Pastor Chuck LaMattina on the Prologue of John Life & Beyond 2021-11-19 | Pastor Chuck LaMattina briefly talks about his Christian experience, ministry, and published sermons, and discusses his perspective on John 1:1-18.Pastor Chuck can be contacted directly via email chuckgmi@outlook.com or Facebookfacebook.com/graceminintChurch ministryhttp://www.graceministryinternational.orgYouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl6s37KJvA4r_OYSw4o0z2QChuck's two-volume book "The Gospel of John" available on Amazonamazon.com/Gospel-John-Gods-Image-Christ/dp/B091CFFWPV/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=chuck+lamattina&qid=1636821855&qsid=144-3682324-0675761&sr=8-14&sres=1702382745%2C1718088329%2CB07TVL7STB%2C1549535331%2CB01GXUP46U%2C1980644853%2C1521490651%2CB07MVPLKH1%2CB08YQR671J%2C1797898523%2C1798487446%2CB091NPB4CZ%2CB0863TFJG1%2CB091CFFWPV%2CB09185XLH3%2C197694628Xamazon.com/Gospel-John-Gods-Image-Christ/dp/B09185XLH3/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=chuck+lamattina&qid=1636825627&qsid=144-3682324-0675761&sr=8-15&sres=1702382745%2C1718088329%2CB07TVL7STB%2C1549535331%2CB01GXUP46U%2C1980644853%2C1521490651%2CB07MVPLKH1%2CB08YQR671J%2CB091NPB4CZ%2C1797898523%2C1798487446%2CB0863TFJG1%2CB091CFFWPV%2CB09185XLH3%2C197694628XChuck's other booksamazon.com/Chuck-LaMattina/e/B001K8XNP0/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1Date recorded: 2021-11-13
Dr. Dustin Smith on the Prologue of John Life & Beyond 2022-05-22 | Dr. Dustin Smith discusses his perspective on John 1:1-18.0:08 intro0:41 overview of the prologue02:36 prologue as introduction to--not a summary of--the gospel of John04:02 chiasm and poetry(see link below on Dustin's chiasmic treatment)14:43 personification23:54 wisdom christology32:25 why does the author of John's gospel use 'logos' and not 'sophia'?35:34 Jesus the continuation of God's personified word38:26 Rev. 19:13--Jesus as martyr because of the word/message of God42:31 vv. 1-3 as strictly about the Genesis creation account (GCA)49:12 vv. 4-5 as *both* GCA *and* metaphorical light shining on humanity53:02 'the light' a reference to Jesus as the embodiment of the logos54:36 v. 4 foreshadows Jesus as the embodiment of the logos, which is made explicit in v. 1458:26 v. 10 Greek autou is masculine (grammatically refers back to the logos) auto is neuter (grammatically refers back to the light)58:53 there's a continuity between God's creative speech in GCA and embodied speech in Jesus' ministry1:00:11 the man Jesus is already operating beginning in v. 61:00:50 'world'1:05:14 John 3:16 'whoever' applies to everyone1:08:06 the word 'became flesh'1:11:13 how the writer drew from 'personification' material1:13:50 summary and closingDr. Dustin Smith is a biblical scholar, having earned his PhD in religion with concentration in biblical studies from Bethany Seminary. His dissertation is in the book of Revelation titled "Paradoxical Conquering in the Apocalypse of John." Dr. Smith co-authored a book titled "The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus" available on Amazon, taught at Atlanta Bible College, and is currently an adjunct at Columbia Theological Seminary. Dustin is the host of the Biblical Unitarian Podcast and a Bible teacher of a Christian virtual fellowship called Allegiance to the King. He also teaches biblical Greek and Hebrew and offers one-on-one private lessons.To see Dustin's treatment of John 1:1-18 as chiasm visit and fast-forward to time 3:41 here:youtube.com/watch?v=jdjCecfGgIUIf you wish to donate to further Dustin's work, please contact him via Facebook facebook.com/dustinmartyrThe Biblical Unitarian Podcast on Apple, Podbean, and YouTubepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biblical-unitarian-podcast/id1347983887biblicalunitarianpodcast.podbean.comyoutube.com/c/BiblicalUnitarianPodcast/videosThe Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesusamazon.com/Son-God-Three-Views-Identity/dp/1498224261/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=kduzQ&pf_rd_p=a654ad73-af1c-40d7-8dbb-00cce9c459f1&pf_rd_r=4PWTHWY4BXWF7VFWPGV7&pd_rd_r=04609d71-e2fe-4bf0-b01b-076f843bd0d2&pd_rd_wg=6kyGp&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_mChristian Virtual Fellowship: Allegiance to the King USA YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ChristianVirtualFellowship/featuredDate recorded: 2022-05-21
Dr. Dustin Smith on Biblical Inspiration, Canonization, Interpretation and Application Life & Beyond 2022-03-06 | Dr. Dustin Smith is a biblical scholar, having earned his PhD in religion with concentration in biblical studies from Bethany Seminary. His dissertation is in the book of Revelation titled "Paradoxical Conquering in the Apocalypse of John."Dr. Smith co-authored a book titled "The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus" available on Amazon, taught at Atlanta Bible College, and is currently an adjunct at Columbia Theological Seminary. Dustin is the host of the Biblical Unitarian Podcast and a Bible teacher of a Christian virtual fellowship called Allegiance to the King. He also teaches biblical Greek and Hebrew and offers one-on-one private lessons.0:04 intro5:20 biblical inspiration22:35 on Bart Ehrman's view of Jesus as a failed apocalyptic Messiah27:52 on Ehrman's view of Paul's writings35:25 canonization54:43 biblical interpretation1:01:33 the Spirit's role in biblical interpretation1:05:14 how to apply the Bible1:10:13 is the Bible the word of God?1:11:43 role of tradition, experience and reason1:18:32 Dustin's projectsIf you wish to donate, please contact Dustin via Facebook facebook.com/dustinmartyrThe Biblical Unitarian Podcast on Apple, Podbean, and YouTubepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biblical-unitarian-podcast/id1347983887biblicalunitarianpodcast.podbean.comyoutube.com/c/BiblicalUnitarianPodcast/videosThe Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesusamazon.com/Son-God-Three-Views-Identity/dp/1498224261/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=kduzQ&pf_rd_p=a654ad73-af1c-40d7-8dbb-00cce9c459f1&pf_rd_r=4PWTHWY4BXWF7VFWPGV7&pd_rd_r=04609d71-e2fe-4bf0-b01b-076f843bd0d2&pd_rd_wg=6kyGp&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_mChristian Virtual Fellowship: Allegiance to the King USA YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ChristianVirtualFellowship/featuredDate recorded: 2022-02-27
Allegiance to the King USA with John Truitt Life & Beyond 2022-02-24 | John Truitt is one of the founding leaders of a virtual fellowship of biblical unitarians called Allegiance to the King or A2K, a ministry consisting of like-minded biblical unitarians, who want to be biblical Christians, to say the least.0:03 intro0:50 John's Christian experience4:38 the Way International6:27 theological dive in March10:43 Allegiance to the King ministry24:27 Christian Virtual Fellowship: online fellowship and actual church26:21 Echo Prayer app and Marco Polo video chat27:14 Philippines and Indian ministries28:18 helping biblical unitarian communities by establishing local churches29:30 local church in Paducah KY31:40 Allegiance to the King Inc., a denomination organized in Idaho36:39 can one as a trinitarian be saved?47:00 biblical unitarians going to trinitarian churches1:01:33 mission/vision of A2K1:15:15 placing a biblical unitarian pebble on a trinitarian’s shoe1:17:33 listening to trinitarian programs on Christian living1:18:49 series titled The Chosen1:22:25 importance of developing a skill in searching and studying the Bible1:25:17 usage of trinitarian commentaries1:30:58 once saved always saved1:42:44 closingAllegiance to the King USAallegiancetotheking.orgChristian Virtual Fellowship: Allegiance to the King USA YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ChristianVirtualFellowship/featuredIf you wish to provide financial help, you may send tax deductible donations here:raisedonors.com/allegiance/donate?fbclid=IwAR12OxxC2w12Q47g_-J3IMBtbt6zV6_HKIeNepkgx9caU3Tkye8pH2_AUS4Date recorded: 2022-02-12
Allegiance to the King Philippines with Pastor Edgardo Salcon Gavino Life & Beyond 2021-11-29 | Pastor Ed Gavino oversees churches and home fellowships in different parts of the Philippines. He regularly attends a virtual fellowship called Allegiance to the King (A2K) home-based in the U.S. Pastor Ed can be contacted via email halleledar@yahoo.com.ph or phone 63 9569503553. Please pray for Pastor Ed, his staff and ministry.0:03 intro0:49 Pastor Ed's calling17:00 Philippine ministry18:30 youth and children ministry24:40 prison outreach26:55 Bible study outreach33:00 needs39:55 final remarksAllegiance to the King USA YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ChristianVirtualFellowship/featuredAllegiance to the King USAallegiancetotheking.orgIf you wish to provide financial help, please send your donation to Allegiance to the King; note specifically“For the work of Edgardo Salcon Gavino”here:raisedonors.com/allegiance/donate?fbclid=IwAR12OxxC2w12Q47g_-J3IMBtbt6zV6_HKIeNepkgx9caU3Tkye8pH2_AUS4Date recorded: 2021-11-28
Dr. Andrew Perry on the Prologue of John Life & Beyond 2021-11-24 | Dr. Andrew Perry discusses his perspective on John 1:1-18.0:03 about Dr. Perry3:33 overview6:20 problem with chiasm9:47 personification v. linguistic hypostatization13:38 attributive hypostatization18:06 wisdom christology?31:30 vv. 1-551:11 vv. 6-131:05:40 vv. 14-181:55:33 closing1:57:16 current, future projectsDr. Perry is an independent scholar. Having studied under Dr. Loren Stuckenbruck as supervisor, Dr. Perry earned his PhD in New Testament studies from Durham University in UK, writing his dissertation on the Holy Spirit in the gospel of Luke and book of Acts.Dr. Perry has many articles in https://www.academia.edu/ and authored a number of books available on lulu.com among which are "John 1:1-18" lulu.com/en/us/shop/andrew-perry/john-11-18/hardcover/product-1n7j2zgj.html?page=1&pageSize=4 and "Before He was Born" lulu.com/en/us/shop/andrew-perry/before-he-was-born/hardcover/product-1ngppn4.html?page=1&pageSize=4Dr. Perry participates on Facebook group called One God Reportfacebook.com/groups/440707766868992Date recorded: 2021-11-20
On John 1:1-2 Life & Beyond 2021-11-10 | Perspectives on John 1:1-2.Troy's blogletthetruthcomeoutblog.wordpress.comTroy on the prologue of Johnletthetruthcomeoutblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/12/prologue-of-the-gospel-of-john/?fbclid=IwAR3wrk7AR858fWY4jV_ab6pEoLoG5GHYjj7vanan56KWdFIh11QrO9napwsletthetruthcomeoutblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/18/appendices-to-my-prologue-of-the-gospel-of-john/?fbclid=IwAR0eaPMUj1ZbMooPTT-u4aE64AlqVlKSz-9mwzXjBnYD0GMqmtlnlnzaJX0Troy is on Facebook groups Unitarian Christian Alliance and Trinities Podcastfacebook.com/groups/unitarianchristianalliancefacebook.com/groups/trinitiesDate recorded: 2021-11-07
Bill Schlegel on the Prologue of John Life & Beyond 2021-11-07 | Bill Schlegel discusses his perspective on John 1:1-18.0:06 intro6:21 overview17:45 in the beginning,the man Jesus as 'the Word' and 'the Light'37:34 Word was with God40:15 Word was God, principle of agency par excellence51:39 Jesus' priority over John the baptizer (vv. 2, 7)53:19 'all' came to be, not Genesis creation account (GCA)1:00:45 Jesus knowing 'all things' (John 16:30)not about omniscience1:04:52 NRSV 'what has come into being in him was life'1:06:18 resurrection life in Jesus is illumination1:08:45 life was the light of 'mankind'1:14:00 does 'whoever' in John 3:16 apply to you and me?1:19:04 light 'shines' (present tense) in the darkness1:20:18 problem for GCA: coming to be of life, then light1:24:17 'light' not restricted to the man Jesus1:25:18 'world' not planet earth, but 'people' predominantly, Anthony Buzzard acknowledges 'him' (v. 10) as the man Jesus1:28:15 his 'own' refers to Judeans1:30:29 problem for GCA: order of events in v. 101:31:15 world 'came to be'1:33:45 Jewish mindset: Israel is the vine, John 15: Jesus the true vine1:35:22 world did not know him, his own did not receive him1:42:45 there is no second 'God'1:45:48 word 'became' flesh1:51:38 'so' the word 'was' a man, flesh (v. 14a)1:53:09 trinitarian: is your God flesh?1:58:19 retrojection of the title 'logos' to Jesus1:58:53 allusion to Gen. 22 'take your son whom you love'2:01:40 unique son (ben yachid), not only begotten2:04:20 John the baptizer: significant but lesser than Jesus2:07:51 'a man' precludes preexistence of Jesus2:11:20 law is Torah, teaching, direction, not negative but good2:12:46 'seen' God is literal seeing by the naked eye2:13:35 we 'perceive' God in the agent of God2:14:39 unique Son or unique God?2:16:21 trinitarian apologetic: Jesus as the angel of the Lord2:18:19 God showed himself through angels, humans, visions, dreams, but not emanations from God, who always veiled himself2:20:44 God spoke in these last days through his Son2:23:29 rest of the gospel of John is always unique Son, never unique God2:25:10 Jesus has explained the Father2:26:36 summary2:29:36 that Jesus is God almighty is far stronger claim than that Jesus is Messiah, which the author only sought to establish2:30:06 God is the FatherBill Schlegel taught Bible history, geography and Hebrew in Israel for over three decades and authored "The Satellite Bible Atlas" available here:bibleplaces.com/satellite-bible-atlas-schlegeland on Amazonamazon.com/Satellite-Bible-William-Schlegel-2013-05-03/dp/B01F9QA5IQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=F3IVHT3SDZDX&keywords=bill+schlegel&qid=1636379255&qsid=144-3682324-0675761&sprefix=bill+schlegel%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-3&sres=B001DKGC7G%2CB01F9QA5IQ%2CB00YUPDW0Q%2CB001GPL5WU%2CB00N12EZ2I%2C0988427524%2CB0030ZM6G8%2C1423603656%2CB004UKCKWW%2C3639436288%2CB06XPBYHG1%2CB000NJJ1MQ%2CB07KQPQMXS%2CB00N12ERO4%2C0826402623%2CB001COEZTU&srpt=ABIS_BOOKPodcastpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-god-report/id1491406270Bloglandandbible.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR1rXErZcJ0PurarjwL2Xg04yHrxJsyqGiNnNwo_LpF_CKyf_fZJYadjNNAYouTube channelyoutube.com/channel/UCUfTuhU3tvHcv2dOZuuyhQAOne God Report Facebookfacebook.com/groups/440707766868992Date recorded: 2021-11-06
Brandon Duke, A Conversation Life & Beyond 2021-11-03 | Brandon Duke is an unsung hero in the biblical unitarian movement on social media. He does a lot behind the scene in supporting prominent BU figures as Dale Tuggy, Kegan Chandler, Sean Finnegan, and Mark Cain. Brandon talks about his work and the vision of Unitarian Christian Alliance. We also discuss a number of other topics including why people convert from being unitarian to trinitarian and vice-versa, a number of trinity theories, my conversion from being trinitarian to biblical unitarian, and UCA's outreach to unitarians coming from different groups all over the world such as the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Philippines) and The Way.Links to Unitarian Christian Allianceunitarianchristianalliance.orgfacebook.com/groups/unitarianchristianalliance/aboutBrandon Duke's bloghttp://www.truthborn.orgDate of Interview: 11/2/2021
Does the Bible Deny that Jesus is the One True God? Life & Beyond 2019-02-27 | Does the Bible Deny that Jesus is the One True God?The Bible identifies the Father as the "only true God," the "only God," and the "one God." The Bible never identifies Jesus Christ is such specific terms. The honors, attributes, names, deeds, and a seat given to Jesus are just that--given to Him. They do not amount to Jesus being the one true God--in addition to God the Father.
