Watch the complete Catholic Bible study series on the Epistles of James, Peter, and Jude from St. John the Evangelist Parish. Explore every episode and learn about faith in action, perseverance, and living a holy Christian life.
Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – Chapter Jude 1, Episode 1
Contending for the Faith: Jude’s Warning Against Deceivers in the Church The Epistles– Jude, part 1. We cover verses 1-16. Jude / Judas, a cousin to Jesus, brother of James, writes this emergency letter warning the Church of the imposters who have infiltrated the Church. This letter has much in common with John’s epistles: warning
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – Jude & James 1, Episode 2
Standing Firm in Trials: Jude’s Final Encouragement and the Powerful Opening of James End of Jude and James 1:1-3. Jude ends beautifully, giving a short list of remarks helping us disciples stay on track in the face of false teachings. Then we begin the amazing letter of James. James is most likely James the Just,
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 2, Episode 3
Faith Without Division: James on Doubt, Wisdom, and Perseverance in Trials James continues his introduction of 6 themes of proverbs he will revisit throughout the letter. Much discussion about DOUBT and what St. James means when he says DOUBT is the opposite of Faith. Not just questioning or searching, but resistance and opposition. Brought to
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 3, Episode 4
Faith in Action: Temptation, Testing, and Perseverance Through Trials James 1:12 to 21: James introduces another of the Proverb themes: Faith in Action; and we focus in especially on the difference between temptation and testing. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 4, Episode 5
True Religion in Action: Living the Faith, Guarding the Tongue, and Loving Without Favoritism James 1:22 to 2:4, continuing with the proverb theme of Faith in Action, then introducing the Rich and Poor and then Controlling the Tongue. What is true religion? St. James explains! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church,
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 5, Episode 6
Faith Alive Through Works: Understanding James, Paul, and Saving Faith In Chapter 2 James beautifully explains that faith without works is a dead faith: it is no faith at all. How does this square with some of the words of Paul who says faith without works of the Law saves us? We’ll dive deep in
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 6, Episode 7
Taming the Tongue: Faith in Action Through Wisdom, Words, and Humility James, all of chapter 3 and into Chapter 4! Controlling the tongue and back to the theme of faith in action. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – James 7, Episode 8
Living the Faith to the End: Judgment, Healing, Prayer, and the Final Wisdom of James 4:11 through the end of James 5! James comes back around to a few of his proverb themes; mentions the Sacraments of Confession and Anointing of the sick; talks about not judging; and ends very abruptly! Brought to you by
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – Peter 1, Episode 9
A Living Hope in Christ: Peter’s Opening Message of Faith, Promise, and Resurrection 1 Peter beginning with the salutation and opening, 1:1 to 1:9. Did Peter really write this epistles (letter)? Who is it written to? Great lines of hope and promise in Christ and the resurrection! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 1 Peter 2, Episode 10
Called to Be Holy: Christ Our Ransom and the Building of His Church St. Peter tells us to be holy and recognize what Christ has done for us in ransoming us, giving his life, and building us into a new Church. We look at 1:10 through 2:9 in this episode. Brought to you by St
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 1 Peter 3, Episode 11
Christ, the Cross, and Christian Witness Under Earthly Authority 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 10 through 25 is loaded with topics of Christ’s work on the cross, the issue of Roman slavery, and how do Christians interacts with the secular rulers of their day. This one is loaded!! Brought to you by St John the
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 1 Peter 4, Episode 12
Christian Marriage and the Spirits in Prison: Unpacking the Mysteries of 1 Peter 3 The 4th Episode of 1 Peter as we look at the first part of Chapter 3. St. Peter previously mentioned how Christians should act if they are slaves, and how we respond to authorities and leaders… Now he addresses wives and
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 1 Peter 5, Episode 13
Noah, Baptism, and Suffering: The Strange and Powerful Mysteries of 1 Peter 3–4 At the end of Chapter 3 through most of Chapter 4, Peter gets us a wee bit confusing when talking about Jesus preaching to the dead people of the time of Noah in a spiritual prison, and baptism which saves us is
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 1 Peter 6, Episode 14
The Roaring Lion and the Purpose of Suffering: Humility, Trials, and Trust in God 1 Peter Chapter 5, the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion! And the theme of suffering AGAIN! This time, diving deep into the reason and purpose for suffering. The dance between suffering and humility. Brought to you by St John
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 2 Peter 1, Episode 15
Called to Share in the Divine Nature: Peter’s Witness to the Glory of Christ The intro to 2 Peter: great lines about our call, the power given to believers, and the sharing of God’s divine nature. Also St. Peter shares his very personal eye-witness account of the Transfiguration of our Lord. 1:1 to 1:18. Brought
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 2 Peter 2, Episode 16
False Teachers and the Coming Judgment: Revelation, Truth, and the Hope of the End Times In 2 Peter 1:19-2:14 we look at more of the Apostle’s frustrations with false teachers who are heading for destruction. Peter echoes a lot of Jude’s letter in Chapter 2 (or Jude echoes Peter!)! In this episode we lay some
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 2 Peter, Episode 17
The Day of the Lord: False Teachers, Final Judgment, and the Purifying Fire to Come Wow–what a terrific letter! As St. Peter completes his thought on the false teachers in Chapter 2, he moves into the theme of “the day of the Lord” and the final cleansing of the earth through fire. This gets a
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the Epistles of Jude, James, and Peter – 2 Peter 4, Episode 18
The End Times and the Era of Peace: Peter’s Final Encouragement and Blessing The final episode of 2 Peter: completing the discussion about end times and the era of peace, Peter talks about Paul, final thoughts and blessings! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd
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