Open the Bible

Colin Smith

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

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1770 episodes

The Day God Turned His Face Away, Part 2

Many people speculate what hell will be like. But the clearest revelation of hell has been given to us at the cross. Pastor Colin talks about the six dimensions of hell, and how Jesus experienced every one of them on the cross.

24m
Mar 31
The Day God Turned His Face Away, Part 1

What actually happened on the cross? We know that Jesus Christ suffered and died, but beyond his physical suffering, what was happening there? Pastor Colin shows us from the Bible that there was more going on than meets the eye.

24m
Mar 30
Breakfast with the Devil, Supper with the Savior, Part 2

A person pursues a life of crime, and their heart is full of anger towards God then they die and go to heaven. Can they really have any confidence at all that they’ll receive a warm reception there? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer for one man.

24m
Mar 29
Breakfast with the Devil, Supper with the Savior, Part 1

Two men had pursued a life of crime; they were angry with God, and now they stood on the brink of eternity. Pastor Colin talks about how something changed in one man’s soul, and he cried out to Jesus, Remember me when you come into your kingdom. Discover the stunning words Jesus said to this man.

24m
Mar 28
Praying for the Person Who Causes You Pain, Part 2

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing while he was on the cross? Was he gritting his teeth or fantasizing about getting revenge on his tormentors? Discover the startling answer.

24m
Mar 27
Distinguishing Marks of True Repentance, Part 2

How can you tell if another person has repented? By counting his or her tears? How about the passing of time? Neither of these well-worn paths is very helpful. Pastor Colin helps you discover the genuine marks of true repentance, and how to deepen your own repentance.

24m
Mar 25
Praying for the Person Who Causes You Pain, Part 1

The men who put Jesus to death were committing a great sin, but they didn’t think they were doing anything wrong. They didn’t have a bad conscience, or feel that they needed to ask for forgiveness. How is that possible?

24m
Mar 24
Heaven, So Near - So Far, Part 4

Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.

24m
Mar 23
Heaven, So Near - So Far, Part 3

Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.

24m
Mar 22
Heaven, So Near - So Far, Part 2

Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.

24m
Mar 21
Heaven, So Near - So Far, Part 1

Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.

24m
Mar 20
Distinguishing Marks of True Repentance, Part 1

You feel sorry about what happened. Does that mean you’ve repented? Not necessarily. The Bible talks about godly sorrow, the kind of sorrow that leads to repentance. Pastor Colin talks about what godly sorrow is.

24m
Mar 18
Distinguishing Marks of True Repentance, Part 1

You feel sorry about what happened. Does that mean you’ve repented? Not necessarily. The Bible talks about godly sorrow, the kind of sorrow that leads to repentance. Pastor Colin talks about what godly sorrow is.

24m
Mar 18
What to Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 2

Jesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy?

24m
Mar 17
What to Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 2

Jesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy?

24m
Mar 17
What to Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 1

What does it mean when Jesus says, Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.

24m
Mar 16
What to Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 1

What does it mean when Jesus says, Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.

24m
Mar 16
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted, Part 2

What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.

24m
Mar 15
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted, Part 2

What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.

24m
Mar 15
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted, Part 1

If you pursue the life that God calls you to, what lies ahead for you? What should you expect? Jesus tells us that we will be blessed by God, and we will be persecuted in the world.

24m
Mar 14
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted, Part 1

If you pursue the life that God calls you to, what lies ahead for you? What should you expect? Jesus tells us that we will be blessed by God, and we will be persecuted in the world.

24m
Mar 14
Cultivating Peace, Part 2

Looking for a few more practical strategies for making peace? Hear the rest of Pastor Colin’s Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.

24m
Mar 13
Cultivating Peace, Part 2

Looking for a few more practical strategies for making peace? Hear the rest of Pastor Colin’s Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.

24m
Mar 13
Finding the Hidden Path to a Transformed Life, Part 2

How can a person who’s on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is repentance. It’s a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.

24m
Mar 11
Finding the Hidden Path to a Transformed Life, Part 2

How can a person who’s on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is repentance. It’s a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.

24m
Mar 11
Cultivating Peace, Part 1

What does peacemaking look like in practice? How would you like some down-to-earth, practical tactics? Pastor Colin gives us Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.

24m
Mar 10
Cultivating Peace, Part 1

What does peacemaking look like in practice? How would you like some down-to-earth, practical tactics? Pastor Colin gives us Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.

24m
Mar 10
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 2

Some Christians are constantly chiding themselves for their lack of progress. Other Christians have never really grasped what God can do for them. Pastor Colin talks about how to find the right balance.

24m
Mar 09
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 2

Some Christians are constantly chiding themselves for their lack of progress. Other Christians have never really grasped what God can do for them. Pastor Colin talks about how to find the right balance.

24m
Mar 09
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 1

Why does conflict seem to follow some people around? Because what fills you will spill out of you when other people bump into you. Pastor Colin talks about how to become a peacemaker.

24m
Mar 08