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One Step Deeper: What IS The Bible Actually About?
What IS The Bible Actually About?
What is the Bible actually about? Michael Spurlock follows its central message from Genesis to Revelation: Jesus Christ, His sacrifice for sin, and His victory over death. The episode closes with a question for every reader: how will we respond to Jesus?
0:00 Intro and the question: What is the Bible actually about?
1:03 The Scriptures testify of Jesus
1:46 The Bible reveals the Savior
4:12 The Bible reveals the sacrifice
6:06 The Savior's victory
7:48 One story centered on Christ
9:04 How will we respond to Jesus?
Scripture referenced: John 5:39; Genesis 1:1; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; Matthew 1:21; Romans 3:23; Hebrews 10:4; Isaiah 53:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 19:30; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.
Hosted by Michael Spurlock.
One Step Deeper is a focused biblical conversation from the One Step Closer Network.
19 Oct 2026
Season 2, Episode 7: Seeking Approval
Whose approval are you living for? Brandon and Michael talk about people pleasing, the fear of disappointing others, and obeying God when everyone won't agree. They also discuss receiving criticism, setting boundaries, and knowing when to say no.
Chapters
0:00 Opening
0:58 Welcome back
3:11 Why do we care what people think?
20:35 The fear of man
38:17 Appalachian Jubilee
39:54 Back to the conversation
41:58 Receiving criticism
46:17 Loving people without being controlled
53:16 Learning when to say no
1:02:19 How to stop living for approval
1:09:27 Honest rapid-fire questions
1:17:44 Whose approval gets the final say?
15 Oct 2026
One Step Deeper: Why Are There So Many Bible Versions?
Why Are There So Many Bible Versions?
Why do English Bibles use different wording, and why does One Step Closer use the King James Version?
Michael Spurlock discusses how God's Word came to us, the purpose of translation, and the conviction behind using the King James Version on One Step Closer and One Step Deeper. He also warns against arguing about Bible versions while neglecting to read and obey the Bible.
0:00 Intro and the question: Why so many Bible versions?
1:36 God's Word was given
2:46 God's Word was translated
4:05 Why we use the King James Bible
5:48 God's Word must be treasured
6:13 More than an argument
Scripture referenced: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; Psalm 119:89; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160.
Hosted by Michael Spurlock.
One Step Deeper is a focused biblical conversation from the One Step Closer Network.
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