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Are we inadvertently elevating our leaders and celebrities to the status of deities? This pressing question beckons as we embark on an exploration of the biblical story of Herod and its alarming parallels to today's culture of personality worship. The allure of human pride and its consequences are vividly dissected as I recount Herod's tragic end for accepting praise meant for the divine. We unpack the unsettling reverence for figures like Donald Trump and probe the effects of such idolatry on our spiritual priorities, especially in an election year. The episode is a stark reminder of the temporal nature of earthly splendor contrasted with the eternal resonance of God's word.Human adoration can be a slippery slope, and this conversation is a timely examination of our society's tendencies to idolize mere mortals. From celebrities to politicians, the elevation of any human to god-like status is a dangerous game - one that can lead to a loss of perspective on what truly matters. I urge fellow Christians to consider the misplaced passions that are often more fervent for sports or pop icons, like Taylor Swift, than for our own faith. This thought-provoking discussion also serves as a clarion call to be vigilant as we may be witnessing the prophesied waning of genuine faith, even as the Word of God grows more prominent.The episode culminates with a heartfelt appeal for Christians to openly share the Gospel and live out Jesus Christ's teachings. It's a call to action, challenging the norm of relegating faith to the private sphere while mundane achievements are publicly celebrated. With unvarnished frankness, I tackle the oft-avoided subjects of sin, judgment, and the harrowing reality of hell, juxtaposed with the promise of heaven - themes that demand our attention and bold proclamation. Amidst a society that can seem enshrouded in darkness, this episode serves as a beacon, guiding listeners towards living a faith that is not just professed, but also deeply felt and fervently shared.Support the show

A new MP3 sermon from The Bible Provocateur is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Christian Take on the Cult of Celebrity and Leadership Speaker: Jonathan Eubanks Broadcaster: The Bible Provocateur Event: Teaching Date: 1/17/2024 Length: 67 min.

Hour 4 - Gresh and Fauria played today's edition of Big Deal/No Big Deal.  Before Are You Done?, the guys continued to talk about Christmas songs and a whole mess of other things.

Should a Christian take erectile dysfunction medications such as Viagra and Cialis? Is it wrong to take ED meds?

Speaker: Rev. Bill Buitenwerf

Speaker: Rev. Bill Buitenwerf

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Who are you Christian? With a specific appeal to Christians threatened by the danger of an enemy who sought to use people in their lives to introduce what the Bible calls: doctrines of demons, intended to move those in the Church off course from the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (v. 3). The devil and his demons are not threatened by those who claim to be Christian with their lips but deny Jesus as Master and Lord with their lives; the devil and his demons are threatened by those who are so convinced of who Jesus is that they can live no other way but to follow Him. Jude is not the only place where we are warned of the dangers that threaten the Christian: Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. (Hebrews 3:12) You therefore, beloved take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. (2 Peter 3:17) Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons (1 Timothy 4:1) They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. (1 John 2:19) In his parable of the four different ways people respond to the word of God as it relates to Jesus, only one type of person truly receives Jesus as Savior and Lord. Some will hear about Jesus, but the devil, comes and takes away the word from their hearts so that they may not believe and be saved (Luke 8:12). Others hear about Jesus, but the cares and riches and pleasures of life choke out any faith they had in Jesus (Luke 8:14). The third group Jesus described in his parable is what I believe motivated Jude to write his epistle; these people hear the truth about Jesus and receive it with joy, but because the roots of their faith do not go deep enough, they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away (Luke 8:13). According to Jude, those who have crept into the Church unnoticed are false Christians who say they know Jesus but deny Him as Master and Lord. Jude describes these people as ungodly people who have the appearance of religion but are rotten to the core. They walk the way of Cain, abandon themselves for the sake of gain, and stand condemned before God. On the outside, false teachers seem harmless, but under the surface they are deadly. They present themselves as spiritual guides, but they are guided by their own greed. They present themselves as alive in Jesus, but they are twice dead. They posture themselves as holy, but they are stained by their own shame. They say they know where they are going, but their moral and spiritual compass is broken. Jude describes these people as grumblers, malcontents, loud-mouthed boasters who follow their own desires (v. 16). To add to this, the Church is surrounded by a culture that is anti-Christian because it is anti-Christ. Judes epistle is filled with examples of how the culture of a fallen world is antagonistic towards God and His people. To walk in such a world can be scary and intimidating, and we see this in the example Jude uses of the Hebrew people who were so intimidated by those who lived in the land God promised them, that they refused believe God and enter into the land because they bought into the lie that the threats that lived in Canaan were greater than the faithfulness of the God who promised that land to them. Leading up to the flood, Jude reminds us of the decline of human civilization into moral bankruptcy and unhinged violence from Cains murder of Abel to Lamechs polygamy and disregard of the sanctity of life, to the harems of powerful men and their link to demonic possession and sexual deviancy. Sometime before Noah and the catastrophic flood, we learn that Enoch walked with God. Sometime after Enoch, Noah was born and grew up in a world and culture described in Genesis 6 as follows: The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Yet we are told that Noah was a, a herald of righteousness (2 Pet. 2:5). Gods people have been surrounded by cultures characterized by gross sexual immorality, violence, idolatry in the worst forms that often-involved child sacrifice, and the ridicule and mocking of anyone who stood apart from such evil since the days of Noah. Today, the world we find ourselves in is not all that dissimilar; the only difference is the dress being unique to the day, but underneath is the same evil. Today, in America, the Church finds Herself surrounded by a culture where sex is the primary god. According to the website SexualDiversity.org, there are now 107 gender identities as of 2023. In our world an estimated 27.6 million people are trafficked worldwide and the United States of America ranks the worst, with over half of the criminal trafficking cases in our country involving children, of whom many are sold as sex-slaves. One of the main aggravators for child trafficking is the 97 billion-dollar Porn industry. It is estimated that over 300,000 of Americas young population is considered at risk for sexual exploitation.[1]On top of the exploitation of Americas children is Planned Parenthoods 2-billion-dollar abortion industry, whose main mission serves the termination of unborn babies in the United States alone. People may not be placing their children in the red-hot arms of Molech over a fire to be sacrificed, but they are doing it in other ways! As we have been warned by Jude, the evils of the world have a way of creeping into the community of Gods people. Although statistically there is a difference between those who claim to be Christian and those who do not, more Christians divorce today than ever before, more approve of abortion, and more make life choices based on sexual preference then the prescription assigned by God Himself. The dangers that faced the church in Judes day are the same dangers we face today, just under a different dress. The message of Jude to the Christian is that although the dangers are real and great, the God who is greater: called us, loves us, keeps us, and protects us. God loves us because He is our Father, God keeps us because Jesus is our Redeemer, and God protects us because the Holy Spirit seals and secures us. God is Keeping You God is keeping you from something in your life, and that something is from stumbling after the false teachers. According to the first verse in this amazing epistle, we are both beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. There are many dangers around us, but God is infinitely bigger than those dangers. However, if you are honest with yourself, Judes warning to the Christians for whom his letter is addressed is frightening. I can still see the faces of those who have been a part of my life who have fallen from the faith because they have bought into the lies of the enemy. To think that you are immune is to demonstrate an ignorance of the examples provided to us in scripture, a foolishness that is blind to the reality of your own life. I read a story this week about the circus acrobat, Philippe Petit, who believed himself to be immune to failure and renowned for his walk on a tight rope between the two Word Trade Towers on August 7, 1974. Five months later, while rehearsing for his act in St. Petersburg, Florida, he fell about thirty feet. One witness who saw Petit fall, said that he rolled onto his stomach and began to bound the floor with his fists as he cried, I cant believe it! I cant believe it! I dont ever fall.[2] Petit suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries that day. Petits story reminds me of the hymn, Come Thou Fount, penned by Robert Robinson: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;Prone to leave the God I love:Take my heart, oh, take and seal itWith Thy Spirit from above.Rescued thus from sin and danger,Purchased by the Saviors blood,May I walk on earth a stranger,As a son and heir of God. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all prone to fall, but there is one who will not allow us to fall to the point we are destroyed indefinitely. This is what Jesus prayed for: And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. (John 17:1115, ESV) God Will Finish His Work in You God is doing something in you Christian. He intends to present you blameless on that Day when you stand before Him. Think about the significance of what Jude is saying here! Job heard the voice of the Lord in response to all that he suffered, not understanding why he suffered so, we learn of his response in the final chapter of his story: I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes (Job 42:2-3, 5-6). In response to the holiness of God, Habakkuk wrote: I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. (Hab. 3:16). On the day of judgement, we are given just a glimpse of the One who sits upon the throne recorded for us by the apostle John: Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them (Rev. 20:11). According to Jude, there will be one type of creature besides the heavenly hosts that will not need to recoil at His presence, and that creature will be men, women, and children redeemed by the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God. Not only will we stand before the Holy One as blameless, but we will be presented before the One of whom the angels cry: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory (Isa. 6:3)! Timothy Keller said, God invites us to come as we are, not to stay as we are. On that day we will stand before Him fully aware that it was not by any power of our own that resulted in our presentation as blameless, but of One outside of ourselves who kept us for and by Jesus. God is Delighting in You Christian, as you stand before the One before whom all of heaven and earth flee, not only will you stand before Him blameless, but you will do so knowing that He delights in you! The word that Jude chose to use to describe the joy that will be celebrated by the Almighty over every Christian literally means gladness, great joy, and exultation. Quite literally, what Jude is saying that we will experience on that great Day that will be terrible for many, but not for us, is that God will exult over the redeemed! The kind of rejoicing we will experience from Yahweh is what is described by the prophet Zephaniah: The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zephaniah 3:17). Christian, when you stand before God, he will not look upon you with disgust or disappointment! He will look upon you as a Father and will exult over you with loud singing! Do not miss the irony in these verses in light of all that we have learned from Jude so far! What is it that God will keep us from? He will keep the true Christian from stumbling and falling in the manner that the false Christian and false teachers have fallen. You will not fall because for you, Jesus is Master and Lord (v. 4). You are kept, and the evidence that you are kept by God is because you are standing and building your life upon the Word of God, you are dependent upon the Holy Spirit, and you are eagerly waiting, for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life (v. 21). However, the one who rejects Jesus as Master and Lord, they have stumbled, and their fall has resulted in a condemnation that the prophet Daniel describes will stand before God on the day of judgment in, shame and everlasting contempt (Dan. 12:2). The true Christian will not only stand before God blameless, but God, will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. God is Doing All Things Through Jesus So, as an appropriate bookend to Judes epistle, he closes with verse 25. Notice how he does this in light of the first two verses of his epistle. Let me show what he does in these verses by contrasting Jude 2 with verse 24 and Jude 1 with verses 25: Jude 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Jude 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy Here is what we glean from Jude 2 and 25: God is keeping you because of His mercy. God will present you blameless because you have been reconciled to Him and now have His shalom (peace). God exults over because he loves you. Now notice what he does in verse 1 and 25, Jude 1 To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ Jude 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. God called you, and because He called you, you are beloved in God the Father, and you are kept for and by Jesus Christ. God has saved you through Jesus Christ our Lord, and what that means is simply this: God is keeping you through Jesus, and for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ. God will finish His work in you through Jesus, for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ. God delights in you through Jesus, for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ This final verse is the equivalent to Jude performing a mic drop. He then closes with virtues that can only be true of Yahweh and applies them also to the Son: glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. The apostle John does the same thing in Revelation 5. If you ever question what it means to be beloved in God the Father you need not look any further than Revelation 5:9-13, And they sang a new song, saying, Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth. Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! (Revelation 5:913) Jude ends with the only word that feels and seems appropriate to conclude his glorious doxology and sunning epistle with, and that word is simply: Amen. [1] Andrew Keiper, Perry Chiaramonte; Human trafficking in America among worst in world. The Shelter for Abused Women Children. [2] Helm, D. R. (2008). 1 2 Peter and Jude: sharing christs sufferings (p. 355). Crossway Books.

Who are you Christian? With a specific appeal to Christians threatened by the danger of an enemy who sought to use people in their lives to introduce what the Bible calls: doctrines of demons, intended to move those in the Church off course from the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (v. 3). The devil and his demons are not threatened by those who claim to be Christian with their lips but deny Jesus as Master and Lord with their lives; the devil and his demons are threatened by those who are so convinced of who Jesus is that they can live no other way but to follow Him. Jude is not the only place where we are warned of the dangers that threaten the Christian: Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. (Hebrews 3:12) You therefore, beloved take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. (2 Peter 3:17) Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons (1 Timothy 4:1) They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. (1 John 2:19) In his parable of the four different ways people respond to the word of God as it relates to Jesus, only one type of person truly receives Jesus as Savior and Lord. Some will hear about Jesus, but the devil, comes and takes away the word from their hearts so that they may not believe and be saved (Luke 8:12). Others hear about Jesus, but the cares and riches and pleasures of life choke out any faith they had in Jesus (Luke 8:14). The third group Jesus described in his parable is what I believe motivated Jude to write his epistle; these people hear the truth about Jesus and receive it with joy, but because the roots of their faith do not go deep enough, they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away (Luke 8:13). According to Jude, those who have crept into the Church unnoticed are false Christians who say they know Jesus but deny Him as Master and Lord. Jude describes these people as ungodly people who have the appearance of religion but are rotten to the core. They walk the way of Cain, abandon themselves for the sake of gain, and stand condemned before God. On the outside, false teachers seem harmless, but under the surface they are deadly. They present themselves as spiritual guides, but they are guided by their own greed. They present themselves as alive in Jesus, but they are twice dead. They posture themselves as holy, but they are stained by their own shame. They say they know where they are going, but their moral and spiritual compass is broken. Jude describes these people as grumblers, malcontents, loud-mouthed boasters who follow their own desires (v. 16). To add to this, the Church is surrounded by a culture that is anti-Christian because it is anti-Christ. Judes epistle is filled with examples of how the culture of a fallen world is antagonistic towards God and His people. To walk in such a world can be scary and intimidating, and we see this in the example Jude uses of the Hebrew people who were so intimidated by those who lived in the land God promised them, that they refused believe God and enter into the land because they bought into the lie that the threats that lived in Canaan were greater than the faithfulness of the God who promised that land to them. Leading up to the flood, Jude reminds us of the decline of human civilization into moral bankruptcy and unhinged violence from Cains murder of Abel to Lamechs polygamy and disregard of the sanctity of life, to the harems of powerful men and their link to demonic possession and sexual deviancy. Sometime before Noah and the catastrophic flood, we learn that Enoch walked with God. Sometime after Enoch, Noah was born and grew up in a world and culture described in Genesis 6 as follows: The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Yet we are told that Noah was a, a herald of righteousness (2 Pet. 2:5). Gods people have been surrounded by cultures characterized by gross sexual immorality, violence, idolatry in the worst forms that often-involved child sacrifice, and the ridicule and mocking of anyone who stood apart from such evil since the days of Noah. Today, the world we find ourselves in is not all that dissimilar; the only difference is the dress being unique to the day, but underneath is the same evil. Today, in America, the Church finds Herself surrounded by a culture where sex is the primary god. According to the website SexualDiversity.org, there are now 107 gender identities as of 2023. In our world an estimated 27.6 million people are trafficked worldwide and the United States of America ranks the worst, with over half of the criminal trafficking cases in our country involving children, of whom many are sold as sex-slaves. One of the main aggravators for child trafficking is the 97 billion-dollar Porn industry. It is estimated that over 300,000 of Americas young population is considered at risk for sexual exploitation.[1]On top of the exploitation of Americas children is Planned Parenthoods 2-billion-dollar abortion industry, whose main mission serves the termination of unborn babies in the United States alone. People may not be placing their children in the red-hot arms of Molech over a fire to be sacrificed, but they are doing it in other ways! As we have been warned by Jude, the evils of the world have a way of creeping into the community of Gods people. Although statistically there is a difference between those who claim to be Christian and those who do not, more Christians divorce today than ever before, more approve of abortion, and more make life choices based on sexual preference then the prescription assigned by God Himself. The dangers that faced the church in Judes day are the same dangers we face today, just under a different dress. The message of Jude to the Christian is that although the dangers are real and great, the God who is greater: called us, loves us, keeps us, and protects us. God loves us because He is our Father, God keeps us because Jesus is our Redeemer, and God protects us because the Holy Spirit seals and secures us. God is Keeping You God is keeping you from something in your life, and that something is from stumbling after the false teachers. According to the first verse in this amazing epistle, we are both beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. There are many dangers around us, but God is infinitely bigger than those dangers. However, if you are honest with yourself, Judes warning to the Christians for whom his letter is addressed is frightening. I can still see the faces of those who have been a part of my life who have fallen from the faith because they have bought into the lies of the enemy. To think that you are immune is to demonstrate an ignorance of the examples provided to us in scripture, a foolishness that is blind to the reality of your own life. I read a story this week about the circus acrobat, Philippe Petit, who believed himself to be immune to failure and renowned for his walk on a tight rope between the two Word Trade Towers on August 7, 1974. Five months later, while rehearsing for his act in St. Petersburg, Florida, he fell about thirty feet. One witness who saw Petit fall, said that he rolled onto his stomach and began to bound the floor with his fists as he cried, I cant believe it! I cant believe it! I dont ever fall.[2] Petit suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries that day. Petits story reminds me of the hymn, Come Thou Fount, penned by Robert Robinson: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;Prone to leave the God I love:Take my heart, oh, take and seal itWith Thy Spirit from above.Rescued thus from sin and danger,Purchased by the Saviors blood,May I walk on earth a stranger,As a son and heir of God. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all prone to fall, but there is one who will not allow us to fall to the point we are destroyed indefinitely. This is what Jesus prayed for: And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. (John 17:1115, ESV) God Will Finish His Work in You God is doing something in you Christian. He intends to present you blameless on that Day when you stand before Him. Think about the significance of what Jude is saying here! Job heard the voice of the Lord in response to all that he suffered, not understanding why he suffered so, we learn of his response in the final chapter of his story: I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge? Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes (Job 42:2-3, 5-6). In response to the holiness of God, Habakkuk wrote: I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. (Hab. 3:16). On the day of judgement, we are given just a glimpse of the One who sits upon the throne recorded for us by the apostle John: Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them (Rev. 20:11). According to Jude, there will be one type of creature besides the heavenly hosts that will not need to recoil at His presence, and that creature will be men, women, and children redeemed by the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God. Not only will we stand before the Holy One as blameless, but we will be presented before the One of whom the angels cry: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory (Isa. 6:3)! Timothy Keller said, God invites us to come as we are, not to stay as we are. On that day we will stand before Him fully aware that it was not by any power of our own that resulted in our presentation as blameless, but of One outside of ourselves who kept us for and by Jesus. God is Delighting in You Christian, as you stand before the One before whom all of heaven and earth flee, not only will you stand before Him blameless, but you will do so knowing that He delights in you! The word that Jude chose to use to describe the joy that will be celebrated by the Almighty over every Christian literally means gladness, great joy, and exultation. Quite literally, what Jude is saying that we will experience on that great Day that will be terrible for many, but not for us, is that God will exult over the redeemed! The kind of rejoicing we will experience from Yahweh is what is described by the prophet Zephaniah: The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zephaniah 3:17). Christian, when you stand before God, he will not look upon you with disgust or disappointment! He will look upon you as a Father and will exult over you with loud singing! Do not miss the irony in these verses in light of all that we have learned from Jude so far! What is it that God will keep us from? He will keep the true Christian from stumbling and falling in the manner that the false Christian and false teachers have fallen. You will not fall because for you, Jesus is Master and Lord (v. 4). You are kept, and the evidence that you are kept by God is because you are standing and building your life upon the Word of God, you are dependent upon the Holy Spirit, and you are eagerly waiting, for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life (v. 21). However, the one who rejects Jesus as Master and Lord, they have stumbled, and their fall has resulted in a condemnation that the prophet Daniel describes will stand before God on the day of judgment in, shame and everlasting contempt (Dan. 12:2). The true Christian will not only stand before God blameless, but God, will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. God is Doing All Things Through Jesus So, as an appropriate bookend to Judes epistle, he closes with verse 25. Notice how he does this in light of the first two verses of his epistle. Let me show what he does in these verses by contrasting Jude 2 with verse 24 and Jude 1 with verses 25: Jude 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Jude 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy Here is what we glean from Jude 2 and 25: God is keeping you because of His mercy. God will present you blameless because you have been reconciled to Him and now have His shalom (peace). God exults over because he loves you. Now notice what he does in verse 1 and 25, Jude 1 To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ Jude 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. God called you, and because He called you, you are beloved in God the Father, and you are kept for and by Jesus Christ. God has saved you through Jesus Christ our Lord, and what that means is simply this: God is keeping you through Jesus, and for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ. God will finish His work in you through Jesus, for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ. God delights in you through Jesus, for Jesus, and by Jesus Christ This final verse is the equivalent to Jude performing a mic drop. He then closes with virtues that can only be true of Yahweh and applies them also to the Son: glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. The apostle John does the same thing in Revelation 5. If you ever question what it means to be beloved in God the Father you need not look any further than Revelation 5:9-13, And they sang a new song, saying, Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth. Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! (Revelation 5:913) Jude ends with the only word that feels and seems appropriate to conclude his glorious doxology and sunning epistle with, and that word is simply: Amen. [1] Andrew Keiper, Perry Chiaramonte; Human trafficking in America among worst in world. The Shelter for Abused Women Children. [2] Helm, D. R. (2008). 1 2 Peter and Jude: sharing christs sufferings (p. 355). Crossway Books.

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Brendan Malone on the topic of abortion. We discuss why men deserve a say on the matter, the logic of modern slogans such as "my body, my choice" and many other popular arguments for/against abortion. Brendan also gives us many ways in which we can be supporting both the unborn and the families involved in pregnancies!

Brandon Showalter is journalist for the Christian Post, as well as co-author of "Exposing the Gender Lie" (a free ebook, linked below). In this calmvo we talk about his work covering the gender issue, and his thoughts on the topic, from a Christian perspective. Follow him at https://www.twitter.com/BrandonMShow https://www.deadnamedocumentary.com Download "Exposing the Gender Lie" https://www.christianpost.com/ebook/gender-lie/?fbclid=IwAR3NN1e3-NJlO3I7sYU7Opfx-W11kOwr0i3jBj1iS0Wk2ty6Yt3cgvUIbHY Support this channel:  https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce https://cash.app/$benjaminaboyce https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calmversations/support

Should a Christian take a vacation? Is taking a vacation in any way contradictory to the Christian life?

Here's a Christian take on Artificial Intelligence, including some pros, cons, and why AI is just another tool that we ought to not be afraid to use.Support the show Check out all my links here https://linktr.ee/goodmonstersSupport the Show! https://www.patreon.com/goodmonsterSpare no Arrows on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwB26yxtYWUopfFPhAsb8wSpare no Arrows on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sparenoarrows/Spare no Arrows on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goodmonsterspodcastCody on Twitter https://twitter.com/wc_lawrenceSpare no Arrows on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6CqhvtMWRItkoiv8ZrJ6zVSpare no Arrows on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spare-no-arrows/id1528869516Podcast Episodes on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1300948/episodes

Should a Christian take anti-depressants (antidepressants) or other mental health medicines? What is the key to overcoming mental difficulties?

When I met Pastor Courage Molina at an in-person event I saw her confidently stand in who she is and I wanted to bring her onto the podcast to talk about the constructs of being a Christian and building wealth. Courage Molina is Pastor of Bold Faith Church that will teach you how to hear the voice of God so that you can fully commit to the call on your life. She leads the Courageous Disciples Membership where you can learn how to develop your faith in a way that will help you take bold and consistent action towards growth in every area of your life helping you become a woman of massive impact to answer the call on your life. This conversation dives right into the uncomfortable things most Christians don't want to talk about, like building massive wealth, altruistic selfishness, abundance in all areas of life, does a desire for wealth make you an evil person, bolding living out your unique purpose, and so much more. Its a conversation that will have you laughing with us and feeling fired up to do the thing you know are meant to do after listening! Courage on Instagram Courageous Disciples Membership Bold Faith Podcast Courage's Website If you heard the mentions of my program The Muse & Aesthetic this is the sneaky link for it; click here. Get the magic of WAP: Wealth Alignment Patterns HERE Leave me a voicemail HERE with your question for a chance to have it answered on a future episode! Get notifications when new episodes drop by tapping the "follow" button! And if you loved this episode, let me know by leaving a review!

Hey Friend! What is financial success to you?  So many people define financial success as retiring early, a million dollars in the bank, material Items and how much they accumulate, but I believe it should look different as a Christian.  I challenge you to look at this differently.  As Christians, we are eternal beings and I believe that our life should not be measured  by what we accumulate on earth, but by what we give.     Instead of fancy vehicles and focusing on material items, choose to give more to those in need and give all the glory to God.  There are so many opportunities to give- missionaries, and so many many Christian based ministries. Your money is God's money-keep your hands wide open for what He wants you to do with it.  Once you change away from the world's view of materialism, you may think about giving in a different way.  When you value your priorities differently, you can change the world with God's help.  He can do big things through you, so don't ever doubt that once you change your life, you will see a difference. We are proof that once you change the focus from yourself to others, everything changes.  We have seen God's hand in so many things more than ever these last 10 years.   Don't ever place your worth in a dollar value.  Look at financial success as God does.  Eternity is forever, but our time on this earth is short.  Make sure you are making the best of it and giving wherever you can.  God sees you and it will not go unnoticed.  Sometimes this means giving of your time if you don't have the funds because serving is also considered giving.   I just wanted to bring this up because I had this conversation with a friend recently and we both thought most people don't think like this, so this is just something for you to ponder on this lovely day!   Website: Claimingsimplicity.com Join our Community of Christian Moms -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/claimingsimplicity/ Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ You Tube -> https://www.youtube.com/@claimingsimplicity/    God Bless! Monica

As a follow-up to a previous question, Greg talks about how some Christian thinkers in the past have resolved the question of when it's appropriate for Christians to resist those in authority, then he answers a question about whether we should use the Big Bang theory if parts of it contradict Scripture.   Topics: Commentary: When is it appropriate for Christians to resist those in authority? (00:00) Should we use the Big Bang theory for arguments like the kalam cosmological argument if parts of it contradict Scripture? (36:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 23–24 in Orange County, CA; October 14–15 in Seattle, WA; November 11–12 in Minneapolis, MN; February 24–25, 2023 in Dallas, TX; March 24–25, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA; April 21–22, 2023 in Augusta, GA Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers #STRask podcast with Greg and Amy (archives here) The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates by Matthew J. Trewhella Crimson Tide film Listen to the original question: Should a Christian Take up Arms to Defend Himself against Physical Persecution? Related Links: Have Grace for Fellow Christians on the Age of the Earth by Amy Hall

Jenny White discusses purity culture from a Christian perspective, including the topics of modesty, abstinence before marriage, and Christian men objectifying women. She discusses ways we might move forward as Christians from the damaging effects purity culture has left on our society. Jenny references Sheila Wray Gregoire who wrote “The Great Sex Rescue,” “A Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex,” and “A Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex.” She also references Marg Mowczko whose work can be found at https://margmowczko.com

Greg answers questions about whether it would be okay for a Christian to defend himself against physical persecution, how to determine if a child is ready to be baptized, responding to the claim that people are born gay, whether Adam and Eve would have faced more tests if they had passed the first one, and more.   Topics: If I were a Jew living during the Holocaust, would I have been justified in getting an AK-47 to defend myself, and during the tribulation, would we lose our martyr's crown if we were to die fighting back rather than just allowing them to kill us? (05:00) What's the best way to determine if my 12-year-old grandson is truly a Christian and should get baptized? (19:00) How should I respond to the claim that people are born gay? (36:00) Would Adam and Eve (and/or their children) have had other tests if they had passed the first test in the garden? (43:00) How should I respond to a Catholic friend who says only Catholic priests have the ability to read the Bible? (48:00) Mentioned on the Show:  The Magic Prayer by Greg Koukl

as Christians when we are able to take personal responsibility for the wrong that we have done we know only to restore our fellowship with God we also increase our intimacy with him. Thank you for listening to A one-on-one conversation with a friend and how this relates to the society we live in today.

“Will you marry me?” the question pops. Your heart begins to flutter. Excitement overtakes your mind. And then the statement… “You'll wear my name forever.” Immediately, the excitement ends. You say, “But I like my name”. The response? “You must take my name if you want to marry me.”The Stoicess has some advice you need to hear!https://stoicmatchmaker.com

You've probably seen more than a few memes poking fun at progressives for declaring Twitter's sale the apocalypse. Conversely, some conservatives seem to think Elon will usher in the kingdom of God... or at the very least usher Trump back on to his ex-favorite platform.We're all wondering: are Elon's proposed changes the path to paradise or hell? To help us unpack that question, Patrick interviews Chris Martin, a leading Christian expert on social media, and the author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. He offers a sober, cautiously optimistic take on what might happen. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review!

Dan and Donald discuss humour and anger in the light of the recent events at the Oscars. When is it ok to laugh at someone? How do we defend someone?

God used medicine therapy to change Julie's story and he can do the same for us.Reading: James 1:17Visit thestorychanger.life for more resources on changing our story with God's Story.

Kingdom Principle of Wealth Creation-PT 3 (What Step Must A Christian Take To Become Rich-PT2)

Kingdom Principle of Wealth Creation-PT 3 (What Step Must A Christian Take To Become Rich-PT1)

‘Josh Duggar And A Christian Take On The Duggars' You guys asked for a Josh Duggar video, today we're tackling the whole family. Josh, fundamentalism, purity culture and more. You might be surprised by the direction we take this video. Although we are not experts in ‘all things Duggars', we did do a bit of a deep dive into their lives and have some thoughts. Let us know where you stand in the comments :) Partner with us on Patreon!

We are a family based out of Columbus Ohio who like to talk about life, ministry, and the Gospel. This may be both the best and worst use of your time. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sipetionary Support us here: https://anchor.fm/sipetionary/support Buy our swag here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/sipetionary Give to Good Shepherd Bible Church: https://www.goodshepherdohio.com/give --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sipetionary/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sipetionary/support

Often through the New Testament, Christ followers are called to submit to the authorities over them, and not to treat any human as our enemy. But if there is a point where a Christian ought to oppose their rulers or fellow man, to take a stand, when is that? And how should they go about it in a way that resembles Jesus and is pleasing to God? We are passionate about this conversation and are excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Elders Jason Rolen and Phillip Casselton answer the question “Should a Christian take an oath?”To ask a question for the podcast:1. Go to www.bbcemory.org.2. Click on the media tap.3. Scroll down until you see Asking for a Friend! There you will find the box to ask a question! 

In this episode Elders Jason Rolen and Phillip Casselton answer the question “Should a Christian take an oath?”To ask a question for the podcast:1. Go to www.bbcemory.org.2. Click on the media tap.3. Scroll down until you see Asking for a Friend! There you will find the box to ask a question! 

The Ace Perspective Season 1 Ep. 2- "Dinosaurs and Democrats" In this episode, we introduce our new co-host Alan Jopson, the founder of Sharp Cents. Ours Inspirational Insight comes from Isaiah 41:10. In the Christian Take segment, we discuss Censorship and the Electoral College. We also introduce a new segment, Just Messin' Around where we talk about dinosaurs and WW1984. Check Out the Links Below: Isaiah 41:10 House Dem Introduce Bill to 'Abolish Electoral College' Massachusetts Lawmaker Wants To Name Official State Dinosaur Thanks for listening and please leave us a message at anchor.fm/theap. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theap/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theap/support

A Podcast Where Faith Meets Culture! Today.... We take a clip from Genetically Modified Skeptic's youtube Channel (all rights are his) and ask the question... who's right about the universe? Did God create it? 6000 years ago, 13.9 Billion years ago.... at all?????  With other questions asked and attempted by Dr. Taulbee, myself and our esteemed guest Alex Armstrong, M.S. PhysicsFor further information and a place to register feedback, check out Connections Community Church on Facebook and/or our website at www.connectionscommunity.church if you'd like to join us in our goal to gather around truth and love!God bless and looking forward to your feedback to this, the second episode of apologetics, of ConnXions Cast!

A Podcast Where Faith Meets Culture! Today.... We take a clip from Genetically Modified Skeptic's youtube Channel (all rights are his) and ask the question... is he right that God can't be found through personal experience? With other questions asked and attempted by Dr. Taulbee, myself and our esteemed guest Alex Armstrong, M.S. PhysicsFor further information and a place to register feedback, check out Connections Community Church on Facebook and/or our website at www.connectionscommunity.church if you'd like to join us in our goal to gather around truth and love!God bless and looking forward to your feedback to this first episode of apologetics of ConnXions Cast!

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Fellowship Manchester is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christian, TAKE the Sword of the Spirit Subtitle: The Armour of God Speaker: Tim Conway Broadcaster: Grace Fellowship Manchester Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/18/2020 Length: 73 min.

In the Bible swords are given and used for one reason, to kill. And the sword of the Spirit has been given to us for the exact same reason, to kill our sins. » View: Christian, Take the Sword of the Spirit!

Cynthia and Lynnette Horner have a great discussion about the effects our digital world is having on our lives, moods, and relationships.  Recently Lynnette went through a month-long digital detox, and Cynthia tried!  Find out what insights they can share while also getting glimpse of Lynnette’s blog post on our current state of affairs with the pandemic. Bio: Lynnette Horner is a writer, freelance editor, and editorial assistant for Ancient Faith Ministries, an Orthodox Christian media company. She and her husband Rob have been married for 34 years and are the parents of four adult children. Her biweekly blog, Walking an Ancient Path,  can be found atwww.blogs.ancientfaith.com. Faith and Fear, Parish and Practice During the Pandemic Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Today on Modern Church Leader, Tithe.ly COO Frank Barry and CEO Dean Sweetman discuss Kanye's public faith. Never miss a show, subscribe via: iTunes: https://apple.co/2DQSm5i YouTube: http://bit.ly/364e95D Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YkLC9f Stitcher: http://bit.ly/33NWXQx Google Play: http://bit.ly/387hLWp Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2s1LjnC Subscribe for cutting edge tools and strategies for church leaders. Is your church in financial trouble? Do you wish you had more resources to reach people for Christ? ‍ Subscribe to Modern Church Leader to get daily tips on how to increase giving, remove the stress from managing your church, and grow your church with the latest digital tools. Grow Your Church For Free With Tithe.ly Sign up for Tithe.ly here: https://get.tithe.ly What is Tithe.ly? Tithe.ly is the global leader in digital giving, church engagement, and church management software. Tithe.ly serves over 25,000 churches in 50 countries, and is trusted by churches and ministries such as Hillsong, North Coast Church, Rock Church, and Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

In this episode, Michael tackles the often-asked question: “How should Christians respond to immorality within political leaders?” By noting the importance of separating policy and personality, Michael emphasizes a focus on the actual political actions of our leaders in order to ensure the civic actions we take and the beliefs we form are based on cold-hard facts, rather than media-promulgated opinion. This episode also features the first Q&A portion of Refining Politics & Culture. Come join the conversation!

‘Don’t mention the war…’

Anthony takes a break from a deep dive into a particular topic in this multi-segment episode of Grace and Peace Radio. Segment 1: Save the Date! May 30th is the Snatch Them From the Flames biblical discernment conference with Andrew Rappaport and Justin Peters Learn more at https://www.strivingforeternity.org. Segment 2: We’re all getting pretty sick of Coronavirus restrictions (no pun intended). We're all tired of stay at home orders, stores half-open, churches either not meeting or not meeting in the way we used to 9 weeks ago, etc. There's a lot we can learn about endurance from a very special group of God's people. Segment 3: If you lived in a restricted nation, would you be suspected by police of being a Christian? Take this test adapted from an article by TWR.org and find out. Segment 4: Anthony gives a shout out to Lucas over at the Epileptic Rants podcast at justarant.club. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/store Checkout more shows from the Christian Podcast Community!

Puca and Eric get taken over by Christian and Ranya aka Wanya in this episode! They take over by gathering a bunch of questions from listeners, and asking us what are views are on them! We had a lot of fun recording this one that gave us a bunch of laughs! I hope it does the same for all of you. Please enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/island-boys/support

Under the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 6, 2019 This is somewhat of  hot button within Christianity. ·         There are many who are opposed to the idea of taking medication for a few reasons: o   Claims that anti-depressants create chemical imbalances while the brain works to fix them. §  My issue with this argument is […]

Do you need a vacation? Maybe the beach sounds good or maybe snow skiing. Listen to this week on GBNG as James & Kenny discuss the benefits of vacation and throw in a few stories. James gets mad at Kenny for comparing God to the creator of a zombie game app. No one was harmed during the making of this podcast.Audio Link GBNG Episode 13Links:Is it Biblical to Take a Vacation?Should a Christian Take a Vacation?11 Hidden Benefits of Taking More Vacation4 Scientific Reasons Why a Vacation is Awesome for YouSurprise VacationsHistory of the Vacation

Based on what Jesus taught in Matthew 5, we must ask the question, "Is Jesus absolutely forbidding oaths, or is there an appropriate time and place?" (Text: Matthew 5:33-37)

Dr. Mark Alan Williams and friends answer questions about the Christian faith: questions about the God, Jesus, the Bible, eternity, belief, religion the reasonableness of faith and others

Here was my task on BBC Radio 2 this morning: to speak as a Christian about a Jewish festival to a secular audience. No pressure! As Jews around the world observe Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, this weekend, I suggested this Jewish holiday has value for us all. Here's the audio and transcript. More…

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Former Messianic Christian Take Stance Live On Air! (Part 2)

Former Messianic Christian Take Stance Live On Air! (Part 1)

Christians are asked to take oaths in the court of law, and in different circumstances. Is this practice of oath take a violation of our Christian principles? Is this practice of oath taking violating my ability to honor my God? What kind of oath is a Christian allowed to take? These are some of the […] The post Can a Christian Take an Oath? (LD 37; Misc. Texts) | 2009-2010 Catechism Sermons appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Should a Christian take anti-depressants (antidepressants) or other mental health medicines? What is the key to overcoming mental difficulties?

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