Broadcasting from the hills of East Tennessee, David Salley and Phil Whittemore look at today’s issues through the lens of God’s Word.
David Salley and Phil Whittemore
David and Phil delve into the concept of worldviews, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own perspective and the impact it has on decision-making. Contrasting biblical worldview with secular ideologies, particularly evolution and humanism, they highlight the Bible as a foundational source for a proper understanding of life and its purpose.
David and Phil discuss the importance of continual learning in being disciples of Jesus, highlighting the significance of understanding the Jewish calendar and feasts in comprehending the Bible's narrative and prophecy fulfillment.
David and Phil continue discussing Matthew 24, and the chaos before Jesus comes back. They also talk about the significance of the temple in Jerusalem and its history.
David and Phil discuss the rise of false prophets, increasing lawlessness, and the relationship between endurance and salvation in their continuing conversation on the End Times.
David and Phil continue to explore how Jesus addresses His disciples' questions about the timing of certain events and advises them not to be misled by false prophets claiming to be the Messiah. They also touch on the importance of understanding these signs in the context of Jewish history and the unfolding of biblical prophecy.
David and Phil delve into a discussion about biblical prophecy, particularly focusing on the signs leading up to the end times as described in Matthew 24. Reflecting on the relevance of these prophecies in today's culture, they caution against misinterpretations and false prophets.
David and Phil talk about the importance of believers being like the Bereans and searching the Scriptures to see if what they are being told is actually so, the worst question ever asked in Bible study, the Great Dividing of the End Times, and introduce Jesus' teaching on the End Times on the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24.
David and Phil talk about preaching, music, the order in which churches worship, preparing for worship, invitations, enduring until the end, the high cost of discipleship, and how people confuse the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus.
David and Phil continue discussing Matthew 13 and the parables concerning apostasy in the church and why Jesus taught the parables of the hidden treasure and pearl of great price in the middle.
David and Phil continue talking about apostasy in the church and how Jesus' teaching through the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Leaven address it.
David and Phil continue to talk about the wheat and tares as well as touching the Jewish people, Rapture, Tribulation, and Second Coming.
David and Phil continue in Matthew 13 and touch on the parable of the tares and wheat, the literalness of the Bible, and the rapture and Second Coming of Christ.
David and Phil talk about Jesus' Parable of the Sower or what is also referred to as the Parable of the Soils and the different responses to the Gospel message.
David and Phil start delving into what Jesus teaches in Matthew 13 about the church.
David and Phil speak with Dr. Tony Crisp about Israel. This interview was recorded just prior to Hamas attacking Israel.
David and Phil continue their discussion on the apostate church.
David and Phil start a multi-episode discussion on apostasy in the church.
David and Phil talk about a little of everything along with continuing their discussion on how churches call pastors.
David and Phil discuss how pastors are called by God and how churches call pastors.
David and Phil wrap up their conversation on deacons by talking about what if any, specific responsibilities they are tasked with, their qualifications, and whether or not women may serve as deacons.
David and Phil discuss the qualifications and roles of deacons in the church.
David and Phil finish their conversation about pastors/elders and cover the use of alcohol, bullying, the love of money, managing their household, and being hospitable.
Calling Pastor/Elders, sound doctrine, and the problem of Biblical Illiteracy in the church.
David and Phil discuss the requirements for a pastor/elder to be temperate, self-controlled, hospitable, and possess the ability to preach and teach.
David and Phil continue their discussion on church governance and discuss the requirement that a pastor/elder be the husband of one wife and how it applies to the gender and marital status of pastor/elders.
David and Phil continue their discussion on the church's leadership structure by focusing on what the Bible says about Pastors, Elders, Overseers, and Bishops, along with their qualifications and responsibilities.
David and Phil off a multipart series on what the leadership structure of the church should look like and what the Bible says about Pastors, Elders, Overseers, Bishops, and Deacons and who can be what and what responsibilities they are charged with.
David and Phil kick off an exciting new season of Justified Radio. Some of the topics this season will include church governance, women pastors, the importance of the Trinity, and Divine Will and Free Will.
David and Phil continue in the last chapter of Daniel and discuss the resurrection into eternal life.
David and Phil begin discussion on the last chapter of Daniel.
David and Phil touch on the wars that will mark the end of time on earth.
David and Phil discuss what Daniel's last vision reveals about the Antichrist of the End Times.
David and Phil discuss Antiochus Epiphanes, an antichrist and forerunner of the Antichrist of the end times.
David and Phil chase a lot of rabbits and continue their discussion of the Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms.
David and Phil discuss the death of Alexander the Great and the dividing of his empire into 4 smaller kingdoms. Daniel's vision and our discussion focus on 2 of those 4 kingdoms – the Seleucid and the Ptolemaic – because they are the ones that concern the Jewish people and are the focus of Daniel's vision.
The accuracy of the prophecy given to Daniel beginning in chapter 11 concerning the histories of the Persian and Greek Empires is so detailed that it has caused doubters to question whether or not the Book of Daniel was actually written by Daniel in the 6th century BC. Many argue that the book must have been written by someone other than Daniel later than the time of Daniel because the prophecies contained in Daniel are so accurate as to be unbelievable.As David and Phil dive into chapter 11 of Daniel, remember that God is omniscient and knows everything from beginning to end, and was able to reveal the future in detail to Daniel.
David and Phil chase some rabbits and continue their discussion on the spirit princes (unfallen and fallen angels) that appear in Daniel and spiritual warfare in general.
David and Phil discuss the spirit princes (unfallen and fallen angels) that appear in Daniel.
David and Phil begin discussing Daniel's last vision of the future.
David and Phil discuss the 70th week of Daniel and touch on the Church Age, the Tribulation, and the Rapture along the way.
David and Phil discuss the 7 7's and 62 7's that occur from the beginning of the rebuilding of Jerusalem to the death of Christ.
David and Phil discuss the 6 things God will accomplish by the end of the 70 sets of 7 or "70 weeks" of Daniel.1. God will end all rebellion against Him and order will be restored in the world. 2. God is going to put an end to all sin.3. God is going to reconcile or establish peace with sinners through the blood of Christ.4. God is going to bring in everlasting righteousness and we will finally live life as God had intended life to be lived from the beginning, for all of eternity.5. God is going to end all visions and prophecies because they'll no longer be needed.6. God is going to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to establish His kingdom here on earth where He will dwell with all those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ and it will be perfect.
As Daniel experienced firsthand, we are surrounded by angels. In today's episode David and Phil discuss what the Bible says about angels.
While many call for national repentance within the United States today, few demonstrate that national repentance begins with personal repentance. Join David and Phil as they break down Daniel's prayer for forgiveness for the people of Israel... and himself.
The Medo-Persian Empire has just defeated the Babylonian Empire and the 70-year captivity that Jeremiah prophesied about was coming to an end. That, along with Isaiah's prophesy that it was a king named Cyrus who was going to set God's people free to return to Jerusalem, meant that the Hebrew people were getting ready to return home! How does Daniel respond? By doing what so few seem to do today. He turns to the Lord in prayer.
David and Phil talk about Antiochus IV Epiphanes - the little horn of the Greek Empire and whom many considered to be the Antichrist of Revelation. They share that while he was a type of antichrist, he is not the Antichrist of Revelation that will appear in the Tribulation.
David and Phil continue their discussion of Daniel's second vision and the Greek Empire and Alexander the Great revealed.
David and Phil embark on the beginning of the end of our journey through Daniel as we begin the last 4 chapters – chapters 8-12.There's much to learn from this 8th chapter of Daniel containing the 2nd of Daniel's 4 visions. In its 27 verses we find Daniel, the receiver of the vision, a ram, a he goat, 2 long horns, the 2nd of which was both longer and later than the 1st, a great horn, 4 notable horns, a little horn, the angel Gabriel, and the Prince of princes – Jesus Christ.In it is revealed future events at the time of Daniel's vision spanning 386 years of history, and yet in many ways, it prophesies events yet to occur to this day. Events that will not occur until the very end of time on earth as we know it.
David and Phil share about some recent exciting changes in David's life and how Justified Radio became a multi-state production.
David and Phil finish their discussion of Daniel's vision of the four beasts from the sea.