The Robert J. Morgan Podcast
Robert J. Morgan
Is your understanding of the Bible weak or fragmented? Do you understand and appreciate the heritage Christians have because of the Bible? The Bible can be intimidating with its 66 books written over thousands of years, just like the rich heritage born from its pages. How can we understand Scripture as a whole as well as its parts? How do we know it can be trusted? How has it changed the world?
Become a listener, and you can expect to gain a grasp on Scripture better than ever. Best-selling author and Bible-teaching pastor of over 40 years Robert J. Morgan has spent a lifetime educating and energizing Christians with his easy-to-understand books, sermons, lessons, and stories. Robert J. Morgan helps people gain a grasp on the Bible as a whole and each of its 66 books, their chapters, and verses by exploring and explaining historical context and by incorporating masterful stories and illustrations along with practical application. You'll be inspired to let the Bible change your everyday life.
You can also expect to grow in your understanding and appreciation of Christian heritage. Robert J. Morgan has written multiple volumes on stories behind the great Christian Hymns. Alongside these, his other volumes tell stories from church history related to key figures, dates, and great Biblical passages. He's also the author of 100 Bible Verses that Made America, which is a Biblical "tour" through American History.
Whether you want to better understand the Bible, its impact on history, or its implications in your life, the Robert J. Morgan podcast is for you.
Become a listener, and you can expect to gain a grasp on Scripture better than ever. Best-selling author and Bible-teaching pastor of over 40 years Robert J. Morgan has spent a lifetime educating and energizing Christians with his easy-to-understand books, sermons, lessons, and stories. Robert J. Morgan helps people gain a grasp on the Bible as a whole and each of its 66 books, their chapters, and verses by exploring and explaining historical context and by incorporating masterful stories and illustrations along with practical application. You'll be inspired to let the Bible change your everyday life.
You can also expect to grow in your understanding and appreciation of Christian heritage. Robert J. Morgan has written multiple volumes on stories behind the great Christian Hymns. Alongside these, his other volumes tell stories from church history related to key figures, dates, and great Biblical passages. He's also the author of 100 Bible Verses that Made America, which is a Biblical "tour" through American History.
Whether you want to better understand the Bible, its impact on history, or its implications in your life, the Robert J. Morgan podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2020 • 28min
#036 - Unstoppable: A Study Through Acts - Part 1
Today begins a NEW study on the book of Acts entitled "Unstoppable". When the early apostles were persecuted, a teacher named Gamaliel said: Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. (Acts 5:38-39)The book of Acts is the story of the unstoppable Gospel of Christ. In this episode, we'll look at the crucial nature of the book of Acts.
Aug 20, 2020 • 30min
#035 - The Dignity of Humility: Philippians 2
What does humility really look like? How does it change our lives, our culture, our families? This week's bonus episode comes from Rob's pulpit ministry at The Donelson Fellowship, as he explores the Bible's core teaching to the Church on the subject of humility from Philippians 2.
Aug 13, 2020 • 26min
#034 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 8
When I studied the final verse of "How Firm a Foundation", I was astonished at how familiar with the original Greek of Hebrews 13:5 the hymn's author must have been! Today we'll look at the 5 fold promise in Scripture that God will "never, no never, no never forsake" us as His people.
Aug 6, 2020 • 24min
#033 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 7
Today's podcast episode should encourage you to appreciate aging! Isaiah 46:4 says: "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."That verse is the inspiration for the seventh verse of the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" Do you know it? It starts: "E'en down to old age, my people shall prove / My sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love". Let's dive into this idea and the Scripture that inspired it today.
Jul 30, 2020 • 24min
#032 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 6
Don't you love this verse of "How Firm a Foundation"? "When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie / My grace all sufficient shall be thy supply / The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design / Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine"This verse comes from four different Bible passages, which we'll explore in their contexts in today's Podcast episode.
Jul 23, 2020 • 24min
#031 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 5
"When through the deep waters I call thee to go. The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow..." Do you know that verse from "How Firm a Foundation"? It comes from Isaiah 43, a precious promise which unfolds in five certainties, which we'll look at together in this episode.
Jul 9, 2020 • 28min
#030 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 4
Remember the line from How Firm a Foundation: "Fear not, I am with thee, oh be not dismayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid"? It comes right out of Isaiah 41:10, which is an incredible passage to study. In this episode Rob unfolds the context around this incredibly encouraging verse.
Jun 25, 2020 • 26min
#029 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 3
Remember this line from How Firm a Foundation: "I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand"? The inspiration for this stanza comes from Deuteronomy 33:6: "And your strength shall equal your days". In this episode, Rob explains the context and truth behind this incredible promise from Scripture.
Jun 18, 2020 • 25min
#028 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 2
Remember the verse of How Firm a Foundation that says: "What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled"? It comes from Hebrews 6:18: "We who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement". In Part 2 of this series, Rob explains this incredible passage in the book of Hebrews.
Jun 11, 2020 • 26min
#027 - How Firm a Foundation - Part 1
"How Firm a Foundation" is interwoven with one remarkable church--a story of one church, one hymn, and 400 years of history. The story of this church demonstrates that no church is unimportant if Christ is preached there. The hymn itself offers incredible Scriptural truths in its 7 verses, which Rob will teach in subsequent episodes.
