Critical Issues Commentatry grew out of Bob DeWaay's passion to equip the saints for the work of ministry. In the late 1980's Bob met regularly with a group of local pastors, often presenting position papers on timely doctrinal issues. When he found that the messages were accepted by only a few of t…
The Critical Issues Commentary Radio podcast, hosted by Bible teacher Bob DeWaay and Pastor Eric Douma, is a valuable resource for those seeking discernment and accurate biblical teaching. As someone who grew up in charismatic churches, I have found this podcast to be extremely helpful in understanding the true meaning of Scripture and exposing the false teachings propagated by charismatic leaders. The hosts consistently deliver reliable Bible teaching that clarifies various issues and untangles misinterpretations of verses. They preach the entire gospel message with fear and trembling, providing a breath of fresh air in a time when much of Christianity seems to have strayed from solid doctrine.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its focus on discernment issues. DeWaay and Douma tackle popular false teachings and teachers within the church with a non-emotional, reasoned approach. Their foundation is always the Bible, which they use as a guide to expose unbiblical teachings in various Christian movements. The hosts' extensive knowledge of Hebrew and Greek allows them to provide deep verse-by-verse explanations that inspire further study. This level of detail is both informative and enlightening for listeners looking to deepen their understanding of Scripture.
However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the presence of an interjecting co-host or guest. Some listeners find it distracting when there are interruptions such as the constant interjections of agreement or affirmation from another person during DeWaay's teaching. While it may seem minor, these interruptions can disrupt the flow of information and hinder concentration for some listeners.
In conclusion, The Critical Issues Commentary Radio podcast is an excellent resource for those seeking reliable biblical teaching and discernment on various issues affecting believers and the Church at large. Bob DeWaay consistently delivers first-rate commentary rooted in sound doctrine, making this program a rare gem among many others that often fall short in their selection of teachers or ministers. While there may be minor areas for improvement, such as reducing interruptions during teaching segments, the overall quality and depth of this podcast make it a valuable tool for those seeking to grow in their faith.
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 6 - The Importance of Authorial Intent, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. In this episode we discuss the importance of authorial intent in biblical interpretation. We contrast Comer's discipleship model with the Great Commission in Matt 28. We refute Comer's claim that "disciple" is a noun, not a verb, using the same passage. (duration 00:24:40) Click here to play
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 5 - Diminishing the Uniqueness of Christ, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. John Mark Comer claims that we can "do as Jesus did." Bob DeWaay shows that to "do as He did" assumes that you have to "be who He is." We cannot do what Jesus did - He is completely unique. We are called to do what He commanded, not to do what He did. (duration 00:21:58) Click here to play
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 4 - Deity Doesn't Have Apprentices, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Bob DeWaay shows that equivocation creates confusion and false categories throughout the book, beginning with the idea that we can be apprentices of Jesus. We also discuss the influence of Eastern mysticism and show that true deity cannot have apprentices. (duration 00:21:36) Click here to play
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 3 - Diminishing the Atonement, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Comer claims that many Western Christians view Jesus as a "delivery mechanism for a particular theory of atonement." This is the latest iteration of theological liberalism. We encourage listeners to reject this and cling to the truth of the gospel. (duration 00:21:17) Click here to play
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 2 - Diminishing the Deity of Christ, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Comer claims that Jesus did not call people to convert and become Christians. We refute this claim and defend the intensity of our need for Christ. We are commanded to repent and believe. We show that no one qualifies to be an apprentice of Christ. (duration 00:27:33) Click here to play
A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 1 - Disciple or Apprentice?, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. In his book Practicing the Way John Mark Comer claims that we can be an apprentice of Jesus and that there is "...no problem that apprenticeship to Jesus cannot solve." We show that the apprenticeship model fails because Jesus is unique. (duration 00:20:48) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 14 - Safe in Christ, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. The gospel is the armor of God, and that those who are in Christ are safe. Jesus has prayed for us to be kept from the evil one while we are still in this world and that we will be sanctified by the truth which is God's word. These are our essential needs (duration 00:30:32) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 13 - Means of Grace or Spiritual Formation?, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Believers are forgiven and are continually cleansed from sin through the means of grace. We contrast this with the man-centered techniques of spiritual formation. We can trust in the outcome of the means of grace - God carries us to glory. (duration 00:27:33) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 12 - True Messianic Salvation, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We show that Messianic salvation in Luke/Acts means release from sins. We defend the deity of Christ as we clarify the message of the gospel, and remind listeners of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice for our sins. We close with a discussion of repentance. (duration 00:29:35) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 11 - Our Status in Christ, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We discuss the dangers of occultism, the problem of false converts, and our need to stand firm in the gospel. We do not need to work our way through Satan's kingdom. We need to remember our status in Christ and avail ourselves of the means of grace. (duration 00:29:08) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 10 - God's Wrath is Appeased, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We show that evangelicalism has de-emphasized the promised results of the gospel and replaced it with case-specific therapy. We explain and refute the ransom theory of the atonement and show that God's wrath was appeased through the shed blood of Christ. (duration 00:29:52) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 9 - Conversion is Deliverance, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We discuss unbiblical case-specific counseling programs that come about in churches filled with unbelievers. We need the gospel and the means of grace, not programs for unbelievers, and we need to believe in the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. (duration 00:31:32) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven, Part 8 - Fully Transferred by God, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Those who teach the warfare worldview today claim that Christians can have demons that have to be cast out one at a time. We show that Christians were transferred out of the domain of darkness at conversion and are now safe under the authority of Christ. (duration 00:29:40) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 7, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. A faulty gospel leads to the need for false systems and programs for deliverance. Paul refutes this in Colossians and points us back to the sufficiency of Christ. Deliverance happens when we are converted; not through a gradual process. (duration 00:32:36) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 6, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. In this episode we continue our discussion of "rescue" as used in Colossians 1:13,4. Bob encourages listeners to ignore the activities of demons and focus on what God has done in rescuing us from the domain of Satan. (duration 00:30:18) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 5, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We discuss "rescue" as found in Exodus 6:6,7. This passage foreshadows Passover, the Last Supper, the Lord's Supper, and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. When we receive the Lord's Supper we remember that He rescued us and redeemed us with Christ's blood. (duration 00:31:49) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 4, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We discuss "rescue" from Colossians 1:13. God rescues us from the domain of Satan at conversion. The rescue is attached to the promises of God as seen in Exodus 6:6-7. Believers are brought to God relationally, not through spiritual techniques. (duration 00:30:30) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 3, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. People often seek deliverance from evil spirits based on symptoms. Our assurance doesn't come from lack of symptoms; it comes from Christ. We find true freedom in Christ at conversion, not through shamanistic techniques and knowledge of the spirit world. (duration 00:33:49) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. In this episode we look at "the world under the evil one" (1John 5:19). When we are converted, God rescues us from the domain of Satan and brings us into the domain of Christ. We also discuss the divine council worldview. (duration 00:32:55) Click here to play
Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. People who believe they are under demonic oppression often turn to "Christian shamanism" for relief. Bob shows from Colossians 1:13,14 that what people truly need is to be removed from Satan's domain through Jesus Christ. (duration 00:32:10) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 12 - From Darkness to Light, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. Amy Russell shares how God brought her from the darkness of the New Age to the light of Christ. We also discuss providence as it relates to salvation. God can use many things but what He has ordained is the preaching of the gospel. (duration 00:29:59) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 11 - Children and the New Age, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. The New Age is targeting our kids through mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Books and movies such a Harry Potter further desensitize kids. We need to bring children up in the truth from God's Word and trust Him for the outcome. (duration 00:30:46) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 10 - Mindfulness Meditation, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. The goal of mindfulness meditation is the emptying of the mind to access the god within. God spoke using human language so that we can know Him and His law. New Age meditation erases these categories and leads to darkness rather than light. (duration 00:30:44) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 9 - Christian Yoga, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. We show that a revised Christian label does not eliminate the underlying Hindu philosophy of yoga. Yoga and the poses in it are comprised of the Hindu pantheon of gods and is said to be their gift to humans. The source of yoga is corrupt... (duration 00:34:04) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 8 - Understanding Yoga Poses, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. Amy Russell continues to explain the dangers of Yoga as she reveals the names and meanings of the different poses. Her testimony reveals that there is a strong, pagan religious system that is essential to Yoga itself. (duration 00:32:17) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 7 - Kundalini Yoga Unmasked, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. Amy Russell shows us how mainstream secular Yoga marketed as a workout leads people into spiritual peril. She explains that the poses themselves are devised to transmit signals to the spirit world, appealing to the spirit attributed to each pose. (duration 00:31:00) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 6 - The Coiled Snake of Yoga, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. Christian yoga is being promoted in many churches as a worship-style class. Former New-Ager Amy Russell shows how yoga is a silent worship of Hindu deities. From Scripture, false gods are demons and the worship of false gods is the worship of demons. (duration 00:23:09) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 5 - The Spiritual Aspect of Yoga, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. As for yoga, Amy Russell says, "Westerners have perilously mistaken the practices of yoga and meditation as simply breathing, stretching, calming, and relaxation exercises when in reality these practices are a gateway into Eastern mysticism and occult." (duration 00:38:49) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 4 - Energy Healing, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. Energy healers claim to be able to clear blockages in a person's aura and chakra system, and thereby bring about physical healing. Energy healers use spirit guides to find these blockages. We show that this practice is not scientific or biblical... (duration 00:27:19) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 3 - Refuting the Law of Attraction, presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell. In this episode we explore the teachings of Esther and Jerry Hicks. They are the authors of the popular New Age book "The Law of Attraction." We show that these teachings did not come from the Abraham of the Bible, are not scientific, and are not "law." (duration 00:32:11) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 2 - Energy Healing and the New Age, presented by Jessica Kramasz and Amy Russell. Amy shares how the scales of spiritual blindness formed as she continued in New Age practices. Yoga and meditation led her to energy healing which is done through the use of spirit guides. She had to continue in the practices of yoga and meditation... (duration 00:29:15) Click here to play
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 1 - The New Age Leads to Bondage, presented by Jessica Kramasz and Amy Russell. In episode one of twelve with Amy Russell, we discuss the core New Age teaching that man is god and show how yoga is designed to elevate your consciousness so that you can move into your divinity as you honor the Hindu deities. We also discuss karma... (duration 00:19:59) Click here to play
God's Desire To Save All Kinds of Men, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We start with Pastor Eric giving more evidence that "all men" in this passage means "all types of men." The context shows that he means Gentile inclusion in God's plan of salvation. We have a careful discussion of the debate in church history... (duration 00:37:00) Click here to play
God's Desire To Save All Kinds of Men, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. 1Timothy 2:3-4 teaches that God desires all men to be saved. Pastor Eric Douma preached a sermon on this passage that covered many important issues that have arisen from this text. The first one we discuss is what does God's "desire" and who are "all men" (duration 00:33:48) Click here to play
Greater Works than These, Part 2 - Comfort for God's People, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We continue our discussion of John 14:12-13. This passage was meant to bring comfort to the disciples. Jesus was promising them a place with Him in heaven, ongoing access to Him through prayer, and a continuance of God's mighty works through His people. (duration 00:25:58) Click here to play
Greater Works than These, Part 1 - God Works Miracles, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. False teachers claim that if Christians become unified we will do greater miracles than Jesus. We examine John 14 to show what Jesus meant by "greater works." God is always the one who determines when and how to do His mighty works and the glory is His. (duration 00:29:34) Click here to play
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 5 - God Gives Wisdom, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We conclude this series with a discussion of wisdom. Wisdom is grounded in faith in God. It is not about getting our desired outcome. Wisdom is about the type of attitude we have in making all decisions and the motivations of the heart. (duration 00:31:54) Click here to play
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 4 - Understanding the Perfect Will of God, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. A misinterpretation of Roman's 12:2 leads to the belief that there is a third will of God - the perfect will - that can only be discovered by hearing directly from Him. Good, acceptable, and perfect are all modifying the same thing - the moral will of God (duration 00:21:17) Click here to play
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 3 - Providence is Freedom, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. God's providential will includes our decisions in matters of Christian liberty. Seeking subjective revelations from God about matters of liberty impinges upon liberty. Rather than being fatalism, the doctrine of providence is freedom. (duration 00:28:17) Click here to play
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 2 - God's Providential Will, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We continue our discussion of God's providential will. We answer common objections to the doctrine of providence and show that providence is not impersonal or mechanistic. We also discuss open theism, which says that God only knows part of the future. (duration 00:38:52) Click here to play
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 1 - God's Revealed Will, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. In this series we will discuss CIC Issue 75, "God's Will and Christian Liberty" which will lay a firm foundation for guidance and making decisions. We discuss God's revealed will, God's providential will, God's sovereignty and human responsibility. (duration 00:40:41) Click here to play
What the Gospel Is and Is Not - Clarifying Gospel Issues, presented by Bob DeWaay. Bob DeWaay clearly articulates the one true Gospel, and compares it to the man-centered gospel of modern Evangelicalism. He exhorts pastors to preach the Gospel according to the terms that God has revealed and to trust Him for the results. (duration 01:01:49) Click here to play
The Glory of God Alone, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay, Eric Douma, and Andy Olson. This discussion continues by explaining why monergistic salvation is a necessary corollary of the glory of God alone. However small man's part is deemed to be, no salvation happens without it. Therefore God does not get all of the glory... (duration 00:30:18) Click here to play
The Glory of God Alone, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay, Eric Douma, and Andy Olson. We begin by laying out the solas of the Reformation and discussing how the "alones" end up being about monergism versus synergism. If synergism is true in regard to salvation, then humans doing their part is the key to salvation. We explain why that is. (duration 00:31:40) Click here to play
The Christian and Civil Government, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In this session we discuss how God rules His own world and what place civil government has in God's plan. One key point we make is that the government cannot bring about the kingdom of God on earth. The kingdom does not come through government action... (duration 00:29:24) Click here to play
The Christian and Civil Government, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. 1Timothy 2:1-2 instructs Christians to pray for those who have civil authority. This broadcast is an interview with Eric Douma about a sermon he preached on this passage of Scripture. We need a Biblical worldview about how God rules His own universe. (duration 00:27:47) Click here to play
Use and Misuse of the Law, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. 1Timothy 1:9-11 says that the law is for the wicked and disobedient. In this section Paul discusses the "lawful" use of the law of Moses which is to restrain wickedness. This calls into question John Calvin's claim that there is a third use of the law... (duration 00:33:51) Click here to play
Use and Misuse of the Law, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. 1Timothy 1:5-8 refers to how some have misused the law to preach false doctrine that denies the sufficiency of Christ. Paul discusses the relationship of the Christian to the law of Moses. The false teachers were trying to take people back to the law... (duration 00:31:23) Click here to play
A Lavish Banquet for All Peoples: Eschatological Feasts, Part 5, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. The amazing consistency of the theme of honor and shame is revealed in banquets throughout the Bible. This is an important topic. Luke 13:26-30 again uses the context of an eschatological meal to reveal salvation and judgment. (duration 00:33:22) Click here to play
Jesus Dines With Sinners: Eschatological Feasts, Part 4, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Luke describes feasts where Jesus dines with sinners, to the dismay of the religious elite. Mary uttered a prediction of this in Luke 1:51-53. She predicts that there will be a reversal of status. One example of this is found in Luke 5 at Levi's banquet. (duration 00:30:48) Click here to play
OT Prophecy-The Removal of the Veil: Eschatological Feasts, Part 3, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. The Biblical writers lived in a shame/honor society. Shame and/or honor is often portrayed in feasts. Following the theme of reversal, people who think they are honorable/have status are brought low while those who are shamed/have no status are blessed. (duration 00:32:17) Click here to play
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