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The Gospel's Final Enemy: Empire, Satan, Sin, or Death?

The church’s earliest and simplest creed was, “Jesus is Lord.” Against the backdrop of the Roman empire, this had immense political implications, not least because Caesars’ title was “lord.” But is this what the gospels and Paul are getting at when they make bold claims about Jesus and the kingdom of God? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. John Barclay for more insight into the ultimate enemies to the cause of God’s kingdom.

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December 9, 2015
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A Surprising Twist on the Parable of the Good Samaritan

The parable of the Good Samaritan continues to be one of the most well-known stories of Scripture. There remain, however, treasures to be gleaned by reading it with fresh eyes and from insights of different people groups. In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Mark Allen Powell shows the surprising results of simply empathizing with an unsuspecting character in the story.

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December 2, 2015

Psalms: Understanding the Book’s Structure

Are the Psalms a random collection of texts, or is there some meaning to how we find them in the Bible? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Brian Russell explains the structure of the Psalms so that they can be more effectively read and used in worship.

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November 4, 2015
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Why Studying the Greek Biblical Text Is Worth Your Time

The Bible was originally written primarily in two languages, Hebrew and Greek, because these were the cultures that God worked through to covenant with his people. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Bill Mounce as he discusses the usefulness of familiarizing ourselves with the biblical Greek.

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September 2, 2015

How Christians Should Understand the Old Testament (Series)

What relationship does Jesus have to the Old Testament, the Temple, and the Mosaic Law, and what does this mean for Christians today? In today’s series of Seven Minute Seminary videos, Dr. Craig Keener offers helpful background to help Christians understand the nature of the law and how it bears witness to the work of God in our world.

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July 29, 2015
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Can We Trust Bible Translations?

The English-speaking world has an abundance of Bible translations. Selecting a Bible from the Christian store can be overwhelming. What’s the difference between them all? Are they all equal in value? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Bill Mounce to find out more.

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April 29, 2015
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How to Interpret the Creation Story of Genesis 1-2

The church has always had a dynamic relationship with science—sometimes a positive one while other times a rather stifling one. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. John Walton explains the key to understanding the creation account found in Genesis 1-2, and how this relates to scientific theories.

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April 22, 2015

Learning How to Study the Bible (Part 3)

How do we bridge the chasm between having a high reverence for the Bible and struggling with its meaning and appropriation in our lives? Listen in as Michael Halcomb leads us on a journey of understanding how to interpret the Bible (Part 3).

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January 24, 2015

Learning How to Study the Bible (Part 2)

How do we bridge the chasm between having a high reverence for the Bible and struggling with its meaning and appropriation in our lives? Listen in as Michael Halcomb leads us on a journey of understanding how to interpret the Bible (Part 2).

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January 17, 2015

Do We Need the Old Testament?

Christopher Peters claims that the most frequently asked question he receives is, “What about the Old Testament?” In today’s article, he sets out to reveal the continuity between the two testaments, and how both show a holistic picture of a loving but holy God.

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January 15, 2015
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