48 episodes
This We Believe: Exploring the Essential Texts of the Christian Faith Michael Niebauer
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- Religion & Spirituality
This We Believe explains the essentials of the Christian faith and its impact on our lives. Each season will use key texts as springboards for exploring the core tenets of Christianity, beginning with the Apostles' Creed and continuing with texts such as the 10 Commandments and the Our Father. While each season will progress through these documents, each episode will be centered around a specific topic, such as the Cross, or the Holy Spirit, or a specific question, such as What happens when I die? or Why is there suffering the world? The goal is to provide an insightful and exciting theological education whether you have been following Christ for 8 days or 8 decades.
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Jesus Fulfills the Civil Law
What does it mean for Jesus to fulfill the law? Does this mean we no longer have to follow the Old Testament laws? How can we tell which laws we still have to follow and which ones we don’t?This episode begins a three episode series on Matthew 5: 17-20: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is acco...
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Light of the World
What does it mean to be the light of the world, and what, if anything, does the church have to do in order to become the light of the world? Do Christians have to worry about the impact and influence that their actions have on the world?This episode discusses Matthew 5: 14-16: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine...
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Salt of the Earth
What does it mean for Christians to be the salt of the earth? How do Christians impact the world without being overcome by it?This episode unpacks Jesus' first statement after the Beatitudes: “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.”This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to he...
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Why is it that Christians who exhibit mercy and meekness should expect to be treated poorly by the world? If Jesus is the true way to all that is good, true, and beautiful, then why will Christians be reviled for believing in him?This episode addresses the final two beatitudes: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake," and "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you." This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with...
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Blessed are the Peacemakers
What does it mean to be a peacemaker, and how do actively make peace with others in the world? How does are ability to be at peace with God effect our ability to be peacemakers with our friends?This episode discusses the seventh Beatitude: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous P...
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Blessed are the Pure in Heart
What does it mean to be pure in heart? Is holiness something that we achieve, or something God does for us? What is the relationship between purity of heart and a vision of the face of God?This episode discusses the sixth Beatitude: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."This We Believe is brought to you in part by Logos. Logos combines digital books with intelligent software to help you study the Bible deeply. You can find Dr. Niebauer’s Book Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology o...