Theology Thursday

Any BEL radio program that is primarily a Bible study or sermon, and especially those on Thursdays. After a ten-year hiatus, Theology Thursdays returned to BEL in October, 2012.

ThThurs: Nehemiah Pt. 7

Nehemiah: The Hebrew Scriptures, which are the original Old Testament, present Ezra and Nehemiah as only one book: Ezra. Why do the Christian editions of the Old Testament separate that book into Ezra and Nehemiah (which are otherwise identical to the Jewish text)? What did Israel rebuild first, the Temple or the wall of the city of Jerusalem? What was built first, God's house, or the houses of Jerusalem's citizens? And how does the story of Esther relate to the story of Nehemiah?

ThThurs: Ezra Pt. 10

Ezra: Fascinating ancient letters dramatize Israel's struggle with the ancient kings of the Medes and the Persians and with their neighbors. Why did God forbid the Jews from marrying their Gentile neighbors? Through Ezra the priest, God even commanded Israel to divorce their pagan wives. Contrarily, through the Apostle Paul, God commands Christians to stay married to unbelievers.

ThThurs: Ezra Pt. 9

What We Believe and Why We Believe ItEzra: Fascinating ancient letters dramatize Israel's struggle with the ancient kings of the Medes and the Persians and with their neighbors. Why did God forbid the Jews from marrying their Gentile neighbors? Through Ezra the priest, God even commanded Israel to divorce their pagan wives.

ThThurs: Acts of the Apostles Pt. 31

Acts: Welcome to our study in the Book of The Acts of the Apostles. To summarize the book of Acts in one sentence: The Kingdom of Israel Fades as the Body of Christ Grows.
What We Believe and Why We Believe It

ThThurs: Acts of the Apostles Pt. 30

Acts: Welcome to our study in the Book of The Acts of the Apostles. To summarize the book of Acts in one sentence: The Kingdom of Israel Fades as the Body of Christ Grows.
What We Believe and Why We Believe It

ThThurs: 1 Thessalonians Pt. 10

* First Thessalonians: Paul's letters to the Thessalonians tells of the future rapture of the Body of Christ and challenges Christians to be faithful while still here on earth. Bob's audio Bible study of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians helps to make Paul's message more understandable. 1st and 2nd Thessalonians is now available on MP3-CD or MP3 download

ThThurs: 1 Thessalonians Pt. 9

* First Thessalonians: Paul's letters to the Thessalonians tells of the future rapture of the Body of Christ and challenges Christians to be faithful while still here on earth. Bob's audio Bible study of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians helps to make Paul's message more understandable. 1st and 2nd Thessalonians is now available on MP3-CD or MP3 download

ThThurs: 1 Corinthians Pt. 12

* First Corinthians: Join Bob as you hear Paul demanding intolerance of sexual immorality within the church. Then ponder Paul's insistence that we judge all things, great and small. And for those who believe that Christians are no longer under the law, how do they explain Paul's command to flee immorality? Then hear the surprises that come with the New Testament's most thorough discussion of marriage and divorce, celibacy and intimacy. What caused Paul to give his converts hints on how to interact with Peter's converts?

ThThurs: 1 Samuel Pt. 12

* First Samuel: Eli and Saul, introduces you to three important people. Eli - the high priest of Israel, Saul of the tribe of Benjamin - Israel's first king, and Samuel himself, whose lifespan bridged two periods of Israel's history. This pivotal prophet connected the time of the Judges with that of the Kings. Learn why this seer held such a prominent place that Peter would ignore the preceding prophets saying, "Yes, and all the prophets, from Samuel and those who follow" (Acts 3:24).

ThThurs: 1 Samuel Pt. 11

* First Samuel: Eli and Saul, introduces you to three important people. Eli - the high priest of Israel, Saul of the tribe of Benjamin - Israel's first king, and Samuel himself, whose lifespan bridged two periods of Israel's history. This pivotal prophet connected the time of the Judges with that of the Kings. Learn why this seer held such a prominent place that Peter would ignore the preceding prophets saying, "Yes, and all the prophets, from Samuel and those who follow" (Acts 3:24).