Pondering the Bible
A deeper dive into the bible. Hosts Rev. Rocky Ellison and Ken Corkins work through the books of the bible, uncovering historical background and word studies to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Weekly episodes. Find more information at www.pondergmc.org.
Podcasting since 2021 • 226 episodes
Pondering the Bible
Latest Episodes
A Legacy of Faith: Abraham’s Promise Romans 4:13–25
Romans 4:13–25: Abraham’s Faith, God’s Promise, and Resurrection Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison continue Season 18, Episode 10 of “Pondering the Bible,” finishing Romans 4:13–25 (RSV) on salvation by grace through faith using Abraham as P...
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Season 18
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Episode 10
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Faith vs. Works: The Abraham Debate Romans 4:1–12
Romans 4:1–12—Abraham, David, and Salvation by Faith Apart from Works Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison continue their Romans study (Season 18, Episode 9) by beginning Romans 4:1–12 in the RSV, where Paul answers objections to justi...
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Season 18
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Episode 9
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The Core of Christian Theology. Romans 8:21-31
Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 3:21–31 (RSV) as Paul’s conclusion that everyone—Jew and Gentile—sins and cannot save themselves by obeying the law. They explain key terms Paul uses: saving faith in Jesus as the perfect God-...
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Season 18
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Episode 8
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Paul's Universal Condemnation: Understanding Sin's Grip. Romans 3:9-20
Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 3:9–20 (RSV) in Season 18, episode seven. Rocky reviews Paul’s argument from Romans 2–3 that being a Jew is about obedience, not DNA, though Jews have the privilege of specific revelation in S...
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Season 18
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Episode 7
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The Essence of Being God's Chosen. Romans 3:1–8
Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison continue their Romans study switching from the NLT to the Revised Standard Version for its academic clarity. Covering Romans 3:1–8, they connect Paul’s argument from chapter 2 about who is truly a Jew—those ...
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Season 18
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Episode 6
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