Podcasts about apostle paul

Today's Promise: Romans 15:13 Today's episode is a little different; slower, quieter, and deeply prayerful. In the middle of the holiday rush, when our hearts and minds can feel pulled in a dozen directions, the Lord brought to mind a verse that is less a promise to be explained and more a prayer to be received. In this episode, I share the Apostle Paul's prayer from Romans 15:13 and make it my personal prayer for you.   We serve the God of hope. The One who fills His people with joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. This joy is not rooted in perfect circumstances but in confident trust in Jesus Christ. This peace comes from resting in the truth that God is sovereign and that nothing can separate us from His presence.   As you listen, be reminded that hope is not something you manufacture; it is something God graciously gives. And He gives it in abundance, overflowing and life-giving. This Christmas, my prayer is that the God of hope fills your heart with joy, peace, and a renewed confidence in Him.

Hank continues his special series leading up to Christmas Day featuring his acronym CHRISTMAS. Today, he picks up with the third and fourth letters of the acronym, “R” and “I”. The “R” in CHRISTMAS refers to Resurrection. This is so transcendently important because, without the Resurrection of Jesus, there is little point in even discussing Christmas. As the Apostle Paul put it in a letter to the Corinthian Christians, “if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless” (1 Corinthians 15:17 NLT). In light of St. Paul's words, it is incumbent on us to demonstrate that the Christ of Christmas had the power to lay down His life and take it up again. The “I” in CHRISTMAS represents the Incarnation of Jesus Christ—the Incarnation that makes Resurrection possible. Jesus took on all the essential properties of human nature, but he did not take on that which is non-essential—namely, sinful inclinations. In fact, as Adam was created without a proclivity towards sin, so the Second Adam was untainted by original sin.

Send us a textStrong Women Strong WorldPriscilla | Part 7Senior Pastor Keith StewartAugust 10, 2025She's a teacher, leader and a valued coworker of the Apostle Paul. She is also the second most mentioned person in the writings of Paul (only Timothy has more mentions). Yet very few Christians know her story or why she matters. This Sunday, our series on strong women brings us to Priscilla____________Discussion Questions 1. Priscilla and Aquila were a couple who served God together and worked alongside each other in the tent making business. If you're married, how well would that arrangement work out between you and your spouse? Are there ways you presently serve God together? What is that like?2. Working regular jobs as tentmakers did not interfere with the calling of God on the Apostle Paul's life or that of Priscilla and Aquila. Yet so many today often view their work as unspiritual and an impediment to doing the work of God. How do we change the way we see our jobs and do our jobs so that it fits better with the plan of God for our life? How do I turn even the most mundane tasks into something meaningful for God? 3. It's obvious, based on how Luke inverts the names of this couple whenever they're mentioned in a ministry context, that Priscilla is the one who leads the way and is operating in her primary gifting. How do you respond when your spouse's gift outshines your own? What qualities would you expect to see in Aquila that allowed him to support his wife in her spiritual gifting?  4. Priscilla's example of teaching the gifted Apollos is one of the best repudiations of the idea that what Paul was saying in 1 Corinthians 14.34-35 and 1 Timothy 2.12 was an attempt to silence women and forbid them a role in teaching men (If you haven't listened to the first message in this series, it's imperative that you do so). Furthermore, that the churches in Corinth and Ephesus (where the Timothy passage is addressed) both started in Priscilla and Aquila's home, is another major hurdle in making these verses say women can't teach. Why is the example of Priscilla ignored? Glossed over? Or distorted? What did you learn today about Priscilla that stood out to you most? How does her example encourage you? 5. There is no question that Priscilla and Aquila were foundational in the establishment of the church especially among the Gentiles. Paul said so himself. They were a key presence in three of the churches that were most instrumental in spreading the gospel message. We'd love to know more than what we do about their lives and influence. But most of the work this couple did was out of the limelight and without extensive records. How content are you to serve in relative anonymity as Priscilla and Aquila did? What are you doing with your life right now that will outlast this life? 

Carl Matthei - Christmas is often dressed up as neat, clean, and sentimental—but the first Christmas was messy, uncomfortable, and full of flawed people. According to the Bible, Jesus didn't come for the morally impressive or the spiritually sorted. He came for sinners. In this talk from 1 Timothy, we hear the shocking claim at the heart of Christmas: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Through the story of the Apostle Paul—and the gritty reality of the nativity—we see that Christmas is not about earning God's favour, but receiving mercy and grace we don't deserve. This is good news for ordinary, broken people. Because Christmas isn't for good people. It's for people like us.

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

Todaywe are looking at Ephesians 4:21 through 24, where the Apostle Paul teaches usabout putting off the old man and putting on the new man. I will neverforget a little chorus I learned years and years ago. It goes something likethis:“Well,the best thing in my life I ever did do, Was take off the old robe and put on the new.The old robe was dirty, all tattered and torn;The new robe was spotless and had never been worn.Yes, the best thing in my life I ever did doWas take off the old robe and put on the new.”Thislittle chorus fits perfectly with the verses we are studying today. First,we must recognize the importance of hearing and responding to the Truth. In verse21, Paul says, “If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, asthe truth is in Jesus.” In other words, if you have truly heard Jesus—ifyou have truly met Him, listened to Him, and embraced the truth that is inHim—and if you are determined by God's grace to do His will, then you will knowthe truth and live it. Jesus Himself said that if anyone is willing to do God'swill, he will know whether the teaching is from God. Hearing the truth leads toobedience when the heart is surrendered.  Thenwe can begin to understand what it means to “put off the old man”. Paul says inverse 22: “That you put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man,which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.”Thisis a call to deliberately lay aside the old way of living—the former conductthat is corrupted by deceitful desires. And then, in verse 24, he says: “Andthat you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness andtrue holiness.” Oneof the best illustrations of this truth is found in the story of Lazarus inJohn chapter 11. You remember that Lazarus had been dead for four days, lyingin a tomb. When Jesus arrived, He called out, “Lazarus, come forth!” AndLazarus came out of the grave—still bound in his grave clothes. Then Jesus saidin John 11:44, “Loose him, and let him go.” In other words, take off theold grave clothes. You've been made alive—now live like it. Put on the graceclothes. Live like someone who has been changed by the grace of God. That isexactly what Paul is teaching here. The truth we have heard in Christ Jesusdemands a new way of living. Now,there is something very important in verse 23: “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.” So how do youtake off the old robe—the dirty, deceitful, corrupt way of living—and put onthe new way of life? How do you live truthfully, proclaim truthfully, and walktruthfully before a watching world? You do it by being renewed in the spiritof your mind. Conversion is a crisis experience that leads to a lifelongprocess. Through Jesus Christ, we have once and for all become new creatures inHim. But now, day by day, we need the Word of God to renew our minds as wecontinually surrender ourselves to Him. Thisbrings us again to Romans 12:1–2, which we discussed yesterday. Because we havebeen saved by the mercies of God, Paul urges us to present our bodies as a livingsacrifice. You know, anybody can take a bullet and die for Jesus. But, myfriend, to live sacrificially every single day—by the grace of God, for thewill of God, and for the glory of God—that is where the real challenge lies. Weare swimming upstream against the corrupt, deceptive schemes of the devil. Andto live faithfully for Jesus in this world requires daily surrender andrenewal. Jesusprayed in John 17:17: “Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.” Oneof the best passages that ties into this—and we will talk about it tomorrow—is Philippians4:8-9, where Paul instructs us to think on things that are true, honest, just,pure, lovely, and of good report. You'veheard the saying, “You are what you eat.” That is true physically. Butspiritually, my friend, you are what you think. That is why being renewed inthe spirit of your mind is so vitally important. Godbless!

Todaywe are continuing our study in Ephesians chapter 4, focusing specifically onverses 22 through 24. The Apostle Paul has been explaining that because we nowhave a new position in Christ as believers, we should no longer walk the way weonce did—or the way the Gentiles around us walk. In other words, the worldwalks one way, but we are called to walk differently. As believers in Christ,we should live differently, speak differently, and have a different attitude.Why? Because we are now in Christ. Paulexplains it this way in verse 22: We are to put off our former conduct—the oldman—which grows corrupt according to deceitful lusts. Then, in verse 23, we areto be renewed in the spirit of our minds. Finally, in verse 24, we are to puton the new man, which was created according to God in true righteousness andholiness. Whatdoes this mean? To put off the old man means that, as believers, weintentionally reject the sinful nature we inherited from Adam. The old self iscorrupted by deceitful desires, as Paul describes here in Ephesians. This isnot merely about changing bad habits; it is about our core identity beforeChrist. Prior to salvation, we were enslaved to sin. InColossians 3:1–11, Paul gives specific examples of the old life—immorality,greed, anger, and lying. These practices once defined us, but they lead tospiritual death and bring about God's wrath. Spiritually speaking, putting offthe old man is like taking off filthy clothes after a long, grimy day. It is adecisive act of faith. When we trusted Christ, our old self was crucified withHim. Paul teaches this clearly in Romans chapter 6. We do not reform the oldman—we put him off, because in God's eyes he is already dead. This truth bringsreal freedom as we choose righteousness. I encourage you to read Romans 6,because it reminds us that we are no longer enslaved to sin. We are now free tolive a righteous life as followers of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:11-18). Conversely,when we put off the old man, we are also called to put on the new man. Thismeans we actively embrace our new identity in Christ. The new self is createdin Christ's likeness and is renewed in mind, spirit, and life. Ephesians tellsus this new man is characterized by true righteousness and holiness. The bookof Colossians adds that this new self is renewed in the image of our Creator,where divisions such as race, background, or status fade away—because Christ isall and in all. As Paul says, “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christis all and in all.” (Colossians 3:9-11). Spiritually,putting off the old man is like taking off dirty clothes, and putting on thenew man is like being clothed with something entirely new. We do thisconsciously—daily, even moment by moment—remembering that Christ is our lifeand our all in all. When we practice this as we should, it becomes a lifestyleof godliness. As Brother Lawrence spoke of practicing the presence of God, wemight also say we are practicing holiness—choosing Christ over the flesh, overthe old ways. We choose to read the Word of God, to follow Him, to love Him, tolive for Him, and to witness for Him. Oh,my friend, when this becomes our reality, we are truly free—free to do what weought to do: to love the Lord and to live a life of holiness and righteousnessbefore Him. That is exactly what Paul is teaching us here: put off the old man,put on the new man, and live in freedom for the glory of God. MayGod bless you as you dedicate and consecrate your life to Him. As Romans 12:1–2reminds us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by therenewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable andperfect will of God.” Godbless!

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The Apostle Paul said that we have many adversaries. The true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is under attack continually by overt adversaries and subtle adversaries. In this episode I expose the subtle heresies of the Eastern Orthodox Church. There is a worrying rise in people "Converting" to eastern Orthodoxy, particularly amongst Young men from Generation Z. Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email:beyondtheparadigm@yahoo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/paradigm1979⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/paradigm_79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(1) Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support The Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BeyondTheParadigm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/beyondthep5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

12/17/25. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 10:5. Apostle Paul is Seething with Feelings as he continues this letter. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #Christian_podcaster https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

Finding Fullness in Less #RTTBROS #Nightlight"But godliness with contentment is great gain." — 1 Timothy 6:6You know, I came across something recently that really got me thinking. Arthur Brooks, a professor who studies happiness, makes a fascinating observation. He says when a Westerner thinks of creating art, they picture a blank canvas, something that needs more added to it. More paint, more color, more brushstrokes. But when someone from Asia looks at art, they see a block of jade. The masterpiece is already inside, you just have to chip away what doesn't belong.That difference in perspective hit me right between the eyes. Because most of us are living like we're staring at that blank canvas, aren't we? We think happiness is just one more thing away. One more promotion, one more zero in the bank account, one more achievement. We keep adding and adding, wondering why we still feel empty.But what if happiness doesn't come from more, but from less? From being content with what we already have?The Apostle Paul understood this. He wrote to Timothy, "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out" (1 Timothy 6:6-7).Paul wasn't saying we shouldn't have goals. He was saying that chasing "more" as our source of happiness is a trap. True gain comes when we pair godliness with contentment. When we stop thinking our lives are blank canvases that need more added and start seeing them as that block of jade, already containing something beautiful if we'll just chip away the stuff that doesn't belong.What needs to be chipped away? Maybe it's comparison. Maybe it's envy. Maybe it's the endless scroll through other people's highlight reels. Maybe it's expectations that were never meant to be there.I'm too soon old and too late smart on this, but I've learned that contentment isn't about settling. It's about recognizing that God has already placed something beautiful in your life, right where you are. The art is already there.So here's my challenge: what if you stopped adding and started subtracting? What if you chipped away just one thing keeping you from seeing the beauty that's already in your life?Let's pray: Father, help us see our lives the way You see them. Teach us contentment. Teach us to find our joy in You, not in the endless chase for more. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Faith #Contentment #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

2nd and 3rd John are short personal letters written fairly close to each other, around 95-96 AD. The first of these letters being to a beloved friend termed "the elect (or chosen by God) lady". The aged Apostle had a deep love for this sister because of her hospitality and faithfulness. His salutations of, "Grace, mercy and peace" come from a mature faith and are the same as those of the Apostle Paul to Timothy and Titus; the so called "Pastoral letters". Verses 4-11 express John's great joy that this wonderful sister's children had chosen to walk in the Truth. John reiterates the new command, "to walk in love"; frequently spoken of in his gospel account and first letter. He also warns of the false teachers (antichrists) mentioned at length in his first letter. The woman and her faithful family - the ecclesia - must abide in the true teaching of the Father and His Beloved Son. Anyone walking contrary to that Truth, in behaviour or doctrine, was to beforbidden the fellowship of the saints. John's final greetings, of verses 12-13, express his hope of catching up with the elect lady face to face, rather than through a letter. 3rd John was written to a friend who had often been the old Apostle's host - Gaius - who was deeply "loved in the Lord". This brother was a Thessalonian, who had been converted to the Truth by the Apostle Paul. Verses 5-12 speak of the supporters of ecclesial work and others who were the opponents - the enemies of the Faith. Gaius and those like him had shown great hospitality to visitors, who have preached the Gospel. Support for such workers was commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ when he sent forth the 72 in Luke 10. Those of us who cannot personally go into the mission fields have a responsibility to support both in prayer and financially those who undertake the Great Commission i.e. the taking the Gospel to the world (Matthew 28). John says that those who do so have become fellow helpers of the Truth. The Apostle warns his readers of being a puffed up, self-important errorist, who not only dragged down the faithful, but would take an aggressive stand against all who, like the Apostle John, would take a stand for truth and moral uprightness. Don't be imitators of the evil, but only of the true (see Ephesians 5verses1-21). In his final greetings the Apostle speaks of his desire to spend time with the faithful ecclesia with Gaius in a face-to- face context, rather than via letter. Peace will be with the faithful.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

Todaywe've been looking at Ephesians 4:17–19, and now we're going to move on toverses 20–24. In these verses, the Apostle Paul follows up on his admonitionnot to walk as the Gentiles walk, but instead to walk in a way that pleasesGod. Paul describes the lost world as walking in futility—emptiness and vanityof mind. Their hearts are darkened. They lack spiritual understanding, and theydo not even know what they are stumbling over. Paul says, in essence, “Don't gothat direction. Don't live that way.” Thenhe gives us a powerful contrast in verse 20: “But ye have not so learnedChrist.” There is something fundamentally different about the believer. Youhave learned Christ. Many people may learn about Jesus, but they nevertruly learn Jesus Christ. Paul's argument is that genuine believers haveentered into a personal relationship with Him. Jesus Himself extended thisinvitation in Matthew 11:28–29: “Come unto me, all you that labor and areheavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn ofme; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto yoursouls.” To“learn Christ” means to enter into a personal relationship with Him. Ican know about historical figures—such as Abraham Lincoln. I can readbiographies and learn what he did and what he accomplished. But I don't knowhim personally. He is dead and gone. My friend, Jesus Christ is alive. He is aliving Savior. He lives today—first in my heart, and also in the Word of God.Sohow do we learn Christ? We learn Christ by spending time with Him—in the Wordof God and in prayer.Youwill never grow spiritually mature, never grow as you should as a believer, andnever dig deep down to the Rock unless you get into God's Word. We must hearHis Word, read His Word, study His Word, memorize His Word, and meditate on HisWord. I love Psalm 1:2–3, which says: “But his delight is in the law of theLORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like atree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in hisseason; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Whydoes that person prosper? Because they are planted by the river of livingwater—Jesus Christ Himself. He is the Living Water. He is the Word. He is theTruth. He is the Way. He is the Life. When you take time in the Word of God,you are fellowshipping with Christ. And when you add prayer, you are buildingan intimate relationship with Him. But learning Christ is not only aboutreading His Word—it is also about experiencing Him in prayer. Prayer is talkingto Him, but prayer also involves listening. Through the Holy Spirit, God speaksto us as we pray. Overthe years, I have learned how wonderful this is. Whether I am praying privatelyin my office, driving, walking through my house, or doing prayer walks throughmy neighborhood, I find that God speaks to me as I speak to Him—if I will taketime to be still and listen. Sometimes He says, “You need to do this. You needto write that letter. You need to call that person. You need to pray for thisindividual.” He places these things on your heart. You know it is Him. You hearHis voice. Other times, you may be discouraged and in need of comfort. As youmeditate on His Word and yield your fears and burdens to Him, He speaks to yourheart. He gives comfort. He gives courage. He gives exactly what you need inyour time of need. That is why Scripture tells us we can come boldly to thethrone of grace with confidence.  Ephesians4:20, “But you have not so learned Christ.” In other words, you nolonger live like the unsaved Gentiles because you have learned Christ. Becauseyou have learned Christ, your life is different. You have a different walk, adifferent talk, a different outlook, and a different attitude. You now seekthings from God's perspective rather than from the world's philosophies andopinions.  Itrust that you will have a heart to learn Christ—to truly know Him.

This sermon looks at Joy from the perspective of the Apostle Paul in Philippians.

The Apostle Paul explains in Philippians 1:12–14 how his imprisonment in Rome unexpectedly furthered the gospel, reaching the praetorian guards and encouraging other believers to speak without fear. This episode explores the purpose of suffering, Biblical examples, and practical encouragement to view trials as opportunities to deepen faith and witness for Christ.

Todaywe're continuing our study of Ephesians 4:17–19. In these verses, the ApostlePaul shows us the difference between a saved person and a lost person—betweensomeone who is on their way to heaven and someone who is still on the path tocondemnation and an eternity without Jesus Christ, a terrible place calledhell. There is a difference, and that difference should be evident in ourlives. Thatis why Paul, after describing the wonderful blessings we have as believers inChrist in chapters 1 through 3 and the first part of chapter 4, now says, “Thatye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk” (Ephesians 4:17). He issaying, “Don't live the way you used to live. Walk and live differently,because now you can think differently.” Remember in verses 17 through 19, Paulfocused on the mind. He explains that the lost person's “understanding [is]darkened” and that they are “alienated from the life of God” (Ephesians4:18). Asbelievers, we now think differently because we have been enlightened by thegospel of Jesus Christ. We have come to know the truth of who Jesus really is.We now see life from a completely different perspective, and our desire is nolonger to please self or Satan, but to please the Lord. Paul goes on to saythat the lost person walks “in the vanity of their mind” (Ephesians4:17). Their life is empty and without purpose. It is vain—lacking truemeaning. Theirunderstanding is darkened. Proverbs 4:19 says, “The way of the wicked is asdarkness: they know not at what they stumble.” What a tragedy that is—towalk through life in darkness, never realizing what you're stumbling over. Paulexplains that this condition exists “because of the ignorance that is inthem” (Ephesians 4:18). The lost person cannot see the truth. They areblind to the Word of God because they are still living in spiritual darkness. Jesusaddressed this clearly in John 3. He said, “Except a man be born again, hecannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Then He went on to say: “Andthis is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loveddarkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one thatdoeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds shouldbe reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may bemade manifest, that they are wrought in God” (John 3:19–21). Inother words, the lost person lives in darkness. He is spiritually blind. 2Corinthians 4:4 tells us, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded theminds of them which believe not.” It is not that they cannot believe—it isthat they choose not to believe. They choose self, the world, the flesh, andsin over what God desires for them. Their hearts do not desire to do whatpleases God. So we see the terrible condition of a lost person. Theirunderstanding is darkened. They are alienated from the life of God. Because ofthe ignorance that is in them, they have no true knowledge of spiritualtruth—they cannot see it. Itis the hardness of the heart that keeps a person from opening their eyes to seewho God really is. Jesus said in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure inheart: for they shall see God.” When we live without God, our hearts areblinded by sin and by Satan. We walk in darkness, not realizing what we stumbleover. We begin to value what doesn't truly matter. We focus on things that aretemporal and passing away. We simply don't understand—until we are born againand our lives are changed. Jesussaid it plainly: those who are born again can now see the kingdom of God. TheBible opens up. Spiritual truth becomes clear. Everything is different. Myfriend, this is what God desires for you and for me. I trust that today youreyes have been opened to see who Jesus really is—and that you are no longerwalking as the Gentiles walk, no longer living as the lost live, but livingdifferently. Godbless!

Catholics are accustomed to thinking of the term apostle as referring exclusively to men: the Twelve who followed Jesus and were with him at the Last Supper, as well as the Apostle Paul. But the church also considers Mary Magdalene an apostle—the "apostle to the apostles," to be precise. So clearly, being an apostle isn't something only men can do. If women can be apostles, this opens a fascinating question: What about Mary, Jesus' mother? Mary of Nazareth might not have preached Jesus' teachings to crowds, or spread the news of his resurrection, but we see her proclaiming the glory of the Lord in the Magnificat, guiding Jesus to perform his first miracle, and sticking with him by the cross. We know she was an important part of the early church. Aside from that, she birthed Jesus, body and blood, into the world. In this third and final installment of Glad You Asked's three-part season finale on Mary, the hosts talk with theologian Natalia Imperatori-Lee about whether Mary the Mother of Jesus was an apostle.  Imperatori-Lee's scholarship focuses on ecclesiology, feminist theologies, and Latino/a theologies. She has written in both academic and popular publications, on topics ranging from the church's mistreatment of women scholars, to the perils of complementarity, to Mariology. Her most recent book, Women and the Church: From Devil's Gateway to Discipleship (Paulist Press), is an overview of feminist theology, for the undergraduate classroom. You can learn more about this topic, and read some of Imperatori-Lee's work, in these links. Women and the Church: From Devil's Gateway to Discipleship, by Natalia Imperatori-Lee Bearers of an "Idle Tale": Women's Authority in a Creditability Economy, by Natalia Imperatori-Lee "Mary, Mary, quite contrary," by Elizabeth Johnson "Mary Magdalene knew she was an apostle. Why don't we?" by Alice Camille "Two historians track down Jesus' women disciples," a U.S. Catholic interview "Finding leadership roles for women in the church," by Bryan Cones The Beginnings of the Church, by F. J. Cwiekowski Glad You Asked is sponsored by the Claretian Missionaries USA, a congregation of Catholic priests and brothers who live and work with the most vulnerable among us. To learn more, visit claretians.org.

“Don't Be a Baby” • Hebrews 5:11-14 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.  The Apostle Paul gives another warning to the Hebrew Christians encouraging them to keep focused on Jesus Christ and their profession of Him. Part of that diligence includes studying the word of God and applying it to the way we think and live our lives. God intends for us to grow in grace and in our knowledge about Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ought not to be lethargic in our study of His word. Rather, we should be eager and devoted to learning more about Jesus so that we can shine as bright lights in this world so darkened by sin. This message was preached on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

In a culture shaped by influence, image, and performance, the Apostle Paul reminds the church that the most powerful witness is still a transformed life.In this episode, we walk through Titus 2, a chapter written to a young church living in a morally chaotic society not unlike our own. Paul doesn't call believers to withdraw from culture or to blend in—but to live with such integrity, humility, and hope that the gospel becomes visible through everyday life.In a world that is already discipling us through culture, media, and influence, this episode invites a deeper question: If people never heard our words, what would they learn about Jesus from our lives?

In this inspiring episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, host Ken Pounders draws on his personal journey and biblical wisdom to offer hope to those battling addiction or supporting a loved one who is struggling. Exploring the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, Ken Pounders highlights a powerful prayer for spiritual growth, encouraging listeners to move beyond survival and make true progress through surrender to Christ. With heartfelt advice and practical steps, this episode provides encouragement, actionable faith, and a reminder that freedom is possible for anyone willing to embrace transformation and reach out for help.   Website: https://omainc.org Email: OMADirector2017@gmail.com or priorityev@mac.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/165704310121828/ Website: https://priorityev.info Instagram: instagram.com/bro_ken   Outreach Ministries of Alabama, Inc., PO Box 98 Valhermoso Springs, AL  35775 Phone:   256-778-8096

What do you do when pressure rises and life tries to wear you down? Bishop Darrell Hines delivers a timely and reassuring message drawing from a lifetime of faith, ministry, and personal testimony. He reflects on his 60-year journey of trusting God while encouraging believers to remain calm, focused, and faithful no matter the season. The sermon is anchored in 2 Timothy 4:1-5, where the Apostle Paul charges believers to preach the Word, endure affliction, stay watchful, and finish their assignment. Bishop Hines weaves this passage together with powerful personal experiences and biblical examples from Moses, Daniel, and David to show that endurance and obedience are essential to fulfilling God's purpose. Through stories of perseverance, unexpected trials, and divine protection, this message reminds believers that worry is never stronger than God's promises and that finishing well matters more than reacting emotionally to life's pressures. When you stay grounded in the Word and trust God's promises, you can endure every challenge without fear and complete your ministry with confidence. Sermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5    We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch

 As we near the finish line in our series through the book of Acts, we will begin a study in chapter twenty-seven. Here we will once again sail the sea with the Apostle Paul as his journey to spread the gospel continues. If Paul had had one of those disposable cameras on board, the pictures he took would have shown a great deal of panic amongst his fellow passengers.

Todaywe are looking at Ephesians 4:17–19. Here, the Apostle Paul explains thatbecause we have now trusted Christ—because He has saved us, changed us,transformed us, and seated us in the heavenly places, and because we havereceived the Holy Spirit—we are called to live differently. Hebegins explaining this in verse 17, where he gives a strong warning. He tellsbelievers not to live the way the lost world lives—the unconverted, those whohave never been regenerated. Their lives are described as empty in theirthinking, darkened in understanding, separated from the life of God, and drivenby ignorance and spiritual blindness. This way of life ultimately leads tomoral insensitivity, impurity, and greed. Paulbegins with a negative instruction: do not walk in that direction. Do notfollow the pattern of the lost world. He speaks with authority, testifying inthe Lord, reminding us that Jesus Himself has taught us how to walk inrighteousness—pursuing what is good, holy, just, and pure. This is the kind oflife Jesus described in Matthew chapter 5 through the Beatitudes, which revealthe attitudes that should mark a believer's life. Oneof the first things we notice in this passage is that Christians are different.How are we different? We no longer think the way unsaved people think. There isa strong emphasis on the mind in verses 17 and 18—the futility of themind, darkened understanding, and spiritual ignorance. But asbelievers, “we have learned Christ” (v. 20). Remember Jesus invited usto “come and learn of me” in Matthew 11:29:  Learning Christ meanswalking with Him—following His Word, embracing His truth, and moving in thesame direction He walked. And that direction is one of continual obedience tothe will of God and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Paulreminds us in Philippians 2:5-8, that we are to have the same mind that was inChrist Jesus. What kind of mind was that? A mind of obedience, sacrifice,humility, and devotion to the Father's will. Jesus lived for the glory andpleasure of the Father. He said that He must be about His Father's business.This kind of mindset changes everything. As a result, we no longer walk as theGentiles walk, in the futility of their minds. That word futility speaks ofemptiness—a life without purpose. When Christ comes into our lives, we live alife of repentance, which means a changed mind. We change our mind about God.We change our mind about sin. We no longer seek the pleasure of sin; instead,we desire the pleasure of God. Ourvalues change. Our goals change. Our entire view of life changes. When Christcomes in, everything becomes new, just as Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 5:17.“Old things pass away, and new life begins”. Pauldescribes the mindset of the unconverted person in Romans 1:21-23: “Because,although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, butbecame futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professingto be wise, they became fools, This is a life marked by empty thinking, darkened hearts,and self-deception. This is the futility of the mind. It is a life without truepurpose, without eternal focus. That is why we see so much violence, despair,and hopelessness in the world today. People fail to respect life because theydo not recognize God as the Creator and Giver of life. Butas believers, we are different. Our focus is no longer on temporary things orpersonal feelings alone, but on eternal realities and the life that only Godcan give through Jesus Christ. We think differently because; “… we do notlook at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. Forthe things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen areeternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18). ThankGod for that difference. May the Lord bless you today as you think on thesethings (Philippians 4:8).

Imagine the promise from Genesis 3:15 fulfilled in the time of The Apostle Paul! God keeps His word! And God shared His Word to live and die and resurrect for us!

This is the eight episode in a series of introductory overviews to various sections of the scriptures.  We are now dealing with the writings of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament, from Romans through Hebrews.  These 14 books represent 52% of the NT scriptures by number of books, but an even greater percentage by volume of writing.Romans 15:4 KJVFor whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.Hebrews 4:12 KJVFor the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.Related Podcasts:— Introduction to the Writings of Moses— Introduction to New Testament History— Why the Resurrection is so Vital to Christianity— Missing the Mark— Rejecting God— The Law of Faith— The Law and Grace— It Is All About Worship— Ye Must Be Born Again— Fully Persuaded in his Own Mind— The Differences Between the Old and New Covenants— Why isn't everything repeated in the New Testament?Related Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— It's Always Been about Faith— Text UsSupport the showSend questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comThe Key Principles of Effective Bible Study is a resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have an extended, 24-part podcast series on these principles, and a condensed, 9-part series called God's Precious Word, that is based on the same resource. We also recommend that you check out the True Wisdom podcast which I co-host with Robert Baker -- a different format for Bible Study. Finally, check out these awesome Bible Maps! We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

How should we feel towards lost people, and in particular, when we don't share the gospel? How do we reconcile God's sovereignty and our responsibility to share? Jesus had compassion on the lost, and the Apostle Paul had unceasing anguish over the lost, and we should strive to have that same heart, and take responsibility to share the gospel with those around us. 

This is the concluding message in this brief Peter Series and begins by pointing out why New Testament scholars consider that Jude was either the amanuensis of Second Peter or was at least a significant influence on Second Peter. Both apostles were concerned that their audiences would be prone to the errors of the false teachers, and that they would need something to remind them of what had taught His apostles to teach. The two New Testament epistles ascribed to the Apostle Peter are lesser known by most Christians than the Epistles of the Apostle Paul. Some scholars believe that First Peter may have been written to young Christians and may have even served as a 'catechism' for those about to be water baptised. In this episode, we look at how Peter presents God as Father, Son, and Spirit, and how Christianity commences with becoming 'born again'. But this is not where Christianity ends - and that aged Apostle Peter gives instructions on how a new believer is to grow in the faith by exploring what the knowledge of God and HIs grace requires.

This sermon, rooted in Ephesians 6:12, explores the true nature of conflict in our lives. While it often seems that our struggles are with other people—family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers—the Apostle Paul reminds us that our real battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of darkness. The message traces this theme from Genesis, showing how evil works through deception and human participation, leading to sin and brokenness. The sermon challenges us to recognize the deeper spiritual reality behind human conflict and calls us to respond not with curses or retaliation, but with blessing, following the example of Jesus. By choosing to bless rather than curse, we break the cycle of evil and become agents of God's light in a dark world.

Use promo code: FREEMONTH to get the first month free until the end of 2025.⁠⁠https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/?coupon=FREEMONTHSermon #6 from Tuesday Morning of the 2025 International Prescott Summer Bible Conference“Strengthen my inner man.”That was the Apostle Paul's desperate prayer—not for better circumstances, but for a stronger soul. In this unforgettable sermon, Pastor Brown pulls back the curtain on what's really holding many believers back: wounded hearts, broken beams, and fear of intimacy.Preached with raw conviction and real-life illustrations—from a stroke survivor niece to a crumbling century-old house—this message exposes the hidden rooms in our hearts that we've locked away from Christ. But the good news is: Jesus wants to dwell there too. Not just in your salvation, but in every part of your soul.This sermon will move you, challenge you, and most of all, heal you.

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

Finished! Pastor Robby Dean completed the letter to the Ephesians by the Apostle Paul in this lesson. Recall some of the many life-changing ideas we have learned as we journeyed through this important book. Review the three basic divisions of the book which are first, the wealth of resources God gives to every believer; second, the details of the way the believer should conduct his daily walk; and third, the invisible spiritual warfare we are engaged in and how to stand firm against the devil. See the meaning of the peace and grace the Apostle wishes for all believers.

At Christmas we celebrate the wondrous birth of Christ, but less noted is the divine timing of His arrival on Earth. Jesus was born at the perfect moment, fulfilling God's plan to adopt us into His family. In Galatians, the Apostle Paul encouraged his readers to cast off the law and live fully as God's heirs, reflecting the generous fruit of their freedom and inheritance. It's an apt reminder for us today, particularly at Christmas, to know that God has given us the gift of everlasting salvation through Christ. Join Horizon at the Equipping Services for CHRISTMAS HEIRS, a verse-by-verse study of Galatians.

The One Who Brings Joy, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Rediscovering Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Philippians 4.4;John 15.11;Ecclesiastes 3.4.Curious about how joy can coexist with real‑life pain, grief, and stress? Join us this Sunday (online or in-person) as we explore a hope-filled message about “deep, defiant joy” that shows up even in the hardest seasons. You're welcome to come with your questions, doubts, and stories.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Joy, grief, Advent, pink candle, Gary Haugen, sex trafficking, deep joy, Apostle Paul, Philippians, cancer, kindness, wildfires, superheroes, Dr Bernie Siegel, prayer., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

Finished! Pastor Robby Dean completed the letter to the Ephesians by the Apostle Paul in this lesson. Recall some of the many life-changing ideas we have learned as we journeyed through this important book. Review the three basic divisions of the book which are first, the wealth of resources God gives to every believer; second, the details of the way the believer should conduct his daily walk; and third, the invisible spiritual warfare we are engaged in and how to stand firm against the devil. See the meaning of the peace and grace the Apostle wishes for all believers.

by Reagan McClenny

This third Advent study is our penultimate study in our year-long series in the life and writings of the Apostle Paul. Our focus today is Romans 15:7-13.

Finding Joy Right Now #RTTBROS #Nightlight"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24You know, I've noticed something about human nature, and I'm as guilty of this as anyone. We spend Monday wishing it was Friday. We spend winter dreaming of summer, and come July, we're already longing for fall. We're always living in the next season, as if joy is just around the corner, waiting for us to arrive.Here's what I've learned, and I'm too soon old and too late smart on this: joy isn't a destination we reach when circumstances align perfectly. Joy is a choice we make right now, in the middle of whatever we're facing.There's a simple formula that really changed how I think about this. Joy equals your current circumstances minus your expectations. When we load up our today with expectations about how things should be, we rob ourselves of the joy that's available in how things actually are.The Apostle Paul understood this. Sitting in a Roman prison, chained to a guard, he wrote these words: "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4). How could a man in chains write about constant rejoicing? Because Paul had discovered that joy isn't found in perfect circumstances. It's found in the presence of a perfect God, right here, right now.Most of us are standing in the middle of blessings we prayed for last year, but we can't see them because we're too busy looking ahead to next year's wishes. We're so focused on where we're going that we miss where we are.Jesus said, "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself" (Matthew 6:34). Today has enough in it to concern ourselves with, and hidden in that truth is this: today also has enough joy in it if we'll stop demanding it look different than it does.So here's my challenge to you. What if we stopped waiting for Friday and found something to be grateful for on Tuesday? What if we stopped postponing joy until retirement, or until the kids are grown, or until we get that promotion? What if we looked at our current circumstances, released our grip on how we think things should be, and asked God to show us the joy that's available right now?God made this day. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but this one right here. Don't wait for someday to be joyful. Someday has a way of never quite arriving.Let's pray: Father, forgive us for postponing joy. Help us release our expectations and open our eyes to the blessings You've placed in this very moment. Teach us to rejoice in the day You've made, just as it is. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Faith #Joy #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

The Apostle Paul in Galatians 4:4-7, shows how God's perfect timing brought the incarnation: the Son born of a woman, made under the law to redeem those under it so we might be adopted as God's children. The episode explains Christ's deity and humanity, redemption from the law, the gift of God enabling us to cry out, "Abba, Father," and the believer's new status as heirs—encouraging trust in God's timing and freedom in Christ.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/12/25), Hank extols the sinlessness of Christ; the only one who was genuinely perfect because He was God in flesh. Hank goes on to describe Jesus' supernatural power over nature, sickness, and even death, as well as the power to transform lives.Hank also answers the following questions:Is Isaiah 66:17 describing the final Judgment? Does this mean that Christians can't eat pork? Don - OK (4:25)What is the biblical teaching on those who died before Christ's sacrifice on the cross? Archie - Atlanta, GA (15:59)Could you give me some historical background on the Amish and the Mennonites? Are they considered Christian? Jo - Overland Park, KS (19:58)Did the Apostle Paul perform a resurrection? If so, in what passage of Scripture was it recorded? Josh - Dublin, GA (23:55)  

Listen as Pastor Daniel Hayworth unpacks the crucial difference between fleeting happiness and lasting biblical joy this Advent season. Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode will transform how you approach the Christmas season—and every challenging circumstance you face.The Apostle Paul wrote "Rejoice in the Lord always" while sitting in prison on capital charges. How is that possible? Because joy isn't about your feelings—it's about your faith.You'll Learn:✅ Why the presence of Jesus produces the gift of joy✅ How pain from the past and fear of the future steal your strength✅ The practical steps to receive, choose, and give joy daily✅ Why trusting God's promises unlocks complete joyThis message will help you enter the Advent season with fresh perspective and supernatural strength.New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT. Subscribe now and never miss an episode that equips you with biblical confidence for real-world battles.

Are the "strong" really as strong as they think they are? When the Apostle Paul divides us into those strong in the faith, and those who are weaker, what are we to make of that? Is this a proper way to promote unity - by splitting people into categories? Or does he want us to reflect more deeply on who we are, and what is our real position relative to our spiritual relatives? It isn't the position of "critic." Here's Jim to complete his message, Tolerance that Pleases God. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS12112025_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 14:9

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.