Coffee, the Bible, and Paige
By Paige C Garwood M.Ed; MFA
Coffee, the Bible, and PaigeMay 06, 2022
47. Ephesians 4:1-6 What a Believer Looks like and What Unity Looks like
Paul briefly describes what a Believer looks like and the what Unity in the Church Looks like
46. Ephesians 3:14-21... Paul finishes his prayer for the Ephesians
Paul finishes the prayer he started in Chapter 1.
45. Ephesians 3:1-13 Paul and God's Mystery
Paul goes into detail about the Mystery of God given to Paul to reveal.
44. Ephesians 2:11-22... God's end-game - US!
The Church is God's end-game, built on the foundation of the 1st century Apostles and Prophets.
43. Ephesians 2:1-10... Dead, then Alive, and Seated
Paul lays the foundation for what he believes about redemption.
42. Ephesians 1:15-23... Paul's Prayer for us
Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians (and us)
41. Ephesians 1:7-14... Predestination part 2
Predestination... forgiveness and redemption... the mystery of the ages revealed... deep waters here folks. Bring your floaties.
40. Ephesians 1:1-6... Into the Deep Weeds
In his introduction, Paul begins with Predestination! Not gonna lie... this is deep stuff, folks.
39. Ephesians ... Introduction -The Next Step
In Sphesians, Paul introduces the churches in Asia Minor (which had their beginning in the spiritual explosion in Ephesus) to their "Next Step"
38. What I Believe... Gifts of the Spirit Part 3
I summarize what I believe concerning the Gifts of the Spirit
37. Galatians 6:11-18... Paul's final remarks
Paul does not pull his punches - even in his final remarks. This is a strong ending to a strong letter.
36. Galatians 6:6-10... Supporting your Spiritual Teachers
Paul gets very specific as to how we are to think about our money.
35. What I believe... The Gifts of the Spirit Part 2
What is the context of the Gifts of the Spirit?
34. Galatians 6:1-5 Sharing each other's burdens
Paul seeks to true Christian lifestyle that cares for their neighbor, as opposed to the selfish lifestyles of those who are not His.
33. What I Believe... The Gifts of the Spirit Part 1
Basic definitions of the gifts as listed in 1 Corinthians 12. Setting expectations as to when these gifts show up...
32. Galatians 5:16-26 the Fruit of the Holy Spirit vs Legalism
Comparing the fruit of the Holy Spirit with that of Legalism.
31. What I Believe... Jesus Part 4
I wrap up my series on what I believe about Jesus, turning my attention to the "Offense of the Cross" and what that means as to what I believe bout Jesus.
30. Galatians 5:13-15 Fulfilling the Law
There are two ways to view the Law. Dismissing the Law is not one of them.
29. Galatians 5:7-12...the Motivation for obedience
Do we obey to GET something from God? Or do we obey because of our affection for Him?
28. What I Believe... Jesus part 3
What do I personally believe? Also... a little about intellectual honesty. Consider that a bonus.
27. Galatians 5:1-6 ...our freedom in Christ
What are we free to do, being in Christ?
26. Galatians 4:21-31... Closing the door on Judaism
Paul lays it out - Judaism and Christianity are not compatible.
25. Galatians 4:17-20... The false teachers want the Galatians loyalty
It's hard to fight against popularity...
24. What I Believe... Jesus Part 2
What does Jesus say about Jesus?
23. Galatians 4:12-16... the "Punch-List"
Paul is continuing his venture in winning back the hearts of the Galatians.
22. Galatians 4:8-11... From Life to Death
Paul gets very serious about what turning to the Law means... death.
21. What I Believe... Jesus (The Gospels)
As an introduction to what I believe
about Jesus, I lay the foundation on why I believe the Gospels are reliable
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20: Galatians 4:1-7... From slavery to freedom
... and a call to prayer.
18. Galatians 3:23-29 - the purpose of the Law
Paul stabs the heart of the Judaizer's argument, revealing the true purpose of the Law.
14. Galatians 3:15-22... "...it was credited to him as righteousness..."
Paul breaks down his opponent's arguments as they argued for the superiority of Mosaic covenant to the Abrahamic covenant.
13. Galatians 3:10-14... The curse of the Law
Paul explains why the Law is not the vehicle through which we can receive the promises and blessings of Abraham.
12. Galatians 3 v7-9... Faith Alone
Paul tells the Galatians that their faith ALONE guarantees them the blessings of Abraham.
11. Galatians 3 v1-6... Be like Abraham
In this passage,Paige discusses his experience in music composition and how understanding rules and theory did not enable him to compose like Mozart. The analogy is then applied to the first century, focusing on the Jewish nation's reliance on rules derived from the lives and words of their patriarchs. The speaker transitions to Paul's letter to the Galatians, where Paul questions their shift from faith to legalism. Paul emphasizes the importance of faith over adherence to religious rules, highlighting that receiving the Holy Spirit was not based on works but on belief. The speaker concludes by urging the Galatians to follow Abraham's example of faith rather than relying on religious rules for salvation.
10. What I Believe... Salvation part 3 - conclusion
What do I believe? God Chooses.
9. Galatians 2:11-21 - Paul continues his defense of the true gospel
Paul faces down Peter publicly in Antioch.
8. Galatians 2 v3-10 - Paul's first major meeting with the Jerusalem leadership
Paul defends himself publicly against the Judaizers... and wins. Paul is not overly impressed with Peter, James, and John.
7. Galatians 2 v 1,2 More Background by Paul
Paul reminds the Galatians that he has faced these false teachers before, and that he bested them then.
What I Believe... Salvation, Part 2
Salvation is Permanent
Galatians 1 v11-24... Paul reminds the Galatians who he is and where he came from.
Paul continues to declare that his gospel is not another gospel, and that it came from God, not Paul.
Galatians 1 v6-10... Paul frames the issues he is addressing
The churches in Galatia are in real danger!
Galatians 1 v1-5 Paul's opening statement
Paul gives a hint of what's to come in this letter. This is a succinct - some might say unchracteristically - terse introduction.
Galatians - Introduction
Setting the backdrop for looking at Paul's letter to the Galatians.
What I Believe ... Salvation, Part 1
Part 1 of a four part series on what I believe concerning salvation. Today's episode... Salvation is a process not JUST an event.
Christmas Chronicles - Episode 5... The Story
I read the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke
Christmas Chronicles - Episode 4... God's "End Game"
What is the purpose of the Nativity - what does Christmas mean to ME?
Christmas Chronicles - Episode 3... The Shepherds
Why Shepherds?
Christmas Chronicles - Episode 2... the Magi
Who were the Magi and why did they frighten Herod?
Christmas Chronicles - Episode 1... Mary
There is a lot to consider "behind the scenes" of Mary's story.
Episode 151 - 1 Kings 11... closing the books on Solomon
The tragic summation of the life of Solomon
Episode 151 - 1 Kings 10... Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
Solomon meets and impresses the queen of Sheba