Podcasts by Simply Put

109. Exegesis and Eisegesis from 2023-10-31T04:01

Our responsibility as Bible readers is to draw out the truth from the page open before us, not to try and make Scripture say whatever we'd like. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the import...

108. Selah from 2023-10-24T04:01

Have you ever seen something so beautiful, so awe-inspiring, that it left you breathless? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the meaning and significance of the Hebrew word "selah."

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107. Quietism and Activism from 2023-10-17T04:01

How do we grow as Christians? Do we passively "let go and let God," or is it all about us and our hard work toward holiness? In this episode, Barry Cooper shows us how the truth revealed in Scri...

106. Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism from 2023-10-10T04:01

In eternity, did God choose to elect His people to salvation based on His decision to permit humanity's fall into sin, or was it the other way around? In this episode, Barry Cooper takes up this...

105. Demons from 2023-10-03T04:01

Scripture is clear: demons have the power to oppress human beings. So who--or what--are they? In this episode, Barry Cooper looks at the demonic forces in the Bible and the One who is more power...

104. Incarnation from 2023-09-26T04:01

The eternal Son of God took on flesh and died as a man, all so that death itself would die. In this episode, Barry Cooper speaks on an awesome reality, recorded in Scripture, that sets the Chris...

103. The Sufficiency of Scripture from 2023-09-19T04:01

Is the Bible all we need to live life well? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that Scripture tells us everything we must believe in order to be saved and what we must do in order to please ...

102. Abomination of Desolation from 2023-09-12T04:01

Jesus warned His disciples of an "abomination of desolation" who would defile the temple. What does this startling name refer to? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the context of Christ's w...

101. Sabbath from 2023-09-05T04:01

Each week, we have the privilege of taking time to remember God, consciously rest in Him, and join with His people in enjoying that rest together. In this episode, Barry Cooper uncovers the true...

100. Irresistible Grace from 2023-08-29T04:01

When Jesus calls people to Himself, they come. In this episode, Barry Cooper shows how God puts His sovereign grace on display every time a lost soul is drawn to Christ.

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99. Unconditional Election from 2023-08-22T04:01

On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn't ultimately depend on our free choice--and why that's a good thing....

98. Penal Substitutionary Atonement from 2023-08-15T04:01

In order for our sin to be dealt with, someone must face the penalty our sin deserves. In this episode, Barry Cooper points to the only One who is qualified to take our sin upon Himself and reco...

97. King from 2023-08-08T04:01

Jesus is not just any king. He is the ultimate King, the One we've always longed for. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the significance of knowing that Christ has all power and authority.<...

96. Priest from 2023-08-01T04:01

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have full access to the Creator and can approach Him without fear of being destroyed. In this episode, Barry Cooper expresses how Jesus, our Great High...

95. Prophet from 2023-07-25T04:01

We tend to think of prophets as accurate predictors of the future, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how the long line of God's prophets culminates ...

94. The Inspiration of Scripture from 2023-07-18T04:01

When we open the Bible, we can be sure that what we're reading has been breathed out by God. In this episode, Barry Cooper delves into the marvelous doctrine of the inspiration of Scripture.

93. High Places from 2023-07-11T04:01

All of the world's idols demand that we make endless sacrifices for them. But only Jesus has accomplished the ultimate sacrifice we need. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how the idols we ...

92. Ad Fontes from 2023-07-04T04:01

If you want the pure truth, you have to go back to the source. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers a rallying cry from the Reformation that calls us ever back again to God's Word, the source...

91. Sacraments from 2023-06-27T04:01

The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper help the church to see spiritual realities that would otherwise be hidden from us. In this episode, Barry Cooper addresses how these visible depic...

90. Perseverance from 2023-06-20T04:01

No one who is truly united to Christ can ever be snatched from the hand of God. In this episode, Barry Cooper examines an encouraging truth: when God gives someone the gift of saving faith, He w...

89. Hallelujah from 2023-06-13T04:01

What are we declaring when we sing "Hallelujah"? In this episode, Barry Cooper looks at the roots and significance of this familiar expression of praise.

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88. Amen from 2023-06-06T04:01

"Amen" is an affirmation of truth and an expression of agreement. And yet, in Christ, it means so much more. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers a word so familiar to us that it's easily ove...

87. Apocrypha from 2023-05-30T04:01

Why do the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches have more books in their Old Testaments than we do? In this episode, Barry Cooper looks at the history behind these books and considers wh...

86. Limited Atonement from 2023-05-23T04:01

How could the perfect atonement won for us by Christ ever be considered "limited?" In this episode, Barry Cooper unpacks the precious meaning of a much-misunderstood phrase.

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85. The Offices of Christ from 2023-05-16T04:01

Jesus Christ is the ultimate Prophet, the Great High Priest, and the King of kings. In this episode, Barry Cooper examines how these three key roles are revealed throughout Scripture and perfect...

84. Adiaphora from 2023-05-09T04:01

How should we make choices on matters that are neither commanded nor forbidden by Scripture? In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how Christians should exercise the freedom that God has given...

83. Hesed from 2023-05-02T04:01

To love others as we should, we first need to understand how deeply and irrevocably God loves His people. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains a Hebrew word that should profoundly affect our v...

82. Gnosticism from 2023-04-25T04:01

How should Christians think about their bodies? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines an ancient philosophy that continues to lead people into wrong ideas about the physical world.

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81. The Teleological Argument from 2023-04-18T04:01

Has our planet been finely crafted to sustain life, or does it merely appear that way? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines a classic, logical argument for God's existence.

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80. Providence from 2023-04-11T04:01

The Lord supplies the needs of His creation--life, breath, and every good thing. But there is a particularly profound way in which He provides for His children. In this episode, Barry Cooper con...

79. The Nicene Creed from 2023-04-04T04:01

Creeds and confessions give us the theological "headlines"--concise and pointed summaries of essential biblical truths. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers one of the most significant Christ...

78. The Noetic Effects of Sin from 2023-03-28T04:01

Sin affects the minds of believers and unbelievers alike. In this episode, Barry Cooper explores the effects of sin on our thinking and considers our calling to love the Lord with all our mind.<...

77. Pentecost from 2023-03-21T04:01

Two thousand years ago, the Holy Spirit descended on each and every believer, gifting and empowering them for service in God's kingdom. In this episode, Barry Cooper describes when this blessing...

76. Special Revelation from 2023-03-14T04:01

The Creator has revealed His existence by creating. But He has done much more than that. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how God has made Himself known clearly and specifically by speaki...

75. The Eternity of God from 2023-03-07T05:01

Eternity isn't the place where God lives. God is where eternity lives. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers the timelessness of God and our yearning to be in His everlasting presence.

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74. Deism from 2023-02-28T05:01

Do you believe in a God who respects your personal space, One you can keep at arm's length? In this episode, Barry Cooper explores the origins and impact of a philosophy that tries to place God ...

73. Miracles from 2023-02-21T05:01

Throughout redemptive history, the Lord has worked wonders that are impossible to explain apart from His divine power. Today, Barry Cooper describes what miracles are and what they are for.

72. The Millennium from 2023-02-14T05:01

Christians have spent a lot of time mulling over the precise meaning of the thousand-year period spoken of in Revelation 20. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the significance of the Millen...

71. The Final Judgment from 2023-02-07T05:01

Our lives truly matter today because a day is coming when all of us will have to give an account of our lives to God. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how that day gives meaning to our li...

70. The Necessity of Scripture from 2023-01-31T05:01

God ensured that His words were preserved in writing because His words are a matter of life and death. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers our dependence on God's written Word to reveal and ...

69. The Fruit Of The Spirit from 2023-01-24T05:01

What should the Christian life look like? In this episode, Barry Cooper identifies nine qualities that the Spirit of God grows and cultivates in every true believer.

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68. The Resurrection from 2023-01-17T05:01

If you are a Christian, you can give your life away for the sake of others, knowing that you have a thousand lifetimes to enjoy in the life to come. In this episode, Barry Cooper revels in the g...

67. Theodicy from 2023-01-10T05:01

Whatever questions we ask amid our pain, Christians can't possibly conclude that God is aloof from suffering. In this episode, Barry Cooper presents three truths that help us trust in the goodne...

66. The Day of Atonement from 2023-01-03T05:01

Only once in the whole year could the high priest of Israel enter the Holy of Holies to approach the fearsome presence of a holy God. In this episode, Barry Cooper discusses the Day of Atonement...

65. Temple from 2022-12-27T05:01

The temple was an enduring representation of the fact that the Lord, as the God of His people, will never leave them. In this episode, Barry Cooper points us to a greater temple that is more end...

64. Tabernacle from 2022-12-20T05:01

Why does the Old Testament contain exacting instructions for building a meeting place with God? Should we follow these assembly instructions today so that God may dwell with us? In this episode,...

63. Contradiction and Paradox from 2022-12-13T05:01

God does not ask His people to abandon logic and simply accept the teachings of His Word on faith. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us distinguish between a paradox and a contradiction.

62. The Babylonian Captivity from 2022-12-06T05:01

The Lord is slow to anger, but His patience with religious hypocrites does not last forever. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers what Israel's exile into Babylon teaches us about the danger ...

61. Propitiation from 2022-11-29T05:01

Anger is the response of a perfectly loving God when sin is committed against Him and others. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the merciful way that God has appeased His wrath against His ...

60. Gospel from 2022-11-22T05:01

Because of what Jesus Christ has done, death and darkness are on borrowed time. In this episode, Barry Cooper delivers the best news that we can ever hear.

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59. The Kingdom of God from 2022-11-15T05:01

The Lord reigns as King over all things. Yet, there is another sense in which the kingdom of God has not yet fully come. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers the meaning behind the Bible's me...

58. Messiah / Christ from 2022-11-08T05:01

Far from being Jesus' last name, "Christ" is a title that carries immense meaning. In this episode, Barry Cooper tells of the glory that Jesus bears as the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King. Listen

57. The Abrahamic Covenant from 2022-11-01T04:01

What does a Mesopotamian sheep herder from 4,000 years ago have to do with us? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God's promise to Abraham reveals the good news of Jesus Christ.

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56. Adoption from 2022-10-25T04:01

It has become a cliche' to say, "We're all God's children." But actually, that isn't true. In this episode, Barry Cooper articulates the extraordinary privilege Christians have in being adopted ...

55. The Apostles' Creed from 2022-10-18T04:01

The Apostles' Creed isn't just a statement of Christ's past, present, and future life--it's a reminder of our present and future lives too. In this episode, Barry Cooper walks us through this do...

54. Glory from 2022-10-11T04:01

A significant part of our lives is driven by the pursuit of two words: "Well done." In this episode, Barry Cooper observes that the pursuit of glory is not a bad thing--as long as we're seeking ...

53. Sin from 2022-10-04T04:01

When we sin, we strive to substitute our own authority for God's. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what makes our sin so devastating and points to another substitution as our only source o...

52. Ordo Salutis from 2022-09-27T04:01

What steps take place in the salvation of a Christian? In this episode, Barry Cooper provides an encouraging reminder that God's redemption of His people is an unstoppable process.

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51. The Communicable Attributes of God from 2022-09-20T04:01

There's a good way of wanting to be like God--and a very bad way. In this episode, Barry Cooper identifies the ways we can, and ought to, imitate God.

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50. Hermeneutics from 2022-09-13T04:01

Jesus is the lens through which we must look if we are to understand the Scriptures properly. In this episode, Barry Cooper emphasizes the importance of interpreting the Bible as it was meant to...

49. The Creation Mandate from 2022-09-06T04:01

In the ultimate sense, there is no such thing as a job, a task, or a duty that is truly mundane. In this episode, Barry Cooper looks at God's purpose for our everyday work in the world.

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48. The Ontological Argument from 2022-08-30T04:01

If it is even possible that God exists, then it follows logically that God does exist. In this episode, Barry Cooper walks us through Anselm's famous argument for the existence of God.

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47. The Rapture from 2022-08-23T04:01

For more than 1,800 years, Christians understood "the rapture" to be the blissful moment of Jesus' second coming. But within the last century and a half, a new interpretation emerged. In this ep...

46. Apostles from 2022-08-16T04:01

The Apostles are included in "the foundation" of the Christian church (Eph. 2:20)--a foundation laid only once. In this episode, Barry Cooper describes the unique role these men played as the co...

45. Faith from 2022-08-09T04:01

In and of itself, faith isn't necessarily a virtue. It all depends on what we have faith in. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that the reason it is proper to put our faith in Christ is bec...

44. Covenant from 2022-08-02T04:01

The central "spine" of the Bible can be described in a single word: covenant. In this episode, Barry Cooper expounds on these recurring agreements, pledges, and vows that culminate in the promis...

43. Disciple from 2022-07-26T04:01

Peter denied Jesus by declaring, "I do not know the man." That's exactly what Christ calls us to do to our old lives when he commands us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. In ...

42. Omniscience from 2022-07-19T04:01

Nothing is hidden from the mind of God--past, present, or future--so nothing can surprise or confuse Him. In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to God's attribute of omniscience.

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41. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit from 2022-07-12T04:01

Some Christians seem to think that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given only to some believers. But the whole sweep of Scripture points in the opposite direction. In this episode, Barry Cooper...

40. Regeneration from 2022-07-05T04:01

Defibrillators are not self-operated. Neither can the spiritually dead make themselves alive to Christ. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us consider our need for someone else to apply the pad...

39. The Perspicuity of Scripture from 2022-06-28T04:01

Anyone can come to Scripture and discover how they can be saved, even children and those lacking formal education. In this episode, Barry Cooper shows that the Bible is clear in its teaching abo...

38. The Revealed and Hidden Will of God from 2022-06-21T04:01

You don't need handwriting in the sky in order to discover God's will for your life. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us to distinguish between the revealed and hidden will of God and what we...

37. Paraclete from 2022-06-14T04:01

The Holy Spirit comes alongside us to bear our burdens, defend us, and give us strength and courage. In this episode, Barry Cooper examines a Greek word that richly illustrates our relationship ...

36. Antinomianism from 2022-06-07T04:01

We can get in danger of being so infatuated with the idea of our sin's forgiveness that we start to leave obedience behind. In this episode, Barry Cooper reminds us that Christians mustn't take ...

35. The Visible and Invisible Church from 2022-05-31T04:01

Not everyone who visibly appears in the church actually belongs to God's redeemed people. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us make the crucial distinction between the visible and invisible ch...

34. The Cosmological Argument from 2022-05-24T04:01

The existence of creation points inevitably to the existence of a Creator. In this episode, Barry Cooper outlines the cosmological argument for the existence of God, the first cause.

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33. Five Points of Calvinism from 2022-05-17T04:01

Salvation isn't a 99% to 1% split between God's participation and ours. It is entirely the work of the Lord, and all the glory belongs to Him. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what is at s...

32. Common Grace from 2022-05-10T04:01

The Lord lavishes all people with His kindness, even those who ignore, belittle, or are hostile toward Him. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God's glory is uniquely reflected in His pr...

31. Son of Man from 2022-05-03T04:01

Did Jesus ever actually claim that He was more than a man? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines Christ's favorite title for Himself, a name that presents Him as the exalted Lord whose kingdom ...

30. Predestination from 2022-04-26T04:01

God's mercy and compassion in salvation are not based on anything we've done or anything He foresees that we'll do. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that our election is driven by nothing ...

29. Omnipresence from 2022-04-19T04:01

There is nowhere we can go to hide from the presence of God. He is nearer even than our own hearts. In this episode, Barry Cooper depicts the omnipresence or "all-presence" of God.

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28. Omnipotence from 2022-04-12T04:01

Nowadays, power is something of a dirty word. But God's infinite power is supremely wonderful because it is wedded to His justice, truthfulness, and love. In this episode, Barry Cooper delves in...

27. Active and Passive Obedience of Christ from 2022-04-05T04:01

The whole of Jesus' life, from conception to sacrificial death, was substitutionary in nature. In this episode, Barry Cooper analyzes the active and passive nature of Christ's saving obedience o...

26. Immanuel from 2022-03-29T04:01

Matthew's gospel begins and ends with a marvelous declaration: God is with His people. In this episode, Barry Cooper meditates on the meaning behind one of the names given to Christ, "Immanuel."...

25. Repentance from 2022-03-22T04:01

On the road of repentance, we turn back from the far country of sin into the loving embrace of our Father. In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the steps along this daily path of growth and heal...

128. Universalism and Hell from 2022-03-15T04:01

Why do some people claim that hell will ultimately be unpopulated? Today, Barry Cooper contrasts this idea with the clear teaching of Jesus on who will inherit eternal life and who will not.

24. Angels from 2022-03-08T05:01

As the word means "messenger," an angel isn't so much a type of being as it is a job description. In this episode, Barry Cooper presents a biblical picture of these otherworldly creatures.

127. Preterism from 2022-03-01T05:01

Is it possible that the apocalypse has already happened without many of us realizing it? Today, Barry Cooper considers two related ways of interpreting the Bible's end-times prophecies.

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23. Assurance of Salvation from 2022-02-22T05:01

Walking an aisle and praying a prayer cannot assure us of our salvation. In this episode, Barry Cooper asserts that true assurance accompanies a life truly changed by the gospel.

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126. Adonai from 2022-02-15T05:01

The name Adonai refers to God's absolute sovereignty over creation. Today, Barry Cooper explains the most exalted title used to describe God in the Old Testament.

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22. Amillennialism from 2022-02-08T05:01

Jesus' own words seem calculated to dissuade endless speculation about His return. In this episode, Barry Cooper outlines how the Bible's revelation of the world's end is meant to stir us to act...

125. Theophany and Christophany from 2022-02-01T05:01

If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. Today, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and t...

21. The Intermediate State from 2022-01-25T05:01

What happens to us when we die? In this episode, Barry Cooper inquires into the state of our souls after death and before the resurrection.

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124. Biblical Theology from 2022-01-18T05:01

To make sense of the many details in Scripture, we need to get to grips with the overarching story of the Bible, following God's unfolding revelation chapter by chapter and book by book. Today, ...

20. Total Depravity from 2022-01-11T05:01

Sin is not a disease lurking outside of us but a poison that defiles our hearts from within. In this episode, Barry Cooper helps us understand the depths of our depravity.

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123. Anthropomorphism from 2022-01-04T05:01

When God wanted to reveal Himself in the most unmistakable way imaginable, He spoke with language that our minds can understand. Today, Barry Cooper explains why our Creator often uses human tra...

19. The Word of God from 2021-12-28T05:01

Who, or what, is God's Word? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains why both Jesus and the Bible are called the "Word" of God.

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122. Impassibility from 2021-12-21T05:01

In His unchanging divine nature, God does not and cannot suffer. Does that mean He's unable to love us or to empathize with our pain? Today, Barry Cooper explains why the doctrine of divine impa...

18. The New Heavens and the New Earth from 2021-12-14T05:01

What lies beneath our yearning for relationship and our longing for home? In this episode, Barry Cooper points us forward to the glorious climax of God's story of redemption.

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121. Immutability from 2021-12-07T05:01

We live in a world that never stops changing. But there is One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Today, Barry Cooper spells out the security we have in knowing the unchanging God. Listen

17. Inerrancy of Scripture from 2021-11-30T05:01

When we claim the Bible is devoid of errors, we must clarify what an error actually is. In this episode, Barry Cooper deciphers the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.

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120. Postmillennialism from 2021-11-23T05:01

How optimistic are you about the future? Today, Barry Cooper examines one of the main views Christians have held about the end of the world, the glory of God's kingdom, and the reign and return ...

16. Authority of Scripture from 2021-11-16T05:01

How is it possible that sixty-six distinct books seamlessly contribute to the same story? In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the authority of the Bible back to its divine Author.

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119. Apollinarianism from 2021-11-09T05:01

When we read in John 1:14 that "the Word became flesh," we recognize that Jesus took on a human body. But did Christ take on a human soul too? Today, Barry Cooper discusses a fourth-century here...

15. Creation ex Nihilo from 2021-11-02T04:01

Unlike what we may have been told, our existence is no accident. In this episode, Barry Cooper marvels at God's creation of all things from nothing.

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118. The Second Coming from 2021-10-26T04:01

If you are a Christian, your best days are ahead of you and getting closer by the moment. Today, Barry Cooper considers how the promised return of Jesus calls us to steward our lives faithfully ...

14. Federalism from 2021-10-19T04:01

How did Adam's disobedience bring sin and death to all mankind? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God relates to all people through chosen representatives.

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117. Eschatology from 2021-10-12T04:01

What makes people so obsessed about the end of the world? Today, Barry Cooper considers what Christians should know about the "last days" and how we ought to live in light of the promise of Chri...

13. Modalism from 2021-10-05T04:01

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not mere masks God wears but three eternally distinct persons. In this episode, Barry Cooper critiques one common but incorrect explanation of the Trinity. Listen

116. The Ascension from 2021-09-28T04:01

When we talk about the ascension, we aren't merely referring to Jesus' physical rising into the sky. Today, Barry Cooper explains that in this climactic moment, the victorious Christ rose to His...

12. Westminster Assembly from 2021-09-21T04:01

How would you encapsulate the Bible's teaching with both precision and beauty? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to a classic expression of Reformed theology: the Westminster Standards...

115. Lamentation from 2021-09-14T04:01

It can sometimes seem as if Christians don't have permission to be unhappy. Today, Barry Cooper reminds us that Jesus Himself was a "man of sorrows"--and our expressions of sadness are heard by ...

Four Views of the Lord’s Supper from 2021-09-07T04:01

When Christians receive the Lord's Supper, Christ Himself is present--but how? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of the Lord's S...

11. Four Views of the Lord’s Supper from 2021-09-07T04:01

When Christians receive the Lord's Supper, Christ Himself is present--but how? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of the Lord's S...

114. Abba from 2021-08-31T04:01

God tells us in His Word to address him as "Abba," the Aramaic word meaning "Father." Today, Barry Cooper considers God's unqualified goodness as our heavenly Father.

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10. Athanasian Creed from 2021-08-24T04:01

Have you met one of the early church's most significant theologians? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to Athanasius and the creed that bears his name.

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113. Elders from 2021-08-17T04:01

How should a local church be organized? Does everyone in any given church have the same role, or do particular people have particular responsibilities? Today, Barry Cooper explores what Scriptur...

9. Five Solas from 2021-08-10T04:01

Can you summarize your faith in a few brief words? In this episode, Barry Cooper discusses the five solas of the Protestant Reformation and explains their relevance today.

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112. Imago Dei from 2021-08-03T04:01

The fact that we are "made in God's image" sets us apart from every other creature on earth (Gen. 1:27). Today, Barry Cooper reminds us of the extraordinary privilege we have of being made in th...

8. Canon of Scripture from 2021-07-27T04:01

How did the early church recognize the books of the New Testament as Scripture? In this episode, Barry Cooper examines four signs of a book's divine authority.

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111. The Fall from 2021-07-20T04:01

Though darkness and death entered the world through one man, so light and life has entered through another. Today, Barry Cooper considers the fall of man and the promise of the Savior.

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7. General Revelation from 2021-07-13T04:01

The grandeur of the heavens draws our eyes upward to something--or Someone--beyond them. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers God's general revelation in nature.

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110. Being Filled with the Spirit from 2021-07-06T04:01

What does it mean to be "filled with the Holy Spirit"? Today, Barry Cooper turns to Scripture to help us grasp the truth behind this often-misunderstood question.

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6. Aseity of God from 2021-06-29T04:01

We are totally and utterly dependent on God for our existence. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers God's sustaining power.

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5. Satan from 2021-06-15T04:01

He's called the tempter, the accuser, the evil one, and the god of this age. Today, Barry Cooper looks at the biblical--and very real--figure of Satan.

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4. Imputed Righteousness from 2021-06-01T04:01

Even when we were unfaithful, Jesus Christ came to us and made us His bride. In this episode, Barry Cooper portrays the shocking yet dazzling marriage between Christ and the church.

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3. Justification from 2021-05-18T04:01

We can never be good enough to meet the demands of God's law. In this episode, Barry Cooper testifies to the One who met those demands on our behalf.

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2. Sanctification from 2021-05-04T04:01

Our sanctification occurs in the past, present, and future. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers this "time-traveling" word.

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1. Original Sin from 2021-04-20T04:01

Sin isn't just what we do; it's who we are. In this episode, Barry Cooper defines the term "original sin" and explains how it became our natural state.

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100. Irresistible Grace from 2021-03-16T04:01

When Jesus calls people to Himself, they come. Today, Barry Cooper shows how God puts His sovereign grace in display every time a lost soul is drawn to Christ.

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99. Unconditional Election from 2021-03-09T05:01

On what basis does God choose His people for salvation? Today, Barry Cooper explains that our eternal destiny doesn't ultimately depend on our free choice--and why that's a good thing.

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89. Hallelujah from 2020-12-29T05:01

This word of praise erupts out of the final chapters of the book of Psalms and of the book of Revelation. Today, Barry Cooper explores a word that calls us to marvel at the self-sustaining, eter...

86. Limited Atonement from 2020-12-08T05:01

How could the perfect atonement won for us by Christ ever be considered "limited?" Today, Barry Cooper unpacks the precious meaning of a much-misunderstood phrase.

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56. Adoption from 2020-05-12T04:01

It has become a cliche' to say, "We're all God's children." But actually, that isn't true. Today, Barry Cooper articulates the extraordinary privilege Christians have in being adopted into the f...

55. The Apostles' Creed from 2020-05-05T04:01

The Apostles' Creed isn't just a statement of Christ's past, present, and future life--it's a reminder of our present and future lives too. Today, Barry Cooper walks us through this document tha...

54. Glory from 2020-04-28T04:01

A significant part of our lives is driven by the pursuit of two words: "Well done." Today, Barry Cooper observes that the pursuit of glory is not a bad thing--as long as we're seeking it in the ...

47. The Rapture from 2020-03-10T04:01

For more than 1,800 years, Christians understood "the rapture" to be the blissful moment of Jesus' second coming. But within the last century and a half, a new interpretation emerged. Today, Bar...

Canon of Scripture from 2019-06-11T04:00

How did the early church recognize the books of the New Testament as Scripture? On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper examines four signs of a book’s divine authority. Read the transcript:...

Introducing: Simply Put from 2019-04-16T17:38:43

Simply Put is a podcast to help you build your Christian vocabulary. Listen each week to expand your understanding and deepen your faith, one word at a time. Learn more: https://simplyp...

Introducing: Simply Put from 2019-04-16T17:38:43

Simply Put is a podcast to help you build your Christian vocabulary. Listen each week to expand your understanding and deepen your faith, one word at a time. Learn more: https://simplyp...