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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. Today, Barry Cooper discusses how God has empowered all of His people for ministry.

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

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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. Today, Barry Cooper explains what is at stake in the so-called "five points of Calvinism."

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The Lord lavishes all people with His kindness, even those who ignore, belittle, or are hostile toward Him. Today, Barry Cooper explains that God’s universal patience toward a sinful creation reflects His glory in unique ways.

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When we ascribe a title to ourselves, we better be sure that we live up to the name. Today, Barry Cooper identifies the significance of the most common designation Jesus applied to Himself.

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Why did the Lord choose us to be His people? Is it because of something we did, something He did, or maybe a little bit of both? Today, Barry Cooper shows that the Bible’s answer to this question is abundantly clear.

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

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In these turbulent times, 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. Today, Barry Cooper delves into the unlimited power of God.

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If we are to be reconciled to God, we need more than forgiveness for breaking His law. We also require the righteousness of One who has kept God’s law perfectly. Today, Barry Cooper explains the critical distinction between Christ’s active and passive obedience for our salvation.

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Matthew’s gospel both begins and ends with a marvelous declaration: God is with His people. Today, Barry Cooper meditates on the meaning behind one of the names given to Christ, “Immanuel.”

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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 healing.

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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.

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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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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 action today.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/amillennialism/

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/federalism/

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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.

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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.

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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 Supper.

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Athanasius fought against one particular heresy for most of his life. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains what the heresy was--and why it was so difficult to defeat.

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

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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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/imputed-righteousness/

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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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/justification/

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

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

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

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

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If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and the Lord's heart to be present with His people.

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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. In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces the important discipline of biblical theology.

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In order to reveal Himself in the most unmistakable way imaginable, God spoke with language that our minds can understand. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers why God often uses human traits and characteristics to describe Himself in His Word.

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In His unchanging divine nature, God does not and cannot suffer. Does that mean He's unable to love us or empathize with our pain? In this episode, Barry Cooper uncovers why the doctrine of divine impassibility is wonderful news for sufferers and sinners.

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We live in a world that never stops changing. But there is One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In this episode, Barry Cooper explores the security we have in knowing the unchanging God.

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How optimistic are you about the future? In this episode, 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 of Christ.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/postmillennialism/

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"The Word became flesh" in John 1:14 means that Jesus took on a human body. But did Christ take on a human soul too? In this episode, Barry Cooper discusses a heresy that seems slightly off but actually makes a world of difference.

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If you are a Christian, your best days are ahead of you and getting closer by the moment. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers how the promised return of Jesus calls us to steward our lives faithfully and look with hope to the moment we see Him face to face.

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What makes people so obsessed about the end of the world? In this episode, Barry Cooper considers what Christians should know about the "last days" and how we ought to live in light of the promise of Christ's soon return.

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When we talk about the ascension, we aren't merely referring to Jesus' physical rising into the sky. In this episode, Barry Cooper explains that in this climactic moment, the victorious Christ rose to His throne as King of kings and Lord of lords.

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

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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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How should a local church be organized? Does everyone in any given church have the same role, or do particular people have particular responsibilities? In this episode, Barry Cooper explores what Scripture says about leadership in the local church.

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

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Though darkness and death entered the world through one man, light and life have entered through another. In this episode, Barry Cooper considers the fall of man and the promise of the Savior.

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What does it mean to be "filled with the Holy Spirit"? In this episode, Barry Cooper turns to the book of Ephesians to help grasp the truth behind this often misunderstood question.

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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 importance of studying God's Word rightly.

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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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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 Scripture avoids both of these pitfalls.

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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 heady question and the two big words that seek to answer it.

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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 powerful than them all.

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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 Christian faith apart from all other religions.

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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 God.

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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 warning for clarity on this figure's identity.

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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 meaning of the Sabbath.

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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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/irresistible-grace-simply-put/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/unconditional-election-simply-put/

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 reconcile us to God.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/penal-substitutionary-atonement/

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.

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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 Priest, has atoned for our sin and intercedes on our behalf.

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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 in the coming of Christ.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/prophet/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-inspiration-of-scripture/

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 encounter in the Old Testament are far more relevant than we realize.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/high-places/

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 of true wisdom.

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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 depictions of the gospel stir up our faith in Christ.

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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 will preserve that faith to the end.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/perseverance/

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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"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 overlooked.

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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 what role they should serve in the Christian life.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/apocrypha/

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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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 perfectly fulfilled by the Son of God.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/offices-of-christ/

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 us.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/adiaphora/

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 view of the Lord.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/hesed/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/gnosticism/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-teleological-argument/

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 considers how our Father lovingly works all things for our good.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/providence/

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 Christian creeds ever written.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-nicene-creed/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-noetic-effects-of-sin/

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 was first promised and how it is fulfilled in us today.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/pentecost/

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 speaking to His creatures.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/special-revelation/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-eternity-of-god/

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 at a safe distance.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/deism/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/miracles/

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 Millennium and the different views surrounding it.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-millennium/

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 lives and gives us a reason to thank the Lord.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-final-judgment/

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 preserve the truth of His Son.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-necessity-of-scripture/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit/

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 glory of Christ's resurrection and ours.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-resurrection/

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 goodness of God when facing the darkness of this world.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/theodicy/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-day-of-atonement/

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 enduring still.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/temple/

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, Barry Cooper explains the role of the tabernacle and the One who has fulfilled it.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/tabernacle/

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.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/contradiction-and-paradox/

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 of becoming complacent with our sin.

Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-babylonian-captivity/