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  1. 5d ago

    #19: Apostles' Creed - He ascended into heaven

    Intro: When we talk about the humiliation of Christ - that starts with Him coming in the flesh - with His birth.  And that humiliation continues through His time in the grave. At the resurrection - that marks the start to what theologians refer to as Christ’s exaltation - and we see Christ - now - in His glory.  Of course, we got a brief glimpse of Jesus’ glory back at the Transfiguration - but with the resurrection Jesus shows that He has indeed defeated sin and death - that resurrection was not just for Him but for all believers, too.  Today - I was planning to complete the second stanza of the Apostles’ Creed - and then my word count kept growing - so we’re calling an audible - we’re going to tackle just the next line in the AC -   wherein it is stated that Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. Key points: On the ascensionAt the right hand of GodScripture quoted: Acts 1:9-11Ephesians 1:19-21Heb 7:25Exodus 23:14-17John 16:13-15More sources / notes: JI Packer Affirming the Apostles’ CreedAlbert Mohler The Apostles’ CreedWestminster Confession of Faith Ch. 8On the Feast of WeeksScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  2. Oct 20

    #18: Apostles' Creed - on the third day He rose from the dead

    #18: on the third day He rose again from the dead Intro: Some who know me well, know that when I get a little time in my reading schedule - or if I’m just looking to relax with a book - among other topics -  I like to read accounts and biographies of pirates.   Maybe you’ve heard the old pirate saying “dead men tell no tales” - but a resurrected man, one who claims to be the Messiah - the Savior of the world, who comes with signs and miracles - if these are no mere tales - this is someone who has to be taken seriously. And that’s precisely why the resurrection of Jesus is attacked so much by non-believers.  If the resurrection of Jesus can be discredited - then Christianity is a mere tale. Key points: On the third day he rose againReally?  Is this true?So what?Scripture quoted: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20Matthew 17:22-23Matthew 27.62-66Luke 24:25-27Hosea 6:1-21 Corinthians 15:3-4Acts 2.241Cor 15.54-57More sources / notes: Lots of books - here are a few:The Resurrection of Jesus by Michael LiconaThe Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Habermas and LiconaThe Son Rises by William Lane CraigRaised on the Third Day - editors Beck and LiconaAnd of course, Gary Habermas’ 4 volume series:On the Resurrection: EvidencesOn the Resurrection: RefutationsOn the Resurrection: Scholarly PerspectivesOn the Resurrection: Theology and PracticeScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  3. Oct 6

    #17: The Virgin Birth of Christ by Machen - ch. 8-10

    Intro: This week we're picking Machen's "The Virgin Birth of Christ" back up.  Now, there's no other way to put it, this book continues to be a slog, but investing the time - well, it’s something like organic chemistry. It's hard - but there are certainly benefits. Thankfully, this book is a lot shorter than a year of O-chem - even if one of your profs kinda looked like Santa Claus. Key points: Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10More sources / notes: PDF of The Virgin Birth of ChristPaperback book of The Virgin Birth of ChristScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  4. Sep 22

    #16: book review - Tactics by Greg Koukl

    Intro: When I recommend books for those who want to either learn about apologetics or even those who want to teach apologetics in a church or youth group, I almost always start with the same three books. Number two on that list is "Tactics" by Greg Koukl. Key points: IntroductionBook reviewMore sources / notes: Tactics by Greg KouklTactics Study Guide by Greg KouklI Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank TurekSoon to be released - an updated copy of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank TurekNaming the Elephant by James W. SireThe Universe Next Door by James W. SireConnect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  5. Sep 15

    #15: The Virgin Birth of Christ - chapters 6 and 7

    Intro: Today we're back to our walk through J. Gresham Machen's book, The Virgin Birth of Christ, chapters six and seven. And again, we're reminded of the efforts that some have gone to (1) acknowledge the historical accuracy of the New Testament documents, while also (2) trying to dispel the supernatural elements that are contained within them. First, in chapter six, we'll wrap up Machan's rebuttal against the textual critics on the Lucan birth narrative. and in chapter seven, we’ll then take a look at the birth narrative in Matthew's Gospel. Key points: Overview of The Virgin Birth of Christ, chapter 6Overview of The Virgin Birth of Christ, chapter 7Scripture quoted: Luke 1:34-37More sources / notes: PDF of The Virgin Birth of ChristPaperback book of The Virgin Birth of ChristScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  6. Sep 8

    #14: Apostles' Creed - He descended into hell

    Intro: Sheol, hades, Gehenna, inferna, hel,.. Today you get my hot take on the etymological history of the  most controversial and debated line in the Apostles' Creed “...and He descended into hell.” Key points: Christ descended - but to where?Why does the Apostles’ Creed still use “descend into hell”?Sheol, hades, Gehenna, inferna, hel, hellScripture quoted: Luke 23:39-43.Luke 23:46John 19:30More sources / notes: Matthew Emerson, “He Descended to the Dead”Justinus, A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creedhttps://etymology.net/inferno/https://www.etymonline.com/word/Hadeshttps://www.etymonline.com/word/hellhttps://www.oed.com/dictionary/hell_v1?tl=truehttps://classictheology.org/2025/05/15/conveniently-untranslatable-sheol-hades-and-gehenna/https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Hellhttps://taylormarshall.com/2017/03/descended-hell-latin-greek-versions-apostles-creed.htmlScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  7. Sep 1

    #13: Introduction to Creeds and Confessions

    Intro: Romans 10:9: “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” [ESV] Today - we’re finally getting to our introduction on creeds and confession.  Should we have done this way back in the beginning?  Probably.  But we didn’t - so here we go Key points: Creeds, confession, and catechisms.Submissive to ScriptureBut what about “No creed but the Bible?”Biblical examples of creeds in the early churchAnd more!Scripture quoted: Romans 10:9Hebrews 3:12 Timothy 1:13Deuteronomy 6:4-5Ephesians 4:4-61 Timothy 3:16More sources / notes: Tony Costa, Early Christian Creeds & HymnJND Kelly, Early Christian Creeds (this title is now out of print and may be difficult to find at a reasonable price)Chad Van Dixhoorn, Creeds, Confessions, & CatechismsScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Connect: linktr.ee/3onefive

  8. Aug 18

    #12: AC - suffered under Pontius Pilate

    Intro: J. Gresham Machen is quoted as saying: “‘Christ died’ - that is history. ‘Christ died for our sins’ - that is doctrine. Without these two elements, joined in an absolutely indissoluble union, there is no Christianity.” The 2nd stanza of the Apostles’ Creed proceeds from Christmas to Good Friday to Easter.  As we continue through the Apostles’ Creed - we are now at the line:  Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. Today - we’ll untangle the events of Good Friday. Key points: BackgroundThe trialThe crossScripture quoted: Matthew, chapters 21-28Mark, chapters 11-16Luke, chapters 19-24John, chapters 12-21Isaiah, chapters 52-53More sources / notes: Martin Hengel, Crucifixion: In the Ancient World and the Folly of the Message of the CrossConnect: linktr.ee/3onefive

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