Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryan Chapell

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Nahum 1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Hosea 11:1–12:1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 4. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 2. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Ezekiel 11:14–25. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Isaiah 42:1–9. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“I've tried to hate myself,Thinking that's how things will change,But it never helps, piling up the blame.Fighting fire with fire, hurt with more hurt,Breaking my own heart makes everything worse.”~“Kind to Myself” by Tenth Avenue North “That is that which I seek for, even to be rid of this heavy burden; but get it off myself, I cannot; nor is there any man in our country that can take it off my shoulders; therefore am I going this way, as I told you, that I may be rid of my burden.” “I went but a little further, and I saw one, as I thought in my mind, hang bleeding upon the tree; and the very sight of him made my burden fall off my back, (for I groaned under a very heavy burden,) but then it fell down from off me.”~The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan “The only way that the disciplines strengthen the Christian life is when we view them as bread, not barter. They are not trading chips to exchange for God's grace but, rather, divine manna, providing the nutrition by which our love for Christ thrives. As we meditate upon the lavishness of grace across Scripture, commune with our God in prayer, and experience many dimensions of his mercy among his people, we grow in our understanding of his love. As a consequence, our love for him grows, displacing lesser loves that attack us even as they attract us.”~Unlimited Grace by Bryan ChapellSERMON PASSAGEHebrews 10:1-18 (ESV)1 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? 3 But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said,“Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired,  but a body have you prepared for me;6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings  you have taken no pleasure.7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God,  as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.'”8 When he said above, “You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings” (these are offered according to the law), 9 then he added, “Behold, I have come to do your will.” He does away with the first in order to establish the second. 10 And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them   after those days, declares the Lord:   I will put my laws on their hearts,   and write them on their minds,”17 then he adds,   “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

On this episode of "The Inside Story," The Christian Post's Jon Brown breaks down a surprising drama unfolding inside the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) after a leader in the denomination displayed a list of people he publicly accused of being "scandalizers.""During an episode of The Gospel Coalition's 'Gospelbound' podcast last week that touched on institutional stewardship, the Rev. Bryan Chapell, who has served as the administrative head of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) since 2020, briefly showed a list of people whom he accused of either abandoning their families, renouncing Jesus Christ or dying by suicide," Brown wrote.Furor and frustration immediately followed when viewers were able to zoom in and read the list of names. Some of those listed have since spoken up in shock and awe that they were included, denying the aforementioned claims. Listen to Brown explain the whole story and read more here.

Jon goes through the news stories that matter to conservative evangelical Christians including Bryan Chappell's recent "list" revelation of people he considers "scandalizers," Andy Webb defending SEND Network's financial accountability mechanism, Jenna Lucado Bishop preaching on Mother's Day, The Nazarene Church and funding heretics at Nazarene Theological Seminary, the damage Josh Buice did, Pete Hegseth's Christian stand, Doug Wilson on NEOTR, and Gen Z's renewed interest in Christianity in Great Britain.Order Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comFREE WEBSITE DESIGN: resurrectiondesign.co/matterTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989Our Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Samuel 8. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Paul says God's love for His people is as long as eternity past, so wide as to include all nations, so high as to ring praises from angels in heaven, and so deep as to cancel the claims of hell on our soul. Knowledge of such magnitude grants more than comfort, more than assurance, and even more than joy. Knowledge of this magnitude is power!” – Bryan Chapell

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Numbers 21:4–9. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-joy-hcj/. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this rebroadcast of a classic episode (from September of 2022) of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Dr. Bryan Chapell joins Mike to discuss the vital role of pastoral care and the irreplaceable power of love in pastoral ministry. Dr. Chapell is an internationally recognized preacher, teacher, and author who currently leads the Administrative Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America. He serves as Pastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition, he teaches on the faculties of numerous seminaries and Bible colleges worldwide and leads pastors' conferences across the globe each year. Dr. Chapell is also the founder and host of Unlimited Grace, a Bible teaching programme heard across the United States and in over 80 countries, and available online. His many books, including Christ-Centered Preaching, Holiness by Grace, and The Hardest Sermons You'll Ever Have to Preach, have established him as one of the foremost homiletics instructors of this generation. Join us as Dr. Chapell shares his passion for communicating the transformative truth of God's grace, which brings joy and peace to those who embrace it. Dr. Chapell and his wife, Kathy, are blessed with four adult children, a growing number of grandchildren, and lives filled with faith, friends, and fishing. Additional Resources:  Grace at Work: Redeeming the grind and glory of your job https://www.crossway.org/books/grace-at-work-tpb/ Preparation and Delivery of Sermons Course:  https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-prep-and-del  Application for Empowered Preaching : https://www.bryanchapell.com/course-sign-up-application-for-empowered-preaching     Principles and Practice of Sermon Writing and Delivery, Exploring the Unifying Aspect of Grace that Binds all of Scripture Together :  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/christ-centered-preaching/   Recommended Episodes:  Pastoral Ministry Beyond the Pulpit: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/pastoral-ministry-beyond-the-pulpit-brian-brodersen-kike-tores-richard-cimino-manolo-matos  Calvin Wittman: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/anchoring-truth-from-reporting-the-news-to-preaching-the-good-news  David Jackman : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/impository-preaching-and-how-to-avoid-it ————— For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com  The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/ Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective Donate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear Dr. Bryan Chapell share how first-time commissioners can make the most of their time at General Assembly. Dr. Bryan Chapell is the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Chapell introduces General Assembly for Rookies

O Poder da Misericórdia (Romanos 12.1-2) - Pr. Bryan Chapell

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Luke 22:24–30. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Ephesians 1:3-6; 5:1-2BIG IDEA: That you would be a people who increasingly rest in your beloved-ness in Christ, represent your Father in this world, all for his renown.OUTLINE:1. Resting2. Representing3. RenownRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Reformed Expository Commentary: Ephesians by Bryan Chapell; Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Ephesians by Frank Thielman; Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Ephesians by Benjamin Merkle; The Message of Ephesians by John Stott; The Lectio Continua: Ephesians by Ian Hamilton; Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary by Harold Hoehner; Knowing God by J.I. Packer; Delighting the in the Trinity by Michael Reeves; Communion with God by John Owen; The Blessed and Boundless God by George Swinnock; Predestined for Adoption to the Praise of His Glory by John Piper

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

These Event Friday messages are from the Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology 2011. Speakers at this conference include: Bryan Chapell, Richard Philips, Kevin DeYoung, Stephen Nichols, and Fred Zaspel To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Nahum 1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Ephesians 5:18-19BIG IDEA: We're to be Spirit-filled Christians, producing a singing congregation.OUTLINE:1. Be Spirit-Filled Christians a. A Command b. A Present-Continuous Command c. A Command in the Passive Voice d. A Command for Us All2. Be A Singing Congregation a. Our Audiences b. Our Anthems c. Our AimRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Reformed Expository Commentary: Ephesians by Bryan Chapell; The Message of Ephesians by John Stott; The Lectio Continua: Ephesians by Ian Hamilton; Rediscovering the Holy Spirit: God's Perfecting Presence in Creation, Redemption, & Everyday Life by Michael Horton; Joy Unspeakable: Power & Renewal in the Holy Spirit by Martyn Lloyd-Jones; Corporate Worship: How The Church Gathers As God's People by Matt Merker; Rhythms of Grace: How the Church's Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel by Mike Cosper; Worship In Spirit & Truth: A Refreshing Study of the Principles & Practices of Biblical Worship by John Frame; New Testament Christological Hymns: Exploring Texts, Contexts, and Significance by Matthew Gordley

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Hosea 11:1–12:1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 4. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 2. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Daniel 1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Bryan Chapell. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Ezekiel 11:14–25. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

John Owen was a puritan who lived in the United Kingdom, the most published author of the 17th century, and considered by many as one of the most important theologians produced by the West. One of his most famous lines ever penned comes from his book, The Mortification of Sin, which was first published in 1656. Mortification simply means to put to death. Owens entire book is really a treatise on Romans 8:13, for if you are living in accord with the flesh, you are going to die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Owens condensed this verse into 9 words: Be killing sin or sin will be killing you. Now you may be thinking, Pastor Keith, you said that God loves us too much to leave us as we were. Pastor Keith, you said: Jesus loves His Church too much to leave her the way He found her. Pastor Keith, I thought Ephesians 1:19 was for me and that the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe is the power of the Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the grave and now that same power dwells in me so that I can live the Christian life well? So, what is this business of needing to kill sin because it may kill me? John Owen was right when he wrote of our sin problem, that it is always acting, always conceiving, and always seducing and tempting.[1] Where is that in the Bible? It is all over the Bible, but it is in Galatians 5:17, For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, in order to keep you from doing what you want. It is in Romans 7:23, but I see a different law in the parts of my body waging war against the law of my mind, and making me a prisoner of the law of sin, the law which is in my bodys parts. Even though you can rejoice in your salvation, you still find yourself in places you do not want anyone else to hear, and maybe inwardly you are crying and begging as you grope for words: Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death (Rom. 7:24)? Owens wrote, Every lust is a depraved habit or inclination pushing the heart toward evil.[2] And, if you are honest, you know the terror of the truth of those words as you sit here today and the last thing you want is to feel more guilt over your failures, but instead want help and encouragement as you desire to press forward! There are two words in Ephesians 4:25-32 that I believe will offer you some help and encouragement this morning. The first word is ridding (apotithēmi) and is linked to the sins we were once slaves to. The other word is grief (lypeō) as it relates to the Holy Spirit. But first, let begin by first turning our attention to the word grief because if you can appreciate verse 30, what it means to rid ourselves of sin and how we do it, this will make more sense. Grief is Evidence that We Belong to God There are two types of grief that proves that God made you alive together with Christ. There is the grief the Holy Spirit experiences over your sin and the grief you experience because of your sin. Now that you are a Christian, the grief you experience over your sin is different than the kind of grief you experienced before you became a follower of Jesus. It is a grief that comes by way of being alive with Christ and no longer dead in your offenses and sins (2:1). When you were dead in your sins, you were also a child of wrath (Eph. 2:3)! Now that you are alive with Christ, you are a child of God! Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma (Eph. 5:1). You are not just a child of God, but a beloved child of God! Your grief over sin is different because you are now able to love Jesus in the way the apostle Peter described in his epistle: though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls (1 Pet. 1:8-9). Your grief over your sin is the kind of thing James wrote about: Come close to God and He will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you (Jas 4:810). If you are born again, you grieve over your sin because of the ways it affects your relationship with God, which is the type of grieving that was impossible when you were dead in your sins. There is another grief that is addressed in Ephesians 4:30, and it is the grief the Holy Spirit experiences over your sins. The reason why your sins grieve the Holy Spirit is because you who were once an enemy of God are now a child of God. Your sins grieve the Holy Spirit in the same way the sins of a child grieves the heart of his mother and father who loves their child and are committed to that child. God as a Trinity is eternally invested in your redemption: the Father chose you for redemption, the Son redeemed you for salvation, the Holy Spirit seals you to powerfully keep you and all of it was motivated by love! We see the same work of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in Romans 5:1-5, Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Rom. 5:15) The Holy Spirit is grieved over our sins because His sealing and indwelling is evidence of, the love of God poured out within our hearts. Kent Hughes said of the Holy Spirit: He comes to us in the clay of our sinful humanity, and though the walls are covered over with spiritual leprosy, he indwells us.[3] He does not just indwell us, He has come to stay! This is one of many reasons why Paul could write Romans 8:1, Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 4:30 doesnt end with the command, Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God but concludes with a promise: by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. If you are still confused over how this is good news, consider Philippians 1:6, For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus. It is because the Holy Spirit seals us and dwells within us with power that we are able to sing: No guilt in life, no fear in deathThis is the power of Christ in meFrom life's first cry to final breathJesus commands my destinyNo power of hell, no scheme of manCan ever pluck me from His handTill He returns or calls me homeHere in the power of Christ I'll stand The One who dwells within you and seals you for the day of redemption is the Holy Spirit of God. He is not a power, a force, or a character trait of God; the Holy Spirit is a Person, and He is God Almighty! Christian, because God loves you, the Holy Spirit can be grieved by you. The Holy Spirit is the Promise that We Can Live for God The reason why the Holy Spirit can be grieved is not only because He loves you, but because He has provided you with all that you need to say no to sin. Some of you are passively waiting to gain victory over sin in your life as though there is some magic recipe needed for you to successfully conquer certain sins in your life. Listen, when it comes to victory over sin, there is no easy button you can push! This might shock some of you, but to gain victory over your sin, you must be willing to fight against your sin. There is a list of sins Paul provides in verses 25-32, but do not think that this is an exhaustive list or that the sins listed are worse than others that are not listed. What is provided in these verses are examples, and dare I say it, examples we tend to feel better about than other sins. The point for why the apostle lists these sins is that we are to rid ourselves of them. We are to rid ourselves of falsehood (v. 25), sinful anger (v. 26), theft (v. 28), unwholesome talk (v. 29), ungodly virtues (vv. 31-32). We are to rid ourselves of deceit because God is truth and the devil is the father of lies (Deut. 32:4; John 8:44). We are to rid ourselves of ungodly anger because it does not leave room for the kind of mercy, love, and grace we received from God (see Col. 3:12-13; Matt. 18:21-35). We are to rid ourselves of theft because it feeds our idolatrous hearts into thinking what belongs to God, and how He has blessed others, really belongs to us. We are to rid ourselves of unwholesome talk because what comes out of our mouths really comes out of the heart (Matt. 15:17-19). We are to rid ourselves of bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander, and malice by replacing those sins with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. What does it mean to rid ourselves of these sins and how do we do it? Well, for starters, do not for a second think that Paul is telling us to do these things to keep our salvation. Bryan Chapell rightly said of these verses: We are not to live to secure grace but to live out the grace that God secured for us.[4] In light of the grace that God secured for us and the power that resides within us from His Holy Spirit, we are able, and we must, rid ourselves of these sins that threaten us. When we were dead in our sins, we were unable to rid ourselves of the sins of our flesh, but after God made us alive with Christ, He gave us a new nature and empowered us to fight our sins and to win against them. This is one of the reasons Jesus called Him the Helper: I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever (John 14:16). The word for rid in Greek is apotithēmi. The ESV translates this word put away. The NIV translates this word, put off. The previous version of the NASB before the 2020 update even translated this word, lay aside. All three ways are legitimate ways to translate apotithēmi, but I think the NASB2020 is better! Ridding yourselves of falsehood, sinful anger, theft, unwholesome talk, and ungodly virtues. Be truthful, exercise righteous anger when necessary, work hard and live generously for the good of others, and use your words for the glory of God and the edification of those around you! The same Greek word is used in Hebrews 12:1-2, Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, lets rid [apotithēmi] ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and lets run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking only at Jesus, the originator and perfecter of the faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Do more than just lay aside your sin, do more than just put it off, do more than put it away; get rid of it! Throw it aside! Put it to death! Why? Because it is dangerous! Just because you are a Christian and have the Holy Spirit, do not be passive about it. Treat it as something venomous and deadly! Your desire to lie, to give into anger and rage, to take that which does not belong to you get rid of it and put it to death! Your unwholesome talk dressed up in gossip, the words you use to tear down others, the poison that comes out of your mouth with cunning words used to get your way, or any other unwholesome speech get rid of it! Put it to death! Why? Because it is deadly, thats why! Be killing sin or it will be killing you. Later in his book, The Mortification of Sin, Owens wrote: If sin is subtle, watchful, strong, and always at work in the business of killing our souls, and we are slothful, negligent, and foolish in this battle, can we expect a favorable outcome? There is not a day but sin foils or is foiled, prevails or is prevailed upon. It will always be so while we live in this world. Sin will not spare for one day. There is no safety but in a constant warfare for those who desire deliverance from sins perplexing rebellion.[5] How do you get rid of the sin that threatens you? Well, for starters, confess it and get radical about not visiting that sin again. If you keep running back to your sin, find someone who you can talk to and will hold you accountable. God saved you from your sins and idols for a freedom only available in Him. You may be in bondage to a sin or sins, but they have no claim over your life. If you are a man, seek the help of your brothers; if you are a woman, seek the help of your sisters. You have all of the Holy Spirit you will ever need for a power over any bondage that you feel trapped in, but know that you belong to the Body of Christ and your sanctification is a community project. Some of you have grown so calloused to your sin because you have surrendered to it; it is time to stop grieving the Holy Spirit and live in the reality of your new identity in Jesus: For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them (Eph. 2:10). Amen. [1] Cornelius Plantinga, Jr., Not the Way Its Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing; 1995), 88. [2] John Owen (Abridged by Richard Rushing), The Mortification of Sin (Eas Peoria, IL: The Banner of Truth Trust; 2020), p.33. [3] R. Kent Hughes, Ephesians: The Mystery of the Body of Christ, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1990), 148. [4] Bryan Chapell, Reformed Expository Commentary: Ephesians (Phillipsburg, NJ: PR Publishing; 2009), 219. [5] John Owen (Abridged by Richard Rushing), The Mortification of Sin (Eas Peoria, IL: The Banner of Truth Trust; 2020), p.11.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Isaiah 42:1–9. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about research around how youth often have a double life online, as well as the good and bad of dream-scrolling.  Pastor Bryan Chapell, author of "Are We Living in the Last Days?" talks about the multiple views around end times, and that while we have disagreements to the details, we share the hope of Jesus' return. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

One theme that bubbles up today: Truth without grace breeds self-righteous legalism; grace without truth breeds moral indifference. Bible used for reading today: Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020). Other sources consulted, quoted, or mentioned today: Randy Alcorn, The Grace and Truth Paradox: Responding with Christlike Balance, https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Truth-Paradox-Responding-Christlike/dp/1590520653. France B. Brown Jr., “Colossians,” in The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching: A Guide from Genesis to Revelation, ed. Matthew D. Kim and Scott M. Gibson (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2021), 525. Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008). David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 259. Miles Van Pelt, “1-2 Kings,” in Gospel Transformation Bible: English Standard Version, ed. Bryan Chapell and Dane Ortlund (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2013), 456. ♱♱♱ About the #ForTheHope podcasts #ForTheHope's Daily Audio Bible is (crazy idea!) a daily audio Bible reading. But it's not just a voice — you can go anywhere and hear a better voice just read the actual text. We read through the New Testament in about 10 months and the Old Testament in about 14 months with a passion for just keepin' it real, having conversations like normal people, and living out the love of Jesus better every single day. Also showing up in your stream when you subscribe via Apple,  Spotify, or your favorite podcast software are occasional (and separate) #PracticeTheWay segments for nurturing our spiritual formation and #AlwaysBeReady segments that help you take “a ministry of showing up” to work and culture.

Bryan Chapell discusses his new book with David this week. Connect with Bryan:www.bryanchapell.comPurchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Living-Last-Days-Revelation/dp/1540903923/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s8F5FZ-U3ibu8naOR5Ydjv8coLlY0zD3Bl5zIrAeYhTSq8k1joTR_oRYVe6B_9UMVSnnibnGbuqidO8U2dt5IHDbbnwxIuczotFO-HQ_OZ_5zpKj-oVSuZwZQz5wz59Lat9j_n1CM_6Qf6EV1JbR1nWKDbyJ-0VHwNVjPq3uE3xo1Ar1Eq6eojG1FIqjdB2BzGw7hbSGfjWVEe3TesfrL8xR_2K65myJTgvD1BJOsesl-ZBi5ZC2Pd8zAXmWzw_puJvpHQG8syBb08amh-dNAt_9aydcGfhxsSANxhF1JlU.MBEzbiNcPrVwcBXYi4d84qPGjOcBAY1fZeViNmRs7l0&qid=1710822230&sr=8-5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-b-a-r-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Samuel 8. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Bryan Chapell. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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(Originally released Nov 3, 2022) PCA pastors Derrick Brite and Stephen Spinnenweber plus SBC firebrand pastor Tom Buck join us to examine the $100 million+ Jesus marketing campaign "He Gets Us." And rumors of PCA involvement were addressed by PCA stated clerk Bryan Chapell who graciously provided a special recorded statement and agreed to a short interview.  Watch: https://youtu.be/2LP5vYf5OQ8