Reasoning Through the Bible

This episode is a verse-by-verse Bible study of Colossians 1:1–6, examining the historical context, theological meaning, and faithful application of Paul’s message to the church.

Paul’s opening words to the believers in Colossae highlight key themes of the Christian gospel, including faith in Christ Jesus, love for the saints, and the hope laid up in heaven. These verses set the foundation for the entire letter and reveal how the gospel bears fruit in the life of the Church.

In this study, we consider the authorship and setting of Colossians, the nature of Christian faith and love, and how the Word of God continues to shape faithful Christian living today.
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Ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the New Testament? Today, we crack open the book of Colossians - a treasure trove of rich theology, penned by the Apostle Paul from prison around 60-62 AD. Buckle up for a captivating discussion as we delve into the heart of the book’s objective - to prevent the church at Colossae from falling prey to false teachings.

Are you yearning to mature in your Christian faith? Colossians beckons! We take a deep dive into the balance between gospel and discipleship. While the gospel is the cornerstone of salvation, growth in Christ necessitates stepping beyond and engaging with deeper Biblical studies.  Join us on this enlightening journey through Colossians, kicking off from chapter one, verse one in our next episode.
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When the world won’t stop shifting, we need a center that doesn’t move. We continue in Hebrews chapter 13 to explore why Jesus Christ [The Messiah] is the same yesterday, today, and forever—and how that truth steadies our minds, our churches, and our everyday decisions. This isn’t abstract: we connect the unchanging character of Christ to the way we handle strange teachings, the balance between gospel proclamation and deep doctrine, and the difference between grace and external rule-keeping.

We dig into the contrast between dietary laws and the righteousness that comes by faith, showing how grace frees us from measuring holiness by trends or taboos. Then we follow the path “outside the camp,” where Jesus suffered and where His people often stand. Leaving the old life—whether religious status or worldly habits—comes with reproach, but it also brings clarity, courage, and hope for the lasting city to come. Along the way, we highlight practical steps: offering continual praise, doing good and sharing, honoring leaders who watch over souls, and fueling ministry through prayer.

The benediction calls God the “God of peace” who equips us in every good work through the blood of the eternal covenant. That peace is more than calm feelings; it’s reconciliation with God and confidence that He will defeat evil and finish what He started. If you’re craving a faith that holds when culture tilts, this conversation will ground you in Christ’s permanence and send you into the week with actionable wisdom—strong doctrine, honest worship, and grace-shaped living. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.
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What if the most practical life you could live begins with love you can measure? We begin our walk through Hebrews chapter 13 and translate towering truths into choices you can make today: loving the church family with warmth and integrity, welcoming strangers with generous wisdom, and remembering prisoners as if chained beside them. This is everyday faith with traction, not theory—an approach that changes how we see people, spend time, and open our doors.

We also pause to thank those who taught us the word and to learn from their example. Imitating tested faith keeps us steady while we fix our eyes on Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever. That unchanging center helps us spot strange teachings that overpromise and underdeliver, swapping grace for gimmicks. Grace strengthens the heart where rituals cannot. If you’re longing for a faith that meets you where you live—at your table, in your budget, in your relationships—Hebrews 13 offers a clear path.

If this conversation helped you take a step toward practical, joyful obedience, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. Tell us which verse from Hebrews 13 you’re putting into practice this week.
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Fire, darkness, a trumpet blast that made people beg for silence—and then an unexpected turn toward warmth and welcome. We finish our walk through Hebrews chapter 12 to explore why Mount Sinai made even Moses tremble, and how Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, invites us into a city alive with promise. The law reveals our need but can’t rescue us. Jesus does what The Law [Torah] could never do: He transforms, reconciles, and anchors us in a kingdom that cannot be shaken.

We dig into the layered language of Mount Zion and the “city of the living God,” showing how Scripture holds both a present approach and a future arrival. You’ll hear how Abel’s blood cried out for justice while Jesus’ blood speaks a better word—peace, forgiveness, and a clean conscience. Along the way, we wrestle with Hebrews’ sober warning: if Sinai shook the earth, ignoring the Son shakes heaven and earth. That gravity isn’t meant to paralyze you; it’s meant to steady you. Gratitude becomes fuel for service. Reverence becomes the posture of true worship. Awe is not a mood—it’s a way of life.

We also get practical: how do we cultivate gratitude in a comfort-driven culture? What does it look like to serve with reverence and awe, not just warm a seat? Why does a right view of God—as love and as a consuming fire—restore our joy and our obedience? If you’ve felt the weight of trying to be “enough,” or the drift that comes from settling for rituals, this conversation calls you back to the better priest, better covenant, and better sacrifice.

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