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Do you ever wonder if God is waiting to take away things that we love more than Him? Does he take sadistic delight in our sometimes painful process of sanctification? It often feels that way, yet we see a different picture in Scripture. Joe and Rachel discuss their own beliefs, and how they've experienced God's kindness. 

Dr. Leighton Flowers, Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptists, gives a brief 10 minute overview of Ephesians 1 from a Traditional/Provisionist perspective as in contrast with the typical Calvinistic reading. The first chapter of Ephesians is a hotly contested passage regarding the doctrine of salvation. The first verse reveals that Paul’s audience is “the faithful in Christ Jesus.” In fact, the “in Christ” theme introduced in the apostle’s opening sentence continues through this entire section of the text. He repeats this phrase, in various forms, ten times in just thirteen verses. I would like to pose a question for objective consideration. Let’s drop any preconceived ideas we have about this text and attempt to answer the question as honestly as we can. How does one come to be “in Him?” Does this passage state that he chose us individually to be effectually placed in him, or does it simply state, “he chose us in him?” Does it teach that Christ redeems us individually so that we might be irresistibly put in him or does it only teach, “In him we have redemption?” Does it say that God has chosen individuals to be in him, or does it say, “in him we were also chosen?” Has God chosen individuals to be placed in Him? Or, has God chosen individuals who are in Him? Put another way… Has God predetermined the individuals to be in the group? Or, has God chosen a group of individuals for a predetermined end? Some focus so much attention on the first 12 verses that they fail to see the last two verses where Paul gives an answer to this vital question; “How does one come to be in Him?” 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. First question: When were they included in Christ? Was it before the foundation of the earth? What answer does the text give? “…when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation.” Let’s continue to read: When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Second question: When were they marked in Him? Was it before the world began and without any regard to their response to the gospel? What does the text say? “When you believed, you were marked in him…” The text seems to clearly indicate that God has predetermined that the “the faithful in Christ Jesus” (vs. 1) will become “holy and blameless” (sanctification – vs. 4) and they will be “adopted” (glorification – vs. 5). (Note: Romans 8:23 clearly indicates that Paul sees “adoption” as a future hope for all who come to faith.) How do we know that we, believers in Christ, will be sanctified and glorified? Because God has marked us IN HIM and given us His Spirit as a guarantee of what he has purposed for all who believe. This passage is not about God predetermining which individuals will be in Christ. It is about God predetermining what will become of those who are in Christ through belief in His truth. For a more in-depth look at Ephesians 1 please consider these other videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4ncM... Ephesians 1 contrasted with a Calvinistic reading from JD Greear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o43rL... An article on Eph. 1: https://soteriology101.com/2015/03/14... To support this ministry: www.soteriology101.com/support

With a new dog, it has been difficult getting her to do as we say. I talk about how this reminds me of John chapter 14 in this 5-minute episode. John 14:15,21,23 15 “If you love me, keep my commands." 21 "Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me." 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them." Loving God and loving others is at the core of God's desire after we have given our lives to Him. Do we really love Him? Does our life show it? #God #jesuschrist #bible #dailydevotional #scripture #podcast #christianpodcast #makegodapriorityagain #obedience #love #faith https://www.dailychristianpodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/dailychristianpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/dailychristianpodcast/

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It took us awhile to get around to seeing this film! 10 Cloverfield Lane provides Richard and David with content that springboards them into some good conversation. Can truth come from an undesirable source, and should we discount, accept, or be cautious of statements that come from suspect sources? How do unbelievers view God - how should we view Him? Does this film have anything to say about family dynamics or how men tend to view/should view women?  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Please take a moment to check out our sponsor, MissionalWear - Awesome T-Shirts, Posters, and more... Let them know Popcorn Theology sent you! Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com 

Prioritizing God means to pursue knowing God. Pursing the God of the book who is just. Is God my number one priority? How do I know that I am living for Him? Does my life look anything like the example He gave me like Jesus? We have to check our attitudes and actions.

In Malachi last week we read God’s accusations against the Israelite’s half-hearted worship. Their priests were complaining rather than being respectful toward God. Their people were bringing leftovers instead of their best to sacrifice at the temple. They were not offering their full tithe. Today we’re going to read what worship is supposed to look like. If you are a believer, God has stepped into your life and changed everything for you. He sent his Son to die for your sin so you wouldn’t have to. He has redeemed you from being a slave to sin. He has forgiven all of your sin and removed all your shame by Jesus’ death. He has given you new life that begins in this life, but goes on forever in the presence of God. He has given you his Spirit to help you live to honor Him with a changed life. Since God has done all these things in our lives, he is worthy of our worship. How then should we live? Like the Israelites of Malachi’s day in half-hearted worship? Psalm 96 (Psalms 93-100 declare the Lord’s rule over the earth and praise him for his glory.) How do we worship? vv. 1-2 – We worship God by singing about Him. This is praise. Why a new song? It is a fresh outburst of praise because his salvation is always new. New songs bring fresh stirrings of our hearts, new realizations of His goodness. “Proclaim his salvation day after day.” v. 3 –We worship God by telling others about His goodness. Notice: so much of worship is how we use our mouths. Declare his glory – tell about his glorious nature, his holiness, his power, his kindness, his rule. Declare his marvelous deeds – tell about how he works on our behalf, for Israel, for you. vv. 4-6 – We worship God by giving him Glory. Privately, corporately, aloud, silently reflecting His beauty, majesty, glory. He created the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him like heralds to a great king. Strength and honor are envisioned in his presence in his sanctuary. vv. 7-9 – We worship God by bringing offerings to Him. We think of money, but everything else too: time, possessions. More praise of God. Ascribe to him all that he is due: glory, strength, and splendor. v. 8b – bring an offering and come into his courts. God’s people would enter his temple to worship him. God had places built in the OT where he could be worshipped. But now, we worship him everywhere. He took away all the curtains and the things that separated us from Him. When Jesus died on the cross, everyone who has faith in him was washed clean of their sin. We have been made holy and made worthy to enter his presence to worship him. vv. 10-13 – We worship God by living holy lives. He comes to judge the world. When he does, he will find the people who believed in His Son and they will be holy before Him. Romans 12:1-2 – Your life is an act of worship. How’s your worship? Is it half-hearted? Or does your life reflect the change that God has made in your life? Does your speech/what you say to others honor God? Do your offerings honor Him? Does your life honor Him?