Greater Works Discipleship Ministries

Summary This conversation explores the origins, compilation, and interpretation of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding its revelation, inspiration, and the processes involved in its transmission through history. The discussion covers key concepts such as canonicity, textual criticism, and the significance of various translations, while also addressing the role of the Holy Spirit in illuminating scripture for believers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Group Dynamics 08:41 Canonicity and Textual Criticism 14:26 Interpreting the Bible: Hermeneutics and Application 20:17 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Scripture 30:01 Materials Used in Ancient Scriptures 37:31 The Importance of Manuscripts 46:54 Comparing Bible Translations If you would like to obtain a copy of the PowerPoint used in this video, please visit the shop at www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com

In this weeks Unit Bible Study we explored the origins of the Bible, focusing on the processes of revelation, inspiration, and canonicity. We discussed the significance of manuscripts, the role of scribes and the Masorites in preserving biblical texts, and the historical context of the New Testament. We also highlighted the importance of textual criticism and the insights provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, emphasizing the dedication of early church figures in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the scriptures. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Bible's Origins 06:02 The Process of Canonicity 12:07 The Languages of the Bible 17:48 The Importance of Scribes and the Masoretes 23:52 The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Significance

This weeks GW podcast will recap our Juneteenth conference and will continue a fruitful Q&A discussion with Urban Apologists Damon Richardson & Alfredo Valentin. One of the main questions concerns modalism - the belief that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different manifestations of God. If you missed the Juneteenth conference you can catch the replay here: https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/courses/juneteenthconference2025 Our mission at Greater Works is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37) through the intentional education, equipping, and empowering of healthy disciples of Jesus the Christ. Connect with us in all of our content here: poplme.co/kevinlurrell

The internet is full of people claiming to deconstruct from the Christian faith. Faith deconstruction is the process of reevaluating your core beliefs or evaluating whether the religious belief system you were nurtured in is worthy of embrace. Damon Richardson and Alfredo Valentine the "BK Apologist" join our panel to answer the questions of how the Christian community can deal with these times of deconstruction.Tune in every Thursday for a new podcast episode with Greater Works on all streaming platforms and be sure to subscribe and give us 5 stars!Register to attend virtually or physically attend our "Dealing With The Times" Juneteenth Conference here: https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/courses/juneteenthconference2025 For more information about the ministry of Greater Works visit our website at www.greaterworksdiscipleship.com. Register For Courses W/Greater Works: https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/

To celebrate Pentecost Sunday, today we'll be teaching about Pneumatology: The doctrine of the Holy Spirit! In this broadcast we'll examine: The Importance, Personality, and Work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer! Thanks for listening to the Greater Works Discipleship Ministries podcast.  Our mission at Greater Works is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37) through the intentionaleducation, equipping, and empowering of healthy disciples of Jesus the Christ. You can follow us Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere all major platforms.  Please don’t forget to share this broadcast, rate us and please give us 5 stars…if you give us 4 stars I am inclined to believe that you are a hater and the altar is open for you!  All Links:  greaterworks.poplme.co/kevinlurrell