Simply Put
Have you ever wished that someone would explain theology in a way that doesn’t require a degree or a dictionary? Maybe you’ve listened to a sermon and it seemed like the pastor was speaking another language. Or perhaps you’ve thought that the notes in your study Bible could use a commentary of their own. From imputation to justification, theophany to theodicy, keeping all these concepts straight can be a challenge for any believer. This is a short podcast about long words. Every week, Barry Cooper sheds light on a different biblical or theological term, using helpful illustrations to apply it to your life. Listen to this week’s episode to expand your understanding and deepen your faith, one word at a time.
Episodes
God tells us in His Word to address him as "Abba," the Aramaic word meaning "Father." Today, Barry Cooper considers God's unqualified goodness as our heavenly Father.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/abba/
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How should a local church be organized? Does everyone in any given church have the same role, or do particular people have particular responsibilities? In this episode, Barry Cooper explores what Scripture says about leadership in the local church.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/elders/
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The fact that we are made in God's image sets us apart from every other creature on earth (Gen. 1:27). In this episode, Barry Cooper reminds us of the extraordinary privilege we have of being made in the image of the triune God.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/imago-dei/
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Though darkness and death entered the world through one man, light and life have entered through another. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers the fall of man and the promise of the Savior.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-fall/
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What does it mean to be "filled with the Holy Spirit"? In this episode, Barry Cooper turns to the book of Ephesians to help grasp the truth behind this often misunderstood question.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/being-filled-with-the-spirit/
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Our responsibility as Bible readers is to draw out the truth from the page open before us, not to try and make Scripture say whatever we'd like. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the importance of studying God's Word rightly.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/exegesis-and-eisegesis/
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Have you ever seen something so beautiful, so awe-inspiring, that it left you breathless? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the meaning and significance of the Hebrew word "selah."
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/selah/
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How do we grow as Christians? Do we passively "let go and let God," or is it all about us and our hard work toward holiness? In this episode, Barry Cooper shows us how the truth revealed in Scripture avoids both of these pitfalls.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/quietism-and-activism/
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In eternity, did God choose to elect His people to salvation based on His decision to permit humanity's fall into sin, or was it the other way around? In this episode, Barry Cooper takes up this heady question and the two big words that seek to answer it.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/supralapsarianism-and-infralapsarianism/
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Scripture is clear: demons have the power to oppress human beings. So who--or what--are they? In this episode, Barry Cooper looks at the demonic forces in the Bible and the One who is more powerful than them all.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/demons/
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The eternal Son of God took on flesh and died as a man, all so that death itself would die. In this episode, Barry Cooper speaks on an awesome reality, recorded in Scripture, that sets the Christian faith apart from all other religions.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/incarnation/
Is the Bible all we need to live life well? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that Scripture tells us everything we must believe in order to be saved and what we must do in order to please God.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-sufficiency-of-scripture/
Jesus warned His disciples of an "abomination of desolation" who would defile the temple. What does this startling name refer to? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the context of Christ's warning for clarity on this figure's identity.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/abomination-of-desolation/
Each week, we have the privilege of taking time to remember God, consciously rest in Him, and join with His people in enjoying that rest together. In this episode, Barry Cooper uncovers the true meaning of the Sabbath.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/sabbath/
When Jesus calls people to Himself, they come. In this episode, Barry Cooper shows how God puts His sovereign grace on display every time a lost soul is drawn to Christ.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/irresistible-grace-simply-put/
On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn't ultimately depend on our free choice--and why that's a good thing.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/unconditional-election-simply-put/
In order for our sin to be dealt with, someone must face the penalty our sin deserves. In this episode, Barry Cooper points to the only One who is qualified to take our sin upon Himself and reconcile us to God.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/penal-substitutionary-atonement/
Jesus is not just any king. He is the ultimate King, the One we've always longed for. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the significance of knowing that Christ has all power and authority.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/king/
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have full access to the Creator and can approach Him without fear of being destroyed. In this episode, Barry Cooper expresses how Jesus, our Great High Priest, has atoned for our sin and intercedes on our behalf.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/priest/
We tend to think of prophets as accurate predictors of the future, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how the long line of God's prophets culminates in the coming of Christ.
Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/prophet/
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