Simply Put

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Aseity of God Oct 06, 2026

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God depends on nothing and no one for His existence. On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper considers the aseity of God.

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Satan Sep 29, 2026

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He's called the tempter, the accuser, the evil one, and the god of this age. On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper looks at the biblical—and very real—figure of Satan.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/satan/

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Imputed Righteousness Sep 22, 2026

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No royal wedding is more shocking than that of Christ and His church. On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper explains why.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/imputed-righteousness/

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Justification Sep 15, 2026

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We can never be good enough to meet the demands of God's law. In this episode, Barry Cooper testifies to the One who met those demands on our behalf.

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Sanctification Sep 08, 2026

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On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper considers what it means to be sanctified: to be set apart by God for a purpose.

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Original Sin Sep 01, 2026

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Sin isn't just what we do; it's who we are. On this episode of Simply Put, Barry Cooper defines the term "original sin" and explains how it became our natural state.

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Universalism and Hell Aug 25, 2026

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Why do some people claim that hell will ultimately be unpopulated? Today, Barry Cooper contrasts this idea with the clear teaching of Jesus on who will inherit eternal life and who will not.

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Preterism Aug 18, 2026

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Is it possible that the apocalypse has already happened without many of us realizing it? Today, Barry Cooper considers two related ways of interpreting the Bible's end-times prophecies.

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Adonai Aug 11, 2026

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The name Adonai refers to God's absolute sovereignty over creation. Today, Barry Cooper explains the most exalted title used to describe God in the Old Testament.

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Theophany and Christophany Aug 04, 2026

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If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. Today, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and the Lord's heart to be present with His people.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/theophany-and-christophany/

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