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Acts 28:1-31 (Episode 437)

Release Date: 05/07/2026

30 Minutes In The New Testament

This episode walks through the opening of Ephesians 2 and uses it to clarify the distinction between law and gospel. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb show how Paul first flattens every human being under sin, then lifts everyone up by God’s mercy and grace in Christ alone. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Ephesians 1:11-23 (Episode 451)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

This episode continues the walk through Ephesians 1, moving from election and predestination into Paul’s language of inheritance, sealing, and assurance. Daniel, Erick, and Caleb keep returning to one main point: everything in this chapter points back to Christ, not secret knowledge, not human effort, and not spiritual performance. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Ephesians 1:1-10 (Episode 450)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Erick and Daniel are joined by Caleb Keith as they begin Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This episode quickly zeroes in on Paul’s opening emphasis on election, adoption, and being “in Christ.” Rather than treating predestination as a speculative puzzle, the conversation frames it as gospel comfort: God’s saving work is established before the foundation of the world and delivered in Christ. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 3:22-4:18 (Episode 449)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Erick, Daniel, and Brian finish Colossians by discussing vocation, work, prayer, and gracious speech, with a close look at Paul’s words to bondservants and masters. They also reflect on the faithfulness of Tychicus, Onesimus, Epaphras, Luke, and the rest of Paul’s closing greetings as a picture of the church as a real family in Christ. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 3:16-21 (Episode 448)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

The hosts explore Colossians 3, focusing on the gathered church and why singing and preaching shape faith. They also discuss vocation and Paul’s household code, showing how ordinary work, family life, and sacrificial love are all transformed by the gospel. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 2:20-3:17 (Episode 447)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Paul centers Christian identity in Christ alone. The hosts unpack how God buries and raises sinners with him and calls Christians to put sin to death and live from the security of being hidden in Christ. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 2:1-19 (Episode 446)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Erick, Daniel, and Brian continue through Colossians 2, showing how Paul points believers to Christ alone for wisdom, assurance, and holiness. They discuss why human rules, spiritual add-ons, and self-improvement cannot defeat sin, and how baptism and forgiveness give the Christian true identity and peace. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 1:16-29 (Episode 445)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Daniel, Erick, and Brian continue through Colossians, unpacking Christ as the creator and sustainer of all things, fully divine and revealed most clearly through the cross. They also discuss Paul’s call to proclaim the gospel, what he means by filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ, and the hope found in Christ alone. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Colossians 1:1-15 (Episode 444)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

Erick and Daniel are joined by Brian Thomas to begin Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Paul believes that the identity of the Christian must precede any instruction. And what does it mean that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation? Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

Galatians 5:16-6:18 (Episode 443)

30 Minutes In The New Testament

The guys conclude Paul’s letter to the Galatians in this episode. The works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit wage war. And when you’re caught in sin, you need an outside deliverer. Have a listen. More from 1517: New Books from 1517 Publishing: More from the hosts: Follow 1517:

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In this episode, Erick, Daniel, and Bob finish the book of Acts. Paul is bitten by a viper and is completely unconcerned about it. He arrives in Rome and speaks to the leaders there. And though on house arrest, the gospel continues to spread. Have a listen.

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