Before we can appreciate the Gospel, we must understand humanity's condition apart from Christ. In this episode, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder examine the doctrine of condemnation and why every person stands guilty before a holy God. Learn what Scripture teaches about sin, judgment, and humanity's inability to save itself. This foundational doctrine helps listeners understand why salvation is necessary and why Christ's sacrifice is such glorious news.

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Foundational scripture to study this week-

• Genesis 3:1–24
• Psalm 51:1–5
• Isaiah 59:1–2
• Romans 1:18–32
• Romans 3:10–23
• Romans 5:12–21
• Ephesians 2:1–3
• John 3:18–19

Key terms from todays episode -

• Condemnation
• Fall
• Sin Nature
• Spiritual Death

Salvation is more than forgiveness. It is the beginning of a new creation. In this episode, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore what Scripture means when it declares that believers become new creatures in Christ. Discover how God transforms the sinner's identity, establishes a new relationship with Him, and begins a lifelong work of spiritual renewal. Learn why salvation is not merely self-improvement but a divine act of creation accomplished by God Himself.

Special Guest: Mark Foster

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Foundational scripture to study this week-

• Genesis 1–2
• Psalm 8
• Psalm 19:1–4
• Isaiah 45:18
• John 1:1–3
• Colossians 1:16–17
• Romans 1:18–25
• Revelation 4:111

Key terms from todays episode -

• Creation
• Image of God
• Creator
• Stewardship

Season 2 begins with one of the most important questions a person can ever ask: What actually happens when someone gets saved? In this foundational episode, Dr. Crowder and McKenzie explore the biblical meaning of salvation and examine the transforming work God performs in the life of every believer. Topics include regeneration, justification, redemption, reconciliation, eternal life, and the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

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Foundational scripture to study this week-

• John 3:1-18

• Romans 3:21-28

• Romans 5:1-11

• Ephesians 2:1-10

• Titus 3:3-7

• 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
• Colossians 1:12-14

• 1 Peter 1:3-5

Key terms from todays episode -

• Salvation
• Regeneration
• Justification
• Redemption
• Reconciliation

In the Season 1 finale of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments known as the “Silent Years.” Discover how Daniel’s prophecies, the rise of Greece and Rome, the spread of the Greek language, the development of synagogues, and the emergence of the Pharisees and Sadducees all prepared the world for the coming of Jesus Christ.

In this episode on Written and Read, Dr. Robert C. Crowder continues the conversation about if contradictions in the Bible and what the critics have to say.

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Can the Bible be trusted when people claim it contains contradictions? In Part 1 of this important discussion, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder examine some of the most common accusations against Scripture and explain how many supposed contradictions are actually differences in perspective, emphasis, or historical detail. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding biblical harmony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why careful study matters when reading God’s Word.

Why did God give us four Gospel accounts instead of just one? In this episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the unique purpose and perspective of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Rather than contradicting one another, the four Gospels work together to provide a complete portrait of Jesus Christ. Discover how each Gospel writer emphasized different aspects of Christ’s ministry, why the differences matter, and how the four accounts strengthen the reliability of Scripture. This episode helps listeners better understand the harmony, depth, and divine inspiration of the Gospel records.

This episode explores the relationship between archaeology and the Bible. It examines several discoveries that illuminate the historical setting of Scripture while emphasizing that the authority of the Bible rests on divine inspiration rather than archaeological confirmation.