The Holy Brief: Sacred Thoughts Made Simple

Hiram Kemp
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Big questions. Short answers. Holy Brief is a quick dive into the deep end of life, belief, and everything in between. Explore life’s big questions—faith, meaning, purpose—in under 10 minutes. Sacred thoughts, made simple.

  1. Feb 27

    Is the Lord's Supper the most important act of worship? Why do we take it to shut ins? Is it ok acceptable to take the Lord's Supper and leave?

    This episodes seeks to answer thew question of the Lord's Supper's importance in worship and how we as Christians can honor the Supper and Jesus in our taking of it without minimizing the other avenues of worship in the process. Episode Resources: Passages Referenced: Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 2:42, 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17, 11:18, 11:20, 11:33, 11:34; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; Acts 2:42

    7 min

  2. Feb 6

    What are the Imprecatory Psalms and how should a Christian use them in prayer?

    The imprecatory psalms are psalms of intense cursing. These psalms contain harsh language and call for God to exercise justice. A Christian must read, study, and apply these psalms with great care but also be sure not to ignore them as they are a part of Scripture. Relevant Passages: Psalm 61:1-2, 33:1, 65:2, 3:1-4, 35:1, 83:16, 94:12-13, 139:21-222 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:14Revelation 6:9-10

    10 min

  3. Jan 27

    When should a person be re-baptized?

    Many people have questions about re-baptism. When should this be done? What if a person grows in their knowledge and understanding from when they were initially baptized? We should keep in mind that we will always be growing, but this doesn't mean that the power of Jesus' blood that saved us initially has weakened or changed (Acts 4:12; 1 John 3:20). Verses Referenced: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38, 22:16, Colossians 2:11-13; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 19:1-6; 1 John 3:20, 1 John 5:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; John 3:16-17; 2 Peter 3:18; Acts 4:12

    10 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    If God forgives sins, why does He still punish us?

    God is kind, gracious, compassionate, and forgiving but he still holds humans accountable for their sins. We can receive forgiveness, but sometimes earthly consequences remain. We should thank God for his goodness and forgiveness and learn from our mistakes so that we will be wiser and holier in the future. Episode Resources: Passages Referenced: Isaiah 59:1-2, Jeremiah 5:25, Numbers 32:23; Romans 3:23, 6:23; Micah 7:18-19; Isaiah 43:25; Psalm 103:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Romans 2:6-9; Psalm 51; 1 Corinthians 10:6, 10:11; 2 Corinthians 5:21, 8:9; Ezra 9:13

    8 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    How do I talk to my religious friends and family members about Christianity? What if I don't know the answers to their questions?

    This episode seeks to help Christians develop skills to answer questions people ask about our faith. We may not know everything but we can know enough to point people to the Christ who truly has all of the answers. Passages Referenced:2 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Peter 3:15; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:24-26

    10 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    I've been studying and teaching the Bible for a long time, why do I still have so many questions?

    I've been studying the Bible for a long time, why do I still have so many questions? The Bible is a book revealing the mind of God to us. There will always be questions, but thankfully there will always be answers too. We should enjoy the discovery of truth and allow ourselves to learn new things as we are changed into the kind of people God wants us to be through our encounter with the text. Passages Referenced:2 Timothy 2:15; Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 8:31-32; Acts 17:11-12; Ephesians 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8; 1 Peter 1:10-12; 2 Peter 3:15-16; Daniel 12:5-9; Revelation 17:6-7

    9 min

  7. 09/08/2025

    Is it right to refer to the Holy Spirit as the third member of the Godhead?

    The Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as the 3rd member of the Godhead, is this correct? It is fine to refer to the Holy Spirit using this description so long as we appreciate that He is equally God along with the Father and the Son. All three members of the Godhead are fully God and worthy of our everything and deserve to be treated as Divine! Episode Resources: Books referenced: Christopher Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (2022): https://amzn.to/4mZ70f2Rex A. Turner, Biblical Theology: Fundamentals of the Faith (2010): https://amzn.to/3VAXsKVMichael Reeves, Delighting in the Trinity: A Introduction to the Christian Faith (2012): https://amzn.to/429jTKUFred Sanders, The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything (2017): https://amzn.to/4gbMqFiRelevant Passages: Deuteronomy 6:4; Job 11:7; Ephesians 3:3-5; Romans 1:17; Genesis 1:1, 1:31; John 20:28; John 1:1-3; Hebrews 1:1-3; John 2:24-25; Matthew 28:20; Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 40:13-14; Job 33:4; Matthew 3:16-17; Acts 1:1-3; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6;

    11 min

  8. 09/02/2025

    Is the church of Christ a denomination? What about the Restoration Movement?

    Is the church of Christ a denomination? How do we respond to those who say we are members of a denomination based on the Restoration Movement? Jesus promised to build his church and prayed for unity among his followers. As long as we are seeking to practice Christianity based on the instructions he left us in the New Testament and uniting on the basis of his word we can give him what he desires.  Episode Resources: Passages Referenced: Matthew 16L16-18; John 17:17, 17:20-21; Acts 2:38-47; 1 Corinthians 1:10, 4:17; Romans 12:4-8; Galatians 1:6-9; Jude 3; 1 Timothy 4:1-5; Ephesians 1:20-23, 2:11-18, 3:5-8, 4:4, 5:23; Luke 8:11; Nehemiah 8:8; 2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 29-31

    12 min
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Big questions. Short answers. Holy Brief is a quick dive into the deep end of life, belief, and everything in between. Explore life’s big questions—faith, meaning, purpose—in under 10 minutes. Sacred thoughts, made simple.

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