The Footlight with Brian O'Kelly

Jesus teaches us how to pray in the Lord's PrayerShow notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/72-the-model-prayer-matthew-6-9-18   Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP   Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

In the beginning of Chapter 6 Jesus focuses on religious behavior and why it's the heart that matters most Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/71-religion-won-t-save-you    Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP   Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

70 – Faith and Mercy – Matthew 5:33-48 Today's study will explore the balance of Matthew chapter 5 where Jesus teaches on Faith and mercy.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/70-faith-and-mercy-matthew-5-33-48    Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP   Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Today's study will explore justice in the context of murder and adulteryShow notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/69-justiceTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP   Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Today's study will explore the concepts of being the salt of the earth, a light unto the world and whether or not Christians are under the law.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/68-salt-light-and-the-lawEpisode on Persecution at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/67-persecution Episodes on Christians and the law at https://www.thefootlight.com/blog/categories/torah-keeping Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

The sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. This episode we will discuss the 9th Beatitude and what it means for the church and the Christian in today's world and the world to come. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/67-persecution Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

The sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. This episode we will focus on the 7th Beatitude. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/peace Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

The sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. This episode we will focus on the 5th and 5th beatitudes. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/65-100-pureTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

In chapter 5 of Matthew we see the sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. This episode we will focus on the second and third beatitudes:Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/64-putting-others-first Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

63 – Blessed Are… In chapter 5 of Matthew we see the beginning of the sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/63-blessed-are Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

In chapter 4 of Matthew we see the temptation of Christ as well as the beginning of His earthly ministry in Galilee.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/62-passing-the-testTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Who was this guy John the Baptist and what was he about?Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/61-announcing-the-kingTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

The Magi show up to find and worship Jesus. In Matthew 2 we learn about this and King Herod. You will probably learn some things about Herod, the political climate in Judea and how the birth of Jesus affected this region.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/60-eastern-wisdom-following-a-star Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.streamFree Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Matthew tells the story of the Birth of Jesus from the perspective of Joseph. What was that like for Joseph and what must he have been feeling. We will dig into what Matthew tells us and I will do my best to explore some ways that this could have played out.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/unexpected-a-surprise-pregnancyTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Matthew opens his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus. Why does this matter and why should we care? Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/why-does-the-family-tree-of-jesus-matter Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Jesus Christ is arguably the most important figure in history. Yet so many people, even Christians, don't really know who he was, how he lived or what he taught. This is an introduction to that subject which we will study going forward from here.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/the-life-and-times-of-jesus-introduction Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

56 – Battle For Israel How did Hamas get to be so strong?Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/56-battle-for-israel-how-did-hamas-grow Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

What is the biblical definition of Church and how does it line up with our modern understanding of Church?Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/what-is-churchTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Why do Torah Keepers say we have to keep the law and is there an answer to their argument?Show Notes: CLICK HERETrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

53 – Old and New Testament Views of the Law How was the law viewed and practiced in the Old Testament and did this carry over to the New Testament church or did the New Testament Church handle this differently?Show Notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/the-law-practiced-old-and-new-testament-views Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

There is a movement today to encourage Christians to follow the Jewish Law and to “keep Torah” including Jewish dietary laws, festivals etc.Show Notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/52-should-christians-keep-the-law Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

We are in a spiritual battle with Satan the devil. Every army in the world studies the capabilities of their adversary and seeks to know how to defeat them. Christians need to do the same thing today. https://www.thefootlight.com/post/51-know-your-enemy Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

Today we will examine the scriptural case for the three Christian Views of the afterlife of the unbeliever in Hell. You will probably be surprised at the solid biblical case for each. https://www.thefootlight.com/post/three-views-of-hell Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

What Happens when we die?We will explore heaven and hell in this two part series. Today's episode will focus on the state of the dead and what we know about heavenShow Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/49-what-happens-when-we-die Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Ya Mon" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/dlr9co

TThe Amillennialist doesn't see the millennial kingdom as a literal 1000 years. Today we will explore why. Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.comTrack: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

The postmillennial view is the most optimistic of the four views of the end times. Today we will explore the case that is made by the postmillennialist for their position.Show Notes are at: https://www.thefootlight.com/post/end-times-postmillennialism-4-christian-views-of-the-end-part-6 Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

What is the view of the Premillennialist and especially of the Dispensationalist about the Millenium and does scripture confirm or refute this view. Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

Dispensational PreMillennialism has a particular view of the Tribulation that differs from the other 3 views. We will explore this and the reasons for it. Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

Dispensational PreMillennialism is the second of four views of the end times that we will dig into in this series about the study of final things. Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

Historic Pre-Millennialism is the first of four views of the end times that we will dig into in this series about the study of final things. Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

There are 4 Main Views that Christians have held about the end times over church history. I'll explore these in this series. Today's class will focus will be the overview/syllabus and glossary for the rest of the classes.Track: "Intellectual" Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ReFTfP Track: "Watershed", Johnny Moore Music provided by https://slip.stream Free Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/c99fa874-6b96-4b4f-a8c3-e08629a93193?utm_source=attribution

Can Women Be Deacons in the Christian Church? What does Paul say about in Chapter 16 of Romans? Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/can-women-be-deacons-romans-16

In Romans 15 Paul Expands on how to bear with one another and how to build each other up in the church Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/building-each-other-up-romans-15

In Romans 14 Paul expounds on how to best live in harmony with Christians who see things differently than you do. Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/don-t-stumble-your-brother-romans-14

Is it OK to resist the governmental authorities or does the Christian need to obey them? Paul answers for us in Romans 13. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/is-civil-disobedience-for-the-christian-romans-13

In Chapter 12 of Romans Paul transitions from lessons on the nature of salvation to the topic of Christian living. Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/37-romans-12-be-transformed-by-the-renewing-of-you-mind

Will all Israel be saved? Paul gives us the answer in Romans 11. Join me to hear what Paul has to say about this. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-11-will-all-israel-be-saved

In Romans 10 Paul show how easy it is the be saved. Something that has caused him to be charged with a Christianity that is an "easy believeism". https://www.thefootlight.com/post/35-romans-10

In Chapter 9 of Romans, Paul continues on his theme of pointing out that no one is saved through ethnicity and begins his explanation of what it takes to be saved Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/34-romans-9-what-is-israel

Paul explains that we can't be separated from God.Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-8-part-2

Paul begins to offer the solution to sin and deathEpisode Notes at:https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-8-part-1-no-condemnation

Paul continues his synopsis of the first five chapters of Romans so that we might be able to access the solutions he begins to offer in Chapter 8 Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/31-romans-7-a-new-law

In Romans Chapter 6 Paul stresses his case that we are dead to sin and should no longer walk in it. Show notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/30-romans-6-dead-man-walking

The second half of Romans is one of the most difficult sections of the entire Bible. I do my best to unpack it.Episode Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/29-romans-5-part-2

28 - Romans 5 - Part 1In the first half of Romans 5, Paul expands upon justification by faith and imputed righteousness. Notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-5-part-1#Jesus #bibleverse #sacrifice #christianity #bible #biblestudy #salvation #faith #charismatic #healing #sin #grace #spirituality #BibleVisuals

Chapter 4 of Romans continues Paul's exposition of the necessity of faith over works for salvation.Show notes are at thefootlight.com/post/27-romans-chapter-4

The second half of Romans 3 offers insight into the solution for the indictment Paul has offered in the first half of the chapter.Notes for this lecture are available at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/26-romans-3-part-2

Romans 3 continues Paul's indictment of the Jewish Christians in Rome. I'll unpack the first part of Chapter 3 in this episode.

Is Romans the universal epistle? Was Paul writing to all Christians throughout all time or to a specific population? Join me while we explore.

We will begin our verse by verse study of Romans. Today's lesson is a brief overview of the book and then verse by verse through the beginning of Chapter 1

Today's broadcast will be on the a summary of Calvinism. After spending 5 weeks on a detailed study, this is a one episode summary of Reformed Theology and the challenges it poses.Notes are at: https://www.thefootlight.com/post/22-can-the-future-be-changed-god-s-sovereignty-vs-man-s-free-will-part-6