Brandon & Keith are pastors at Gospel Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. They seek to help guide you through God's word verse by verse and tackle tough and interesting questions along the way.
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The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus' death on the cross saves sinners. Does that mean He died for everyone or only a chosen few? In this episode, Jonathan and Brandon step back and look at how the Bible talks about the extent and purpose of the atonement. They let Scripture define what Christ accomplished on the cross, showing how God's intent to save sinners fits together without contradiction. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
Does God choose who will be saved? And if so, is it unfair of God to choose some and not others? In this video, Mikey and Jonathan explore the biblical doctrine of Unconditional Election—God's gracious choice to save sinners, not based on anything in them. They walk through key Scriptures and address common objections, showing how this doctrine magnifies God's mercy and leads to our humility and assurance. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
The Bible clearly teaches that God is sovereign over ALL things. Does that mean our choices matter don't matter? Do we have freewill or is everything we do predetermined against our will? In this episode, Brandon and Jonathan step back and look at how the Bible talks about the human will. They let Scripture define what freedom really is, showing how real choices, moral responsibility, and God's sovereign purposes coexist without contradiction.
Are we really that bad? What does the Bible actually say about human nature after the fall? And why does this matter for how we understand salvation, grace, and the gospel itself? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan explore the doctrine of "Total Depravity" by walking through key Scriptures, clearing up common misunderstandings, and showing how knowing how broken we actually are isn't meant to crush us—but cause to rely more on God's grace. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.orgGive: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
Why do Catholic Bibles include the Apocrypha (also called the Deuterocanonical books), while Protestant Bibles do not? Are Protestants missing Scripture—or is this a deeper disagreement about how Christians understand the biblical canon? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan offer a clear, thoughtful, and charitable Protestant response to the Catholic use of the Apocrypha. We examine the historical, biblical, and theological reasons Protestants affirm the 66-book canon. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
Do Catholics actually pray to Mary—and if so, why don't Protestants? In this video, Jonathan and Brandon explain what the Catholic Church teaches about praying to Mary and the saints, and why Protestants believe prayer should be directed to God alone. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
Catholics and Protestants both believe in Jesus, read the Bible, and share the core beliefs of Christianity—so what's the difference? In this video, Brandon and Jonathan break down the very real differences between Catholics and Protestants, starting with a brief history of the early church and the Protestant Reformation. We then look at where these two traditions agree and where they diverge. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
What do Roman Catholics mean by “sacraments” — and how should Protestants respond? In this video, Mikey and Brandon walk through Rome's sacramental claims and show us what Scripture has to say about salvation. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
What does Rome claim about the Pope, where do those claims come from, and do they align with Scripture? In this video, Mikey and Brandon examine the Catholic doctrine of papal authority from a Protestant perspective. Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org Give: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
The Vatican vibe is real — or at least some former Protestants think so. In this video, we look at why people are converting to Catholicism and why it matters for us as Protestants. Is it about tradition or transcendence... or maybe some cultural momentum?Website: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.orgGive: https://www.gospelcommunitysc.org/giving
Brandon discusses Psalm 47 - God Is King over All the Earth. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.
Brandon discusses Psalm 46 - God Is Our Fortress. To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.
Brandon discusses Psalm 45 - Your Throne, O God, Is Forever. To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song.
Brandon discusses Psalm 44 - Come to Our Help. To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah.
Brandon discusses Psalm 42 - Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul? To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah.Brandon also discusses Psalm 43 - Send Out Your Light and Your Truth.
Brandon discusses Psalm 29 - O Lord, Be Gracious to Me. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
Brandon discusses Psalm 40 - My Help and My Deliverer
Brandon discusses Psalm 39 - What Is the Measure of My Days?
Brandon discusses Psalm 38 - Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord
Cody & Brandon discuss the importance of what it means to "live sent."
Cody & Brandon talk about how to honor God in your dating life.
Brandon discusses Psalm 37 - He Will Not Forsake His Saints
Cody & Brandon talk about why maturity is important in college.
Brandon discusses Psalm 36 - How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love.
Mikey & Brandon go over what it means for God to be eternal and sufficient to Himself.
Brandon discusses Psalm 35 - Great Is the Lord.
Mikey & Brandon define and discuss the 3 "omni's" of God.
Brandon discusses Psalm 34 - Taste and See That the Lord is Good.
Brandon & Caleb discuss the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel and how we should think about this biblically.
Mikey & Brandon go over what God's justice is and looks like.
Brandon discusses Psalm 33 - The Steadfast Love of the Lord.
Al Mohler wrote two articles attacking Andy Stanley saying that he has abandoned biblical Christianity. Is Al Mohler right? Has Andy Stanley crossed over into denial of the Bible and Christianity? Or is Al Mohler being judgmental or pharisaical?
Mikey & Brandon talk about "the glory of God" means.
Jonathan & Brandon talk about what it means for God to be a jealous God.
Brandon discusses Psalm 31 - Blessed Are the Forgiven.
Jonathan & Brandon discuss how God can be both immanent and transcendent.
Brandon discusses Psalm 31 - Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit.
Ben & Brandon unpack the idea "praying continually." (Luke 11:5-13)
Brandon discusses Psalm 30 - Joy Come With the Morning.
Ben & Brandon talk about hinderances in our prayers. (James 4:2-3, Matthew 6:5-8)
Ben & Brandon discuss the importance of thankfulness in our prayers. (Philippians 4:4-9)
Ben & Brandon talk about the roles the Trinity plays in our prayer. (John 17)
Brandon discusses Psalm 29 - Ascribe to the Lord Glory.
Ben & Brandon discuss what it means to have “the eyes of your hearts enlightened…” (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Brandon discusses Psalm 28 - The Lord is My Strength and My Shield.
Ben & Brandon talk about what it looks like to pray for “the harvest.” (Luke 10:2, Matthew 9:35-38)
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