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  1 Corinthians 4 Explained: Faithful Servants & Church Leadership | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 03.10.2026 23мин

  What makes someone a faithful servant of Christ? Join J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard as they explore 1 Corinthians 4 and Paul’s challenge to pride, division, and the elevation of favorite teachers.In this episode of Bible Conversations, they discuss trustworthy leadership, the instruction not to go beyond what is written, and why everything we receive from God should inspire humility rather than boasting. They also examine the apostles’ suffering, Paul’s loving correction as a spiritual father, and his declaration that God’s Kingdom is expressed in power—not merely words.An encouraging study about following Christ, testing our beliefs against Scripture, and serving others faithfully.Bible Conversations — Exploring Scripture Together.A podcast from 21st Century Reformation.Find more Bible teaching at https://21stcr.org
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  1 Corinthians 3 Explained: Spiritual Gifts & Building on Christ | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 30.09.2026 24мин

  Paul calls the Corinthians “infants in Christ” because jealousy and division are among them. What does that say about the difference between having spiritual gifts and growing in spiritual maturity?In this episode of Bible Conversations, J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard explore 1 Corinthians 3. They discuss God’s role in giving growth, Jesus Christ as the foundation of our faith, the care required of those who build up the congregation, and Paul’s description of the believers as God’s temple, in which God dwells. The chapter closes with a powerful reminder: “You are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.”
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  I Corinthians 2 Explained: Having the Mind of Christ? | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 26.09.2026 23мин

  What does Paul mean when he says believers have “the mind of Christ”? In this episode of Bible Conversations, Sir Anthony Buzzard and J. Dan Gill explore 1 Corinthians chapter 2, from Paul’s message of Christ crucified to the wisdom God reveals through his Spirit.They discuss the hope God has prepared for those who love him, why Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 2:9 lead directly into verse 10, and how the wisdom of God shapes our understanding of Jesus the Messiah and his coming Kingdom.
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  I Corinthians 1 Explained: 1 God, the Messiah & Paul’s Jewish Faith | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 23.09.2026 51мин

  Nearly two thousand years after Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth, his words continue to shape Christian faith and understanding. But can we properly understand those words without considering Paul’s Jewish background and belief in one God?In this episode, J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard introduce 1 Corinthians and explore its historical and theological setting. They discuss the importance of reading Scripture in context, Paul’s identity as a Hebrew and Pharisee, and the biblical distinction between the one God—the Father—and the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s human Messiah.The conversation also considers how Greek philosophical ideas influenced Christianity after the New Testament period. Did later theological traditions make the identities of God and Jesus more complicated than they were for Jesus, Paul and the earliest believers?Key passages include 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 17:3, Psalm 110:1 and 1 Timothy 2:5.Join us as we return to the Jewish roots of the New Testament and explore Paul’s message about the one God, His Messiah and the hope of immortality.
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  Romans 16 Explained: Discernment, Unity & the Obedience of Faith | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 16.09.2026 20мин

  How can Christians protect church unity while recognizing false teaching? In this concluding study of Romans, J. Dan Gill & Sir Anthony Buzzard explore Romans 16 and Paul’s call to faithful service, spiritual discernment, and the obedience of faith.Beginning with Phoebe, Priscilla, Aquila, and Paul’s fellow workers, this verse-by-verse conversation highlights the relationships and contributions that strengthened the early church. We then consider Paul’s warning about divisive teachers, why church leaders’ teaching should be examined against Scripture, and what it means to be wise about good and evil.The episode closes with God’s promise to crush Satan, the mystery of the gospel revealed to all nations, and a biblical unitarian reading of Romans 16:25–27—giving glory to the only wise God through Jesus Christ.Listen as Dan and Anthony connect Paul’s final words with the gospel of the Kingdom of God and the faithful obedience that frames his letter to the Romans.Follow the podcast for more Bible Conversations exploring God’s Word and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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  Romans 15 Explained: Hope, Unity, and the Kingdom of God | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 12.09.2026 37мин

  What hope unites Jews and Gentiles in Jesus the Messiah? This verse-by-verse study of Romans 15 J. Dan Gill & Sir Anthony Buzzard explores Paul’s message of Christian unity, God’s faithfulness, and the coming Kingdom of God on earth.We examine the call to support weaker believers, the encouragement found in Scripture, and the promise that the descendant of Jesse will rule the nations. Along the way, Dan and Anthony unpack Romans 15:13 and its connection between faith, joy, peace, and hope through God’s Spirit.This conversation also explores the relationship between Paul’s gospel and Jesus’ Kingdom message, Jesus’ declaration of one God in Mark 12:29, and Paul’s mission to bring the gospel to the Gentiles. His closing travel plans and request for prayer reveal the practical importance of generosity, fellowship, and mutual support.Listen with Romans 15 and consider how the hope of Christ’s return can shape your faith and your care for others today. Follow the podcast for more Bible Conversations.
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  Romans 14 Explained: Christian Freedom, Conscience & Unity | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 09.09.2026 49мин

  How should Christians handle disagreements about food, Sabbath observance, and personal convictions? In this verse-by-verse study of Romans 14, J. Dan Gill & Sir Anthony Buzzard explore Paul’s teaching on Christian freedom and the responsibility to treat fellow believers with patience and love.The discussion examines clean and unclean foods, the law of Moses and the New Covenant, and what it means to be weak or strong in faith. We consider why personal convictions should not become requirements imposed on others—and why freedom in Christ must never become a stumbling block.Dan and Anthony also explore Romans 14:17, connecting righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit with preparation for God’s coming Kingdom. Throughout the episode, the focus is practical: examine inherited traditions, grow in understanding, respect conscience, and pursue what builds up the church.Scripture focus: Romans 14:1–23.Follow the podcast for more Bible studies exploring the teachings of Jesus and his apostles.
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  Romans 13 Explained: Civil Authorities, Love, & Hope of Salvation | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 05.09.2026 24мин

  How should Christians respond to government authority? What does it mean that love fulfills the law? And why does Paul say salvation is nearer now than when we first believed?Explore Romans 13:1–14 in this verse-by-verse Bible study on Christian living, obedience to God, and following Jesus Christ. J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard examine Paul’s instructions about governing authorities and taxes, the limits of human authority, and the continuing responsibility to love our neighbors.The discussion also considers the relationship between the law of Moses and the teaching of Jesus, including Sabbath observance and the new covenant. Finally, Dan and Anthony unpack Paul’s call to awake from spiritual sleep, put on the armor of light, and turn away from sinful conduct as we look toward salvation and God’s coming Kingdom.Listen with your Bible open and follow the podcast for more Scripture-centered discussions that encourage thoughtful study and faithful living.
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  Romans 12 Explained: Living Sacrifices, Love & Renewing Your Mind | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 02.09.2026 33мин

  What does a transformed Christian life look like? In this verse-by-verse study of Romans 12, we explore what it means to offer yourself as a living sacrifice, renew your mind, and discern the will of God.The discussion examines how legalism and man-made religious rules can distract from Paul’s call to humility, service, and genuine love. We consider the different spiritual gifts within the body of Christ, the importance of prayer and hospitality, and how hope in the coming Kingdom of God on earth shapes our faith and daily lives.We also explore some of the chapter’s most challenging instructions: bless those who persecute you, live peaceably with others, refuse revenge, and overcome evil with good. Connecting Paul’s teaching with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this episode invites us to put our beliefs into practice.Scripture focus: Romans 12:1–21.Follow the podcast for more Bible studies, and share this episode with someone studying Romans or seeking to grow in their walk with God.
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  Romans 11 Explained: Will All Israel Be Saved? | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 29.08.2026 42мин

  Has God rejected Israel—and what does Paul mean when he declares that “all Israel will be saved”? This in-depth study of Romans 11 explores Israel’s faithful remnant, the inclusion of the Gentiles, and Paul’s powerful illustration of natural and wild branches sharing one olive tree.We discuss why ancestry alone cannot secure salvation, how Jews and Gentiles are brought into God’s people through faith in Jesus the Messiah, and why Gentile Christians must never become arrogant toward Israel. Romans 11 also delivers a serious warning to believers: we remain in God’s kindness only as we continue in faith.The conversation examines the future restoration of Israel, the meaning of the “fullness of the Gentiles,” the relationship between grace and faithful obedience, and whether Paul’s warning about being “cut off” challenges the doctrine of once saved, always saved.
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  Romans 10 Explained: Hearing and Obeying the Gospel | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 26.08.2026 30мин

  What does it truly mean to confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead?This study walks through Romans 10 and considers Paul’s teaching about faith, righteousness, Israel, and salvation. We examine Christ as the goal and conclusion of the Mosaic law, the fuller meaning of the “word of faith,” and why faith comes through hearing the message of Christ—not merely hearing facts about him.The conversation also explores the gospel of the Kingdom, God’s invitation to Jews and Gentiles, Jesus’ teaching about the one true God in John 17:3, and the danger of allowing later traditions to override Scripture. Romans 10 calls us beyond a momentary confession to a life of believing, hearing, and obeying Jesus as Lord.
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  Romans 9 Explained: God’s Sovereignty, Election, and Human Choice | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 22.08.2026 41мин

  Romans 9 presents a powerful picture of God’s sovereignty without eliminating human responsibility, meaningful choice, or the universal invitation of the Gospel. Does Romans 9 teach that God chooses certain individuals for salvation and predestines everyone else for destruction? J. Dan Gill and Anthony Buzzard examine Paul’s teaching about Israel, the children of promise, Jacob and Esau, Pharaoh, and the potter’s authority over the clay. They explain why Romans 9 is primarily concerned with God’s sovereign plan for peoples and nations—especially his decision to extend the hope of salvation to the Gentiles—rather than the predestination of each individual person.
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  Romans 8 Explained: No Condemnation, Life in Spirit & Future Glory | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 18.08.2026 54мин

  J. Dan Gill and Anthony Buzzard explore Romans 8 and Paul’s message of freedom in Christ, life through God’s Spirit, and the future redemption of believers. Discover how the Spirit of Christ helps us in our weakness and why nothing can separate us from God’s love in Messiah Jesus.
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  Romans 7 Explained: Dead to the Law, Alive to Christ | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 15.08.2026 45мин

  What does it mean to be “dead to the law” and alive to Christ? J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard examine Romans 7, Paul’s struggle with sin, the limitations of the Law of Moses, and the new way of serving God through Christ and his Spirit.
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  Romans 6 Explained: Baptism, Grace, and Freedom from Sin | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 13.08.2026 22мин

  What does it mean to be dead to sin and alive to God? In this episode, J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard explore Romans 6, discussing baptism into Christ's death, freedom from sin, living under grace, and Jesus' ongoing ministry as our living mediator. Join us for a thoughtful, verse-by-verse conversation that encourages a life of faithful obedience and hope in God's Kingdom.
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  Romans 5 Explained: Peace with God Through the One-Man Jesus Christ | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 11.08.2026 28мин

  In this episode, J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard examine Paul's teaching on justification by faith, peace with God, and the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. We explore the striking contrast between Adam and Christ, why Paul repeatedly describes Jesus as "the one man," and how Christ's obedience reverses the consequences of Adam's disobedience.Topics include:Peace with God through faithGrace that reigns over sinReconciliation with GodThe role of Adam and Christ in God's planSalvation through Jesus' death and resurrection lifeThe relationship between grace and the LawThe hope of reigning with Christ in God's coming KingdomJoin Anthony and J. Dan for a thoughtful, Scripture-centered discussion that encourages believers to read Romans 5 carefully and appreciate the beauty, simplicity, and power of Paul's Gospel message.
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  Romans 4 Explained: Abraham's Faith & the Promise of God's Kingdom | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 08.08.2026 29мин

  Romans 4 reveals why Abraham is the great example of saving faith. In this verse-by-verse discussion, J. Dan Gill and Sir Anthony Buzzard explore Paul's teaching that Abraham was declared righteous before circumcision and long before the Law of Moses.In this episode Anthony and J. Dan talk about the meaning of "faith counted as righteousness," the obedience of faith, justification apart from works of the Law, and God's promises concerning the Kingdom. You'll also see how Abraham's life points forward to Jesus Christ and why Romans 4 remains foundational for understanding the Gospel today.Topics include:Abraham believed GodJustification by faithThe obedience of faithCircumcision and righteousnessThe promises to AbrahamThe Kingdom of GodRomans Chapter 4 explainedVerse-by-verse Bible studyWhether you're studying Romans for the first time or digging deeper into Paul's theology, this episode provides a careful, Scripture
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  Romans 1 Explained: Why the Whole World Stands Guilty Before God | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 01.08.2026 48мин

  In this episode of Bible Conversation, Anthony Buzzard and J. Dan Gill begin a verse-by-verse discussion of Romans Chapter 1, exploring Paul's introduction to the Gospel and his explanation of why the whole world stands guilty before God.Paul declares that the Gospel is God's power for salvation because it reveals God's righteousness to those who believe. At the same time, Romans 1 explains humanity's rejection of the Creator, the rise of idolatry, and why God's judgment is just. This opening chapter lays the foundation for everything that follows in Paul's letter to the Romans.In this conversation, you'll discover:• The Gospel promised through the prophets• Why the whole world stands guilty before God• God's righteousness revealed through faith• The meaning of God's wrath in Romans 1• Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God• Faith, obedience, and salvation• Humanity's rejection of God through idolatry• Why Romans 1 remains essential for understanding the Gospel todayAnthony Buzzard and J. Dan Gill approach Romans from the biblical perspective that the Father alone is the one true God (John 17:3) and that Jesus is the Messiah, God's uniquely begotten human Son. Their goal is to encourage thoughtful, verse-by-verse study of Scripture while emphasizing the unity of the Gospel preached by Jesus and the apostles.Whether you're reading Romans for the first time or studying it in greater depth, we invite you to join the conversation as we explore God's Word together.
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  Romans 3 Explained: Faith, the Law, Justification & The One God | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 06.08.2026 26мин

  Romans 3 is often quoted but rarely understood in its full context.In this episode, we walk through Romans 3 verse by verse, examining Paul's teaching on justification by faith, the purpose of the Law of Moses, the Law of Christ, and why salvation is found only through Jesus the Messiah. We also discuss the relationship between faith and obedience, the meaning of "all have sinned," and Paul's affirmation that God is one—the same God proclaimed by Jesus.Anthony Buzzard and J. Dan Gill approach Romans from the biblical perspective that the Father alone is the one true God (John 17:3) and that Jesus is the Messiah, God's uniquely begotten human Son. Their goal is to encourage thoughtful, verse-by-verse study of Scripture while emphasizing the unity of the Gospel preached by Jesus and the apostles.Whether you're studying Romans for the first time or looking for a deeper understanding of Paul's message, this conversation offers a careful, Scripture-centered exploration of one of the New Testament's most significant chapters.Topics Covered:Romans 3 explainedJustification by faithThe Law of Moses and the Law of ChristFaith and obedienceSalvation through Jesus ChristThe One God of ScriptureMark 12:29James 2 and Romans 3Verse-by-verse Bible study
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  Romans 2 Explained: The Law of Messiah & the Spirit vs. the Letter | J. Dan Gill & Anthony Buzzard 04.08.2026 34мин

  What does Romans 2 teach about God's judgment, the Law, and what it means to follow Jesus?In this Bible study, we consider Romans 2 and explore Paul's teaching on God's impartial judgment, genuine repentance, eternal life in the coming Kingdom, and the crucial distinction between the Torah of Moses and the Torah (Law) of Messiah. This discussion explains why Paul emphasizes obedience flowing from the Spirit rather than reliance on the letter of the Mosaic Law.Topics include:Romans 2 explained verse by verseGod's righteous judgment and accountabilityWhy God's kindness leads to repentanceEternal life and the Kingdom of GodThe Law of Moses vs. the Law of MessiahSpirit vs. letter in Paul's writingsCircumcision of the heartFaith, obedience, and righteous livingThe Gospel of the KingdomHow Jesus fulfills and surpasses the Mosaic CovenantWhether you're studying Romans for the first time or seeking a deeper understanding of Paul's message, this conversation challenges believers to pursue the knowledge of Christ, live according to the Spirit, and prepare for the age to come.Scripture Focus: Romans 2, Isaiah 53:11, Daniel 12:2, Galatians 3, 2 Corinthians 3, Hebrews, James 2, Acts 17, John 12, Deuteronomy 18, Mark 7.