Real Bible Rob
I am a Presbyterian USA minister who interprets the Bible in all of its messy and varied voices. I teach and preach spiritual growth to people who want an open and affirming Christianity. My social media tagline is "People say lots of things about the Bible that aren't really there."
My full-length sermons and live stream are available on YouTube: @robchrist8999 and @edmondspresbyterian132
Contact me at: epc-pcusa.org, [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Blind Man & Inherited Sin from John 9
Sometimes I get obsessed about certain parts of scripture. A favorite of mine is John 9 where the blind man makes complete fools of Pharisees & the Jewish leaders. It is fun to read by …
Mercy and Justice in Matthew 5:1-11 & Romans 3:5-8
Mercy is in the news. Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde spoke about mercy directly to the president. This caused a huge reaction, positively and negatively toward her message. When looked at…
The Abused Woman in John 8:1-11
The abuse of women is chronically under-reported. Violence against women is everywhere in scripture. Just like in society, it is sometimes condemned but it’s often not. John 8:1-11 is a…
The Devil and the Details from Luke 4:9-12, 20-29
It's fascinating how people can read the same passage and get different meanings. Sometimes they just get it plain wrong and then it is used to prop up a whole theology. Luke 4 contains…
Calvinism vs Reality: Determinism and Probability
Calvinists often pit themselves against reality and science. They cling to divine determinism and resist theological change. Why? As a young Presbyterian, I thought I knew what it meant…
To Hell with Hell from Luke 16:19-26
The dogma of Hell has caused more anxiety than any other. What is largely unknown is that Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment in the Bible is flimsy at best. Nearly all of our …
Are you really saved? from Hebrews 10:9-10, 10:26 and 6:4-6
How do you know if you are really saved? Can you lose your salvation once you are saved? Nothing has produced more anxiety and spawned more debate in Christian history. We see it in man…
Jesus Not In Control with John 2:1-5 & Philippians 2:5-8
One of the greatest challenges I face in ministry today is working with people obsessed with control. You really see this in Christian circles. Which is hugely ironic, because Christian…
Meaning of Grace with Ephesians 2:8 & Genesis 6:8
A common Christian definition of Grace is kindness that isn't deserved, a favor or boon despite who you are. This grace is far too limiting & exhibits a desire for control & authority. …
Is the ESV Bible good? Translations with a purpose.
The English Standard Version has become the favorite Bible for many Christians. Is it good? The honest answer is "sort of." It is basically the old Revised Standard Version with about 1…
Women in Ministry from Romans 16:1-7 & 1 Timothy 2:11-12
Women are in leadership roles throughout scripture. From Miriam to Deborah in the Old Testament, to Mary Magdalene and Mary Mother of Jesus, to 18 different women mentioned by Paul. Dea…
Are LGBTQ relationships biblical? 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and Romans 1:26-27
Whether LGBTQ relationships are sinful or acceptable is the hottest question in Christianity today. I would call it an obsession among Christians. It is all centered around 5 verses: 2 …
The Audacity of Hope from 1 Peter 3:13-16
Hope is hard to come by when you are embattled. 1 Peter 3:13-16 was encouragement for persecuted Christians in the 1st century. Evangelical Christians are often taught to "be prepared t…
How to read the Old Testament, comparing 2 Kings 21:1-18 & 2 Chronicles 33:10-17
Reading the Old Testament is greatly enhanced by a simple but very important exegetical practice. Always ask: 1. Who is the author?, 2. Who is the audience?, 3. What is the purpose of t…
Bible Inspiration or Inerrancy? from 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:20
Does the Bible get its authority from Inspiration or Inerrancy? The most frequently cited verse for this is 2 Tim 3:16. When you do a deep dive into the verse & its context, I don't thi…
Where did the Trinity come from? from Deuteronomy 6:4-5
The completeness and wholeness of God is described in the concept of the Trinity. Like the Shema prayer spoken by many Jews daily, it has the sense of mind, body, and spirit. Christians…
Which Jesus Will You Choose? John 18:33-37 & Revelation 5:5
Jesus' interaction with Pilate is fascinating. Jesus was in between the religious powers of the temple and the hard military power of the Romans. The Root of David was also the represen…
Women and Weapons from Ephesians 5:12-28 & 1 Timothy 2:9-15
Paul uses a lot of military imagery in Ephesians. He uses words of fealty, like soldiers who give their loyalty to their commanders. He uses words of armor, shields, and swords. Why? Be…
The Names for Jesus from Isaiah 9:6
In Isaiah 9:6, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace sounds different in Hebrew. Pehleh yoehtz ehl gaboor avee yod sar shalom also translates like a singl…
The Boy Jesus from Luke 2:41-52
It's frustrating to us that we don't know more about the biography of Jesus, but in Luke 2 we get to see Jesus as a 12-year-old boy. It's important to know that the Gospels tell us what…