Truth Be Told

In Exodus 4, we read a passage that is widely agreed to be the most confusing and hardest to interpret sections in all of Scripture.  Moses is commissioned by God.. and then, IMMEDIATELY, God seeks to kill him. Zipporah, Moses's wife, somehow knows that MOSES is going to die because their SON is uncircumcised. She jumps into action and has him circumcised, quickly touching Moses's feet with the foreskin....what now? She then says, angrily if you believe most commentaries, that Moses is a "bridegroom of blood" to her. Sounds terrifying. Makes no sense. What is going on in this section? In this episode we examine one theory that, I believe, makes the most sense of all the information we're given, holds great explanatory power, and integrates New Testament themes that we all readily accept as signatures of God working. An episode about circumcision. What could go wrong?   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

This week, we’re diving into one of the most profound, and controversial, aspects of Catholic theology: Transubstantiation. What does it mean when Catholics say the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Jesus? And why do so many reported Eucharistic miracles (wafers turning red or even resembling human heart tissue) raise as many questions as they answer? From the 8th-century miracle in Lanciano, Italy, to modern cases in Buenos Aires, Poland, and Mexico, we’ll explore the claims, the science, and the symbolism behind these phenomena. Why do miraculous wafers sometimes show physical changes while the wine seems untouched? Why is the blood type often AB? And why haven’t these events been studied in fully transparent, peer-reviewed ways? I’ll also ask questions every Catholic thinker should consider: Do the physical properties of the bread and wine really need to change? How do we reconcile miracles with faith and scientific scrutiny? And why interpret Jesus’ words literally when He often spoke in metaphor? Whether you’re Catholic, Christian from another tradition, or simply curious, this episode invites respectful reflection, challenging questions, and thoughtful conversation about faith, science, and the mysteries of the Eucharist.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Transubstantiation #ChristianityExplained #FaithQuestions #TheologyDiscussion #SpiritualMysteries #BiblicalQuestions #ReligiousDebate #ModernFaith #ChurchHistory #DivineMiracles #SacredTradition #EucharistMiracles #CatholicFaith #HolyCommunion #MiracleClaims #LancianoMiracle #FaithAndScience #JesusBodyAndBlood #ReligiousApologetics #CatholicTheology #CuriousMind #ThinkDeeply #ExploreFaith #AskQuestions #FaithJourney #ScienceAndFaith #ChristianPodcast #TheologyTalk #SpiritualInsights #theology #apologetics #Christian #Christianity #tradition #practice #church #scripture #bible #biblestudy #biblical #fyp #fypyoutube

This week’s episode dives into one of the most chaotic, confusing, and, honestly, unsettling books in Scripture: Judges. If you’ve followed this channel for a while, you know I love exploring typology; the patterns and echoes that point us to Jesus throughout the Bible. Once you start seeing them, it’s almost impossible to stop. They’re often beautiful, clear, and deeply compelling. But Judges? Judges feels… different. When you look for Jesus in Judges, you do find Him, but not in the clean, obvious ways we might expect. Instead, the typology feels messy, tangled, and even contradictory. The moments where certain figures look the MOST like Christ are often the very same moments they look the LEAST like Him. -Samson stretches out his arms in death to deliver Israel—but seems more resigned to his death than nobly willing. -Abimelech carries wood on his shoulders—but not to save, only to destroy. -Sisera, a tool of God’s judgment, thirsts and is betrayed before his death—but is an enemy of God’s people and is crushed in the head which resonates more with “seed of the serpent” prophecy than anything Messianic. So what are we supposed to do with that? In this episode, I explore a theory that changed the way I read Judges: what if these figures aren’t just pointing to Christ—but also to sin itself? Scripture tells us that Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us. At the cross, we don’t just see the love and mercy of God, we also see the full weight and ugliness of human sin laid bare. What if that’s the key to understanding Judges? What if these broken “saviors” are intentionally written to reflect both: → the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent → judgment and mercy → a shadow of Christ and a mirror of our sin When Abimelech is crushed, Sisera is pierced, and Samson brings the temple down, we see echoes of the serpent’s defeat. But in the same breath, we also see pride, vengeance, betrayal, and failure. It’s not clean typology. It’s cruciform typology. And maybe that’s the point. Because at the cross, the clearest picture of God’s glory is also the clearest picture of our sin. If Judges has ever confused you or even made you uncomfortable, this episode is for you. Let’s wrestle with the tension together.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #BookOfJudges #BibleStudy #ScriptureStudy #OldTestament #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianTheology #BibleTeaching #BiblicalTypology #JesusInTheOldTestament #ChristInAllScripture #GospelThreads #MessianicForeshadowing #ShadowOfChrist #ChristianApologetics #FaithAndReason #TheologyMatters #DeepFaith #ThinkBiblically #BiblicalTruth #TheCross #GospelMessage #JesusSaves #Atonement #SinAndGrace #Crucifixion #RedemptionStory #MessyTypology #JudgesExplained #HardPassages #BibleDeepDive #WrestlingWithScripture #ComplexFaith #ChristianYouTube #FaithContent #YouTubeMinistry #PodcastChristian #BiblePodcast #ChristianContentCreator #fyp #fypyoutube #Christianity #Christian #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #theology #apologetics #oldtestament #newtestament #bible #biblestudy #biblical

** EPISODE 200!!** In this episode, we explore a fascinating phrase from Jesus’s letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7 when He identifies Himself as “the One who holds the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens.” What does this title mean, and why does Jesus use it here? Think Lord of the Rings. Remember Denethor, the Steward of Gondor? His role was to govern the kingdom until the true king returned. But over time Denethor grew proud, bitter, and resentful of the very idea of the rightful king reclaiming the throne. The steward began to act like the kingdom was his. In Isaiah 22, we get a similar story where God confronts a royal steward named Shebna. As steward of the king’s household, Shebna held immense authority symbolized by the “key of the house of David.” His role was not ownership but stewardship: to manage the king’s house on the king’s behalf. Yet Shebna allowed his position to inflate his pride, acting as though the house belonged to him rather than to the master he served. Through the prophet Isaiah, God rebukes Shebna and removes him from his position, replacing him with a faithful servant, Eliakim. The key of David would be placed on Eliakim’s shoulder which serves as a symbol of delegated authority and faithful stewardship typological of Christ's ultimate authority as Lord and Master. Fast forward to the book of Revelation, and Jesus deliberately invokes this imagery. By claiming the key of David, Jesus declares that He (not any human authority) holds ultimate authority over the kingdom of God. He is the true and faithful steward of David’s house, the one who grants or denies access to the kingdom, and whose decisions cannot be overturned. In this episode, we unpack this powerful Old Testament backdrop and explore what it reveals about authority, humility, and the danger of confusing stewardship with ownership. The warning given through Shebna still speaks today to leaders, institutions, and believers alike. Join us as we connect Isaiah and Revelation to see how this small phrase reveals a profound truth about who Jesus is and what it means to faithfully serve in the house that ultimately belongs to God. Whether you consider ancient Judah, fictional Middle Earth, or the modern day Church, the lesson is the same: don't be a Denethor.   #BibleStudy #ChristianTheology #ChristianApologetics #BookOfRevelation #Revelation37 #Isaiah22 #KeyOfDavid #BiblicalTeaching #BibleExplained #ChristianYouTube #FaithAndReason #LordOfTheRings #Denethor #MiddleEarth #Christianity #faith #religion #spirituality #God #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #OldTestament #NewTestament #HebrewBible #Hebrew #Greek #theology #apologetics #stewardship #steward #middleearth #Denethor #Shebna #Judah #Israel #church #scripture #fyp #fypyoutube #biblicalleadership #christianpodcast #theologypodcast #bibleconnections #JesusisKing   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

In this week’s episode, I reflect on a challenging story about an old pastor I once struggled to respect. He seemed harsh and old-fashioned, often presenting a view of God that felt unkind and rigid. Yet, a miraculous story my dad shared about him—being saved from a terrifying car accident—once earned my respect. Later, I discovered that the pastor interpreted this miracle as punishment rather than grace. This revelation shook my perception of him, but it also sparked a deeper reflection on my own pride, judgment, and understanding of God’s work in others. Through this experience, I was reminded that God can work through anyone, regardless of their shortcomings or our personal opinions. It’s a call to humility, grace, and introspection: no one, on their own merit, is more righteous, more worthy, or more deserving than another in God’s eyes. Join me as I wrestle with pride, grace, and the truth that the gospel can be preached—even through “crooked teeth.”   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #FaithJourney #ChristianReflection #GodsGrace #Humility #SpiritualGrowth #GospelTruth #ChrisRenzema #ChristianPodcast #FaithStories #GraceOverJudgment #faith #spirituality #religion #Christianity #apologetics #theology #pride #Jesus #God #JesusChrist #Christ #miracle #miracles #bible #biblical #biblestudy #church #chrisrenzema #fyp #fypyoutube

In this video, we dive deep into Romans 9:6–13 and uncover a powerful theme that runs throughout Scripture: God’s sovereignty, the role of believing loyalty, and the incredible blessing we have in Christ. When Paul writes to the church in Rome—a community made up of both Jews and Gentiles—he addresses a difficult question: If God’s covenant people were Israel, and yet so many rejected Jesus as Messiah… did God’s plan fail? At first glance, it might seem that way. But Paul shows us something deeper. By looking at familiar Old Testament accounts—Isaac and Ishmael, Jacob and Esau—we begin to see a pattern. The firstborn, who culturally should receive the double portion (see Deuteronomy 21), repeatedly does not carry the promise forward. Instead, God chooses according to His sovereign will. Ishmael was firstborn… yet Isaac received the blessing. Esau was firstborn… yet Jacob carried the promise. Joseph, Moses, David, and others follow this same unexpected pattern. Even Israel itself—God’s “firstborn” nation—now sees Gentiles brought into the covenant family through Christ. So what is God doing? Paul shows us that this has always been the pattern: God chooses whom He wills to carry forward His redemptive plan. Not based on human expectation. Not based on birth order. Not based on merit. But according to His purpose. And here’s where it becomes personal. According to Colossians 1:15, Jesus is the “firstborn of all creation”—a title of authority, inheritance, and supremacy. And in 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, He is called the “firstfruits” of the resurrection. That means something staggering for us. We are not the firstborn. And yet… we share in the inheritance. Though we earned death through rebellion, we have been raised to life and brought into Christ’s inheritance by grace. Not elevated above Him—but elevated from death into promise through Him. Romans 9 isn’t just theology—it’s perspective. It humbles us. It guards us from arrogance. It keeps us prayerful for those who do not yet believe. And it reminds us just how blessed we are in Christ. If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s sovereignty, Israel’s role in the New Covenant, or what it truly means that Jesus is the Firstborn—this study is for you. Let’s walk through it together.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Christianity #Christian #Judaism #Israel #Judah #Romans #Paul #Romans9 #ApostlePaul #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #biblestudy #biblical #bible #theology #apologetics #firstborn #birthright #oldtestament #newtestament #deuteronomy #covenant #Messiah #YHWH #repentance #faithful #hope #love #resurrection #promise #promisesofGod #bibleexplained #fypyoutube #fyp

In this video, I explore Bel and the Dragon—a fascinating story preserved in the Greek version of the Book of Daniel (often included in the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books). Although it’s not found in the traditional Hebrew text of Daniel, this narrative offers a compelling window into how Jewish communities in the Second Temple period understood Daniel’s character and faith. The story features the prophet Daniel exposing the fraud of the Babylonian god Bel, destroying a living dragon worshiped as divine, and once again surviving a lions’ den. On the surface, it reads like a dramatic tale of courage and wit. But beneath that, it’s a powerful polemic against idolatry and a bold affirmation of the God of Israel. In this overview, I ask an important question: What can we learn about biblical Daniel from an extrabiblical book? Rather than treating Bel and the Dragon as Scripture (for those traditions that don’t), I use it as a case study in how to read extrabiblical literature responsibly: -How later Jewish writers interpreted Daniel -How stories develop around revered figures -What themes are emphasized (wisdom, fidelity, mockery of idols, divine vindication) What historical context might have shaped the narrative -This is not about elevating extrabiblical texts to the level of canonical Scripture, nor is it about dismissing them outright. Instead, it’s a practice in careful historical and theological reading—learning about the biblical world without confusing later tradition with the biblical text itself. If you’ve ever wondered how to use the Apocrypha responsibly, or how stories like Bel and the Dragon illuminate the faith and imagination of ancient Jewish communities, this video is for you.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #God #Jesus #Christ #theology #apologetics #JesusChrist #truthbetold #bible #biblical #biblestudy #faithful #hermeneutics #apocrypha #belandthedragon #daniel #danielandthelionsden #fypyoutube #fyp #oldtestament #newtestament #hope #love #apocryphal #extrabiblical

​When you read the story of Paul having dreams, the Apostles performing miracles, the first Christians speaking tongues on Pentecost - do you ever feel a disconnect? I believe, as a Christian, that I have been given that same Holy Spirit and that the same God lives in me that lived in them. Why is there such a huge discrepancy, then, between the kinds of things that happened at that time as opposed to now? In this episode we take a look at some of the claims and promises regarding what kinds of effects the Holy Spirit will produce in the lives of Christians and then ask ourselves some hard hitting questions to determine what's going on. It's possible that we've been HEARING God speak through His Spirit, but not actually LISTENING to Him through it.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Chrisitan #Christianity #spirit #HolySpirit #God #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #spiritual #conscience #advocate #helper #church #Scripture #bible #biblestudy #biblical #theology #apologetics #christianliving #truth #hope #love #OldTestament #NewTestament #miracles #fyp #fypyoutube

​ ⁨@TruthBeToldYouTube⁩   ⁨@TruthBeToldBiblePodcast⁩  During Noah's story, just after the flood, Genesis 8 continues the narrative with a section that has, for whatever reason, caused commentators, early church fathers, and lay-Christians to pause and ask, "Is something odd happening here that I need to pay attention to?" Noah sends out two birds, a raven and a dove, from the ark to determine the state of the Earth. Something about the way this story is told causes us to pause and take note. Perhaps it is the description of events without explicit explanation as to why they're occurring. Perhaps it is the rhythmic, poetic way in which this story is told. Some, however, would see Christians pausing at this section and feel incredibly confused. They might ask, "Isn't it just recorded this way because.. that's how it happened?" Maybe so. Whether you read this account through a hyper-literal lens or a hyper-symbolic one, in this episode, we explore the theories others have put forward as to why Noah sends these two birds specifically and whether they might hold meaning beyond the surface. It is in sections like this, where dogmatism isn't necessary, we don't KNOW for certain, opinions are divided, and there is equal value in seeing the literal as well as the symbolic, that people from across ideological aisles can come together and practice good discussion driven by interest and a desire to understand which views hold explanatory power.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #theology #apologetics #Genesis #creation #recreation #Noah #Moses #Torah #Pentateuch #raven #dove #ark #noahsark #flood #theflood #noahsflood #God #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #OldTestament #NewTestament #symbolism #hermeneutics #bible #biblical #holybible #holy #biblestudy #Christian #Christianity #hope #love #discussion #truth #podcast #fyp #fypyoutube #scripture #church

David is an iconic, biblical character, but sometimes he can tend to make people uncomfortable. Sure, David is described as a man who chased after God's heart, but when we see some of his sins, we have a hard time seeing him as the hero that later biblical figures esteem him as. What's more complicated is that, after David commits some of his most egregious sins, it seems as if he never faces the FULL weight of the consequences. While this is a beautiful lesson in the mercy of God, when we see others facing consequences on David's behalf, this can begin to feel unjust. And none of us want to see God as unjust. However, when we unpack David's story a bit more, we do begin to see the justice and mercy in perfect harmony which should also teach us a lesson about justice and mercy in our own lives as well.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com  Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

​ ⁨@TruthBeToldYouTube⁩   ⁨@TruthBeToldBiblePodcast⁩  Was Mary, the mother of Jesus, sinless? Did she NEED to be? The sinlessness of Mary is a prevailing Catholic teaching formally defined as a Catholic doctrine in 1854 with roots that go back to the Early Church Fathers. The idea is that, in order to be acceptable before God to fulfill this special role, she had to be without sin. Often, when we hear Catholic apologists or teachers discuss this topic certain texts will be used that non-Catholic Christians don't recognize as authoritative in the same way that Scripture is. If a Catholic tells a Protestant that "the Apocrypha says..," and the Protestant believes that apocryphal source as a later addition, a fabricated text, or a contradiction to the 66 book canon, why would they accept it? In this episode, however, we discuss 2 Instagram reels by Catholic pages that attempt to prove Mary's sinlessness by strictly using biblical truths and verses. While the method is one I respect and appreciate because it meets non-Catholics where they're at, as a non-Catholic, it is pretty easy to see where these arguments fall off the tracks a bit. So, what DOES the Bible say about Mary and which verses do Catholics use as support for this teaching that doesn't explicitly come from Scripture itself/alone?   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #theology #apologetics #Catholic #RomanCatholic #RomanCatholicism #Mary #virginMary #Maryology #sinlessness #sinless #sinlessMary #MarymotherofJesus #Catholicism #Protestant #sin #unclean #Leviticus #presence #bible #biblestudy #biblical #scripture #earlychurchfathers #apocrypha #hermeneutics #exegesis #immaculate #immaculateconception #doctrine #teaching #church #fyp #fypyoutube

I've noticed a tendency, in most Bible studiers, to categorize characters into "good guys" and "bad guys." While the authors of the Bible DO use storytelling techniques to communicate historical truths, we do need to be careful of overgeneralizations of characters into good and bad categories. When we aren't, there are a few pitfalls we can stumble into: 1. We don't study deeply into moments when "good characters" do less than good things. 2. We refuse to admit that the actions of "good characters" are actually bad and end up justifying evil. 3. We might not notice when stereotypically "bad" characters do good things. 4. We feel cognitive dissonance when we're told that certain characters are "good" but we read about them doing awful things, thus, disenfranchising the biblical text. 5. We feel the need to "play teams" with biblical characters, forgetting that the Bible is more concerned about GOD'S goodness and our discerning of it through people stepping in and out of alignment with His will and way, than it is about individual character's generalized goodness. Instead, we need to be okay with the fact that Biblical characters are people. As flawed, if not (at times) more so, as you and me. This will help us process complex individuals better, ensure we're looking through a human lens at.... humans, and keep our mind's focused on discerning good and evil through God's eyes rather than the categories we set up based on our feelings about certain characters. Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Christ #God #JesusChrist #Messiah #YHWH #religious #spiritual #faithful #bible #biblical #biblestudy #church #scripture #holybible #holy #theology #apologetics #hermeneutics #ezra #nehemiah #exodus #moses #pharaoh #egypt #israel #judah #josiah #truth #hope #love #oldtestament #newtestament #goodandevil #morality #characters #story #storytelling #fyp #fypyoutube

​ ⁨@TruthBeToldYouTube⁩   ⁨@TruthBeToldBiblePodcast⁩  Many Christians believe Elijah was taken directly to heaven in a chariot of fire—but does the Bible actually say that? In this video, we examine Jesus’ own words that “no man has ascended into heaven,” the overlooked letter Elijah sent to King Jehoram after the chariot event, and the Hebrew meaning of “heaven” as it often refers to the sky or atmosphere. When all the evidence is placed side by side, the traditional assumption about Elijah may not hold up. This isn’t about attacking belief—it’s about interpreting Scripture honestly. 📖 Let’s take a closer look at what the Bible really says.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #faithful #spiritual #religious #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #bible #biblestudy #biblical #Elijah #Kings #prophet #chariotoffire #heaven #hell #heavenandhell #heavenandearth #soteriology #death #whathappensafterdeath #Enoch #holybible #scripture #truth #hope #love #spirit #church #catholic #protestant #fyp #fypyoutube

As part of God's Law, He determines that, in order to verify the truth of a matter in court, it must be brought before the leaders by the mouth of two or three witnesses. This would ensure that no single, jealous or angry party testifies falsely, wrongly condemning an innocent person. In establishing the covenant with Israel, God appears to follow this by calling two witnesses of His own - Heaven and Earth. The question this episode seeks to answer is, without eyes or ears to witness or a mouth to testify, how are Heaven and Earth valid witnesses, and what EXACTLY (or WHO exactly) are they witnessing about or against?   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

A few months ago, I received an email from an atheist outlining several supposed issues with Christian theology and thinking. This email covered everything from miracle claims to morality and, it seemed to me, these questions were asked with sincerity. In this episode we respond, systematically, to the concerns presented and, hopefully, come closer to clarity of understanding between people who believe and people who don't. Atheists aren't bad people just because they don't believe in God. Christians aren't dumb people just because they believe in the text of Scripture. As often as we can reject these extreme narratives, come to the table, and have honest and open discussion with one another, the better.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #faithful #religious #spiritual #theology #apologetics #atheism #atheist #atheists #atheistic #Christian #Christianity #podcast #newtestament #oldtestament #hebrewbible #greek #JesusChrist #Jesus #Christ #God #bible #biblestudy #biblical #email #resonse #Christianresponse #atheistdebate #truth #hope #love #morality #objectivemorality #miracles #miracle #church #Catholic #Protestant #scripture

What does it mean to be "freed from the Law"? Would you be surprised to know that the Bible doesn't actually ever state this? Certainly there are sections of Scripture that discuss Law and the ways we now relate to it under the New Covenant in Jesus Christ. And, certainly, those sections do reflect a difference in HOW we relate to that same Law. But nowhere in Scripture does it say that we are FREED from obedience or rules or that God has no expectation of us as Christians. So what DOES the Bible say? When thinking about this, we have to ask ourselves - what do we even MEAN by this question? I can't imagine finding ANY Christian who would state that we're freed from the Law meaning we are now free to sin at will. Most often, I see people interpreting these passages about Law as meaning we are freed from CERTAIN laws that seem outdated or overtly Jewish in nature. Is THIS what the Bible means? Next, we have to ask ourselves: what does the Bible mean by Law? This might seem like an obvious question but.. it really isn't. Did Paul mean that Jesus had eased off the burden of Roman law in Israel? Did he mean the 10 commandments are no longer valid? What about the Oral vs. Written Law? In this episode we take a look at what the Bible ACTUALLY says about Law because.. these sections can get really complicated. Legalists will often accuse mainstream Christians of anti-nomianism (being against the Law). Other Christians even HEAR the word Law and accuse someone of being legalistic. This episode seeks to take the Bible at its word, reject extremist viewpoints, and make sense of some confusing concepts in the Bible. When we do this we should be able to ease ourselves of cognitive dissonance. Christians live as if there are moral standards that God, in His goodness, legislates, but to hear the word Law sounds too restrictive to many people. Let's ease that tension.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #faithful #spiritual #religious #theology #apologetics #bible #biblestudy #biblical #holybible #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #Law #Torah #Judaism #Obedience #Legalism #Antinomian #antinomianism #love #grace #gospel #gospels #apostlepaul #Romans #newtestament #oldtestament #church #scripture #fyp #fypyoutube

In the Gospels, we get an account of Jesus overturning tables and driving out the money changers. He calls them a den of thieves which, to most readers, tells us that the thing He's angry about is their dishonest business dealings. They must be taking advantage of the poor, buying and selling unfairly, and extorting those who can't help but fall prey to them. Right? Kind of. Jesus isn't just arbitrarily calling them a den of thieves, and He doesn't arbitrarily decide to state that the temple was meant to be a house of prayer for all peoples. These are verses from Jeremiah and Isaiah, respectively, that we can read for ourselves to understand the context with which Jesus is speaking. In both sections of Jeremiah and Isaiah, God is displeased with Israel's treatment of the foreigner and stranger who is attempting to draw near to God. In the Gospels, it helps us to know that Jesus is overturning the tables OUTSIDE OF the Court of the Gentiles. Who is being extorted? Who is being cheated to make a profit? The same people that Israel has always mistreated - those to whom they were supposed to be bringing the light of God as a model nation - the Gentiles.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #God #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #YHWH #Christian #Christianity #faithful #religious #spiritual #OldTestament #HebrewBible #NewTestament #Isaiah #Jeremiah #Matthew #Mark #Luke #John #Gospels #flippingtables #temple #Judah #Israel #Gentiles #Church #Scripture #theology #apologetics #hermeneutics #exegesis #fyp #fypyoutube

In the book of Isaiah we get to read an amazing prophecy about the coming Messiah. When we line this prophecy up with the events of Jesus's life they fit to a point of precision that should amaze us and YET, it would have been so obscure to reader's in Isaiah's (or even Jesus's time) that to believe the events of Jesus's life were fabricated to REPLICATE this prophecy also doesn't seem very likely. As awesome as it is that this prophecy stands as a cool proof text for Jesus as Messiah, something literarily occurs in this chapter that really stood out to me - the tense changes mid prophecy. Instead of Isaiah saying, "He WILL come," he speaks as if He HAS come. Instead of Isaiah saying, He SHALL bear our sins," he speaks as if he HAS borne them already. At a certain point, he does switch to future tense. Why? What can we learn from this interesting little piece of information? Why would Isaiah write a prophecy about the Messiah that actually reads BETTER for someone living during our time than someone living in his own?   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Christian #Christianity #Isaiah #prophecy #prophet #wordtense #pasttense #futuretense #oldtestament #newtestament #messiah #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #bible #biblical #spiritual #faithful #religious #fyp #scripture #church #newtestament #language #grammar #fyp #fypyoutube

In this episode we begin a discussion on quoting sources. While, on the surface, this might not seem like a biblically relevant topic, it is one that people have differing opinions on throughout Christian circles. When we quote various books and authors, what is the responsibility of the person offering the quote to make disclaimer statements regarding what ELSE from the author we do or do not ascribe to? Most of the sources we will draw on (outside of Scripture itself) will be connected in SOME way to something unsavory, undesirable, or downright unholy. While, of course, we should be careful about where we draw information from and use solid discernment while reading and studying (especially as it relates to assisting with our understanding of Scripture), does the inability of any person throughout history (aside from Jesus Christ) to stand up to rigorous scrutiny mean that we should avoid quotations or references altogether? The reality of the situation is, there are many people who use quotes regularly in sermons or conversations with other Christians AND there are many who are uncomfortable with a loose utilization of quotations for fear of some being led astray when checking out quoted sources that, in other places, might state things better left unsaid. In this environment, and whatever our responsibility towards precise vetting of sources for moral purity, we are responsible for treating one another with love when we disagree - especially on topics like this.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #faithful #religious #spiritual #theology #apologetics #biblical #bible #biblestudy #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #sources #quotations #quotes #references #disagreements #disagreement #unity #Christian #Christianity #fyp #fypyoutube

In the book of Exodus we read a very challenging set of verses. One says that GOD hardens Pharaoh's heart. One says that PHARAOH hardens his own heart. Everyone wants to know - which one is true and what are the implications for God's goodness and sovereignty in the face of the human suffering (the plagues) that came from this moment? In this episode we take a look at the best modern explanation I've ever heard for this conundrum that explains it with simplicity and clarity. We also take a look at a centuries old explanation that mirrors the first one. Hopefully, this grants us some peace with these verses, some solidarity with ancient thinkers, and some encouragement to be actively engaged in some of the writings of the early church fathers (as well as modern discussion with our peers) in order to glean some solid points on things that have been discussed for ages. While I don't see the early church fathers as authoritative in the same way Catholics do, to take the opposite approach and ignore them entirely is to pretend that we, in our historical context, are the first ones to approach scripture and, therefore, miss out on many points of wisdom that have already been laid as groundwork for good biblical study.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #faith #religion #spirituality #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #earlychurchfathers #churchfathers #origen #exodus #moses #pharaoh #wax #clay #heart #hope #love #theology #apologetics #Catholic #Protestant #biblestudy #biblical #Christian #Christianity #religious #faithful #spiritual #truth #truthbetold #tbt #fyp #fypyoutube