St. Paul the Shepherd

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St. Paul the Shepherd

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Jun 8, 2021

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The final chapters of Romans are among the most poetic and inspirational passages of the entire Bible. As we continue our deep dive into Romans 12, we will uncover the richness and power of Paul's pastoral instructions and the patristic application to our lives.

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Jun 8, 2021

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Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People - In this live program, Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions.

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Introduction to the First Live Show: Dr. Constantinou introduces her live show and the Gospel of John by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part 4: Ready to learn a lot about the formation of the canon of Scripture? Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues her preparation lessons looking forward to opening chapter 1 and verse 1 of the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 4 - The Samaritans: Continuing in John chapter 4 and the story of the Samaritan woman and the healing of the Official's son. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 1: Conclusion: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the first chapter of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 2 Wrap Up: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes up John chapter 2 with a review of what we've learned so far. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 2 - Water Into Wine: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins on John chapter 2 and the story of Jesus turning the water into wine. Great insight into the times, the Theotokos, and the Son of God. At the close of the episode, she addresses a question that came in about the Apocrypha. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Healing of the Blind Man: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou talks about the healing of the Man Born Blind. What makes this sign different from other healings of blind men that we read about in the gospels? When they saw the blind man, Jesus' disciples asked him, "Who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?" What did the Lord say about that? Can someone be punished for the sins of his parents? by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part Three: Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John, takes caller questions, and debunks the notion of Sola Scriptura. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Jesus Cleanses The Temple: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is taking us through the Gospel of John and she is now in chapter 2 and the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 8:1-11: This week on Search the Scriptures Live, we will take a close look at one of the most memorable stories in the gospels: the case of the woman accused of adultery. Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, who is both a biblical scholar and an attorney, will examine the case according to Jewish law, as well as the political and societal realities which threaten the woman's fate as the extraordinary wisdom of Christ illuminates all. There is so much more to the striking story of the woman accused of adultery. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 3: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of John, chapter three, and addresses Nicodemus, the requirement of baptism, and John 3:16 and salvation by faith alone. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part Two: Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John while answering listener questions about the various legends related to the falling asleep of St. John, why St. John was referred to as Christ's favorite, why St. John is associated with the eagle, and whether or not St. John was gay. by Search the Scriptures Live
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St. Paul in His Own Time: Paul is such an important apostle that he is referred to by the Fathers as "THE Apostle." But during his lifetime, most people did not consider him an apostle. Why not? St. Paul defended his apostleship in a very surprising way. What is the most important criteria to remember when reading Paul's epistles? How can we remember the order of his epistles? Why are they in that particular order in the Bible? Tonight we talk about these issues as well as take a peek into the world of first-century Judaism and the Greco-Roman world so we can understand Paul's life and his world. There are some internet issues with our connection to the San Diego studio so we apologize for an occasional drop out. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 6 - Walking on Water: Dr. Constantinou discusses one of the most significant miracles in the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 7 - Feast of Tabernacles (Continued): This wee,k Search the Scriptures Live continues our study of the Gospel of John to explore the controversies surrounding the identity of Jesus. When Jesus travels to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, the crowd is divided over whether he is a good man or a false prophet. The Evangelist and Theologian John presents the Jewish division over Christ amidst mounting tensions. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 1:1 - Logos: In this episode Dr. Jeannie Constantinou welcomes her husband Fr. Costa to talk about John 1:1 and in particular what is meant by the "Word" or the "Logos." She also addresses several email questions at the end including a question about toll houses. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 18 With Guest Co-host Pres Athanasia Kostakis: Presbytera Athanasia M. Kostakis M.Div, MSW, D.Min joins Dr. Jeannie in a study of John chapter 18 and the arrest of Jesus, his appearance before the high priest, and Peter's denial. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Farewell Discourse: Dr. Constantinou discusses The Farewell Discourse, in which the Lord gives final instructions to his disciples before his arrest. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Raising of Lazarus: Dr. Constantinou welcomes guest Andreas Panayiotou to discuss the account of the raising of Lazarus in the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 7 - Feast of Tabernacles (Continued): When the Lord appears in the Temple for the Feast of Tabernacles, controversy swirls around him. The crowd is divided. Supporters believe he is the Messiah while accusations are raised against him by the Jewish leaders. An attempt by Nicodemus to ensure a fair trial for Jesus is harshly rebuffed. At least eight objections are raised against him in this crucial section of the gospel. What are the reasons for his ejection, and how does Jesus, through the pen of St. John, respond to Jewish rejection of his true identity? Join us this week on Search the Scriptures LIVE! as the dramatic scene intensifies and culminates in an attempt to stone Jesus. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Good Shepherd: Continuing in John chapter 9, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou delves into the illustration of Christ as the Good Shepherd. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Final Discourse: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes the Farewell Discourse of the gospel of John and reviews the final instructions the Lord gave to his disciples: (1) what he promised them, (2) what he teaches us about the Holy Spirit, and (3) his comments on the nature of this world and our life in this world. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 3:1-16: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins John chapter 3 with the story of Nicodemus. by Search the Scriptures Live
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