Our Walk in Christ Podcast

Today we talk more on prayer after some questions on the last video on prayer. The issue here is that the Bible teaches prayer very differently than the church often does, so questioning the church is a difficult prospect for many. So here we reconcile prayer. 1 Thessalonian 5:25 Hebrews 13:18-19 Matthew 6:5-8 James 5:13-15 James 5:16 Prior Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXIIcjK3Skk ASK - Ask, Seek, Knock: https://amzn.to/3RY1MSJ

Today we discuss the relationship between church and politics that is often missed, particularly when a more favorable candidate takes over the office. Today talk about the true goal for the Christian. Get the newsletter here: https://www.moodymedia.org/ 2 Peter 3:7

The biggest problem in every generation is marrying Christianity with Culture. The message of Christ transcends the culture, and today we talk about this point. Galatians 3:1-3 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Malachi 1:6 1 Peter 2:9-12

Today we talk about the pros and cons of freedom of religion. What does the Bible say? Here we talk philosophy and then we what the Bible might support. Matthew 10:14-15 Acts 18:6 Revelation 13:12

We all want a better prayer life. Today I talk about a new book that gets down deep into what the Bible says about prayer. ASK - Ask, Seek, Knock: https://amzn.to/3RY1MSJ

The culture has changed a lot over the last few decades. Today I talk about one of these changes and how it lead to the increasing apostasy we find in the church today. Matthew 24:35 Hebrews 13:8 Isaiah 40:8

As believers, we need to be knowledgeable enough with the world to preach the Gospel, but not comfortable enough to be satisfied with the world. Today we talk about being strangers in the world. 1 Peter 2:11 Ephesians 2:19 Matthew 7:13-14 1 John 5:11-12 Jude 20-23 Mark 16:15 2 Timothy 2:15 1 Peter 3:15

Jesus was crucified to to save people from their sins. So who actually put Him on the cross? Luke 23:13-15 Luke 23:20-24 John 10:17-18 Matthew 26:51-54 Hebrews 10:1-10

Today we talk about grace, and how we are not to strive to attain it, but rather, that we should accept it as we need it. Acts 15:11 Romans 3:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 2:11 Titus 3:7 Ephesians 4:7 Hebrews 4:16 James 4:6 1 Peter 5:5 Psalm 51:16-17 Jude 4

We remain on earth after salvation to preach the Gospel. The best way to do this is to let the loving spirit of Christ dominate and be prepared to talk about Jesus with those who see your hope. 1 Peter 3:14-16

Following Jesus is a commitment, not a spontaneous action. Too many churches try to manipulate people to get them to "pray the sinners prayer", but the Bible paints becoming a Christian like a marriage: full knowledge and commitment. John 6:44 2 Corinthians 6:14 Luke 14:25-35 Matthew 13:3-9 2 Samuel 24:1-17

Why Believe the Bible is an excellent book by John MacArthur discussing why we believe and should read the Bible by John MacArthur. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Why Believe the Bible https://amzn.to/4hxYdwX Found: God's Will https://amzn.to/4hujQhG Complete Jewish Bible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbA4wh4sVKs

We are purified by trials, but how does that work? Today we talk about drawing near to God as He draws near to us. 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 James 4:8 Zechariah 1:3 Malachi 3:7

Many people think we are destined for an easy life when we become Christians, but the Bible paints a totally different picture. We will talk about why God uses Trials to purify us. Half My Life: https://amzn.to/3yL4XRB John 16:33 Matthew 10:22-23 Matthew 24:9 John 15:18 1 Timothy 3:12 James 1:2-4 James 1:12 Matthew 13:5-6 Matthew 13:20-21 Acts 14:21-22 1 Timothy 4:16 1 John 2:19 Revelation 2:26-28

Today we look at the book of Revelation as a test of faith. Many people say they are terrified when reading this difficult book, but if we are truly saved, Revelation should be a comfort to us. Revelation 1:3 Revelation 1:7-8

Today we talk about the role of works in our salvation and the position they hold to justification. Ephesians 2:8-10 Titus 2:11-14 Matthew 25:31-36

The Bible speaks of a coming falling away of the church called The Apostasy. Today we talk about some signs of that manifesting in the church today. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 1 Timothy 4:1-5

When we are saved, we must be transformed into a new creature, and that means our lifestyle necessarily changes to live more like Jesus. Today we talk about why this is important. Ephesians 4:1-3 2 Corinthians 5:20 Romans 10:13-15 John 15:18-19 Titus 2:7-8 1 Corinthians 2:2

Sin is not eliminated in the life of a believer, but our attitude to sin shows us our state of salvation. Ephesians 4:17-19 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Ephesians 4:20-24 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 7:14-20 Half My Life: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life Testing and Temptations: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations Josiah's Sanctification: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/josiah-s-sanctification

Man is naturally hostile to God and thus creates his own religions to justify his false worship. Today we talk about this, and why it leads to destruction. Romans 1:18-23 Romans 1:18 Romans 1:19-20 Romans 1:21-23

There is a place for many translations and a place for only one. Today I talk about when to use multiple translations and when to stick to a single one. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Acts 17:10-11 Book: https://owic.li/asn

Faith is a concept for earth to determine our position in heaven. Faith is based on what we know without seeing. For this reason, since we with, and see God in heaven, there will no longer need faith in heaven Revelation 22:12 2 Corinthians 5:4-8 John 20:24-29 Matthew 25:14-20 James 2:19 Hebrews 11:1

What is communion and why do churches celebrate it in different ways? Is there a right and a wrong time in the partaking or in the timing? Today I talk about this issue from observations from a number of different churches. Matthew 26:26-29 Acts 2:42 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 Amos 5:21-24

Artificial Intelligence is spreading everywhere, including in churches. As these counterfeit theologies take hold, I want to warn you about Artificial Jesus taking over a pulpit near you.

Today we talk about the historical backdrop of Christmas, and ask if we should celebrate such holidays. Book: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/happy-hellidays

As parents, we are responsible for the bringing up of our children in the way of the Lord, but many modern churches take a cultural approach that may border sin. Today we talk about family worship. Mark 10:5 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Ephesians 6:4

Today we look at faith, and what it means. We do not earn our faith by the works we do, but we confirm our faith by the works we do. What is the distinction between these statements? Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:8-10 James 2:21-24 Romans 4:2-3

We need to cast off our old life and walk with God. When we are saved, we become like Christ and preach the Gospel. This video discusses the process. Romans 6:22 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Ephesians 4:1-3 Romans 1:21 Ephesians 4:17-19 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:21-24 Romans 15:4 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Luke 5:16 Ephesians 6:18 Colossians 4:2-3

We often look at the world and say how it is all spinning out of control. The reality is, the world is not out of control, it is perfectly in the hands of God. We will discuss this from Scripture today. John 17:12 Ecclesiastes 3:11 James 1:2-4 Romans 8:28 Psalm 115:3 Psalm 22:28 1 Peter 5:8 Proverbs 16:4

Private prayer is the fuel for public ministry. Jesus often sought time alone to pray, and today we will look at why we should also pray in solitude and what impact that has in our life. Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15-16 Luke 6:12 James 4:6 Proverbs 16:9 https://ourwalkinchrist.com/books

Do we allow our theology and church teaching conflict with what the Bible says? Today we look at taking the Bible at face value. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Revelation 11:15-19 Genesis 6:4

Should our preaching be topical or Scriptural? Can you do both? Today we talk about preaching style and why it is important to go through the Bible verse by verse. 2 Peter 3:9 John 3:16

Salvation is a free gift, but it requires us to give up our old life of sin. How do we walk that line? Today we talk about this in more detail. Books: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/josiah-s-sanctification https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations Romans 3:23 Ephesians 2:8 Acts 15:11 John 5:14 John 8:10-11 Ephesians 4:17-24 James 4:8 1 Peter 5:8 1 John 1:6-7 Psalm 101:3 Romans 13:14 1 Peter 2:11

Today we look at the origin of sin in the mind and how to fight against it. This is based on a booklet by John MacArthur. Booklet: https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/453011/keeping-a-pure-mind James 1:13-15 Psalm 101:3 Romans 7:14-20 1 John 1:9 Philippians 4:8

Today we look at the upcoming election and the Christian response to elections in America. We use Erwin Lutzer's book, "Christians, Politics, and the Cross" as our framework. https://amzn.to/3YwtcU1

Steve Lawson had a fall from grace, but the details are murky. Do we need to know more information or is such a pursuit merely gossip? Today we weight the arguments for both sides and provide some Scriptural balance. 2 Corinthians 12:7 James 3:1 Ephesians 5:11 Galatians 2:11-13 1 Timothy 5:13

Today we look at liberties in Christ and the difference between sin and personal preference. Romans 14:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 5:19-21 https://ourwalkinchrist.com/books

The Old Testament is important for the New Testament believer to understand faith, God, and the World. Genesis 1:27 Genesis 1:1 2 Peter 3:7 Genesis 2:15-16 Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 1:1-4 Jeremiah 31:3-4 Hosea 2:23

We must be aware of the Mark of the Beast as it is related to the technology we see emerging daily. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSshTyF2hrw 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 Revelation 13:16-17

To many people go to church and involve themselves with the church without having ever placed their faith in Christ to save them. Today we talk about know Christ vs trusting Christ. Matthew 7:21-23 James 2:19 Ephesians 2:8 Acts 4:10 Acts 10:43 John 14:6 Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:14

Most people who profess to be Christians have never read the Bible. Today we talk about two high profile cases where popular conservatives who have talked about God a lot have just started reading the Bible. Let's talk about this issue. 2 Timothy 3:16 Romans 12:1-2 Romans 15:4 2 Peter 1:20-21

Today we discuss the recent newsletter from Moody and see how we react to the election as a Christian. Erwin Lutzer delivered sermons related to these topics and Christian Nationalism recently. https://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/-/christian-nationalism/ Matthew 8:23-27

The timing of the rapture is a hotly debated issue in the Christian circles. It is important to discuss and consult the Scriptures and make up our mind from the Word. Today we discuss. Matthew 24

Today we talk about each half of the current political world thinks the other half is insane and we talk about how the Old Testament fuels compassion for both systems, but why some of this may be counterfeit. Leviticus 19:9-10 Ruth 2:3 Ruth 2:15-16 Leviticus 25:25-28

God demands our perfect obedience, but God knows we can't have that, and this is the purpose of grace. Today we look at an example of imperfect faith and how God responds. 1 Kings 3:3

Today we talk about the balance we need to find as a believer to serve the Kingdom while not losing focus on God. What is the balance? We address this today. Matthew 14:13 Matthew 14:23

**The second verse is 1Th 5:22, not 15** Today we talk about a command that is often violated in youth groups. We will talk about the command and how it applies. Ephesians 4:29 1 Thessalonians 5:22 James 5:16

Today we talk about the role of works in the life of the believer. Do Christians do good works to be saved or because they are saved? Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:10 Matthew 25:34-40 James 2:14-26 1 John 3:17-18

We are told that we will be persecuted for our life in faith. Today we will talk about how privacy relates to our world that is becoming more hostile to true Christian expression. Acts 22:25-29 Acts 8:1-4 Acts 23:12-24 2 Timothy 4:14-15

What does it mean to be unified? We hear a lot about unity in our modern age, but what does it actually mean to be unified according to Scripture. Ephesians 4:3 Ephesians 4:4-6 Ephesians 4:11-13

The Bible speaks about the end days and what will happen to the church. Today we examine some of those passages and what the Bible says about the great falling away. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 1 Timothy 4:1 1 John 2:19