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Roadmap Galatians 6:1 Philippians 3:17-4:3 Philemon 8-10 Questions What is God's instruction for us in Galatians 6? We don't know the disagreement between Euodia and Syntyche, but can we imagine something from our own local church? How would Galatians 6 apply? Is Paul's letter to Philemon an example of Galatians 6? How? Destination Jesus John 18-21 with a focus on Jesus and Peter Phil 1:6 When you've completed the trip, ask yourself in what way can you go deeper into this study? Did you think of other passages that support these passages? This is not an exhaustive study. It's just a way to meditate on different passages that remind us of the cohesive storyline of God's redemption through Jesus Christ.

In Romans 7:24, the Apostle Paul declares: "Wretched man that I am! Who will save me from this body of death?" Is Paul describing his experience as a Christian? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses how this passage speaks to our struggle with sin. Get R.C. Sproul's 'The Hard Sayings of the Apostles Digital Download for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/1819/hard-sayings-apostles Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

2 Cor 5:14-17 Is Paul a real apostle? What are your expectations about Jesus? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 What’s the significance of the way the burial clothes are laid? Letters Does Our Lady have the imprint of the sacraments? Testimony about Lourdes Word of the Day: Shroud Callers Baby names: Can we name our baby Caeli […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – July 22, 2021- Shrouded in Mystery - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Why did the Apostle Paul speak Grace & Peace to the Ephesians if they already had Grace & Peace? Is there any power in our Confession or is that just a word that prosperity preachers use to extort money from gullible people? Is Paul's use of "the Father" and "the Lord Jesus Christ" meaningful or redundant? Joe Chadburn covers this and more. Enjoy! lovereimagined.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joe-chadburn/message

Title: The Coming Storm Text: II Timothy 2:1-7 FCF: We often struggle in the Christian life to endure suffering and trail. Prop: Because we are certain to have struggle and trial, we must depend on Christ and His church. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to II Timothy chapter 2. Coming off of a somewhat discouraging message last week, seeing the prevalence of apostasy, we step into this week hoping for a message of encouragement. And Paul delivers. What makes this passage difficult is that Paul writes II Timothy as almost a stream of consciousness kind of letter. This makes dividing it up for analysis extremely difficult. Every phrase and point hinges on another and pulls both from concepts he has and has not yet talked about. This section we are studying can't really be divorced from verses 6-18 of chapter 1, nor can it be easily divided off from 8-13 of this chapter. We find ourselves in the middle of a greater discussion. Fortunately for us (and I do mean us) we can carve out these first 7 verses to give us closer to a 1 hour sermon rather than a 2 hour sermon. Unfortunately that will mean we will need to be keen listeners and observers of all that we have learned and even read ahead a little to know where Paul is going. I'd encourage you to add a read through of the entire book of II Timothy each week. Hopefully this will allow you to see the same threads I do as we make our way through. For today though, we are building from this concept of apostasy and holding fast to the gospel. Paul will again command Timothy with many of the same kinds of things he said in chapter 1. So let's not delay. I am reading from chapter 2 starting in verse 1 and I will read through verse 13. I am reading from the NET which you can follow in the pew bible on page 1342. Transition: So we have a lot to cover today, so let's get to it. I.) The Christian life will be full of struggle and suffering, so we must rely on Christ for strength, truth and endurance. (1-3) a. [Slide 2] 1 - So you, i. We do not always agree with or like the chapter divisions in our bible. Sometimes they help us in one way and hurt us in others. ii. In one sense, the interpretation of this text can be made more difficult by separating it from the previous section. The word “so” at the beginning here points us backward to look for the reason for what Paul is about to say to come from what came before it. If we ignore that, we could step into chapter 2 and miss something. iii. However, with this set off as chapter 2, we do see Paul cycle back to repeat themes he has given us in chapter 1. It seems like this should be the next chapter of what Paul says. iv. Paul, after giving both positive and negative reasons for Timothy to hold fast and endure and take up his mantle, now circles back and reasserts these commands in different words. v. Paul is done talking about himself. He is done talking about Phygelus. He is done talking about Hermogenes. He is done talking about Onesiphorus. vi. Paul addresses Timothy. So… YOU! vii. You is the first word in the Greek sentence, meaning it inherits the most emphasis. YOU Timothy… b. [Slide 3] My child, i. Here we have love again. ii. My beloved. My little one. My heir. My child. iii. Paul's words here soften the strong commands he is about to issue to Timothy. It softens the emphasis on YOU. iv. He does not say this aggressively but with good brotherly, Christian love. v. What follows are four commands to Timothy. vi. The first is… c. [Slide 4] Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. i. He tells him, Timothy… my son… you be strong. ii. He is calling him to be something. iii. In the Greek, this is in the imperative mood but in the passive voice. It is a command, but what is clear, is that the ability to fulfill this command is not found within Timothy. iv. But for we English speakers we could see this if we just continued to read. v. Be strong… yes… but how? vi. In grace. vii. [Slide 5] What is grace? I actually posted a video on CBC scoop and on the Facebook page that I hope you viewed. The ministry is called “for the gospel” which has been established by Costi Hinn, Benny Hinn's nephew who has been called out from his uncle's false teachings and is a believer and preacher of the true gospel. The person in this video identifies four types of grace. Whether it be a gift of general goodness of His common grace to all men, or the special gifts of justification, power, and endurance in His Saving, Sanctifying, and Sustaining Grace given to His people, all of them share the same core. God's underserved favor to undeserving people. viii. And Paul says that this grace is the kind that is in Christ Jesus. ix. This is the first callback to chapter 1. How does God save us? He saves us by His grace. And how is His grace communicated to us? It is granted to us, gifted to us, in Christ. When? Before time began. x. So which grace of the 4 is this talking about? It is somewhat of a trick question, because it is probably talking about all of them. I have a whole bunch of thoughts on why that is true – but maybe we'll save that for the bible study next week. xi. For now – let us understand that if Timothy is going to be strong enough to face all that Paul is asking of him, it cannot be his own strength. It must be drawn from the gifted goodness, justification, power, and endurance of God through Christ. xii. My friends, this is how we too can be strong. God says when we are weak, He is strong. His grace is sufficient. xiii. But there is more… d. [Slide 6] 2 – And entrust i. The word here is deposit. ii. It is to place in someone's care. iii. This is the second command given to Timothy. He is to give, or entrust what? e. [Slide 7] What you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses i. So generally, we are talking about the apostle Paul's corpus of teaching. ii. However, he puts some caveats on this that we could gloss over, but we shouldn't. iii. What specifically is Paul saying? iv. Not simply what I taught you – but what? v. What you heard me say and what other witnesses can verify. So, is this expressing doubt for Timothy to convey the proper message? Is Paul saying – hey Timothy, don't trust your own recollection of what I said. Pass on what you know I said because many people heard me say it and can confirm it. vi. So the answer to this is both yes and no. 1. I don't think Paul intends any slight to Timothy or lack of confidence that Timothy will deposit the right message. 2. However, I do believe Paul is demonstrating a principle that we learned in I John. A principle that we struggle with as evangelical protestants. What is that principle? No private interpretation of the scripture. But what does that mean and what doesn't that mean? a. It means that no Christian has a right to declare “My creed, my statement of faith, is the bible!” i. Now that sounds good. It sounds like something we might want to affirm. ii. But in reality, what they are actually saying is… “My creed, my statement of faith, is what I have accepted as the right interpretation of the bible!” iii. After all, a simple question following their statement would be, “What does the bible say about the trinity?” Immediately the person is caught in a dilemma. They may believe that God is three persons in one being. But the bible does not use the word trinity. Nor does the bible overtly say God is three persons in one being. It teaches this… but the only way to get there is by interpretation. It is by hermeneutics. b. However, no private interpretation, does not mean that we are to submit to the largest body of interpreters, nor to every widely accepted tradition. i. The Arian heretics once greatly outnumbered those who were orthodox. ii. Elijah and 7000 were by far the minority. iii. In fact, of all those claiming to be of Christ, many are probably not. iv. How can I say that? I didn't. Christ did. “On that day, MANY will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons and do many powerful deeds?” Then I will declare to them, “I never knew you. Go away from me, you lawbreakers!” v. So, to trust the greater swath of Christendom with how we interpret scripture seems… unwise. 3. So what does this mean for Timothy? 4. Deposit the teachings that are verifiable by others. 5. This is a safeguard for Timothy in two ways. a. First, that he not transmit error. i. In this, it echoes back to chapter 1 where Paul exhorted Timothy to hold fast to the standard of sound words that he heard from Paul. ii. It is worthy to note that in chapter 1 Paul said to hold fast with the faith and love that are in Christ. So, although unsaid here, dependance on Christ is still the means to safeguard himself from error. b. The second safeguard for Timothy is that those who doubt what he says will be silenced. Any who would say, “I don't think that is what Paul taught.” Will have to also stand against all those who heard the same message. vii. So, Timothy is to deposit teaching that is able to be verified by reliable witnesses, to whom? f. [Slide 8] To faithful people i. Does this mean those who are trustworthy or those who are full of faith? ii. Because of what we are discussing here, the teachings of the apostle, it seems that both are necessary. General trustworthiness to accomplish the task seems predicated upon their being full of faith – genuine believers. iii. This runs directly counter to our natural inclinations. iv. Who might we want to teach doctrines of our faith to? Certainly, to those who are unbelieving correct? v. No. Paul tells Timothy to focus on those who are faithful. Why? vi. What is Paul asking Timothy to do? We are getting ahead of ourselves a little, and I don't want to spoil anything. But Paul is going to tell Timothy to come to Rome. vii. It seemed that before, Timothy was called to be the pastor here at Ephesus for the foreseeable future, but now Paul wants him to come to Rome. viii. So why should Timothy invest only in faithful people? g. [Slide 9] Who will be competent to teach others as well. i. Paul is telling Timothy to focus on passing his instruction to those who are genuine believers and trustworthy enough to convey those truths to others. ii. And so Paul's instruction is to make disciples. To replicate himself. To go and find for himself a few “sons in the faith” iii. So that they can be the next Timothy there in Ephesus and so Timothy can be the next Paul in Rome. iv. Inherent in the call for Timothy to come to Rome… is what? h. [Slide 10] 3 – Take your share of suffering i. Paul commands Timothy to take his share of suffering. He is calling Timothy to the belly of the beast. ii. This echoes back to chapter 1 where Paul says to take his share of suffering for the gospel in the power of God. iii. So, once again, the means for Timothy to take his share in suffering for the gospel, is the power of God. iv. Or as Paul chooses to put it… i. [Slide 11] As a good soldier of Christ Jesus. i. The means for Timothy to take up this suffering for the gospel is rooted in the command of the Captain of our Salvation – Christ Jesus. ii. Certainly Timothy would suffer in Rome, but as Paul puts it, this is an axiom for all true believers. iii. To be a good soldier in the Lord Jesus' Army, you will suffer. iv. Suffer in God's power, and suffer under the Lord's command. j. [Slide 12] Passage Truth: What Paul teaches by implication in this passage, is that the work of the Lord and His Kingdom is full of struggle. There is so much struggle that Timothy will have to rely on things that are given to him by God to make it. k. Passage Application: And that is the essence of all three of Paul's commands. Timothy must be strong in the grace of Christ, he must teach the message that was given to him, clinging to it in the faith and love of Christ, and he must take up suffering for the gospel as the will of Christ for him. Ultimately this is so Timothy can leave Ephesus in good hands while going to Paul to be re-commissioned. l. [Slide 13] Broader Biblical Truth: If we look no further than the sayings of our Lord Jesus, we find him predict some things. John 15 Jesus says that if the world hates you, keep in mind, it hated me first. John 16 he says I have told you these things so that you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. But this same Christ who predicts our suffering, struggle, and trouble in this world, also says in John 15 – I am the vine and you are the branches, without me you can do nothing. Meaning that if we are to make it. If we are to endure – it cannot be without Him. m. Broader Biblical Application: So for us at CBC, the commands of Paul are our commands. We also must be strong to face the coming days. We also must pass on the faithful teachings of the apostles to the extent that we raise up future teachers. We also must ready ourselves to suffer for the name of Christ. Whether in persecution, trouble, difficulty or pain. But it is important for us to realize that to do any of these – we cannot rely on ourselves. It is only in the grace, faith, love, and hope of Christ that we can face uncertain days. Are you prepared to lose everything to keep Christ? Are you prepared to cling to the warmth of His promises as you shiver in the cold? The world may take everything from us – but they cannot take away Christ. Killing us only gives Him to us fully. And taking all we have is taking nothing we will keep forever. It pains us to think this way. But my friends, I fear, that if we do not start thinking this way now… by the time we get around to it… We may not be ready. We must practice now. Is Christ enough for you right now? Is He enough? Transition: [Slide 14(blank)] What Paul implies in these first 3 verses in teaching, he will now make plain in the next three illustrations. And although the commands in these first three verses were overt, he will now give 3 more commands by way of implication. II.) The Christian life will be full of struggle and suffering, so we must be focused, endure in obedience, and work diligently for Christ. (4-7) a. [Slide 15] 4 – No one in military service i. Given the daunting task of these three commands, Paul will now riff off of the imagery of a soldier in Christ's army, and introduce three occupational illustrations for Timothy to consider. ii. Paul begins by saying that no one in military service… b. [Slide 16] Gets entangled in matters of everyday life; i. Paul presents a somewhat comical thought as an illustration. ii. Imagine a young soldier on the field of battle. He has been called out to war, but must stop to take a phone call from his wife, asking him what he wants for dinner. iii. Imagine in the midst of battle a soldier calls timeout to log into his bank account and pay his bills. iv. Such silliness is too much. If we saw it in a movie we would have to conclude it to be a comedy and not a documentary. That is why Paul says NO ONE in military service. This would never happen. v. Why? vi. The nature of war is so far removed from every day civilian life that some soldiers return and express genuine frustration with their friends and family over their concern for such trivial matters. Having been used to the battlefield where the stakes are so high, coming home to folding clothes and attending Christmas plays, hardly seems like something worthy of their attention. vii. Such is the juxtaposition Paul throws at Timothy. viii. He is a soldier in the Lord's Army. And he is currently at war. For him to lose focus and worry about the trivial, at such a time as this, cannot be permitted. ix. And Paul not only presents a logical reason for this not to be, but also presents an incentivized reason for this not to be. c. [Slide 17] Otherwise, he will not please the one who recruited him. i. Now we see the word “recruited” and we think of someone as a military recruiter sitting in an office trying to get young men to be all they can be. ii. However, in a 1st Century context, such a position was unnecessary. The pay of the soldier was good, there was glory in being a Roman legionary, and several were forced to serve in the military. iii. Who then is his recruiter? iv. His captain. His general. That is his recruiter. The one who picked him from a pool of soldiers to fight for him. v. Do you think a general would be satisfied with his hand-picked men who have to stopped fighting because they were just “super invested in a football game right now”? vi. So, Christ is not pleased with a soldier of the cross who is consumed or entangled by the world and all its cares. vii. We are in the world. Therefore, these cares are necessary. But we are not of the world. Anything that will burn someday, anything we will not take with us, must be seen already as expendable. viii. Remember – all we need is Christ. Is He enough? d. [Slide 18] 5 – Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, i. The second occupation is that of an athlete. ii. These are the famed Olympic games. Athletes from all over the Roman empire would gather to compete in these displays of strength and dexterity. iii. And Paul says of any athlete… e. [Slide 19] He will not be crowned as the winner i. Athletes compete to win. There is no other reason to compete. ii. Certainly, exercise and fun are great incentives, but winning is the only reason to compete, especially at this level. iii. And what does the winner receive? iv. A crown of leaves. That's all. No money. No paycheck. v. So, what is the athlete truly competing for? vi. Glory. Honor. Respect. vii. And what is the prize for those who finish the race set before us? viii. The Glory of Christ. We inherit with Him, glory. Paul actually brings this up in verse 9. Again, these contexts are so woven together it is sometimes – impossible to untangle them. ix. But how is the athlete to win? f. [Slide 20] Unless he competes according to the rules. i. But here is the comical illustration. ii. Will a baseball pitcher receive glory for throwing great pitches after it is discovered that he uses sticky substances to make the ball do unhittable things? iii. Will a football player receive glory for deflating footballs so he can throw it better? iv. Will there ever be an athlete that receives glory for winning by cheating? v. No! There is no honor in winning, if you must break the rules to do it. It isn't a true victory. And the only real justice for this, is that you are disqualified. vi. What does this mean in Paul's context? It is by the word and will of God alone that all things consist. He has established the rules. vii. If we are to win, so as to gain the prize, we must cast aside every weight that holds us down, and do as the Lord asks us. We must train hard in His will. That is the only way to win. The only way to attain to the glory of Christ is to continue to trust Him and keep His commands. Afterall, it is only the believing ones who will not perish, but have everlasting life. g. [Slide 21] 6- The farmer who works hard i. The final example is that of a farmer. ii. Specifically of a farmer that works hard. iii. What do you call a farmer who doesn't work hard? iv. I don't know – but I know what you don't call him in a few years… you don't call him a farmer. v. Especially in this society. Farmers did not have the large-scale crop yields that we have grown accustomed to in this culture with our technology. vi. A farmer does not plant and work for sales alone – but to feed himself and his family. He needs to have enough to supply his household, his workers, and still some to spare to trade for goods that he cannot make or grow. vii. So, one thing is true, without doubt, of farmers who work hard… h. [Slide 22] Ought to have the first share of the crops. i. It is certainly a natural and logical conclusion, isn't it? ii. The silly picture would be a farmer working hard, sweating and breaking his back to bring in the crops and then starving to death because he took it to market and neglected to feed himself. iii. No! A farmer who works hard will have his belly filled first and his family cared for. Then he will take the grain to market. iv. And so Paul's third illustration points to another truth of the struggle in the Christian life. v. We labor in this calling. We work hard in this work. But we feast on the first fruits. vi. Is this talking about converts, trained disciples, or something else. For me, it makes most sense in the context – given this is a personal plea for Timothy to be strong and endure – that this speaks more toward Timothy's own spiritual person. vii. As much as I tell you that every week I am drug through the word of God and beat up and tattered and broken. Then my job truly gets difficult as I try to condense all I have learned into 45 minutes so you can try… try to absorb it. As much as that is true… viii. I am a fat and full farmer for it! ix. Yes, I am broken and beaten. Yes I am perplexed and puzzled. Yes I am drug along by my ankles sometimes. But I am immeasurably blessed by it! x. I am gorged on the first fruits of my labor. And then I bring the rich bounty I have left on Sunday – so that you may eat and be filled too. Much like the Lepers in the Syrian camp. I cannot feast on this alone. I must bring it to you to eat. xi. My friends, if you obey Paul's command to teach faithful people the words of Christ… you too will experience this. xii. Does not the jug that dispenses the water to several cups, hold all the water at some point? xiii. If you want to be blessed of God, Study the word in order to teach it. It will be a labor. But it will have great reward. xiv. If you do not believe this, just ask the men who filled in for me while I was away. Ask the men who have been leading Foundations since the beginning of the year. See if they have experienced this. i. [Slide 23] 7 – Think about what I am saying i. The meaning of Paul's illustrations seems clear enough. That this life for Christ will be full of difficulty and suffering. We must be focused, we must endure in obedience, and we must be diligent in our work. ii. But Paul does not explain to Timothy what each of these means for him. iii. So he tells Timothy to think about them. iv. In fact, this is another imperative for Timothy. v. Yes, be strong in Christ. Yes, entrust sound teaching to faithful people. Yes, Take your share of suffering. But also, think on these things. vi. What does it mean to be focused to please Christ our Captain? vii. What does it mean to endure in obedience for Christ our glory? viii. What does it mean to be diligent in our work for Christ's our true Word? ix. This is what Paul tells Timothy to think about – but once again… a familiar thread comes through. j. [Slide 24] And the Lord will give you understanding of all this. i. From where can Timothy expect all this understanding to come? ii. From who else? iii. None other than the giver of every perfect gift, the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation. iv. Our Lord and our God. k. [Slide 25] Passage Truth: Now more clearly Paul teaches through illustrations that the Christian life is a life full of struggle and suffering. That if Timothy wants to please his Captain, win Christ's Glory, and see abundant fruit, he will need to be prepared to struggle and suffer. l. Passage Application: So for Timothy this means he must be focused on the call, he must endure in obedience, and he must be diligent in the work that is laid before him. m. [Slide 26] Broader Biblical Truth: Zooming out to all of scripture and even beyond to church history – we know that generally speaking, a life lived for Christ is a life destined for pain. It is difficult for us to come to that conclusion given our historical context. But a look into the old and new testaments confirms this to be true. So how can we prepare for such difficulty? n. Broader Biblical Application: Well, church, we must be single-focused. We may see to the affairs of this world, but we must not be entangled by them. We must strive to win the prize, but we can only reach the glory of Christ if we walk in His ways. And we must work diligently if we desire an abundant crop. In short – there is no way but forward. The path ahead is difficult, but didn't we count the cost? Didn't we spy this treacherous path through the narrow gate? Didn't we see that before entering in? Didn't we know that our life would be full of self-denial and submission? But once again our hearts and heads are turned to see Christ at the center of all this. Indeed, it is His pleasure we seek, He is the prize we run for, and His abundant gifts are our sustenance. Conclusion: [Slide 27(blank) How do we apply this text to us CBC? Well, there are 7 commands in this text. 4 that are overtly commands and 3 that are implied from illustrations. Be strong in the grace of Christ. Entrust sound teaching to faithful people who will do the same. Take up Suffering for Christ. Be focused on the mission. Endure in obedience. Work diligently for abundant fruit. Think about these things. I believe the last command is somewhat separated from the rest. It is a command for us to apply the text to our hearts. It doesn't become the text, it is a command to obey the text really. So, that gets us down to 6 commands. That is still a lot. I believe we can further group these commands into two categories. Furthermore, it seems like verses 1-2 set these up for us. 1.) To be strong in the grace of Christ is to take up suffering, remain focused on the mission and to endure in obedience. 2.) To entrust sound teaching to faithful people who will do the same is to work diligently striving for abundant fruit. And I believe we can boil this down even further. What is Paul's 1 command? Discipleship. Make Disciples. Personal and Communal. Timothy must be personally strong in Christ. He must endure, he must be focused, He must be filled with grace. His path to that is through diligence to which He will feast on the first fruit of the increase. But if the church is to continue on mission and obeying the rules, the doctrines and teachings of the gospel of Christ must be passed on by faithful people to faithful people. There must be a communal commitment to diligent work so that we will not only be supplied personally, but communally as well. Some commentators, particularly of a Pentecostal background, see Paul handing down a succession of the apostolic role here. That Timothy is taking the title of apostle. [Slide 28] That is not at all what Paul is teaching. This is none other than the intended role of Christ's Church. Paul spoke of this in Ephesians 4 4:11 It was he (Jesus) who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry (what is the work of the ministry?) that is, to build up the body of Christ, (when will that be completed?) 4:13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God – a mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ's full stature. (So, until we are all like Christ. Cool. So, how do we get there?) 4:14 So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes. (ok so stop being duped by false teaching. Then what?) 4:15 But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. (So the only way to attain the measure of Christ's full stature is to live out what we believe with a motive of love and by this we will grow into it… that makes sense. But who will help me do this?) 4:16 From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love. (Christ and other Christians. Wow. That is the church!) Do you see that what Paul calls Timothy and those who will continue what he taught to do in this passage, is to be the church Christ designed? To personally and communally grow to the full stature of Christ. And Paul wrote this to the Ephesian church about 6 or 7 years before he writes this to Timothy who is now there in Ephesus trying to do the exact same thing. You'll have to excuse a preacher if he repeats himself my friends. [Slide 29 (end)] This is the essence of the church. We are the body of Christ, working in Christ, to grow together in Christ, into the full stature of Christ. The Christian life is hard. It is a struggle. We need the grace, faith, and love of Christ in us and from us to all His people. This is the way we will finish our race. This is the way we will fight the good fight. For those of you sitting at home watching. Not because you are ill, or shut in, or caring for those who are ill or shut in, or because you simply could not make it today. But you are sitting at home because you have thought that you can get your “church” in by watching online… Listen to me… You won't make it when the suffering comes my friends. You need this. Get off your couch and submit yourself to a local body… SOMEWHERE! And for those sitting here in the pews. You need this too! If you aren't a member yet… you need to be! Membership is submission to one another. Submission to minister and care for each other. Make it a priority! The body is joined together and grown by Christ, toward Christ. We are sustained by Christ. A fitting message for the Supper we will partake in next week. Christ sustains us… He is the only way we will endure the coming storm. Is Christ and His church enough for you?

In Romans 9, having completed his description of God's plan of salvation by faith in Christ, Paul goes back to address the question of Israel. What happens to the nation which had previously enjoyed a covenant relationship with God through the law of Moses? Paul makes some arguments in this section that taken out of context can often seem to describe a plan of salvation in which God controls our lives, dictates our outcomes, and arbitrarily decides our eternal fates. But when we keep the passage in the context of the letter as a whole, and when we come in with an understanding of what the Bible teaches on the sovereignty of God, the message becomes much easier to understand.In this lesson, we will look at some foundational points about how we can understand God's sovereignty - to what degree does God actively control the world and its population? Does man have free will? Is Paul teaching here that God hates some and loves others independent of their actions?What we learn from the rest of scripture is that God is not an unjust God, He does not save arbitrarily, but plainly describes to us what He requires and how He offers salvation to each and every one of us if we're willing to accept the gospel of Jesus.

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This study is a counterbalance and a clarification to Paul's teaching in the book of Galatians. Is Paul in conflict with James, who asserts that -a person is justified by works and not by faith alone-- What is the place of works in relation to faith, and the relationship of both to justification-

A most controversial passage today - in Ephesians 5:22, Paul calls wives to submit to husbands. Is Paul being sexist? As it turns out, Paul also calls husbands to sacrifice for their wives - both partners in marriage are given difficult commands to obey in Ephesians 5. How do we live this out?

A most controversial passage today - in Ephesians 5:22, Paul calls wives to submit to husbands. Is Paul being sexist? As it turns out, Paul also calls husbands to sacrifice for their wives - both partners in marriage are given difficult commands to obey in Ephesians 5. How do we live this out?

Episode 719 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. I am a new Christian and recognize that women are not qualified to be pastors. But how do we talk to family members who are female pastors and do so lovingly and biblically? 2. When we die, do we go immediately to heaven or do we wait in some kind of soul sleep until Jesus returns? 3. Does 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 teach that we can lose our salvation? I have done many things that I regret and this passage troubles me. 4. Where exactly does the Bible state that women should not hold the office of pastor? 5. 1 Corinthians 15:29 says, “Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?” Is Paul saying we should get baptized for the dead, what does this mean? 6. Why is Jesus’s pronouns capitalized and God’s pronouns in the Bible in lowercase? Today’s Offer Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core. Resources 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEAVEN

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Will there be pets in heaven? Has the message of God’s grace ever been mainstream in history? Is Paul describing Jews or Gentiles or everyone in Romans 1? How can I know when God is inspiring me from the heart? How does behavior begin to match identity? What will our bodies look like in heaven? What are your thoughts on cremation?

Sunday April 18, 2021 Wives submit to husbands. These words have caused significant confusion for followers of Jesus for centuries and have even served as the catalyst for negligence and abuse in the marital relationship. Is Paul misogynistic or is there more to this story? Find out how these seemingly harsh words might be more helpful than hurtful as we study Colossians 3. A message from Cheney Campus Pastor, Jon Pemberton. For info and resources, visit summitcheney.com.

Paul & Eli once again escape the House of Pickles to venture back on to the High Streets and investigate the newly opened Charity Shops. After months of endless, wistful window shopping, the Cheap Chaps can now go inside and see what treasures they can find amongst the trash. It's another simpler "out and about episode" (so soon?) where they challenge each other to find a strange vinyl record, a good gift for one another... and one bad gift. What will they discover? How many Clankerman locations can Eli find? Where will they eat their cheap eats? Is Paul going to be disappointed? What does Eli step in? Find out this week, because we're going back... Back to the Thrift Shop! Share & Enjoy. Photos/Videos for this episode can be seen at https://www.thecheapshow.co.uk/ep-226-back-to-the-thrift-shop And if you like us, why not support us: www.patreon.com/cheapshow Oh, and you can NOW listen to Urinevision 2020 on Bandcamp... For Free! Enjoy! https://cheapshowpodcast.bandcamp.com/album/urinevision-2020-the-album If you want to get involved, email us at thecheapshow@gmail.com And if you have to, follow us on Twitter @thecheapshowpod or @paulgannonshow & @elisnoid Like, Review, Share, Comment... LOVE US! Also, you can NOW see Eli star in "Ashens & The Polybius Heist", download it from here: https://www.watchpolybiusheist.com MERCH Official CheapShow Merch Shop https://www.redbubble.com/people/cheapshow/shop CheapShow Magazine www.cheapmag.shop Tony's Art Merch www.tinyurl.com/rbcheapshow Paul is writing a book! Want to help make it happen? https://unbound.com/books/ghosts/ Send Us Stuff CheapShow PO BOX 1309 Harrow HA1 9QJ

From Galatians 2. We look at the significance of the fact of our being crucified with Christ because the believers are "in Christ". Therefore we are to put to death the deeds of the body, to crucify the flesh. Is Paul says, "the life I now live in the body I live by faith in Jesus Christ."

Plan on having a family movie night soon? Although “Rya and the Last Dragon” is a visually spectacular movie, you shouldn’t put it first on your “to watch” list. In this episode of Out of Frame: Behind the Scenes, Sean, Paul, and Jen discuss the latest Disney+ original and how it falls short of his potential. Why did the movie need so many writers? Why does it feel like “art by committee?” Is Paul secretly bitter that he’ll never be a real dragon? Watch the episode for all this and more. LINKS: Out of Frame series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nXUeSpxDMqznYqIjjcgLKmc Out of Frame Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa5yyWoUx0nX8wr2JUe7XLUJYVuhka0j7 Out of Frame Podcasts YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS5rEmhnLwo1IG9bgr19Og Out of Frame Twitter: https://twitter.com/OutofFrameFEE Out of Frame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outofframefee/ Out of Frame Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OutofFrameShow Out of Frame Discord: https://discord.gg/VgDD95Cc

THE LOST SONS follows Paul Fronczak, a man who discovered headlines his parents made for grieving their kidnapped child, then celebrating two years later when he was found, he begins to investigate.Fronczak begins a decades long investigation to find out what happened. At the age of 10, while searching for Christmas presents, Paul Fronczak unearthed a hoard of newspaper clippings about his parents: images of them grieving for a kidnapped baby and then celebrating two years later over a toddler found abandoned and returned to them.  Is Paul that kidnapped baby?  If so, where was he for two years?  The investigation launched a deeper look into a life shrouded in mystery.  Decades later, as questions continue to mount, Paul embarks on a journey for answers, plunging him into the dark depths of the secrets that families keep. The story of THE LOST SONS is told through a blend of re-enactments, the testimony of close family and first-hand witnesses, news footage, and family archive. Director Ursula Macfarlane (Untouchable, One Deadly Weekend in America, Tsunami: Survivor Stories) ) joins us for a conversation on how she came to this astonishing story, getting to know Paul Fronczak, finding the right balance in telling a story with so many and complicated elements. South by Southwest: online.sxsw.com/event/sxsw-online/The Lost Sons

Romans 8:4-11 Sermon Notes:1) A Stark Contrast, 4-62) A Dominant Hostility, 7-83) A Powerful, Resurrection Spirit, 9-11Reflection questions:1. Is Paul saying that, spiritually speaking, there are only two kinds of people in the world? What is the difference, ultimately, between those two kinds of people? See Psalm 1:1-4 and Psalm 32:1-2.2. If we are all “in Adam” or “in the flesh” from our birth (see Ps 51:5), how do we become someone who walks “according to the Spirit,” someone who is “in Christ” or “in the Spirit”? See 1 Cor 2:14; John 3:3; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Acts 9:1-5, 17-19.3. What is your reaction to the truth that we will never be fully sinless, in our minds and in our actions, on this side of heaven? Is it Rom 6:1a (“Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?”) or is it more like Philippians 3:12-15?

2021 Rookie Player Profile Edition DEVONTA SMITH - What can we expect?  Will he an outlier?  Is Paul worried about his size? Find out and so much more when Paul Perdichizzi and The Feverish Fanaro hit the microphone one on one.   Wanna know what other 2021 Rookies we will be talking about this offseason? Subscribe Today!   Follow our guest on Twitter:  Paul Perdichizzi - @paulie23ny   Follow us on Twitter:  @RookieFever @AardvarkTV @ff_spaceman @SwagzillaZeroG If you love Dynasty, you love Rookies. Look no further than The Rookie Fever Podcast. You’ve heard of a youth movement, Rookie Fever takes it one step further. We can’t get enough, we are hot for Rookies. Stay up to date on Rookies. Rookie Fever is everything Rookies.

St. Paul says “be imitators of me as I am of Christ.” Is Paul asking to be flattered or is he giving us a model of discipleship?Listening in to today’s message as we discuss.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 How does the enemy distort the folly of sin? Is Paul saved or lost in Romans 7? Can the enemy studyus in the womb? How should I pray now if I don’t have to get clean?

As Paul gets high before his driving test we’re reminded he is no role model. In this haze Paul fills us in on the past two years, like the new Atreides we can look forward to meeting; Alia and Leto II. We take some time to look at the plans within plans as we rush towards impending conflict. When Stilgar starts the rite, we join the troop on the ridge line to watch. We join our favorite fremen to chat over cache water before the old man of the desert shows up... -Is Paul making Super Soldiers? -Chani’s Chanty Choir -Rothar’s Wild Ride -Then we throw Mayan in the mix with Daniel’s Gazetteer Episode Guide 06:00 Chapter Summary Begins 02:04:45 Maker Hooks 02:16:30 Wormriding 02:30:10 Daniel’s Dune Gazetteer: Richese and IX 03:01:55 Distrans Wine https://www.meiomi.com/ (Meiomi) Rose 2019 "Raspberry...somehting like currant...and along the lines of apricot" Need More To Read? "Midnight Rising" by Tony Horwitz Support this podcast

Chapters 9-11 are some of the most controversial in all of Scripture. Dividing the church between Arminian and Calvinist theology. Dividing the church between man’s free will and God’s sovereign election and grace. But what did Paul have in mind when he wrote these chapters of Romans? Did he use these constructs, or was he after something else? The chapters of 9-11 appear to come out of nowhere. Paul writes Romans 8 reassuring us that nothing can separate us from God’s love. Then it seems Israel is not part of the family. Do these promises of assurance not apply to Israel? What does this mean? Is Paul contradicting himself or is he trying to teach us another lesson about how the gospel works? Despite the appearance of much of Israel being outside the family of God, God is up to something. And it includes Israel and all people (Gentiles). How will we respond? How will we see God’s unrelenting mercy and electing grace? What is the point of it all? Is God unjust and choosing people at random in human history, or doing something else?

Episode 601 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. CoreChristianity.com   Show Notes   1. I have a family member who will not forgive someone. Does unforgiveness affect their salvation in any way? 2. What does "according to his works" mean in Romans 2? Is Paul contradicting himself when he talks about salvation being rendered "according to works"? 3. What do I say to my pastor who only preaches about holy living and not the gospel? 4. Can churches that recite creeds and sing hymns be attractive to the younger generation? Today's Offer How to Read Your Bible (Bible-Study Workbook) Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.

Paul writes to a traitorous group of churches who are still requiring circumcision as a rite of passage into the faith. What was all that crucifixion for, if not to free the people from Moses' archaic law? What will it take to unite the body of Christ? Is Paul a crybaby or justified in his outrage? We wonder why the church can't get on the same page, despite having a hard time just between the two of us. bcbiblestudy.com bcbspodcast@gmail.com

Praise Sol! This week, Josh is joined by Tom from NerdOn! to discuss the HBOMax original series "Raised by Wolves". They chat about the plot, characters, Mithraism, what they want to see in season 2, and more.  Who are our favorite characters? Can androids feel? Is Paul the chosen one? Tune in to find out! Head over to HBOMax and check out Raised by Wolves available now.    Follow Tom: Instagram @talldarknotugly Twitter @TallDarkNotUgly   Follow Nerd On!: Instagram @nerdontv Twitter @nerdontv     Do you have suggestions for the show? Do have specific voice actor or creator that you would like us to interview? We would love to hear from you! Feel free to shoot us an email HERE. Be sure to head over to our website AnimationStationPodcast.com to check out both What's Up, Fandom & Animation Station Podcast episodes.  If you enjoy the show, please rate and review!   Follow the show on: Instagram @WhatsUpFandom Twitter @WhatsUpFandomPC YouTube What's Up, Fandom Podcast   Follow Josh @JoshLCain   Tags: podcast, podcasts, movies, tv, comics, popculture, fandom, hbo, hbomax, raisedbywolves, ridleyscott, mother, father, android, androids, scifi

In this podcast episode, we take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:13 and properly interpret the Scripture according to context. Is Paul saying God will never give us more than we can handle? Or is something else being revealed? Join us and learn together.

Romans 12: Living Life Study 17: Enthusiastic Zeal      v11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Paul here commands Christians not to be lazy but to work hard! Is Paul talking about work outside the church or is he referring to work for the church? Quite possibly he means both! Remember those gifts we looked at earlier in the series? How are you doing with them? Are you being lazy and neither developing or using them as you ought? Get up and use them and develop them – work hard at them ensuring your service of God is with great zeal and delight! Perhaps Paul had heard that some of them were just sitting around waiting for Jesus to come back again and were neglecting their care and duty to work - and therefore their families!. So Paul has had to command them to get about their work with due diligence and attitude. We are also to work hard at loving others and particularly loving those other believers that we know – as they are our family because of Jesus Christ! That is the immediate context. We are to work on our Christian lives utilising the power of the Holy Spirit as He changes us into the image of Jesus Christ! Yes that can be hard work too, but don’t give up! It will be worth it! You and I will be held accountable by God for the use and development of the gifts He has given us! Were you aware of that? I wonder why you do, what you do and when you do it? In everything we do, we are to do it with zeal as we serve our God – regardless of what we do! We are to do all things as if pleasing to our God. Have you been doing the same job or role for a while now and feeling a bit underwhelmed with it all? Let the Holy Spirit excite you, invigorate and enliven your attitudes and behaviour. Perhaps you are unemployed and looking for work? Do all you can to find a job and ensure that your conscience remains clear! Serve enthusiastically the Lord well in what ever you do – whether for the church or for you and your family! Let the world who is watching you know you are a Christian by the way you do things! Tap here or Right Mouse click to save this Episode as an audio mp3 file Click on the appropriate link below to subscribe, share or download our iPhone App

Welcome to the Paul McCartney love fest. Maybe one of his best songs, best vocal performances, best piano songs? Written as homage to the 60s and The Beatles career, You Never Give Me Your Money is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a medley within ‘THE’ medley on Abbey Road and it’s amazing.A lot of topics in this episode! Why does Abbey Road sound so good? Jay discusses. Who was this song written about and how does it echo the 60s? How does it indicate a look ahead into Paul’s solo career? Billy discusses. George Martin’s advice to Paul on this song? Think symphonically. And boy, did he.Is Paul the greatest untrained musician of the rock era? Billy and Jay discuss the genius that is Paul McCartney. You’ll also hear a heartfelt discussion between Billy and Jay about playing this song live.Enjoy our deep dive into this fantastic song. Of course, after we peel all of the layers of this song, Billy and Jay give this one extremely high marks. Know where to go…nowhere to go? Well the yellow lorries slow. Find us a better Beatles song than this one - we don’t think you can! And remember, hold on to your gear!www.billymcguigan.com/beatlessongpodcast

Saved from wrath. If Jesus died for us while we were still enemies with God, won't He deliver us, His children, from the judgment to come on earth? Is Paul suggesting a pre-tribulation rapture?

Is Paul really advocating for full submission to governing authorities in Romans 13? Is he really promoting obedience in the face of injustice? Listen as Dave walks us through Romans 13 to look at how Paul was teaching these followers of Jesus to navigate their relationship with the Roman empire.

Paul calls Timothy (and Christians) to "fight the good fight." COnsidering that Jesus taught Christians to turn the other cheek, this command raises some important questions: Who should Christians fight and how should they fight? Is Paul using figurative language hear to reveal a deep spiritual truth, or should we all be looking for somebody to punch in the nose?

Paul calls Timothy (and Christians) to "fight the good fight." COnsidering that Jesus taught Christians to turn the other cheek, this command raises some important questions: Who should Christians fight and how should they fight? Is Paul using figurative language hear to reveal a deep spiritual truth, or should we all be looking for somebody to punch in the nose?

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Is Paul's famous Areopagus speech in Acts 17 a model for the Church's engagement with other religions? How so, or how not? Today's Episode of Greystone Conversations introduces our listeners to the Rev. Dr. Flavien Pardigon. Dr. Pardigon is a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) who teaches at a variety of theological institutions on four different continents and is a Greystone Associate Fellow in New Testament. Dr. Pardigon has investigated the above question at the convergence point of New Testament studies, missiology, and the philosophy of regions. He does so especially in his 2019 book Paul Against the Idols: A Contextual Reading of the Areopagus Speech (Pickwick Publications).From the book description, we read: “The story of Paul’s visit to the city of Athens with its speech delivered before the Areopagus council is one of the best-known and most-celebrated passages of the Acts of the Apostles. Being the only complete example of an apostolic address to 'pure pagans' recorded, it has consistently attracted the attention of historians, biblical scholars, theologians, missionaries, apologists, artists, and believers over the centuries.Interpretations of the pericope are many and variegated, with opinions ranging from deeming the speech to be a foreign body in the New Testament to acclaiming it as the ideal model of translation of the Christian kerygma into a foreign idiom. At the heart of the debate is whether the various parts of the speech must be understood as Hellenistic or biblical in nature—or both.Paul Against the Idols defends and develops an integrated contextual study of the episode. Reading the story in its Lukan theological, intertextual, narrative, linguistic, and historical context enables an interpretation that accounts for its apparent ambivalence. This book thus contributes to the ongoing hermeneutical and exegetical scholarly discussions surrounding this locus classicus and suggests ways in which it can contribute to a Christian theology of religions and missiology."Those who find this conversation valuable might consider joining an upcoming Greystone micro-course with Dr. Pardigon on the Areopagus speech of Acts 17 and its implications for ministry and for the philosophy of religions. Look for more information on this event in the coming weeks. This micro-course will also be available to all Greystone Members upon its completion. Become a member today for unlimited access to the growing Greystone Connect library.

EXTRAORDINARY | series of talks | week 3   In 1 Corinthians 3:3 Paul calls out the believers at Corinth by saying, "...Are you not acting like mere humans?" What is happening here? Is Paul implying that something more than acting like a "mere human" is not only possible but expected for children of God? If we aren't "mere humans" then what are we? And how does this reality affect how we think, interact, serve, live, and love? Listen in as Pastor Katherine talks through some of these things and challenges us to tap into the extraordinary ability we have because the spirit of the living God lives inside us!    

#BLMMarty, Brent, Jake, and Ted are in-studio at CAM this week, joined by special guest Paul Bills, mayor of Wesleyville!(After this episode was recorded, but before release, McDowell High School Senior Football Player Johnny Huebel suffered a brain aneurysm on the sideline during a game on September 25. Our studio guest this week, Paul Bills, recently had a second surgery for this after suffering the same thing back in 2018. Please consider donating to Johnny's GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/y2p6m2  )Mayor Bills talks to us about number of topics, including Wesleyville's ordinance banning livestock within the borough, but allowing exotic pets that are registered. Listen in to find out the hilarious reason why!What's the best restaurant in Wesleyville? Why do none of them take cards?Is Paul the head of Wesleyville's government? Or a head of state? Brent asks him the tough questions.On personal notes, Paul talks about his big break at the Erie Playhouse and what classic rock anthem got him his first part. Paul suffered a brain aneurysm a few years ago, and he shares the story of how Ian Brady, a student at Pitt and local resident, offered up his apartment to Paul's family while Paul was in the hospital. No talk with Paul would be complete without Brent talking smack to him about Paul's beloved Denver Broncos and the beating that they took from the Steelers in week 2. The Beer Segment: East Side Beers in the House! It's Vic Secret Haze from Nostrovia Brewing, courtesy of Paul Bills. It's a very drinkable 5.0% ABV that we gave a 4/5 (recommended) rating! Check it out!================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.buzzsprout.com www.patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast - It's back!================================================================================Our theme song is composed and performed by Warehouse 11: Guitars by Brian Blake, drums by Dave Blake, bass by Chris Owochttps://www.facebook.com/Warehouse11Band/ http://www.warehouseelevenband.yolasite.com/================================================================================www.idiotvillepodcast.comwww.facebook.com/idiotvillepodcastinstagram: idiotvillepodcastTwitter: @BrentNLibery, @TheRealJakeNew1, @Dill_spears, @TedBrogan2, @MartyBalawkayidiotvillepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Facebook group!The first person to read this far and tweet a screenshot with the phrase "Karate Dancing" to @Dill_Spears wins an Idiotville Prize Pack!Support the show (http://Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast)

Every Friday at 1pm PT! 0:00 Introduction 1. 0:04 Must we speak in tongues in order to be saved? 2. 11:39 Does Scripture authorize only one cup during the Lord's Supper? How should we face different government regulations of Eucharist? (E.g. forbidden one cup drinking.) 3. 14:35 What are your thoughts on the book of 1 Enoch? 4. 17:36 A friend just told me he doesn't believe that the Bible is historically accurate (ex. The Exodus, flood). Any advice on resources to help him? 5. 21:26 Can you please explain the parable about using your talents, and how we can be sure about what our gifts are? 6. 25:44 What are your thoughts on the Lutheran Church? Is the liturgy/tradition a hindrance to the Gospel and true repentance, or is there any value in it? 7. 28:59 How do you understand 1 Thess. 5: 23? Is Paul saying that every person has a distinct spirit, soul, and body, or just that everyone has a material and immaterial nature? Also, how are spirit & soul different? 8. 31:41 People often use Proverbs 18: 21 to say that our words have power, and that we can use them to speak things into existence. Is that the true meaning of the verse? Are there any verses that support that point? 9. 36:17 What does it mean that God made the world through the Son in Hebrews 1:1-2? Is using the word “through” different than using the word “by”? 10. 40:04 How do I know the Holy Spirit? Are there any teachings about having a relationship with Him which are not focusing only on the gifts? 11. 42:20 Would it be appropriate for a Christian to attend a same-sex "wedding" of a family member/friend, or would that express acceptance of the union? 12. 43:46 For several years, when thinking about the afterlife, I've felt strong anxiety and I fear that these feelings might indicate that I don't love God. Any thoughts and/or tips on this? 13. 49:29 Do you think there is such a thing as neutral/common ground in apologetics? Or are our presuppositions so important that they have to be addressed before any evidence may be be examined, as presups say? 14. 52:29 How do you think biblically about RPG video games such as Elder Scrolls? Most RPGs you can play as a Warlock using fantasy magic. Does the content and nature of a game affect your game choice? 15. 57:19 Is there scientific evidence that speaking in tongues real? 16. 57:58 Can you please explain what Jesus meant when He said to sell your cloak and buy a sword in Luke 22: 36? 17. 1:00:35 I'm confused about fasting...should all Christians fast from time to time as a reminder that God is our true need? I've just never felt compelled to skip meals to grow closer to God. 18. 1:04:18 Hi Pastor Mike, I was wondering how the pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate changing their staffs into snakes as Aaron did when accompanied by Moses in Exodus. 19. 1:07:19 How would you respond to a person who sees the Church as a historically bloody and evil organization? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

Every Friday at 1pm PT! 0:00 Introduction 1. 0:04 Must we speak in tongues in order to be saved? 2. 11:39 Does Scripture authorize only one cup during the Lord's Supper? How should we face different government regulations of Eucharist? (E.g. forbidden one cup drinking.) 3. 14:35 What are your thoughts on the book of 1 Enoch? 4. 17:36 A friend just told me he doesn't believe that the Bible is historically accurate (ex. The Exodus, flood). Any advice on resources to help him? 5. 21:26 Can you please explain the parable about using your talents, and how we can be sure about what our gifts are? 6. 25:44 What are your thoughts on the Lutheran Church? Is the liturgy/tradition a hindrance to the Gospel and true repentance, or is there any value in it? 7. 28:59 How do you understand 1 Thess. 5: 23? Is Paul saying that every person has a distinct spirit, soul, and body, or just that everyone has a material and immaterial nature? Also, how are spirit & soul different? 8. 31:41 People often use Proverbs 18: 21 to say that our words have power, and that we can use them to speak things into existence. Is that the true meaning of the verse? Are there any verses that support that point? 9. 36:17 What does it mean that God made the world through the Son in Hebrews 1:1-2? Is using the word “through” different than using the word “by”? 10. 40:04 How do I know the Holy Spirit? Are there any teachings about having a relationship with Him which are not focusing only on the gifts? 11. 42:20 Would it be appropriate for a Christian to attend a same-sex "wedding" of a family member/friend, or would that express acceptance of the union? 12. 43:46 For several years, when thinking about the afterlife, I've felt strong anxiety and I fear that these feelings might indicate that I don't love God. Any thoughts and/or tips on this? 13. 49:29 Do you think there is such a thing as neutral/common ground in apologetics? Or are our presuppositions so important that they have to be addressed before any evidence may be be examined, as presups say? 14. 52:29 How do you think biblically about RPG video games such as Elder Scrolls? Most RPGs you can play as a Warlock using fantasy magic. Does the content and nature of a game affect your game choice? 15. 57:19 Is there scientific evidence that speaking in tongues real? 16. 57:58 Can you please explain what Jesus meant when He said to sell your cloak and buy a sword in Luke 22: 36? 17. 1:00:35 I'm confused about fasting...should all Christians fast from time to time as a reminder that God is our true need? I've just never felt compelled to skip meals to grow closer to God. 18. 1:04:18 Hi Pastor Mike, I was wondering how the pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate changing their staffs into snakes as Aaron did when accompanied by Moses in Exodus. 19. 1:07:19 How would you respond to a person who sees the Church as a historically bloody and evil organization? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

Every Friday at 1pm PT! 0:00 Introduction 1. 0:04 Must we speak in tongues in order to be saved? 2. 11:39 Does Scripture authorize only one cup during the Lord's Supper? How should we face different government regulations of Eucharist? (E.g. forbidden one cup drinking.) 3. 14:35 What are your thoughts on the book of 1 Enoch? 4. 17:36 A friend just told me he doesn't believe that the Bible is historically accurate (ex. The Exodus, flood). Any advice on resources to help him? 5. 21:26 Can you please explain the parable about using your talents, and how we can be sure about what our gifts are? 6. 25:44 What are your thoughts on the Lutheran Church? Is the liturgy/tradition a hindrance to the Gospel and true repentance, or is there any value in it? 7. 28:59 How do you understand 1 Thess. 5: 23? Is Paul saying that every person has a distinct spirit, soul, and body, or just that everyone has a material and immaterial nature? Also, how are spirit & soul different? 8. 31:41 People often use Proverbs 18: 21 to say that our words have power, and that we can use them to speak things into existence. Is that the true meaning of the verse? Are there any verses that support that point? 9. 36:17 What does it mean that God made the world through the Son in Hebrews 1:1-2? Is using the word “through” different than using the word “by”? 10. 40:04 How do I know the Holy Spirit? Are there any teachings about having a relationship with Him which are not focusing only on the gifts? 11. 42:20 Would it be appropriate for a Christian to attend a same-sex "wedding" of a family member/friend, or would that express acceptance of the union? 12. 43:46 For several years, when thinking about the afterlife, I've felt strong anxiety and I fear that these feelings might indicate that I don't love God. Any thoughts and/or tips on this? 13. 49:29 Do you think there is such a thing as neutral/common ground in apologetics? Or are our presuppositions so important that they have to be addressed before any evidence may be be examined, as presups say? 14. 52:29 How do you think biblically about RPG video games such as Elder Scrolls? Most RPGs you can play as a Warlock using fantasy magic. Does the content and nature of a game affect your game choice? 15. 57:19 Is there scientific evidence that speaking in tongues real? 16. 57:58 Can you please explain what Jesus meant when He said to sell your cloak and buy a sword in Luke 22: 36? 17. 1:00:35 I'm confused about fasting...should all Christians fast from time to time as a reminder that God is our true need? I've just never felt compelled to skip meals to grow closer to God. 18. 1:04:18 Hi Pastor Mike, I was wondering how the pharaoh's magicians were able to duplicate changing their staffs into snakes as Aaron did when accompanied by Moses in Exodus. 19. 1:07:19 How would you respond to a person who sees the Church as a historically bloody and evil organization? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

Romans 9 is a favorite proof text of Calvinists to support their idea of unconditional election. But is that what the text is really saying? Is Paul teaching that God only wants some saved and others damned, and chastises anyone who dare say that such a thing is unjust? In this episode, Mr. Minton shows how, when Romans 9 is taken in context with the rest of Paul's letter, a very different interpretation emerges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evan-minton/support

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/207/29 On todays Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank examines a quote from Steve Jobs, the former chairman, chief executive officer, and co-founder of Apple who passed away in 2011. Jobs is quoted as saying, Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. But upon reading that quote, Hank thought about a change he would make to apply the quote to himself, which is that knowing that he would live forever in eternity is the most important realization he has ever encountered to guide him into making the major choices in this life. Because everything, all externalitiespride, embarrassment, fear of failureevaporate in the face of immortality, leaving only what is truly important in light of eternity. Hank also answers the following questions: It seems like 1 Corinthians chapter 8 says that it is acceptable to eat meat that was sacrificed to idols, but chapter 10 tells us to not eat of it. Can you explain this? In Romans chapter 14, Paul allows some liberty to observe days if a person has that conviction. Is Paul limiting that to the weekly Sabbath, or is he extending that to Jewish feast days? Could you give me an example of a typological prophecy? If a man of God is divorced, are they able to remarry and operate in certain offices like Deacon and Elder? What does it mean to obey Gods commandments?

The Apostle Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy 2:11-12 can be confusing for readers today. Is Paul instructing women to remain totally silent in church? Today, Matthew Dudreck helps us rightly understand this passage. Submit a biblical or theological question of your own by calling 1-800-607-9386 or by emailing an audio recording of your question to askligoniervm@ligonier.org. You can also receive real-time answers through our online chat service at https://ask.Ligonier.org/. Read the transcript: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast-episodes/does-1-timothy-212-apply-today/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast/donate/

Welcome to the "PTG:POWERCAST," a podcast where Paul, Andy, and Kevin talk about gaming, as well as some personal stories and quips!In this episode:*We hit our 200th game! Our beginnings to game 200. *Biggest accomplishments thus far. *The best/worst games we've played on the channel. *The 8-bit burnout theory, and where to go from here. *The burning question: Is Paul or Andy the better player?! *And so much more!We hope you'll listen in, and join us! Send us your thoughts on the subjects, or suggestions on topics to discuss! We'd love to hear from you!Catch the “Power Trip Gaming: Powercast” on iTunes, Stitcher, and other podcasting sites!Use "Powertripgaming.tv" to come directly to the channel to watch all of our other videos and shenanigans!Click to Subscribe http://bit.ly/PowerTripSubscribeLike us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PowerTripGamingFollow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/PowerTripGaming

Bodacious and Nug butt heads on TE. Who's all in on the Cowboys? I bet it's not who you think it is. Is Paul's prediction at RB the money pick? Tune in, give us your thoughts!

Does Big Ed deserve to be on pillow talk? Is Brittany looking thicker than a snicker lately? Is Charlie really fat according to Andrei or is it the alcohol talking? Is Paul really out there networking? Join the conversation through our Twitter and Instagram accounts (90dayfiancewtf). We look forward to your WTF moments! We are now on Twitter, as @90dayfiancewtf and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfextra If you like listening to us talk about #90dayfiance, wait till you hear what we have to say about other TV shows, movies, documentaries, tabloids, gossips, conspiracies and more. We really hope you are enjoying our podcast. We are constantly trying to improve for our listeners. Do engage with us through our Instagram @90dayfiancewtf or email us at 90dayfiancewtf@gmail.com Feel free to fact-check us or simply share your thoughts, comments, rants and feedback! ------------------------------ Intro & Outro music: Missing Someone by Dj Quads @aka-dj-quads Music provided by Free Music for Vlogs youtu.be/sMpSfJFfxdc ------------------------------ Contact the artist: Johanlilja@live.se twitter.com/DjQuads www.youtube.com/channel/UC08R... www.instagram.com/djquads/

Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 7. “Those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short.” Is Paul for or against marriage? In chapter 7 the Apostle charts a middle course, not for the sake of compromise, but with a view to both the present circumstances as well as the unchanging fundamentals. Marriage, sex, and family are good gifts from God, central to His created order. Yet in the midst of famine, political turmoil, and impending war & disaster, it was not a good time to start a family. Paul offers pastoral counsel that focuses on how God has called us, not our own desires or individualistic preferences. By God’s own faithfulness in Christ, we know grace in this major part of our lives.

Are you an airline that dominates all the flights at a particular airport (e.g. Delta in Atlanta)? Are you a global beer conglomerate that controls half the beer brands on the planet? Or, are you a gloomy corporate type that owns half the funeral parlors in America? If so, then YOU might be an oligopolist.    No, this isn’t a new Jeff Foxworthy routine with a decidedly Econ 101 vibe—it’s a conversation with Denise Hearn (co-author of The Myth of Capitalism: Monopolies and the Death of Competition) about the limits of competition in our market economy.    How does this relate to money and happiness? Well, it’s yet another gut-check for us to examine the world in which we live and to question the narratives that drive our lives. Is America really a meritocracy? Are our markets really free? Is Paul's success a product of his hard work or the result of having truly fabulous hair? If nothing else, asking these questions will make us more aware of the forces that shape our lives, for better or worse. Also, you’ll get to hear Paul make healthcare jokes so insanely dumb that his guest doesn’t know whether to laugh with him or at him.     You will not need a PhD in economics to follow the conversation. All you need to remember is that feeling you feel when you realize a roundtrip ticket to Cincinnati (a market dominated by Delta) is $700, but a ticket to market also served by Southwest Airlines is $114.     Denise Hearn's writing has been featured in publications like the The Washington Post, Quartz, and The Globe and Mail. She has presented to over 50,000 people around the world at venues including the Oxford Union, Bloomberg, and the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club. She holds an MBA from the Oxford's Saïd Business School where she co-chaired the Social Impact Oxford Business network, and has a BA in International Studies from Baylor University. She resides in Seattle with her husband, and enjoyed hiking, singing and breaking conversational norms at parties. (Ha!)   Learn more about Denise on her website.  Find out more about Crazy Money and Paul Ollinger on his website and/or follow him on the socials:  • Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/ Produced and edited by Mike Carano If I were you, I would have stopped reading way up above the links to my social accounts, but you're still here. Why? Don’t you have anything more interesting to do? Well, while you’re here, email me on paul@crazymoneypodcast.com to suggest future guests or to tell me the best thing that’s happened to you since March 15 and I’ll mention it on next week’s show. (Just putting that here means I’m going to get spammed by a bunch of hackers from former Soviet republics.)   Okay, really. Go do something. Listen to another one of my interviews. Or write a kind review of the show taking care to mention my rare combination of intellect, wit, and humility.    Have a good day. 

In this week's episode, I answer questions about alien life, why the ISS is at its current altitude, and of course, many questions about black holes. 00:00 Start 00:11 How do we know it's life? 02:00 Could smaller planets form directly? 04:33 Any way to service Hubble? 05:55 Boost the station up? What does that mean? 07:18 If you went the speed of light to 10 light-years away... 08:40 Will we change our DNA? 11:34 Is Paul really a Doctor? 15:13 Have any stars gotten closer than Alpha Centauri? 16:13 Why can't you escape an event horizon? 17:30 Are black holes a singularity? 19:44 Why have we found so many hot Jupiters? 22:25 Why is ISS at its current altitude? Want to be part of the questions show? Ask a short question on any video on my channel. I gather a bunch up each week and answer them here. Our Book is out! https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Today-Ultimate-Viewing-Cosmos/dp/1624145442/ Audio Podcast version: ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/universe-today-guide-to-space-audio/id794058155?mt=2 RSS: https://www.universetoday.com/audio Weekly email newsletter: https://www.universetoday.com/newsletter Weekly Space Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-KklSGlCiJDwOPdR2EUcg/ Astronomy Cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHI67dh9jEO2rvK--MdCSg Support us at https://www.patreon.com/universetoday More stories at https://www.universetoday.com/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fcain Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/universetoday Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universetoday Instagram - https://instagram.com/universetoday Team: Fraser Cain - @fcain / frasercain@gmail.com Karla Thompson - @karlaii / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEItkORQYd4Wf0TpgYI_1fw Chad Weber - weber.chad@gmail.com

Episode 383 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. How should Christians handle panhandlers? Are there Biblical principles for giving to people who come to us and look down and out? 2. I’m really confused about predestination in Ephesians 1. Is Paul saying that everyone who is saved is predestined? 3. I was raised in a Christian family, but I have only been actively following Jesus for the last couple of years, since I started college. What I have discovered is that it seems really hard to make progress as a Christian. Is it normal for Christians to struggle with the same sins over and over?  4. Where was Jesus for the 3 days after he died on the cross. I happen to believe that he went to hell to pay the full price for our sins. I would love to know what you guys think. I have a few Scriptures in mind when I think about my answer. In Luke, Jesus said he had not yet ascended to his Father after his resurrection and thus he did not go to heaven? He also said that as Jonah was in the belly in the whale so shall the son of man be. Paul said that he who ascended first descended. And cursed is everyone who hangs upon a tree. I’m under the perspective that he paid the full price, which was hell. Resources Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel by Michael Horton The God Who Gives: How the Trinity Shapes the Christian Story by Kelly M. Kapic