feed03.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:16:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Students of the Word https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:04 -0400 To be a Christian is to be a student. The word “disciple” means “student”, and before he ascended to Heaven, Jesus’s final command to his students was that they should go into all the world and teach, making more students (Matthew 28:19-20). As Christians in the modern world, our calling is still to be students of Jesus and to help each other in fellowship as we learn about Him and from Him. We are to be Students of the Word, studying the Bible, the written word of God, as we walk as the disciples of Jesus, the living Word. My name is Corey Olsen, and I am hosting a Bible study open to anyone who would like to join me as a Student of the Word. Would you like to join me for a patient, thoughtful, and prayerful study of the Bible together, reading whole books verse by verse? en-us © 2026 Students of the Word episodic An open, close-reading Bible study hosted by Corey Olsen Corey Olsen To be a Christian is to be a student. The word “disciple” means “student”, and before he ascended to Heaven, Jesus’s final command to his students was that they should go into all the world and teach, making more students (Matthew 28:19-20). As Christians in the modern world, our calling is still to be students of Jesus and to help each other in fellowship as we learn about Him and from Him. We are to be Students of the Word, studying the Bible, the written word of God, as we walk as the disciples of Jesus, the living Word. My name is Corey Olsen, and I am hosting a Bible study open to anyone who would like to join me as a Student of the Word. Would you like to join me for a patient, thoughtful, and prayerful study of the Bible together, reading whole books verse by verse? false Bible, bible study, Jesus, Christianity, 1 John, John, Corey Olsen Corey Olsen corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org Episode 108: Command and Request https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/108 5677fbda-3706-49af-ba20-8bc3e5f56a10 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:13-18 1:30:49 false We know, we know, we know!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We know, we know, we know!

]]> We know, we know, we know!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+lt7dN3_K ]]> Episode 107: What To Not Pray For https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/107 2c1bafad-e246-4930-b1e6-df50dae238f9 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:13-18 1:42:09 false All about the sin towards death - and the not-deathwards sin!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen All about the sin towards death - and the not-deathwards sin!

]]> All about the sin towards death - and the not-deathwards sin!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+MDKEsUcI ]]> Episode 106: Concerning Mortal Sin https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/106 97ed6158-4ed0-4b48-9ae2-718cd29fa8dc Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:16 1:36:48 false At long last: "the sin not leading to death" - not to mention the sin leading to death!
(Presented with apologies for the incorrect file upload on this episode - that is been corrected! Happy Easter Weekend!)

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen At long last: "the sin not leading to death" - not to mention the sin leading to death!
(Presented with apologies for the incorrect file upload on this episode - that is been corrected! Happy Easter Weekend!)

]]> At long last: "the sin not leading to death" - not to mention the sin leading to death!
(Presented with apologies for the incorrect file upload on this episode - that is been corrected! Happy Easter Weekend!)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+-2x_oxtK ]]> Episode 105: Our Knowledge About Our Requests https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/105 425ccbdf-b20a-4f10-8ad0-dd2f7743742d Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:15 1:41:21 false Welcome back to Students of the Word! As we work our way towards that "sin that leads to death" section, let's talk about our understanding about how requesting things of God works.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Welcome back to Students of the Word! As we work our way towards that "sin that leads to death" section, let's talk about our understanding about how requesting things of God works.

]]> Welcome back to Students of the Word! As we work our way towards that "sin that leads to death" section, let's talk about our understanding about how requesting things of God works.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+ALLcleQ8 ]]> Episode 104: When God Hears Us https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/104 58000525-15c2-480f-82c9-4e6c0be77256 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:18 1:27:07 false Welcome back to Students of the Word, session 104! We're continuing our verse by verse bible study, nearing the conclusion of 1 John. Let's talk about how God is listening, and that He HEARS!

Join us for in-depth bible teaching as we explore the word of God and its profound message. This session is designed to foster spiritual growth through careful scripture reading.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Welcome back to Students of the Word, session 104! We're continuing our verse by verse bible study, nearing the conclusion of 1 John. Let's talk about how God is listening, and that He HEARS!

Join us for in-depth bible teaching as we explore the word of God and its profound message. This session is designed to foster spiritual growth through careful scripture reading.

]]> Welcome back to Students of the Word, session 104! We're continuing our verse by verse bible study, nearing the conclusion of 1 John. Let's talk about how God is listening, and that He HEARS!

Join us for in-depth bible teaching as we explore the word of God and its profound message. This session is designed to foster spiritual growth through careful scripture reading.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+tbP9OEkP ]]> Episode 103: Knowledge of the Life https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/103 92ae1a81-d3ae-43ad-a583-55ca2254af19 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:13-18 1:29:31 false Why John wrote this, and to whom...

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Why John wrote this, and to whom...

]]> Why John wrote this, and to whom...

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+3aJS-F6w ]]> Episode 102: The Son and the Life https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/102 be615c54-abf2-4698-bb24-592f8107629b Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:17 1:23:15 false We have the Testimony!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We have the Testimony!

]]> We have the Testimony!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+hqSNlYAB ]]> Episode 101: What is the Testimonious Testimony? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/101 de3df598-3e90-4257-82d3-21b9b23de544 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:11-12 1:12:11 false We've been building up to the Great Reveal: what God's testimony that we've heard so much about really says about Jesus!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We've been building up to the Great Reveal: what God's testimony that we've heard so much about really says about Jesus!

]]> We've been building up to the Great Reveal: what God's testimony that we've heard so much about really says about Jesus!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+y_cHyxrV ]]> Episode 100: Concerning Testimony https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/100 dbf90185-97b1-4f8a-9a3f-301f9be05634 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:9 1:23:59 false We're back for session 100 of "Students of the Word," continuing our verse by verse exploration of the first epistle of John. This in-depth bible study is nearing its completion, as we approach the end of this profound book of the Bible. Join us as we examine the Word of God and its enduring message.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We're back for session 100 of "Students of the Word," continuing our verse by verse exploration of the first epistle of John. This in-depth bible study is nearing its completion, as we approach the end of this profound book of the Bible. Join us as we examine the Word of God and its enduring message.

]]> We're back for session 100 of "Students of the Word," continuing our verse by verse exploration of the first epistle of John. This in-depth bible study is nearing its completion, as we approach the end of this profound book of the Bible. Join us as we examine the Word of God and its enduring message.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+dtpySuro ]]> Episode 99: The List of Witnesses https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/99 82bb078a-4718-4d10-a5a9-42a7e068f1c9 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:6-8 1:24:34 false How the Spirit is the primary witness testifying to Jesus as the Christ and Son of God, because the breath is truth - and how God's declaration makes it so.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen How the Spirit is the primary witness testifying to Jesus as the Christ and Son of God, because the breath is truth - and how God's declaration makes it so.

]]> How the Spirit is the primary witness testifying to Jesus as the Christ and Son of God, because the breath is truth - and how God's declaration makes it so.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+XrVh2rRp ]]> Episode 98: The Water and the Blood https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/98 e80159aa-4b0a-4e90-af58-ae6e0a6b89d6 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:6 1:31:54 false How Jesus Christ — the one in whom believers trust to overcome the world — came not merely through water alone, but through both water and blood, with the Spirit bearing truthful witness to this full coming as Son and Messiah.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen How Jesus Christ — the one in whom believers trust to overcome the world — came not merely through water alone, but through both water and blood, with the Spirit bearing truthful witness to this full coming as Son and Messiah.

]]> How Jesus Christ — the one in whom believers trust to overcome the world — came not merely through water alone, but through both water and blood, with the Spirit bearing truthful witness to this full coming as Son and Messiah.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+4nKDqD4R ]]> Episode 97: Faith and Vanquishing https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/97 2cf15237-d480-4c63-95c6-641f33a921d1 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:5 1:28:08 false John's incredibly precise description of who exactly is doing all this vanquishing, and in what sense is our faith the victory?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen John's incredibly precise description of who exactly is doing all this vanquishing, and in what sense is our faith the victory?

]]> John's incredibly precise description of who exactly is doing all this vanquishing, and in what sense is our faith the victory?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+H8-QDA5l ]]> Episode 96: Putting Together the Pieces https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/96 e7d982fa-5e5c-4e44-acbc-b8dbece96b19 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:4 1:44:38 false Answering all the questions and solving all the issues!

]]> Christianity,Christ,Jesus,John,1 John,New Testament,Students of the Word,Corey Olsen Answering all the questions and solving all the issues!

]]> Answering all the questions and solving all the issues!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+Fendk6Dh ]]> Episode 95: What Victory? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/95 67c6e673-e058-4c35-8e97-5260b0832a10 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5:4 1:29:31 false Overcoming!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Overcoming!

]]> Overcoming!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+MnuIxntZ ]]> Episode 94: How Hard Is It To Make the Commandments Happen? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/94 7e3662c6-79b4-4d8f-b7f8-2978112d3a81 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5 1:31:14 false Let's think hard about WHY John says we should keep the commandments.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Let's think hard about WHY John says we should keep the commandments.

]]> Let's think hard about WHY John says we should keep the commandments.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+9wuEQoCM ]]> Episode 93: Loving, Knowing, and Keeping https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/93 9e0f5b2c-7c7b-40d4-92c8-71143df07e7b Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5 1:20:49 false Let's consider what we are to do with God's commandments.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Let's consider what we are to do with God's commandments.

]]> Let's consider what we are to do with God's commandments.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+YBmoz87L ]]> Episode 92: Belief, Love, and Birth https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/92 885443d6-42a2-4cb0-97d2-59483eaefc04 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 5 1:24:58 false The deceptively simple sentence that starts 1 John 5.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen The deceptively simple sentence that starts 1 John 5.

]]> The deceptively simple sentence that starts 1 John 5.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+Zl-SieBb ]]> Episode 91: Love, Birth, and the Commandments https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/91 472192f8-86db-48a3-99a6-8c752f27a4e1 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Final Summary Review of 1 John 4 1:20:54 false We are in a war zone, but we do not fear. Perfect love drives out that fear. Let's review!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We are in a war zone, but we do not fear. Perfect love drives out that fear. Let's review!

]]> We are in a war zone, but we do not fear. Perfect love drives out that fear. Let's review!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+TMQSF8bf ]]> Episode 90: Revisiting the Commandment https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/90 c3eda650-2602-410f-ac95-dc8b668b1d72 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:15:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:18-21 1:24:27 false What John says about the one not loving his brother...

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen What John says about the one not loving his brother...

]]> What John says about the one not loving his brother...

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+upwbQpzU ]]> Episode 89: Loving First https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/89 7cb67b8a-b927-4ae7-8b72-577dc9ea2262 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:18-21 1:21:43 false Why does John return again to this topic of who loved first?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Why does John return again to this topic of who loved first?

]]> Why does John return again to this topic of who loved first?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+zNbp5vv0 ]]> Episode 88: Love and Fear https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/88 efc90f3a-fae7-4b9b-a9b7-c998b8a39378 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:18-21 1:21:10 false John begins to discuss how fear functions in our lives, and how it is driven out by love. We also look at what is meant by 'perfect' love and what John's driving at.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen John begins to discuss how fear functions in our lives, and how it is driven out by love. We also look at what is meant by 'perfect' love and what John's driving at.

]]> John begins to discuss how fear functions in our lives, and how it is driven out by love. We also look at what is meant by 'perfect' love and what John's driving at.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+TnfUgLwe ]]> Episode 87: The Completion of God's Love https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/87 0f1f8b6e-13d8-4075-ac06-b90be76a06ec Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:17 1:11:23 false Welcome back to Students of the Word! In this session, we're taking a step back to review paragraph 14 of 1 John, focusing on the main idea. It's important to look at the bigger picture and understand themes, instead of just the details. Join us as we dive into bible study!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Welcome back to Students of the Word! In this session, we're taking a step back to review paragraph 14 of 1 John, focusing on the main idea. It's important to look at the bigger picture and understand themes, instead of just the details. Join us as we dive into bible study!

]]> Welcome back to Students of the Word! In this session, we're taking a step back to review paragraph 14 of 1 John, focusing on the main idea. It's important to look at the bigger picture and understand themes, instead of just the details. Join us as we dive into bible study!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+PKrJpY3D ]]> Episode 86: In the Day of Judgment https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/86 4486a767-15a8-4a17-9000-30635e39cb58 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:16 1:17:54 false In John's courtroom drama, we've had the defense attorney, the testimony of the accuser, and we've had the witnesses. Now we get the Judge!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In John's courtroom drama, we've had the defense attorney, the testimony of the accuser, and we've had the witnesses. Now we get the Judge!

]]> In John's courtroom drama, we've had the defense attorney, the testimony of the accuser, and we've had the witnesses. Now we get the Judge!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+ka6CQoui ]]> Episode 85: Trust in the Love https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/85 78bca4f9-cce1-44c4-83b6-57b41e038101 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:45:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:16 1:11:49 false Let's look at the structure of John’s thought, where confessing Jesus as the Son of God and abiding in love frame the central truth: we have come to know and trust the love that God has in us. We examine how "God is love" forms the heart of this passage, connecting belief, love, and mutual abiding with God.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Let's look at the structure of John’s thought, where confessing Jesus as the Son of God and abiding in love frame the central truth: we have come to know and trust the love that God has in us. We examine how "God is love" forms the heart of this passage, connecting belief, love, and mutual abiding with God.

]]> Let's look at the structure of John’s thought, where confessing Jesus as the Son of God and abiding in love frame the central truth: we have come to know and trust the love that God has in us. We examine how "God is love" forms the heart of this passage, connecting belief, love, and mutual abiding with God.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+SSYqFcns ]]> Episode 84: To Say the Same https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/84 4ab284b4-fc55-4a67-af18-89ac17831c2c Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:15:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:15 1:11:38 false Join us for session 84 of Students of the Word as we continue our in depth bible study of 1 John, focusing on verse 15 in chapter 4. Discover more about this New Testament passage and gain insights for spiritual growth. Let's explore the bible together!

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Join us for session 84 of Students of the Word as we continue our in depth bible study of 1 John, focusing on verse 15 in chapter 4. Discover more about this New Testament passage and gain insights for spiritual growth. Let's explore the bible together!

]]> Join us for session 84 of Students of the Word as we continue our in depth bible study of 1 John, focusing on verse 15 in chapter 4. Discover more about this New Testament passage and gain insights for spiritual growth. Let's explore the bible together!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+Lv98Lidd ]]> Episode 83: Bearing Witness https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/83 075256e6-c9d9-4997-b18a-6640deed2be4 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:30:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:14 1:11:56 false In this session, delve into the role of believers as witnesses testifying that "the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." Through an examination of the Greek term "soter," we connect this to Old Testament patterns of deliverance, like Moses and the judges, and reflect on the world as both victim and villain in need of God’s transformative love.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session, delve into the role of believers as witnesses testifying that "the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." Through an examination of the Greek term "soter," we connect this to Old Testament patterns of deliverance, like Moses and the judges, and reflect on the world as both victim and villain in need of God’s transformative love.

]]> In this session, delve into the role of believers as witnesses testifying that "the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." Through an examination of the Greek term "soter," we connect this to Old Testament patterns of deliverance, like Moses and the judges, and reflect on the world as both victim and villain in need of God’s transformative love.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+M4yDLM-A ]]> Episode 82: Back to the Start https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/82 7740517a-2cc0-439b-9548-e8a69a88c074 Sat, 31 May 2025 23:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:14-17 1:27:38 false In this episode, we dive into 1 John, paragraph 14, where John revisits the theme of seeing and testifying, echoing the epistle’s opening. He introduces the pivotal idea of Jesus as the "Savior of the world," connecting belief in the Son with abiding in God’s love. Through a deep exploration of the Greek, we uncover how God’s love is held within us, perfecting us as we become like Him in this world, preparing us to stand confidently on the day of judgment.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this episode, we dive into 1 John, paragraph 14, where John revisits the theme of seeing and testifying, echoing the epistle’s opening. He introduces the pivotal idea of Jesus as the "Savior of the world," connecting belief in the Son with abiding in God’s love. Through a deep exploration of the Greek, we uncover how God’s love is held within us, perfecting us as we become like Him in this world, preparing us to stand confidently on the day of judgment.

]]> In this episode, we dive into 1 John, paragraph 14, where John revisits the theme of seeing and testifying, echoing the epistle’s opening. He introduces the pivotal idea of Jesus as the "Savior of the world," connecting belief in the Son with abiding in God’s love. Through a deep exploration of the Greek, we uncover how God’s love is held within us, perfecting us as we become like Him in this world, preparing us to stand confidently on the day of judgment.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+x7AybE8t ]]> Episode 81: Stepping Back https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/81 5032fded-ca9c-4f89-875b-3232f8259f98 Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A (Recap) Discussion of 1 John 2:28-4:17 1:02:01 false This Bible study session emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see the epistle's broader themes, particularly God's love, the commandment to love one another, and the assurance of abiding in Christ, while setting the stage for deeper exploration of these ideas.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen This Bible study session emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see the epistle's broader themes, particularly God's love, the commandment to love one another, and the assurance of abiding in Christ, while setting the stage for deeper exploration of these ideas.

]]> This Bible study session emphasizes the importance of stepping back to see the epistle's broader themes, particularly God's love, the commandment to love one another, and the assurance of abiding in Christ, while setting the stage for deeper exploration of these ideas.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+k3DE1OMD ]]> Episode 80: God's Breath https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/80 25688ca3-d99e-49c3-99aa-b39a169cf5a8 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:30:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:7-13 1:21:36 false Let's talk about how God has given us His Spirit, and what that has done for us.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Let's talk about how God has given us His Spirit, and what that has done for us.

]]> Let's talk about how God has given us His Spirit, and what that has done for us.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+DJjxAP8E ]]> Episode 79: Seeing God https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/79 7533a58f-43d8-4157-b3aa-e01b17a532ea Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:13 1:30:17 false What prompts John to unexpectedly declare, 'Nobody has seen God'?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen What prompts John to unexpectedly declare, 'Nobody has seen God'?

]]> What prompts John to unexpectedly declare, 'Nobody has seen God'?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+sLz6by2I ]]> Episode 78: Wherein Is Love? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/78 4ab9406f-db43-4d72-a035-63467d9269b5 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:13 1:14:29 false Once upon a time, a bible study group looked at 1 John and discussed the very good reasons why we should love each other.

]]> Once upon a time, a bible study group looked at 1 John and discussed the very good reasons why we should love each other.

]]> Once upon a time, a bible study group looked at 1 John and discussed the very good reasons why we should love each other.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+b2MYYtbE ]]> Episode 77: Love and Life https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/77 212cbb1e-0876-4687-b3cc-4042586c7967 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:13 1:34:06 false ...in which we look at how John connects being born of God with knowing the Son of God - and how this relates to the revelation of His love.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen ...in which we look at how John connects being born of God with knowing the Son of God - and how this relates to the revelation of His love.

]]> ...in which we look at how John connects being born of God with knowing the Son of God - and how this relates to the revelation of His love.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+xS6vDhG_ ]]> Episode 76: Let Us Love https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/76 8ac2f861-a96f-412e-8310-42c93d020419 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:13 1:24:06 false In what way was the love of God revealed, and why was that done?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In what way was the love of God revealed, and why was that done?

]]> In what way was the love of God revealed, and why was that done?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+TZA7OYvJ ]]> Episode 75: What is Truth? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/75 bf7ddaa9-c8af-488e-b052-1c04e468288f Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6-13 1:11:21 false A discussion on the nature of truth, and how we can recognize the spirit of truth.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A discussion on the nature of truth, and how we can recognize the spirit of truth.

]]> A discussion on the nature of truth, and how we can recognize the spirit of truth.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+x3wb46OR ]]> Episode 74: Knowing and Hearing https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/74 a6a63d66-aef3-47ff-9702-5544e3fe1808 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6 1:34:24 false We've studied Spirits both evil and of God, but what does John say about us, about those who listen to us, and how we can know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We've studied Spirits both evil and of God, but what does John say about us, about those who listen to us, and how we can know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error?

]]> We've studied Spirits both evil and of God, but what does John say about us, about those who listen to us, and how we can know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+fA-Dtlt0 ]]> Episode 73: A Worldy Discussion https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/73 d8119c16-48d0-4da2-a88f-f1ef6bc8e1ed Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6 1:17:22 false In this session we continue to focus on distinguishing between the Spirit of God and the spirit of error and what it means that some spirits are of/in/from/out of the world.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session we continue to focus on distinguishing between the Spirit of God and the spirit of error and what it means that some spirits are of/in/from/out of the world.

]]> In this session we continue to focus on distinguishing between the Spirit of God and the spirit of error and what it means that some spirits are of/in/from/out of the world.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+XXUfaipD ]]> Episode 72: Overcoming the One in the World https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/72 14576e86-de62-4884-a2d9-7b5fd7d7ed84 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6 1:27:10 false In this session we back up a bit to more thoroughly re-examine and better understand the state of being in God and overcoming spirits.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session we back up a bit to more thoroughly re-examine and better understand the state of being in God and overcoming spirits.

]]> In this session we back up a bit to more thoroughly re-examine and better understand the state of being in God and overcoming spirits.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+CtPXkEIj ]]> Episode 71: Testing the Inspiration https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/71 b3dc4912-064e-4808-a5a1-4d5fc47b7f62 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6 1:22:34 false Even more thoughts and dicussion about spirits - and why we must test them.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Even more thoughts and dicussion about spirits - and why we must test them.

]]> Even more thoughts and dicussion about spirits - and why we must test them.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+QdV4yLAy ]]> Episode 70: A Tale of Two Spirits https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/70 08029b42-7b5e-48a1-a319-4981656a8906 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:6 1:23:57 false What does it mean to test the spirits, be they of God or other source?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen What does it mean to test the spirits, be they of God or other source?

]]> What does it mean to test the spirits, be they of God or other source?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+yru-DeTc ]]> Episode 69: Spirits and Prophets https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/69 cb8b51ac-51ca-44de-9cf7-f58e2254670c Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 4:1-6 1:36:55 false We begin to discuss the commandment against trusting every spirit, and to test whether they are of God.

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We begin to discuss the commandment against trusting every spirit, and to test whether they are of God.

]]> We begin to discuss the commandment against trusting every spirit, and to test whether they are of God.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+0YdLpaFw ]]> Episode 68: The Present and Future Promise https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/68 faf6cf0b-f10f-4427-b84f-a8b69fda4f9b Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:24 1:18:54 false We talk about the degree in which the measure of sin in us - or lack of it - helps indicate the degree to which God is in us. But how do we know this?

]]> 1 john, christ, christianity, corey olsen, jesus, john, new testament, students of the word, Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We talk about the degree in which the measure of sin in us - or lack of it - helps indicate the degree to which God is in us. But how do we know this?

]]> We talk about the degree in which the measure of sin in us - or lack of it - helps indicate the degree to which God is in us. But how do we know this?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+TyMFCPgX ]]> Episode 67: Now Introducing: The Spirit https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/67 0019154b-4718-47ad-ad7a-1c34f9ca048e Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:23-24 1:24:57 false We continue to study God's great commandment, and that the one keeping the commandments abides in Him. We also spend some quality time focusing on how extremely difficult it can be to seek out the truth in the Bible, especially for someone who intends to follow the commandments within.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We continue to study God's great commandment, and that the one keeping the commandments abides in Him. We also spend some quality time focusing on how extremely difficult it can be to seek out the truth in the Bible, especially for someone who intends to follow the commandments within.

]]> We continue to study God's great commandment, and that the one keeping the commandments abides in Him. We also spend some quality time focusing on how extremely difficult it can be to seek out the truth in the Bible, especially for someone who intends to follow the commandments within.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+eAJjeqzz ]]> Episode 66: The Commandment! https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/66 0161c113-141b-4adc-964d-14c1cc2febf6 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:23 1:25:44 false We look further into the great commandment of God. John is very meticulous in his description.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We look further into the great commandment of God. John is very meticulous in his description.

]]> We look further into the great commandment of God. John is very meticulous in his description.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+e4dKDYZw ]]> Episode 65: On the Granting of Prayers https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/65 edd48805-3e58-4cff-a32e-15cd0d863cea Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:20-23 1:20:50 false Finally, we arrive at the great commandment of God. John has been leading up to this and this episode, we see it unveiled.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Finally, we arrive at the great commandment of God. John has been leading up to this and this episode, we see it unveiled.

]]> Finally, we arrive at the great commandment of God. John has been leading up to this and this episode, we see it unveiled.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+4l9wPRGD ]]> Episode 64: God's Knowledge and Ours https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/64 33c7ee34-4ebf-4dd5-8cd4-bf19ec313934 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:19 1:20:12 false "This is how we know..." The way John assures us that we are in truth is very complicated. Let's try to untangle it.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen "This is how we know..." The way John assures us that we are in truth is very complicated. Let's try to untangle it.

]]> "This is how we know..." The way John assures us that we are in truth is very complicated. Let's try to untangle it.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+uOcv_sGh ]]> Episode 63: What Is Love? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/63 34fe2b96-171d-4fab-93cb-2331ca3d591b Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:19 1:21:45 false How can we know that we are of the truth?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen How can we know that we are of the truth?

]]> How can we know that we are of the truth?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+mvF-jz9J ]]> Episode 62: Works of Love https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/62 d635ffb3-c5e0-4c07-9640-63ae0563988f Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:45:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:18 1:26:10 false Join us as we begin a detailed analysis of the importance of "words, deeds, and truth." We also discuss how "brothers" implies the sibling connection of Cain and Abel somewhat differently than the colloquial "brothers and sisters."

Bonus word: Teknia!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Join us as we begin a detailed analysis of the importance of "words, deeds, and truth." We also discuss how "brothers" implies the sibling connection of Cain and Abel somewhat differently than the colloquial "brothers and sisters."

Bonus word: Teknia!

]]> Join us as we begin a detailed analysis of the importance of "words, deeds, and truth." We also discuss how "brothers" implies the sibling connection of Cain and Abel somewhat differently than the colloquial "brothers and sisters."

Bonus word: Teknia!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+Fbc0GGoW ]]> Episode 61: The Life of the World https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/61 fbb39373-eceb-4eab-b2db-e34b14340347 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:16-17 1:23:25 false While exploring the various different meanings of the word 'life,' we really get to the 'guts' of the matter.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen While exploring the various different meanings of the word 'life,' we really get to the 'guts' of the matter.

]]> While exploring the various different meanings of the word 'life,' we really get to the 'guts' of the matter.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+X2djo4BK ]]> Episode 60: Knowing Love and Life https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/60 1a5760de-e36b-4019-a89d-e7ba71ac9b4a Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:16-18 1:23:42 false That big verb: 'KNOWING' - and the way in which John applies it to love and life.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen That big verb: 'KNOWING' - and the way in which John applies it to love and life.

]]> That big verb: 'KNOWING' - and the way in which John applies it to love and life.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+ZgtcBkI0 ]]> Episode 59: Choosing Life and Losing Life https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/59 839877d5-04fa-45a0-a03e-1e397a079113 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:16 1:28:32 false In verses 14 and 15, we looked at murder and hatred. Today we ask the question: what exactly is this laying down of one's life?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In verses 14 and 15, we looked at murder and hatred. Today we ask the question: what exactly is this laying down of one's life?

]]> In verses 14 and 15, we looked at murder and hatred. Today we ask the question: what exactly is this laying down of one's life?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+iZ4qItEU ]]> Episode 58: A Life And Death Situation https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/58 2a219321-2b31-46f6-8920-28cd32f0b59c Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:14 & 15 1:33:59 false In verse 13, we started exploring the concept of death. Now, we delve into the profound subject of murder. What does it truly mean to murder, and how does hatred play a role in this act? Join us as we unpack these complex questions.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In verse 13, we started exploring the concept of death. Now, we delve into the profound subject of murder. What does it truly mean to murder, and how does hatred play a role in this act? Join us as we unpack these complex questions.

]]> In verse 13, we started exploring the concept of death. Now, we delve into the profound subject of murder. What does it truly mean to murder, and how does hatred play a role in this act? Join us as we unpack these complex questions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+3iv9WNh6 ]]> Episode 57: Abiding in Death https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/57 9fe1cd5f-5adb-43b2-9d2a-f72f299043de Thu, 23 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:14 1:27:08 false Today we look at John's interesting expansion of the topic from just discussing Cain to one of the wider world, death and life.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Today we look at John's interesting expansion of the topic from just discussing Cain to one of the wider world, death and life.

]]> Today we look at John's interesting expansion of the topic from just discussing Cain to one of the wider world, death and life.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+iCfgeWyW ]]> Episode 56: Why, Cain? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/56 9df1da62-4231-42d8-a22a-7ca6d1049cfc Mon, 13 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:12-16 1:24:20 false We continue to examine how the order to 'love your brother' constrasts with the example of Cain and Abel. What does this sibling relationship demonstrate to us, and what does it imply about our positions as children of God?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We continue to examine how the order to 'love your brother' constrasts with the example of Cain and Abel. What does this sibling relationship demonstrate to us, and what does it imply about our positions as children of God?

]]> We continue to examine how the order to 'love your brother' constrasts with the example of Cain and Abel. What does this sibling relationship demonstrate to us, and what does it imply about our positions as children of God?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+EWO60ruN ]]> Episode 55: Loving or Slaying https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/55 231b88f6-5b94-4eea-a2ff-0b4fb3d43c85 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:12 1:33:13 false This week we turn from the positive message about loving your brother to the (rather extreme) negative example: Cain. But why does John reach for this extreme example?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen This week we turn from the positive message about loving your brother to the (rather extreme) negative example: Cain. But why does John reach for this extreme example?

]]> This week we turn from the positive message about loving your brother to the (rather extreme) negative example: Cain. But why does John reach for this extreme example?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+jV_U4qSE ]]> Episode 54: Speaking of Not Loving Your Brother... https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/54 310e513a-ba53-4cf1-8912-24b8c11d3501 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:11-18 1:21:06 false We look more closely at John's definitions of loving one another and loving God.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We look more closely at John's definitions of loving one another and loving God.

]]> We look more closely at John's definitions of loving one another and loving God.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+kVnr3aVy ]]> Episode 53: How to Do Righteousness https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/53 7d33588d-7edd-43cb-a6b4-769f9e5b701c Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:11-18 1:17:56 false We begin to understand the connection between loving one another and loving God - and what the opposite might mean.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We begin to understand the connection between loving one another and loving God - and what the opposite might mean.

]]> We begin to understand the connection between loving one another and loving God - and what the opposite might mean.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+RvBA5WH6 ]]> Episode 52: The Revelation of the Children https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/52 3a58b71d-6504-4bd7-bf2c-cf1ae8a6f163 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:7-10 1:11:36 false A breakthrough in our discussion of 1 John 3:7-10 as we come to grips with the meaning of John's convicting words.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A breakthrough in our discussion of 1 John 3:7-10 as we come to grips with the meaning of John's convicting words.

]]> A breakthrough in our discussion of 1 John 3:7-10 as we come to grips with the meaning of John's convicting words.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+WsBsuL33 ]]> Episode 51: Doing and Being https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/51 8f896e8d-c2fe-4a4c-8f72-6d6019185c78 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:7-9 1:11:03 false We devote additional study to these important verses.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We devote additional study to these important verses.

]]> We devote additional study to these important verses.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+XapkvbJ7 ]]> Episode 50: The Imperative to Abide https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/50 61b6df00-7a71-47fc-a378-4f97dd19e548 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:7-9 1:04:38 false In this abbreviated study time, we spend more time focusing on 1 John 3:8&9.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this abbreviated study time, we spend more time focusing on 1 John 3:8&9.

]]> In this abbreviated study time, we spend more time focusing on 1 John 3:8&9.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+SZEdXSkR ]]> Episode 49: Sin: The Big Picture https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/49 9140b1f7-f530-4f7b-ae4f-01cc5f822e22 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:7-9 1:40:16 false ...in which we finally begin to focus more closely on this vital, but sometimes troubling, verse 8.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen ...in which we finally begin to focus more closely on this vital, but sometimes troubling, verse 8.

]]> ...in which we finally begin to focus more closely on this vital, but sometimes troubling, verse 8.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+aXKnoFxs ]]> Episode 48: Do Not Be Led Astray https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/48 675eb901-ecc8-4184-a42a-bbdd655bfa5c Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:7-9 1:22:08 false This week we survey verses 7-9 of 1 John 3, a section that seems to serve as a glue, holding together the other adjoining sections that we will examine more closely in the future. And who is this Diablo fellow, anyway?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen This week we survey verses 7-9 of 1 John 3, a section that seems to serve as a glue, holding together the other adjoining sections that we will examine more closely in the future. And who is this Diablo fellow, anyway?

]]> This week we survey verses 7-9 of 1 John 3, a section that seems to serve as a glue, holding together the other adjoining sections that we will examine more closely in the future. And who is this Diablo fellow, anyway?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+hKNa9vYA ]]> Episode 47: The Problem Verse https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/47 48637b4f-ab34-4333-a6c9-1a064e3699e4 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:6 1:41:37 false In this lesson, our focus is on a verse that has proven to be problematic for so many people.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this lesson, our focus is on a verse that has proven to be problematic for so many people.

]]> In this lesson, our focus is on a verse that has proven to be problematic for so many people.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+0-hf4eTW ]]> Episode 46: God and Sin https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/46 7748586b-f84c-43c7-bb91-ad1ac13b0c97 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:4-5 1:27:21 false In this lesson, Corey deep-dives into verse 5 of chapter 3, focusing on what is meant by the taking away of sin.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this lesson, Corey deep-dives into verse 5 of chapter 3, focusing on what is meant by the taking away of sin.

]]> In this lesson, Corey deep-dives into verse 5 of chapter 3, focusing on what is meant by the taking away of sin.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+2veX8w-e ]]> Episode 45: Sin and the Law https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/45 2cfc6edf-6732-4c87-9c6b-1abeaa9bb681 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:4-10 1:27:36 false In this lesson, as we spend some time in review of the abiding in Him and living in righteousness, and of our destiny to be like Him. We then turn to 3:4-10 and look at sin and lawlessness. In turning to this paragraph, we look at the heart of the struggles that many people have with 1 John: the hard words that no one who abides in Him sins, and no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. A close look at the meaning of the word 'sin' in this context is warranted!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this lesson, as we spend some time in review of the abiding in Him and living in righteousness, and of our destiny to be like Him. We then turn to 3:4-10 and look at sin and lawlessness. In turning to this paragraph, we look at the heart of the struggles that many people have with 1 John: the hard words that no one who abides in Him sins, and no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. A close look at the meaning of the word 'sin' in this context is warranted!

]]> In this lesson, as we spend some time in review of the abiding in Him and living in righteousness, and of our destiny to be like Him. We then turn to 3:4-10 and look at sin and lawlessness. In turning to this paragraph, we look at the heart of the struggles that many people have with 1 John: the hard words that no one who abides in Him sins, and no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. A close look at the meaning of the word 'sin' in this context is warranted!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+OVZwdtWt ]]> Episode 44: Hope and Holiness https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/44 29f6fefd-9c81-426f-a7fd-87394e236f9a Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:3 1:26:53 false In this lesson, as we learn more about who we are, and who we are going to become, we study how everyone with the hope on Him, The Pure One, purifies themselves - and about the causal relationship between this and His own purity.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this lesson, as we learn more about who we are, and who we are going to become, we study how everyone with the hope on Him, The Pure One, purifies themselves - and about the causal relationship between this and His own purity.

]]> In this lesson, as we learn more about who we are, and who we are going to become, we study how everyone with the hope on Him, The Pure One, purifies themselves - and about the causal relationship between this and His own purity.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+NSasyi-o ]]> Episode 43: What We Will Be https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/43 c84ea37e-7ae9-43a5-9d74-2c6e4509f9c3 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:2 1:30:21 false We are the children of God, but we do not yet appear so. When he appears, then we will be like Him.

But what does it mean that he will appear, and what will we then be?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We are the children of God, but we do not yet appear so. When he appears, then we will be like Him.

But what does it mean that he will appear, and what will we then be?

]]> We are the children of God, but we do not yet appear so. When he appears, then we will be like Him.

But what does it mean that he will appear, and what will we then be?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+yNprIlTf ]]> Episode 42: The Knowledge of the World https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/42 3fefe97d-7e16-40f5-ac64-da58678ad0e4 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:2 1:26:26 false Because we are called children of God, The world doesn't know us ... but also because it doesn't know Him.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Because we are called children of God, The world doesn't know us ... but also because it doesn't know Him.

]]> Because we are called children of God, The world doesn't know us ... but also because it doesn't know Him.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+58NSfre3 ]]> Episode 41: Children of God https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/41 5a47f70f-17fe-4d1c-8088-f7c1c58357a3 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 3:1 1:38:47 false Before moving on to chapter 3, we review what we've learned from chapters 1 and 2.
In particular, the relationship between abiding, being born of, and the anointing is considered.

In chapter 3, we highlight the astounding idea that being called children of God is indicative of God's great love for us.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Before moving on to chapter 3, we review what we've learned from chapters 1 and 2.
In particular, the relationship between abiding, being born of, and the anointing is considered.

In chapter 3, we highlight the astounding idea that being called children of God is indicative of God's great love for us.

]]> Before moving on to chapter 3, we review what we've learned from chapters 1 and 2.
In particular, the relationship between abiding, being born of, and the anointing is considered.

In chapter 3, we highlight the astounding idea that being called children of God is indicative of God's great love for us.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+WP2L6qkH ]]> Episode 40: Knowing and Doing Righteousness https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/40 fe95ddfc-782a-4429-b9cd-df81a9dd979f Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:28 1:29:58 false A Discussion of 1 John 2:28: Finally: Paragraph 8!
The big word today is 'righteousness!' This seems to be a word associated with birth and parentage - but is there more?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:28: Finally: Paragraph 8!
The big word today is 'righteousness!' This seems to be a word associated with birth and parentage - but is there more?

]]> A Discussion of 1 John 2:28: Finally: Paragraph 8!
The big word today is 'righteousness!' This seems to be a word associated with birth and parentage - but is there more?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+GHpf_UEL ]]> Episode 39: Boldness and Shame https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/39 56463def-4cd3-4592-8fdc-b7fbbde9a59d Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:27 1:31:24 false A Discussion of 1 John 2:27-8: What would it mean to shrink away from Him in shame "in His coming?"

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:27-8: What would it mean to shrink away from Him in shame "in His coming?"

]]> A Discussion of 1 John 2:27-8: What would it mean to shrink away from Him in shame "in His coming?"

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+OKn84ZEq ]]> Episode 38: The Anointing: What, How and Why https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/38 2052c9b6-42e8-4ed5-9422-e8b9bbbb9d5a Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:27 1:15:40 false A Discussion of 1 John 2:27: What is the anointing, who has it, how do we get it, and what is it for? And what does it tell us about the anointed one?

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:27: What is the anointing, who has it, how do we get it, and what is it for? And what does it tell us about the anointed one?

]]> A Discussion of 1 John 2:27: What is the anointing, who has it, how do we get it, and what is it for? And what does it tell us about the anointed one?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+ICeDhh6Q ]]> Episode 37: Anointing and Abiding https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/37 8d232509-43ba-47b3-987a-36d5ef13d0bf Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:26 1:26:34 false Today: The Great Big Confusing Verse!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Today: The Great Big Confusing Verse!

]]> Today: The Great Big Confusing Verse!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+F7KqMqdF ]]> Episode 36: The 'Leading Astray' Ones https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/36 8641319c-8655-4b3e-bba1-f9dad12ca1e0 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-26 1:25:40 false Finally: we move into verse 26 of 1 John Chapter 2!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Finally: we move into verse 26 of 1 John Chapter 2!

]]> Finally: we move into verse 26 of 1 John Chapter 2!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+hwPq9GKm ]]> Episode 35: The Chrisma and the Abiding https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/35 4c0b5910-b51c-4caa-bcd6-c6efaa9220ae Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25 1:35:34 false A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25, in which we abide in these verses for so long, you may wonder if you are already experiencing eternal life! Nonetheless, we must get to the bottom of them!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25, in which we abide in these verses for so long, you may wonder if you are already experiencing eternal life! Nonetheless, we must get to the bottom of them!

]]> A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25, in which we abide in these verses for so long, you may wonder if you are already experiencing eternal life! Nonetheless, we must get to the bottom of them!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+9HaJWmqZ ]]> Episode 34: The 'Denying the Father and the Son' Ones https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/34 dd54e7cb-12ee-4892-b420-d19c050afb62 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25 1:17:21 false The one who denies that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed one, is a liar.
The one who denies Jesus and the Father is the antichrist, the anti-anointed one.
We explore this theme in this episode, a Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen The one who denies that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed one, is a liar.
The one who denies Jesus and the Father is the antichrist, the anti-anointed one.
We explore this theme in this episode, a Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25.

]]> The one who denies that Jesus is the Christ, the anointed one, is a liar.
The one who denies Jesus and the Father is the antichrist, the anti-anointed one.
We explore this theme in this episode, a Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+49icDOUO ]]> Episode 33: Speaking and Having https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/33 515292f0-7f76-4d6b-be81-8f04b678f878 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25 1:25:17 false We take another, closer look at these compelling verses, and at the anointing, the anti-anointing, liars and the truth, denying the Father and the Son, and abiding.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We take another, closer look at these compelling verses, and at the anointing, the anti-anointing, liars and the truth, denying the Father and the Son, and abiding.

]]> We take another, closer look at these compelling verses, and at the anointing, the anti-anointing, liars and the truth, denying the Father and the Son, and abiding.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+NEUzgZ8k ]]> Episode 32: What Do We Know? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/32 a79d0fdf-da3d-4337-aa0b-06dec61be0ab Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25 1:20:37 false Lets talk about what it is that John says we all know - and what it is that is empowering us to know it.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Lets talk about what it is that John says we all know - and what it is that is empowering us to know it.

]]> Lets talk about what it is that John says we all know - and what it is that is empowering us to know it.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+4sqVnmc- ]]> Episode 31: Made Manifest https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/31 5c2d4f6a-59be-4159-a935-02249d5fb3f7 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-25 1:33:34 false More antichrist talk? A further exploration of "those who went out from us."

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen More antichrist talk? A further exploration of "those who went out from us."

]]> More antichrist talk? A further exploration of "those who went out from us."

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+RMgb3gK4 ]]> Episode 30: We've Had One Antichrist, Yes. But What About Other Antichrists? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/30 cd859708-e4af-4f67-b6b9-6ed98f0ba178 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-20 1:27:54 false We unwind the long and entangled discussion that John gives us on antichrist in verses 2:18-20, paying close attention to the "they went out from us" passage.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We unwind the long and entangled discussion that John gives us on antichrist in verses 2:18-20, paying close attention to the "they went out from us" passage.

]]> We unwind the long and entangled discussion that John gives us on antichrist in verses 2:18-20, paying close attention to the "they went out from us" passage.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+Wumaj4wZ ]]> Episode 29: On the Coming of Antichrist https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/29 5bb0789d-618e-4dfe-be94-8eb5087f0739 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:18-20 1:34:51 false A big day for Students of the Word, as we start not only a new section but begin to read about antichrist and the last days. We take as careful a look as we can at the meaning of antichrist, and try to distance ourselves from the cultural associations that surround us in order to try best to discern the meaning in the text. This also leads to an examination of what is meant by an anointed one.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen A big day for Students of the Word, as we start not only a new section but begin to read about antichrist and the last days. We take as careful a look as we can at the meaning of antichrist, and try to distance ourselves from the cultural associations that surround us in order to try best to discern the meaning in the text. This also leads to an examination of what is meant by an anointed one.

]]> A big day for Students of the Word, as we start not only a new section but begin to read about antichrist and the last days. We take as careful a look as we can at the meaning of antichrist, and try to distance ourselves from the cultural associations that surround us in order to try best to discern the meaning in the text. This also leads to an examination of what is meant by an anointed one.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+bTrXm0Pa ]]> Episode 28: Abiding to the Age in the Last Hour https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/28 4e89c30f-e5e6-4ed5-9da1-9d5ea3fa48aa Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:15-20 1:20:29 false What is abiding? How does abiding in Christ empower us to overcome the Evil One? In this episode we explore exactly those questions.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen What is abiding? How does abiding in Christ empower us to overcome the Evil One? In this episode we explore exactly those questions.

]]> What is abiding? How does abiding in Christ empower us to overcome the Evil One? In this episode we explore exactly those questions.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+B74qMgp1 ]]> Episode 27: The Serpent in the Garden https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/27 3f09cacb-abdb-4c87-a3e5-5ce7ba57c2aa Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:15-17 1:18:06 false In chapter 3, we examine the apparent contradiction: God loves the world, and we are to be like God, so why do those who love the world, and the things in it, not have God in them? The astounding answer is in Genesis.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In chapter 3, we examine the apparent contradiction: God loves the world, and we are to be like God, so why do those who love the world, and the things in it, not have God in them? The astounding answer is in Genesis.

]]> In chapter 3, we examine the apparent contradiction: God loves the world, and we are to be like God, so why do those who love the world, and the things in it, not have God in them? The astounding answer is in Genesis.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+f5d96lIY ]]> Episode 26: Loving The Things in the World https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/26 3bc76b6d-0ac9-4f7f-96b8-54832172ab2f Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of I John 2:15-17 1:31:53 false In this episode we deep-dive into I John 2:15-17 and the many different ways John could be using the word 'love' as it relates to loving the world, and the things in it.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this episode we deep-dive into I John 2:15-17 and the many different ways John could be using the word 'love' as it relates to loving the world, and the things in it.

]]> In this episode we deep-dive into I John 2:15-17 and the many different ways John could be using the word 'love' as it relates to loving the world, and the things in it.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+e8HZ0rpl ]]> Episode 25: Our Love, God's Love https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/25 c33012e2-e20c-4073-8158-41d2670e4781 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:12-15 1:14:53 false Before moving on to verse 15, we spend some time again reviewing the poetic section of verses 12-14. One last time we explore the three questions we must ask when we encounter poetic material.
The admonition not to love the world is considered.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Before moving on to verse 15, we spend some time again reviewing the poetic section of verses 12-14. One last time we explore the three questions we must ask when we encounter poetic material.
The admonition not to love the world is considered.

]]> Before moving on to verse 15, we spend some time again reviewing the poetic section of verses 12-14. One last time we explore the three questions we must ask when we encounter poetic material.
The admonition not to love the world is considered.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+dN8_HuqC ]]> Episode 24: So, Whom Are You Writing To, Again? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/24 7cce5db6-5173-44d9-89d2-17ab7a03e4bb Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:12-14 1:19:35 false We return to the poetry found in 1 John 2:12-14. This time we consider the question of how the poem is connected to the rest of the text and why it has been inserted where it was.

Then the relationships between the various chiastic parallel components are compared and contrasted, and an understanding of how these connections impact the overall message is sought.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We return to the poetry found in 1 John 2:12-14. This time we consider the question of how the poem is connected to the rest of the text and why it has been inserted where it was.

Then the relationships between the various chiastic parallel components are compared and contrasted, and an understanding of how these connections impact the overall message is sought.

]]> We return to the poetry found in 1 John 2:12-14. This time we consider the question of how the poem is connected to the rest of the text and why it has been inserted where it was.

Then the relationships between the various chiastic parallel components are compared and contrasted, and an understanding of how these connections impact the overall message is sought.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+jHLG6Ejc ]]> Episode 23: Not Skipping the Poetry https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/23 53b8685e-28de-40c8-a0ad-7dc2e6d97e00 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:12-14 1:39:32 false In 1 John 2:12-14, John gives a heartfelt address to three different groups within the Christian community - children, fathers and young people - conveying words of encouragement and assurance. His message reinforces the believers' confidence in their relationship with God through Christ and that the foundation of a faith in Christ provides the means to conquer challenges and grow closer to God.

In this episode the poetic nature of these verses is considered. We question why we have broken into poetry in the first place, and why the author thought a poetic structure was important. Then the poetic structure itself is very closely examined.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In 1 John 2:12-14, John gives a heartfelt address to three different groups within the Christian community - children, fathers and young people - conveying words of encouragement and assurance. His message reinforces the believers' confidence in their relationship with God through Christ and that the foundation of a faith in Christ provides the means to conquer challenges and grow closer to God.

In this episode the poetic nature of these verses is considered. We question why we have broken into poetry in the first place, and why the author thought a poetic structure was important. Then the poetic structure itself is very closely examined.

]]> In 1 John 2:12-14, John gives a heartfelt address to three different groups within the Christian community - children, fathers and young people - conveying words of encouragement and assurance. His message reinforces the believers' confidence in their relationship with God through Christ and that the foundation of a faith in Christ provides the means to conquer challenges and grow closer to God.

In this episode the poetic nature of these verses is considered. We question why we have broken into poetry in the first place, and why the author thought a poetic structure was important. Then the poetic structure itself is very closely examined.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+WdZfpkCu ]]> Episode 22: Why Are You Writing? https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/22 f1198d3d-1720-4b22-b7c1-c603ed3e6954 Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John 2:7-14 1:18:30 false This is a convicting exploration of 1 John 2:7-11, about the connection between loving our brother and loving the Father, what that love looks like, and how this love affects our position within either the Light or the darkness.

John's many reasons for writing are then examined in verses 12-14, with an emphasis on WHO the letter is for, starting with who is meant by the "little children".

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen This is a convicting exploration of 1 John 2:7-11, about the connection between loving our brother and loving the Father, what that love looks like, and how this love affects our position within either the Light or the darkness.

John's many reasons for writing are then examined in verses 12-14, with an emphasis on WHO the letter is for, starting with who is meant by the "little children".

]]> This is a convicting exploration of 1 John 2:7-11, about the connection between loving our brother and loving the Father, what that love looks like, and how this love affects our position within either the Light or the darkness.

John's many reasons for writing are then examined in verses 12-14, with an emphasis on WHO the letter is for, starting with who is meant by the "little children".

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+tckMOTeI ]]> Episode 21: The Stumblingblock in Me https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/21 cd7742a6-bd7a-45dd-bd20-5cafb99d1e1b Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:11 1:24:05 false In this episode, we spend a good bit of time wrestling with the word choice and syntax of 2:10-11, and in doing so, we stumble across some interesting patterns and questions that shed light on the whole paragraph that we are finishing.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this episode, we spend a good bit of time wrestling with the word choice and syntax of 2:10-11, and in doing so, we stumble across some interesting patterns and questions that shed light on the whole paragraph that we are finishing.

]]> In this episode, we spend a good bit of time wrestling with the word choice and syntax of 2:10-11, and in doing so, we stumble across some interesting patterns and questions that shed light on the whole paragraph that we are finishing.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+0YisVv7K ]]> Episode 20: Love and Hatred https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/20 09a51708-e907-4c06-a74e-2e0e2360b6e3 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A Discussion of 1 John 2:9-10 1:25:38 false We begin today by returning to verse 9 and thinking through what exactly it means to hate your brother. Do we let ourselves off this charge too easily on some technicality or other? Then in verse 10 we consider the implications of John's assertion that the one loving his brother abides in the light. Tune in next time for more on stumblingblocks!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We begin today by returning to verse 9 and thinking through what exactly it means to hate your brother. Do we let ourselves off this charge too easily on some technicality or other? Then in verse 10 we consider the implications of John's assertion that the one loving his brother abides in the light. Tune in next time for more on stumblingblocks!

]]> We begin today by returning to verse 9 and thinking through what exactly it means to hate your brother. Do we let ourselves off this charge too easily on some technicality or other? Then in verse 10 we consider the implications of John's assertion that the one loving his brother abides in the light. Tune in next time for more on stumblingblocks!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+jEkcVIVC ]]> Episode 19: Abiding in the Light https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/19 ca55e4cb-cf67-4e00-a86f-28e3752e5252 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:8-9 1:19:40 false We start by going back and putting John's statements about the darkness passing away and the true light shining into the larger context of John's teaching in the epistle thus far, looking more closely at the plain meaning of John's words. Doing so leads us to a shocking conclusion! We will then go on to begin discussion of verse 9, in which we will ask who exactly our brother is and in which we will discover hope and redemption in the end of the verse.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen We start by going back and putting John's statements about the darkness passing away and the true light shining into the larger context of John's teaching in the epistle thus far, looking more closely at the plain meaning of John's words. Doing so leads us to a shocking conclusion! We will then go on to begin discussion of verse 9, in which we will ask who exactly our brother is and in which we will discover hope and redemption in the end of the verse.

]]> We start by going back and putting John's statements about the darkness passing away and the true light shining into the larger context of John's teaching in the epistle thus far, looking more closely at the plain meaning of John's words. Doing so leads us to a shocking conclusion! We will then go on to begin discussion of verse 9, in which we will ask who exactly our brother is and in which we will discover hope and redemption in the end of the verse.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+XO_tAc77 ]]> Episode 18: This Past Darkness https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/18 37f4f9b2-2454-4afe-8568-c1624e76219d Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of 1 John 2:8 1:22:50 false So, hang on -- is the commandment old, or is it new? And in what sense is it true in both Jesus and in us? And what does this have to do with the light and the darkness? This verse is pretty puzzling, even for John, so let's see if we can work through it together.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen So, hang on -- is the commandment old, or is it new? And in what sense is it true in both Jesus and in us? And what does this have to do with the light and the darkness? This verse is pretty puzzling, even for John, so let's see if we can work through it together.

]]> So, hang on -- is the commandment old, or is it new? And in what sense is it true in both Jesus and in us? And what does this have to do with the light and the darkness? This verse is pretty puzzling, even for John, so let's see if we can work through it together.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+pFo40KJ3 ]]> Episode 17: Something Old, Something New https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/17 80d296d7-4864-43c9-83a8-0efc36c991b0 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:7 1:13:33 false After a look back at how paragraph three fits into the big picture, we plunge ahead into a discussion of I John 2:7, the first verse in paragraph four. Our discussion contains some fun explorations of the Greek, in which we look at the potential implications of John's choice for the pairing "old" and "new", have some fun with verb tenses, and think about the many relevant senses of the phrase "from the beginning."

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen After a look back at how paragraph three fits into the big picture, we plunge ahead into a discussion of I John 2:7, the first verse in paragraph four. Our discussion contains some fun explorations of the Greek, in which we look at the potential implications of John's choice for the pairing "old" and "new", have some fun with verb tenses, and think about the many relevant senses of the phrase "from the beginning."

]]> After a look back at how paragraph three fits into the big picture, we plunge ahead into a discussion of I John 2:7, the first verse in paragraph four. Our discussion contains some fun explorations of the Greek, in which we look at the potential implications of John's choice for the pairing "old" and "new", have some fun with verb tenses, and think about the many relevant senses of the phrase "from the beginning."

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+GoqIxe3i ]]> Episode 16: We Ought Just as He Walked to Walk https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/16 234ec723-8395-488c-8851-e7eb4c27fc41 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of 1 John 2:6 1:22:56 false The last sentence of John's third paragraph brings together all the terms that he has been throwing around in this third paragrah, as well as bringing back one or two from paragraph two and introducing a big new one as well. It is a wonderfully rich and dense sentence, not to mention really tangled up and hard to to follow -- until we notice that John is doing something completely brilliant and beautiful through his apparently convoluted syntax!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen The last sentence of John's third paragraph brings together all the terms that he has been throwing around in this third paragrah, as well as bringing back one or two from paragraph two and introducing a big new one as well. It is a wonderfully rich and dense sentence, not to mention really tangled up and hard to to follow -- until we notice that John is doing something completely brilliant and beautiful through his apparently convoluted syntax!

]]> The last sentence of John's third paragraph brings together all the terms that he has been throwing around in this third paragrah, as well as bringing back one or two from paragraph two and introducing a big new one as well. It is a wonderfully rich and dense sentence, not to mention really tangled up and hard to to follow -- until we notice that John is doing something completely brilliant and beautiful through his apparently convoluted syntax!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+bTScksxu ]]> Episode 15: The Perfect Love of God https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/15 12359980-7d33-4a23-8636-2efb531c84f6 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:4-5 1:22:00 false Today we went back to complete out discussion not only of I John 2:4 but of the parallel statement that completes the sentence: I John 2:5. We have a lot of very fruitful discussion of what it means to "keep" Jesus's commandments, and then explored the rich and powerful idea of "perfecting" the love of God.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Today we went back to complete out discussion not only of I John 2:4 but of the parallel statement that completes the sentence: I John 2:5. We have a lot of very fruitful discussion of what it means to "keep" Jesus's commandments, and then explored the rich and powerful idea of "perfecting" the love of God.

]]> Today we went back to complete out discussion not only of I John 2:4 but of the parallel statement that completes the sentence: I John 2:5. We have a lot of very fruitful discussion of what it means to "keep" Jesus's commandments, and then explored the rich and powerful idea of "perfecting" the love of God.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+w1FcfCZz ]]> Episode 14: Knowing that You Know God https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/14 bc6a5ba4-db23-46ea-9ec6-e1bfc4527164 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:3-4 1:16:14 false After a look back over where we have come from, we begin discussing the third paragraph of John's epistle, starting in chapter 2, verse 3. After all those "if" statements about deceiving ourselves and making God a liar, we may want to know: How can we be sure? How do we know if we are in community with God? John addresses that squarely in his third paragraph.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen After a look back over where we have come from, we begin discussing the third paragraph of John's epistle, starting in chapter 2, verse 3. After all those "if" statements about deceiving ourselves and making God a liar, we may want to know: How can we be sure? How do we know if we are in community with God? John addresses that squarely in his third paragraph.

]]> After a look back over where we have come from, we begin discussing the third paragraph of John's epistle, starting in chapter 2, verse 3. After all those "if" statements about deceiving ourselves and making God a liar, we may want to know: How can we be sure? How do we know if we are in community with God? John addresses that squarely in his third paragraph.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+46ZdH8iO ]]> Episode 13: Propitiation for the Whole World https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/13 71569dc2-c2c4-402a-80a6-6da2e99c1569 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:2 1:29:58 false In this second half of the last sentence of this big second paragraph of the epistle, we learn not only more about the nature of Jesus's work for us, but the magnitude of its cleansing power.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this second half of the last sentence of this big second paragraph of the epistle, we learn not only more about the nature of Jesus's work for us, but the magnitude of its cleansing power.

]]> In this second half of the last sentence of this big second paragraph of the epistle, we learn not only more about the nature of Jesus's work for us, but the magnitude of its cleansing power.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+XfM7ROVg ]]> Episode 12: And Now, But If https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/12 20e5c9af-1f5e-45f2-b0b0-17cb1fc03701 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 2:1 1:33:59 false Turning to the second chapter of I John and ready to begin the third paragraph of the epistle, I suddenly realize that we are actually still in the second paragraph! The rhetorical shift at the start of the second chapter seems not to open a new idea, but to begin the conclusion of the previous series of parallel ideas. And in that conclusion, John explains the simple but profound status of our relationship with sin.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Turning to the second chapter of I John and ready to begin the third paragraph of the epistle, I suddenly realize that we are actually still in the second paragraph! The rhetorical shift at the start of the second chapter seems not to open a new idea, but to begin the conclusion of the previous series of parallel ideas. And in that conclusion, John explains the simple but profound status of our relationship with sin.

]]> Turning to the second chapter of I John and ready to begin the third paragraph of the epistle, I suddenly realize that we are actually still in the second paragraph! The rhetorical shift at the start of the second chapter seems not to open a new idea, but to begin the conclusion of the previous series of parallel ideas. And in that conclusion, John explains the simple but profound status of our relationship with sin.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+nEAnetN9 ]]> Episode 11: It's About the Koinonia https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/11 85532cc4-7763-4784-9ae0-ac78010fc8ce Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 1:10 1:28:46 false The last verse of Chapter 1 provides the fifth and final if/then statement in this paragraph. We spend some time looking at the patterns that the whole series presents, and some of the implications they have for us.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen The last verse of Chapter 1 provides the fifth and final if/then statement in this paragraph. We spend some time looking at the patterns that the whole series presents, and some of the implications they have for us.

]]> The last verse of Chapter 1 provides the fifth and final if/then statement in this paragraph. We spend some time looking at the patterns that the whole series presents, and some of the implications they have for us.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+cYit1rxx ]]> Episode 10: Words and Actions https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/10 8d076ba8-ae04-4cf3-98e0-e076856f409c Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 1:9 1:28:35 false Having heard a couple times now about lies and self-deception through things we might say, we now learn about a positive use for speech: one that connects our unrighteousness with the righteousness of Jesus, bringing us into cleansing and koinonia.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Having heard a couple times now about lies and self-deception through things we might say, we now learn about a positive use for speech: one that connects our unrighteousness with the righteousness of Jesus, bringing us into cleansing and koinonia.

]]> Having heard a couple times now about lies and self-deception through things we might say, we now learn about a positive use for speech: one that connects our unrighteousness with the righteousness of Jesus, bringing us into cleansing and koinonia.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+DciGB9gW ]]> Episode 9: Leading Yourself Astray https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/9 0905c72d-8dde-4285-948f-3522e400b37c Sun, 22 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen Discussion of I John 1:8 1:24:32 false In verse 8, John seems to address the question of sinlessness head-on. We spend a good deal of time working out the parallels between verse 6 and verse 8, looking at walking in darkness and John's apparent extension of the "walking around" metaphor with his reference to how we can "lead ourselves astray".

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In verse 8, John seems to address the question of sinlessness head-on. We spend a good deal of time working out the parallels between verse 6 and verse 8, looking at walking in darkness and John's apparent extension of the "walking around" metaphor with his reference to how we can "lead ourselves astray".

]]> In verse 8, John seems to address the question of sinlessness head-on. We spend a good deal of time working out the parallels between verse 6 and verse 8, looking at walking in darkness and John's apparent extension of the "walking around" metaphor with his reference to how we can "lead ourselves astray".

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+g9AnaZ_j ]]> Episode 8: Christians Are Not Your In-Laws https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/8 91f85565-2c24-401a-8d15-a92cb358434c Sun, 15 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 1:7 1:30:01 false This week we follow up with a longer discussion of verse 7, considering the promise that it contains which completely transforms the otherwise rather terrifying message of verse 6. We discuss the syntax of John's sentence, and consider especially what the "if/then" structure of the sentence suggests. We focus on the structure of verse 7, looking at the parallel between the light and the blood, with a little trinitarian digression concerning being "in the light". Finally, we confront the strange and uncomfortable fact that right in the middle of everything, in pride of place, is the reality of fellowship one with another that is the primary consequence of walking in the light.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen This week we follow up with a longer discussion of verse 7, considering the promise that it contains which completely transforms the otherwise rather terrifying message of verse 6. We discuss the syntax of John's sentence, and consider especially what the "if/then" structure of the sentence suggests. We focus on the structure of verse 7, looking at the parallel between the light and the blood, with a little trinitarian digression concerning being "in the light". Finally, we confront the strange and uncomfortable fact that right in the middle of everything, in pride of place, is the reality of fellowship one with another that is the primary consequence of walking in the light.

]]> This week we follow up with a longer discussion of verse 7, considering the promise that it contains which completely transforms the otherwise rather terrifying message of verse 6. We discuss the syntax of John's sentence, and consider especially what the "if/then" structure of the sentence suggests. We focus on the structure of verse 7, looking at the parallel between the light and the blood, with a little trinitarian digression concerning being "in the light". Finally, we confront the strange and uncomfortable fact that right in the middle of everything, in pride of place, is the reality of fellowship one with another that is the primary consequence of walking in the light.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+CUmjY_VY ]]> Episode 7: Doing the Truth https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/7 9e373214-8b4d-40f8-a1d6-a9394feeab44 Sun, 15 May 2022 14:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of I John 1:6 1:17:28 false Light and darkness, truth and lies: John's language here is pretty stark and uncomfortably uncompromising here in verse 6. In this episode we confront this difficult verse, and, glancing ahead, we can begin to see that this opposition contains a promise, not a threat.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Light and darkness, truth and lies: John's language here is pretty stark and uncomfortably uncompromising here in verse 6. In this episode we confront this difficult verse, and, glancing ahead, we can begin to see that this opposition contains a promise, not a threat.

]]> Light and darkness, truth and lies: John's language here is pretty stark and uncomfortably uncompromising here in verse 6. In this episode we confront this difficult verse, and, glancing ahead, we can begin to see that this opposition contains a promise, not a threat.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+0Wbd4khb ]]> Episode 6: The Suspiciously Simple Message https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/6 cfec40d7-e96a-4967-a058-67c53ce1943d Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen Discussion of I John 1:5-6 1:34:01 false In this session we discussed not one but two verses. In verse 5, we finally get to the message, the proclamation itself that John has been setting up in the first four verses. But it sounds like we might be the ones getting set up! In verse 6, John drops the hammer.

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session we discussed not one but two verses. In verse 5, we finally get to the message, the proclamation itself that John has been setting up in the first four verses. But it sounds like we might be the ones getting set up! In verse 6, John drops the hammer.

]]> In this session we discussed not one but two verses. In verse 5, we finally get to the message, the proclamation itself that John has been setting up in the first four verses. But it sounds like we might be the ones getting set up! In verse 6, John drops the hammer.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+MK8_lWRJ ]]> Episode 5: The Fullness of Joy https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/5 07d91695-c901-4ce3-b55f-b8b60a8b2637 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of 1 John 1:4 1:31:04 false In this session we finished discussing the first paragraph of 1 John 1, looking at the significance of joy's fulness and the awesomeness of John's pronoun usage.

For those following (more or less) live: there will be no new study until April 10, 2022, as I will be traveling the next few weekends. In April, we'll get to the actual message!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session we finished discussing the first paragraph of 1 John 1, looking at the significance of joy's fulness and the awesomeness of John's pronoun usage.

For those following (more or less) live: there will be no new study until April 10, 2022, as I will be traveling the next few weekends. In April, we'll get to the actual message!

]]> In this session we finished discussing the first paragraph of 1 John 1, looking at the significance of joy's fulness and the awesomeness of John's pronoun usage.

For those following (more or less) live: there will be no new study until April 10, 2022, as I will be traveling the next few weekends. In April, we'll get to the actual message!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+7Yt4X_eh ]]> Episode 4: The Purpose of the Proclamation https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/4 723109da-aafe-4add-bbe7-37c4e37267d6 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of 1 John 1:3 1:21:35 false Today we get to the main verb and finish the whole first sentence of 1 John! John announces his intention to proclaim ... something, but then instead of actually proclaiming it, he explains why he is going to proclaim it. And the primary reason he gives is probably not what we thought it was going to be. Surprises and twists abound this week, as we discuss 1 John 1:3!

]]> Jesus, Christianity, Bible, John, 1 John, bible study, Corey Olsen Today we get to the main verb and finish the whole first sentence of 1 John! John announces his intention to proclaim ... something, but then instead of actually proclaiming it, he explains why he is going to proclaim it. And the primary reason he gives is probably not what we thought it was going to be. Surprises and twists abound this week, as we discuss 1 John 1:3!

]]> Today we get to the main verb and finish the whole first sentence of 1 John! John announces his intention to proclaim ... something, but then instead of actually proclaiming it, he explains why he is going to proclaim it. And the primary reason he gives is probably not what we thought it was going to be. Surprises and twists abound this week, as we discuss 1 John 1:3!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+6UX_y9HM ]]> Episode 3: Life, Revealed https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/3 45ce27c7-0bc1-4c2f-bf64-d47743ee73eb Sat, 26 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen A discussion of 1 John 1:2 1:34:51 false Having just mentioned the Word of Life stuff, John interrupts himself in 1:2 to tell us more, not about the Word, but about the Life, and how it is related both to us and to God.

Also, we have started a discussion board in a Slack workspace. If you would like to join us for discussion and sharing, send me a note in the Contact Form at the bottom of the homepage at studentsoftheword.org, and we'll send you an invitation to join us!

]]> Christianity, Christ, Jesus, John, 1 John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen Having just mentioned the Word of Life stuff, John interrupts himself in 1:2 to tell us more, not about the Word, but about the Life, and how it is related both to us and to God.

Also, we have started a discussion board in a Slack workspace. If you would like to join us for discussion and sharing, send me a note in the Contact Form at the bottom of the homepage at studentsoftheword.org, and we'll send you an invitation to join us!

]]> Having just mentioned the Word of Life stuff, John interrupts himself in 1:2 to tell us more, not about the Word, but about the Life, and how it is related both to us and to God.

Also, we have started a discussion board in a Slack workspace. If you would like to join us for discussion and sharing, send me a note in the Contact Form at the bottom of the homepage at studentsoftheword.org, and we'll send you an invitation to join us!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+CTl8R4AO ]]> Episode 2: You Know, Word of Life Stuff https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/2 36d1d05d-a1be-4ada-a5b3-6c27832bad70 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen 1 John, Session 2 1:20:37 false In this session, we discuss the rest of 1 John 1:1 (yep, the whole verse!). Questions discussed: Which arche? Who is the "we" in all these clauses? What is the logic of the progression of the noun clauses, and what do they suggest about our relationship to the Word of Life?

]]> Bible, Christianity, Jesus, God, 1 John, John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this session, we discuss the rest of 1 John 1:1 (yep, the whole verse!). Questions discussed: Which arche? Who is the "we" in all these clauses? What is the logic of the progression of the noun clauses, and what do they suggest about our relationship to the Word of Life?

]]> In this session, we discuss the rest of 1 John 1:1 (yep, the whole verse!). Questions discussed: Which arche? Who is the "we" in all these clauses? What is the logic of the progression of the noun clauses, and what do they suggest about our relationship to the Word of Life?

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/jzbJrITb+wiu8D4CA ]]> Episode 1: What We Are (and Are Not) Doing Here https://studentsoftheword.fireside.fm/1 95eb019d-f199-4173-a9d8-43635231969e Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 corey_olsen@studentsoftheword.org (Corey Olsen) full Corey Olsen The Introductory Session, and the Beginning of 1 John 1:1 1:23:40 false In this first episode, Corey gives an introduction to the Bible study, explaining what we are and are not setting out to do in these sessions. After answering a lot of questions, we do finally start discussions, which get almost as far as "the beginning".

]]> Bible, Christianity, Jesus, God, 1 John, John, New Testament, Students of the Word, Corey Olsen In this first episode, Corey gives an introduction to the Bible study, explaining what we are and are not setting out to do in these sessions. After answering a lot of questions, we do finally start discussions, which get almost as far as "the beginning".

]]> In this first episode, Corey gives an introduction to the Bible study, explaining what we are and are not setting out to do in these sessions. After answering a lot of questions, we do finally start discussions, which get almost as far as "the beginning".

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