Deep in Scripture Radio

Scripture & Liturgy - Marcus Grodi and Dr. Scott Hahn

Marcus Grodi invites Dr. Scott Hahn to talk about “Scripture and Liturgy” on this special episode of Deep in Scripture.

Ephesians 1:3-4 (Part 4 of 4) - Marcus Grodi, Jim Anderson, and Rob Rogers

The words of Scripture teach us that in Christ we received enumerable blessings and graces because of God’s infinite mercy and love, or as St. Paul says in today’s text, we have been blessed “in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” This is what we are told, but is this what you have experienced in your life as a Christian? … This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep in Scripture.

 

Ephesians 1:3-14 (Part 3 of 4) - Marcus Grodi, Jim Anderson and Robert Rogers

The words of Scripture teach us that in Christ we received enumerable blessings and graces because of God’s infinite mercy and love, or as St. Paul says in today’s text, we have been blessed “in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” This is what we are told, but is this what you have experienced in your life as a Christian? … This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

 

Ephesians 1:3-14 (Part 2 of 4) - Marcus Grodi, Jim Anderson and Rob Rogers

How do you understand the God who loves you, who created you, who died and rose again for you, that you might be free from sin and death, and experience new life with Him both now and forever? How do you envision God the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, especially in prayer? And how do explain the relationship of the Trinity to those in your life who either do not understand or refuse to believe? The problem is that often the words of Scripture do not help. This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

Ephesians 1:3-14 (Part 1) - Marcus Grodi, Jim Anderson and Robert Rogers

We all know the old phrase “can’t see the forest for the trees,” but are we guilty of it? And it can especially be a problem in Bible study. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m especially an advocate of getting to know the trees. I’ve always encouraged my sons to know how to identify trees and plants and weeds and birds and wild animals. If we know nothing about the rich details, the forest can be nothing more than a mindless blur. But especially in Bible study, too much focus on the intricate details can cause us to miss the intended beauty of the whole. This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

Paul’s Greeting Continued, Ephesians 1:2 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

When you or I accomplish a great feat, successfully complete a task, or withstand great opposition, to what or to whom do you account for your success? Your education? Your natural talents or skills? Your persuasive or winnable personality? What then happens when you find yourself up against a task or opposition that you know is beyond your education or abilities or power of persuasion? Especially if that insurmountable task is something you know God is calling you to do? Do you give up, or do you rely on the power only he can give? This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

Paul’s Greetings, Ephesians 1:1 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson continue their Deep in Scripture study of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians by discussing verse 1:1.

Introduction to Ephesians - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

Today we begin our study of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, and as we do we recognize that Paul’s warning to the early Ephesian believers is equally true for us today. He had warned them that fierce wolves would come in among them, not sparing the flock, and from among their own selves would arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Whenever we study the bible, we can’t escape the opinions of people that undercut the authority and trustworthiness of God’s Word. Sometimes these critical views are sincere attempts to understand the seeming contradictions and questions from within the biblical text; but sometimes these criticisms arise from fierce wolves. This is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

Paul’s Final Exhortation and Departure, Acts 20:31-38 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

In the book of Acts we read about the sacrificial ministry of the Apostle Paul, carrying the Gospel message to the Jews and gentiles living in the countries along the shores of the Mediterranean sea. Every where he went he prepared leaders, appointing bishops and elders, to carry on after him, and one thing he was sure would happen: the devil would do everything he could to stop the proclamation of the good news. No matter what Paul did or said, there would be someone who would try to find fault with him and his message. Such has been true throughout the history of the Church and this is part of what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.

St. Paul Warns of False Teachers, Acts 20:28-32 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

From the very beginning, the enemy—the devil—has tried to stop the message of the Gospel—“the Word of His grace”—from spreading. During the life of Jesus, the enemy hardened the hearts of the very religious leaders who should have understood from the prophesies of scripture who Jesus was and why he came, but instead they turned away and had him crucified. After the resurrection of Jesus, sin, death, and the devil were defeated, yet the enemy refused to give up. He continued his war against God, doing everything he could to stop the proclamation of the good news. And one way he did this was by sending into the Church wolves in sheep clothing, men in the guise of faithful, trustworthy Christian leaders, yet who taught a false, incomplete gospel. This is what we will be discussing today on Deep In Scripture.