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A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Selecting Leadership Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 26:01


Pastor John Randall has an eye on First Timothy five and six today. His three point outline focuses on the protection of the pastor, the correction of the pastor and finally the selection of the pastor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Meeting the Needs Within the Church Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 26:01


The pastor like a shepherd of sheep is called to feed, lead and protect the flock. It's a big job but should they be compensated for that? As we get back into First Timothy we open up chapter five - and broach the subject of providing for the pastor and church staff. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Holly Hills Bible Church |
82 First Timothy lesson 28 question 9

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025


A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Ministers Within the Church Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 26:00


We pick up where we left off in First Timothy, today. So make your way over to chapter four if you would. Paul is describing for Timothy, what it takes to be an effective minister or servant of God. And John believes these are qualities that make for a good minister today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Ministers Within the Church Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 26:01


Maybe you're the type of person that hits the gym on a regular basis, seeking to improve your physical health or appearance. While that's certainly not a bad thing, there is something even more important that we want to focus your attention on! And that is to exercise ourselves toward godliness! We're talking about how we can be effective servants or ministers of God today on a Daily Walk, as we dive back into First Timothy. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
The Importance of the Church Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 26:00


Why is the church so important? We'll pursue the answer to that question as we open up First Timothy today on a Daily Walk. We have a message the world desperately needs to hear, and we're to uphold the truth! But we're told in the last days people in large numbers will depart from the truth of the gospel. Paul is about to warn Timothy about false doctrine, and it's something we need to hear today as well! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Serving Within the Church Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 26:01


Today on a Daily Walk we get right back into our study of First Timothy. Recently we've been talking about leadership in the church, and today the focus is on the deacons, or those who serve in the church. They are to serve out of a motivation of love for the Lord, and have certain characteristics in their lives. The first we'll look at has to do with the consumption of alcohol. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Holly Hills Bible Church |
81 First Timothy lesson 28 cont. to end

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025


A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Serving Within the Church Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 26:00


How are you serving the Lord today friend? If you're struggling to come up with an answer, be encouraged that we all have a role to play in the church! Today on a Daily Walk we turn your attention to First Timothy three, which describes the role of Deacons in the church. And a Deacon really is a servant! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Leadership Within the Church Part 2b

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 26:00


John Randall is midway through a study of First Timothy. Timothy was given the responsibility of selecting godly leadership in the church, but what should he look for? Paul gave him some help and listed 16 qualifications that should be a part of the pastor's life. And these are characteristics to be found in today's church leader too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Leadership Within the Church Part 2a

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:01


Many of us are leaders in some capacity… whether it's at home, at work or in the church! Today on a Daily Walk we're going to take notice of the qualifications that are to be met for leaders in the church. There are sixteen of them layed out for us in First Timothy three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Leadership Within the Church Part 1a

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 26:00


Pastor John Randall has an eye on First Timothy chapter three on today's broadcast as we continue thru the Bible. We're talking about leadership within the church today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Generation Word
First Timothy, the Epistle

Generation Word

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 67:45


Notes - https://www.generationword.com/notes/Epistles/07-First_Timothy.pdf

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Women in the Church Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 26:01


Today on a Daily Walk we open up First Timothy chapter two, and verses 8-15. In recent years there's been some discussion within church circles, as to whether or not a woman should be a pastor or teach over a mixed crowd. The passage we're about to look at makes it clear what the answer should be, and remember this is God's unchanging Word written for our benefit and good. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
Women in the Church Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 26:02


We're about to continue our study of First Timothy and today we come to what you might say is a hotly debated issue in the world and church today. But pastor John will stress that we should allow God's Word to guide us to what is right and acceptable, not the culture! In chapter two, Paul addresses the role, appearance and action of women in public worship. How should a women dress, and act in the church setting? Can they teach and preach from the pulpit? Well let's allow the Word to answer that for us! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
The Power and Purpose of Prayer Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 26:01


How's your prayer life going these days? I think we'd all agree there's always room for improvement. And sometimes we need to refocus, as we've gotten off track! Today on a Daily Walk we'll take a look at what the focus of our prayers should be, as we get back into First Timothy. Pastor John Randall will also emphasize the person that makes prayer possible, as well as the posture of prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
The Power and Purpose of Prayer Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 26:01


Did you know, according to pollsters the average Christian in our country prays about three minutes a day. That's if they pray at mealtime and bedtime! As we continue to make our way through the book of First Timothy we'll be encouraged to raise the bar in our prayer life. We'll notice the priority of prayer as well as the types of prayers to be prayed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
A Letter to a Pastor Part 2

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 26:02


Pastor John Randall is in the early stages of a study in First Timothy, and today on a Daily Walk we'll set our sights on the first chapter. You can bet that the enemy would like nothing more than to distract christians from what really matters, and get us sidetracked. Too often believers enter into foolish arguments, debates, and start to focus on things that don't matter in the light of eternity. Or they start to add or detract from the Gospel message. To do so, is dangerous. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025


A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com
A Letter to a Pastor Part 1

A Daily Walk on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 26:01


Today on a Daily Walk we begin a new study of First Timothy. In the coming weeks the plan is to go through each verse in the epistle with you! Now God has a message for us to receive and deliver to others, but far too many get sidetracked and delve into things that have nothing to do with the Scriptures. It's a dangerous thing, and worth some time talking about so it doesn't happen to us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Holly Hills Bible Church |
78 First Timothy Lesson 27 Continued

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025


BBC Sermon Cast
A Blameless Congregation (1 Timothy 3:1–2a) - Above Reproach: The Character of a Maturing Christian

BBC Sermon Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 21:48


First Timothy 3:1–2a issues a call for Christians and churches to pursue blamelessness—before God, before other Christians, and before the world—as a reflection of Christ's character, using the qualifications for church elders as a model for all believers. Every church member should pursue the Christlike character expected of leaders. When this happens corporately, the church becomes a powerful testimony that glorifies God and impacts the world.

Holly Hills Bible Church |
77 First Timothy Finish Lesson 26 (Q9) Start 27

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025


Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025


Raising Godly Boys Minute
#946: Staying Spiritually Fit

Raising Godly Boys Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 0:59


How are you doing with your new year's resolutions?Every year many people resolve to exercise more and eat healthier.The Bible tells Christ-followers to take care of their bodies. “Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.” First Corinthians 3:16-17Along with our physical fitness, you also need to train our spiritual muscles. It takes work, but it's the most important exercise you can do.“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” First Timothy 4:8For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025


Timberlake United Methodist Church - Sermon Podcast
July 13th, 2025 - Roots to Fruit: Investing in God's Future - Wk 3

Timberlake United Methodist Church - Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 30:02


The Bible has a lot to say about money. What it is to be wealthy, to have more than we need, and why God affords us such abundance. First Timothy instructs use to "...be generous and willing to share." It is for the sake of generosity that God bestows blessings upon us, more than we need. This week Pastor Brad speaks to us about generosity and how to be rich. This is the third week of our series, "Roots to Fruit: Investing in God's Future." Welcome to the Timberlake Church online podcast, let us know you joined us this week.

Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025


Daily Radio Bible Podcast
June 20th, 25: Elisha's Miracles, Naaman's Healing, and Praying for All: Living the Resurrected Life (Daily Bible Reading)

Daily Radio Bible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 24:46


Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 4-5; Psalm 83; 1 Timothy 2 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode—June 20th, 2025—we journey through Second Kings, chapters 4 and 5, Psalm 83, and First Timothy, chapter 2. Host Hunter guides us through powerful stories of miracles, faith, and God's provision. We'll hear about Elisha's compassion as he brings hope to a struggling widow, restores life to a grieving mother's child, purifies a poisoned meal, and heals the mighty Naaman of leprosy. As we reflect on these acts, we see vivid foreshadowings of Christ—the one true Mediator who brings life and reconciliation. Alongside these narratives, we explore prayers from Psalm 83 and mindful instructions from First Timothy on worship, prayer, and living a godly life. Join us as we open our hearts to what the Spirit is saying, seek God's presence in prayer, and are reminded—no matter where we are or what we face—that we are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: There is only one man who can make things right. The woman of Shunam knew this deep in her soul. In her hour of loss and grief, when her boy had died, she didn't want just anyone—she sought after the man of God. Gehazi, Elisha's servant, or anyone else simply wouldn't do. She believed, against all hope, that somehow this one man could bring her son back to life, could set things right that had gone terribly wrong. And Elisha did something unexpected. He went up to the lifeless boy, stretched himself out face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye over the child. It is as if Elisha was absorbing the death of the boy into himself so that the child could be restored to life. What a powerful image—a man of God bridging the gap between death and life. But this isn't just about one miracle centuries ago. It's a living picture pointing forward to another man who would come and absorb death—not just for one boy, but for the whole world. Jesus, the true Man of God, stepped into our story. He absorbed our sin, our sorrow, our death into himself upon the cross. He defeated death, and with tender care, draws us into his life—face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye. In him, we experience resurrection even now, the beginning of eternal life. Paul, in today's reading, reminds us: “For there is one God and one mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.” Jesus stands alone as the One who can bridge the gap, the only One able to make things right between us and God. His resurrection life is offered to us. His victory over death is our hope, our foundation, our future. May God open our eyes to see that death has been defeated. May we recognize the One who stands before us, calling us into a resurrected life—today and always. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Almighty and ever loving God you have brought us to the light of a new morning. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may walk this day in peace. Guard our steps from temptation. Shield us from the weight of fear and shame, and lead us deeper into the joy of your presence through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. O Christ, light of the nations, shine in every place where shadows dwell. Call the scattered home, heal the wounds of division and gather all people into the communion of your grace. May the knowledge of the Lord cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Amen. And our Lord, make my hands ready for mercy. Make my eyes quick to see the hurting, my ears open to the cry of the lonely, and my feet swift. To bring good news. Let me seek to bless, not to be noticed, to serve, not to be praised, to forgive, not to hold back. For in your way is life, in your mercy is healing, and in your love is the peace this world cannot give. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Daily Radio Bible Podcast
June 19th, 25: Missing the Point: Paul's Warning, Elijah's Ascent, and Finding Purpose in Christ (Daily Bible Reading)

Daily Radio Bible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 26:19


Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 1-3; Psalm 82; 1 Timothy 1 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, join Hunter as we journey together through the Bible on this 19th day of June. We'll dive into the dramatic stories of Second Kings chapters 1-3, witness Elijah's fiery encounters and miraculous departure, and see Elisha step into his prophetic calling. We'll also spend time in Psalm 82, where God calls us to justice and compassion, and move into the New Testament with First Timothy chapter 1, where Paul reminds us not to miss the heart of the gospel—a life transformed by love, pure conscience, and genuine faith. Hunter shares encouraging reflections on letting God's Spirit shape us from the inside out, rather than getting lost in meaningless debates or empty rule-keeping. We'll close with heartfelt prayers for peace, gratitude, and strength for the day ahead. So grab your Bible, take a deep breath, and let's immerse ourselves in God's Word and presence together. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Don't Miss the Point We are so prone to miss the point when we misapply the law. It can lead us into a life of pride and arrogance or self-loathing and despair. Engaging with the law in this way, as Hunter reminds us, can become a colossal exercise in missing the point. When we seek to justify ourselves by keeping the law or becoming experts in its letters, we actually miss the underlying message and purpose. That's exactly what Paul points out in his letter to Timothy—some people have veered from the simple truth, spending their days in meaningless discussions that add nothing to a life of faith (see 1 Timothy 1:6). They had turned away from the simple gospel, the good news that is received by faith and fills our hearts with love, cleanses our conscience, and makes us new. Paul reemphasizes this in verse 5: “The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.” This, Hunter says, is the real deal—this is the point. This is the work that God alone can do as his Spirit abides in his people. Through the Spirit's presence, God brings about a new heart, a clean conscience, and a new life. And we need to remember: that's a gift. It isn't something we can attain by mastering the law. True change comes not from our proficiency or expertise, but from the Master's presence in our lives. As we surrender, as we let the Master master us, God reclaims that which was lost. That's the power and the gift of the gospel, the very truth Paul is unashamed to proclaim. Living in the reality of Christ in you means you're not missing out on love, generosity, or peace—they are yours. And in receiving them, you'll have something beautiful to offer this world. That's a prayer Hunter has for his own soul, for his family, and for you: that we may not miss the point, but instead receive the love of God, a clean conscience, and a new life in Christ. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day. Preserve us with your mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you. Bring the nations into your fold. Pour out your spirit on all flesh and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And now, Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Lord, grant that I might not seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned. It is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Holly Hills Bible Church |
69_First Timothy Lesson 23 continued

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025


Holly Hills Bible Church |
67 First Timothy lesson 22 cont. from quest. 6

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025


Almost Heretical
Bonus: Did Jesus Talk About Hell?

Almost Heretical

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:25


Listen to the FULL episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128901088 Listeners sent us 49 pages of questions and comments—and in this bonus episode, we tackle some of the best. We explore whether Paul's theology rewrote the faith, how James and Paul define “salvation” differently, and why First Timothy might not even be Pauline. We also dive into whether Jesus really talked about hell more than heaven, what “saved through childbearing” could mean, and why Acts and Galatians paint two conflicting timelines of Paul's journey. Other highlights include: Did Paul influence the Gospels? Why doesn't Paul quote Jesus? Is Acts trying to legitimize Paul? What even is Gehenna, and should we rethink hell? Where do Nate and Shelby land with their own faith? Plus, an honest conversation about community, politics, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and how to live together with deep differences. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email  contact@almostheretical.com Become a member and get: 1. Bonus episodes and aftershows 2. All full-length, ad-free episodes 3. Access to Heretical Together (our private community of 350+ listeners) Become a member: almostheretical.com/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025


Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025


Holly Hills Bible Church |
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Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025


Holly Hills Bible Church |
59 First Timothy lesson 20 Continued

Holly Hills Bible Church |

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025


Bannockburn Church
Deacons | Get It Done

Bannockburn Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 40:22


Here at Bannockburn we are broadly served in many practical ways through the active ministry of our deacons.We understand, according to Acts 6 and First Timothy 3, that God's Word has placed a primacy upon the character of godly men who would serve in this office to unify the body of Christ and to release our pastors into greater ministry through the Word and prayer. We firmly believe that when our deacons fulfill their roles in this way, the Word of God is magnified and disciples are truly made.If you would like to connect with a deacon in your area please complete the form at bannockburnchurch.com/deacons

Journey Church Podcast
1 Timothy 3 Character is Key

Journey Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 34:29


Biblical church leadership fundamentally differs from secular leadership by prioritizing character over skills. Leaders must exemplify qualities like being above reproach, self-controlled, and hospitable as outlined in First Timothy 3. While skills can be taught, character must be cultivated through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Various leadership roles exist within the church, including small group leaders, children's ministry leaders, worship leaders, and pastors, all requiring strong character foundations.

Enjoying the Journey

(Hebrews 2:3) One little word reveals the greatness of God's salvation. It is a heart word, a word of joy and soberness. "So" both defies definition and, at the same time, reveals how great salvation is! (0957250305) ----more----   The Power of a Little Word A big truth can be packed into a little word. Have you ever considered the little word? So it's a powerful little word. It's an adjective that can be used in a myriad of different ways, but in scripture. It is used frequently.  The Meaning of 'So' in Scripture For example, John chapter three, verse number 16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son." What does that mean? He's so loved. You see the little word, so is a word that defies definition. Really. It's an intensive word. It's a word that says to an extent or a degree that cannot be explained. It cannot be expressed perhaps by finite minds. It cannot even be understood. He just so loved the world. Today in our study, we've come to one of those sows in scripture.  The Greatness of Salvation It's found in Hebrews chapter two and verse number three, where the Bible says, "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him." I would submit to you that the little word, so here is both a joyful word and a sobering word. At the same time, we're talking about what the Bible says about salvation and God describes it this way. His salvation is not just salvation. It's not even just great salvation. No, it is so great salvation. It is so great that you need it. It is so great that without it you'll be separated from God forever. It is so great that you ought to rejoice when you have it, my friend. You ought to thank God that he saved you, but it's also so great that you ought to be sober about it and realize what a serious, costly thing this salvation is. We're talking today about the greatness of this salvation and if somebody said to me how great is it? I just have to use the Bible word and say, it's so great. An infinite God uses the word so to, to try to relate this truth to finite man. Why is our salvation so great?  The Divine Author of Salvation It's so great because of its divine author. Just this week I've been preaching in the place where I've been ministering from the little Book of Jonah, and I came to that verse. Just last night, Jonah chapter two at verse number nine, it says, "Salvation is of the Lord." Can I remind you that man didn't come up with salvation. Salvation was God's idea that apart from God, we'd all still be lost in our sin would either be in hell or on our way there. But the divine author of salvation is the God of love and mercy and grace. It came to us according to the eternal purpose of God. This was not God coming up with an emergency plan. No. Our sovereign God knew from the very beginning of the world, this was not an afterthought. He knew from the very beginning of the world that we were gonna need a savior. Ephesians one, verse four says, "Before the foundations of the world." Ephesians three verse eleven says, "According to his eternal purpose." Titus 1:2 says, "Before the world began." First Peter 1:20 says, "Before the foundation of the world." It sounds to me like God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. Don't you think that he's been writing this story of redemption? Graham Scragg, he wrote a powerful book on the Bible many years ago and he titled his book, and I love the title, the Unfolding Drama of Redemption. My friend that's really what the Bible is. It is God's redemptive story to man Herbert Locky wrote this deep and far in an untrackable eternity. Its foundations were laid. It's not a thing of yesterday, it will not pass away with tomorrow. The father has endorsed it with his own everlasting ness. Think of that my salvation is rooted in the eternalness of God. He's the divine author that makes it so great.  The Cost of Salvation It was also so great because of the price that was paid for it. In First Peter chapter one, we're told that we've been bought, not with corruptible things, but incorruptible. The incorruptible blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The precious blood of Christ was what the cost of my salvation was. Don't take this lightly friend. We should never discuss spiritual things in a flippant way. One of the things that is tragic today is the lack of reverence. When people talk about God and spiritual truths and friends, you might make a joke about some things, but never joke about Christ and about salvation. It's so great and then it's so great because.  The Universal Offer of Salvation Of the fact it's universally offered to every man. John chapter three, verse number 16, still says, "whosoever." First Timothy chapter two says that God will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Don't you love that verse, John 2:2 says, "Jesus Christ died for the sins of the whole world." Does that mean everybody's gonna be saved? No, we know that some people are going to reject the truth and some people. Perhaps we'll never even hear the truth. What a tragic loss that is. But the fact remains that Christ died for every man. God loves all people, and the Holy Spirit has come to make the free offer of salvation available to all. Who will believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? Oh, you know what it sounds like to me, it's so great salvation.  The Eternal Duration of Salvation Not only that, it's so great because of its duration. How long is it gonna last forever? Salvation is forever. You see the great word used in scripture is this eternal life. Don't you love that eternal life? Isaiah 45 calls it "everlasting salvation." Isaiah 51 verse six says, "Whatever God does, it's forever." Hebrews chapter five, verse number nine says that the Lord Jesus has become the author of eternal salvation. Hebrews chapter nine, verse 12 calls it "eternal redemption." John chapter three, verse number sixteen says it is everlasting life. Don't you love the terms that God uses? Salvation has a beginning point. It's the moment you look to Christ in simple faith. But the beauty is it has no ending point. It is so great salvation. It's so great because of its divine author. It's so great because of the price paid for it. It's so great because it's universally offered to every man. It's so great because it's eternal in its duration.  Salvation in the Person of Jesus Christ But finally it's so great because it came to us in the person of Jesus Christ. It's not a system, it's not a church. Salvation is in the person of Jesus Christ. If it was in some thing, then we might have to struggle to keep it, and there would be constant fear that we would lose it. But salvation is not anything. It's in Jesus. You're not hanging on to Jesus friend. Jesus is hanging on to you. You're being held. By the hand of the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm twenty-seven, verse one, "The Lord is my salvation." Second Timothy chapter one, verse twelve, "I know whom I have believed. I know whom I have believed, and I'm also persuaded that he is able to keep that which I've committed unto him against that day." No wonder Hebrews chapter two in verse number three calls it "so great salvation." Understanding the Depths of Salvation You know when you start studying what the Bible says about salvation, you almost. As you begin plumbing the depths and getting greater understanding, you almost start wondering, man, did I even understand enough of salvation to get saved? But may I bring you back to this simple truth today, you may be wondering even now I didn't understand all of this when I first called on Christ for salvation, but you may not have comprehended all that you received the day you got saved, but you got it all the moment you got the Lord Jesus Christ. In the same book of the Bible, the little book of Hebrews, the Bible talks about the things that accompany salvation. On the day you got saved, you just simply took Christ as your personal savior. But on that day, hallelujah, for that day, the hymn writer said, glad day. Glad day when Jesus washed my sins away on the day you took Jesus Christ as your personal savior. You got all that comes with Jesus Christ. You got so great salvation. In fact, you're gonna spend the rest of your life coming to a deeper understanding of it. And then if that's not enough, when you leave this world. You're gonna go to be with your savior for all of eternity, and I believe we're gonna spend the rest of eternity going deeper and further and higher into an understanding of the God of love. We're just gonna say, for all of eternity, this is so great. That's what the Bible says about our God salvation. Outro and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our Library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on enjoying the Journey.