The Essential Bible Studies podcast is an introductory discussion around Biblical first principles. The Bible is a complex book. It’s easy to misunderstand and get off track if you don’t grasp its basic teachings. The show engages in key passages and unpacks them to reveal how they touch on our core beliefs. Your hosts bring with them years of experience as presenters from the Learn to Read the Bible Seminars.
If you are new to the Bible then the “Now Faith Is…” and “God Spoke” are great episodes to begin listening.
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Defining Essential Bible Studies
If we’re going to discuss essential Bible studies then we need the Bible to tell us what they are. Tim Young and Matt Colby delve into this…
Choosing a Bible Version
When getting into Bible study it is important to know about the different versions of the Bible. Matt Colby and Tim Young go through the different philosophies…
Bible Study Tools – Concordances
Matt and Tim talk about using a concordance for Bible study. You don’t need to be a Hebrew and Greek scholar to get more out of the…
Repent!
Repent! This was what John the Baptist, Jesus and the Apostles first preached. Tim Young and Brian Alexander discuss this important topic for our lives. They go…
Now Faith Is…
“Faith toward God” (Hebrews 6:1) is certainly an essential Bible study. Tom Colby and Tim Young discuss this important word, how to define it, and how it…
Growing in Faith
From the last podcast we learning what faith is, now we need to get it and increase it. Tom Colby and Tim Young continue their discussion of…
Jay’s Top Ten Kingdom of God Passages
Jay Mayock shares his top ten passages about a literal kingdom of God upon the earth.
The Faith that Saves
Our studies in “faith” continue with this important podcast on how faith saves. Stephen Macfarlane and Tim Young begin at the starting point of Genesis 15:6. This…
The Good Fight of the Faith
This is our fourth and final episode on faith. This time its about “the faith”. Tim Young and Brian Alexander start off with some data visualization on…
The Creation of Man
We hit a Bible speed bump when we come to Genesis 2:7. Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to explain what a Bible speed bump is and why…
Testimony and Reflections
Our first season ends with a look back on our favorite episodes and plans for the future. Along the way, George Kachmar shares his personal testimony with…
Season 2 Trailer
Here we go! We’re queuing up season 2 with some wonderful new Bible studies. Listen in as we go through what to expect for our new season starting in January 2020.
First Natural, Then Spiritual
Season 2 starts where we left off last season with the question, “Where is Genesis 2:7 quoted in the New Testament?” This leads on a journey to understand Paul’s message about the…
God Spoke…
The basis of all our studies is that the Bible is the Word of God. What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? What does the Bible say for…
All Scripture is God Breathed
This is the second part of a three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. This one is about the scriptures, the written word of God. How did the spoken word of…
Every Word of God is Pure
This is part three of our three-part series on the inspiration of the Bible. In this episode, we look at how the Bible describes itself as “innerant”. This is not a word…
We Shall Not All Sleep
We have all experienced falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning refreshed to start a new day. God uses sleep and awakening as a metaphor in the Bible to…
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Jesus’ parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is a difficult one to understand. Jay Mayock and Tim Young delve into the background and meaning of the parable. Out of this study…
The Coming of the King (Part 1)
This episode is broadcast from a special place, the Manitoulin Island Christadelphian Bible Camp with a special guest. You’ll have to listen in to find out who it is. He shares with…
The Coming of the King (Part 2)
This is the second part of our study on the Coming of the King in 1 Thessalonians. Paul encouraged the Thessalonians in their hope of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ…
Ted’s Top Eight Baptism Passages
Ted Hodge is here to share with us his top eight passages on baptism. Mark 16:15-16 – Belief and baptism for salvation Acts 8:12 – Men and women (not children) who believed…
Eternal Judgment
In Hebrews 6:2, one of the essential bible studies listed is that of “eternal judgment”. Frank Abel joins Tim Young to discuss the subject of the coming judgment. It is important for…
With What Judgment You Judge
Our last study of the “eternal judgment” by our Lord Jesus Christ made us reflect on how we are judging now. We might read one verse that says “do not judge” and…
Using Lexicons: A Word Study of “Church”
The word “ecclesia” has been said a few times on the podcast without any definition. We fix that in this episode. Matt Colby rejoins the podcast to talk about one of his…
Testimony and Reflections Season 2
Martin Mostacedo joins Tim Young to wrap up season two. Martin talks about his beginnings in Bolivia, his Catholic upbringing and how he came to a changed life by reading and studying…
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 starts on January 18th, 2021. Listen in as Tim and Jay discuss what is ahead for our new studies and some other goodies!
The Joy of Bible Marking
Why would you write in your Bible? Marking our Bibles is a great way to make it personal. It helps us to get it into our heart and to have a ready…
Written For Us
An essential part of our Bible study is to understand that the word of God was written for us. It is a personal letter to you in this very day and age.…
Equal to the Angels
Jesus said that those who are resurrected to everlasting life will be “equal to the angels”. If this is the case then we certainly want to know as much as we can…
The Memorial Name Yahweh
We feel like we are standing on holy ground in this episode. Frank Abel and Tim Young discuss the revelation of God’s name of Yahweh before Moses at the burning bush in…
Five Prayer Principles
Prayer is a struggle for many of us. How do I pray? What do I pray for? How do I know my prayers will be answered? We should not feel alone in…
Show Me Your Glory
In this first of a two part study on Exodus 33 and 34, Stephen Macfarlane joins Tim Young to dig deeper into the record to see how Moses sought to know God.…
The Name Proclaimed
This is the second of a two part study on Exodus 33 and 34 (the first part is here). We ascend the mountain with Moses to have the name of Yahweh revealed…
Discerning the Spirits
How did Christians living in the first century know what was true and what should be included in the Bible? How can we be confident what is in the Bible is what…
I and the Father are One
This is the first of a two part study on Jesus’ words in John 10:22-38. In verse 30 Jesus said, “I and the Father are one”. It’s important to understand the context…
You are gods
This is the second of a two part study on Jesus’ words in John 10:22-38. In response to the Jews accusing Jesus of making himself equal with God, Jesus quoted Psalm 82:6…
Testimony and Reflections Season 3 (Part 1)
For our season three testimony we welcome Stan Isbell to share his story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls his early life in Texas, the experiences that led…
Testimony and Reflections Season 3 (Part 2)
This is the second part to our season three testimony. Stan Isbell continues the amazing story of how God has worked in his life. Stan recalls considering ending his life before one…
Season 4 Trailer
Season 4 of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast drops on January 17th, 2022. Listen in to find out what is coming!
Season 4 Highlight Teaser
The next season of the Essential Bible Studies Podcasts starts on January 17th, 2022. Listen to some of the highlights coming up. It’s going to be a great season of engaging Bible…
The Greatest Commandment
Jesus said the greatest commandment of all was “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” and that there…
In the Image and Likeness of God (Part 1)
What does it mean for man to be created in the image and likeness of God? Is it a physical image or something else? Frank and Tim start a discussion on this…
In the Image and Likeness of God (Part 2)
The discussion on man being in the image of God continues in this episode where it focuses on Jesus Christ. How is he described as being in God’s image and what is…
The Greatest of these is Love
Could there be any more beautifully expressed words then Paul’s exposition on love in 1 Corinthians 13? Join Brian and Tim and as they talk about the Greek words for love to…
Sin in Five Verses
From Genesis to Revelation, sin is a major topic. One could even say it is a subject of life and death. Rob joins Tim to get a grasp on five verses that…
Sin Entered the World
In this episode, Rob and Tim read through and discuss the Bible’s record of the very first sin in Genesis 2 and 3. Why was there a tree of the knowledge of…
The Curse of the Serpent
After the fall of man, God pronounces a curse upon the serpent which includes an enigmatic statement concerning a future enmity. Jesse joins Tim for the first time to discuss this earliest…
Overcoming Temptation
With all this talk about sin on the podcast lately, it’s about time we discuss some practical matters on how to overcome temptation. Stephen joins Tim to discuss the Biblical definition of…
The Virgin Shall Conceive
Knowing Jesus better starts with his miraculous birth, born of a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesse rejoins Tim to expand on studies from Genesis 3:15 to see how…
In the Beginning was the Word
John starts off his gospel by saying “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. This is a key verse for what many…
The Word was made Flesh
In conjunction with last week’s podcast from John 1:1, Jay and Tim consider the context and the importance of verse 14, “the Word was made flesh”. What is it about Jesus being…
The Ways of Providence (Part 1) – God’s Hand in Your Life
For the first time we have Dan from the Bible Basics Webinar (www.biblebasicswebinar.com) here to talk with us about the providence of God. This is an essential Bible study because it gets…
The Ways of Providence (Part 2) – God’s Hand Among the Nations
Our study of God’s providence continues this time with a focus on how God works among the nations. The Bible gives us key insights on God’s view of the kingdoms of men…
Testimony and Reflections Season 4
Frank Abel joins Tim Young to finish off Season 4 with his testimony and reflections on his life. Episode’s of the TV show Great News for the World with footage of preaching…
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Recently my good friends Peter and Larry asked me to join them on their very first episode of a new podcast called “Come to Life”. I jumped at the chance. As the…
Season 5 Trailer
The first episode of the Essential Bible Studies podcast season FIVE premiers on January 16th, 2023. Follow us on Facebook:…
Blessed is the One Who Reads
Welcome to Season 5! Part of being a good Bible student is being a good Bible reader. Wayne Coutu joins…
God is Just and the Justifier
The latest episode is up! Join us as we discuss the conundrum of how a just God can save sinners.…
Enemies Reconciled to God
In this episode Jesse is back with us to discuss how we (maybe unknown to ourselves) are enemies of God…
The Five Snares of Covetousness
In this episode we delve into some of the practical sides of recognizing sin in our lives and being able…
Hell (Part 1) – Not Abandoned to Hades
In this episode Josh and Tim tackle the subject of hell. There are a lot of misconceptions about hell that…
Hell (Part 2) – The Unquenchable Fire
A discussion on hell would not be complete without talking about fire. Why are hell and fire connected? Josh and…
In Remembrance (Part 1) – The Bread
During the last supper, Jesus gathered with his disciples and shared bread and wine with them in a very significant…
In Remembrance (Part 2) – The Cup
During the last supper, Jesus gathered with his disciples and shared bread and wine with them in a very significant…
The Problem with Pride
A big part of what God’s word warns us about is pride. There is a problem with pride especially if…
The Work of the Angels
The Bible mentions angels at work from Genesis to Revelation. What are they doing? Turns out they’re doing a lot.…
Testimony and Reflections Season 5
Jacob and his wife Cayla had just bought a new house and it was moving day. There was so much…
Season 6 Trailer
The Essential Bible Studies podcast season SIX premiers on January 15th, 2024. Follow us on…
Forgiveness
Welcome to a new season of the Essential Bible Studies podcast. In this first episode…
The Spirit of God
Jay and Tim begin this season’s conversation of the Spirit by covering verses that show…
The Spirit of Man
Tom Colby joins Tim Young in our continuing studies on the Spirit by looking at…
Saved!
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, co-hosts Tim Young and Rob Alexander…
The Ages of the Spirit
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, hosts Jay Mayock and Tim Young…
The Sabbath (Part 1)
In this episode of the Essential Bible Studies Podcast, hosts Tim Young and Ted Hodge…
The Sabbath (Part 2)
In this second part of our study on the Sabbath we consider the stance behind…
The Mind of the Spirit
The mind of the Spirit is something that must develop inside of us according to…
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
In our continuing studies on the Spirit, Jay Mayock is back to talk with me…
The Helper, The Holy Spirit
In our last study, we ended with the question “Is the Holy Spirit a person?”…
Overcoming Anxiety
Worry, anxiety and depression touch our lives in one way or another. It can have…
The Laying on of Hands
This may seem like a strange topic for an essential Bible study, but hopefully everything…
Testimony and Reflections Season 6
Jesse grew up in a Pentecostal church but later in his teens started to drift…
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