The Alisa Childers Podcast

#231 New to the Bible? Start Here! With Skip Heitzig

Feb 4, 2024

Skip Heitzig, a pastor who came to Christ during the Jesus Revolution, shares his wisdom on teaching and studying the Bible. He discusses common misunderstandings about the Bible, trends in bible study, avoiding misinterpretation, and arguing against additional revelations. He also explores postmodernism's influence on religion and the importance of reading the whole Bible for in-depth study.

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The Bible remains timeless, reflecting the unchanging nature of God, as both the Old and New Testaments emphasize God's compassion, mercy, and judgment.

When starting to study the Bible, it is recommended to begin with an easy-to-understand translation of the New Testament, progress to Acts and Romans, and maintain consistent engagement with the Scriptures.

In Bible study, it is important to strike a balance between diving deeper into resonating verses or passages and gaining a broader understanding by reading through the Bible at a quicker pace.

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Understanding the Bible's Timelessness

The Bible remains timeless because it deals with eternal truths, reflecting the unchanging nature of God. While culture, technology, and times change, the essence of the Bible remains the same. The New Testament is rooted in and builds upon the foundation established in the Old Testament. Both testaments emphasize God's compassion, mercy, and judgment. The Bible reveals that God's character and the message of salvation are consistent throughout its pages. It also highlights the timelessness of the Bible's truth, as prophecies from the Old Testament find fulfillment in the New Testament. Understanding the relationship between the two testaments helps to grasp the coherence of God's plan and the continuity of His message.

Introduction

2min

From Occult Practices to Christianity

12min

A Journey into Teaching and Pastoring

5min

Misunderstandings About the Bible

5min

The Importance of Studying the Bible and Avoiding Misinterpretation

3min

The Timelessness of the Bible and Arguing Against Additional Revelations

3min

Trends in Approaching the Bible and Concerns About Shifting Emphases

5min

Approaching Religion in a Postmodern Culture

17min

The Importance of Reading the Whole Bible and the Overarching Narrative

3min

Pastor Skip Heitzig joins the podcast today to share his story of coming to Christ after experimenting with astral projection and other occult practices during the time of the Jesus Revolution of the late ‘60s/early ‘70s. He shares his time-tested wisdom on all things related to teaching the Bible and studying it for yourself. In this episode, Pastor Skip discusses common misunderstandings about the Bible, concerning trends in bible study, and some pitfalls to avoid when reading and studying the Bible. He also addresses the skeptical claim that the God of the Old Testament is different than the God of the New Testament, and gives his top tips for studying the Bible on your own.

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