Present Perfect: An Applied Church History Podcast

Don Congdon
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Welcome to Present Perfect. No grammar, but plenty of history This podcast takes an innovative approach to church history. We won't just slog through names and dates. Instead, we'll apply history to answer your questions about the past and to inform your decisions in the present. Curious about the Church, the Bible, and how it all got the way it is today? Subscribe to this podcast and learn more!

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #201)

    Welcome to Season 2! In this new series, we'll take a deep look at the church of the first century (AD 1 to AD 100). We'll examine its history and especially the theology of this crucial time period. More significantly, we'll explore the idea that this century contained an inflection point--a moment of critical decision, which is best explained dispensationally.

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #202)

    We continue our introduction to this season by looking at time and its role in historical study. We also explore the idea of reading our Bibles chronologically rather than from cover to cover. Finally, we develop an incentive for taking the time to dig into our Bibles more deeply. It goes back to such diverse biblical figures as Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Apostle John.

    20 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #203)

    In this podcast, we spend some time looking at two key presuppositions that underlie this series. First, we examine the literal-historical-grammatical method of Bible interpretation. Then, we develop the key principles of the theological model known as Dispensationalism. Finally, we identify the four dispensations of human history.

    21 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #204)

    Today, we develop the idea that much of the first century was a time of transition between two dispensations (Israel and the Church). We also explore the parallel idea that Israel stood at an inflection point during this same time period. We then examine the advantages that this dual perspective gives us in developing a clear and harmonious New Testament interpretation.

    19 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #205)

    The path to the Kingdom began right at the start of time. Through various historical events and prophecies, God orchestrated the coming of the Messiah, even going so far as to specify exactly when He would ride into Jerusalem and offer Himself as King. This podcast explores those prophecies and events as we get ready to study the history of this crucial century.

    18 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #206)

    While Israel at the beginning of the first century was spiritually pretty bleak, there were a number of faithful "watchful waiters" who eagerly desired the coming of the Messiah. In this podcast, we'll take a look at several of them, including a group of very unusual men.

    20 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #207)

    John the Baptist is a puzzling figure who appears at the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry. Clearly, he was the prophesied Forerunner whose task it was to announce the coming of the Messiah. But was he also the Elijah, whose coming God promised as He closed the Old Testament? In this podcast, we'll see what the Scripture has to say.

    23 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Inflection Point: The Church of the First Century (podcast #208)

    Jesus' ministry on earth is far too large to cover in just a few podcasts. So we'll restrict ourselves to examining His main purpose for coming to earth: to offer the Kingdom to Israel. We'll see where His miracles and His redeeming mankind fit in this plan. We'll also see how a crucial part of Israel opposed the coming Kingdom.

    19 min
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Welcome to Present Perfect. No grammar, but plenty of history This podcast takes an innovative approach to church history. We won't just slog through names and dates. Instead, we'll apply history to answer your questions about the past and to inform your decisions in the present. Curious about the Church, the Bible, and how it all got the way it is today? Subscribe to this podcast and learn more!

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