A Coptic Orthodox Journey through the Bible

A verse-by-verse Bible Study from the Coptic Orthodox Christian perspective. Geared for those who want to understand the Bible from the perspective of one of the most ancient churches in the world. Established in the first century in Egypt by St. Mark the Evangelist, the Coptic Orthodox Church has spread to the four corners of the world. These podcasts were originally prepared for the college and young professionals of St. Mary & St. Antonious Coptic Orthodox Church in Milwaukee, WI. Please keep this service in your prayers. For more information, visit the church's website: wiscopts.net

A Coptic Orthodox Journey through the Bible is a religion podcast hosted by SMSA - COC, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SMSA - COC hosts A Coptic Orthodox Journey through the Bible, a religion show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Epistle to the Ephesians Chapter 3

  Aug 17, 202641 minS6

  In this chapter - St. Paul covers 2 points: 1) to understand the mystery that was hidden for so long but now, in the NT is revealed to the Church and through the Church; and 2) this chapter is concluded by a beautiful prayer; 2nd prayer in letter to Ephesians (see 1:17+) Regarding this chapter, St. Paul speaks about "the mystery of Christ," which is discovered through a revelation of God. The mystery of Christ is the call of the Gentiles to partake of the inheritance and to obtain the promises in Christ through the Gospel. It is the fulfillment of the universal church, which extends to both Gentiles and Jews to embrace every believer to be in Christ and Christ to be in each person’s heart. While Christ always existed, He is hidden in the OT and revealed in the NT.

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  Episode #2

  Epistle to the Ephesians Chapter 2

  Aug 10, 202643 minS6

  In this chapter, St. Paul explains the transition we make when joining the Church of God: 1) from death to life - before joining the Church of God, we were dead, after becoming members of the body of God we became alive (1st 10 verses of chapter) 2); and 2) from strangers to citizens - after joining God’s family we became citizens (verses 11-22). St. Augustine offers a way to look at this, which may sound familiar to some of you, when he relates that the cross is made of two pieces of wood, one horizontal and the other vertical. The vertical one represents the reconciliation of man with God and His heavenly creatures (from death to life). The horizontal one represents man's reconciliation with his brethren (from strangers to citizens). This cross, with its complete work, is achieved in the church.

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  Episode #1

  Epistle to the Ephesians Introduction & Chapter 1

  Aug 3, 202650 minS6

  This episode includes an introduction and verse-by-verse review of chapter 1. The introduction includes a brief look at the City of Ephesus itself, St. Paul's time in Ephesus during his 3rd missionary journey, an overview of the epistle. Additionally, this chapter implies two lines of thought, which are: "in Christ" and “the knowledge of the mystery of God." We are the church of God, His holy people for we are in Christ. The goal of our faith is the divine knowledge, not to be argumentative, but according to the level of accepting God's manifestation of Himself and His mysteries.

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  Episode #6

  Epistle to the Galatians Chapter 5

  Jul 27, 202635 minS5

  In ch 5, St Paul spoke about the concept of freedom and liberty in Christ. He explained what it means to be free in Christ and highlighted that 1) liberty means freedom from the dead works of the Law; 2) through this freedom we will choose by our free will to enslave ourselves to one another, to serve one another in love; and 3) to be free in Christ means to walk in the Spirit and to live by the Spirit. In this chapter he continues discussing this idea and explains that liberty in Christ involves responsibility. Being free in Christ does not mean we can do whatever we want to do; it means we need to be responsible and there is accountability. We are responsible in at least 4 different ways: 1) those who follow God and listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit have a responsibility to bring back those who have fallen away in sin; 2) all Christians are to bear one another’s burdens - support each other; 3) as a Christian we must examine ourselves and not ignore our own spiritual life; 4) and we should share in the material blessings with those who are teaching us and not grow weary in supporting others, especially other believers.

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  Episode #5

  Epistle to the Galatians Chapter 5

  Jul 13, 202640 minS5

  St. Paul concluded chapter 4 by affirming that we are the children of the freewoman, Sarah married to Abraham as opposed to the children of Hagar the slave. St. Paul explains in this chapter the concept of freedom and liberty in Christ. Since we are free we are not required to keep the dead works of the law. But with this freedom we will be able to fulfill the law of Christ. Also we will be led by the Spirit. He starts elaborating more about the concept of freedom and liberty in Christ, because some people might think that to be free in Christ means to live as we want and indulge in anything, all the works of the flesh. So he explains here what it means to be free in Christ. He highlights at least 3 points: 1) liberty means freedom from the dead works of the Law, the works of the law that avail nothing; 2) through this freedom we will choose by our free will to enslave ourselves to one another, to serve one another in love; and 3) to be free in Christ means to walk in the Spirit and to live by the Spirit - that is true liberty. Additionally this is the chapter where we learn about works of the flesh that we need to avoid and the fruits of the Spirit which we need to pursue.

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