East Memorial Student Podcast

Who is Jesus Christ? What is the power of Jesus and why does it matter? What is the purpose of our life and the key to spiritual victory? Listen as Pastor Mathew answers these questions in his exposition of verses 15-17.Main Passages: Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-3East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 16th, 2025

Having expressed his continuous thanking and praying to God the Father, the Apostle Paul now describes two actions that the Father accomplishes in the Christian's salvation, followed by one critical truth. Listen as Mathew exposits these two verses.Main Passages: Colossians 1:13-14; James 1:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; John 14:5; Acts 4:10-12East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 2nd, 2025

Knowledge is the practical foundation of the Christian life. In the verses covered in this message, the Apostle prays that the Colossians would be filled with divine knowledge that will lead to a Christ-honoring lifestyle. Paul then outlines four ways this kind of lifestyle is demonstrated. For modern Christians studying these verses today, how do our lives compare, and how should we respond?Main Passages: Colossians 1:9-12; 1 Corinthians 2:12-16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 26th, 2025

Do we give God the Father enough credit for spiritual success in our lives and the lives of others? In Colossians 1:3-8, the Apostle Paul writes about giving thanks to God the Father for the spiritual fruit reported among the Colossian believers.Main Passages: Colossians 1:3-8; John 13:34-35; Isaiah 55:10-11East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 19th, 2025

Diving into the text of this letter, Mathew exposits the greeting of the Letter to the Colossians. There is much to learn and gain from even a few words.Main Passages: Colossians 1:1-2; Galatians 1:11-24; Ephesians 4:11-12East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 12th, 2025

Beginning our new teaching series on the Letter to the Colossians, Mathew covers several important points relating to the background and purpose of this New Testament epistle.Main Passages: Colossians 4:15-16; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; John 17:17East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 26th, 2025

In the final message of this series, Mathew teaches about the events leading to the eternal state (e.g., Gog and Magog) and life in the eternal state.Main Passages: Revelation 20:7-21:4; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 12th, 2025

In this second part of our study on New Jerusalem, Mathew covers the specific details and dimensions of the city.Video shown: What on Earth is Heaven Like? (Janet Willis)Main Passages: Psalm 122:1-6; Hebrews 11:8-10; 12:22-24; John 14:1-6; Revelation 21:10-22:3East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 5th, 2025

The topic of New Jerusalem is essential in any study of Heaven. In this message, Mathew begins to teach this important topic with a special emphasis on the topography and landscape associated with the future New Jerusalem (as revealed in the prophecies of Ezekiel and Zechariah).Main Passages:Zechariah 14:9-10; Ezekiel 40:2-4; 47:1-12; 48:16, 30-35; Revelation 21:12-16; 22:1-2East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 29th, 2025

Follow the links for a video of the Millennial Temple as described in Ezekiel's vision: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Main Passages: Jeremiah 23:5-6; Zechariah 6:12-13; Ezekiel 40-43; Numbers 25:1-13 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 22nd, 2025

What will life be like under the millennial reign of Jesus Christ and his resurrected saints? How will things be different from this present age? Listen as Pastor Mathew explains three features of life during the Millennial Kingdom: (1) the prosperity of truth, (2) the prosperity of justice, and (3) the prosperity of life. Main Passages: Isaiah 2:2-4; 65:17-23; Zechariah 14:9-18; Revelation 20:1-3; Genesis 6:3 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 15th, 2025

We have been studying the topic of the Millennial Kingdom as a major phase of a believer's future heavenly existence. In this message, Pastor Mathew focuses on the rulership of Jesus Christ in the Millennial Kingdom and the co-rulership of his resurrected saints. Main Passages: Genesis 1:26-28; Matthew 25:31-32; Isaiah 2:2-4; 9:6-7; Revelation 2:26-29; 5:8-10; 20:4; Luke 19:11-19 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 8th, 2025

Beginning our study of Jesus's Millennial Kingdom, it is important to start with a general overview. What is the Millennial Kingdom, and how does it relate to the present age and the future eternal state? Join us for this next important segment of the series! Main Passages: Revelation 20:1-10; Isaiah 24:21-23 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 18th, 2024

What are the major differences between a believer's present life and their resurrected life? Listen as Pastor Mathew explains the absence of sin and marriage in the resurrection of the righteous. Main Passages: Romans 7:21-25; 8:5-14, 18-23; Luke 20:27-36 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 11th, 2024

Continuing our teaching on biblical resurrection, Pastor Mathew teaches about the resurrection's connection to the Rapture and the nature of the resurrected body. Main Passages: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:35-49; Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-43; John 20:24-29 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 4th, 2024

According to the Bible, the resurrection of the dead is what gives the Christian life meaning and hope. The resurrection of the dead is also a central feature of the afterlife. Therefore, in this message, Pastor Mathew begins teaching on the resurrection. Main Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:13-23; Revelation 20:4-15 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 20th, 2024

Where did Old Testament believers go when they died? Where do Christians go when they die? In addressing these questions, Pastor Mathew focuses on a place that can be called the "Paradise of Sheol." Main Passages: Luke 23:39-43; Matthew 12:40; Luke 16:19-26; Hebrews 9:11-24; John 14:2-3; 1 Corinthians 5:4-8; Revelation 6:9-11 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 13th, 2024

"Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die" expresses how most people in the world live their lives. Christians, however, are supposed to be a people who invest their lives for a heavenly future and reward. How do Christians adopt this perspective on life? Where should a Christian begin to study the topic of Heaven? Join Pastor Mathew as he begins to teach this next segment of our current series. Main Passages: Matthew 6:19-20; Revelation 21:10-14; Genesis 2:7-18; 3:24; Ezek 28:13-14 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 6th, 2024

In this final message covering the topic of Hell, Pastor Mathew addresses two misconceptions about God and sinners that lead some to question or reject the Bible's teaching on eternal conscious torment. Main Passages: Exodus 34:6-7; Leviticus 19:2; Luke 16:13-31; Revelation 20:1-4, 7-8 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | October 30th, 2024

Whether the punishment of Hell is eternal and conscious is a heavily debated issue within Christianity. Some professing Christians even end up rejecting the biblical Christian faith over the teaching that it is. Well, in this message, Pastor Mathew addresses this issue and begins to answer some important questions concerning the punishment of Hell. Main Passages: Daniel 12:1-2; Matthew 25:41, 46; Revelation 14:9-11; 20:9-10; 21:10, 24-27; 22:14-16; Romans 9:17, 22-23; Isaiah 66:18-24 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | October 9th, 2024

The final place of God's judgment is called the Lake of Fire, and the Bible provides details about this place that are not commonly studied. Listen as Pastor Mathew dives into this important topic. Main Passages: Revelation 19:20; 20:7-15; 22:1-4, 17; Daniel 7:9-11 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | October 2nd, 2024

Having introduced the topic of Sheol in the last message, Pastor Mathew now outlines four experiential realities of Sheol: (1) Sheol as a place of continuity; (2) Sheol as a place of equality, (3) Sheol as a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and (4) Sheol as a place of torment and agony. Main Passages: 1 Samuel 28:5-19; Isaiah 14:9-11; Luke 13:22-28; Luke 16:19-24 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 18th, 2024

Where do the departed spirits of the unbelieving and unrighteous go when they die? Listen as Pastor Mathew introduces the topic of Sheol. Main Passages: Isaiah 24:21-23; Numbers 16:1-10, 23-34; Revelation 20:1-15 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 11th, 2024

Many Christians think of Hell as a single place, but the Bible reveals several different places that fall under the label "Hell." In the message, Pastor Mathew teaches about the Abyss, an underworld prison for fallen angels. Main Passage: Luke 8:26-31; 2 Peter 2:4; Revelation 20:1-3; Revelation 9:1-11; Matthew 8:28-29 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 28th, 2024

The afterlife has been a major topic of interest since the beginning of human history, and it is no different in our modern day. Stories about going to heaven and hell have created New York Times Best Sellers and feature films. However, what is the only 100% true and reliable source of information about the afterlife? Join us as Pastor Mathew answers this question, tackles this fascinating topic of near-death experiences, and introduces this new series. Main Passages: 2 Corinthians 11:14; Deuteronomy 18:18-22; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 1:17–18 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 14th, 2024

Throughout the history of the Christian Church, there have been men and women who professed Christ, ministered in his name, and then abandoned the faith they long professed and served. How do we process these situations? And what do we make of passages like Hebrews 6:4–6? Pastor Mathew seeks to address these questions in this final message on the doctrines of grace. Main Passages: Matthew 7:21–23; 1 John 2:19; Hebrews 5:11-6:9 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 31st, 2024

Can a true Christian lose their salvation? Are true Christians guaranteed to live a fruitful and obedient life to God? In this message, Pastor Mathew begins teaching on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Main Passages: John 10:27-28; Matthew 7:15–27; 1 John 3:10; Romans 8:28-39 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 24th, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew finishes outlining the practical process of irresistible grace and wraps up the study of this specific doctrine. Main Passages: John 10:27; 1 John 4:6; Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 10:24-25; 12:5-8; Psalm 51:1-13; 2 Timothy 2:25-26; Proverbs 13:20; 22:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:33 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 3rd, 2024

Many who oppose irresistible grace will sometimes argue that it cannot be true because it would make God into a forceful slavemaster and turn Christians into mindless robots. But is that true? In this message, Pastor Mathew begins to outline how irresistible grace works practically in the life of a Christian. Main Passages: James 1:17-18; Galatians 4:4-6 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 26th, 2024

Is God's grace of salvation truly irresistible? Are there any examples of God's irresistible grace in the New Testament? Listen as Pastor Mathew attempts to answer these questions and others. Main Passages: John 6:37; 1 John 3:9; Acts 9:1-19; 16:11-14 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 12th, 2024

Beginning our study on the "I" of the TULIP, Pastor Mathew introduces the doctrine of irresistible grace. Following a definition of terms, Mathew lays out a biblical foundation for this doctrine, which includes a look at several key passages of Scripture. Main Passages: Ezekiel 36:22-31; John 1:12-13; 3:1-6; Romans 8:5-17 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 5th, 2024

Every defended doctrine of Scripture must be supported by correctly interpreted passages of Scripture. The controversial doctrine of limited atonement is no exception. In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through three progressively stronger passages that support limited atonement, followed by an outline of the importance and significance of this controversial doctrine. Main Passages: John 10:14-16; 15:12-16; 17:1-9; 1 John 2:1-2 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 22nd, 2024

Moving to the "L" of the TULIP, what is the doctrine of limited atonement? What are the similarities and differences between those who debate this doctrine? Finally, how does the Bible describe Jesus Christ's atonement for sinners? Listen as these questions and more are addressed in this introduction to the doctrine of limited atonement. Main Passages: Leviticus 16:11-17; Romans 3:23-25; Hebrews 9:11-12, 24-28; 1 Peter 1:17-19 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 15th, 2024

If the doctrine of unconditional election is biblical and true, how can one know if God has elected them for eternal salvation? How can a believer be assured of their salvation and standing before God? In this message, Pastor Mathew outlines three points of assurance that should give confidence to God's elect. Main Passages: Matthew 13:19-21; John 10:24-28; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 2:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 23; 1 John 4:5-6 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 8th, 2024

Some believe that those who hold to the doctrines of grace would teach that there are unelected children who die and go to hell. Is that true? What does the Bible teach about the fate of children who die in childhood, and how does it relate to the doctrines of grace? Listen as Pastor Mathew seeks to answer these questions. Main Passages: Matthew 5:3; 18:1-6; 19:13-15; 2 Samuel 12:16-23 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 1st, 2024

In any theological belief system, there are threatening and challenging biblical passages. Regarding the doctrine of unconditional election, 1 Timothy 2:4 is one such passage. Does God want all people to be saved, or does He not? If the doctrine of unconditional election will stand the test of criticism, then 1 Timothy 2:4 must be addressed. Listen as Pastor Mathew examines the passage, relates it to the Calvinism v. Arminianism debate, and applies it to the practical life of Christians. Main Passages: 1 Timothy 2:4; Exodus 32:9-14; Matthew 26:38-39 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 24th, 2024

Finishing our study of unconditional election in Romans 9, Pastor Mathew exposits verses 19-24. In this message, one of the more difficult topics of the New Testament is addressed: the "vessels prepared for destruction." Main Passages: Romans 9:19-24; Isaiah 45:8-10 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 17th, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew continues his exposition of Romans 9, focusing on verses 14-18. Main Passages: Romans 9:14-18; Exodus 3-9 (selected passages) East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 3rd, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew begins to exposit one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament related to the doctrines of grace: Romans 9:6-24. In this message, there is a unique emphasis on the unconditional nature of God's election. Main Passage: Romans 9:6-13 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 27th, 2024

Introducing the doctrine of unconditional election, Pastor Mathew exposits two passages of Scripture that support this teaching. Main Passages: 2 Thessalonians; Acts 13:44-48 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 20th, 2024

After a brief review of the few previous messages, Pastor Mathew addresses several of the common objections to the teaching of total inability (total depravity). Main Passages: Jeremiah 17:9-10; Ezekiel 36:25-28 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 13th, 2024

In this second part of our study on total inability, Pastor Mathew exposits one of the critical prooftexts for this doctrine. Main Passage: John 6:44 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 28th, 2024

Having laid the foundation of this series through the study of God's sovereignty, we are officially prepared to begin our specific study of the doctrines of grace. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces the acronym of TULIP and begins teaching on the "T" of the acronym. Main Passages: John 8:31-48; Romans 8:5-9 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 7th, 2024

This final preparatory message for our series on the Doctrines of Grace focuses on God's control of the future. All sides agree that God has foreknowledge of the future, but is that foreknowledge based on God's prediction or determination of what will happen? What about the problem of evil? Does God determine for evil to happen, and if so, does that make God evil? Listen as Pastor Mathew attempts to tackle this fascinating topic. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 31st, 2024

In this message, two more foundational truths about God are defined and applied: (1) the holiness of God and (2) the glory of God. The continued shaping of how one views God will prepare such a person for a deep dive into the Doctrines of Grace. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 24th, 2024

What a person understands and believes about God will influence what that person will understand and believe about topics like predestination, mankind's ability to choose God, and so forth. This message addresses two foundational truths about God: (1) God's creation out of nothing, and (2) God's nature as a Trinity. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 17th, 2024

The debate between Calvinism and Arminianism is one of the most difficult and divisive debates within Christianity. Does God determine who is going to be saved, or does He leave it up to mankind to make a decision? How do we reconcile God's sovereignty with man's responsibility? This new series, titled "Doctrines of Grace," seeks to address such questions. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces this new and exciting series. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 10th, 2024

In this final message of our series on the Ten Commandments, Br. Mathew teaches on the tenth and a final commandment, which addresses an issue that is found at the beginning of all sin. Learn about how any self-centered and self-willed desire, even if it is directed toward something that is good, can entangle a person's heart and lead them down the path of sin. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 3rd, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew covers the ninth commandment forbidding the giving of false testimony against a neighbor. However, in its application, the ninth commandment addresses true biblical justice, which is justice that is fair and unbiased. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 13th, 2023

In this message, Pastor Mathew covers the eighth commandment, "You shall not steal." This commandment not only forbids the theft of personal property and money, but in its application, it also addresses the sin of treating people as property, earning money through unrighteous activities, and failing to fulfill promised and expected obligations. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 6th, 2023

The seventh commandment is one of the three commandments that Jesus explicitly quotes in the Gospels, highlighting its importance. Listen as Pastor Mathew unpacks the meaning and application of this major commandment. East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 29th, 2023