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Welcome to Bereus. Bereus is an online apologetics ministry that produces content for learning and reflecting on the truth claims of the Christian faith. The goal is to help enable you to engage in a gentle, respectful manner the people around you with these truth claims.

Can Modern Bibles be Trusted? 02/01/2025

Can Modern Bibles be Trusted? Have modern Bibles been translated from version to version, like a game of telephone, resulting in the original meaning and text being lost? Find out in this episode of Bereus. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/34719850

The Genres of Revelation 01/01/2025

The Genres of Revelation This episode include an overview of the genres and principles of interpretation for the book of Revelation. In A Minute for the Trinity Ryan cover's Micah 5:2. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/34172350

The Genre of New Testament Epistles 12/01/2024

The Genre of New Testament Epistles This episode includes defining what the genre of an epistle is and the principles of interpretation for it. In A Minute for the Trinity Ryan talks about Isaiah 9:6. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/33710147

The Genre of Acts 11/01/2024

The Genre of Acts This episode of Bereus discusses an overview of the genre and principles of interpretation for the book of Acts. Matthew 28:18-20 is discussed in A Minute for the Trinity. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/33273497

The Genre of the Gospels 10/01/2024

The Genre of the Gospels This episode include an overview of the genre that the gospels belong to; forms found in the gospels, for example, parables; horizontal and vertical reading of the gospels; and principles of interpretation. In A Minute for the Trinity 2nd Corinthians 3:18 is explored providing evidence that the Holy Spiriit is God. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/32953372

Wisdom Literature 09/01/2024

Wisdom Literature This episode includes an overview of wisdom literature in the Old Testament. Ryan specifically focus on Proverbs and principles of interpretation for proverbs. In a Minute for the Trinity Ryan talks about Jesus's word on the Holy Spirit in John 14. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/32435757

The Genre of Old Testament Prophecy 08/01/2024

The Genre of Old Testament Prophecy This episode of Bereus covers the Genre of Old Testiment Prophecy. Topics of focus include woe speech, lawsuit prophecy, and princlples of interpretation of the genre. John 20:28 is covered in A Minute for the Trinity. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/32018842

Poetry in the Old Testament 07/01/2024

Poetry in the Old Testament This episode include an overview of Poetry in the Old Testament. Additionally, types of poetry including prayers, songs, liturgies, and wisdom Psalms are described. Principles of interpretation to know when studying the poetry in the Old Testament as also covered. John 14:8-9 is covered in A Minute for the Trinity. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/31622092

The Genre of Law Old Testament 06/01/2024

The Genre of Law Old Testament This episode of Bereus includes an overview of the Biblical genre of Old Testament Law. This will include details on the sub-genres of casuistic law and apodictic law. Principles of interpretation of this genre are also covered. John 10:30 is discussed in a minute for the Trinity. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/31466357

Old Testament Narratives 05/02/2024

Old Testament Narratives This episode introduce genres in the Bible and describe the genre of Old Testament narratives. Six major types of Old Testament narratives are discussed detailing two of them. Finally principles and cautions of interpretation are provided. In A Minute for the Trinity John 1:1-2 is covered. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/31081108

I.C.A.N.S. Doctrines of Scripture 04/14/2024

I.C.A.N.S. Doctrines of Scripture In this episode of Bereus, Ryan covers an overview of the doctrines of Scripture which include Inerrancy, Clarity, Authority, Necessity, and Sufficiently. In A Minute for the Trinity Ryan covers the question "Did Jesus say 'I'm God'?" /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/30813713

Bible Study Tools 03/23/2024

Bible Study Tools In this episode of Bereus you can learn about tools you can use to study the Bible. This includes physical books, online resources, and software. Psalm 110:1 is explored in A Minute for the Trinity. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/30509393

Inductive Bible Study 02/27/2024

Inductive Bible Study This episode covers the steps of the C.O.M.A. method of inductive Bible study. C.O.M.A. stands for context, observation, meaning, and application. In addition, safeguards to be aware of are covered for inductive Bible study. In a Minute for the Trinity Genesis 1:26 is examined to show that evidence for the Trinity is present in the first chapter of the Bible. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/30128093

Systematic Theology 01/03/2024

Systematic Theology This episode of Bereus, the first of season two, defines and outlines the process of systematic theology. If you are looking to better understand and study the Bible this season is for you! Additionally, a new series, A Minute for the Trinity, is kicked off in this episode. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/29317883

The Columbo Tactic 12/01/2023

The Columbo Tactic In this podcast, I discuss what tactics are, and introduce the Columbo tactic. In a minute for the Gospel, I cover the doctrine of the Union with Christ and Ephesians 2:22. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/28817938

Review of How to Read a Book 11/19/2023

Review of How to Read a Book In this episode, I review the four levels of reading in How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren. In A Minute for the Gospel, I talk about Philippians 3:20-21 and the Glorified body. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/28703208

Logical Fallacies Part 2 10/18/2023

Logical Fallacies Part 2 In this podcast, I cover the fallacy category of Weak Induction, and the definition of the following fallacies: Slippery Slope, Appeal to Authority, Appeal to Popularity, Cherry Picking, and Reductio Ad Absurdum. I also cover how to respond to these fallacies. In A Minute for the Gospel, I review Philippians 1:21. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/28351094

Logical Fallacies Part 1 09/10/2023

Logical Fallacies Part 1 In this episode of Bereus I cover the general categories of fallacies including formal, informal, fallacies of relevance, and fallacies of presumption. I also explore the following fallacies: Ad Hominem, Genetic, Red Herring, Strawman, and Begging the Question. Lastly, I cover how to respond to these fallacies. In a minute for the gospel, I cover John 10:27-28 and how it is an absolute that true followers of Christ cannot lose their salvation in heaven. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/27988071

How to Write an Inductive Argument 08/29/2023

How to Write an Inductive Argument Episode objectives include understanding what an inductive argument is, contrasts between inductive and deductive arguments, learning indicator words of inductive arguments, knowing the difference between a strong and weak inductive argument, and what makes an inductive argument cogent or uncogent. In A Minute for the Gospel, I cover the doctrine of progressive sanctification. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/27876375

How to Write a Deductive Argument 07/09/2023

How to Write a Deductive Argument In this episode, I cover how to understand what a deductive argument is, learn indicator words of deductive arguments, know what valid and invalid arguments are, and what makes an argument sound or unsound. In A Minute for the Gospel, I cover John 1:12 and the doctrine of adoption. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/27410163

How to Construct an Argument in Standard Form 06/29/2023

How to Construct an Argument in Standard Form In this episode of Bereus, I define terms that help in the construction of an argument, how to construct an argument in standard form, and cite sources. Additionally, learning indicators words of a premise and a conclusion are covered. In a minute for the gospel, I discuss justification by faith alone and Romans 3:28. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/27318720

First Principles 05/25/2023

First Principles The objectives of this podcast are an overview of three first principles. This includes the laws of Identity, Noncontradiction, and Excluded Middle. In a minute for the gospel, Ryan covers conversion, repentance, and faith. Mark 1:15 is used as a reference passage. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/26955666

Ten Tips for Practicing Apologetics 04/27/2023

Ten Tips for Practicing Apologetics Objectives A. The Objectives of this podcast are not only to give you the 10 tips on apologetics and explain why they are important. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/26667927

Evidential, Classical, & Cumulative Case Apologetics 03/30/2023

Evidential, Classical, & Cumulative Case Apologetics Objectives Our objectives for this episode include covering three apologetic approaches which are 1. The Evidential, 2. The Classical, and 3. The Cumulative Case Methods. Additionally, I will share some commonalities of all the methods talked about in this and the previous episodes. Then, lastly, I will also briefly talk about the methods I use. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/26387589

Presuppositional Apologetics and Reformed Epistemology 02/25/2023

Presuppositional Apologetics and Reformed Epistemology Objectives A. First, we are going to learn what Apologetic Method is, and why it’s important, B. Second, the basics of the Presuppositional method, and C. Third, the basics of the Reformed Epistemology method. /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/26044731

Introduction to Apologetics 01/23/2023

Introduction to Apologetics Objectives A. Define apologetics. B. Review passages in the Bible on how to conduct yourself as an apologist. C. Provide directions to evaluate if you should practice apologetics /episode/index/show/96d4471a-a4b9-4ce4-9ec7-42d674f1c25b/id/25698249

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