Second Cup with Keith

Let’s counter a commonly held belief of many Christians: God is wrathful and vengeful, requiring blood sacrifice, and only through the crucifixion are we forgiven. We unpack this theory and find that God’s primary response to our sin is not wrath or anger but forgiveness. The crucifixion is not about sacrifice but rather submitting to the will of God and showing obedience. In this episode, we cover:Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory–the theory of the crucifixion and the resurrection and atonement of Christ on the cross God’s views on sacrifice and offerings The old and new covenant Jesus Unforsaken: Substituting Divine Wrath with Unrelenting Love

In this episode, we discuss how the modern accepted view of Revelation is more of a two-hundred-year-old theory rather than a two-thousand-year-old prophecy. Many Christian churches have often been stuck in an endless holding pattern waiting for Jesus to come back and fix everything. But Jesus is already here with us, fulfilling and affirming the new covenant promise. Again, when we go back to Jesus’s own words and the language of the time, we can decipher His intent and have a deeper understanding of His meaning. He does not ask us to wait for Him but calls us to be the incarnation of Christ in the world. You and I are the fulfillment of God’s plan to change the world from the inside out. In this episode, we cover:John Nelson Darby’s end-times rapture theory Apocalyptic hyperbole–Real-world judgments and warnings spoken through metaphorical language of cosmic destruction Jesus Unexpected: Ending the End Times to Become the Second Coming

More than likely, you probably only know one view of hell; the doctrine of eternal conscious tournament. This is the view that anyone who dies apart from Christ will face the judgment and then will be sent to an endless torment in the flames and fires of hell for all. Shockingly, the early church and the history of this doctrine shows three different views of hell. In this episode, we unpack each one. In this episode, we cover:Where does the doctrine of eternal conscious torment actually come from? Conditional immortality Universal reconciliation Jesus Undefeated: Condemning The False Doctrine Of Eternal Torment.

What does it mean to say that the Bible or the Scriptures are inspired? The way we are typically taught to think about the inspiration of Scripture is that it is God-breathed and therefore it's inspired by God. In this episode, we look at biblical inspiration in another way and see how God speaks truth to us, not only through Scripture, but through a variety of means. In this episode, we cover:Looking at inspiration of Scripture through a different lens Surprising insight into 2nd Timothy 3 16-17 There is more to know than what is in the New Testament.

Unfortunately, Christians are not exempt from believing false truths. We tend to take the Bible out of context which can lead to lies and misconceptions being shared. What lie have you subscribed to only to realize you’d been misled? It’s important to understand the actual Word of God. In this discussion, we unpack 3 common lies many Christians tend to believe. In this episode, we cover:The idea that the gospel is about saying a prayer so you can go to heaven The idea that on the cross, the Father turned his face away from Jesus The idea that God is too holy to be in the presence of sin.*New episodes release every other Monday*Connect with Keith on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit the blog at keithgiles.com

Many verses in the Bible are challenging because they seem to say one thing, but after learning more of the context, you then gain a deeper understanding of the meaning. In this episode, we dissect a puzzling verse of scripture, 1 Timothy 2:15. Paul’s statements have often been misunderstood or taken out of context to insinuate that women’s salvation is contingent upon bearing children. It has often been used to make women feel that the only way they can fulfill their purpose in the body of Christ is through childbearing. By looking at the historical and cultural context of the time and location, we can clear the confusion and see that this verse has nothing to do with salvation, personal worth, or value in the kingdom of God. In this episode, we cover:The Historical reality of childbirth  Artemis worship in ancient Greece The backlash to Paul in Ephesus  Jesus Unbound.   *New episodes released every other Monday

Can you explain the gospel to a stranger? Oftentimes, people tend to arrive at their answer, not from Jesus or the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but other books in the Bible. The best place to find the answer is in Jesus’ own words. The only definition of the gospels, given in the gospels, is from the mouth of Jesus. In this episode, we dive into a version of Christianity that aligns with Jesus’ intention and explains the question, “what really is the gospel?”.In this episode, we cover:The foundational misunderstanding of the definition of the gospel Looking at Jesus’ own words for clarification.   *New episodes released every other Monday

Welcome to Second Cup With Keith. Grab a cup of coffee and join Keith Giles as he explores the restoration and transformation in Christ. In this first episode, we discuss how to approach scripture in a more Christ-centric way. We have been taught to look at the Bible as one single book; Old Testament and New Testament. However, take a look at the Bible as God tells us it was intended, through the lens of Jesus. This approach might seem radical, but it will lead us to a closer understanding of Christ.In this episode, we cover:A historical reading and interpretation of the Bible  Shifting our thinking towards a more Christ-centric view of Scripture Knowing the Father through the Son   *New episodes released every other Monday