Grasp the Bible Spring Baptist Church

We continue our summer series on biblical genres. Today, we will discuss the first five books of the Bible, or the Law. You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel. Here is a link to this week's episode.The books of the Law, also known as the Torah or the Pentateuch, form the foundational bedrock of the Christian Bible. These books, written by Moses, provide a glimpse into the origins of creation, the establishment of God's covenant with human...

We kick off our summer series today! You can also find these episodes on Spring Baptist Church's YouTube channel. Here is a link to this week's episode.For the next couple of months, our weekly episodes will be dedicated to exploring the various genres of literature found in the Bible.Understanding these genres is crucial for unlocking the full meaning and impact of the Scriptures. So, let's dive in and unveil the significance of these literary forms in our study of the Bible.What...

Today, we will look back over the Book of Galatians and discuss the major themes of the book. Looking at all Paul wrote, we will synthesize it so we can have a more full understanding of the book's message.God - **Father and Justifier:** Believers are adopted as God’s children through Jesus Christ, experiencing grace, peace, and justification by faith, ensuring their belonging to the true Israel. Christ - **Centrality of the Cross:** Salvation is achieved through Je...

Welcome to episode 159 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we conclude our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapter 6:6-18. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Doing good by the Spirit (vv. 6-10) Final summary (vv. 11-18) Key takeaways: Those who benefit from the instruction of teachers should support them, for (as Paul teaches elsewhere), those who receive spiritual benefit should share their material blessings with those who have...

Welcome to episode 158 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:22-6:5. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Marks of the Spirit (5:22-23) The crucifixion of the flesh (5:24) Caring for one another by the spirit (5:25-6:5) Key takeaways: Believers are not called upon to summon up the strength within them, for their new way of life is supernatural, stemming from the powerful...

Welcome to episode 157 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:13-21. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Freedom expressed in love (vv. 13-15) Yield to the Spirit (vv. 16-18) Marks of the flesh (vv. 19-21) Key takeaways: Paul is concerned that freedom the Galatians enjoy in Christ may be abused and become an occasion for the selfish will to dominate. On the one hand...