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Athens Bible Church

Athens Bible Church is a community-based church located near Athens in The Plains with a local and online group of believers. We are a Bible-centered, Christ‑focused, missions minded fellowship serving Athens, Meigs, Jackson, Hocking and other surrounding counties. Our local and worldwide digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully. We present a consistent identity locally and across our website, podcast platforms, and video channels.

  1. 1D AGO

    Living a Christian Life in The Last Chapter | Pastor William Hixson

    Every chapter of life is important, but those following your rebirth are the ones which truely matter; including the last chapter - be it long or short. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    45 min
  2. 2D AGO

    The Resurrection of Jesus: The Good News Spread Quickly | Pastor William Hixson

    With help from faithful servants of God, the good news of the gospel travelled fast. Maybe you should try spreading the news of the Risen Saviour in your hometown. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    1h 7m
  3. 2D AGO

    Introduction to The Godhead: Incarnation by Virgin Birth | Steve Benson

    Do you believe in the virgin birth of the one in whom your faith is placed? If not, then you should recheck your calculations and your faith. Fulfilled prophecy — Jesus’ birth fulfills Isaiah 7:14 and confirms God’s sovereign plan. Divine conception — Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit, underscoring His divine nature and sinlessness. Historical orthodoxy — The virgin birth is a core doctrine affirmed in early Christian creeds and defended throughout church history. Incarnation — The virgin birth is the means by which the eternal Son takes on human flesh (John 1:14). Mary’s obedience — Mary models faithful submission to God’s will (Luke 1:38). Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    54 min
  4. MAY 17

    The Resurrection of Jesus: Everyone Will Be Raised From The Dead | Pastor William Hixson

    The idea that everyone will be raised from the dead is rooted in several key passages of Scripture. Jesus teaches in John 5:28–29 that “all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out,” showing that resurrection is universal, involving both those who have done good and those who have done evil. Daniel 12:2 echoes this when it says that many who sleep in the dust will awake, some to everlasting life and others to shame and everlasting contempt. Paul describes the same event in Acts 24:15, affirming that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. For believers specifically, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 describes the Lord descending with a shout and the dead in Christ rising first, followed by the living who are caught up with them. Paul also explains in 1 Corinthians 15:52 that the resurrection will happen “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,” when the dead are raised imperishable. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    1h 2m
  5. MAY 17

    Introduction to The Godhead: The Promised Messiah | Steve Benson

    The promised Messiah is the Savior foretold in the Old Testament, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who brings salvation, hope, and divine guidance to those who trust in His work. Biblical Prophecies of the Messiah Genesis 3:15 – The Protoevangelium, where God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent’s head, signaling victory over evil. Isaiah 7:14 – A virgin will conceive and bear a son called Immanuel, meaning “God with us”. Micah 5:2 – The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, a ruler whose origins are from ancient times. Jeremiah 23:5 – A righteous Branch from David’s line will reign wisely and justly. Zechariah 9:9 – The Messiah will come humbly, riding on a donkey, symbolizing peace. These prophecies highlight the Messiah’s divine origin, humble birth, and role as a righteous ruler and savior. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    52 min
  6. MAY 17

    Two Baskets of Figs | Jeremiah 24 | Pastor William Hixson

    Jeremiah 24 uses the vivid image of two baskets of figs to explain God’s judgment and mercy toward Judah. One basket contains very good figs; the other contains very bad figs. These symbolize two groups of people and their very different futures. Good Figs — The Exiles in Babylon God says the good figs represent the Judeans already taken into exile under King Jeconiah. Surprisingly, these exiles are the ones God is watching over for their good. Bad Figs — Those Remaining in the Land The bad figs represent King Zedekiah, his officials, and the people who remained in Jerusalem or fled to Egypt. God declares they will face: Horror and reproach among the nations. Meaning of the Vision Jeremiah 24 overturns expectations: Those who seemed fortunate to avoid exile are actually the ones under judgment, while those taken away are the ones God will restore. The figs reveal God’s deeper perspective on obedience, repentance, and future hope. One‑Sentence Summary Jeremiah 24 teaches that God will restore the exiles who turn back to Him, while those who remain rebellious in the land will face severe judgment. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    52 min
  7. MAY 13

    Great Texts of The Bible: God Divides His People | Pastor William Hixson

    Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    53 min
  8. MAY 10

    Great Texts of The Bible: Moving the Ark | 2 Samuel 6 | Pastor William Hixson

    The Ark of the Covenant was built at Sinai under Moses and placed inside the Tabernacle’s Holy of Holies. During Israel’s wilderness journey, the Ark traveled with the people, sometimes leading them when they marched and always remaining at the center of the camp. When Israel crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land, the priests carried the Ark into the river, and the waters stopped until the nation had passed over. The Ark was then carried around Jericho during the conquest, and afterward it came to rest at Shiloh, where it remained for generations. During the days of Eli, Israel brought the Ark into battle against the Philistines, and the Ark was captured. The Philistines moved it from city to city, but each place was struck with plagues, so they sent it back to Israel on a cart. It arrived at Beth‑shemesh and was then taken to Kiriath‑jearim, where it stayed in the house of Abinadab for many years. When David became king, he attempted to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but the first attempt ended with the death of Uzzah. The Ark was left in the house of Obed‑edom for a time. Later, David brought it to Jerusalem properly, carried by Levites, and placed it in a tent he had prepared. When Solomon built the Temple, the Ark was moved into the Holy of Holies. This is the final recorded location of the Ark in Scripture. After the days of Josiah, the Ark disappears from the biblical narrative, and the Bible never describes its removal or destruction. Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Their online presence emphasizes expository preaching, traditional worship, and practical discipleship rooted in Scripture. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.

    58 min

About

Athens Bible Church is a community-based church located near Athens in The Plains with a local and online group of believers. We are a Bible-centered, Christ‑focused, missions minded fellowship serving Athens, Meigs, Jackson, Hocking and other surrounding counties. Our local and worldwide digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully. We present a consistent identity locally and across our website, podcast platforms, and video channels.