Shift 6:11 Podcast Ep 01 | How to Study the Bible, Bible Translations, & Finding Jesus in Scripture

Welcome to the very first episode of the Shift 6:11 Podcast with Pastor Steve and Heather! Inspired by Romans 6:11, this podcast explores what it means to be dead indeed to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus—and how that truth transforms everyday Christian living. In this episode, we tackle one of the most important questions for every believer: How should Christians study the Bible? We discuss practical Bible study methods, the importance of context, topical vs. verse-by-verse study, and why every Bible study should ultimately lead us to Jesus and the gospel. We also dive into the fascinating world of Bible translations, including: Is the King James Version (KJV) the original Bible? How accurate is the KJV compared to modern translations? Commonly misunderstood Bible verses Obsolete words and “false friends” in older English translations Why context matters more than proof-texting The real meaning of Isaiah 28:10 (“precept upon precept, line upon line”) How to find Jesus throughout the Old and New Testaments Whether you're a new believer, a longtime Christian, a Bible teacher, or simply curious about Scripture, this episode will help you study God's Word with greater confidence, clarity, and a deeper focus on Christ. 📖 Key Scriptures Discussed: Romans 6:11, John 5:39–40, 1 Corinthians 10, Isaiah 28:10, 1 Peter 2:9, and more. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share. New episodes will continue exploring practical Christian living through the lens of the gospel and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. SHOW NOTES: Bible Study that uses the JW Bible to teach truth: "Our Friends the Jehovas' Witneses http://jw2sda.org The Apocrypha explained: Pastor Paul Cunningham explains the Apocrypha very well.    • Father Mike's Bible Claim FALLS APART | Li...   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:28 What is Shift 6:11? 02:23 Keys for Bible Study 02:58 Main focus: Finding Jesus in Bible Study 05:49 Example #1 Distractions (Finding Jesus in the Bible) 09:59 Key one: Get some context. 10:37 What are the dangers of word-for-word Bible study? 14:45 Example #2 Random Old Testament Bible Verse (Finding Jesus in the Bible) 17:27 Example # 3 Random New Testament Bible Verse (Finding Jesus in the Bible) 20:07 What are the benefits and dangers of topical Bible Study? 22:07 Bible Translations 22:26 Is the King James Version, KJV, the original, the standard from which to judge all translations? 25:00 Geneva Bible 26:19 Origin of the King James Version, KJV 32:23 How literal is the King James Bible, KJV 33:42 Obsolete words in the King James Version, KJV 37:07 False Friends: Words you think you know, but they mean something different. 41:13 Isaiah 28:10 Precept upon precept, line upon line??? COMMONLY MISUNDERSTOOD PASSAGE Potential Theological Problems from The King James Version False Friends. 47:01 Hell 48:02 Easter and the Sabbath/Sunday debate 49:21 Peculiar People/Dress reform Ranking Bible Translations 52:44 KJV King James Version AKA King James Bible, aka Authorized Version 53:59 Book of Mormon 55:49 New World Translation (The Jehovah's Witnesses' Bible) Bible Study that uses the JW Bible to teach truth: "Our Friends the Jehovas' Witneses http://jw2sda.org Paraphrases: 57:58 Clear Word 1:00:25 The Message, JB Phillips, The Living Bible 1:01:49 The Free Version Translations: 1:03:29 ICB International Children's Bible 1:05:20 NEB New English Bible 1:07:16 RSV Revised Standard Version (used to be abbreviated RV) 1:08:55 AMP Amplified Bible 1:10:23 NJB New Jerusalem Bible (Catholic Bible) The Apocrypha explained: Pastor Paul Cunningham explains the Apocrypha very well.    • Father Mike's Bible Claim FALLS APART | Li...   1:13:09 NKJV New King James Version 1:15:37 NIV New International Version 1:20:55 NLT New Living Translation 1:24:19 ESV English Standard Version 1:28:10 Emotional Hang Ups to Bible Study (Guilt, Shame, Fear) 1:39:31 Preview of next episode Key Words: #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Romans611 #BibleTranslations #KingJamesVersion #Gospel #JesusChrist #christianliving