Join host Trillia Newbell and special guest Blair Linne on a thought-provoking episode of 52 Weeks in the Word. In this installment, we discuss the profound question: What is the doctrine of adoption in the Bible? Together, we explore the biblical foundation and significance of adoption as a central theme in Christianity. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of God's love and our identity as His adopted children. 

Blair Linne is a spoken-word artist who lives in Philadelphia with her husband and their children. 

This week’s reading: Luke 8 - Luke 24

Join host Trillia Newbell and special guest Blair Linne on a thought-provoking episode of 52 Weeks in the Word. In this installment, we discuss the profound question: What is the doctrine of adoption in the Bible? Together, we explore the biblical foundation and significance of adoption as a central theme in Christianity. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of God's love and our identity as His adopted children. 
Blair Linne is a spoken-word artist who lives in Philadelphia with her husband and their children. 
This week’s reading: Luke 8 - Luke 24

One of God’s greatest gifts to us is His Word. How can we learn how to read and treasure this precious gift?! Join Bible teacher Trillia Newbell and friends every Monday for 10 minutes as they share encouraging tips for staying in the Word as well as biblical truths to take your Bible reading to a deeper, more joy-filled level. Be encouraged as Trillia and friends guide you through 52 Weeks of reading God's word together! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts and on YouTube!

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One of God&rsquo;s greatest gifts to us is His Word. How can we learn how to read and treasure this precious gift?! Join Bible teacher Trillia Newbell and friends every Monday for 10 minutes as they share encouraging tips for staying in the Word as well as biblical truths to take your Bible reading to a deeper, more joy-filled level. Be encouraged as Trillia and friends guide you through 52 Weeks of reading God's word together! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@52WeeksInTheWord">on YouTube!</a>
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Week 44: The Doctrine of Adoption with Blair Linne

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We’ve come to the very end of the mystery, wisdom, and wonder of the Bible! If you’ve joined us for this entire year, thank you. We trust that the Holy Spirit has met you in the pages of this Holy book. In this final conversation we chat all about the book of Revelation with Nancy Guthrie. 

Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, including Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus and God Does His Best Work With Empty. She is the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast at The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband host Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child and are co-hosts of the GriefShare video series. 

This week’s reading:  2 John - Revelation 22 

We’ve come to the very end of the mystery, wisdom, and wonder of the Bible! If you’ve joined us for this entire year, thank you. We trust that the Holy Spirit has met you in the pages of this Holy book. In this final conversation we chat all about the book of Revelation with Nancy Guthrie. 
Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books, including Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus and God Does His Best Work With Empty. She is the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast at The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband host Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child and are co-hosts of the GriefShare video series. 
This week’s reading:  2 John - Revelation 22

Week 52: Surprises in Revelation with Nancy Guthrie

There is some surprising and inspiring truth in the book of James. This small book is jam packed with wisdom on leadership, purity, and discipleship. Join us for a conversation with Courtney Doctor where we discover the beauty and wisdom contained in this book. 

Courtney Doctor (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) serves as coordinator of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She’s a Bible teacher and author of several Bible studies includingFrom Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible’s Story,Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James, and (coming soon)In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, two daughters-in-law, and five beautiful grandchildren. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram. 

This week’s reading: Hebrews 7 - 1 John 5 

There is some surprising and inspiring truth in the book of James. This small book is jam packed with wisdom on leadership, purity, and discipleship. Join us for a conversation with Courtney Doctor where we discover the beauty and wisdom contained in this book. 
Courtney Doctor (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) serves as coordinator of women’s initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She’s a Bible teacher and author of several Bible studies including<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Glory-Bible-Study-Bibles/dp/1944964010/?tag=thegospcoal-20"> From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible’s Story</a>,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Steadfast-Devotional-Bible-Study-James/dp/0578533421/?tag=thegospcoal-20"> Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James</a>, and (coming soon)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/View-Gods-Mercies-Access-Gospel/dp/1087747481/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=In+View+of+God%E2%80%99s+Mercies%3A+The+Gift+of+the+Gospel+in+Romans&amp;qid=1628527018&amp;sr=8-1"> In View of God’s Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans</a>. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children, two daughters-in-law, and five beautiful grandchildren. You can follow her on<a href="https://twitter.com/courtneydoctor"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneycdoctor/"> Instagram</a>. 
This week’s reading: Hebrews 7 - 1 John 5

Week 51: The Book of James with Courtney Doctor

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Earlier in the year, we had a conversation with Jennifer Lucy Tyler all about gathering to study the Word - that conversation was based on Hebrews 10. What else can the book of Hebrews teach us? What does this letter reveal to God’s character? In this episode of 52 Weeks in the Word, we are joined by Andrew Wilson from the UK from a conversation all about Hebrews. 

Andrew Wilson (PhD, King’s College London) is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He’s the author of several books, including Remaking the World, Incomparable, God of All Things, and Echoes of Exodus.

This week’s reading: 2 Thessalonians 1 - Hebrews 6 

Earlier in the year, we had a conversation with Jennifer Lucy Tyler all about gathering to study the Word - that conversation was based on Hebrews 10. What else can the book of Hebrews teach us? What does this letter reveal to God’s character? In this episode of 52 Weeks in the Word, we are joined by Andrew Wilson from the UK from a conversation all about Hebrews. 
Andrew Wilson (PhD, King’s College London) is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He’s the author of several books, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Remaking-World-1776-Created-Post-Christian/dp/1433580535">Remaking the World</a>, Incomparable, God of All Things, and Echoes of Exodus.
This week’s reading: 2 Thessalonians 1 - Hebrews 6

Week 50: The Book of Hebrews with Andrew Wilson

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Week 44: The Doctrine of Adoption with Blair Linne

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