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Literature and History of New Testament Times

Literature and History of New Testament Times

John Gresham Machen 53 episodes Latest Mar 4, 2026

This podcast offers a thorough historical study of the apostolic age, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Bible's history to combat spiritual weakness and misconceptions. It is based on a Teachers Manual designed to enrich teachers' knowledge beyond mere teaching strategies, encouraging them to draw from a deep well of biblical facts. The series aims to provide both timeless and fresh insights into the New Testament period.

Episodes

001 - Introduction Feb 11, 2026 308 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
002 - The New Testament Feb 11, 2026 1181 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
003 - The Roman Background of Christianity Feb 11, 2026 1048 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
004 - The Greek Background of Christianity Feb 11, 2026 1207 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
005 - The Jewish Background of Christianity I Palestinian Judaism Feb 11, 2026 987 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
006 - The Jewish Background of Christianity II The Judaism of the Dispersion Feb 11, 2026 1001 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
007 - The Messiah Feb 11, 2026 1129 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
008 - The Book of The Acts Feb 11, 2026 1154 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
009 - The Cross and the Resurrection the Foundation of Apostolic Preaching Feb 11, 2026 984 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
010 - The Beginnings of the Christian Church Feb 11, 2026 1065 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
011 - The First Persecution Feb 11, 2026 1077 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the
012 - The First Gentile Converts Feb 11, 2026 542 In todays Church, theres often a troubling tendency to overlook the rich history of the Bible. This neglect can lead to a significant loss of spiritual power, as the gospel is fundamentally a record of real events. Doubt surrounding the gospel can lead to spiritual weakness. A thorough historical study of the apostolic age—the period when divine revelation laid down the essential principles of the

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