Search the Scriptures Live
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People
Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions in this edition of the Search the Scriptures podcast recorded live.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Get Thee Behind Me, Satan !
In one of the most dramatic reversals of the New Testament, the Lord, who previously praised Peter and gave him the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, now associates Peter's words with the Devil. What were Christ's words and Peter's response that led to the sudden change?
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Louhs with "6 Hours, 7 Lessons"
As we approach Holy Week and will be contemplating the Passion of the Lord, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh are Dr. Jeannie's special guests this week to discuss the seven last statements of the Lord, the lessons we can learn from what He said and how we can apply that to our lives.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
Did the early Church understand the words of Christ to Peter as giving unique powers or special privileges to Peter? How, when and why did the Roman Church develop its theology of papal supremacy? What did the early Fathers say about the keys to the kingdom of heaven?
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
You are Peter and On This Rock....
Our examination of Peter's confession and Christ's blessing continues. Was Peter ever the bishop of Rome? Did the Lord's words give Peter and all bishops of Rome universal jurisdiction over the entire Church? What did the holy Fathers say about Christ's words?
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
On This Rock I Will Build My Church
Peter's acknowledgment of the true identity of Jesus, led to him receiving a new name and a blessing. The Catholic Church has used this verse to support its papal supremacy doctrine. Is Peter the Rock on which the Church is built, or is it something or someone else?
Contributors
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
