Let the Bible Speak UP

Aliens are real! No, not that kind—not that kind either. When people sin, they are alienated from God. What Christ shows us, however, is that unification between God and the flesh is possible! As early as the Council of Nicaea, Christians were debating whether or to what extend Jesus was human. As it turns out, Jesus’ humanity is not only real but critical to New Testament theology!

The Ancient Greeks believed that divinity would not dare be muddied by donning human flesh, which they believed to be innately impure. This perspective runs in the face of one of the most important moments in Christian history, the Incarnation. Paul writes to the church in Colossae, wrestling with serious questions about God.

In this second week through the book of Colossians, we are all forced to reflect. Are you “bearing fruit” and bearing the name of Christ in such a way that your reputation honors Christ within your community? The Colossians were well known for their love and faith, but they were the exception not the norm. What about you?

In this introduction to the book of Colossians, Brian explores the cultural and historical background. That ancient world was inundated with idolatry and immorality, yet Christians acted as lights into the darkness.

In the final installment to our Bible origins series, we discuss the last and arguably most impactful step of the transmission process, interpretation. There are many poor methods of interpretation, but Christians, being called to worship God with our minds also, should apply a critical process to this endeavor, presented right here on LTBS.

This episode dives into the world of Bible translation, and reviews some of the basic principles involved. The basis of translation is a desire to communicate Jesus to the world in a way that can be easily understood.

In the second installation of this Bible origins series, we discuss the canonization process. How did the 66 books of the Bible get there? It was no accident!

In the first installment of this Bible origins series, we discuss the concept of biblical inspiration. The Bible is God’s word, perfectly communicated through imperfect men, led by the Holy Spirit.

In this special panel episode, Alex Meredith, Brian Poe, Dave Grant, and Jim Larsen sit down to reflect on purpose of LTBS’s ministry to the Upper Peninsula, and have a few laughs along the way.

In this special panel episode, Alex Meredith, Brian Poe, Dave Grant, and Jim Larsen sit down to reflect on purpose of LTBS’s ministry to the Upper Peninsula, and have a few laughs along the way.

As LTBS celebrates 50 years, Alex sits down with Dave Grant to discuss how the program got started and what has allowed this critical ministry to keep going.

Even after years of studying the Bible, there are still some things I don’t understand, in the Bible and otherwise. God does indeed work in mysterious ways, but that doesn’t mean our faith is blind either!

While many Christians treat prayer simply as a tool to petition God, the Bible shows us it is much more than that. It is a vehicle for divine praise!

There’s a stigma within Christianity that God does not want or can not handle our negative emotions. This simply isn’t true. The Bible leaves room and provides language for grief, and this is especially true through prayer.

In this episode, we take a look at the Lord’s Prayer and discuss what it teaches us about the process of prayer. It’s there to help us. Prayer is a difficult habit to foster early on, and this prayer can be a vital lifeline.

Prayer never occurs in a vacuum, but rather in the context of the relationship that exists between God and the one praying. God is not a vending machine. Personal prayer is the product of your knowledge of and experience with God, and that matters.

In this episode, Alex walks through the fundamental mechanics of prayer according to the Bible. How does it work and why does it, sometimes, appear not to work?

In this second installment of our prayer series, we discuss the biblical case that prayer has power. The words we say matter because God is listening and able to effect real change in the world. It’s not magic—it’s divine agency.

Prayer is a critical component of faith, yet is commonly a practice Christians struggle with. Understanding the process, the mechanics, and even frequency has proved elusive for many. This episode constitutes the beginning of a seven week series on prayer. We begin by reading various prayers, mostly from Scripture itself.