Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21

Episode 24: Reflecting on Season 1

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we wrap up our first season! We take a moment to reflect on where we have been, discussing favorite episodes, highlights from 1 John, and helpful resources for studying Greek. Thanks for joining us this season, we look forward to continuing the conversation in season 2! Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table. Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below. Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcast Send us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com [openseatconvos@gmail.com] Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/ [https://openseatpodcast.com/] Or View our Host Site: https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share [https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share] Music in this Podcast: Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU [https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU] Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ [http://onsound.eu/]

Episode 23: Sin, Death, and Jesus - John's Final Encouragement to Believers - 1 John 5:13-21

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we finish our study of the book of 1 John! We discuss the importance and power of prayer, especially when it comes to praying for fellow believers and their struggle against sin. We talk about what John means by "sin that leads to death" versus "sin that does not lead to death." We close by discussing John's final encouragement, that Jesus is the True God and eternal life to those who believe. This concludes our study of 1 John! Let us know how you were encouraged throughout the season, and please reach out to let us know what book we should study next! Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table. Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below. Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcast Send us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com [openseatconvos@gmail.com] Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/ [https://openseatpodcast.com/] Or View our Host Site: https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share [https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share] Music in this Podcast: Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU [https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU] Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ [http://onsound.eu/]

Episode 22: Confidence in Christ with Aaron Wells - 1 John 5:1-12

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Aaron Wells! Aaron is a PhD student at Colorado School of Mines and an involved member at Storyline Church. Together, we study the first half of 1 John 5. First, we see that through faith in Christ we have become children of God, we have overcome the world, and we have received eternal life. We discuss how the testimony of water, blood, and the Holy Spirit confirms Christ's identity (and our identity in Christ). Finally, we recognize that true life is found only in Jesus Christ through faith. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table. Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below. Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcast Send us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com [openseatconvos@gmail.com] Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/ [https://openseatpodcast.com/] Or View our Host Site: https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share [https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share] Music in this Podcast: Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU [https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU] Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ [http://onsound.eu/]

Episode 21: Hebrew and the Septuagint with Dr. Seth Rodriquez

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and former professor, Dr. Seth Rodriquez! Dr. Rodriquez currently works at Colorado Christian University, teaching courses on the Old Testament and on Archeology. We discuss Rodriquez's experience learning the biblical languages and the joys of being a professor. After this, we give a brief overview of the Septuagint and examine the similarities between the Hebrew and Greek in two Old Testament passages. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table. Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below. Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcast Send us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com [openseatconvos@gmail.com] Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/ [https://openseatpodcast.com/] Or View our Host Site: https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share [https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share] Music in this Podcast: Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU [https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU] Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ [http://onsound.eu/]

Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21

Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, reaching the passage where we read the famous phrase, "God is love." Together, we discuss the ultimate act of God's love, how God's love is perfected in us, and the confidence and hope we have as a result. We hope you are as encouraged as we are by God's love for us! Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore the beauty of the New Testament, written in Koine Greek, that can sometimes become obscured in English translations. We desire to bridge the gap of scholarship and make these conversations about Biblical Greek accessible to all curious people. Whether you have studied Greek for years or you are embarking on this journey today, all are welcome to take a seat at the Table. Thanks for taking a seat with us today! We would love to hear your questions and begin addressing them throughout our podcast! Contact us through one of the resources listed below. Follow us on Instagram @openseatpodcast Send us an Email: openseatconvos@gmail.com [openseatconvos@gmail.com] Find Resources on our Website: https://openseatpodcast.com/ [https://openseatpodcast.com/] Or View our Host Site: https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share [https://openseatpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share] Music in this Podcast: Upbeat Travel | Exploring by Alex-Productions https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU [https://youtu.be/lMDgYIEfXvU] Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/ [http://onsound.eu/]