Gaining Christ

Why is the believer in Christ the most joyful, satisfied, and content person on the planet? This episode answers that question and describes the specific knowledge, mindset, behaviors, and favor that cause the believer in Christ to be extremely joyful and deeply satisfied and consistently content despite the earthly circumstances of their life. Also, discussed are the reasons why some Christians do not experience the full joy of Christ. Scripture referenced: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 32: 1-5, 10-11, Psalm 51:1-17, Psalm 63:1-5, 11, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:1-3, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6, Mathew 5:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 25:21, 34, Matthew 28:18, Luke 6:23, Luke 11:28, Luke 12:32, John 1:12-13, John 3:3-8, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 10:14-30, John 14:12, John 14:12, John 14:27, John 15:5-16, John 16:33, John 17:1-5, 6-13, 23-25, Romans 2:4, Romans 6:23, Romans 9:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:15-20, Ephesians 2:3-10, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Ephesians 4:30, Philippians 1:25, Philippians 3:1, 3-11, 12-21, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:12-13, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (incorrectly cited as 1 Thessalonians 1:16 in audio), 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:7-11, James 1:2-4, 11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 1:14-21, 1 Peter 1:9-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 2 Peter 1:2-4, 1 John 5:13

Jesus begins the 'Sermon on the Mount' by saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." To encourage the listener in the truth of God's rich grace, this episode examines this interesting statement and answers these questions: 1) What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? 2) How and why is a person 'blessed' who is poor in spirit? 3) How does a person become poor in spirit? Scripture referenced: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 64:4, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:22-25, Matthew 5:1-3, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 5:31-32, Luke 18:9-14, John 3:3, Romans 2:4, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:20, 22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 1:3-10, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Philippians 3:3-9

A clear presentation of the gospel to encourage the listener in the foundational truth that eternal life is a gift from God- a gift not earned by our good works or religious merits, but rather a gift received through genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7-25, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-6, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 1:26-36, John 1:1-3, 14, John 14:6, Acts 16:25-31, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20 (incorrected cited as Romans 3:19 in audio), Romans 3:22-26, Romans 5:1, 18, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:7-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Philippians 2:5-8, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:3-7

One of the most profound and yet misunderstood words in the Bible is "Foreknew." In Romans 8:29, Paul writes, "Those whom God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son." This episode explains the significant meaning of this grand statement and answers three important questions: 1) What is the biblical meaning of 'foreknew'? 2) Who are those whom God foreknew? 3) What are the results or benefits for those whom God foreknew? Scripture Referenced: Genesis 4:1, Psalm 3:8, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 50:21, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 1:25, Matthew 7:21-23, John 2:24-25, John 3:3-10, John 5:21, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 10:14-15, 26-28, John 15:16, John 17:3, John 17:24, Acts 2:22-23, Acts 2:29-31, Acts 13:48, Acts 16:14, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20, 22-23, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:6-18, Romans 11:2, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 1:13-16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Ephesians 3:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:19, Titus 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:2, 3-5, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Romans 8:28 states, "God is working in all things for good." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this monumental verse while answering three crucial questions: 1) What is the good that God is working in all things? 2) How does God work in all things to accomplish that good? 3) For whom specifically is God working good in all things? Scripture referenced: Genesis 37, 39-50, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 10:29, 37, Matthew 20:28, John 4:34, John 5:17, John 10:27, John 11:38-44, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 11:33-36, 2Corinthians 5:14-15, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 1:9-13, Colossians 1:15-18, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 John 4:7-19

A detailed explanation of God's reasons for and messages in the recent wildfires that devastated parts of California, as well as the many other natural disasters that frequently strike our planet. Additionally discussed are how God's sovereign will providentially works in and through natural disasters, how God uses natural disasters ultimately for the spiritual well-being of His people, and what specifically is God's likely message to anyone who has suffered loss in a disaster of any kind. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 3:17, Genesis 6-8, Genesis 19:1-28, Numbers 25:1-9, Deuteronomy 32:17-22, 35-39, Exodus 6:1-8, Exodus 7-12, Exodus 19:5, 1 Kings 16:29-34, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-40, 2 Kings 24:1-25:30, Job 1:1-2, Job 2:1-10, Job 19:25-27, Job 42:1-6, 10-12, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 96:4-5, Isaiah 1:9, Isaiah 5:20, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, 45, Isaiah 53:1-12, Jeremiah 21-25, Matthew 6:19-33, Matthew 7:21-22, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 24:1-51, Luke 3:7-17, Luke 13:1-5, John 5:14, John 8:31-36, John 14:1-6, John 16:33, John 18:36, Acts 2:22-23, Acts 4:27-28, Acts 17:22-31, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 3:10-25, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:28-29, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 1:1-10, 2 Corinthians 11:22-33, Philippians 3:7-10, 18-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19, Hebrews 10:1-18,31, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:1-3, 10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:26-29, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Peter 3:1-13

A careful examination of God's presence and influence in California's recent devastating wildfires. Questions answered in this episode: Why do natural disasters occur at all? What causes our planet to be plagued with so many of them? Why would God create a planet that is so catastrophic? Where is God in any and all of our world's natural disasters? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:8, Genesis 3:17 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 3:7 in audio), Genesis 6:11-22, Genesis 7:11-24, Exodus 19:5, Job 38:4, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 147:3-5, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 9:20, Romans 11:33-36, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 3:20, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:1-3, 2 Peter 3:6 (incorrectly cited as 2 Peter 6 in audio).

A detailed description of the identity, arrival, purpose, power, and work of the Holy Spirit of God. Specifically discussed are the Spirit's origin and nature, the Spirit's involvement in creation, the Spirit's service through the Old Testament, and the Spirit's extensive work in the salvation and life of the believer. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, Numbers 11:25, 1 Samuel 10:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, Psalm 51:11, Psalm 139:7, Isaiah 61:1-2, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Joel 2:28-32, Matthew 3:7-12, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 24:45-49, John 3:1-10, John 6:45, 63, John 7:38-39, John 10:27-30, John 14:12-26, John 15:5, 26, John 16:7-15, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-43, Acts 16:14, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 6:17, Romans 8:6-8, 1 Corinthians 2:1-14, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:5, 14, 17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:1-3, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-5, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:30, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Colossians 1:15-17, Colossians 1:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7

A clear explanation of the identity, nature, origin, purpose, work, position, and rank of Jesus Christ to encourage the listener in the knowledge of God and God's eternal truth. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:3 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 12:13 in audio), 1 Chronicles 17:1-15, Psalm 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 42:1-8, Isaiah 53:5, 10-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 16:13-17, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, Matthew 28:18, Luke 1:26-38, John 1:1-18, John 3:1-2, John 3:17, John 6:35-30, John 8:12, John 10:9, 14-15, John 10:19-21, John 11:25, John 12:47, John 14:6, John 17:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 1:19 (incorrectly cited as 1 Corinthians 1:19 in audio), Colossians 2:9 (incorrectly cited as 1 Corinthians 2:9 in audio), Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-3, 8-12, Hebrews 2:10, 1 Peter 1:17-20, 1 John 3:8, Revelation 6:14-22, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 20:10, Revelation 22:12-13

A clear description of God. Specifically detailed are God's identity, uniqueness, nature, appearance, attributes, wisdom, supremacy, power, character, love, generosity, and faithfulness. Also discussed are the blessings God gives to those who know Him. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 7-12, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 32:17, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Job 38:4, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 23:1, 6, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 103:10-11, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 147:4-5, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 40:25-26, 28, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:8-9, Isaiah 55:8-9, Daniel 7:9, Matthew 17:1-9, Matthew 24:14, 36-44, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:26-37, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:32, John 1:1-5, 14, John 4:24, John 10:14, 27-30, John 14:6, John 15:9, Acts 17:22-31, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:23, Romans 11:33-34, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:7-10, Revelation 1:14-18, Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 20:10, Revelation 22:13

If you have ever felt hurt, confused, uninspired, betrayed, misled, manipulated, controlled, used, burdened, angered, hopeless, or burned by religion and its inability to deliver real spiritual results, then we encourage you to listen to this episode. Eternal life and right standing with God is not a religion. It is a relationship. In this episode we explain why relationship is the way to God's favor and peace and why the prescriptive rituals of religion are not. Included is explanation on how a person enters into genuine relationship with God as well as why so many are drawn to religion. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 63:1, 3, 5, Isaiah 55:1-3, Jeremiah 31:34, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 15:3, Luke 20:32-43, John 10:10-14, 27, John 14:7, 23, John 17:3, Acts 17:22-27, Romans 1:6, Romans 3:20, 21-25, Romans 5:1, Romans 7:7-25, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:7-11, Colossians 2:23, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 3:15, James 2:23, 1 John 5:11-13, 19, Revelation 12:12, 17  

A clear biblical explanation of salvation, including detailed answers to the following questions: What exactly is salvation? From what specifically is a person saved who has salvation? How does a person receive salvation? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 3:1-8, Exodus 14:30-31, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 3:8, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 52:10, Isaiah 53:5-6, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 31:30, Ezekiel 18:20, Matthew 1:18-21, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 2:10-11, John 8:34-36, Acts 2:21, Acts 4:11-12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:8, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-10, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Titus 3:3-6, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 10:11-18, 1 Peter 3:18,

Jesus said, “Unless a person is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God" (John 3:3). This episode carefully examines this monumental statement and answers three important questions: 1) What does it mean to be ‘born again'? 2) Why must a person be born again to see the Kingdom of God? 3) How is a person actually born again? Also discussed are some prevalent false teachings that mislead many away from a true spiritual rebirth and into a false sense of security with God. Scripture referenced: Genesis 3:1-20, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Luke 3:15-18, John 3:1-10, John 5:24, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 8:34-36, Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 5:12-19, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:1-9, Titus 3:3-7, 1 Peter 1:3

A quick explanation of human free will. Biblically answered is: What is free will? Who has free will? Who does not have free will? What causes a person to have or not have free will? What influences does God's free will have upon a person's will? Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 4:1-10, John 3:1-10, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 8:31-36, Acts 7:54-8:3, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 5:1-10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 7:7-24, Romans 8:1-9, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:6-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14-16, 17-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:12-13, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3, 4-7, 2 Peter 3:1-9, 1 John 5:19

In Psalm 23, David illustratively describes the profoundly rich results of God's loving favor saturating his life. In this episode, we carefully analyze this well-known Psalm to encourage the listener to seek and enjoy the same rich blessings that God provided David. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 15:6, Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Samuel 13:14, 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, Job 19:25-27, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 51:1-17, Psalm 65:1-5, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 61:10, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 26:36-42, John 5:21, John 8:56-58, John 14:6, 27, John 15:18-19, John 16:33, Acts 2:22-35, Acts 4:12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-26, Romans 5:1-11, Romans 8:1-8, Romans 9:1-18, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:3-21, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, Hebrews 9:27, 1 John 4:7-19, Revelation 12:12-17

Considering the bizarre events within the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, this episode details how God responds when people deliberately mock God by their blasphemous words, behaviors, and assertive denials. Also explained is how God mercifully responds when even the vilest of sinners repents and trusts and follows Jesus. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:25, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 37:12-13, Psalm 59:5-8, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-5, 14, John 3:35, Acts 2:22-41, Acts 3:11-23, Acts 4:12, Acts 4:23-31, Romans 1:18-28, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20,

Who is a saint? What is a saint? How does a person become a saint? What are the privileges and powers of a saint? This episode answers these important questions, and exposes some of the most hurtful false teachings on this subject preventing many from enjoying the favor, forgiveness, freedom, and security of Christ and eternal life with God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 20:1-21, Exodus 32:1-20, Deuteronomy 4:25, Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 27:15, 2 Kings 22:16-17, Psalm 16:3, Psalm 34:9, Psalm 96:6, Isaiah 8:11-21, Isaiah 44:9-11, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 7:17-20, Daniel 7:18, Matthew 7:15-16, John 8:31, John 10:14-15, 27, John 15:5-16, John 17:2-3, Acts 9:31-32, Romans 1:1-7, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:14, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 1:1, Ephesians 3:12, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, 1 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:16, James 5:16-17. If you need help finding a true Bible preaching, Christ-centered church, visit www.9marks.org and select "Church Search," or visit church.founders.org.

A biblical investigation into the 'new heavens and new earth' promised by God, including explanatory detail on 1) what specifically are the new heavens and new earth, 2) how and when will the new heavens and earth come into existence, 3) what will be their impact upon our current heavens and earth, 4) what will be their function in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, and 5) what are the implications of the new heavens and new earth to you and me today. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 9:8-11, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 66:1, Isaiah 66:15-16, Isaiah 6:22, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, Matthew 6:28-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:27-31, Matthew 24:35, Luke 12:32, John 14:6, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:7, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:26-28, 1 Peter 1:13, 14-16, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 2 Peter 3:7, 10-13, Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:1-5

If every believer in Christ will eternally reside with God in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven, what then are God's plans for our current earth and universe?  Using graphic details expressed in the Bible, this episode carefully answers this important question and furthermore explains how and when God will accomplish His plans.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Job 1:21, Isaiah 45:12, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 66:22, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:23-33, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:27-31, Matthew 24:35, Matthew 24:36-51, John 1:1-4, 14, John 3:3, John 15:8, 16, John 18:36, Acts 17:30-31, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:18-21, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12, Hebrews 12:26-28, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Revelation 6:15, Revelation 16:15,Revelation 21: 1-5, 22-24

A biblical description of the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, including stunning details on the visuals, splendor, perfections, treasures, experiences, emotions, duration, and location of God's Eternal Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Exodus 33:20, Job 1:21, Psalm 16:6, 11, Psalm 23:6 (mistakenly credited as written by Paul instead of David in audio), Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 53:12, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 22:30, Matthew 25:34, Luke 12:32, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, 6, John 15:9 (incorrectly cited as John 15:8 in audio), John 17:5, John 17:23, 24, Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 35-57, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 12:3-4, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 2:6-7, Ephesians 3:8, Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 1:13, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Timothy 6:7, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 16-18, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:18-29, Hebrews 13:14, Revelation 4:1-8, Revelation 5:11 (incorrectly cited as Hebrews 5:11 in audio), Revelation 7:9-11, Revelation 20:10-15, Revelation 21:1-4, 15-23, Revelation 22:3-5

In Philippians 3:20, the Bible states, "Our citizenship is in Heaven." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this profound verse as well as the valuable application of it to those who trust in Christ. Included, for the listener's encouragement and protection, are some of the more popular false messages that mislead many from properly understanding and living faithfully to the truths of this verse. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-3:20, Job 1:21, Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, 14, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 10:20, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:33, Luke 24:46-49, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, John 15:5, 16, John 17:14, John 18:36, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 3:11-26, Acts 4:1-31, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:17-17, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 3:12, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 6:10-12, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:14-15, Philippians 3:18-21, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:22-29, 1 Timothy 6:7-10, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Titus 2:11-14, James 4:4, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 John 2:15, 17, 1 John 5:19

In Matthew 13:44, Jesus says, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”  This episode explains what Jesus means by this intriguing statement by carefully answering these questions: 1) What is the Kingdom of Heaven? 2) How is the Kingdom of Heaven like a treasure?  3) How and why is the Kingdom hidden?  4) How is the Kingdom found?  5) How is the Kingdom owned- in other words, what does it mean that the man "joyfully sells all that he has and buys the field”?  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-11, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:25-33, John 3:1-8, John 6:63 (incorrectly cited as John 6:33 in audio), John 10:27-30, John 12:24-26, John 15:8, 12-13, 16-17, John 18:36, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:6-14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 1:11-14, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:3-7

How does a person experience the immeasurable greatness of God's power working in their life? This episode answers that question providing detail on the characteristics and behaviors that most yield God's power to abundantly work in and through an individual. Included are the activities that most inhibit a person from experiencing the power of God. Scripture referenced: Genesis 6:5-8:19, Genesis 22:1-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 3:1-17, Joshua 6:1-25, Joshua 10:12-14, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Psalm 16:1-2, 5-11, Psalm 23:1, 6, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 66:15-16, 22-24, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Ezekiel 36:22-26, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 13:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:44-49, John 14:12, John 15:5-16, John 17:1-19, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-47, Acts 4:23-31, Acts 16:11-34, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (incorrectly cited as 2 Cor. 2 in audio), Galatians 1:10, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:16-19, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 3:13-14, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 2:3, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, James 4:6, James 5:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:9-10

While preaching to a large crowd of people, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." What does Jesus mean by this monumental statement? To whom specifically is this statement applied? What are those as lights actually expected to do? In this episode we answer these questions in order to encourage the listener in his or her faithfulness to God and most vital service to a needy world. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 5:20, Matthew 4:18-22, 23-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 10:2, Luke 24:46-49, John 1:1-13, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 8:31-36, John 12:46, John 14:12, John 15:5-8, 13, 16, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 17:24-27, Acts 26:12-18, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:1-6, Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, Colossians 1:13, Titus 2;11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, 14-19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 5:19

One of the most beautiful stories recorded in the Bible is the story of King David's extreme grace to a crippled man named Mephibosheth. In this episode we review this heartwarming event and show how David's loving kindness to Mephibosheth is highly illustrative of God's loving kindness to sinners who receive His salvation. Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Samuel 18:1-16, 1 Samuel 20:13-17, 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Psalm 23:5-6, Ephesians 1:3-8, Ephesians 2:1-6, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 13:20, Revelation 19:9

A thorough description of the details, experience, and infinite benefits of eternal life, including the pinnacle reward of eternal life and how a person actually receives it. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:6, Luke 18:18, John 3:3-8, John 3:16, John 5:21, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:63, John 10:27-28, John 11:25-26, John 17:1-3, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Titus 1:1-2, Titus 3:4-7, 1 John 5:11-13

A clear explanation, from Romans chapter 3, of the Gospel of God; the good news of God's gracious gift of righteousness, salvation, and eternal life to mankind.  Specifically covered are: What is the gospel?  What does God offer in the gospel?  Why does every person desperately need the gospel?  How does a person receive the merits of the gospel?  Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 14:1-3, Psalm 32:1, Psalm 36:1, Psalm 53:1-3, Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 10-11, Isaiah 59:6-8, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:9-26, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 2:14

This episode highlights the eternal faithfulness of God who long ago promised to send the Christ and Savior into our needy world, and detailed in advance, through the prophets, the Messiah's extraordinary identity, bloodline, and birth. And then, exactly as described, God delivered on His promise by the giving of His own Son, born in Bethlehem, Israel, 2021 years ago. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 49:8-10 (incorrectly cited as Gen. 48:8-10 in audio), 1 Chronicles 17:11-15, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5, 11, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Micah 5:2-5, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 24:4, 11, 14, 23-25, Matthew 28:18-19, Luke 1:26-35, Luke 2:1-14, Luke 24:44-49, John 8:56-59, John 10:9-31, John 11:25-26, John 14:6-9, Acts 1:1-9, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20-25, Romans 6:23, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-13, Hebrews 10:11-13, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 5:5

Jesus says, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  This episode carefully examines this most crucial statement and the shocking details within to encourage the listener in God's gospel truth and protect him or her from the fatal lies of the devil, world, and false religion.  Scripture Referenced: Psalm 118:19-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 53:5-6, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 4:17, 18-23, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-24, 25-33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:22-23, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 24:13, Matthew 24:45-51, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:46, Luke 9:21-25, Luke 13:1-5 (incorrectly cited as Luke 13:33 in audio), Luke 14:25-33, Luke 18:18-30, Luke 18:29-30, John 3:3-10, John 10:9, John 10:27-28, John 12:24-26, John 14:6, John 14:12, John 15:18-21, John 16:33, John 18:36, Acts 4:11-12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 3:20, 21-25, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 13:5 (incorrectly cited as 1 Cor. 13:5 in audio), Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:2-9, 1 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 2 Timothy 3:12, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:4-6, Hebrews 7:22-25, Hebrews 10:14 (incorrectly cited as Hebrews 10:24 in audio), 18, Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 20:11-15

This episode highlights some of the many reasons why God deserves our utmost gratitude, praise, and thanksgiving- not only on Thanksgiving Day or once a week at church, but through every day of our lives.  Scripture Referenced: Genesis 4:25-26, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 16:7-11, Psalm 34:1-4, 15, 18, 19, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 103:1-2, 8-13, Psalm 136:1-9, Psalm 139:13-17, Psalm 147:1-11, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 6:25-34, John 14:6, 27, John 15:9-16, John 16:33, John 19:30, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25,  2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Ephesians 1:3-9, Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:7-12, 14-21, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 1:11-14, 24-29, Colossians 2:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Peter 1:3-8, Revelation 4:8 

A concise definition of the word ‘holy' including explanation on how the word applies to God and all those whom God calls to Himself.  Scripture Referenced: Leviticus 11:44-45, Psalm 16:10, Psalm 22:3, Psalm 47:8, Psalm 77:13, Psalm 89:5, Psalm 99:9, Psalm 105:42, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 45:5, Jeremiah 23:9, Luke 1:70-75, Luke 4:34, Luke 9:26, John 6:69, John 17:11, Acts 2:27, Acts 3:14, Acts 4:27-30, Romans 1:2, 4, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:1, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 14:10, Revelation 15:4, Revelation 21:2, 10

This episode examines the brutal devastation of war that persistently plagues our world while answering three important questions; 1) Why does war occur in our world? 2) Where is God is as our world rages in war? 3) How should we, the people in this world, respond to all of this war? Scripture referenced: Psalm 2:11-12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 46:1-10, Isaiah 45:5-7, Matthew 13:41-42, Matthew 24:1-13, John 8:30-36, John 10:10, John 14:1-6, 18-20, 27, John 15:9-19, John 16:2-4, 33, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 2:5-8, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 5:10 (incorrectly cited as Ephesians 5:10 in audio), 2 Corinthians 1:2-4, 8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-10, Ephesians 6:10-20, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Titus 3:3,4-7, Hebrews 10:32-36, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 3:8-18, 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 5:11-15, 19, Revelation 12:12, 17, Revelation 19:1-21, Revelation 20:10-15, Revelation 21:1-8

The Bible states, "God works all things according to the counsel of His will" (Ephesians 1:11). This episode examines this verse and many others like it to highlight the infinite scope of God's sovereignty and reveal how the knowledge of God's sovereignty yields tremendous encouragement and comfort to the person who trusts in it. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1 - 2:24, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 15:1-21, Exodus 3:1- 14:31, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, Job 1:1 - 2:10, Job 38:4, Job 42:2, Psalm 11:4, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 103:19, Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 147:4-5, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 40:22-26, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 25:8-12, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 8:28-32, Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 10:29, Matthew 11:25-27, Matthew 24:1-14, 27-31, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:44-49, John 3:1-8, John 5:21, 28, John 6:35-40, 44-45, 63, 65, John 9:1-7, John 10:25-30, John 11:1-4, 38-44, John 15:16, John 17:1-5, Acts 2:22-23, Acts 4:23-28, Acts 9:1-16, Acts 13:48, Acts 17:24-31, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:8-18, Romans 11:33-36, 1 Corinthians 15:35-56, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Philippians 1:29 (incorrectly cited as Phil. 1:23 in audio), Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:30-21, Colossians 1:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:1-2, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, Hebrews 1:1-3, 10-12, Hebrews 12:5-11, 1 Peter 1:3-7, 2 Peter 3:7, 10-13, James 1:2-4, Revelation 12:12, Revelation 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:10

Why should the Christian be an extremely encouraged person? Answer: many reasons. This episode highlights twelve foundational gospel truths to deeply encourage the Christian in the love, favor, security, privileges, wisdom, treasure, and hope that you richly posses in Christ. Scripture Referenced: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 25:14, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:8-11, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 10:29, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:23, Luke 10:20, Luke 12:32, John 5:21, John 6:37-45, John 8:31-36, John 10:14-27, John 14:12, John 14:27, John 15:9-16, John 17:1-3, 13, 23-24, John 19:30, Acts 22:14, Romans 5:1-3, Romans 8:28-39, Romans 9:11-13, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 2:6-9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:7-20, Philippians 3:1, 7-15, 20-21, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 1:24, 26-27, Colossians 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 10:32-35, James 1:2-5, 12, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 5:13

If faith in Jesus and his sacrificial death on the cross is mankind's only way to salvation, the question is; 'How were people saved who lived before Jesus?' This episode answers this question and provides clear biblical evidence on how Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Rahab, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and other Old Testament people were saved hundreds to thousands of years prior to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:1-5, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:9-14, Genesis 22:18 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 21:18 in audio), Job 16:19, Job 19:25-27, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 51:16, Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Isaiah 60:10, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 24:44-47, John 5:38-39, John 8:56-58, John 14:6, Acts 2:22-36, Acts 3:22-26, Acts 4:12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 3:1-26, Romans 4:1-25, Romans 5:18-21, Romans 11:33, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:6-29, Philippians 3:1-21, 1 Timothy 2:5 (incorrectly cited as 2 Timothy 2:5 in audio), Hebrews 3:12-19, Hebrews 4:1-7, Hebrews 7:11-28, Hebrews 8:1-7, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 11:1, 13-17, 24-26

If God's eternal judgment is coming upon our world, and the Lord Jesus Christ is mankind's only hope for salvation, the question is: Does there exist any secondary chance for forgiveness and eternal life for anyone who is never united to Christ in faith during their lifetime or dies with the guilt of some sin still on their record?  This episode carefully answers this question and evaluates the most common doctrinal assertions that curiously claim the answer is yes.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1-3, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 Kings 18:17-30, Psalm 95:7-11, Isaiah 8:11-19, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:5, Jeremiah 7:18-20, 30-33, Jeremiah 19:4-5, Jeremiah 32:31-35, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 24:4-14, 35-44, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:20-23, Luke 1:15, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:43, John 3:3-10, John 5:28-29, John 8:24, John 10:7-9, 19-20, John 14:6, John 15:16, John 19:30, Acts 4:11-12, Acts 17:24-26, Acts 19:21-34, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:18, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:21-23, Philippians 3:1-11, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-7, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:11-18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:7-12, Revelation 6:15-17.  Other sources referenced: Catholic Apocrypha; 2 Maccabees 12:39-46, Catechism of the Catholic Church; Article 12; Section 3; 1030-1032, catholicculture.org, catholic.com, catholiccompany.com, newadvent.org, Wikipedia.org

A deep examination of God's ultimate warning to mankind, namely, the inevitable judgment of God that is coming upon our world.  Many are completely unaware of God's coming judgment.  Others ignore it, deny it, or push this truth aside in favor of more mind-soothing theories. In love, we strongly encourage you to carefully listen to this message as we biblically describe the shocking details of God's impending judgment.  Included are God's explanations on 1) Why God's judgment is coming, 2) How God judgment is coming, 3) When God's judgment is coming, 4) Upon whom God's judgment is coming, and 5) What God has graciously provided as man's only rescue from this eternally devastating event.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Genesis 6:5-7:24, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:5, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Isaiah 13:6-13 (incorrectly cited as Isaiah 9 in audio), Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 53:5, 10, Isaiah 66:15-16, Jeremiah 17:5, Daniel 12:2, Matthew 3:9-10, 16-17, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 13:41-42, 47-50, Matthew 17:1-5, Matthew 24:3-14, 27-31, 36-44, Matthew 25:24-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 13:1-5, Luke 18:18-30, John 5:21-29, John 10:10, John 14:6, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, Romans 9:6-8, 20, 27, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Ephesians 5:5-6, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:31 (incorrectly cited as Heb. 11:31 in audio), Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 6:14-17, Revelation 12:12, Revelation 16:15, Revelation 20:10 (incorrectly cited as Rev. 19:10 in audio), Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 22:20

What is 'Glorification'? What happens to a person at glorification? What is the significance of glorification? When will glorification occur? This episode answers these questions and provides biblical detail on what a person will experience, look like, and do when the climactic day of glory comes. Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:6-8, Exodus 33:17- 20, Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 17:1-8, Matthew 25:31-34, Luke 4:28-30, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 24:13-45, John 6:18-21, John 17:1-5, 24, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 1:9-18

A concise definition of ‘Atonement' including illustrative detail of what specifically happens in atonement, what God has done to accomplish atonement, and how a person receives atonement. Scripture referenced: Exodus 19:1-8, Exodus 20:1-21, Leviticus 16:1-34, Leviticus 17:11, Isaiah 53:5-11, Romans 3:21-25, Hebrews 9:1-28, Hebrews 10:1-18

A clear biblical description of what is a Christian, including detail on what makes a person a Christian, what specifically a Christian does and why a they actually do it.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:11, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 4:17, 18-22, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 28:19, Luke 5:33-35, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 14:26-33, John 3:3, John 8:32-36, John 12:24-26, John 13:38-39, John 14:1-6, John 15:5-8, 12-13, 16-17, John 17:6, 14, 24, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 11:26, Acts 20:24,  Romans 5:10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 8:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (incorrectly cited as 1 Cor. 16 in audio), 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17, Galatians 5:19-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:6, 21, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:8-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 1:8-12, Hebrews 11;8-10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:1-4, 26-29, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:7-13, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 3:15-16

What is Pentecost? What spectacular event occurred on Pentecost? What is the infinite significance of Pentecost to you and me today? This episode answers these questions and provides a deep examination of the Jewish Festival of Harvest in 35 AD when Christ baptized his disciples with the Holy Spirit and overwhelmed them with new spiritual life, brand new hearts, steadfast faith, security for Heaven, gifts for ministry, and exceedingly abundant power. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Chronicles 17:2, 11-15, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 51:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Joel 2:28-31, Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 24:36-49, John 3:8, John 7:37-39, John 10:14-16, 27-28, John 14:1-9, John 14:12, John 14:23, John 15:5-8, John 16:7, 13-15, John 17:3, John 20:24-29, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-47, 2 Peter 1:21

A clear definition and explanation of Baptism; including critical detail on the power of baptism, what actually happens to a person when they are baptized, and why it is crucial to understand the truth about baptism.  Scripture Referenced: Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 28:18-19, Mark 10:38, Luke 3:7-9, 15-17, Luke 12:50, John 3:3-8, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 19:4, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 3:3-7

What is truth? What is the actual meaning of truth? What are the most devastating counterfeit truths in our world today? This episode answers these questions and further explains the origin and intent of counterfeit truths, the reasons for mankind's vulnerability to false truths, and the paramount value of knowing the truth.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:5-17, Genesis 3:1-8, Exodus 3:13-17, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Job 38:4, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:4-5, Psalm 147:4-5, Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 2:1-11, 12:13, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 48:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 7:13-14, 15-20, Matthew 7: 21-23, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 13:47-50, Luke 9:23-25, John 1:17, John 3:3-8, John 5:21, John 6:28-29, 44-45, 63, John 8:31-32, John 8:42-44, John 10:14-15, 27, John 14:6, John 15:13, 16, John 17:3, John 17:17, John 18:37-38, Acts 4:12, Acts 17:24-26 (incorrectly cited as Acts 17:14 in audio), 30-31, Acts 19:18-20, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 3:10-18, 20-24, Romans 9:11-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Philippians 3:8-10, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-5, 8-10, Ephesians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Titus 1:2 (incorrectly cited as Titus 1:9 in audio), 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 20:11-15

Why does the Bible refer to Jesus as “our Passover Lamb”?  By examining the spectacular details of the first Passover God graciously gave to Israel in 1450 BC, this episode describes the many beautiful ways in which Christ Jesus is the ultimate and eternal Passover Lamb. Scripture referenced: Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Exodus 14:1-31, Isaiah 9:7 (incorrectly sited as Isaiah 6 in audio), Isaiah 53:5-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 11:19, Luke 9:22, John 1:14, John 1:29, John 6:35, 51-58, John 8:12, John 10:7, 9, 14, John 13:34, John 14:5-6, 13-15, John 19:32-33, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21, 2 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Peter 1:19, Titus 1:1-2

What is God's primary purpose for His people? What is God's primary purpose for you? This episode carefully answers these two important questions biblically explaining how and why ‘gaining Christ' is God's principal purpose for His people.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:2, 4, 11, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-3, Jeremiah 4:22, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:33, John 10:14-15, John 17:3, Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:28-30, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:21, 29, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:3-21, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 (incorrectly cited as 2 Cor. 2 in audio), James 1:2-4

A deep examination of the infinitely impressive identity, power, work, position, supremacy, and rank of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:1-13, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 147:4-5, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:1-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 28:18, Luke 1:30-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 5:21, John 5:39-40, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 11:35, John 10:14-18, John 14:6, 9, John 19:30, John 17:1-5, Acts 17:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1-4, 8-12, Hebrews 2:10-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 22:12-13

What is reconciliation with God? Why does every person need reconciliation with God? How does a person become reconciled to God? This episode answers these questions and details how God, in His loving grace, reconciles even the most unworthy of people to Himself. Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 3:10-19, Romans 5:1, 6-11, Romans 8:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:13-22, Colossians 1:19-22

A clear and concise explanation of Redemption. Included is detail on why and from what every person needs redemption, as well as how how a person actually is redeemed. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 6:1-13, Exodus 14:1-31, John 8:32-36, Romans 3:23-25, Romans 5:18-19, Romans 6:14-18, Romans 7:7-11, Romans 8:1-8, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 3:3-9, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 2:23, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 1:18

An often asked question when people realize the truth of God's sovereign grace is: "How do I know if I am chosen by God?" Or, as some will express, "How do I know for certain that I have received God's eternal grace and I am truly saved?" Using various Bible passages that speak directly into this subject, this episode outlines the clear evidence shown when God's eternal grace has taken hold in a person's life. Scripture referenced: Psalm 5:7, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 7:21, John 3:3-10, John 12:23-25, John 13:35, John 15:8, 16, Romans 8:14-16, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, 17, Philippians 1:25, Philippians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, James 1:2-4, James 2:14-26, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 5:13

A careful review of the most common questions about grace in order to further encourage the listener on why the doctrine of God's sovereign grace is all completely true. Some specific questions answered are: How can the doctrine of grace be true if most people do not agree with it? Why evangelize if it is God's grace that causes people to believe? Is there grace for people who never hear the gospel? How do you harmonize predestination and free will? Why doesn't God give grace to everyone? Doesn't the Bible say that God wants everyone to be saved? What about John 3:16? How do I know if I am chosen? Scripture Referenced: Numbers 21:4-9, 1 Kings 17:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 24:14, Luke 1:15, 44, Luke 4:16-30, John 3:3, John 3:14-16, John 5:21, John 6:44-45, 60-70, John 10:27, John 12:37-40, Acts 13:48, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:8-24, Romans 10:12-17, Romans 11:33-36, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 3:1-9

A detailed explanation of the mystery, cause, and purpose of the incarnation of God. Incarnation is a word not actually scripted in the Bible, but is commonly used to describe the most radical and significant event in all of Scripture; the conception and birth of God the Son into human flesh. Scripture Reference: Psalm 8:1-8, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-10, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 6:38, John 8:58, John 10:11-16, John 14:9, John 17:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:6-8, Colossians 1:15-17, 19, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, 10, Hebrews 2:5-15, 1 Peter 3:18, 22