103: Healing in His Wings

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions.Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 167Transcript for BEMA 167

7 Mai 202029min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 166A Better Atonement by Tony JonesDid God Kill Jesus? by Tony JonesThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisCrucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. BoydThe Jesus Driven Life by Michael HardinA Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnightTranscript for BEMA 166

30 Apr 202045min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to examine the letter of Hebrews and learn from its potential context, hearing the call for us to be people who suffer well and persevere in the faith and struggle authored by Jesus himself.Discussion Video for BEMA 165Hebrews (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the PalouseHebrews InfographicTranscript for BEMA 165

23 Apr 202034min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live.Discussion Video for BEMA 164Transcript for BEMA 164

16 Apr 202025min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the lives of two very different pastors discipled by Paul—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus on Crete—and hear of their different personalities and how Paul uses each of them in his ministry.Addendum to BEMA 163 — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 163Walk as Jesus Walked — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 163

9 Apr 202023min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.Discussion Video for BEMA 162Transcript for BEMA 162

2 Apr 202016min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”Discussion Video for BEMA 161In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. ReedSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 161

26 Mar 202021min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship.Discussion Video for BEMA 160The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTubeSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 160

19 Mar 202023min