Straight Arrow Pod Cast

In our last episode we looked at how insufficient false or counterfeit Christs are. In this episode we will look at some of the names and titles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The point is that we all need to put our faith in the real Christ. Only the real Christ can save our souls. Only the real blood of the real Christ can cleanse our real sin and only the real Holy Spirit can give us a real new life in Christ. Printed copies of todays episode are available upon request. Thank you for tuning in.

In this episode we are exploring the many counterfeit Christs that are being presented to the world today. Our text is 2nd Corinthians 11:1-4. The core issue is that only the real Lord Jesus Christ who is found exclusively in the Word of God can save our souls. A printed copy of this episode is available upon request.

In the final episode of this series we conclude the characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent Christian. We have discovered that what the world calls Emotional Intelligence the Word of God calls wisdom. God's wisdom must be cultivated in the life of the Christian in order to advance the Kingdom of God. Study notes are available upon request. God Bless you!

In this episode we are continuing to explore how we can cultivate emotional intelligence for the Glory of God. A printed outline is available upon request. May others see the risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in you!

What the world calls EQ the Bible calls wisdom, in this episode we will be looking specifically at how God wants you and I to be emotionally intelligent so that we can effectively live the Gospel of Christ. Printed outlines are available upon request. God bless you!

In this second episode concerning Emotional Intelligence (EQ) we are seeing how EQ is presented to us in the Bible and why it is important for us to understand today. A printed outline is available upon request.

This episode is an introduction to what the secular world calls emotional intelligence. We are considering not only the definition of emotional intelligence but why the world is so interested in it and how it relates to the individual Christian and the Body of Christ. Study notes are available upon request.

Every Christian can fall into the trap of hypocrisy. In this episode our Lord in his assessment of the Pharisees gives us five traits to help us identify hypocrisy in others and help to avoid them in ourselves.

The Word of God teaches that our Lord Jesus Christ could come anytime for His Bride, the Church and so we as followers of Christ should live in joyful anticipation of His coming. In this episode we are looking at how we should be conducting ourselves. A printed copy of todays episode is available upon request.

In the final episode in this series we will be considering the four ways we can protect ourselves from toxic/unsafe people. Printed notes are available upon request. Thank you for listening!

In this second episode in this series we are going to identify some of the general characteristics of unsafe, toxic people. While these people can be defined as "emotional vampires" let us understand that all of us can exhibit some of these characteristics if we are not growing in grace and walking in the spirit. A printed copy of this episode is available upon request.

This is the first in a series on how to identify and relate to toxic/unsafe people. The Word of God wants us to reach out to everyone with the Gospel and to cultivate healthy relationships with everyone how can we do this without endangering our souls? Prayerfully this series might help us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Notes to this episode are available upon request. Thank you for tuning in.

The Christian life is difficult and not for the faint of heart. If we want to live a victorious life in Christ we must learn not to wound ourselves. This is the second part in this short series. Printed notes are available by request.

Self inflicted wounds are the most difficult to treat and to heal. In this episode we will be considering some of the ways Christians wound themselves and how they can be avoided. Printed notes are available upon request.

Our text today is Acts 9:23-28 where we see how Barnabas came along Saul ( who would later be the Apostle Paul) at a crucial point in his life and gave him the encouragement he needed. The point is that we all know someone who needs encouragement, someone that needs to know how unique and special they are in the economy of God. Encouragement is a gift that we can all give to someone today.

In this episode our text is 2nd Timothy 2:1-7 where the Apostle Paul instructs Timothy to seek out faithful men who will be able to teach others the Word of God. The Apostle then expounds on the characteristics that such men should have in order to advance the Kingdom of God.

Here in part 2 of "Luke, Jim and Frodo" we explore how pop culture has impacted the way people think about reality and how we as Christians can reach out with the Gospel. Our foundational Scripture is Acts 17: 16-32.

As Christians living in a secular society saturated with pop culture how can we reach out to people inculcated in what seems to be thinking completely antithetical to our own? The answer is to understand the underlying presuppositions of current pop culture, and communicate with others in ways that they will understand.

In this episode we explore some of the things that parents owe their children from a Biblical perspective. Our main text of Scripture is Deuteronomy 6:6-7. Please encourage others to listen. A digital copy of todays straight arrow is available upon request completely free.

When Moses made excuses for not wanting to obey God the Lord challenged him to see what God had placed in his hand. All through the Bible we see ordinary people doing extraordinary things with what God gave them. We need to see what God has given to us and use whatever it is for His Glory!

Many Christians are confused about the Rapture and Second Coming, considering them to be the same event. In this episode we will be looking at what the Bible says about these two distinct events. Try to have your Bible handy as we explore the Word together.

In this episode we will examine the New Testament evidence for why it is appropriate for Christians to have corporate worship on Sunday, The Lord's Day. As followers of Christ we are under Grace and not Law and we celebrate our unity with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection on the Lord's Day. Notes for this episode are available upon request.

One of the longest running controversies among Christians has been "should Christians keep the Sabbath?" in this episode we will explore the Biblical evidence. Notes for this episode are available upon request.

Everyone gets angry from time to time, and when we do the results can be disastrous! In this episode our primary text is James 1:19-21 here we will discover five important steps to overcome unjustified anger. May the Lord help us to walk in the Spirit and reflect the character of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Welcome to straight arrows! In this episode we are looking at the eight things a husband should give their wife. If a man loves his wife the way that our Lord loves his Bride the Church ( Eph 5:25) then they will have a happy marriage. Be encouraged in Christ today!

In this episode we are asking ourselves this question " what is my worldview?". Many say they are Christians yet in their daily life they actually live according to a conceptual framework that is antithetical to a Biblical worldview. Consequently we need to clarify for ourselves if we in fact have a Biblical worldview. Notes for this episode are available upon request.

We live in a busy world and we can easily become stressed out. In this episode we are focusing on what our Lord said to Martha in the context of her being maxed out. Our text is Luke 10:38-42. This episode will hopefully encourage those who are seeking balance in their daily life. Notes for this episode are available upon request.

As followers of Christ we depend upon the Holy Spirit to lead us in every aspect of our walk with Christ. In this episode I convey that as a Christian with a capital "C" I am a baptist with a small "b", that is while my identity is in Christ the Holy Spirit has lead me to serve in the "baptist" context. Thank you for listening in today, if you need notes on this or any other episode please let me know.

In the final episode in this series we will be looking primarily at Ephesians 6:10-18 which teaches us how we are to put on the Armor of God each day in order to walk in victory. This has been an introductory or preliminary study of the basics of spiritual warfare. If you would like the study notes please don't hesitate to inquire. Thank you for tuning in today.

We have explored how unconfessed sin can give the enemy access into our lives in this episode we are zeroing in on how the enemy is focused on destroying our families. We are looking at the three vital areas of married life that the enemy will take advantage of. Please encourage a friend to listen in. Notes are available upon request.

In this episode we are continuing to explore how sin in our lives gives the enemy a green light to harm us. Specifically we are considering how unconfessed sin is an open invitation for the enemy to come into and bring chaos into our lives. In the next episode we will focus on the enemies war against the family. Remember notes to this series are available upon request.

In this episode we are continuing in our spiritual warfare series and looking at the human authority/relationship structures and how they are related to spiritual warfare. It is essential to understand that when we as people violate authority structures this will invite demonic activity into our lives because rebellion against these structures is rebellion against God who instituted them. We are to also understand that God will not tolerate anyone in any spiritual authority position abusing anyone in their care. Abuse of any kind spiritual, physical, emotional etc. is not tolerated by God and should not be tolerated in our lives.

This short episode focuses on the fact that the Christian is no longer under the legal jurisdiction of Satan but is free to walk in the victory given to us in our Lord Jesus Christ. We walk in victory when we exercise the authority given to us in Christ. Our principal text today is Luke 10:18-20.

As we continue in this series our focus in this episode is how the Lord Jesus defeated Satan in His public ministry. The point being that our Lord has given us an example to follow. If we want the victory we must follow the example of Christ. Our principal text is Matthew 4:1-11. Encourage others to tune in and if you would like notes please let me know.

In this episode we are continuing in our series on spiritual warfare. Our focus today is on what the Bible says about the authority of Satan and his demons in the world today. In other words "what can the enemy do to people?" Our main texts will be from the Gospels specifically what our Lord says about Satan and his demons. If the Christian is to walk in victory in this world we must understand our enemies abilities and his limitations. Remember that notes to this series are available upon request.

In this episode we are refreshing our understanding of how Satan seduced our first parents and how sin entered human history. Our focus will be on Genesis 3: 1-15 and its aftermath.

This is part one in the spiritual warfare series "Know your Enemy and Walk in Victory" the focus is on the origin and fall of Satan. Our principal texts are Ezekiel 28:11-19 and Isaiah 14:12-17. It is essential for followers of Jesus Christ to have a strong foundation in what the Bible teaches about the enemy of our souls and how his strategies can be defeated. Notes from this series are available upon request. Please encourage those you love to tune in and discover the truth about the enemy and how we have the victory in Jesus Christ.

How often in life have you felt inadequate? Not up to snuff? I think all of us feel this way from time to time and we doubt our ability to measure up to our responsibilities in life in general and in the call of God specifically. The good news is that we are sufficient in Christ! Christ can accomplish his good pleasure in us for His Glory. Encourage someone to listen in today!

In this episode we are exploring in the Word of God the seven characteristics of happy people. Happiness is a choice that we can choose each day. Think about it who wants to be grumpy? Encourage someone to be happy today!

The child of God should be the happiest person in the world but often times we are not. In this episode we will be looking at Matthew 5:1-12 where our Lord speaks to us about what makes a person happy in this world. Thank you for listening and remember to stay in God's Holy Word!

We are living in a world that is changing all the time. It is good to know that there are seven things that will not change. Please invite a friend to tune in today. Notes from this episode are available upon request.

In this episode we will be thinking about the incarnation. When the Word became flesh ( John 1:1-4, 14) our Lord Jesus Christ became the perfect teacher, the perfect example and the perfect sacrifice for our sins. May the Holy Spirit help us to tell others about the perfections of Christ.

In the final episode in this series we are asking three questions, what are the effects of our sin on ourselves, what are the effects of our sin on others and what is God's remedy for sin? In short Jesus Christ died because of our sin and when we put our faith in Him he gives us the power to overcome the power of sin in our lives each day through walking in the Spirit.

In this episode we are tackling the third and forth question concerning sin which are " how does Adam's sin affect everyone" and " what are the consequences of sin". The subject of " sin" might not be popular but it is something that effects everyone every day. It is my hope that the more we learn about sin we will grow in our understanding of the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In this episode we are asking the question " where did sin originate?" And the answer is in the heart of the the anointed cherub that became the Devil, the enemy of our souls. We will be looking at two principal texts Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-17 in which we are given just a glimpse of how sin originated in the heart of a created being. A reminder that study notes are available upon request.

This is the first part in the series which answers seven basic questions about sin. In this episode we are seeking from Scripture to answer the first question which is " what is sin?" We will discover that rather than one single definition the Bible gives us several words in the Old and New Testaments which describe the multifaceted character of sin. Notes for this series are available upon request.

Every follower of Jesus Christ has the wonderful responsibility of sharing the Gospel of Christ. This means we need to be familiar with the facts about Christ that are given to us in the Bible. In this episode we will look at seven basic facts about Christ from the Bible. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to hear this episode.

In this episode we are looking at Luke 4:16-21 where our Lord reads from Isaiah 61:1-2 and proclaims that he is the one to whom the text is about. In so doing he reveals his mission to the world which is now our mission to the world. If you and I want to know what our mission is we will find it in this amazing Scripture. Please encourage others to tune in.

In todays episode we continue to explore what it means to be " In Christ". What a joy it is to be a child of God and have the blessings of being "In Christ"! Prayerfully this episode will encourage you today.

The term " In Christ" is used repeatedly in the New Testament, what does it mean? In part one we will begin to explore the blessings, the joy, and the confidence that we have " In Christ". Our principal texts will be Romans 8:1, 2nd Cor 5:17, Gal 3:26-29 and Col 2:6-7. Invite someone to listen in today!

In this episode we will be looking at Philippians 2:5 and asking " what does it mean to have the Mind of Christ?" Every growing Christian should desire to be like our Lord Jesus Christ.