Pillar of Truth: Radio Podcast

Jesus sees the world divided into two groups of people. Jesus sees the world divided into two groups of people. There are those who will go through the fire of Jesus' judgment. There are those who avoid the fire of his judgment. Do you know which group you are in? Travis explains how the Gospel of Jesus Christ produces division, especially within… The post Christ Came to Divide, Part 1 | Why Jesus Came appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What does God think about our sin. Have you ever considered the judgment of God that fell on Jesus at his crucifixion for our sakes. Have you ever really considered what God's judgment of sin will be like at the end of days? Do you ever think about what God thinks about our sin. Travis takes us on a helicopter tour of… The post Christ Came to Start a Fire, Part 3 | Why Jesus Came appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

   Jesus speaks of casting fire on the earth, when? Travis will be looking closely at some statements that Jesus makes in Luke chapter 12. Jesus spoke about bringing division on the earth, but He also says,” I came to cast fire on the earth.” We learned in the last message that the fire Jesus is speaking of is the fire of… The post Christ Came to Start a Fire, Part 2 | Why Jesus Came appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus came to bring division and judgment.  Christ came to bring salvation. He came to win redemption for sinners, but He also came to start a fire, to execute judgement on the earth. Travis delves into the statement Jesus makes “I have come to cast fire on the earth.” Travis explains this passage is messianic and, as biblical messianic passages do, they… The post Christ Came to Start a Fire, Part 1 | Why Jesus Came appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Three affirmations from God about His son, Jesus. Travis explains three of God's affirmations about Jesus, from his baptism, and the significance of each one. Travis expounds upon God's anointing of Jesus as the Messiah. Travis discusses the Trinity, and points out places in the Bible where scripture displays all three persons at one time. This passage refutes the Trinitarian heresy of… The post The Anointing of Jesus, Part 2 | Covenantal Divide appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The baptism of Jesus was the anointing by the father. Travis reviews the portion of Jesus baptism where He prayed. Jesus prayed often and Travis explains the subject of this particular prayer and why the act of prayer here is important. These covenants are a relationship between God and man. Prayer is our way of relating to God, to speaking to God.… The post The Anointing of Jesus, Part 1 | Covenantal Divide appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Why was Jesus baptized by John? John the Baptist and Jesus were cousins, but had never met. How did John recognize Jesus as the Messiah? Why did Jesus seek out John? Travis provides the significance of why the sinless son of God, Jesus, needed to be baptized by John. Travis explains what water baptism represents and means for Christians today, on the… The post The Baptism of Jesus, Part 2 | Covenantal Divide appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus' baptism, the change from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. Travis talks about Jesus being the lynchpin between the Old and New Covenants, biblically known as the Old and New Testaments. Travis will help us to understand what is meant by the word covenant. Travis expounds upon what actually happened at the baptism of Jesus and why it is monumental.… The post The Baptism of Jesus, Part 1 | Covenantal Divide appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Even as a woman, Anna's character makes her testimony worthy. Anna was a woman of uncommon character, not just the length of her widowhood, but the character of her widowhood. Anna's life was dedicated to God and her character is what makes her testimony worthy. God's word tells us to honor senior saints because of their wisdom. Age in years does not… The post The Testimony of a Very Senior Saint, Part 2 | Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Scripture shows Anna as a very unique woman used by God. Travis reflects on the Bibles portrayal of the older Christian. He examines what the bible says regarding the treatment of older Christians and how that has changed in America. Travis opens Anna's life to us, which is another example of a person that led a Godly life. Luke explains that Anna… The post The Testimony of a Very Senior Saint, Part 1| Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The Holy Spirit uses Simeon to prophesy about Jesus' mission. Simeon reveals to us through His statements to Mary, that God sent Jesus to divide, as well as to save. Everyone wants to hear the marvelous part of Simeon's message, God's gospel. God's salvation is truly amazing! But there's a response required of us. Simeons message to Mary tells us that following… The post The Testimony of Simeon, Part 4 | Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Joseph and Mary marvel at Simeon's testimony about Jesus. Joseph and Mary were at the temple to present Jesus to the Lord as prescribed in the Law of Moses. Travis explains what happened at the ordained temple meeting between Simeon, Joseph, and Mary. The couple had already been exposed to some amazing and miraculous events in their lives. When they met Simeon… The post The Testimony of Simeon, Part 3 | Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

A life that reflects belief and trust in God's promises. Simeon's life was characterized by a belief in God that caused him to live in patient expectation for the promised Messiah. He trusted God and took God at His word. God chooses who will speak for Him and Simeon was chosen. Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit was upon him, which… The post The Testimony of Simeon, Part 2 | Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Simeon: A saint characterized by a dedication to God. Travis takes us into the life of Simeon who was a faithful saint serving in the temple at the time of Jesus's birth. He was a sincere, serious-minded worshiper of God during an especially dark and difficult time, as we are today, as Christians. Travis describes how Simeon's life is characterized by a… The post The Testimony of Simeon, Part 1 | Listen to the Senior Saints appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to protect our conscience. Travis explains the role of the Holy Spirit in a believer's thinking and how the Spirit protects the believer. Travis gives a deep understanding of how sin effects a person to the detriment of their souls. But he explains how we can protect our conscience. _________ Series: A Case Study of Conscience Scripture: Luke 9:7-9 Related Episodes: A… The post A Case Study in the Conscience, Part 2 | A Case Study of Conscience appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The work of our conscience and the work of the Holy Spirit. The subject of the conscience can be confusing for a lot of believers. Travis starts the case study teaching on the roles of the conscience and the Holy Spirit using the life and associates of Herod Antipas. Travis will help listeners understand the difference in how the conscience and the… The post A Case Study in the Conscience, Part 1 | A Case Study of Conscience appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Genuine repentance should be evident in the repenters' life. What does someone look and act like when they have truly repented? Travis dives deeply into repentance. He explains that repentance is an internal change of mind, demonstrated by an external change of direction.  He shows that genuine repentance involves our intellect: we understand that we sinned. It involves our emotions: we hate… The post Reconciliation: Repentance, Part 2 | Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

You should expect change in a repentant person. Someone hurts or offends you. They confess their sin and ask for forgiveness, which you grant in obedience to God. What happens when they repeat that offense again and again? Biblical Reconciliation involves an expectation of change in the person who is asking for forgiveness?  Travis explains, with biblical examples, what changes you, as… The post Reconciliation: Repentance, Part 1 | Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to responded biblically, when someone seeks your forgiveness.  In the last message, Travis taught that forgiveness is a transaction between two people, the offender and the offended. Do you know Jesus' teaching on how to respond to someone who has confessed they sinned against you? He explains how the offended person should handle their response to someone who has asked for… The post Reconciliation: Forgiveness, Part 2 | Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to ask for forgiveness when you sin against someone. God has forgiven a born-again Christian for all their transgressions against him, which are too numerous to count. Jesus says we are to forgive as God has forgiven us. Travis shares a biblical story that shows us that asking for forgiveness requires a transaction between two people, the offender and the offended.… The post Reconciliation: Forgiveness, Part 1| Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Confession is the first step toward reconciliation. As Christians, we must reconcile with God and with each other. The bible teaches, in many places, that there is to be unity with one another. Christians should always desire unity and reconciliation in obedience to God, but sin divides and separates. Sin separates us from God and sin separates us from each other. How,… The post Reconciliation: Confession, Part 2 | Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Is it biblically possible to reconcile?  A true Christian's life will reflect the fruits of the spirit. Christians want to follow the commandments of God. They want to please God and, therefore, when they sin, they want to be reconciled with God. The Bible commands us to be reconciled not only to our holy God, but to one another. Do you find… The post Reconciliation: Confession, Part 1 | Reconciling Broken Relationships appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The practice and goal of discipleship The main body of what Jesus is teaching is in regards to the practice and goal of discipleship. Jesus commands us to live and practice the love of God. To do this Jesus shows us we must truly and practically live according to the great commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Travis provides help on… The post Becoming Disciples of Divine Love, Part 2 | Salvation for the Worldly appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to show divine love for others. Travis exegetes Luke 6:27-49. This scripture teaches strong commands from Jesus regarding love for others. Not Just love of other Christians, but love for the ungodly and for our enemies. Do you realize how counter-cultural Jesus' teaching is regarding love for others? This passage teaches divine love; the love Jesus wants us to always practice… The post Becoming Disciples of Divine Love, Part 1 | Salvation for the Worldly appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Where is your heart with regard to worldly desires? Travis continues to exposit Jesus's cautionary teaching on our tendency to make the world's priorities ours. He looks at Christ's caution to the worldly rich and anyone else who seeks for worldly wealth. Do you recognize the hold worldly riches and desires have on your life? Do you realize, that the way you… The post A Sober Warning to the Worldly Contented, Part 2 | Salvation for the Worldly appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Do you strive to do God's will or your own? Travis focuses on the Woes section that immediately follows Luke's recording of the beatitudes. Many Christians are very familiar the beatitudes and attempt to apply them to their lives. But they skip over the woes section thinking these don't pertain to them. Do you know the woes that Jesus speaks of in… The post A Sober Warning to the Worldly Contented, Part 1 | Salvation for the Worldly appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

God's plan for His creation cannot be altered by any man. We are living in times that are quickly changing away from God. Although our world and our country are making laws that go against God's laws, God is still sovereign. Travis shares what has been changing in the last few decades here in America. He shows God's absolute knowledge regarding what… The post Unchanging Truths in Times of Change, Part 2 | Unchanging Truths in Changing Times appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Be comforted that God is sovereign over His creation. If you're a Christian then you are probably concerned with the sinful direction that our country is headed in.  You may be confused or even frightened, about the rampant sexual immorality and seeming chaos, our culture is applauding. Travis explains how we can be comforted that God is sovereign over His creation. None… The post Unchanging Truths in Times of Change, Part 1 | Unchanging Truths in Changing Times appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

What has happened to Evangelical Theology? Travis answers the question, what has happened to Evangelical Theology. Evangelicalism has changed drastically in the past 50 years. Christians and churches, have slowly walked away from God as our Holy authority. They have walked away from the Bible as the inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient word of God.  Travis explains how this has happened.  Do you… The post The Need for a Modern Reformation, Part 2 | Toward an Evangelical Theology appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

There is a great need for Modern Reformation in the church. Modern Reformation is a need to recover the truth about God and a need to practice sound theology in the church. Travis explains why we need Modern reformation by the telling of his testimony. How as a young man he found church boring. What he saw being lived out by church… The post The Need for a Modern Reformation, Part 1| Toward an Evangelical Theology appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Sound theology provides devotion in the faith. A sound understanding of God, will provide you protection in the faith, instruction in the faith, and devotion in the faith. The Holy Spirit is given to every believer to guide and direct them in the truth. Christians are kept obedient and in the fear of the Lord by spiritual discernment. Each Christian is to… The post Why We Need Theology, Part 2| Toward an Evangelical Theology appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Good Theology protects and instructs us in the faith. Theology means the study of God. Do you know the real God or do you follow a man centered God?  Evangelical Christians are Christians that know and understand the five Solas of the Reformation. They study God's attributes to know Him, so they can follow Him faithfully. Travis Explains how good theology protects… The post Why We Need Theology, Part 1| Toward an Evangelical Theology appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to fight against Christian Hypocrisy. A lack of the fear of God is at the root of Chistian hypocrisy.  Cultivating a fear of God in our lives is the remedy for fighting against this sin. Thankfully, hypocrisy is a sin that we can and must confess to God. It is a sin that can be forgiven in Christ. We can repent,… The post The Remedy for Hypocrisy, Part 2 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The fear of God is the remedy for Christian hypocrisy. Travis takes an in depth look at Luke, Chapter 12, verses 2 and 3 where Jesus reminds us that nothing is hidden from God. This is the key for us as Christians to avoid hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is essentially living behind a mask. You show others the person that you want them to… The post The Remedy for Hypocrisy, Part 1 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Hypocrisy is everywhere in our world. Jesus teaches to be watchful. Hypocrisy is everywhere in our culture, our world, and even within American evangelicalism. Jesus has a special concern to teach His disciples to be on the alert for hypocrisy. He tells His disciples to “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” It is important for us to be… The post The Danger of Religious Hypocrisy, Part 2 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The root of Hypocrisy is the fear of man. When the way you live your life does not match what you say you believe you are being hypocritical. The Pharisee and scribes are the example Jesus uses to show us a hypocritical life. Boiled down, the root of hypocrisy is the fear of man. The Pharisee and scribes put on a show… The post The Danger of Religious Hypocrisy, Part 1| Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Hypocrisy is a disease that can lead you to Hell. Hypocrisy is a disease. It's a sickness that is contagious because its influence is everywhere. In the passages we've been looking at Jesus has shown Hypocrisy in the Pharisees and the scribes. Jesus pronounced some strong condemnations on them. He wants us to learn that those who live hypocritical lives, show they… The post Deconstructing Unbelief Part 3 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to protect our conscience. Travis explains the role of the Holy Spirit in a believer's thinking and how the Spirit protects the believer. Travis gives a deep understanding of how sin effects a person to the detriment of their souls. But he explains how we can protect our conscience. _________ Series: A Case Study of Conscience Scripture: Luke 9:7-9 Related Episodes: A… The post A Case Study in the Conscience, Part 2 | A Case Study of Conscience appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The scribes, the Jewish lawyers, did not teach the truth. The scribes, who were the lawyers, were the learned men who studied God's law. Their responsibility was to teach the Pharisee's and others. Jesus had very strong words when He spoke against these would be teachers of the law. God holds those who teach His word to a higher standard. Jesus pronounces… The post Deconstructing Unbelief, Part 2 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The work of our conscience and the work of the Holy Spirit. The subject of the conscience can be confusing for a lot of believers. Travis starts the case study teaching on the roles of the conscience and the Holy Spirit using the life and associates of Herod Antipas. Travis will help listeners understand the difference in how the conscience and the… The post A Case Study in the Conscience, Part 1 | A Case Study of Conscience appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Jesus pronounces woes upon the Jewish leadership and their teaching. Travis will be expounding on why the leadership in Isreal was leading the people they way they were. The Pharisees were actually doing what the lawyers, the scribes, in Jesus's day taught them to do. Jesus pronounces woes on their leadership and teaching. That brings up some critical questions that each of… The post Deconstructing Unbelief, Part 1 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Does your life demonstrate the profession you make for your love for God? Ask yourself, as I continue maintaining my profession of love for Christ above all else, does my life demonstrate that? Why do I live the way I live? Why do I do the things I do? What do I practice in my life by rote, because of learned tradition… The post Diagnosing Hypocrisy, Part 2 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Are you living a life of hypocrisy? Hypocrisy is living an outward life that doesn't match our inward convictions. When we hear that word, hypocrisy, we tend to immediately apply it to the way others act. Sadly, it's always easier to see sin in other people rather than in ourselves. It's the whole speck in their eye while we have a log… The post Diagnosing Hypocrisy, Part 1 | Tearing the Mask Off Hypocrisy appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

How to know good preaching and your responsibilities as the listener. As a Christian you want to be engaged in what is being taught. To be engaged means to be thinking about how the teaching is affecting you. Do you feel convicted by the teaching? Are you stimulated to repent? Do you see behaviors in you where you might need to change… The post An Atmosphere of Truth, Part 2 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Are you being filled with the Spirit? There are misconceptions about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Being filled with the Spirit is not some mystical ecstatic strange experience of euphoria, or personal intuition. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is to be saturated with the word of God. Colossians 3:16 tells us to let the word of… The post An Atmosphere of Truth, Part 1| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Practicing the one another commands shows a transformed Life. I want to encourage you to believe what God teaches us in His Word. Believe it deeply, and obey it boldly.  Do what Christ commands about life in the local church, entrusting yourselves to God who watches over you. Practicing these one-another commands, especially in the context of the local church is so… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 6 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Biblical hospitality is more than inviting people to your home. Travis expounds on the service oriented one another commands in the New Testament. Showing hospitality as one of these service-oriented one another commands and it goes beyond inviting people into your home. Biblical hospitality is about opening your life to others, inviting them into your life, making them feel at ease with… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 5| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

Greet one another with a holy kiss. Travis reminds us that Love is the foundation of the Church, that Jesus established. He tells us that with love and practicing the one another commands we strive to be closer to each other. Travis now expounds upon the one another commands that teach us to honor one another in a God honoring way. Travis… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 4| Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

The one another attitudes produce one another actions. Godly attitudes lead to godly actions that are the life of the local church. Travis will be speaking about how the one another attitudes of love, humility, and unity, lead to one another actions. He explains how the practiced one another commands produce real effects. The effects are demonstrated by the church members as… The post Life in the Local Church, Part 3 | Joyful life in the local church appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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.