief look at Ephesians 2:11-13, we see how our story involves unity, sin, and purpose.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our overview of Ephesians 2:11-22, we see how Jesus unites Jews and Gentiles, establishing peace.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we look at Ephesians 2:8-10, we see what kind of good works are good, and which are not!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 2:4-7, we see the incredible news after our last episode, "but God!"
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 2:1-3, we see that apart from Christ we are completely dead and how that makes us appreciate the gospel even more.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 1:17-23, we see the need for Christians to pray for hope, and where our hope comes from.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 1:15-16, we see how Christians are to pray and why it's important.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 1:13-14, we see how God has sealed us with His Holy Spirit, and why that is so important.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Ephesians 1:11-13a, we see how great of an inheritance we have, and why that is so important.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Ephesians 1:7-10, we see that we have been redeemed by Christ's blood, and we think about what that means for us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Ephesians 1:5-6, we see the importance of adoption, and what it entails.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In today's episode, we look at Ephesians 1:4 and see that we have been chosen in Christ, and why that is so important.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Ephesians 1:3, we see what our worship is rooted in, and how we can have unshakeable joy.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we kick off a series in Ephesians! We will be looking at Ephesians 1:1-2 today, and we see some characteristics of this epistle right from the start.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we see that we are to rejoice, pray, and give thanks always.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 2 Kings 22:2, we see how God can change Judah, and how He can change your heart.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at Proverbs 14:4, we see why there is no harvest without good preparation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Proverbs 2:16-19, we see that wisdom is our weapon against the natural and lethal enemy of sin.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at John 3:30, we see how the gospel empowers us to find joy in Jesus, and how we find joy when we decrease.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Job 40:1-5, we see that in a fallen and confusing world, we can have peace in Jesus Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we simply meditate on what we see in Jesus as He is in agony in the garden.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Luke 21:34-36, we see how Jesus wants us to be ready for His return.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we look at the greatness of God, we see how we can worship in private and corporately.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 Corinthians 15:58, we see that the return of Jesus gives us strength to obey today!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 1 Peter 1:22-2:3, we see that we a saved heart is a loving heart.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 Peter 1:13-21, we see how history gives us hope, in the past with Jesus' work on the cross, to the present with God the Father leading us in holiness, to the future with Jesus' promised return.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our lively discussion of Romans 11:33-36, we have everything from theology lessons to a praise break!
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Romans 9:22-24, we see what God election is and how that changes how we live today.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study Romans 3:12, we see that in sin, we lose our humanity, but we can find our humanity in Christ.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our series, "Studying the Bible," we see how understanding the plot is so important when reading Scripture.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study Matthew 23:11-12, we see that God is the one who should throw parties, not us.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our continuation of our series on studying the Bible, we see the importance of prayer to transformative Bible reading.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Matthew 9:13, we see how the heart is the source of true godliness, and how this is both a blessing and a challenge.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our next episode of Studying the Bible, we see three different ways of reading the Bible: print, digital, and audio.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
To kick off our series in studying the Bible, we look at how we are to think about translations, and where they come from.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Romans 8:31, we marvel at the power of God and his love for us!
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we look at John 16:12-15, we see how the Holy Spirit gives us the words from Jesus.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our look at Revelation 5:9-10, we see how Jesus has made a people for Himself from every tribe, tongue, and nation!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we take a close look at Luke 22:24-30, we see how God exalts the lowly, and that there are rewards in serving.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 5:18-20, we see how we are protected from sin from the inside and out, and how we use that protection to know God.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we examine Luke 14:25-30, we see what it looks like to deny ourselves and take up our crosses.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Luke 12:4-7, we see a healthy fear of God, and a wrong fear of everything else.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 Peter 4:19, we see that in the face of suffering, we are to trust God, keep on rockin', and hit our knees in prayer.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of 1 John 2:15-17, we see the lusts of the world, and how we fight them.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of James 3:13-18, we see how God's people have true wisdom, as opposed to the world's false wisdom.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we take another look at Amos 8:1-7, we see how God's people are to use gifts for the kingdom, not use the kingdom for gifts.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Amos 8:1-7, we see how joy in the Lord is essential to good deeds, and that apart from joy in the Lord, these "righteous" acts are meaningless.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Hebrews 12:14-17, we see how believers are called to seek peace and holiness.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Hebrews 12:1-2, we see that we are to turn our eyes upon Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of faith."
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Psalm 150:6, we see what it really means to praise the Lord.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we continue our study in Hebrews 7:23-25, we see that because Jesus completely saved us, we are freed from sin and enslaved to righteousness.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Hebrews 7:23-25, we take a brief look at how Jesus has completely freed us from sin, and then we take a behind the scenes look at how ABP is made.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Joel 3:21, we see how God brings vengeance for his people.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we mix things up, giving a behind the scenes look at how we study through passages, with Psalm 142 as a case study.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Proverbs 1:7, we see that we must know our God, fear him, and obey and him.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Titus 3:1-3, we move from the orthodoxy of the gospel to the orthopraxy of the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Titus 3:4-8, we see who believers are and who starts their faith, and why that is important.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our first study of Titus 3:1-11, we see how Christians are to actually do good works in the first place.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today as we study through Psalm 127:1-2, we see that anything we do must be committed to the Lord.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through 2 Corinthians 5:17, we see that we are a new creation, and that our old selves are gone!
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Matthew 9:10-13, we see that God is not focused on the hands first, but rather the heart.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we continue our study of Daniel 5:18-23a, we see that God graciously gives Nebuchadnezzar a chance to repent, and that Belshazzar failed to learn from this account.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Daniel 5:18-23, we see the foolishness of pride, and how God reacts to it.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
In our study of Psalm 101:3, we learn not to be guided by worthless things, and we see what we should be guided by.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
As we study through Colossians 3:22-25, we see that believers are to work for the Lord, not for people.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today in our study of Colossians 1:15-20, we see that Jesus is first place in everything, from his being, to salvation history, to our own hearts.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 13
Today as we wrap up our series in the greatest psalms, we take one more look at Psalm 23 and see how we are guarded by providence and motivated by purpose.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 12
Today in our first study of Psalm 23, we see the humble reliance that David shows, and how that is so counter-cultural.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 11
In our second change of pace, we dive into Galatians 2:20-21 and see that we are motivated to serve because Christ loved us and gave himself for us.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 10
In a slight change of pace, we have a surface-level discussion of Bible translations, and how to think about which to use.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 9
While this is not actually a feel-good episode, we do see that believers are covered in the righteousness and justice of God, so in fact we do shine!
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 8
In our study of Psalm 37:3-4, we see that we are able to do our job in godliness because God does his.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 7
In our study of Psalm 37:1-2, we see that God's people should not be surprised or upset when the wicked prosper.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 6
Today as we continue our study of Psalms 42-43, we see how the psalmist had hope in the darkness of exile.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 5
As we study through Psalms 42-43, we see that Christians are promised suffering, while next episode we will see how Christians can find hope.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Longman, Tremper. II. Garland, David E., eds. The Expositors Bible Commentary: Revised Edition, Volume 5. Michigan: Zondervan. 2008. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 4
In our study of Psalm 2, we see why the nations rage against God and his anointed.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 3
Today in our study of Psalm 1:4-6, we see who the wicked are and what happens to them apart from the forgiveness by Jesus.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 2
As we take one more look at Psalm 1:1-3, we see just how we can be blessed and experience joy.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 1
In our study of Psalm 1:1-3, we see what the value of joy really is.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 26
Today we wrap up our series in Judges by seeing the horrible story of Judges 19-21, and why man fails when he does what is right in his eyes.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 25
In our study of the fascinating account of Dan's invasion of Laish in Judges 17-18, we see how quickly God's people can backslide, but the hope we have given to us from God because of who he is.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 24
As we take a close look at Judges 16, we see how God uses crazy circumstances to finally humble Samson and use him for his kingdom.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 23
In our study of Judges 15, we see how Israel's leadership has declined from Moses all the way to Samson, and how these two leaders actually have some similarities.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 22
While our study in Judges 14 was not shorter than other episodes as promised in the introduction to this episode, we still take a far too short look at God's providence over sin and evil.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 21
As we start our study of the life of Samson, we look at some extraordinarily born babies (E.B.B.s)!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 20
In our study of Judges 12, we take a somewhat nicer look at Jephthah and his encounter with Ephriam.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 19
Today as we take a look at Judges 11, we take a possibly overly critical look at Jephthah, and how Jesus is our true leader.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 18
In our study of Judges 10, we see how we cannot out-sin God's endless love when we are covered by Jesus' blood!
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 17
In our study of Judges 9, we try and learn from the failures of Abimelech and the justice of God.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 16
Today in our study of Judges 7:24-8:35, we are looking at the completeness of God's providence and the depravity of sin.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 15
In our study of Judges 7:1-23, we see the victory that God gives Gideon and how God makes it clear that he is the one to whom all glory is due.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 14
As we study through Judges 6:25-40, we learn how the Christian life is like a super slide, so we need to live in a constant state of repentance.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 13
Today as we look at Judges 6:11-24 (not 6:11-4 as I mistakenly say in the intro!) we see Gideon's humility in light of the fact that God equips the called.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 12
In our study of Judges 6:1-10, we see that God wants his people to remember his redeeming story for their lives so that they can guard their joy.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 11
As we study through Judges 5:11-31, we see how Deborah's and Barak's song remembers the key characters in the fight against Moraz, Jael, Sisera, and Sisera's mother.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 10
As we study through Judges 5:11-31, we see how Deborah's and Barak's song remembers the key characters in the fight against King Jabin, focusing today on Deborah and Barak, the faithful tribes, the weak tribes, and nature.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 9
In our study of Judges 5:6-11a, we see how sin cripples us, but we serve the God who puts the lame on their feet!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 8
As we take a look at the beginning of Deborah and Barak's song, we see how God goes about working victory for the Israelites.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible® Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2020 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 7
Today as we kick off our study of Judges 4, we see that God doesn't need us to accomplish his purposes, but he still chooses to use us in his grace.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible® Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2020 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 6
In our study of Judges 3:31, we look at Shamgar, who gets a brief but important mention in the book of Judges.
Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible® Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2017, 2020 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 5
Studying through the story of Ehud in Judges 3:12-30, we see how sin degrades us, while recognition from God brings true honor.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 4
Today in our study of Judges 3:7-11, we take a look at our first judge, Othniel, and how this first story sets the stage of Israel's problematic sin cycle.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 3
In our study of Judges 2-3:7, we take a look at the fact that true change starts in the heart, not just on the outside.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth (The New American Commentary). Tennessee: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1999. Logos Edition.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 2
As we study through Judges 1, we see how Israel failed to obtain all the promised land because of their weak faith.
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 1
Today as we kick-off our series in Judges, we take an overview of the book and how we will approach it in our study.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Lindsey, F. Duane. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament. Colorado: David C Cook, 1985.
-Fee, Gordon D. Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Michigan: Zondervan, 2003.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 138
As we draw our study of Isaiah to a close in Isaiah 66:7-24, we see that in the grand finale of history, there are only two eternal destinations: heaven or hell.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 137
In our study of Isaiah 66:1-6, we see how the gospel frees us from trying to earn God's favor ourselves.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 136
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 65:17-25, we see how God is working history towards the goal of redemption, with Jesus making everything new.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Martin, John A. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament. Colorado: David C Cook, 1985.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 135
In our study of Isaiah 65:1-16, we see how Israel had two types of people: those who were God's people outwardly, and those who were truly God's people.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 134
As we study though Isaiah 63:15-64:12, we see how we are to pray for release from sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Dane. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Illinois: Crossway. 2021. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 133
Today in our study of Isaiah 63:1-6, we come across a pretty blood passage about God's vengeance. Hence the title.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 132
Studying through Isaiah 62, we see the importance of remembering God's promises for our future.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 131
Today in our study of Isaiah 61, we see how God's people find their righteousness not in themselves, but in Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 130
As we take a study through Isaiah 60:17-22, we see the importance of remembering our future with Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 129
In our study of Isaiah 60:10-16, we see how God's redemption is the side of history that we want to be on, and we trace this history throughout the ages.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 128
Today in our study of Isaiah 60:1-9, we see how the redemption narrative of Scripture equips us to live with purpose.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 127
In our study of Isaiah 59:14-21, we see how we need a savior, how God gives us one, and how we are kept by God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 126
As we study through Isaiah 59:9-13, we see that the key to fighting sin is to wield truth.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 125
Today in our study of Isaiah 59:1-8, we see how seeking social justice apart from a relationship with God is useless, and how we can use truth and love to shine the light of Christ to our neighbor.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 124
As we study through Isaiah 58:6-14, we contrast a fake righteousness with one that begins in the heart.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 123
In our study of Isaiah 58:1-5, we see the serious sin of trusting in our own righteousness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 122
Today as we study through Isaiah 57:14-21, we see how God desires restoration for His people, and how there is no peace in wickedness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 121
As we study through Isaiah 57:3-13, we see how sin deceives, but truth gives us stability.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 120
Today in our study of Isaiah 56:9-57:2, we see the characteristics of foolish leaders, and how God exalts the humble.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 119
In our study of Isaiah 56:1-8, we get an introduction into the third and final section of Isaiah, as well as seeing how God's kingdom is offered to all people.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 118
Today in our study of Isaiah 55:6-9, we see necessary humility for salvation and growth in our walk with Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 117
As we study through Isaiah 55:1-5, we see how Christ changes everything, from everyday things to covenants that last forever.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 116
In our study of Isaiah 54:11-17, we see why God's people can hope and what the hope does for them.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 115
Today in our study of Isaiah 54:1-10, we see how Jesus' work brings joy for the whole world, Jews and Gentiles.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 114
As we wrap up our mini-series, we see how Jesus suffered first, and then was glorified.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 113
In our study of Isaiah 53:4-6, we see how Jesus is the atonement for our sins, and takes on our sorrows and grief by facing the full wrath of God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 112
As we learn from Isaiah 53:1-3, we see how Jesus is the true man, and how He demonstrated humility.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 111
Today in our study of Isaiah 52:12-15, we begin a sub-series, "Who Are You, Lord?" by looking at God's plan for the Messiah.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 110
As we study through Isaiah 52:7-12, we see God act--first for Israel, then for the world!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 109
Today in our study of Isaiah 52:1-6, we see how God's people are righteous when their identity is in God's redemption plan.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 108
Today in our study of Isaiah 51:17-23, we see how God gives us a textbook example of grace.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 107
In our study of Isaiah 51:9-16, we see how spiritual lethargy can be overcome, in the lives of ancient Israelites and present-day Christians.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 106
As we study through Isaiah 51:1-8, we see how God uses His redemption narrative to comfort the faithful.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 105
Today as we study through Isaiah 50:4-11, we see how the Servant is suffering, strengthened, and saving.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 104
In our study of Isaiah 50:4-7, we see and savor the suffering but victorious Servant.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 103
Today in our study of Isaiah 49:14-50:3, we learn about the unbelief of Israel and God's persistent faithfulness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 102
As we study through Isaiah 49:8-13, we see how Jesus provides us with security in our salvation in the past and in the future.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
-Grogan, Geoffrey. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 6. Michigan: Zondervan. 1986. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 101
In our study of Isaiah 49:1-7, we see a prophecy of Jesus, and how he compares to Cyrus and his prophecies.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 100
Today as we hit episode number one hundred, we see how God guides His people, and helps them back up when they sin.
As we study through Isaiah 48:12-16, we see three reasons why God can be trusted and three reasons why God sent Cyrus.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Dane. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Illinois: Crossway. 2021. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we have a special guest, Daniel Ritchie! Daniel is the author of My Affliction for His Glory, and is a travelling speaker who tells his story to thousands. Daniel has written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and Fox News (i.e. He's a smart guy!) We hear from Daniel on his focus on pro-life values, and on his writing process. You don't want to miss this!
EPISODE 99
As we study through Isaiah 48:12-16, we see three reasons why God can be trusted and three reasons why God sent Cyrus.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Grogan, Geoffrey. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 6. Michigan: Zondervan. 1986. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 98
In our study of Isaiah 48:1-11, we see how God is working for the good of His people, and in the process He sifts out those who are not His own.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 97
Today as we study through Isaiah 47, we see how God uses the pain of both Israel and eventually Babylon for His purposes.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 96
Today in our study of Isaiah 46:5-13, we see how the unstoppable God works for our salvation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 95
In our study of Isaiah 46:1-4, the futility of idols contrasted with the everlasting care of the Lord.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 94
As we study through Isaiah 45:14-25, we see how God's story unfolds, from creation, to Israel, to Christ, and finally to eternity.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 93
Today in our study of Isaiah 45:8-13, we see God's mind-boggling election and His unstoppable plan for His people.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 92
In our study of Isaiah 45:1-7, we see how God predicts and uses King Cyrus to carry along His redemptive narrative.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 91
Today in our study of Isaiah 44:24-28, we see how God's people are precious in His sight, and how He is near to the lowly.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
-Ortlund, Dane. Gentle and Lowly Illinois: Crossway. 2021. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 90
As we study through Isaiah 44:21-23, we see how the redemption narrative applies to our lives today, and how they applied to Israel.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 89
In our study of Isaiah 44:9-20, we see the foolishness of idolatry contrasted with an identity in God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 88
Today, we see in Isaiah 44:6-8 how God doesn't leave His people, rather He proves Himself yet again, giving them freedom to live without fear.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 87
In our study of Isaiah 44:1-5, we see how God uses broken but chosen vessels to advance the gospel through the Holy Spirit.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 86
As we study through Isaiah 43:22-28, we see how the nature of the gospel is free, not something that is earned.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 85
Today as we study through Isaiah 43:14-21, we go throughout God's redemptive history, almost like Scrooge goes through Christmas history!
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 84
In our study of Isaiah 43:8-13, we see Israel's corruption despite God's goodness towards them, and the unconditional faithfulness of God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 83
As we study through Isaiah 43:1-7, we see why the doctrine of election is in the Bible. It is not there to give us stuff to argue over, rather to give us confidence in our Savior.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 82
Today as we look at Isaiah 42:18-25, we see how Israel's unfaithfulness can be a lesson for us in God's grace.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 81
In our study of Isaiah 42:10-17, we see the joy of those who trust in God and His plan for redemption, and we again see the futility of idols.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Grogan, Geoffrey. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 6. Michigan: Zondervan. 1986. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 80
Today as we study through Isaiah 42:5-9, we see God's providence over the earth, over redemption in particular, and how God is zealous for His glory.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 79
As we study through Isaiah 42:1-4, we see how we are to reach to see the glory of Jesus and preach the gospel to those around us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 78
In our study of Isaiah 41:21-29, we see God in a court case with idols, and why God is always the right choice.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 77
Today as we study through Isaiah 41:1-20, we see some history, and the responses of both pagans and God's people.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 76
In our study of Isaiah 40:27-31, we see a desperate cry, the power of God, and how that power flows to us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 75
As we study through Isaiah 40:18-26, we see how God is over idols, powers, and creation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 74
As we study through Isaiah 40:12-17, we see how God is sovereign over creation, and how problems pale before Him.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 73
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 40:9-11, we see how Jerusalem is both the recipient and herald of the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 72
As we study through Isaiah 39, we see King Hezekiah's folly and the lessons we can learn from it.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 71
Today in our study of Isaiah 38, we see through the sickness of King Hezekiah lessons in prayer, providence, and praise.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 70
As we take a look at Isaiah 37:21-38, we contrast God's plans for the wicked with God's plans for the righteous.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 69
In our study of Isaiah 37:8-20 we see how King Hezekiah prays and the lessons that we can learn from his prayer.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 68
Today as we study through Isaiah 37:1-7, we see how King Hezekiah wisely realized that his help comes from the sovereign God of the universe.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 67
As we study through Isaiah 36:11-22, we see how understanding God's providence really does matter.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 66
In our study of Isaiah 36:1-10, we listen to the first part of the Rabshakeh's speech and dissect his arguments.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 65
As we take a look at Isaiah 35, we see how God ties together the redemption of His people and the pursuit of His glory.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Owen, John. The Glory of Christ.
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 64
Today in our study of Isaiah 34, we look at the sobering doctrine of reprobation and how God is glorified in even the darkest of doctrines.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Asbury, Cory. "Reckless Love." Reckless Love. Bethel Music. 2018.
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 63 As we study through Isaiah 33:13-24, we get another glimpse into the Millennium reign of Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print. -Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 62
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 33:7-13, we see the Assyria's kindling of God's wrath, God's wrath come down on Assyria, and finally God's pursuit of His own glory.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Today we have a returning guest, Dr. Thomas Schreiner! Dr. Schreiner talks about Bible translations with us, drawing from his experience as Co-Chair of the CSB (Christian Standard Bible) Translation Oversight Committee.
EPISODE 61
As we study through Isaiah 33:1-6, we see how God is providential over evil nations (yes, I know province doesn't actually mean nation, but which sounds better?!?!) and why that is good news for God's people.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 60
As we study through Isaiah 32:9-20, we see how Jerusalem goes from complacent women and destruction to restoration and a trusting people.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 59
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 32:1-8, we see the politics of Jesus in His millennium reign.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 58
In our study of Isaiah 31, we see how Judah has a choice to make--God or Egypt.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Piper, John. Providence. Illinois: Crossway. 2020. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 57
As we take a look at Isaiah 30:18-33, we see how God exalts Himself in love for His people, and how He redeems them in the present and the future.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 56
Today in our study of Isaiah 30:1-17, we see how Judah rejects God's wisdom and heads down the path of destruction to Egypt.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 55
In our study of Isaiah 29:15-24 we are going to look at the dark morality of Israel and the invincible restoration of God.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 54
Today as we study through Isaiah 29:9-14, we see the worldview of Jerusalem and God's solution to their dead religion.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 53
In our study of Isaiah 29:1-8, we see how Jerusalem is not only the location for sacrifices, but the sacrifice on the alter.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 52
As we study through Isaiah 28:23-29, we see how God is all-knowing and all-wise, and how that impacts why we obey Him.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 51
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 28:14-22, we see how God is stronger and more faithful than the unreliable Egypt.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 50
As we study through Isaiah 28:1-13, we see how Samaria's pride led it to trust too much in its nation and salvific ability.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Grogan, Geoffrey. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 6. Michigan: Zondervan. 1986. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 49
As we study through Isaiah 27:7-13, we see how God's people are set apart, and how God takes away the sin of His people.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 48
As we take a look at Isaiah 27:1-6, we see God's eternal destruction of evil and protection of good.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 47
Today as we study through Isaiah 26:13,16-21, we see why God's name is to be exalted above all, and how we suffer now with the hope of future glory.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 46
As we take a look at Isaiah 26:10-15, we see how there is wickedness in the land of Israel, but God was (and is) zealous for His people.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 45
Today in our study of Isaiah 26:7-9, we see how believers have a level path, and how and why we desire God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 44
In today's study of Isaiah 26:1-6, we see how we can have perfect peace in God, and how He wins.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-National Institute of Mental Health. "Any Anxiety Disorder." NIMH. Nov. 2017. Web. 11 Mar. 2021.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 43
As we take a look at Isaiah 25:9-12, we see how we wait and behold the Lord in the present and the future, respectively.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Olivares, Vladimir. "Zelda: Breath of the Wild - How Long to Beat and Complete the Game." CBR. 12 Jan. 2021. Web. 9 Mar. 2021.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 42
In our study of Isaiah 25:3-8, we see that God has trampled death forever, and that we will feast with Him forever.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 41
As we take a look at Isaiah 25:1-2, we will see what God's sovereignty is, how it is tangible, and why it matters.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 40
In today's study of Isaiah 24:17-23, we see that God's justice is unavoidable, and that the only hope we have is in Jesus' blood.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 39
In our study of Isaiah 24:14-16, we see how God's people have joy for today and tomorrow, and that God's people can and should grieve over wickedness, and we should seek to bring change through the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 38
Today as we take a look at Isaiah 24:4-13, we are going to see how sin has cursed the earth and that there is no lasting pleasure found in sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Davis, Andrew. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah. Tennessee: B&H Publishing Group, 2017. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles released every two weeks, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
EPISODE 37
In today's study of Isaiah 24:1-3, we take an overview of chapters 24-27, then we see God's justice on display in everyone, for everyone.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Grogan, Geoffrey. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Volume 6. Michigan: Zondervan. 1986. Digital.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 36
As we take a look at Isaiah 23, we see how we are not to trust in economic prowess, rather we are to lean on God. We also see that God can save anyone who comes to Him in faith, no matter their background or history.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Davis, Andrew. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah. Tennessee: B&H Publishing Group, 2017. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 35
In today's study of Isaiah 22:15-25, we see how we are to put off selfishness and put on the humility that Jesus showed.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Sandstrom, Aleksandra. "Church involvement varies widely among U.S. Christians." Pew Research. 16 November 2015. 2 February 2021
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 34
As we take a look at Isaiah 22:1-14, we see how Jerusalem idolized pleasure, and God's ensuing punishment. We also see how we as a church can learn from Jerusalem's mistake by finding our ultimate satisfaction in God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Ortlund, Raymond. The ESV Study Bible. Illinois: Crossway, 2008. Print.
-Davis, Andrew. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah. Tennessee: B&H Publishing Group, 2017. Print.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 33
In our study of Isaiah 21:11-17, we see how God meets our trust in the lows and the highs, and that we are only as strong as the foundation we stand on.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
-John A. Martin, The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament (Colorado Springs, CO: David C Cook)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 32
In our study of Isaiah 21:1-10, we see how trust in anything under the sun will fail us, but trust in the Son will give us joy.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. Print.
-Davis, Andrew M. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah. Tennessee: B&H Publishing Group, 2017.
-Curtin, Melanie. "Are You On Your Phone Too Much? The Average Person Spends This Many Hours On It Every Day." Inc.com. 30 October 2018. 9 February 2021
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 31
In ours study of Isaiah 19:16-20:6, we see how God used Egypt to show His glory, both to Egypt itself and to surrounding nations.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
-Andrew Davis, Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah (Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2017)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 30
As we take a look at Isaiah 19:1-15, we see how we can learn from Egypt's mistakes and put our complete trust in God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament)(Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 29
In our study of Isaiah 17-18, we see how God again shows His control over the whole world, and why we must look to Him in trust.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 28
In our study of Isaiah 15-16, we see God's gospel focus for His people, for Isaiah's immediate audience and for us today.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 27
As we take a look at Isaiah 14:24-32, we see how God is sovereign, even over our worst problems, and where true strength is really found.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 26
As we take a look at Isaiah 14:1-23, we see how redemption, judgement, and election are all reasons for Christians to rejoice.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 25
In our study of Isaiah 13, we get introduced to Isaiah 13-25, and we see the first nation under God's judgement, Babylon
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 24
Happy 1st Birthday to Adopted Believers! On this date, one year ago, we released our first two podcast episodes. Since then, we have gone on to have guest speakers, including Dr. John Wilsey and Dr. Thomas Schreiner, as well as releasing articles twice weekly on our website, adoptedbelievers.com.
In our study of Isaiah 11-12, we see the righteous millennium reign of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, and the song of victory that follows.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 23
As we study Isaiah 10:20-34, we see just how God works all things for the good of His people, even in the midst of great hardship and adversity.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 22
In today's study of Isaiah 10:5-19, we see how God can use sinful nations for His glory.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 21
As we study Isaiah 9:8-10:4, we see that God uses painful discipline to rid His people of the great sin, pride.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 20
In our study of Isaiah 9:1-7, we see how Jesus has fulfilled prophecies in His first coming and how He will completely fulfill them in His second coming.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
-Christ Centered Exposition Commentary: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah (Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 19
As we take a look at Isaiah 8, we see how the strength of nations and problems around us pales in comparison to God's ultimate sovereignty.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 18
In our study of Isaiah 7:10-25, we see how Jesus overcame all odds to come to earth and save us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 17
As we take a look at Isaiah 7:1-9, we see that God is sovereign and how that changes our lives.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 16
In our study of Isaiah 6:8-13, we see Isaiah's call to ministry and what this means for us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 15
As we take a look at Isaiah 6:1-7, we see God's glory on display and how we too will have glory in the future.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 14
In our study of Isaiah 5, we see that God, using the extended metaphor of a vineyard, shows how His people failed Him, and we can learn from Israel’s failure.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 13
As we take a look at Isaiah 4:2-6, we see how God judges the earth and glorifies and purifies His people.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 12
In our study of Isaiah 3:13-4:1, we see that God, the just Judge, flattens the pride of sinful rulers and haughty women to bring His people back to Himself.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 11
As we take a look at Isaiah 3:1-15, we see the necessity of looking to God, not only individually, but as a nation.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 10
In our study of Isaiah 2:12-22, we see that prideful man is taken down by God, who is due all glory. God not only gets glory in humiliating prideful man but in raising up sinful men through the redemptive blood of Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 9
In our study of Isaiah 2:6-11, we see that we must learn from Israel’s mistakes by not letting our desires be corrupted by the things of this world. We must also rejoice in Jesus delivering us from God’s wrath, and give God all glory for His justice.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 8
In today's study of Isaiah 2:1-5, we look at Jesus' reign in the Millennium and how that applies to us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Geoffrey W. Grogan, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 7
As we take a look at Isaiah 1:27-31, we see how God's redeems His people and how those He doesn't redeem are like dead trees.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-The NET Bible
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 6
In our study of Isaiah 1:21-26, we see Jerusalem's infidelity and God's justice.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPSISODE 5
As we study Isaiah 1:18-20, we see how God not only pardons us but gives us Christ's righteousness.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 4
As we take another look at Isaiah 1:10-17, Dr. Rob Pochek, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church Park Street, shows us how true worship leads to action.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 3
In our study of Isaiah 1:10-17, we see how Judah was failing in their worship and how they could correct it.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 2
Today as we start our study of Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1-9, we see what life is like when God's children rebel against Him.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), p. 20
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 1
To get us introduced to the book of Isaiah, Dr. John Wilsey, Associate Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shows us what to expect as we study.
EPISODE 82
As we wrap up our study of 1 John in our breakdown of 1 John 5:20-21, we see how we can know and see God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 81
As we take a look at 1 John 5:18-19, we see how we are protected by Jesus Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters (Broadway: NY, Harper Collins)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 80
In today's study of 1 John 5:16-17, we study the sin that leads to death.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 79
As we take a look at 1 John 5:14-15, we see what God's will is and why He hears us.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 78
In our study of 1 John 5:13, we see how we can in fact know that we are saved.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 77
Today, we see take an overview of 1 John 5:13-21, and we see how assurance of salvation empowers us to fight sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 76
In our study of 1 John 5:10-12, we see the types of testimonies and who can see those testimonies.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-Tom Thatcher, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Revised Edition), Volume 13 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan)
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
In a special episode of Adopted Believers Podcast, we mediate on Psalm 131 and see how we can have peace in God even in tumultuous times in our country.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Douglas Tenney, New International Bible Dictionary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987), p. 256
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 75
As we take a close look at 1 John 5:9, we see how God uses human authors to show His testimony.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Today we have a bonus episode explaining the differing translations of 1 John 5:7.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-The NET Bible, New English Translation Notes (Copyright © Biblical Studies Press: 1996)
-Tom Thatcher, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Revised Edition), Volume 13 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan)
EPISODE 74
Happy New Year! In our study of 1 John 5:6-8, we see the importance of the three that testify.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 73
As we take a cursory view of 1 John 5:6-12, we see various testimonies to the gospel.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 72
Merry Christmas! In our study of 1 John 5:4-5, we are going to see how we overcome the world through Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 71
In our study of 1 John 5:3, we see that God's commandments are not a burden, and how that is so.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, 2003), quoted p.28
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 70
As we take a close look at 1 John 5:1-2, we see the importance of adoption in relation to loving our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 69
In our overview of 1 John 5:1-5, we see the importance of adoption reiterated and how we as children of God have overcome the world.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 19, "Sons of God"
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 68
As we conclude 1 John 4 in 1 John 4:19-21, we see how God loved us first, and why that statement is absolutely crucial.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 67
To help us understand 1 John 4:17-18, Dr. Thomas Schreiner, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and the Associate Dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Co-Chair of the Christian Standard Bible Translation Team, joins us to show us how love is completed in us.
EPISODE 66
As we take a close look at 1 John 4:16, we see how we are to know, believe, and abide in love.
EPISODE 65
In our study of 1 John 4:15, we see how God abides in us and how we abide in God.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers), Intr., p.18 "The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever."
EPISODE 64
As we study 1 John 4:14, we see how John responded to the gospel, and we see how we are to respond to the gospel.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 63
In our study of 1 John 4:13, we see how we are given the Holy Spirit and how we are given of the Holy Spirit.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-R. Albert Mohler Jr., The Apostles Creed (Nashville, TN: Nelson Books), Chpt. 11, "The Holy Spirit"
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
EPISODE 62
Today we finish up our overview of 1 John 4:13-21, and we focus on how we are to turn our confidence to love in verses 16-21.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
EPISODE 61
In today's study of 1 John, we take an overview of 1 John 4:13-21, and we focus on verses 13-15 in part one of Confidence to Love.
EPISODE 60 To help us get a better grasp of 1 John 4:11-12, Mr. Daniel Chambers, Director of Communication and Connection at First Baptist Church Park Street, joins us! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
EPISODE 59 As we study 1 John 4:11-12, we look at how we can see God and show Him to others. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 58
To help us better understand 1 John 4:9-11, Pastor Ben Saunders returns to show us how we are purposely loved by God.
EPISODE 57
In our study of 1 John 4:10, we see how God is free in His giving of Jesus, the propitiation for our sins.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 18, "The Heart of the Gospel"
EPISODE 56
In our study of 1 John 4:10a, we see look at how the doctrine of depravity gives us liberating humility, and we see that we stinketh!
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Shai Linne, "Election", Lyrical Theology, Pt.1: Theology
EPISODE 55
As we look at 1 John 4:9, we see God's love on display for us.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, 2003)
EPISODE 54
As we take a look at 1 John 4:7-8, we see the need to act out our faith in love.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 53
In today's overview of 1 John 4:7-12, we see how God is love and how that impacts us today.
EPISODE 52
As we take a third look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see how we are to test the spirits.
EPISODE 51
Taking another look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see the need of certain doctrines, and the importance of others, and why it is important to understand the importance of each doctrine we are discussing.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008), p. 2507
EPISODE 50
As we look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see the necessity of holding to Jesus' divinity and humanity.
EPISODE 49
As we take another look at 1 John 3:19-24, we see how we are to have clean and confident consciences before God.
EPISODE 48 Today we see how we are to have confidence in God through our salvation while studying 1 John 3:19-24. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - My dad for some helpful advice regarding doubt :) - John Piper, When I Don't Desire God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004)
EPISODE 47
As we look at 1 John 3:17-18, we see how our foundation of truth leads to love.
EPISODE 46
Today we conclude our mini-series "Beholding Christ." We see how we are to appreciate and apply Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 45
As we continue our mini-series "Beholding Christ" we look at how we are to admire and worship Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 44
Today we begin a mini-series on 1 John 3:16, "Beholding Christ". In this episode we look at our adoration of Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 2, "The People Who Know Their God"
EPISODE 43
As we take an overview of 1 John 3:16-18, we see that we must reflect Christ to others to effectively love.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Owen, The Glory of Christ
EPISODE 42
As we study 1 John 3:14-15, we see what it looks like to abide in death, and what it looks like to abide in Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
EPISODE 41
In today's study of 1 John 3:12-14a, we examine the root differences of the world and believers.
EPISODE 40
Today as we take another look at 1 John 3:11, the Rev. Buddy Osborne joins us to show what brotherly love looks like, and what it doesn't look like.
EPISODE 39
As we take a look at 1 John 3:11, we see the necessity of our foundations when we seek to love our brothers and sisters in Christ more effectively.
All Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version (ESV).
EPISODE 38
Today we take an overview of 1 John 3:11-15, and see three themes: love, hatred, and Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook)
John Owen, The Glory of Christ
John Owen, The Mortification of Sin
EPISODE 37
As we continue our study of 1 John, we find in 1 John 3:10 a lesson in spiritual anatomy.
As we study 1 Johns 3:9, we see the seed inside of us. We look at what it is and how it helps us fight sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 6, "He Shall Testify"
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)
The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament (Colorado Springs, CO 80918: David C Cook), p.895 (Zane C. Hodges)
In today's study of 1 John 3:8b, we see Satan and his fall, and Christ and His victory over Satan.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994)
In today's study of 1 Johhn 3:7-8a, we discuss those who practice righteousness and those who practice sin.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
John Owen, The Glory of Christ
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 36, "Justification"
As we take a look at 1 John 3:6, we see that believers do not keep on sinning, and how and why they don't.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Dr. J. Vernon McGee, "Through the Bible"
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1991), Vol. 6
John Owen, The Glory of Christ
As we continue our miniature series in 1 John, Sin and the Savior, we see the climax of the gospel: Jesus Christ, atoning for our sins, and how that applies to us everyday.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
As we start a series inside of our study in 1 John, Sin and the Savior, we see the depravity of sin in 1 John 3:4.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 24, "Sin"
-Shai Linne, "Election", Lyrical Theology, Pt. 1 Theology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O5gc8XOLzA
As we study 1 John 3:3, we see how we are purified through our hope in our glorification with Christ.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, "Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body)"
The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008)
Today's study of 1 John 3:2 points us to the essential doctrine of our resurrection and how we are to live in light of that truth.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 42, "Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body)"
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2019), 3:25
As we study 1 John 3:1b, we see what sets believers apart from the world and how that difference has come under attack.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
"Creation Apologetics Master Course", Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
Wayne Grudem, Christian Ethics (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018)
John Piper, 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018), "J. Gresham Machen", p. 476
In this special episode, we look back on the life of J. I. Packer (1926-2020) and his impact on ABP.
As we start the third chapter of 1 John, we see in 1 John 3:1a that we are children of God and we are to see that often.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 19, "Sons of God"
Today in our study of 1 John 2:29, we look at how we are to know Christ's righteousness and how we are to apply it.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
As we study 1 John 2:28 today, the Worship Pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, Pastor Dale Fields, joins us to answer some questions on abiding in Christ.
In today's study of 1 John 2:26-27, we see the battle between a humanistic worldview and a biblical worldview.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 6, "The Clarity of Scripture"
Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
"Creation Apologetics Master Course", Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
-Tony Reinke, Lit! (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2011), Chpt. 2, "Wide-Eyed into the Son"
As we study 1 John 2:25, we reflect on the eternal promise that God gives us through Christ: eternal life.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 12, "Communicable Attributes of God (1)"
Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
"Creation Apologetics Master Course", Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
Today's study of 1 John 2:24b shows us how we are to abide in the Father and the Son, and we see today why that's important.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973)
As we take a close look at 1 John 2:24a, we take are pointed to the gospel, and that the gospel must abide in us.
As we take a closer look at the names given to Jesus in 1 John 2:22-23, we talk about the hypostatic union.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), Chpt. 26, "The Person of Christ"
Ben Saunders for his analogy of Jesus and sin
To help us dive into the subject of antichrists as taught to us in 1 John 2:18-19, Pastor Rob Pochek, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, joins us to clarify what this passage means.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2005)
"Creation Apologetics Master Course", Answers in Genesis; edu.answersingenesis.org
As we study 1 John 2:20, we see how God's Word helps us view the world around us and find meaning and morality in life.
In 1 John 2:17, we see two types of foundations: the foundations from the world, and the foundation from God.
As we study 1 John 2:15-16, we see that both God and sin demand our attention and affection and why we must always choose God.
Today we have a special guest with us, the youth pastor of First Baptist Church Park Street, Pastor Ben Saunders. As we take another look at 1 John 2:12-14, we see how God doesn't change even though we do.
As we study 1 John 2:12-14, we see that John gives us the three stages of spiritual maturity and what each of these must do.
While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by:
-John Piper, Desiring God (Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2003), p. 18, I quoted "The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever."
As we study 1 John 2:8b-11, we see how we are to love our brothers and sisters: through Christ's strength, not our own.
Today in 1 John 2:7-8, we see how we are to love God and love others, as we are commanded through the Old and New Testaments.
As we study 1 John 2:5-6, we continue to hit on obedience and how we know how to obey -- through God's Word.
In today's reading, 1 John 2:3-4, we dive into a key sign of our salvation, obedience, and how we are to obey.
Today we post our longest episode on the shortest passage (1 John 2:3a)! Today we see how much joy and confidence we can have in Christ and His propitiation for us.
Today's study finds us in 1 John 2:2. We are looking at Christ's propitiation for our sins and how this applies to the world.
Continuing in our study of 1 John, we put 1 John 2:1 under the microscope! We see how we can fight the deceit of sin with the truth: God's written Word to us!
Continuing in our study of 1 John, we examine verses 8-10 in chapter 1. We see who we are as sinners saved by grace and how we as believers recover from sin.
We are studying and examining through 1 John 1:6-7. Here we see how we walk in the light and what that means for us as believers.
In episode two of ABP, we are studying through 1 John 1:5. We see how God is light and what that means for us.
Welcome to ABP! In this first episode, we are studying through 1 John 1:1-4. We see how we have fellowship and how we use that fellowship.