The Bible Friends

Why Every Christian Should Read the Whole Bible | Episode 18

Why should Christians read the whole Bible? In this episode of The Bible Friends, we discuss how reading through Scripture transformed our understanding of God, helped us recognize false teaching, and strengthened our discernment. We share personal experiences, biblical encouragement, and practical reasons why every believer should spend time in God's Word regularly. Join us as we explore the importance of reading the Bible in context and growing in the knowledge of Christ through His Word.

Why Every Christian Should Own a Bible Dictionary | Episode 17

Have you ever wondered what a Bible dictionary is or how it differs from a regular dictionary, lexicon, or Strong's Concordance? In this episode of The Bible Friends, we discuss one of the most helpful and overlooked Bible study tools available to Christians. We explain what Bible dictionaries are, how to use them to study people, places, and things in Scripture, and why we believe every believer should have one before investing in commentaries. We also share our thoughts on the Tyndale and Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionaries and how these resources can help you better understand God's Word and study the Bible in context.

The Biggest Threat to the Church Isn't Outside | Episode 16

In this episode of The Bible Friends, we discuss what Scripture says is the biggest threat to the church — and according to the Bible, it isn’t coming from outside the church, but from within. Together we walk through passages in Matthew 7, Galatians, Jude, 1 Corinthians 5, and 1 Timothy 5 to talk about false teachers, wolves in sheep’s clothing, church discipline, sin within the body, and how believers are called to contend for the faith in truth and love. Our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to stand firm in God’s word and grow in discernment with grace and humility.

What Are the Core Doctrines of Christianity? | Episode 15

In this episode of The Bible Friends, we tackle one of the biggest questions many Christians wrestle with today: How do we know what’s truly biblical when there are so many different interpretations? Together, we walk through the core doctrines of the Christian faith and discuss the foundational truths that believers cannot compromise on. From the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the true gospel, to the deity of Christ, monotheism, and the doctrine of the Trinity, we open Scripture to examine what God’s Word clearly teaches. We also discuss several false gospels that are common today—including prosperity, legalism, therapeutic Christianity, and universalism—and why it’s so important to test every teaching against Scripture. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused by conflicting teachings online, this conversation is meant to encourage you to stand confidently on the truth of God’s Word and remain rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. GotQuestions Article: What are the essentials of the Christian faith? | GotQuestions.org [https://www.gotquestions.org/essentials-Christian-faith.html]

Studying Romans 8 Together | Flesh vs Spirit | Episode 14

Join us on The Bible Friends as we sit down for an in-depth Bible study through Romans 7 and 8, exploring what it means to walk by the Spirit, struggle against the flesh, and live in the freedom Christ purchased for believers. Together we trace cross-references throughout Scripture—including Galatians 5, Ephesians 1, Matthew 5, Romans 5, and more—to see how Scripture interprets Scripture and points us to the hope found in Jesus Christ. In this episode we talk about: * Romans 8 explained * No condemnation in Christ * Walking by the Spirit * Flesh vs Spirit * Sanctification and the Christian life * Assurance of salvation * The indwelling Holy Spirit * Being adopted as children of God * How Scripture connects together * Encouragement for Christians struggling with sin Whether you are new to Bible study or have been studying Scripture for years, we hope this episode encourages you to open God’s Word, follow cross-references, and grow in your understanding of the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. 📖 Passages discussed: Romans 7–8, Galatians 5, Ephesians 1, Matthew 5, Romans 5, Colossians 3, 1 Corinthians 13, James 3, Hebrews 11, John 17, and more.