BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

09_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Patriarchal Period Part 2)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The third of these 15 Periods is called the Patriarchal Period, or the Period of the Fathers of Israel. This period extends from the call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees to the Death of Joseph (Genesis 11:31-50:26). 

03_Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Part 3)

In this lesson study, the divine personhood of the Holy Spirit is further considered. The Scriptures refer to the Holy Spirit in a manner that necessitates the conclusion that he is divine, Himself God, even as Jesus and the Father are God.

08_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Patriarchal Period Part 1)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The third of these 15 Periods is called the Patriarchal Period, or the Period of the Fathers of Israel. This period extends from the call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees to the Death of Joseph (Genesis 11:31-50:26).

Wherefore... (1 Peter 1:13-16)

Peter introduces this paragraph with the word "wherefore" indicating that what follows is an admonition based upon the preceding facts. What follows are five expectations that Peter has of the one who is a Christian.

02_ Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Part 2)

There is much confusion among folks about the identity and the work of the Holy Spirit. In this lesson study, the personality or personhood of the Holy Spirit is considered. However, it is not enough to recognize mere personality. THe Holy Spirit is a divine person having the attributes and qualities which make HIm God. The Spirit of God is not a ghost or haint; He is not an angel, a demi-god, or an emanation from God. He is His own person, the Spirit of the Living God.  

07_ The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Postdiluvian Period Part 2)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The second of these 15 Periods is called the Postdiluvian Period, or the Period After the Flood. This period extends from Noah's departure from the Ark until the call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees (Genesis 8:15-11:32).

An Eternal Plan for Eternal Life (1 Peter 1:10-12)

Having identified our eternal salvation as one of three purposes for which the saints endure suffering, Peter digresses to discuss that great salvation from the perspective of its revelation by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit guided the OT prophets into a partial understanding of the great mystery of redemption. Neither the prophets nor the angels of heaven fully understand the wonders of God's eternal purpose. It was left to the Apostles to have the exalted privilege of revealing the complete plan of God to redeem all men in Jesus Christ. 

Who Is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1)

There is much confusion among folks about the identity and the work of the Holy Spirit. In this lesson study, personality or personhood of the Holy Spirit is considered. The Spirit of God is not a supernatural "it" or emanation. He is a person that thinks, reasons, reveals, persuades and which can be resisted. 

06_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Postdiluvian Period Part 1)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The second of these 15 Periods is called the Post-diluvian Period, or the Period After the Flood. This period extends from the Noah's departure from the Ark until the call of Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees (Genesis 8:15-11:32).

05_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Antediluvian Period Part 4)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The first of these 15 Periods is called the Ante-dilluvian Period, or the Period Before the Flood. This period extends from the Creation to the entrance of Noah into the Ark (Genesis 1:1-8:14).