Simply Put Episodes
Have you ever wished that someone would explain theology in a way that doesn’t require a degree or a dictionary? Every week, Barry Cooper sheds light on a different biblical or theological term, using helpful illustrations to apply it to your life.

The Cosmological Argument
November 5, 2024 ApologeticsThe existence of creation points inevitably to the existence of a Creator. Today, Barry Cooper outlines the cosmological argument for the existence of God, the first cause.
Five Points of Calvinism
October 29, 2024 Reformed TheologySalvation isn’t a 99% to 1% split between God’s participation and ours. It is entirely the work of the Lord and all the glory belongs to Him. Today, Barry Cooper explains what is at stake in the so-called "five points of Calvinism."
Common Grace
October 22, 2024 Common GraceThe Lord lavishes all people with His kindness, even those who ignore, belittle, or are hostile toward Him. Today, Barry Cooper explains that God’s universal patience toward a sinful creation reflects His glory in unique ways.
Son of Man
October 15, 2024 The Person of ChristWhen we ascribe a title to ourselves, we better be sure that we live up to the name. Today, Barry Cooper identifies the significance of the most common designation Jesus applied to Himself.
Predestination
October 8, 2024 Unconditional ElectionWhy did the Lord choose us to be His people? Is it because of something we did, something He did, or maybe a little bit of both? Today, Barry Cooper shows that the Bible’s answer to this question is abundantly clear.
Omnipresence
October 1, 2024 The Nature of GodThere is nowhere we can go to hide from the presence of God. He is nearer even than our own hearts. Today, Barry Cooper depicts the omnipresence or “all-presence” of God.
Omnipotence
September 24, 2024 The Nature of GodIn these turbulent times, power is something of a dirty word. But God’s infinite power is supremely wonderful because it is wedded to His justice, truthfulness, and love. Today, Barry Cooper delves into the unlimited power of God.
Active and Passive Obedience of Christ
September 17, 2024 The Work of ChristIf we are to be reconciled to God, we need more than forgiveness for breaking His law. We also require the righteousness of One who has kept God’s law perfectly. Today, Barry Cooper explains the critical distinction between Christ’s active and passive obedience for our salvation.
Immanuel
September 10, 2024 The Person of ChristMatthew’s gospel both begins and ends with a marvelous declaration: God is with His people. Today, Barry Cooper meditates on the meaning behind one of the names given to Christ, “Immanuel.”
Repentance
September 3, 2024 Faith and RepentanceRepentance is the fruit, not the cause, of our salvation. Today, Barry Cooper describes the lifelong discipline of repentance to which every Christian is called.
Angels
August 27, 2024 Angels and DemonsAs the word means “messenger,” an angel isn’t so much a type of being as it is a job description. Today, Barry Cooper presents a biblical picture of these otherworldly creatures.
Assurance of Salvation
August 20, 2024 AssuranceWalking an aisle and praying a prayer can never assure us of our salvation. Today, Barry Cooper asserts that true assurance accompanies a life truly changed by the gospel.
Amillennialism
August 13, 2024 The Return of ChristJesus’ own words seem calculated to dissuade endless speculation about His return. Today, Barry Cooper outlines how the Bible’s revelation of the world’s end is meant to stir us to action today.
The Intermediate State
August 6, 2024 Heaven and HellFor Christians, death is a homecoming. Today, Barry Cooper portrays the Bible's depiction of what takes place between our death and resurrection.
Total Depravity
July 30, 2024 Total DepravitySin is not a virus lurking outside of us, but a poison that defiles our hearts from within. Today, Barry Cooper helps us to delve into the depths of our sin.
The Word of God
July 23, 2024 The Person of ChristWho, or what, is God's Word? Today, Barry Cooper explains why both Jesus and the Bible are called the "Word" of God.
The New Heavens And The New Earth
July 16, 2024 Heaven and HellWhat lies beneath our yearning for relationship and our longing for home? Today, Barry Cooper points us forward to the glorious climax of God's story of redemption.
Inerrancy of Scripture
July 9, 2024 Inspiration and InerrancyWhen we claim the Bible is devoid of errors, we must clarify what an error actually is. In this episode, Barry Cooper deciphers the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.
Authority of Scripture
July 2, 2024 Inspiration and InerrancyHow is it possible that sixty-six distinct books seamlessly contribute to the same story? In this episode, Barry Cooper traces the authority of the Bible back to its divine Author.
Creation Ex Nihilo
June 25, 2024 CreationUnlike what we may have been told, our existence is no accident. In this episode, Barry Cooper marvels at God’s creation of all things from nothing.
Federalism
June 18, 2024 ManHow did Adam's disobedience bring sin and death to all mankind? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains how God relates to all people through chosen representatives.
Modalism
June 11, 2024 HeresiesThe Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not mere masks God wears but three eternally distinct persons. In this episode, Barry Cooper critiques one common but incorrect explanation of the Trinity.
Westminster Assembly
June 4, 2024 The Seventeenth CenturyHow would you encapsulate the Bible's teaching with both precision and beauty? In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces us to a classic expression of Reformed theology: the Westminster Standards.
Four Views of the Lord's Supper
May 28, 2024 The Lord’s SupperWhen Christians receive the Lord's Supper, Christ Himself is present—but how? In this episode, Barry Cooper explains the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of the Lord’s Supper.