Pillar of Truth: Radio Podcast

The deep love of others creates humility in us. Christ wants love to saturate every one of His churches. Closely connected to love is the virtue of humility, which causes the constant pursuit of unity in the church. Do you seek to love others in the Church body? Do you love to obey Jesus commands? Travis explains how the deep love of… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 2| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Love is the defining virtue of the Local Church. The Lord will produce joy in our church as we continue to submit to His design of the Local Church. This means day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year we submit to his design. God's design of the church will show forth His wisdom of church unity through… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Diversity in the church is by design by the three persons of the trinity. Travis shows us how the triune God established His church to have diversity so that the local church gives glory to God. Life in the local church diversifies significantly into a variety of gifts, a variety of services, and a variety of activities. Gods' design for the church… The post Unity through Diversity, Part 2| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Local church was established by Jesus. Biblical doctrine is a dividing line that separates people into two basics groups: those who have ears to hear and those who don't. Jesus established the Local Church through His apostles and expects unity within the true church. Travis shows us the one another commands, which tell us how we are to treat our brothers… The post Unity through Diversity, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus established the local church for our benefit. Jesus created the Church for the purpose of evangelizing the world. He says in scripture that a Christians main purpose is to spread the good news of the Gospel. He called His apostles to be the foundation of the church universal. Paul and the other Apostles established local churches following the pattern given to… The post Recovering the Priority of the Local Church| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to watch for Christs' return. Jesus tells us that watchfulness is always accompanied by prayerfulness.  Do you live daily pursuing your own desires and pleasures?  Do you live daily for God's glory and His will for you? Travis expounds on how to live to please God and give Him glory. This information will help you live knowing you will stand before… The post Watchful, Prayerful Saints, Part 2 | Ready for the End appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Be a watchful prayerful saint. Jesus told His apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane to stay awake, be watchful, and pray. This is what Jesus expects us to be doing while we wait for His return. Travis explains what Jesus wants us to watch for and why we are to be watching. You might be surprised at what Jesus is telling us… The post Watchful, Prayerful Saints, Part 1 | Ready for the End appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus clearly tells His followers He will return. Luke 21:29-33, have caused people to doubt Jesus is God, is sovereign, and that He will return. There has been much speculation and heresy taught about this section of scripture. Using Biblical Hermeneutics, Travis exegetes this section of Scripture. He emphasizes how imperative it is that each hearer of Jesus teaching always be prepared… The post Certainty and the Fig Tree, Part 2 | Ready for the End appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Assurance the kingdom's coming will bring fulfillment of God's promises. In Jesus teaching regarding His imminent return in judgment, he used the illustration of a Fig tree and all trees. He is giving a warning to the hearers that what they see during their lifetime will all perish upon His return. This can be troubling to hearers. Jesus is telling the hearers… The post Certainty and the Fig Tree, Part 1 | Ready for the End appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Are you prepared to stand before Jesus upon your death? Travis challenges us to reflect on some important questions about our faithfulness and stewardship. Christian, how are you using the precious gifts that God has entrusted to you? When the king returns will you stand before Him with joy or regret? Will you hear, “Good and faithful servant” or will you hear… The post The King and His Retribution, Part 3 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Each Christian is to spread the Gospel. Do you? Travis focuses on the unfaithful servant. The final servant was not faithful or loyal to the nobleman turned king. He shows his character when he did not do as the nobleman told him to do: Engage in business until I return. The most important thing God has given us to do while He… The post The King and His Retribution, Part 2 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

A warning from Jesus that you may be a Christian in name only. The nobleman has returned as King of the kingdom. Jesus tells us that not every servant given a mina was faithful during the nobleman's time away. Jesus shows us the character of what an unfaithful and lazy servant looks like. Listen as Travis explains what Jesus is showing us… The post The King and His Retribution, Part 1 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to be a good and faithful steward of your time and talents. True Christians want to please Jesus our King by being faithful servants while we wait for His return. Listen to hear how you can be a faithful servant and steward, while you wait for the Lords' return. _________ Series: When the King Returns Scripture: Luke 19:11-27 Related Episodes: The King… The post The King and His Reward, Part 2 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Christians are to be good stewards of God's gifts to them. The nobleman has returned to his kingdom having gained authority as the king. Selected servants were given a small amount of wealth to test their character, loyalty, and faithfulness to him. Travis explains that this is stewardship. While you are waiting for Jesus' return, how are you stewarding the gifts that… The post The King and His Reward, Part 1 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Your life should be glorifying the Lord. While Jesus is away, he has left each one of us kingdom work to do. There is a sense in which that work is unique to each individual believer. Are you a good steward of what God has given you? Are you sharing the amazing gospel news of our great Redeemer? Are you using your… The post The King and His Glory, Part 3 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Waiting for the perfect King. Travis gives a comparison between the ruling authority in Jerusalem, the Herods, and what living under the Lord's rule will be like. The parable gives a character reference of Jesus. In the parable, Jesus tells us what His expectations are for His followers as they await His return. Travis shows us why waiting for Christ's return is… The post The King and His Glory, Part 2 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus expects a Christian to be a good steward of what He has given them. Travis starts the series with the parable of the nobleman who went away, leaving his servants to work in His absence. Travis exegetes this Parable for us. Jesus is instructing His followers how we are to live in the knowledge Christ could return at any moment. When… The post The King and His Glory, Part 1 | When the King Returns appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Shepherds are to protect the flock and the truth of Gods' Word. Travis jumps right into the specifics about who pastors are called by God to watch over and protect. Join in as we learn about the duty of protection. What are the tools and structures Jesus initiated for pastors and elders to use to protect the flock and the local church?… The post The Shepherd's Protection, Part 2 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The consequences of an unprotected flock. There is a spiritual battle going on in every faithful church. Christ taught that there is to be unity within the church body. He taught to love one another. Satan loves when Christians are disobedient to the teaching of Scripture. When a pastor is obedient in his duty to teach and exhort God's flock, Satan will… The post The Shepherd's Protection, Part 1 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

More about the duty of a pastor to exhort us to God fearing living. In this message, we are continuing to learn about the duty of our pastors to exhort us to faithful, God-fearing living. Exhortation is the job of our pastors and elders, and even the job of each of us as Christians. How comfortable are you with someone lovingly pointing… The post The Shepherd's Exhortation, Part 4 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Are you being challenged to live in righteousness? Travis continues his teaching regarding the pastors' shepherding of the flock with exhortation. He shows that exhortation is a part of the administration of the pastorate. He explains why exhortation is part of the pastor’s duty. He expounds on what the pastors' shepherding exhortation encompasses. Travis challenges us to look at our lives. Are… The post The Shepherd's Exhortation, Part 3 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Bible teaches exhortation is appropriate and necessary. Travis continues to speak on the shepherd’s exhortation. Exhortation is to take what’s instructed and work it into the listeners lives through command, urging, pleading, and encouragement. Sadly, exhortation has fallen on hard times. But the Bible teaches that exhortation is not only appropriate, but necessary! In the last message, Travis gave some reasons… The post The Shepherd's Exhortation, Part 2 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What is exhortation in preaching? It is the shepherd’s duty to exhort the flock of God from a foundation of biblical, doctrinal, theological truth, so that Christians will love, serve, and obey God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. What is the purpose of exhortation in preaching? Why does a Christian need not only instruction from a pastor, but also… The post The Shepherd's Exhortation, Part 1 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What are your attitudes toward Gods Word and the shepherds in your life. Travis continues teaching about the Shepherds duties within the local church. He will be accomplishing this by answering several questions. Who are God's chosen agents of instruction? What is the source of the instruction? How comprehensive should this instruction be? At the end of this teaching, be prepared with… The post The Shepherd's Instruction, Part 2 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus told Peter, Shepherd my sheep, tend my sheep. Travis begins by teaching us about a pastor's job description. He begins by reminding us of Jesus's words to Peter that he is to shepherd the flock of God. Travis explains that the greatest need believers have is instruction in the Word of God. We live in a society that rejects authority and… The post The Shepherd's Instruction, Part 1 | The Chief Duties of a True Shepherd appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Encouragement to run the race set before us, in order to win. Travis challenges us to examine our life's focus. In order to excel at something, we have to focus and put effort into the tasks required. Same with our spiritual life and our walk with the Lord. God did not give us salvation and want us to sit back and grow.… The post Run to Win, Part 2 | Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Conduct yourself as Jesus did. Do you consider other peoples' maturity in the faith when you speak with them? Do you consider what you might be doing or talking about that will cause another Christian to stumble in their walk with the Lord? Paul wrote a letter of rebuke to the Corinthian church because some of the members were manifesting deep-seated pride… The post Run to Win, Part 1 | Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Do you love God more than the world. Paul had to rebuke the Colossian church because it had lost focus on Godly pursuits and wisdom. Do you know the path to the right focus of your life; the right path to joyful, fruitful living? Travis advised us in the last broadcast that the first condition is that you must be raised with… The post On Heavenly Mindedness, Part 2 | Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Don't be distracted by worldly pursuits, seek the kingdom of God. Do you find yourself so busy with daily chores and worldly desires that you have little or no time for reading and meditating on God's word.  Paul sent this letter to the Colossian church because they were being distracted by the world. They were putting their desires and what they thought… The post On Heavenly Mindedness, Part 1| Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to focus on the important things. Are you distracted by all the daily activities of your week? Are you distracted or worried about things happening in the world that could end up affecting your life? It is easy to find ourselves focused on getting our ‘to do' list accomplished for the day and not taking time to read and study the… The post One Necessary Thing, Part 2 | Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

It is all about how you listen. When we get to the very end of this life, we want to look back believing we will hear Jesus say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” But to hear this, we need to have lived a life that has the right priorities in place. Do you seek God every day? Are your… The post One Necessary Thing, Part1 | Living for the Highest Priority appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The institution of the Lord's Table or commonly known as Communion. Travis expounds on the Passover meal itself explaining what each part of the meal represents. During this meal is when Jesus institutes the ordinance of the Lord's Table or Communion. Travis explains why Jesus initiates this ordinance and the symbolism and significance of this ordinance. _________ Series: The Lord's Love of… The post Jesus Orders the Supper, Part 2 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus celebrates Passover with His Apostles. Baptism and Communion are the bookends of Jesus earthly ministry. Both of these ordinances reflect the good news of the Gospel: Christ's life, death, burial, and resurrection. Passover was the ordinance for the Jews to celebrate the freedom from Egyptian slavery. Jesus said to His Apostles at the Passover dinner that He “earnestly desired to eat… The post Jesus Orders the Supper, Part 1 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus arranges the Passover meal. Travis expounds on Jesus' preparation for the Passover meal for his Apostles and Himself. Because this is an ordinance from God, Jews would travel miles to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem where God's temple is located. Travis explains why this Passover meal is different than any others that Jesus or His Apostles have celebrated before. _________ Series: The… The post The Preparation for Passover, Part 2 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Understanding Passover. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is an ordinance from God for the Jewish people. Travis explains the Passover time period. He talks about the timing of it within the Jewish year and clarifies the daily marking of time difference between Galilean Jews and Judean Jews. Travis explains Passover's significance and importance. _________ Series: The Lord's Love of Fellowship… The post The Preparation for Passover, Part 1 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Who was actually responsible for Jesus' death. Travis enlightens us into the machinations of the Jewish leadership and Judas in the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Travis gives background on Judas and what motivated him to betray Jesus? Have you ever really considered what transpired the night Jesus was betrayed? How did the Jewish leadership get Rome to use capital punishment… The post Solving the Jesus Problem, Part 2 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The conspiracy to murder Jesus. The Jewish Leadership has been trying to stop Jesus' teaching, but they realize that all of their attempts have failed. Their final decision is to kill Jesus. Travis draws our attention to what’s really going on behind the scenes. He gives necessary information to help us understand the motivations of the various people and groups at work… The post Solving the Jesus Problem, Part 1 | The lord's Love of Fellowship appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

In Psalm 119:1-8, the Psalmist teaches us so much about God! Specifically, he shows us the importance of not just knowing about God, but truly knowing Him as your God! _________ Series:  Psalms Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8 Related Episodes: The Happy Walk in the Holy Way,   The Lover of God and His Word, The Pure Pursuit of Purity _________ Join us for The Lord’s… The post The Happy Walk in the Holy Way appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

When Jesus returns we want to be waiting as He prescribed. Travis teaches that whatever the shame, rejection, or loss in this world, it is worth it to be on Jesus's side when He comes in judgement. We tend to want instant gratification; we are not good at waiting. Travis examines what waiting well looks like, and what we need to change… The post Why We Follow, Part 4 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Christ will return, how is He expecting us to wait. Travis talks about the believer being motivated by looking forward to the return of Christ. He explains how Jesus wants us to be waiting for Jesus' return. We are to continue being obedient, evangelizing the lost, and denying ones' self. Scouring the headlines and searching for worldly signs of Christs' coming is… The post Why We Follow, Part 3 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Focus on eternal things for the reward is eternity with Christ. Two reasons to deny yourself and follow Jesus. The first reason for following Jesus's command…when we lose our life for Christ's sake, we get God! A second reason for obedience, let go of this world to save your soul. Travis will warn us not to take Satan's bargains and hold tightly… The post Why We Follow, Part 2 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Bible says to focus your life on following Christ. Jesus explains why you should deny yourself, put your wants and wishes to death and focus your life by following and obeying Christ. There are three important reasons, based on Luke Chapter 9:24-27, for choosing to live in this very counter-cultural way. Listen as Travis expounds on the three reasons: why you… The post Why We Follow, Part 1 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What does Jesus mean: deny yourself, take up your cross daily. Travis expounds on the meaning of the scripture in Luke 9:23, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” Do you regard this life as forfeit?  Is your daily focus on eternity and what God desires for you or are… The post The Deliverance of Discipleship Part 2 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus gives three demands for each believer: deny self, take up your cross daily and follow me. Jesus makes three demands of each of His followers, to deny self, to take up your cross, and to follow Him. Travis teaches us how to follow him. These are the demands, and we are to be obedient to these three commands. When we are… The post The Deliverance of Discipleship Part 1 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus gives a perfect pattern for evangelism. Jesus gives a pattern for evangelism. It may be a shock to some listeners how important, really imperative, it is for us to follow Jesus's pattern of evangelism in Luke 23:9.  When evangelizing it is imperative to tell our friends, neighbors, family, coworkers, the whole truth about what it means to follow Christ. _________ Series: What… The post The Scandalous Offence of the Cross, Part 2 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Following Christ means doing what he did. What does it really mean to follow Christ? Jesus tells us many times that there will be suffering, shame, persecution, and possibly death. He says, if they hate you, they hated me first. Being a true Christian means that you are willing and wanting to follow Jesus. Jesus says following Him means doing what He… The post The Scandalous Offence of the Cross, Part 1 | What it Means to Follow Christ appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

God's promises will be fulfilled upon Jesus' return. Jesus ministry on earth was a time of conflict ending in his death at the hands of sinners. His death didn’t end his messianic mission though. He has more to do in the fulfillment of all God’s promises to Israel. Jesus is returning to fulfill all of those promises. Travis expounds on how Jesus'… The post Abounding in Resurrection Certainty, Part 2 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus' resurrection is the assurance of our reconciliation with God. In these troubled times with so much uncertainty in the world and our lives, Christians should know that all of this is due to sin. Our sin is disobedience and rebellion against the Holy God that created everything. Everyone needs to reconcile with God. Some people have reconciliation through Jesus' sacrifice on… The post Abounding in Resurrection Certainty, Part 1 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The purpose of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. There is one ultimate reason, one singular purpose for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When someone comes to understand this rightly, they can only have one response: repent and believe. Every other response is nothing more than a rejection of who Jesus Christ is and why He… The post The Full Message of God's Salvation, Part 2 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What you believe regarding Jesus' life has eternal consequences. Everyone knows, instinctively, that they are a guilty sinner before God but, sadly, not everyone is willing to admit that. Do you recognize you are a sinner but believe because you are a good person you will enter heaven? Do you tell yourself and others that there is no God because you like… The post The Full Message of God's Salvation, Part 1 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus and God's sovereign plan of salvation. Jesus is unjustly put to death in accordance with the perfect plan of God in order to provide the way to redeem sinners. Jesus made a choice to obey God, His Father. He chose to lay down His life. He wasn't crucified because He was guilty, and ultimately, He wasn't crucified because the crowds demanded… The post The Triumph of Divine Justice, Part 2 | The Testimony of Divine Justice appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.