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Over the next few days, Ron shares a few of his best messages from twenty-twenty-five. Each will come from his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on The Mount.”  Coming up next, a message about how believers in Christ should impact the world we live in. As you'll see over the next twenty minutes or so, salt and light are not things Jesus asked us to become. They are what we already are.  

“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Coming up next, Dr. Ron Jones wraps up his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas,” with an in-depth look at the Light of the World, Jesus Christ Himself, but also the darkness into which He was born. 

In the Gospel of Matthew, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed him to take Mary and the infant Jesus to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. The story is beautifully depicted in a painting by Rembrandt called “Joseph's Dream.” Ron takes us to this beautiful work of art and to this story as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas.”  

On the day our Lord Jesus Christ came into the world, most of the world didn't even notice. The question all of us should ask ourselves is this: How often do we make room in our lives for Jesus? In the midst of our hectic schedules, with all that's going on between work and family and all the rest of it, how much time do we carve out to spend with the Creator of the universe? Ron shares some great insight on this very subject next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas.”   

The Lord works in mysterious ways, but He also works in providential ways. We know the Lord has done miracles. We read about them in Scripture, and some of us may have experienced one in our own lives. But much of the time, God works providentially, which is to say He works behind the scenes. Pastor Ron shares a great example of the providential work of God today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas.”  

As human beings, what do you believe to be our greatest need? It's a fascinating question, isn't it? What do we need most? I think you'll want to stay here with us for today's message, as Ron talks about our greatest need and how God chose to fill it.  

If you want to see a living portrait of faith, look no further than Joseph. We've all been let down or disappointed before. Plans we made got changed, someone canceled on us at the last minute, and maybe there were a few hard feelings. The next time that happens, let's take a lesson from Joseph, step out in faith, and let God do what He does best. Joseph's story comes your way next, as Ron moves ahead in his series, “The Art of Christmas.”  

Fra Angelico's painting, “Annunciation,” is a beautiful visual commentary on the biblical scene in which the angel Gabriel tells Mary she will give birth to the Messiah. Today, Ron highlights five aspects of Jesus Christ as foretold by Gabriel in his appearance to Mary. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas.” 

The greatest artist in history is none other than the Lord of all Creation, God Himself. But throughout the ages, He has gifted human artists with the talent to tell His story. For the next week or so, Ron will take us to four scenes in the Bible, and to four artistic renderings that serve as visual commentaries to those passages of Scripture. It's all part of his teaching series, “The Art of Christmas,” and it starts right now. 

Through faith in Christ, you can have peace in your heart. But one day Jesus will bring about a peace on Earth unlike anything we've ever seen. The Book of Revelation talks about the Millennial reign of Christ, a one-thousand-year period in which He will establish His kingdom on Earth. It will be a time of unprecedented peace, ushered in by the Prince of Peace. Stay with us now to learn more about this future kingdom, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.” 

For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given. And He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. That's Isaiah nine, six, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Today, Ron continues his important teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.” There are seven names in all, and today we come to number four on the list, the “Prince of Peace.”  

The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. But what does that really mean? The truth is Jesus had no beginning and He will have no end. He always was and forever will be. Ron unpacks this idea for us next, as he continues his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.”  

Some are absent. Others are violent. Some try hard but fail all too often. But there's one Father who never fails. It's no secret that we have a fatherhood problem here in America, one that often leads to a host of other societal issues. But Ron has some good news for us today. God has promised to be a father to the fatherless. He's a good father, a perfect father, and best of all, He's an everlasting Father. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.”  

Behold, God is mighty and does not despise any. He is mighty in strength and wisdom. That's Job thirty-six, five, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Every protagonist in literature, every superhero in comic books and movies, has at least one weakness.  Superman is made weak by kryptonite. Batman is limited by his own human nature. But Jesus has no tragic flaws. He has no flaws, period. He is mighty in works, mighty in wisdom, mighty, even in His mercy and compassion. He is truly the only Superhero who has ever lived. Coming your way next, Ron takes an in-depth look at this aspect of our Lord's character, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.”  

God is known by many names. One of them is Wonderful Counselor. If ever the world needed Divine Counsel, it's now. And God is always willing and able to share it. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.” 

Down through the ages, God has been known by many names. Dr. Ron Jones takes us through a few of them next, on today's edition of Something Good. The names of God are not mere titles or labels. They're a reflection of who He is, His character and nature. Coming up next, Ron takes us to the book of Isaiah to identify seven names associated with the birth of Christ. Stay with us now as he kicks off his teaching series, “Knowing God by His Christmas Names.”  

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men. Well, the world cannot always be at peace.  But you can. No matter what's going on around you, you can always have peace within you. But there's only one way to get it, and only one person who can give it.  

Glory to God in the highest; and on Earth, peace, good will towards men. Well, Ron has some good news for you today as he continues his teaching series, “The Gifts of Christmas.” You don't have to fight the crowds or the traffic to get the gifts God has for you.  He'll deliver them right to your front door.   

One depends on circumstances. The other can exist in spite of them. The difference between happiness and joy, on this Thursday edition of Something Good. What if I told you that joy is something you can choose? A gift from God, freely given, and you can have it simply by deciding to. Today, Ron talks about the difference between joy and happiness as he continues his series, “The Gifts of Christmas.” 

God has given us four wonderful gifts through His Son Jesus Christ. The first is His love, and in our last message, Ron gave us some great insight into that special gift. Today, he moves on to gift number two, the joy that only comes to those who believe in Jesus. 

Nothing can keep you from the love of God, not even your own mistakes. The love of God is something we'll never fully comprehend on this side of heaven. It's incomprehensible, immeasurable, inseparable, and best of all, it's unconditional. Today, Ron explores God's unconditional love as he continues his series, “The Gifts of Christmas.”  

For God so loved the world that He gave. Christmas is a time of giving, and it began more than two thousand years ago with God's greatest gift to us, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, Ron begins his teaching series, “The Gifts of Christmas,” an in-depth look at four of the greatest gifts God offers all those who come to faith in Christ.  

Coming your way next, Ron takes us to the Revelation of Jesus Christ in the conclusion of his important teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

Billions of Christians are waiting for the glorious return of Jesus Christ. And yet many do not understand how it will occur. Coming your way next, Ron takes us to the book of Revelation, and to an unveiling of the mystery behind our Lord's future return to Earth at the end of days. What will it look like? What are the events that will take place leading up to Christ's return? Stay with us now to find out, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

How can you stand firm against false teaching? How can you recognize it, then refute it when it comes? Ron has answers next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

False teaching has been around in the church almost since its inception. Do you know biblical Christianity well enough to recognize false teaching? Today, on Something Good, Ron shows us how to identify the lie, and challenges us to have the courage to call it out.  

If we took a peek inside your home church, what would we see? Well, what is the purpose of the local church? What should be its priorities? Ron answers those questions and more today, as he continues his teaching series, “Route 66: The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible.”  

The Christian church is worldwide, but it's also localized. We have community churches, life groups, small group Bible studies. But no matter where they are, however large or small, they should have at least one practical thing in common. Dr. Ron shares that commonality with us next, as he continues his Something Good Radio teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

The book of First John has a lot to say about loving God, and about walking in fellowship with God. How are these two things related? What do that look like in real life? Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Route 66: The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible.” 

You may already have a relationship with Jesus. But do you have a close, intimate relationship with Him? Well, the book of First John was written by the disciple whom Jesus loved. He was extremely close to Jesus, so close, in fact, that Jesus entrusted His mother, Mary, to John as He was dying four our sin on the cross of Calvary. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones encourages you to develop that kind of relationship with your Savior, and shows you what that intimate fellowship looks like.  Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.”  

It's hard to spot a lie if you don't know the truth. False teachers have tried to contaminate the church of Jesus Christ for more than two thousand years. Today, Ron tells us how we can recognize their deception, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

Counterfeit Christianity has been around almost since the church was founded some two thousand years ago. It feeds on false doctrine. It sows mistrust. It damages the reputation of the church that Jesus is building. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us to the book of Second Peter to show us how to combat this false Gospel, as he continues his series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.”  

Today, Ron takes us to the book of First Peter, as he continues his teaching series, "The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation. 

Let me ask you, what are you hoping for today? And to what are you clinging for that hope? Well, for many, hope is nothing more than wishful thinking. But genuine hope, biblical hope, is something else entirely. What does that kind of hope look like?  On what or whom is it based? Find out next, as Ron takes us to the book of First Peter in his continuing teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

Wherever you are, and however you may be listening, thanks for making us part of your day. Well, how do you attain godly wisdom? What's the right way to resolve conflict? Why do our prayers sometimes go unanswered? These are some of the questions that are asked and answered in the book of James. Ron takes us there next, as he  continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.” 

When trials come your way, do you falter, or do you flourish? Well, life is filled with challenges. Maybe you'll lose a job. Maybe you'll lose a marriage. The question is, will you lose your faith. Today, Ron takes us to the book of James in his continuing series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.”  

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen. Today we return to the Book of Hebrews, a book known for it's beautiful portrait of the supremacy of Jesus Christ. It's also a theological treatise on the subject of faith. You just heard what faith is. Now let's see what faith looks like, as Ron continues his series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The General Epistles and Revelation.”  

Is it possible to believe in the facts of Christianity without believing in the Person behind it? Today, Ron launches Road Trip number eight in his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” He kicks things off with the book of Hebrews, an epistle filled with hard sayings and warnings that many find difficult to understand.  It also places great emphasis on the superiority of Jesus Christ. 

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.” Well, there was a time when all of us were slaves to sin and death. Some still are. But the free gift of God is eternal life. The Apostle Paul wrote about this forgiveness from sin in Romans six, twenty-three, and it's a message he shared with his final New Testament epistle to his friend, Philemon. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

Freedom, Forgiveness and Second Chances, on today's edition of Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Do you need forgiveness today? Have you blown your first chance and now find yourself in need of a second? If so, you'll enjoy today's message from the book of Philemon. Because it's all about the beauty of forgiveness and second chances. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

Just as sin brought disorder to an otherwise orderly world, so do we, even as believers in Christ saved by grace through faith, sometimes bring disorder to what God wants to be an ordered church. There is a biblical order to the church, one the Apostle Paul wrote about some two thousand years ago in his letter to Titus. Ron takes us to that epistle today, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

Just as sin brought disorder to an otherwise orderly world, so do we, even as believers in Christ saved by grace through faith, sometimes bring disorder to what God wants to be an ordered church. There is a biblical order to the church, one the Apostle Paul wrote about some two thousand years ago in his letter to Titus. Ron takes us to that epistle today, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. The Apostle Paul wrote those words to Timothy in chapter three of his second letter to the young clergyman. Today, Ron takes us to this important letter, written by Paul near the end of his life. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

C.S. Lewis once said, “You can't go back and make a new beginning, but you can start right now and make a new ending.” What Lewis was talking about, among other things, was finishing strong. All of us, regardless of our past or our present, can start running our Christian race right now and finish well at the end. The Apostle Paul had just this idea in mind when he wrote the book of Second Timothy. Ron takes us there next, as he continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”  

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a sacred trust, one that should be protected, carefully guarded against any doctrine or any teaching that runs contrary to it. Well, false teaching in the church is nothing new. It's been around almost since the day the church was born, and it is still prevalent today. How do we guard against it? Find out next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through the Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”

The truth about false doctrine, on today's Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, the book of First Timothy was written to a young clergyman in Ephesus who had been mentored by the Apostle Paul. Paul wanted to make it clear that the local church should be properly structured, with elders and deacons carefully chosen on the basis of spiritual maturity. But Paul also warned Timothy as to the dangers of false teaching, urging him to rightly disseminate the Word of God with a mixture of boldness and humility. Paul's instruction is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago. And Ron shares Paul's wisdom with us next, as he continues his series, "The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”  

“Do not let anyone deceive you in any way, for the day of the Lord will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction.” Just who is this man of lawlessness, and what is keeping him from emerging on the world scene? Find out next, as Ron takes us to Second Thessalonians in his continuing series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” 

In light of Christ's future return, how shall we now live? Today, we come to the book of Second Thessalonians, as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.” Some of the believers in Thessalonica were under the impression that Christ had already returned. They were confused, disillusioned, and had begun to shirk some of their responsibilities. The Apostle Paul wrote this second letter to set the record straight, and Ron takes us there next. 

“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God.  And the dead in Christ will rise first.” That's First Thessalonians four, sixteen, and this is Something Good Radio. Well, the church in Thessalonica had been misinformed about the Second Coming of Christ, and had now grown concerned that their loved ones who had departed were no longer able to be saved.  Paul clearly and emphatically addressed those false teachings, and then, for good measure, he added some additional thoughts on the subject of Christ's second coming.  

“We also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the Word of God.” Well, the Apostle Paul wrote those words to the Thessalonians, a body of believers who had turned from idolatry and begun to worship the true and living God. Paul commended for their strong faith, and yet he also needed to point out a few areas of concern. 

You may think you know who you are. But do you know who you are in Christ? Well, before anyone can know who they are in Christ, they first need to know the truth about who Jesus is. Today, Ron takes us to the book of Colossians to identify the truth about Jesus, and the truth about who we are as a result. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “The Ultimate Road Trip Through The Bible: The Pauline Epistles.”