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S9E2 Creation and Covenant (Gen. 1-3) w. Tony Williams1) Define what we mean by a covenant.2) In the opening chapters of Genesis, we are told about God’s involvement with creation. What do these chapters teach us concerning God’s creation and God’s creative work?3) In these opening chapters, we are also told about the Fall. What is the Fall, and what does it mean for humanity?4) Some have claimed that the Serpent of the Garden is an allegorical device. Is that your take? How should we interpret the snake of the Garden?5) In Genesis 1-3, we are introduced to the Adamic covenant. Explain the covenant to our listening audience.6) How does the covenant of Adam relate to the Messianic covenant found in Jesus?For more from Bellator Christi, go to https://bellatorchristi.com.About Tonight's GuestTony Williams: Associate Vice President of Publications, Editor, and ContributorTony Williams is currently serving in his 20th year as a police officer in a city in Southern Illinois. He has been studying apologetics in his spare time for two decades, since a crisis of faith led him to the discovery of vast and ever-increasing evidence for his faith. Tony received a bachelor’s degree in University Studies from Southern Illinois University in 2019. His career in law enforcement has provided valuable insight into the concepts of truth, evidence, confession, testimony, cultural competency, morality, and most of all, the compelling need for Christ in the lives of the lost. Tony plans to pursue postgraduate studies in apologetics in the near future to sharpen his understanding of the various facets of Christian apologetics.About the Bellator Christi Podcast HostBrian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D.: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries, President, Publisher, Contributor, and Co-host of the Bellator Christi PodcastDr. Brian G. Chilton (PhD, Liberty University) is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He serves as a hospice chaplain and an Adjunct Professor of Apologetics for Carolina College of Biblical Studies, a Dissertation Mentor/Adjunct Professor for Liberty University in the PhD in Applied Apologetics program, and an Adjunct Professor/Dissertation Reader at Carolina University in the DMin program. Dr. Chilton’s primary area of research is on early Christianity, oral traditions, NT creeds, the blend of divine sovereignty and human freedom, and near-death experiences (NDEs).

On S9E0 Preseason Show, Dr. Brian Chilton discusses the upcoming Season 9 of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Season 9 features a brand new area of focus: biblical theology. Dr. Chilton gives a preliminary glimpse of what biblical theology is and the Bible-centered episodes that will be featured in the new season. Additionally, Dr. Chilton updates the listeners on the latest news from Bellator Christi Ministries and briefly speaks about his latest book Semitic Residue: Signs of Early Oral Traditions in the Gospel of Matthew.To see more from Bellator Christi, go to https:bellatorchristi.com.

Does the Bible teach that there will be a rapture? The rapture is a view that has come under great scrutiny in recent years, leading people away from accepting its validity. However, the Bible suggests that a rapture event is a true event. In this episode, learn about how the rapture is associated with the final resurrection and that impacts our involvement with the Easter event.(c) 2025. Bellator Christi.

What happens between the time a person dies and the final resurrection? Theologically, this period of time is called the intermediate state. While the resurrection is final ultimate state for a person, the intermediate state is the penultimate essence of existence. But does the spirit live on after death? Dr. Brian Chilton argues that a strong case can be made from the biblical texts that the conscious soul continues to exist beyond the scope of physical death. He will evaluate various texts that speak of a conscious state of being after death, including Genesis 25:8; 35:18; Job 19:25-26; Psalm 16:10-11; Eccl. 3:21; 12:5-7; Matt. 17:3; 22:31-32; Lk. 16:22-24; 23:43, 46; Jn. 19:30; Acts 7:56, 59; 1 Cor. 5:5; 2 Cor. 5:1-3, 8; Phil. 1:21, 23-24; Heb. 12:22-23; Rev. 6:9-10; 19:20; 20:4.(c) 2025. BellatorChristi.com.

I. THE PURPOSE OF SUFFERING (4:1–11, 15, 17–18) A. To cleanse and purify the spiritual believer (4:1–11) 1. The triumph (4:1–3): Suffering causes sin to lose its power. 2. The testimony (4:4–6): The unsaved friends of a new Christian marvel that he does not desire to share their wicked lifestyle as he once did. 3. The tenderness (4:7–9): Suffering should develop our love for other believers. 4. The talents (4:10–11): We should faithfully employ all of our God-given spiritual gifts. B. To chasten and punish the carnal believer (4:15, 17–18): God will judge his people. II. THE PRIVILEGE OF SUFFERING (4:12–14, 16) A. It is to be expected (4:12): All believers will be allowed to suffer. B. It is to be esteemed (4:13–14, 16) III. THE PATIENCE IN SUFFERING (4:19): We are to do two things in the hour of pain. The outline used for this study came from H. L. Willmington, The Outline Bible (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1999), 1 Pe 4. To see more from Bellator Christi, go to https://bellatorchristi.com.

I. THE RENOUNCING (2:1–3, 11) A. What we are to renounce (2:1, 11b): We are to rid ourselves of deceit, hypocrisy, envy, slander, and worldliness. B. What we are to receive (2:2–3): We are to crave pure spiritual milk. II. THE RELATIONSHIPS (2:4–12) A. What Christians are (2:5, 9a, 10–11a) 1. We are living stones (2:5a). 2. We are royal priests (2:5b). 3. We are a chosen people (2:9a, 10). 4. We are strangers on earth (2:11a). B. What Christ is (2:4, 6–8, 9b, 12) 1. He is the living foundation (2:4a). a. He is a precious foundation for believers (2:4b, 7a). b. He is a stumbling block for unbelievers (2:8). 2. He is the cornerstone (2:6, 7b). 3. He is the chosen one (2:4c). 4. He is the judge (2:12). 5. He is the light (2:9b). III. THE RESPECT (2:13–20): For the Lord’s sake, we are to show respect (and submission) to the following parties: A. Civil authorities (2:13–16) B. Employers (2:18–20) C. Everyone (2:17) IV. THE ROLE MODEL (2:21–25) A. Who he is (2:21–22): He is our sinless Savior, Jesus Christ. B. What he did (2:23–24a): He died on Calvary’s cross. C. Why he did it (2:24b–25). The outline for this study came from H. L. Willmington, The Outline Bible (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1999), 1 Pe 2.

1) Congratulations on your latest book, Dr. Khouri. As we begin, could you explain what you mean by "triune relationality"? 2) Your book covers some Islamic theological territory that most of our readers will likely have never heard before. Let's look into some of these areas. What was considered to be the "Golden Age of Islam"? 3) Who were the Abbasids and what did they teach? 4) Could you explain iconoclasm and how it impacted Islamic theologians of the period, especially concerning their view of the Trinity? 5) What were some of the best responses that Christian theologians offered to the Islamic objections to the Trinity throughout the history of the church? 6) What did John of Damascus say about the interrelationality of the Trinity? 7) To wrap things up, why is the Trinity the best way to understand the relational characteristics of God? 8) Lastly, what do you hope your readers will take from this book? (c) 2024. Bellator Christi.