80: Silent Years — Pharisees

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about?Discussion Video for BEMA 173BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a ConversationBEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken BodyThe Book of Enoch — WikipediaThe Book of Enoch — Academy of Ancient TextsThe Assumption of Moses — WikipediaThe Assumption of Moses (text and audio)Jude — BibleProjectTranscript for BEMA 173

18 Juni 202023min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith.Discussion Video for BEMA 172BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own HeartTranscript for BEMA 172

11 Juni 202014min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to.Discussion Video for BEMA 171Transcript for BEMA 171

4 Juni 202013min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around.Discussion Video for BEMA 170Docetism — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 170

28 Maj 202020min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them.Discussion Video for BEMA 169Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsThe Bible as It Was by James L. KugelNoah (2014 film)Transcript for BEMA 169

21 Maj 202030min

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration.Discussion Video for BEMA 168Transcript for BEMA 168

14 Maj 202016min

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 Maj 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