Abide in the Word Podcast seeks to teach and discuss biblical theology as applicable to current culture and events. We live in a time where false teaching and bad doctrine abound in the local church often due to ease of access to online platforms, and we seek to provide sound content on those platforms, pointing to the sufficiency and authority of the Word of God in all matters. Our hosts, Lauren Dyck and Mike Hovland, both attend Grace Bible Fellowship, a Grace Advance church plant in La Crete, Alberta, Canada. Lauren was part of the original group seeking to establish a church plant committed to the exegetical proclamation of the full counsel of God's Word. Pastor Mike Hovland was later hired through the Grace Advance program, and 11 months after GBF was planted, Mike and his family moved to La Crete to shepherd our church. Prior to moving to La Crete, Mike was associate pastor at GraceLife Church of Edmonton where he served after graduating from The Master's Seminary.
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In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of unconditional election. Do we choose God for our salvation or does God choose us? We also answer a few listener questions such as, "if God is sovereign, why pray?"
In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of total depravity. What do theologians mean when they say that man is "totally depraved?" Can man believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ of their own volition, or does our sin nature prevent us from doing so? Listen to this episode as we look at how the Bible answers these questions.
In this episode, we begin a series in which we will examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace. We begin by looking at what the Bible teaches us regarding God's sovereignty over all things and His eternal decree regarding all that takes place in His creation. Is God always in control, even when evil happens? Does God decree all things, good and evil? The Bible has clear answers to these questions and we hope that you dig into the Scriptures with us as we seek to understand what God Himself has to say about these things.
In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about the assurance of salvation for true believers. As a true believer, can I know that I am saved? How can I know that I am saved? Listen in as we discuss this very important doctrine and answer these questions from God's Word.
In this episode, we look at the recent changes made to the Criminal Code of Canada with the passing of Bill C-4, "Conversion Therapy Ban". We define this new legislation, and look at what implications this law will have on the church and those who hold to a biblical view of gender and sexuality.
In this episode, we discuss God's will and what theologians call God's decretive and preceptive will. We also consider the existence of evil and sin in the world and how God's omnipotent will relates to this reality.
In this episode, we continue our study of the doctrine of eternal security, or also known as "the perseverance of the saints". Having looked in detail at the guarantee of perseverance in episode 3, we shift our focus to the necessity and corollary of perseverance in episode 4.
In this episode, we look at the doctrine of eternal security, also known as "The Perseverance of the Saints." We look at the promise of this doctrine in God's Word, that if we are saved, we are being kept - or guarded - by the power of God until we see Him face to face in glory.
In this episode, we discuss the church, politics, the imprisonment of Alberta pastors, and a pastoral perspective regarding the "pandemic."
In this episode we answer the questions, "what is the gospel?" and "why is it important?"
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