Intro/Outro Song - What A Beautiful Name By Hillsong Worship
Welcome to today's podcast, which is our 16th episode here on Christ Talk Canada.
We will be covering a topic today in which I believe is vastly important and where we will be discussing the Bible and its relevance today. As Christians, we believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and provides us with guidance, wisdom, and truth. But with the changing times and shifting cultural norms, some may question the relevance of the Bible in today's world.
Podcast Message:
As a Christian pastor, it's important to understand the historical context in which the Bible was written. The Bible is not a book that was written in a vacuum, but rather it was written during a specific time in history, by specific people, and to specific audiences.
The Old Testament was written over a period of approximately 1,000 years, from around 1500 BC to 400 BC. During this time, Israel was a nation that was constantly at war with its neighbors, and the people of Israel were constantly struggling to remain faithful to God. Many of the Old Testament books, such as Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy, were written during this time, and they give us a glimpse into the history of Israel and its people.
The New Testament was written in the first century AD, during the time of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a powerful empire that controlled much of the known world at the time. The New Testament books, such as the Gospels, Acts, and the letters of Paul, were written during this time, and they give us a glimpse into the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as the early Christian church.
It's also important to understand the cultural and social context of the Bible. For example, in the Old Testament, the concept of sacrifice was a common practice among many ancient cultures. The Israelites, however, believed that their sacrifices were an act of worship and obedience to God. In the New Testament, the concept of baptism was a common practice among many Jews and Gentiles. The early Christian church saw baptism as a symbol of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and a way for believers to publicly identify with Christ.
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