Familiarity Builds Commitment by Dr. Abidan Shah
As we begin our series this weekend, we will look at the concept of familiarity, especially as it relates to the Christian life. Sometimes, individuals who have grown up in or around church will talk as though they have been jaded by the hypocrisy they claim to have witnessed among believers. However, familiarity does not always bring about contempt. In fact, familiarity with God, church, and ministry can build a sense of commitment.
End-Times Prophecy | Act Two: Preaching Matters
In this weekend’s message, we are continuing to walk through the book of Romans. Paul addresses the topic of preaching and its unique place in the plan of God. Personal evangelism is obviously important, but there is something special and important about a man of God opening the Bible and exhorting, admonishing, and encouraging a body of believers. What place does preaching have in the plan of God? Come find out this weekend!
Church Autopsy (Article)
Recently, my wife, Nicole, and I went on a tour of the historical sites in Turkey. Although the entire trip was amazing, my favorite places were the cities in the Aegean region, especially the seven cities to whom Jesus sent
Reliable: Why the Original Text is Attainable by Abidan Shah, PhD
This weekend, we will continue examining the original text of the Bible. Not only is the original text important, but it is also available to us through study and an understanding of textual criticism. Many people would have us believe that the original text is lost because we do not have the original documents. However, we will learn this weekend how to recover the original text and its impact on our understanding of the Bible. The title of this weekend’s message is “RELIABLE PART 2.”
Victory by Dr. Shah, Clearview Church
VICTORY by Dr. Shah, Clearview Church, Henderson, NC Introduction: Words can have multiple meanings. Think about words like “bark” (on a tree or a dog’s bark) or Bolt (metal fastener or lightning bolt). Then, there are words that have derived from one or the other and they have different meanings: Express—Newspaper print but then extended to refer […]
Royal – Our Humble King by Pastor Shah
OUR HUMBLE KING by Pastor Shah, Clearview Church, Henderson Introduction: Any Jungle Book fans here? Who was King Louie? He was the self-proclaimed king of all the monkeys in Jungle Book. What was his greatest wish? He wanted to be a man and stroll right into town. What did he need to make that happen? He […]
Episode 18: The Authorship of Hebrews (ft. Dr David Alan Black)
In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be talking with Dr. David Alan Black about his book on the Authorship of Hebrews. This is a subject that has divided scholars for many years. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, please tweet them to @hoipolloiradio.
God’s Unfailing Word by Pastor Abidan Shah
The book of 1 Peter in the New Testament encourages believers to remember that temporary suffering is an opportunity to make them more like Christ. He writes that, although this life is chaotic and uncertain, God’s Word is eternal and unchanging. It is only in the Bible that we can find peace, hope, and the answers to our deepest needs.
DIGGING DEEP 4 (Bible Translations) by Abidan Paul Shah
In this Summer Bible Study we will be learning how to pick the best Bible translation. Don’t be misled by the title. This is not just about picking between NIV and KJV or NASB and THE MESSAGE. We will be looking at deeper issues as to what goes behind translating the ancient languages in which the Bible was written. We will be debating issues such as “Is form more important than meaning or vice-versa?” Don’t miss this!
DIGGING DEEP 3 (Bible Translations) by Abidan Paul Shah
In this Summer Bible Study we will be learning how to pick the best Bible translation. Don’t be misled by the title. This is not just about picking between NIV and KJV or NASB and THE MESSAGE. We will be looking at deeper issues as to what goes behind translating the ancient languages in which the Bible was written. We will be debating issues such as “Is form more important than meaning or vice-versa?” Don’t miss this!
DIGGING DEEP 2 (Bible Translations) by Abidan Paul Shah
In this Summer Bible Study we will be learning how to pick the best Bible translation. Don’t be misled by the title. This is not just about picking between NIV and KJV or NASB and THE MESSAGE. We will be looking at deeper issues as to what goes behind translating the ancient languages in which the Bible was written. We will be debating issues such as “Is form more important than meaning or vice-versa?” Don’t miss this!
DIGGING DEEP 1 (Bible Translations) by Abidan Paul Shah
In this Summer Bible Study we will be learning how to pick the best Bible translation. Don’t be misled by the title. This is not just about picking between NIV and KJV or NASB and THE MESSAGE. We will be looking at deeper issues as to what goes behind translating the ancient languages in which the Bible was written. We will be debating issues such as “Is form more important than meaning or vice-versa?” Don’t miss this!
DIGGING DEEP 13 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this lesson we will tie it all together.
DIGGING DEEP 11 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this study we will focus on the Biblical Theology of the New Testament.
DIGGING DEEP 9 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this lesson we will be talking about the religious background of the Old and the New Testament.
DIGGING DEEP 8 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this lesson we will be talking about the political background of the New Testament.
DIGGING DEEP 7 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this lesson we will study the Political Background of the Old Testament.
Episode 11: Biblical Words
In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah focuses on biblical words and their meanings. Often people do poor word studies and misinterpret passages. This episode will teach you to study words in their proper contexts.
DIGGING DEEP 6 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
The region in which the biblical events took place is between the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea on the West and the Zagros Mountains and the Persian Gulf in the East and between the Amanus and Ararat Mountains in the North and the Nafud Desert and the southern tip of Sinai in the South. The New Testament expanded the region into what today are Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
DIGGING DEEP – 5 BY ABIDAN PAUL SHAH
In this session we will get a brief tour of the Biblical languages and their breakdown in words, sentences, and paragraphs.