Bible Principles Podcast

Principle 57, Matthew – The Power of Self-Interests   Matthew 27:11-26   We should not be surprised when some political leaders purposely make wrong and even evil decisions to protect their own interests.Support the show

Principle 56, Matthew – Loving Money   Matthew 27:1-10   We are to be aware of the power of money in causing us to rationalize sinful decisions and to deceive ourselves regarding the ultimate results. Support the show

Principle 55, Matthew – Our Great High Priest  Matthew 26:17-75  Without justifying our failures, we are to be reassured that we have a great high priest who understands our humanness. Support the show

Principle 54, Matthew – Carnal Influence  Matthew 26:1-16  We must now allow critical and carnal people to impact our thinking in negative ways.Support the show

Principle 53, Matthew – Christ's Second Coming   Matthew 24:32-25:46Even though we do not know when Jesus Christ will remove believers from this world, we are to prepare ourselves by faithfully living in His will. Support the show

Principle 52, Matthew – Israel and the ChurchMatthew 23:37-24:31To adequately interpret prophecies regarding the end of the age, we must carefully distinguish between statements about the nation Israel and statements about the church of Jesus Christ. Support the show

Principle 51, Matthew, Exemplary TeachingMatthew 23:1-36Christian leaders are to both teach correct doctrine and practice what they teach. Support the show

Principle 50, Matthew – Divine Wisdom    Matthew 22:15-46    When communicating with people who are attempting to advance Satan's agenda, we should seek to respond with divine wisdom in order to avoid arguments. Support the show

Principle 49, Matthew – Seeking the Truth    Matthew 21:12-22:14    We should not allow what we want to believe to cause us to reject what is God's truth. Support the show

Principle 48, Matthew, Personal Interest    Matthew 20:29-21:11    Servant-leaders are not to allow accolades from the masses to dull their compassion for the specific needs of individuals. Support the show

Principle 47 – Matthew, Servant-leadership    Matthew 20:17-28    Spiritual leaders who follow Christ's example should become servant-leaders.Support the show

Principle 46, Matthew – Faith and Works    Matthew 19:27-20:16    To understand and present the gospel correctly, we must distinguish between the gift of salvation and rewards for faithful service. Support the show

Principle 45, Matthew - Biblical Priorities    Matthew 19:16-26    We are never to allow material possessions to keep us from making God and His will a priority in our lives.Support the show

Principle 44, Matthew - Standing Firm     Matthew 19:1-15    In a secular as well as in a religious world that is more and more departing from biblical values, we are never to compromise the teachings of Scripture.Support the show

Principle 43, Matthew - Life Lessons    Matthew 17:14-18:35    To be prepared for ministry, all believers should have a time of preparation that involves both specific content and practical experience. Support the show

Principle 42, Matthew - Serving Faithfully    Even though we may have unanswered questions, we should serve Jesus Christ faithfully until He comes again.Support the show

Principle 41, Matthew Satanic Influences    Matthew 16:13-23    Even if our belief in Christ's deity is accurate, we are still to be on guard against Satan's efforts to influence our thinking and actions. Support the show

Being a Godly Example1 Thessalonians 1-3As local churches and spiritual leaders, we are to model faith, hope, and love — functioning as godly examples, teaching Scripture faithfully, and staying connected with new believers as they grow toward the stature of Jesus Christ.Support the show

1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 - Follow-up CommunicationAs spiritual leaders we should always make an effort to be in contact with new converts to make sure they are encouraged and growing spiritually.Support the show

1 Thessalonians 2:13- God's messageTo help believers become mature, spiritual leaders must continually teach them God's divine message in Scripture in its totality.Support the show

God's Household Model - Day 21 Thessalonians 2:7-12For leaders to function effectively in the church, they must be functioning effectively in their families.Support the show

God's Household Model - Day 11 Thessalonians 2:7-12All spiritual leaders should model faith, hope, and love to those they lead, encouraging all believers to reflect these same qualities of maturity.Support the show

Principle 5 – Labor Motivated by Love1 Thessalonians 1:2-3The greatest measurement of maturity in any local church is the degree to which believers love one another as Christ loved us.Support the show

Principle 4 – Endurance Inspired by Hope1 Thessalonians 1:2-3The second measure of maturity in a local church is the degree to which believers endure with the certainty of their eternal hope in Christ.Support the show

Principle 3 – Work Produced by Faith1 Thessalonians 1:2-3The first measure of maturity in a local church is the degree to which believers are doing good works produced by a living faith.Support the show

Principle 2 – Mature Leaders1 Thessalonians 1:2-3The biblical measurement of success in our churches is the degree of faith, hope, and love that is visible among believers.Support the show

Principle 1 – Models of Maturity1 Thessalonians 1:2-3As local churches, we are to become models of faith, hope, and love—modeling the very life of Jesus Christ.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 30, Matthew – The Unpardonable Sin    Matthew 12:15-32    We should assure people that they have not committed the unpardonable sin and encourage them to receive the gift of eternal life.           NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 29, Matthew – Inappropriate Traditions    Matthew 12:1-14    We should periodically evaluate our traditions in order to make sure they do not violate Christ's compassionate example or the clear teachings of Scripture.           NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 28, Matthew – Imitating Christ    Matthew 11:16-30    When we face persecution, we are to imitate the Lord's gentle, humble, and sacrificial example.           NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 27, Matthew  Doubt and Disillusionment    Matthew 10:16-11:15    Regardless of our maturity in Christ, we should expect crises that are sometimes disillusioning.           https://youtu.be/57fFqr2Hf9MNEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 26 – Matthew, Equipping Leaders    Matthew 9:37-10:15    To carry out the Great Commission effectively, spiritual leaders must equip others to assist them who in turn will multiply this process in the lives of others.           NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Matthew Principle 22 - Good ShepherdsTo be effective, pastors are to imitate Christ's love and compassion.      Matthew 9:18-36NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Matthew Principle 24 - Function and FormWhen we worship God, we are to determine both our practices and our patterns by using God's truth in Scripture as our primary criteria, not cultural traditions.      Matthew 9:14-17NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Matthew Principle 23 - Witnessing for ChristTo present the gospel to those who are lost we are to associate with them, but we must never compromise biblical values.      Matthew 9:9-13NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

The God-Man Matthew Principle 22 - Matthew 8:18-27 The more we get to know Jesus Christ, the more we should be in awe of who He really is!      NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Physical HealingPrinciple 21 – Matthew 8:1-17Though we are to pray for physical healing, we must differentiate between spiritual healing for salvation and physical healing for the body.      NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

A Solid Foundation     Principle 20 – Matthew 7:24-29To withstand the vicissitudes of life, we must put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—who He is, what He has done for all of us, and what He taught.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

The Way of Salvation     Principle 19 – Matthew 7:13-23To be true to the Scriptures, we must believe and teach that faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the one and only way to inherit eternal life.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Persistent Prayer     Principle 18 – Matthew 7:7-12To apply Christ's teachings, we must have supernatural strength that is released in our lives through prayer.      NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Judgmental Hypocrisy     Principle 17 – Matthew 7:1-6When we confront fellow believers because of sin in their lives, we are to make sure we have dealt properly with our own sin.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Establishing Priorities        Principle 16 – Matthew 6:25-34   To avoid anxiety, we should consistently put God first in all that we do—including the way we view and use our material possessions.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 15 – Matthew, Eternal Treasures   Matthew 6:19-24   We are to measure our spiritual health by the way we use our material possessions to help make disciples of all nations.            NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 14 – Matthew, Honoring God    Matthew 6:16-18   When we give, pray, and fast, we should do so with pure motives that glorify God and not ourselves.          NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 13 – Matthew, Experiencing God's Forgiveness     Matthew 6:1-15   To maintain intimate fellowship with God and one another, we must forgive those who sin against us.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 12 – Matthew, Loving as Christ Loved     Matthew 5:38-48  We are to imitate Jesus in the way He related to people who were selfish, prejudiced, judgmental, hateful, and vengeful.       NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Principle 11 – Matthew, Practicing Integrity      Matthew 5:31-37       We are to build all relationships on trust and honesty.        NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Spiritual Growth – Day 5Principle 4, 1 Pet. 2:1-5To grow together as God's children, we must deliberately and consistently learn the Scriptures.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Spiritual Growth – Day 4Principle 4, 1 Pet. 2:1-5To grow together as God's children, we must deliberately and consistently learn the Scriptures.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Spiritual Growth – Day 3Principle 4, 1 Pet. 2:1-5To grow together as God's children, we must deliberately and consistently learn the Scriptures.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Spiritual Growth – Day 2Principle 4, 1 Pet. 2:1-5To grow together as God's children, we must deliberately and consistently learn the Scriptures.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show