161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia
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 Mars 202021min
160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy
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 Mars 202023min
159: Philippians — Joy
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ.Discussion Video for BEMA 159Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 159
12 Mars 202014min
158: Ephesians — Family Membership
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians.Discussion Video for BEMA 158Transcript for BEMA 158
5 Mars 202028min
157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context.Discussion Video for BEMA 157Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyTranscript for BEMA 157
27 Feb 202018min
156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city.Discussion Video for BEMA 156Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 156
20 Feb 202033min
155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter.Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 155Transcript for BEMA 155
13 Feb 202038min
154: Romans — Therefore
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom.An Outline of RomansDiscussion Video for BEMA 154Transcript for BEMA 154
6 Feb 202018min
