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Aim for Restoration

1/6/2025

Happy New Year 2025! Among the many resolutions, I hope that you have a constant goal to "aim for restoration." Are you familiar with that Bible concept? If not, consider these three big questions: (1) Aren’t you glad for the restoration movement? (2) What is restoration anyways? (3) How am I to be a restorer in the twenty-first century? This week, I'd like to process these questions with you as we consider how the Bible provides the answers.

Pure and Simple Bible · Aim for Restoration

Pride and Pereception

12/23/2024

RC Cope is back on the podcast. Together with Jonathan, they discuss the perplexing case of Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5. How did pride and the temptation of perception affect their actions? How could it affect us? Let's listen and learn together.

Pure and Simple Bible · Pride and Perception: part 1 of 2 (with RC Cope)

Pure and Simple Bible · Pride and Perception: part 2 of 2 (RC Cope)

Gaming with God

12/9/2024

How should Christians engage with video games? How should parents navigate the popular gaming culture with their children? Join Jonathan as he discusses "Gaming with God" with guest Noah Martin, a self proclaimed "gamer." A special guest, Gabriel Edwards, will also join to share things from a Gen Z perspective.

Pure and Simple Bible · Gaming with God: part 1 of 2 (with Noah Martin)

Pure and Simple Bible · Gaming with God: part 2 of 2 (with Noah Martin)

The "All-Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians

10/28/2024

What do you know about the Bible book of Colossians? This brief, 4 chapter epistle contains some of the most beautiful descriptions about Jesus and His preeminent or all-sufficient nature. It also gives practical teaching to church leaders, family members, and Christians who desire to walk closer with Jesus. What were the Colossians struggling with? Why was the apostle Paul concerned for their faith? What can we glean from a study in this short Bible book? All these and more answered in a series on the New Testament letter to the Colossian church.

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (1 of 6)

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (2 of 6)

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (3 of 6)

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (4 of 6)

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (5 of 6)

Pure and Simple Bible · The "All Sufficiency" of the Christ in Colossians (6 of 6)

The "So Called" Minor Prohets: Joel

10/7/2024

Joel is one of the "minor prophets." This was a group of twelve men who received messages from God during a time of great change and adversity during the Old Testament. Their messages are often overlooked because of the challenging language and style. In this two episode series, Jonathan and Bryce are going to discuss one of these prophets: Joel. Why is this book in the Bible? What can we learn from it? How can we use it to learn about God's will? This and more in a two episode miniseries on Joel.

Pure and Simple Bible · The "So Called" Minor Prophets: Joel (part 1 of 2 with Bryce Whittaker)

Do You Go To Church At A Cult?

9/2/2024

Do you go to church at a cult? How can you know? Whether it be that someone you know attends a place of worship that feels "cult-like" or whether someone has said this about your place of worship, it often feels like the "ultimate" way to end a debate. But what is a cult anyway? And how can we find common ground on what it is? What are some of the concerns that we should consider when thinking about cult like behaviors? These questions and more and answered by Dr. Kyle Hammonds and Jonathan Edwards as they process the issue together with the Scriptures.

Pure and Simple Bible · Do You Go To Church At A Cult?: Part 1 of 4 (with Kyle Hammonds)

Pure and Simple Bible · Do You Go To Church At A Cult? Part 2 of 4 (with Dr. Kyle Hammonds)

Pure and Simple Bible · Do You Go To Church At A Cult?: Part 3 of 4 (with Dr. Kyle Hammonds)

Pure and Simple Bible · Do You Go To Church At A Cult?: Part 4 of 4 (with Dr. Kyle Hammonds)

Must I Be a Member of a Local Church?

7/15/2024

“Must I be a member of a local church?” That is such a great question. You may have a lot of reasons for asking it. Join guest Aaron Battey from www.fiveminutebiblestudy.com as he and Jonathan process this question and the various reasons behind it in a conversational format.

Pure and Simple Bible · Must I Be A Member Of A Local Church? Part 1 of 2 (with Aaron Battey)

Pure and Simple Bible · Must I Be A Member Of A Local Church? Part 2 of 2 (with Aaron Battey)

The Happy Blessings of Jesus' Disciples

7/8/2024

Matthew 5-7 is one the greatest sermon ever preached. The opening section, "The Beatitudes," begins with several "happy blessings" for Jesus' disciples. Join Jonathan as he breaks down this part of the sermon on the mount and how the happy blessings are for all of Jesus' followers today.

Pure and Simple Bible · The Happy Blessings Of Jesus' Disciples

Bridging the Generational Gap

5/21/2024

When it comes to truth, authority, identity, and a host of other issues, there is a differing perspective based on the generational divide? How does that impact the way that we talk to others about Jesus when they may be from a different generation? Join guest Noah Howard and Jonathan discuss the generational gap and how Christians are called to reach beyond the gap.

Pure and Simple Bible · Bridging The Generational Gap: part 1 of 2 (with Noah Howard)

Identity: I Am Who You Say I Am

4/30/2024

The anthem of Christian identity is, “I am who YOU say I am.” When spoken to God from the believer’s heart, the powerful and encouraging words of Jesus found in John 8 are expressed from our inner man to the throne of God. Join Bryce Whittaker and Jonathan Edwards talk about identity and the Bible in this two part miniseries.

Pure and Simple Bible · Identity: I Am Who You Say I Am: part 1 of 2 (with Bryce Whittaker)

Pure and Simple Bible · Identity: I Am Who You Say I Am: part 2 of 2 (with Bryce Whittaker)