Audio Bible Studies

The goals of these Bible studies are, first, to help you understand the cultural background and the literary structure of the biblical stories and, thus, the purpose and message behind those stories. The second goal is to unfold the major themes that are developed throughout the different books of the Bible and that tell the story of Yahweh’s plan of redemption.

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Study Series	Description	Status
First Testament Salvation The titles First and Second Testaments are used in place of the titles Old and New Testaments because it is more accurate to their purpose. The use of old and new unintentionally communicates that the Old Testament is old and outdated and thus has no purpose, having been replaced by the New Testament. This is not the case. The Second Testament writers viewed the First Testament as the foundation for the Second, as shown by the way that they used it in their writings. For every book in the Second Testament directly quotes or makes an allusion to the First Testament with a total of 695 direct quotes and over 4,000 allusions. Except for five First Testament books, every one is referenced in some way in the Second Testament. Thus, the Second Testament writers assume that their readers have a very good understanding of the First Testament when they write and use it as the basis for the truth that they are writing.	A study series that follows God's plan for salvation as it is developed through the First Testament.	Completed Jan. 2006
Second Testament Salvation The titles First and Second Testaments are used in place of the titles Old and New Testaments because it is more accurate to their purpose. The use of old and new unintentionally communicates that the Old Testament is old and outdated and thus has no purpose, having been replaced by the New Testament. This is not the case. The Second Testament writers viewed the First Testament as the foundation for the Second, as shown by the way that they used it in their writings. For every book in the Second Testament directly quotes or makes an allusion to the First Testament with a total of 695 direct quotes and over 4,000 allusions. Except for five First Testament books, every one is referenced in some way in the Second Testament. Thus, the Second Testament writers assume that their readers have a very good understanding of the First Testament when they write and use it as the basis for the truth that they are writing.	A study series that follows God's plan for salvation as it is developed through the Second Testament.	Completed Jan. 2007
Yawhweh at War in Creation	An in-depth study on spritual warfare in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.	Completed Jan. 2009
Genesis	This study in Genesis takes a look at the history and culture of the events and people from the beginning of creation to the beginning of the Jews as a people group.	Completed Nov. 2010
Exodus	This study in Exodus and Leviticus  takes a look at the history and culture of the events and people from the exodus out of Egypt to the giving of the Law and the establishment of the nation of Israel.	Completed Nov. 2011
Leviticus	This study in Leviticus is the third part of a lengthier study in the Torah (first five books of the first Testament) and takes a look at the history and culture of the Law and sacrificial system established by Yahweh for the people of Israel.	In Progress
Ruth	This is a character study on the book of Ruth. The focus is on the character and plot development of the story.	In Progress
1 & 2 Kings	This is an in-depth study on the books of 1 and 2 Kings. This will include a historical look at the book of Kings as well as a study of the prophetic books and where they fit into the historical context of the book of Kings.	Completed Dec. 2009
Hebrews	An in-depth study on the epistle to the Hebrews.	Completed Oct. 2007
James	An in-depth study on the epistle of James.	Completed Dec. 2009
1 Peter	An in-depth study on the book of 1 Peter.	Completed April 2006
1 John	An in-depth study on the book of 1 John.	Completed Jan. 2006
How to Read and Understand the Bible	This series takes you step-by-step through the process of observation, interpretation, and application in studying the Bible for yourself. The study is divided into three sections: the basics of understanding narrative, poetry, and the epistles.	Completed Nov. 2011
Cults and Counterfeits	This class begins by looking at the basic unifying beliefs that form the foundation to the false religions and cults throughout history. It then takes a historical and systematic approach to the study of the major cults in the world and that the students are most likely to encounter. The cults are defined by those whose origin are Christian yet do not adhere to orthodoxy. In addition to this, it looks at how these beliefs have shaped the secular culture that we live in today.	Completed Dec. 2011