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Subscribe to Theology Applied to stay up to date with new episodes of Daily Truth & more!https://anchor.fm/theology-appliedThis episode concisely explains the true meaning of Christ separating the sheep from the goats in Matthew 25:31-46.

Subscribe to Theology Applied to stay up to date with new episodes of Daily Truth & more!https://anchor.fm/theology-appliedIn the end, there will be many who PROFESS Christ who do not actually POSSESS Christ.

Subscribe to Theology Applied to stay up to date with new episodes of Daily Truth & more!https://anchor.fm/theology-appliedIs there really no such thing as a “Carnal Christian”? And if so, how should we properly define a “Carnal Christian”?

Subscribe to Theology Applied to stay up to date with new episodes of Daily Truth & more!https://anchor.fm/theology-appliedScripture says we will be saved “if we believe in our heart and confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord.” But what about those who cannot speak?

Subscribe to Theology Applied to stay up to date with new episodes of Daily Truth & more!https://anchor.fm/theology-appliedWhat does Hebrews 12:15 mean when it commands us to “strive for the holiness for without which no one will see the Lord”?

The same God who determines which one of us will be justified also determines how far each of us will be sanctified in this life.

 “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14“Holiness” is immediately added to “peace” in order to indicate that peace is to be pursued no further than that which is consistent with holiness.

If the wrist is broken, the strength of the hand will be of little avail.

“A lame member of the body of Christ, the church... a weak believer; one that is ready to halt, either through the corruption of nature, or through the weakness of grace, or through want of light and judgment, and through instability and inconstancy; lest such a one should, through the irregular walk and conversation of others, be stumbled and offended, and go out of the way, and leave the paths of righteousness and truth. God takes care of, and has a regard to such, and he would have others also. The fallen believer be restored, the weak brother be confirmed, the halting professor be strengthened, and everyone be built up and established upon the most holy faith, and in the pure ways of the Gospel.” -John Gill

There is a dynamic difference between a weak convert and a false convert. We must learn to discern between the two, and act accordingly.

It's not enough to arrive at the Celestial City alone. Who are you serving, so that they complete the journey also?

Covenant Succession is the idea that the children of believers “are expected to succeed in the faith of their parents, and this is accomplished through the divinely ordained means of covenant nurture.” There is no theological reason Reformed Baptists shouldn't believe this.

Just as the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud in the wilderness, New Testament saints are also surrounded by a “cloud.” Only, this cloud which surrounds us is “a cloud of witnesses” - the Old Testament saints whose faith and patience were just mentioned in the preceding chapter. Remember, some of these Old Testament saints experienced immense victory, while others experienced crushing defeat. In either case, they all bore noble testimony to God and received commendation from God for their faith. And these Old Testament saints now serve as witnesses for, or against us, as we seek to live by faith. They are compared to a "great” cloud because they encompass us on every side, and are many in number.

Although the daily sacrifice in Israel ought to have ceased at the death of Christ, it did not in fact cease until the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem. Therefore, when considering the larger context of the preceding chapters (Hebrews 10 & 11), what “weight” and corresponding “sin” would most likely be hindering these Christians ability to “run with endurance the race... set before [them]”? It was the weight of constant participation in the ceremonial system of Judaism, and the sin of unbelief in the finished atonement of Christ.

Scripture teaches that we are “surrounded by a great cloud which surrounds us is “a cloud of witnesses.” These past saints, now in glory, are not mere cheer leaders for Christians living today. They serve as witnesses for, or against us, as we seek to live by faith.

Has God always saved people the same way? Why does it seem that so few were saved in Israel in the Old Testament?

Just as the Israelites were encompassed with the pillar of cloud in the wilderness, New Testament saints are also surrounded by a “cloud.” Only, this cloud which surrounds us is “a cloud of witnesses” - the Old Testament saints whose faith and patience were just mentioned in the preceding chapter. Remember, some of these Old Testament saints experienced immense victory, while others experienced crushing defeat. In either case, they all bore noble testimony to God and received commendation from God for their faith. And these Old Testament saints now serve as witnesses for, or against us, as we seek to live by faith. They are compared to a "great” cloud because they encompass us on every side, and are many in number.

The spiritual battle of this generation may be won or lost. But even if we are to lose, we can spend our lives in such a way that we position future generations for victory.

There are at least three benefits possessed by Christians today that Old Testament saints did not have.

The 1st Century Church was not the spiritual heyday of Christianity. We have not been on a steady decline for the past 2,000 years.*The title of this clip comes from my friend Brian Sauve.

In this short episode, Pastor Joel Webbon explains the meaning of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2, particularly the 4th Kingdom made of iron/clay and the 5th kingdom of the stone that grows into a mountain.

Postmil is not about improvement in one nation over the past 50 years, it's about overall improvement in the world as a whole over the past 2,000 years. America is in apostasy. It will either repent or be destroyed. In either case, Postmil is just fine. We must pray for America's repentance, but it is imperative that American Christians understand that our nation isn't needed to fulfill God's plans. Many nations have come and gone throughout the course of human history, but the Gospel has continued to spread.

All throughout Scripture, men and women are commended for their faith. Some experienced victory, others experienced crushing defeat. God sovereignly determined the temporal results of their faith, but everyone who had faith was commended regardless of the outcome.

The greatest hindrance to Christians overcoming evil in this world is our own unconfessed sin.

Christ's kingdom is not isolated to some ethereal plane in the seventeenth dimension. Christ is King of earthly kings and Lord of earthly lords. His kingdom is here.

Neutrality is a myth. If a government is not Christian, it is wicked.

So why was the Jews' desire for salvation so far off from God's plan? Because they did not recognize their truest need. We all want salvation from something, but is that something the same thing that Jesus came to save us from? It is true that Jesus is the King of Righteousness, and therefore, he came to save us from the tyranny of earthly kings and corrupt governments. But how does he accomplish this salvation? He accomplishes this salvation by first saving individuals from their sin. Apart from Christ, our greatest enemy is not the pagan culture or wicked politicians. Our greatest enemy is God.

So why was the Jews' desire for salvation so far off from God's plan? Because they did not recognize their truest need. We all want salvation from something, but is that something the same thing that Jesus came to save us from? It is true that Jesus is the King of Righteousness, and therefore, he came to save us from the tyranny of earthly kings and corrupt governments. But how does he accomplish this salvation? He accomplishes this salvation by first saving individuals from their sin. Apart from Christ, our greatest enemy is not the pagan culture or wicked politicians. Our greatest enemy is God.

At the time of Jesus' birth, the nation of Israel was asking God for salvation. For them, salvation meant liberation from the rule of the Romans. In order to receive this salvation they needed a savior. The savior they asked for was a warrior dressed for battle, but the savior they received was a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. They wanted the fierce lion, but what they needed was the sacrificial lamb.

The birth of Jesus and the death of Jesus can never be truly separated. The incarnation was God setting the stage for the crucifixion. The manger exists as the prelude to the cross. And the cross exists as the path to the throne. Jesus was born so that at the proper time he could die. And Jesus died so that he might reign.

In this short form video, Pastor Joel Webbon does something quite surprising. He actually uses the Scripture to make an argument against tithing. Well… kind of.

Pastor Joel Webbon masterfully explains why American families can't afford to stop sending their wives to work and their kids to public school.

Scripture commands us to honor our father and mother. A major component of this is caring for them as they die.

It makes sense that a culture that embraces abortion would eventually embrace euthanasia. The connection is a bit ironic.

Learn to listen to the providence of God. Obedience to the clear commands of Scripture, coupled with discernment in God's providence, will yield immense clarity for what you're actually called to do (and what you're NOT called to do). 

A valuable lesson from Moses, Elijah, and Greg Bahnsen.

Choosing to remain in godless states such as California and New York is not courageous. Most of the time, it's just stupid. When in doubt, you should flee. The choice to stay in a context of wickedness, especially with a wife and children, requires a much clearer calling from the Lord.

The Christian Faith is not individualistic; it's covenantal.

Most of my attempts at evangelism did more harm than good until I learned this one simple lesson.

The word “world” may be used to refer to the physical world (John 1:10) or to the people of the world collectively (1 John 2:2). In those senses, there is nothing immoral about Christians loving the world. However, John also uses the word “world” to refer to the evil, organized system under Satan, which operates through unbelieving people who have been taken captive to do his will. This demonic system is chiefly characterized by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the boastful pride of life.

…Because they've been taught that losing is the goal.

Spiritual Warfare is not fasting and locking yourself in your closet, while commanding the regional demons to reveal their names.

Although our ultimate battle and enemy is spiritual, we must remember that Satan does, in fact, enlist flesh and blood in his ranks.

There is a difference between sinful deceit and Christian shrewdness.

Our world hates men, and seeks to castrate them in any way possible.

Jesus has bound the “strong man,” we have been called to plunder “the house.”

It's clear that we're in a dip right now, but the overall trajectory of Christ's victory over Satan is on the rise. One day, our grandchildren will be taught evolution in their schools merely as example of the folly that comes from rejecting Christ, and they will laugh at its foolishness.

Is Jacob simply biased because of his own personal experience? Did Jacob make it his mission in life to go around cheating older sons out of their blessing? Why did Jacob give the greater blessing to Joseph's younger son, at the expense of Joseph's older son?

The most pressing question regarding Isaac's blessing of Jacob is this: How could Isaac have blessed Jacob by faith, when he was deceived by him and thought he was blessing Esau. It is clear that the blessing of Jacob was not the design of Isaac.

Hebrews 12:17 says, “For you know that afterward, when [Esau] desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.” So, according to Scripture, Esau did not (and COULD not) repent. If this is the case, why does Esau appear to forgive Jacob and then reconcile with him? This text is quite confusing because later in Esau's life, he really seems to behave like a Christian.

Romans 9:13 says, “…Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” In this brief video, Pastor Joel Webbon shares the story of how God took a verse that he once despised and caused it become one of the sweetest verses in the Bible to him.