With The Woods

Ben & Rose Wood

Navigating life’s chaos with God’s wisdom. Real conversations about faith, family, and calling - because life’s messy, but God’s truth still leads the way.

Episodes

  1. 7 Jul ·  Bonus

    Validity of the Bible | In The Beginning Was The Word

    In this episode, we explore the reliability, historical accuracy, and divine inspiration of the Bible, emphasising personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Discover how archaeological finds, manuscript evidence, and prophecy affirm the Bible's trustworthiness and purpose. Key Words Bible reliability, archaeological evidence, divine inspiration, Jesus Christ, biblical prophecy, manuscript evidence, historical accuracy, encounter Jesus, scripture trustworthiness Key Topics The significance of the John Rylands fragment and its implications for biblical dating The divine breath of God in scripture and its authority Historical and archaeological evidence supporting the Bible The reliability of biblical manuscripts and textual transmission Prophetic fulfillment as evidence of divine inspiration The cohesive story of the Bible pointing to Jesus Christ Practical steps to encounter Jesus through scripture Key Quotes "There's a difference between knowing something is valid and actually encountering it." "The Bible is the most attested ancient document in history." "The scriptures tell one cohesive story pointing to Jesus." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Validity and Personal Encounter 06:03 The Nature of the Bible as God's Word 10:05 Historical and Archaeological Reliability of the Bible 22:25 Prophetic Reliability and Cohesive Narrative of Scripture 26:04 Personal Encounter with the Living Word Resources The Case for Christ (Film) - https://www.thecaseforchristmovie.com/ Dead Sea Scrolls - https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/ John Rylands Manuscript Fragment - https://www.johnrylands.ac.uk/ Bruce Metzger - Textual Criticism of the New Testament - https://www.amazon.com/Textual-Criticism-New-Testament-Bruce/dp/019513813X Website - https://revivedchurch.uk

  2. 29 May ·  Bonus

    The Hidden Power of a Biblical Worldview in Navigating Cultural Chaos | In The Arena

    Summary Explore how a biblical worldview shapes our understanding of culture, society, and personal beliefs. This series delves into key principles like Jesus' lordship, the authority of the Bible, grace and truth, and our role as ambassadors of God's kingdom. Keywords Biblical worldview, Jesus Lordship, Bible authority, grace and truth, kingdom of God, cultural engagement, reconciliation, spiritual worldview, Christian living, faith in action Key Topics The lordship of Jesus and its implications for believers The Bible as the ultimate authority and lens for truth Balancing grace and truth in cultural engagement Living in the world but not of it: our mission and influence The ministry of reconciliation and building bridges The 'now and not yet' of the Kingdom of God Titles The 6 Pillars of a Biblical Worldview: Navigating Culture with Faith How Jesus' Lordship Transforms Our Engagement with Society sound bites "Truth without grace can be brutality." "We are ambassadors of another kingdom." "The kingdom is both now and not yet." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Series and Its Purpose 02:17 How Childhood Shapes Our Worldview 04:35 The Importance of a Biblical Worldview 06:36 Jesus as Lord: Authority and Reign 11:40 The Bible as Our Truth Lens 15:35 Grace and Truth: Embodying Christ 18:07 Living in the World, Not of It 20:57 Ministers of Reconciliation 24:04 The Kingdom: Now and Not Yet 26:49 Responding to the Call: Reforming Our Worldview resources Philippians 2:9-11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A9-11 Romans 10:9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9 2 Timothy 3:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%3A16 John 1:14 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A14 Matthew 4:17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+4%3A17 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A24-25 2 Corinthians 5:18 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A18 Filmed Live at Revive Church

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Navigating life’s chaos with God’s wisdom. Real conversations about faith, family, and calling - because life’s messy, but God’s truth still leads the way.