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— Playlist: 1-3 John —

In this playlist, Nathan and Pastor Scott journey through the letters of 1-3 John and the modern church’s quiet struggle with Gnostic thinking. They unpack how distorted views of sin, humanity, and holiness still shape Christian belief — and how Scripture calls us to something better. From exposing false teachings to embracing the full humanity of Jesus (while assuming his divinity), these conversations explore how joy, maturity, and spiritual victory come through truth, obedience, and love. Believers are challenged to reject rebellion, practice righteousness, and live empowered by the Spirit to reflect the heart of Jesus in a confused world.


STB061 | BSE | Gnosticism: The Ancient Origin of Calvinism December 5, 2023STB061 | BSE | Gnosticism: The Ancient Origin of CalvinismBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Gnosticism and its impact on the content of the New Testament, along with its influence on the modern church. They also discuss ways Christians may be “gnostic” and not even realize it. VIEW EPISODE

STB065 | BSE | 1 John 1.1-2.2: God is Light January 15, 2024STB065 | BSE | 1 John 1.1-2.2: God is LightBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 1.1-2.2), Gnostic influences in the modern church, and how believers do not have to sin. They also discuss how our ability to experience full joy may only come as a result of serving and loving others. VIEW EPISODE

STB066 | BSE | 1 John 2.3-3.3 (2 John 7-11): The Antichrist and Human Nature January 22, 2024STB066 | BSE | 1 John 2.3-3.3 (2 John 7-11): The Antichrist and Human NatureBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (2 John 2.3-3.3) and how our focus determines our world view — whether light and walking with the Holy Spirit or darkness and rejecting God’s empowerment. They also discuss antichrist, eschatology, and the Kingdom of Heaven spreading to fill the earth. VIEW EPISODE

STB067 | BSE | 1 John 3.4-24 (2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12): Practiced Lifestyles January 29, 2024STB067 | BSE | 1 John 3.4-24 (2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12): Practiced LifestylesBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 3.4-24; 2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12) and how our proximity to Jesus isn’t as important as our faith in him. They also discuss how what we practice (work at to improve) reveals our true loyalty: practicing rebellion against our design reveals our loyalty to the enemy, practicing living in right relationship with God and others reveals our loyalty to Jesus. VIEW EPISODE

STB068 | BSE | 1 John 4.1-21: Sin Nature & Gnostic Origins of Calvinism February 5, 2024STB068 | BSE | 1 John 4.1-21: Sin Nature & Gnostic Origins of CalvinismBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 3.4-24; 2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12) and how our proximity to Jesus isn’t as important as our faith in him. They also discuss how what we practice (work at to improve) reveals our true loyalty: practicing rebellion against our design reveals our loyalty to the enemy, practicing living in right relationship with God and others reveals our loyalty to Jesus. VIEW EPISODE

STB069 | BSE | 1 John 5.1-21: Live Sin Free February 12, 2024STB069 | BSE | 1 John 5.1-21: Live Sin FreeBIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about how a Christian who receives the Heavenly Father’s love and forgiveness, is filled with the Spirit, and trusts Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection does not need to sin. They also discuss 1 John 5.1-21 and how believers can live their life sin-free when their conscience is tuned into the Holy Spirit. VIEW EPISODE


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