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Employee disengagement is at an all-time high—both at work and at home. Post-COVID, many individuals continue to struggle with isolation, even in a world that no longer requires physical separation. As Christ-followers, we understand that true flourishing happens through connection and community; indeed, iron sharpens iron. It's time to break the cycle. Together, we can encourage employees to reengage in their workplaces, homes, and communities. Enter Kristoffer Popovitch, whose passion for workplace chaplaincy offers a pathway to overcoming isolation and fostering thriving environments. In this episode, Mark and Kristoffer explore strategies to reenergize workplaces by focusing on three transformative areas: Building a Positive Culture Workplace chaplains demonstrate that employees matter beyond their productivity. This creates an atmosphere where people feel valued and cared for. Prioritizing Employee Mental Health With mental health reaching crisis levels nationwide, chaplain services provide much-needed support, addressing emotional and spiritual well-being. Creating Ripple Effects Through Faith When employees come to know the Lord, the impact extends beyond the workplace—transforming families, coworkers, and entire communities. It's a win-win for everyone. Kristoffer Popovitch is the Vice President of Operations at Rissinger Resource Group and a dedicated workplace chaplain. With over 33 years of clinical healthcare experience, including 23 years in executive hospital leadership, Kris brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. An ordained minister and lead pastor, Kris also serves on the boards of Knox Theological Seminary and Love Inc. He is a proud husband and father of two adult children who recently married. Join us as we delve into this meaningful conversation about the power of workplace chaplaincy and its potential to transform lives. Concerned about your organization's as-is HR programs? The benefits of having a trusted partner guide you and your team to excellence are invaluable. Contact us today. You and your employees will be glad you did. Rise with us by implementing our high-performance remote human-resource programs to help find great people! E-mail us here. Mark A. Griffin is president and founder of IHN HR. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

In this episode, we welcome Lee Ann Mancini, author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ, Bible professor, and advocate for equipping parents and ministry leaders to guide the next generation in building a strong foundation in faith. Lee Ann shares insights from her extensive research and personal experience as a mother of two adult children and discusses the pressing challenges families face today in a culture increasingly hostile to biblical truth. Lee Ann dives into: • The alarming statistics about young people walking away from faith and the cultural factors contributing to this trend. • Practical steps for parents and grandparents to instill a biblical worldview in their children, starting as early as infancy. • The importance of intentional parenting and creating a family mission statement to guide your home. • How to navigate difficult topics like gender dysphoria, digital safety, and the influence of media. • Encouragement for parents who feel they've fallen short and actionable ways to move forward with grace and consistency. Lee Ann reminds us that raising children in today's world requires prayer, preparation, and persistence. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or ministry leader, this conversation will inspire you to take an active role in helping the next generation stand firm in their faith. Bio: Author Lee Ann Mancini is the award-winning author and executive producer of the Sea Kids series, which can be viewed on Answers.TV, Pure Flix, Right Now Media, and SeaKidsTV. Lee Ann earned a master's degree in theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Trinity International University), as well as two master's degrees — one in Christian and Classic Studies and one in Biblical and Theological Studies — from Knox Theological Seminary. She serves as an adjunct professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary and hosts the award-winning podcast, Raising Christian Kids.  Anchor Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Connect with Lee Ann: Website: https://leeannmancini.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/raisingchristiankidsministry FB: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingChristianKids Troomi Phone: https://troomi.com ***We're thrilled to hear from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to become part of our podcast community and contribute to the conversation. If you've enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is a quick and easy process. Simply head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening and share your feedback. Your input makes a significant difference!***

On Culture Friday, John Stonestreet talks skepticism and trust in politics, the story behind making The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and children's music for Advent. Plus, the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where students strive to become all that God created them to be and thrive intellectually, socially, and spiritually – until all is made new.Additional support comes from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.WORLD Radio Music of Advent Spotify playlist link:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1oi8824UlZxkjFL6hXSNYT?si=1380cdd74c9f433d

Life after Thursday's cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, political conversations with those “on the other side,” and The Great American Songbook with Bob Case. Plus, Cal Thomas on true thanksgiving, an unexpected guest for dinner, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.And from Dordt University. Service opportunities at Dordt give students a chance to gain practical wisdom for lives of service – until all is made new.

On Washington Wednesday, competing priorities for Republicans in Congress; on World Tour, news from Angola, Uruguay, Laos, and France; and a hostage's story of survival. Plus, a presidential turkey pardon, introducing a new music feature, The Great American Songbook, Janie B. Cheaney on the relative calm since the election, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where students are invited into God's story of restoration; to live, learn, and work together with joyful purpose in all of life - until all is made new.And from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.

A new U.S. administration leads to shifting priorities in Israel, the story of an Israeli grandmother held hostage by Hamas, and a musical tribute to Creation. Plus, Steve Watters on a meaningful Christmas tradition and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.And from Dordt University, where students strive to become all that God created them to be and thrive intellectually, socially, and spiritually – until all is made new.Advent reading resources:Jotham's Journey by Arnold YtreeideThe Mystery Hidden for Ages by Sally MichaelGood News of Great Joy by John PiperCome, Let Us Adore Him by Paul TrippLove Came Down at Christmas by Sinclair FergusonRepeat the Sounding Joy by Christopher AshRecapturing the Glory of Christmas by Albert Mohler, Jr.

Legal Docket, international legal reform; on Moneybeat, tackling the debt crisis; and the WORLD History Book highlights the power of creativity and perseverance. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University. Service opportunities at Dordt give students a chance to gain practical wisdom for lives of service – until all is made new.And from Knox Theological Seminary. Reformed, flexible, integrated certificate and post-graduate degree programs designed for you and your calling in ministry. Request more information about our fully online, accredited programs at Knoxseminary.edu/world.

Thursday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Professor of Philosophy and Theology from Knox Theological Seminary joins us to talk about "An Evening with Dietrich Bonhoeffer", on Wed. October 2, 6 p.m. at CRPC. This lecture will be an illuminating examination of the influential pastor, theologian, and controversial nonconformist in the height of World War II. Everyone attending this educational experience will hear the lecture given by Dr. Sansbury, eat dinner and fellowship together, receive a book for further reading and have time to interact with Knox faculty. An Evening with Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Wed. Oct. 2 - CRPC- Devos ChapelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Knox Theological Seminary. Recorded on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the 44th EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

This is Episode 51 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog of Kepler Education. This episode is a talk given by Dr. Scott Postma titled "The Undeniable and Universal Value of Beauty" at the New England Consortium of Classical Educators in the summer of 2023. Dr. Scott Postma served as a minister for 20 years and as a Christian educator for nearly 30 years. He is currently the president and CEO of Kepler Education. He has earned degrees in the humanities (Ph.D., Faulkner University), Christian and classical studies (M.A., Knox Theological Seminary), religion and English literature (B.S., Liberty University), and creative writing (A.A., College of Southern Nevada).

Dennis talks to Calvin Beisner, former Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Social Ethics at Knox Theological Seminary. His new book is Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Calvin Beisner discusses how there is no climate crisis and how the benefits of using "fossil fuels" far outweigh the costs. An endless amount of holes can be poked in the climate narrative (e.g. Medieval Warm Period). The current changes in climate are not unprecedented. The sun is a key contributor to the cycles of warming and cooling. Up to 50% of the apparent increase in global average temperature over the last century has been happening only in urban areas. We are due for significant global cooling. In fact, warmth is better for human health than cold. The climate catastrophist movement is neofeudal, neocolonial, condemnable, and morally reprehensible. China is playing the West, their aim is to get us to reduce our energy use which reduces our prosperity, part of their plan to fulfill their "hundred year marathon". So much of this is rooted in the (neo)Malthusian worldview. The politics behind "climate change" are dedicated to the destruction of national sovereignty and the replacement of it with a one-world government. Throughout history dominant paradigms have collapsed and that will likely happen with the catastrophic climate change narrative. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Calvin Beisner: Climate Change Policies Leading to World Government #407 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.comDonate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donationsConsult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopoliticseasyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.comEscape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopoliticsPassVult https://passvult.comSociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.comWise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Cornwall Alliance https://cornwallalliance.org DONATE to Cornwall Alliance in the month of April (2024) and get the 'Climate & Energy' book for free https://cornwallalliance.org/givetoday Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism https://www.regnery.com/9781684512676/climate-and-energy About Dr. E. Calvin Beisner Dr. Beisner is Founder, President, and National Spokesman of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, a network of Christian theologians, natural scientists, economists, and other scholars educating for Biblical earth stewardship, economic development for the poor, and the proclamation and defense of the good news of salvation by God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Dr. Beisner was associate professor of historical theology and social ethics at Knox Theological Seminary from 2000 to 2008 and of interdisciplinary studies (focusing on the application of Biblical worldview, theology, and ethics to economics, government, and public policy) at Covenant College from 1992 to 2000. He has been an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, planting a new congregation for the latter and serving on its pastoral staff for three years. He and his wife Debby, an accomplished portrait painter, have seven children and twelve grandchildren. His early childhood in Calcutta, India, where he observed both the beauties of God's creation and the tragedies of poverty, informed his later concerns for caring for both the natural world and the poor. His theological and philosophical studies led to his studying political and economic philosophy and his books Prosperity and Poverty: The Compassionate Use of Resources in a World of Scarcity (1988), an introduction to economics informed by Biblical theology and ethics; Prospects for Growth: A Biblical View of Population, Resources, and the Future (1990), which applied the lessons of the prior book to question...

How do you live as a Christian in a Post-Christian culture? Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Tim Sansbury, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Knox Theological Seminary joins us to talk about the Kingdom Come event March 14-17 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and his Plenary Session topic, A Life Well Led; Demonstrating the Faith in a Post-Christian Society. Kingdom Come Conference - Coral Ridge Pres. Church - March 14-17See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As we go about our missionary encounter with Western culture, we need instruction from the Scriptures. And we need to see the Scriptures from the vantage point of the audience it was written to. There have been more tears cried on the pages of the Psalms than any other book, because it is a book that instructs us about who God is, who we are, and what to do in times of crisis. In the Psalms, we are taught how to look forward to the Messiah's kingdom, how to lament, celebrate, praise, trust, and recognize God's coming King. It is one of the most mysterious books and the most encouraging books, and it can be an interpretive minefield, which is why it helps to have such a renowned Old Testament scholar like Bruce Waltke step in as our guide. Travis and Bruce discuss his most recent book which he co-authored with Fred G. Zaspel, How To Read and Understand the Psalms (Crossway, 2023). Dr. Waltke is one of the preeminent Old Testament scholars, an "ent" of Old Testament studies. He holds a doctorate in Greek and New Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary and a doctorate in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature from Harvard. His teaching career, spanning Dallas Theological Seminary, Regent College, Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary won him a reputation of being a master teacher with a pastoral heart. Dr. Waltke also pastored several churches, lectured at many evangelical seminaries in North America and has spoken at numerous Bible conferences.He is a member of the Committee of Bible Translation of the New International Version and helped translate the New American Standard Version. He served as editor for the Theological Word Book of the Old Testament, The New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis, The New Geneva Study Bible, and Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible.Dr. Waltke has traveled widely as a Bible expositor, as an Area Supervisor for excavations at Gezer, Israel, and as Director of field study trips to the Middle East and the Classical World. He is married and has three grown children.Dr. Waltke has published widely in various scholarly journals and contributed to many scholarly reference volumes.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

Hosted by Scott Manor and Knox Theological Seminary. Recorded on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the 43rd EPC General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit.

Zac Hicks joins James and Andrew today to discuss his latest book Worship by Faith Alone: Thomas Cranmer, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Reformation of Liturgy- a book that demonstrates that the Reformational teaching of ‘faith alone' (or Sola Fide) was the driving force for Thomas Cranmer in his liturgical revision and in his composition of the Book of Common Prayer. Zac Hicks holds a Doctor of Ministry from Knox Theological Seminary. He is a pastor, a songwriter, and music producer. Go to Zac's website to listen to some of his music, as well as to find downloadable resources for music worship leaders.

Kent Lapp talks with Rev. Jon Watson about Ephesians 4:17-32 and the gentile culture, narrative in scripture, the impassability of God, the aseity of God, & more. SHOW LINKS » https://christchurchtn.com/team » https://immanuelnashville.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Jon has a Master of Divinity degree from Knox Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from Edinburgh Theological Seminary. His academic emphasis is in biblical theology, Old Testament theology with a focus on Genesis, and narratology. Jon has spent years serving local churches, including two years as Minister in Training at St. Columba's Free Church in Edinburgh, Scotland (2019–2021). He currently serves as Pastor at Christ Church, which was planted in the north suburbs of Nashville, TN, as of April, 2022. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS » Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ use promo code KLP » Baked & Free: https://www.bakedandfree.com/ CONNECT WITH US » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapppodcast/ » Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thekentlapppodcast » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KentLappPodcast » Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp » Website: https://www.kentlapp.com/ » Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com ABOUT THE KLP The Kent Lapp Podcast features conversations taking you inside the minds of the relentless. A rare blend of raw and polish, levity and depth, the KLP gives you an honest look into the mindsets of the few who refuse to settle. Known for honoring the moment by asking the question of greatest utility, Kent is a seasoned host with a knack for putting guests at ease while mining for the goods. Get the insight and inspiration you need to take the next step as we explore mindset, method, meaning, men's health & more. WATCH/STREAM » Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thekentlapppodcast » Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw » Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc » Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl » Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt » Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/y75uy96u » Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yburnrld » Amazon Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y7lszt2f

Have you ever witnessed someone speaking in tongues and found yourself perplexed or intrigued? Perhaps you grew up in a church where it was a common practice, or maybe you stumbled upon it unexpectedly, leaving you with a mix of emotions and unanswered questions. Speaking in tongues has long been a controversial and captivating phenomenon, sparking curiosity and debates among believers and skeptics alike.In this episode, we are excited to welcome back Greg Hall, an adjunct Bible professor and author, as we delve into the fascinating world of speaking in tongues. Whether you're a devout believer, a curious skeptic, or someone seeking to understand the complexities of this spiritual practice, this episode promises to offer insights, provoke thought, and foster respectful dialogue. So, grab a drink, and bring your doubts as we unravel the enigma of speaking in tongues with Greg Hall.LINKSGREGORY D HALLGreg has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Pacific Lutheran University, Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Faith Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Preaching and Teaching from Knox Theological Seminary .Rethinking ScriptureRethinking Scripture PodcastRethinking RestGreg's podcasts on speaking in tongues:38. The Rethinking Babel Project - Pt. 1 39. The Rethinking Babel Project - Pt. 240. The Rethinking Babel Project - Pt. 344. Acts 2 - The Day of Pentecost46. Acts 2 - What Just Happened?53. Acts 9 - What Exactly Happened on the Way to Damascus?54. Acts 10-11 - The Gentile Pentecost59. Acts 18-19 - The Liminal Leftovers of Johnny B.EPISODE DRINKING NOTES:GUINNESSDublin, IrelandStout | 4.2% ABVKRUMELBIER - Pig Minds Brewing Co.Rockford, IllinoisVienna Style Lager | 5.3%BEAK BREAKER - Pelican BreweryPacific City, ORDouble IPA | 9%Support the show––––––––LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite • Facebook • InstagramEmail: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

Joe Purcell (www.joepurcell.org) and his wife Mary, have served as resident missionaries in Asia for more than thirty years, preaching, teaching, pastoring, and planting Bible schools and churches. Before entering ministry, Joe earned a Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and was involved in a private law practice for fourteen years. He then attended Rhema Bible Training Center and entered full-time, Christian ministry. While continuing in ministry, Joe earned two advanced degrees from Knox Theological Seminary: a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (2017) and a Doctor of Ministry Degree (2023). During these decades, Joe has trained ministers and Bible students in numerous countries including Russia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Nepal. More recently, Joe has begun teaching indigenous pastors in Southeast Asia and India how to preach Christ from all Scripture.

Is the Bible sufficient for us in all circumstances? On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Tim Sansbury from Knox Theological Seminary joins us to talk about the upcoming Kingdom Come Conference at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on March 31-April 1, where the Bible calls us to be citizens of the Kingdom of God, and rely on the sufficiency of scripture for our worldview. It will not give us an answer to every question we might have, but we need to be prepared to live with mystery, being humbled that He has not told us everything so there are some things we will not know. Kingdom Come Conference - March 31-April 1 - CRPCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make sure to join us for this awesome broadcast classic where Bob Enyart interviews Jonathan Cahn on the end times, AND for the first 10 minutes of our Bob Enyart End Times seminar. To get the entire seminar, click here! * About this Interview and on this Page: We a'e eagerly looking forward to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but that should not make us vulnerable to fake news, even Christian fake news, and confused Bible teaching... - Rejecting The Harbinger's Claim of Divine Signs (far below) - Leading End Times Preachers All Dyin' of Old Age (just below) - List of the Erroneous Calculated Dates - Last Days vs. Last Minutes - The Timing of Christ's Return has Changed And related BEL Resources: - Debunking the Blood Moon Claims with a Creationist Astronomer - Bob Schedules Meet with End Times Preacher 9/24/17 (after predicted rapture) - BEL Y2K Survival Kit Cuts Power to House (so our wives don't think that were nuts) - Two Decades After 9/11 End Times Predictions Still Pending - Bob Enyart's End Times Seminar filmed four days after 9/11 to a live and "still here" audience!* 2016 Update: If Christian brother Jonathan Cahn would have paid closer attention to Bob's comments in this interview, and had taken this written show summary to heart, he could have averted the embarrassment of his failed prophecy of economic collapse for 2015. Further, at rsr.org/blood-moons#rsr-vs-the-apocalypse-gurus we make our argument that while the predictions of the End Times gurus are systematically wrong, here at Bob Enyart Live and RSR our biblically-based general and science predictions have an uncanny way of being confirmed!  This is a Special Edition of Real Science Radio. * LIST OF LEADING END TIMES PREACHERS * Leading End Times Preachers All Dyin' of Old Age:  The modern end-times movement really took off way back in the 1970s and 1980s. Did all the big-name end times teachers think that they would still be preaching in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, and as a group dying of old age? No, of course not. We discuss this in a series on BEL beginning on May 14th, 2018 for the 70th anniversary of the modern State of Israel. See specifically the program, How to turn perfectly good Scripture into bad predictions. We love these guys, and Bob personally (and literally) sat at the feet of Chuck Smith and Chuch Missler for scores of Bible studies. But clearly, their dying of old age indicates that they got something very wrong in their interpretation of the headlines and the Scriptures...   - Tim LaHaye (90, 1926 - 2016, Left Behind Series) - Chuck Smith (86, 1927 - 2013, founder, Calvary Chapel) - Chuck Missler (83, 1934-2018, end times teacher) - Harold Camping (92, 1921-2013, founder, Family Radio) - Hal Lindsey (91, b. 1929, Late Great Planet Earth) - Noah Hutchings (92, 1922-2015, six decades on Southwest Radio Church) - Irvin Baxter (75, 1945-2020, Endtime Ministries) as described by B.E. - John Hagee (81, b. 1940; recent error: Blood Moons) - Jack Van Impe (88, 1931-2020; had celebrated his 60-year anniversary with Rexella; began in ministry in 1948 and as a preacher in 1952). See Enyart discuss all this with WND readers.  * 2020 Update: * List of the Erroneous Calculated Dates: Here's an example of the never-ending, and so far, universally incorrect, calculating of end times dates by a Christian author, and then another example by the leader of the Jehovah's Witnesses...   * Remember When -- The Dates & The Headlines: Countless Christians were told that the following dates were significant because they represented end-times markers. Thousands of news headlines were misinterpreted prophetically to arrive at these erroneous dates. Of course the Lord will return one day, and hopefully, soon. But confused teachers used events and dates like these to confuse others. - 1850 for the ascent of the Anti-Christ (calculated by London's protestant scholar Robert Fleming, V.D.M in 1701 by adding to 608 A.D. the "1260 days" of Revelation, converting each day to a year - 1948 the nation of Israel is reconstituted in the Middle East - 1957 European Common Market (ECM) established with six nations - 1973 The ECM added three more nations, prophecy teachers added this up to Daniel's "ten toes" - 1980 In the decade of the 80s, three more nations joined the ECM, still adding up to Daniel's ten toes - 1993 The European Union (EU) was formed with 12 nations - 1995 Ten Nation European Alliance (WEU) formed, claimed to be Daniel's 10-toed prophecy - 2001 Islamic terrorist attack on America, claimed to represent the end times - 2010 Ten Nation European WEU decides to disband claimed as major fulfillment of prophecy - 2011 Ten Nation WEU officially disbands and absorbed into the EU - 2016 The now 28-nation EU begins to unravel with the UK's Brexit and Italy's no-confidence vote- 2020 With the U.K. officially out, the EU is down to 27 nations.* Counting Backwards From 2020: It's been... 1,520 years since A.D. 500, the year when Irenaeus, et al, predicted that Jesus would return 1,220 years since A.D. 800, the year when Sextus Julius Africanus predicted Armageddon 1,020 years since A.D. 1000, the year when Pope Sylvester II, et al, predicted the beginning of the end 176 years since 1844 when the early 7th Day Adventists believed Christ would have returned 170 years since 1850 when Robert Fleming, writing in 1700 A.D., calculated the anti-Christ's reign 142 years since 1878 when Jehovah's Witnesses said would be the last year for the church on earth 116 years since 1914 when the Jehovah's Witnesses said it would be the end 99 years since 1921 when the JW's said millions now living will never die 84 years since 1936, the year when Herbert W. Armstrong predicted the end (updated to 1943, '72, '75) 72 years since 1948 when Israel became a nation again after World War II 63 years since 1957 when the European Common Market was Daniel's ten-nation alliance 39 years since 1981 when Chuck Smith, et al, taught the seven-year tribulation would begin 35 years since 1985, the year Lester Sumrall wrote about in his book, I Predict 1985 38 years since 1982, the year Pat Robertson predicted would be the end of the world  32 years since 1988 a generate after Israel became a nation with 88 reasons for the Rapture in '88 26 years since 1994, the year that Harold Camping predicted would start the great tribulation 23 years since 1997, the year that Bishop James Ussher predicted would be the end of the world20 years since 2000, when the Y2K bug was predicted to herald the end times, and when and Lester Sumrall predicted would be the end, and when Jerry Falwell predicted would see God's judgment. 19 years since 2001 when America was attacked on 9/11 13 years since 2007, the year Pat Robertson wrote in 1990 would be the end 6 years since 2014 when the blood moons were supposed to indicate the end times.* Last Days vs. Last Minutes: Many years ago my call screener put through to me someone who told him that the diseases in the world were evidence of the Last Days. The guy, Jim from Columbus, Ohio asked me, "Bob, where do you stand on the Ebola virus?" I answered, "I'm against it." Looking at the news events listed above, when they occurred popular prophecy teachers claimed they represented end times prophecies. Well, it's been a long time since. The "end times" is a lot longer than any of them would have predicted. As we say at Denver Bible Church to those misinterpreting last-days prophecies, "From now only, will you only tell us about the Last Minutes?" Afterall, the most famous end-times teachers are all dying of old age and these last-days interpretations have been around for more than half a century. * The Bible shows the Timing of Christ's Return has Changed: You can link directly to this section as kgov.com/second-coming-timing or kgov.com/second-coming-timing-has-changed. For most folks, before reading this list we recommend praying, "Lord, if Your Word clearly teaches something that I will tend to reject because it conflicts with some of my biases, please help me to be humble before You and willing to challenge my preexisting beliefs." - God Views the End Times Calendar as Changeable: "I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time" Isa. 60:22 - Believers Can Change the Time of Christ's Return: Peter wrote that believers too should set about, "hastening the coming of the day of God" 2 Pet. 3:12 - Even the Length of the Tribulation will Change: Jesus said that, "those days will be shortened" Mat. 24:22 - Like God Shortening His Punishment of Israel: the Old Testament precedents for God shortening the coming Tribulation, include, "choose... seven years... Or... three months... Or... three days' plague..." And David said... "His mercies are great..." So the Lord heeded the prayers for the land, and the plague was withdrawn from Israel. 2 Sam. 24:12-17, 25 - For God Promised Mercy Regardless of Prophecy If...: "The instant I speak concerning a nation [Israel], to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will repent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it." Jer. 18:7-8 (see also a dozen more Category 1 verses like that one, including the next, about Nineveh) - Again, Get This Down, God Promises Mercy Regardless of Prophecy If: "...forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown! [But then] they turned from their evil way; and God repented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it." Jonah 3:10 - Before You Get Through Israel's Villages: "...I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes." Mat. 10:23 (yet this did not happen, because as warned, God changed His plan for Israel; Jer. 18:9-10; Rom. 11) - Some of You Won't Die Until: "there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom." Mat. 16:28 (this didn't refer to the Transfiguration which occurred about a day later; see too Mark 9 and Luke 9; yet they all did die, because God changed His plan for Israel, and grafted in the Gentiles; Jer. 18:9-10; Rom. 11) - John Might Not Die Before: "Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, 'If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?'" John 21:23 - This Generation Won't Pass Until: "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place." Mat. 24:34  (yet that generation did pass away, because God changed His plan for Israel and instead grafted in the Gentiles; Jer. 18:9-10; Rom. 11) - Before Paul, Believers Sold their Homes: "all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need." Acts 4:34-35; 5:1-2 (this behavior, appropriate at the time, changed after Paul's Acts 9 conversion when God grafted in the Gentiles) - Christ's Soon Return Permeated His Teachings: "Sell what you have and give alms" Luke 12:33; "And everyone who has left houses... or lands, for My name's sake..." Mat. 19:29. "...do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on" Luke 12:22. The "ravens... neither sow nor reap" yet "God feeds them" Luke 12:24. "He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff——no bag..." Mark 6:8. "Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your moneybelts..." Mat. 10:9. "Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and... come, follow Me" Luke 18:22. (yet He did not return soon, as He had warned that He may change His mind). And even that Jesus went about all Galilee preaching "the gospel of the kingdom" Mat. 4:23; 9:35; 24:14; Mark 1:14-15 and Jesus said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel [of the kingdom]" Mark 1:15; Mat. 3:2; 4:17 - With Homes Sold, They Became Poor: Remember that "all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them... and they distributed to each as anyone had need." Acts 4:34-35; 5:1-2 - It Was the Converts of the Twelve Who Fell into Poverty:  1 Cor. 16:1–4; 2 Cor. 8:1-9:15; Gal. 2:10; Rom. 15:25–31; Acts 11:27–30; 24:17 for communism quickly fails; the sale of pesonal property was to be a short-term tactic to survive the Tribulation and enter the Kingdom; the Postponement led to their poverty. - Paul's Converts Kept Their Homes and Provided Relief: (The "apostle to the Gentiles" was able to raise relief from his converts) 1 Cor. 16:1–4; 2 Cor. 8:1-9:15; Gal. 2:10; Rom. 15:25–31; Acts 11:27–30; 24:17 to support the believers in Judea who fell into poverty; they hadn't immediately become poor after selling their property, but after the delay in Christ's previously-expected soon return  - God Warned He may Not Give Israel their Kingdom as Prophesied: "And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it, if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will repent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it." Jer. 18:9-10 (see also Jer. 18:7-8; for God, unlike a juvenile judge, does not make empty threats) - One Year Probation Followed Three-Year Earthly Ministry: "'Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree [figuratively, Israel] and find none. Cut it down...' But he answered and said, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.'" Luke 13:7-9 - Daniel's Seventieth Week Suspended: The prophet Daniel's 490-year prophecy (Dan. 9:24-27) of 483 years between the command to rebuild Jerusalem (by Artaxerxes Neh. 2:1-8) until the execution of the Messiah, followed by the next seven years that were to be the Great Tribulation (Mat. 24:15; Mark 13:14); but Israel rejected their resurrected Messiah so as God had warned (Jer. 18:9-10) He changed what He had prophesied for them by postponing both the tribulation and the Kingdom it would usher in. - After the Cross Ten Signs of the Tribulation Were Evident: See chapter 9 of kgov.com/the-plot for details; in the year beginning with Christ's death the signs of the Great Tribulation that occurred included the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, signs and wonders, earthquakes, believers beaten by councils, the laying on of hands to imprison, arrests leading to occasion for testimony, martyrdom, expectation of an abbreviated end times and of the soon appearance of signs in the sun, moon, and stars, irresistible wisdom displayed. - Fulfillment of Prophetic Seven Feasts of Israel Suspended: God ceased the apparent fulfillment of the Feasts of Israel on their very calendar days, for Jesus died on the day the Jews killed the Passover lamb; He was in the tomb during Unleavened Bread; raised on Firstfruits; gave the Holy Spirit on Pentecost; and He "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14, with the Greek saying not "dwelt" but "tabernacled"), likely fulfilling that feast; but the remaining two feasts including Trumpets are yet awaiting fulfillment, as God postponed His prophetic plan for Israel.    - Jesus Hardly Spoke About the End Times Until Just Before the Cross: The apocalyptic Olivet Discourse happened when Jesus said to His disciples, "You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified." Mat. 26:1-2 - God the Son Didn't Know the Timing: and neither did God the Holy Spirit but only the Father, for it is in His purview to decide when Jesus shall return. Just Google: open theism verses, and see Category 15, which includes the following: The Holy Spirit, third person of the Godhead, did not know something that the Father knew, namely, the planned day and hour of the Second Coming Mark 13:32 and of course that lack of knowledge did not negate His divinity for the quantitative attribute of omniscience is not like the absolute qualitative attributes; likewise, no man, no angel, nor even the Son knew, for "of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only" of the persons of the Godhead, with even the Second Person not knowing the timing of the Second Coming which was in the purview of the Father alone Mat. 24:36. - Israel's End Times Signs Not Relevant Today: When the Lord temporarily set aside Israel's Kingdom and their covenant of circumcision and grafted in the Body of Christ with its covenant of grace (this is not replacement theology), God's new sign, so to speak, of the end of the Body of Christ's time on earth is the "fullness of the Gentiles", whatever He means by that, be it a billion believers to populate heaven, or the Gospel preached worldwide, or holiness within the Body, etc.; so that, when "the fullness of the Gentiles has come in" then God will graft Israel back in again, "for God is able to graft them in again", and thereby resume the countdown on their end times calendar; Rom. 11:11-32. - To Read More about the Changed Date of the Second Coming: Click to get a copy of Bob Enyart's life's work, The Plot: An Overview of the Bible is the Key to its Details and review the list of 33 Categories of more than 500 scriptures at opentheism.org/verses. * Tonight on Denver's 7News: Bob Enyart said on 7News to Colorado's ABC audience that Christians who say that the death penalty is immoral are unwittingly accusing God the Father of being unjust, for He required a payment of death to pay for the sin of the world. We thank God for the opportunity to promote the principles of the Gospel on the nightly news! Please also see AmericanRTL.org/death-penalty.    Now Back to the Harbinger: * Enyart & Cahn Agree on the Theme of The Harbinger: Bob Enyart interviews Jonathan Cahn, the NY Times bestselling author of The Harbinger. Bob appreciates Cahn's warning to an America defiant of God but Enyart disagrees with Cahn's claim that 9/11 was a specific sign from God. See just below Bob's notes regarding his reasons for disagreeing with Jonathan Cahn's claims of a specific divine message in the events following the Attack on America.   * Rejecting The Harbinger's Claim of Divine Signs: (This is not meant to be harsh, for we love and appreciate Jonathan Cahn, and though airing a daily radio talk show, we don't want to be like David who became battle hardened; yet, this is meant to be direct.) The last nine minutes of audio on today's program were recorded twelve years ago at an End Times seminar conducted in Winona Lake, Indiana only four days after Sept. 11, 2001. Bob Enyart predicted that sincere Christian authors (who love and honor God and preach the Gospel) would find a Bible passage with a few uncanny similarities to 9/11, and so would claim that therefore Al Qaeda's attack on America was a sign from God. Consider Jonathan Cahn's few parallels (which get repeated often) from Isaiah 9:10 to 9/11 events. In the audio from September 2001, Bob Enyart illustrates how easy this is to claim fulfillment of a prophetic pattern when, compared to the Harbinger, he quoted more, and more significant, 9/11 parallels, not from Isaiah but from Revelation 17 and 18. As one small example, the greater parallel between Scripture and 9/11 is not a sycamore and a fir tree, but Washington DC and NYC debating the patent rights of murdered unborn children so that "the merchants of the earth" can buy and sell the "the bodies and souls of men." So Bob intentionally misinterpreted the Scriptures to show how easily (and even innocently) this is done, and while Cahn's parallels get to select from events over a period of years, Bob's many more prophetic parallels were all fulfilled on the very day of September 11th. Harbinger Expert Critic says: "Bob, I read your analysis this morning and it was dead right on every point." - David James, 3/24/13 The Internet hasn't existed for 2,700 years. Jonathan Cahn's nine harbingers are based on a quote in the Bible of men defiant against God, who, after suffering God's judgment, repeated in utter ignorance, "The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with hewn stone; the sycamores are cut down, but we will replace them with cedars" (Isaiah 9:10). If the web had been forever, a Google search would probably return countless pages recording, after attacks, utterances throughout Judeo-Christian history of that quote. About 18 minutes into the program, Jonathan Cahn says about Isaiah 9:10 and the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that back then, "you don't have anyone quoting the Scripture of judgment." Perhaps, perhaps not. In the very center of the Internet's page of Pearl Harbor Quotes we read Isaiah 9:10, not in the NIV or NASB, because those versions were translated later, but in the King James Version. Cahn chose to present his message in a book of fiction. Not unlike the folks who think Star Wars is real, for many readers, Cahn's literary device blurs the distinction between truth and fiction. The requisite suspension of disbelief necessary to enjoy the elements of the story, a wary reporter, a surprised liaison, and an unnamed prophet with curious ancient seals, works to bias the reader who emerges from the novella into the real world lacking the desire to expend the mental energy necessary for an objective consideration of The Harbinger's theological claims. The first harbinger (i.e., a seal in the book's metaphor) is the 9/11 attack. Cahn says at about 6:30 into today's program that a first attack is a sign of God's judgment and that God's protection will be further lifted if the nation does not repent. Bob suggests to Cahn that not unlike 9/11, Pearl Harbor suffered 3,000 casualties, about 2,400 of whom were killed. We live here, today, and so we are inclined to discount far-flung attacks over the last 2,700 years and view the world, unsurprisingly, through our own eyes. Bob mentioned to Jonathan that years ago he had interviewed the beloved Hal Lindsey who, through a similar here-and-now-centered interpretation, suggested that the Second Coming would be in 1988. (This was not unlike superstitious European Christians who would panic when pestilence coincided with Halley's Comet, nor unlike those who thought Jesus would return on the Y2K computer bug, nor unlike those who thought that lightning strikes signified judgment from Zeus, until that is lightning rods ruined the divine aim. Superstition, sadly, is as rampant among Christian authors as it was among the Greeks who worshiped the pantheon.) We interpret our own suffering as though it were of biblical proportion, as Cahn said at about 21:40, that in addition to the harbingers (signs), America has suffered "economic collapse". Well, collapse means different things to different people. Within 48 hours of our prerecorded interview, Dow Jones reached an all time high, and at the very minute today's show began, Reuters reported, "Housing starts point to growing economic momentum." Compare that just to even recent decimation by tsunami, typhoon, earthquake, and to the countries bankrupted, the millions slaughtered, and tens of millions ruined by war, and even to the billions in Asia and Africa who've truly suffered debilitating poverty. That's economic collapse, whereas if God brought economic sanctions against America, it wouldn't look like a downturn, and it wouldn't primarily hurt the poor and middle class. Given the freedom to be arbitrary, fans of Nostradamus (who apparently predicted the second coming, to America in the year 2013, of Twinkies and Ding Dongs) and Jean Dixon point to fulfillment of prophecy. Ironically, Isaiah 9:10 itself is not even a prophecy, so any claimed fulfillment is metaphorical at best. However, The Harbinger itself fulfilled an actual prophecy, uttered in the very week of 9/11, at that End Times seminar, which predicted that such books would be written :). And I'm not even a prophet. Over a million Americans were killed in the civil and world wars. Weren't those lives worth a Bible verse? Around 25 minutes into the program, Bob agrees with The Harbinger, in that "for Israel, being a prophet was a matter of life or death" (p. 9). Enyart then explains that today, God has withdrawn His accountability system for prophets. Jonathan did not anticipate Bob's statement that stoning a false prophet to death is no longer commanded, nor permitted, by God, as the New Testament says, that with "the priesthood being changed [by Christ], of necessity there is also a change of the law" (Hebrews 7:12). So today, while Christians tend to forget and forgive (often without even admitting) the false prophecies of their brethren, unbelievers have long memories and stumble over our false prophecies and prophetic interpretations.     The actual parallel between Israel and America, regarding 732 B.C. and 2001, is only thematic, not divinely particular. When a nation ignores God, she becomes increasingly weak and vulnerable to destruction from within and without. Contrary to The Harbinger's emphasis (p. 19), this is true for Israel and America and for Italy, Germany, and Argentina. Christians disagree terribly over interpretation of the plain words in the Bible. Realize how loose our interpretations will then be of events! What is the meaning of a flood? An earthquake? An attack? It is God! Or perhaps it's the devil! Or was it, in fact, Osama bin Laden? Jesus disapproved of such interpretations of current events in Luke 13:1-5, and when Enyart debated D. James Kennedy's Professor of New Testament from Knox Theological Seminary, this very passage, regarding 2,000-year-old headlines of murder and a fallen tower, was central to the matter. The Harbinger makes the important observation that, "during national judgment, both the righteous and the wicked perish" (p. 30). Then Cahn writes, thankfully, that God was not with Al Qaeda, but he claimed this as part of the prophetic pattern, in that, God was not with Israel's enemies who attacked her. But again this is arbitrary, for there were plenty of times when God Himself orchestrated the attacks on Israel in punishment for her national adultery. Yet it is wrong to extrapolate from those extraordinary biblical interventions that, therefore, God is the one who orchestrates a molester's rape of a child, or the Holocaust. Attributing to God the designs of the wicked comes close to blasphemy, except that it is done in ignorance, although often, through negligent ignorance. Jonathan Cahn says, rightly I assert, that God was not with Al Qaeda, yet because of a degree of superstition, he then interprets defiance against Islamic terrorism as defiance against God. Is Israel defiant today against God? Yes. (Sadly, like America they are a nation of socialists who defend abortion and homosexuality.) Does that mean that Israel's defiance of Hamas is inherently condemnable? Of course not. Cahn takes a Time magazine reporter's perfectly valid quote as a double entendre, with the entire thrust of the book implying that the defiance is against God, even though it is typically explicitly stated, as in this case, that it is against Islamic terrorists. "Rebuilding Ground Zero was going to be America's statement of defiance," (p. 63, from July 1, 2008) "to those who attacked us."Four days after the attack on American on 9/11, in our End Times seminar at Winona Lake (home of a famous Bible center, Billy Sunday, and a prayer launch pad for Billy Graham's first crusade), I didn't have to stretch the details, as Jonathan does somewhat, to make far greater and more substantive parallels between 9/11 and the book of Revelation. The world trade center, her sins had reached to heaven, the nations, peoples, tongues, and languages, Babylon the great, is fallen, the kings of the earth see the smoke of her burning, standing at a distance for fear of her torment, watching the smoke of her ruin, the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury, her plagues will come in one day, death and mourning, she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her, alas, that mighty city, for in one hour your judgment has come, their commerce has ceased, no merchandising today of gold and silver, precious stones and pearls, silk and scarlet, every kind of object, of wood, bronze, iron, and marble, incense, wine and oil, flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, pork bellies, and bodies and souls of men. For in the previous week, the targets of God's wrath, New York and Washington D.C. were debating the patent rights of the tiniest innocent babies, the embryos destroyed so that their bodies could be harvested and sold, by the Israelis, to businesses around the world, while American financial interests were angered that they may not be collecting the royalties they were demanding. And on the Hudson and in the New York harbor, all who travel by ship, and as many as trade on the sea, stood at a distance and cried out when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, "What is like this great city?" Both can't be correct, but either or both, the Harbinger and the Revelation 17-18 prophetic "parallels", could be wrong. As the above paragraph demonstrates, the more powerful and biblically extensive prophetic interpretation of 9/11 is not The Harbinger, but The Revelation. And that one is certainly wrong! For one, I intended it to be wrong. And secondly, if Revelation 18 was being fulfilled before our eyes on September 11, 2001 that would mean that we are now twelve years into Revelation chapter 19, and by now, the Second Coming should have occurred. So if the strong prophetic parallel (Revelation) isn't true, the weak one (Harbinger) probably isn't true either. Allow me to be petty. A sycamore tree and a Norwegian fir (the claimed sixth and seventh signs) do not come close to the extraordinary depth of substance and parallel between 9/11 and Revelation 17 and 18. Besides (and these are insignificant, but mentioned because such trivialities in reverse, are used in The Harbinger to make its point. The World Trade Center wasn't made of bricks. (On the contrary, it is noted for being the first supertall building to be made without masonry.) And yes, (p. 72) New York City and America rebuilt. But so did Berlin. And Rome, one could say. Destroyed cities throughout history rebuilt, with notable exceptions like Nineveh. Isaiah speaks of many sycamores, not one as at the WTC. And as Cahn acknowledges, that tree destroyed on 9/11 had the same name, sycamore, but it was a different kind of tree; in fact, a different species, and a different genus. And a different family, and a different order. If it were much different, it wouldn't be a tree, one could say. (But then again, what couldn't one say?) Isaiah says the Sycamores (plural, not singular) would be cut down (not crushed) and replaced with woods of cedar, not with a single pine tree. (2014 Update: And as the replacement of the tree was a sign of the end times, so was the removal of the tree, after it died, said Cahn.) The Harbinger also embraces the invalid contradiction of freedom yet being forced, justifying this by saying, "It takes two oars to make a boat go straight" (p. 86). Yes, but that boat illustration presents not even a theoretical contradiction, let alone an actual one. And the world isn't going straight, unless we mean straight to hell. Some of the claimed fulfillments of the prophetic pattern are really the same thing, repeated references to the attack itself, and tower falling, and the rebuilding, and the quoting, in hubris, it is true, of Isaiah 9:10 to rebuild, as by one significant government official who was… John Edwards? That disgraced non-official failed vice-presidential candidate. The 8th harbinger, coming with some peculiar justification in that spoken words are invisible, has to do with the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, which is as it should be because D.C. was also a target (although there was no harbinger from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for that was not an intended target no doubt). A claim repeated about slavery and the civil war is that every drop of shed blood was due to the judgment of God. So then why could the British and much of the world end slavery without a similar judgment? (That could be answered, but would require prophetic interpretations specific to the unique history of each country.) And a biblical hewn stone did not need to be quarried from a mountain, let alone in upstate New York, though that claim adds flavor to the fiction and yet another confirmation of the prophecy! One would think that bureaucracy could not thwart a divine sign. That stone, though, that Jonathan writes so much about, being quarried and celebrated, ended up not as the cornerstone at ground zero but at a suburban office building. For Mayor Bloomberg, et al., changed the One World Trade Center design and diverted one of the harbingers… to Long Island. A few words about Jonathan Cahn. We don't think that we convinced him, nor even gave him pause. Yet, at the same time, we don't think that he loves God any less than we do, nor do we believe that God approves more of us than He does of Cahn. We're just asking God to help us to do our best to rightly divide, and to urge all believers to rightly divide, the Word of Truth. The Ten Commandments judge Roy Moore publicly apologized here on KGOV.com for misinterpreting something as simple as a court ruling. When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the partial-birth abortion "ban", Judge Moore, currently Alabama's chief justice, praised that ruling as a godly pro-life victory. Traveling to Birmingham, Alabama we challenged him to actually read the opinion, and he did, and so admitted that it was the most brutally wicked ruling in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court (and that's saying something). So there's hope for Jonathan too :) The great upside of Cahn's book is its theme, which is the nation's desperate need to turn to God and the horror of losing His blessing, for as Jonathan quoted a Bible commentary, "The defiance of God shuts out immeasurable good" (p. 76). The Harbinger's downside though, is that many of its Christian readers will become even more superstitious. -Pastor Bob Enyart Denver Bible Church (See also Bob's Writings at KGOV.com/writings, and Bob's End Times seminar, and his super fun verse-by-verse study of the Book of Revelation!)  Today's Resources: Bob Enyart's Last Days Bible Studies! Have it your way! You can enjoy Bob's: * Last Days Bible teaching on the end times (downloadable or on MP3 CD) * End Times seminar in Indiana given the week of 9/11 (downloadable or on MP3 CD) * Verse-by-verse studies on 1 Corinthians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians, both of which address rapture passages, or * Bob's Bible Study on The Book of Revelation, or read the End Times chapter in Bob's life's work, * The Plot. With any of these resources, you'll get the benefit of decades of Bible research!* See Our Bible Study Resources: We invite you to check out our theologythursday.com or our monthly subscriptions.

Pastor Aldo Leon discusses the differing views on the topic of 2 Kingdoms with Dr. Robbie Crouse, an ordained minister in the PCA and a professor of Systematic Theology at Knox Theological Seminary. More about Dr. Crouse: https://www.knoxseminary.edu/faculty/dr-robbie-crouse. In this episode, the two discuss the differences of the reformed view of government according to the Westminster Divines vs the modern view of 2 Kingdoms that has drifted from historical views.Our Podcast Archive is located at https://reformationmiami.org/got.

We welcome Dr. O. Palmer Robertson to discuss his new book, Christ of the Consummation, Volume 1: The Testimony of the Four Gospels (P&R Publishing, 2022). In this first of three volumes, Dr. Robertson emphasizes the eyewitness character of the four men who attest to the supernatural in-breaking of the Christ. In the rich tapestry of the Gospels, we see Christ overcome the powers of Satan, gradually unveil his identity by words and works, call and commission disciples, die on the cross, be raised, and ascend to heaven. By each witnessing distinctive aspects of the coming of the King and the establishment of his kingdom, the gospel writers boldly describe a new phase in redemptive revelation. O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is the founder of Consummation Ministries. Previously, he was director and principal of African Bible University in Uganda and taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary. He has also served for many years as a teaching elder in various pastoral roles. He is the author of several books, including The Christ of the Covenants, The Christ of the Prophets, and The Christ of Wisdom, and The Israel of God. In 2008, a Festschrift was published in his honor. The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson, which includes contributions by Bruce Waltke, Richard Gaffin, George W. Knight III, Simon J. Kistemaker, Robert L. Reymond, and Morton H. Smith.

Reformation Day is celebrated by Protestant Christians as the day to recognize and commemorate Martin Luther's nailing his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. What caused the reformation? What were the religious, social, and economic events that were happening in that day? On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, President of Knox Theological Seminary, Dr. Scott Manor and Professor of Biblical Studies, Sam Lamerson join us to discuss how the church should think about reformation today, and are there parts of the reformation that the church has forgotten about and needs to be reminded of?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary:  Lee Ann Mancini and I talk about raising children to have a strong foundation in Jesus. It's her passion to equip parents with valuable resources so they can raise their children to have a strong foundation in Jesus—the only foundation that will last. This is such an important topic given the world we live in and the influences our children are under. We talk about how to help kids with bullying, why forgiveness is important, why kids are walking away from their faith and more. Quotables from the episode: I see how children are walking away from their faith – first priority is the salvation of our children and the preservation of Christianity. Kids are leaving home and being influence by a humanistic perspective from their professors and peers. The enemy of our soul and our children's souls likes to attack at the foundation. We need to give our children spiritual meat, not mild. If our children don't have a solid foundation in Jesus by the age of 10, they are significantly more likely to walk away from their faith. I believe His will for me is to equip all who are raising the next generation to have a strong foundation in Jesus that will last a lifetime. Don't look at the world and have despair – With God's help, we can overcome. God's word tells us the whole narrative, and we only need to walk in faith and spiritual sight. Your kids will reflect the mirror of your character. Our children are our future. We need to rely on the Holy Spirit for their transformation and do all we can to teach them the ways of the Lord. One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to forgive each other. Play is the highest form of science and education for our children. Make today the day that you decide what is most important for raising our children to have a strong foundation in Jesus.  Scripture References: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 NIV: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Psalm 78:5-6 NIV: He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Psalm 51:6 NIV: Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Recommended Resources:  What a Bragger!: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini Forever With Jesus by Lee Ann Mancini A Servant Like Jesus: Adventures Of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini God's Gift: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini God's Easter Miracles: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini I'm Not Afraid: Adventures of the Sea Kids by Lee Ann Mancini 8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child's Intelligences by Kathy Koch, Ph.D.  Five to Thrive: How to Determine if Your Core Needs Are Being Met by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (Even When You're Not Around) by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World by Kathy Koch, Ph.D. Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes…in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky  Parenting is Heart Work by Scott Turansky Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids! by Scott Turansky  Motivate Your Child: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Who Do What They Need to Do Without Being Told by Scott Turansky The Christian Parenting Handbook: 50 Heart-Based Strategies for All the Stages of Your Child's Life by Scott Turansky Toddlers on the Move: Parenting Wisdom for Ages 12-36 Months by Scott Turansky  No More Perfect Kids: Love Your Kids for Who They Are by Jill Savage The Grumble-Free Year: Twelve Months, Eleven Family Members, and One Impossible Goal by Tricia Goyer Calming Angry Kids: Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind by Tricia Goyer BiblicalParentingUniversity.com How to Overcome Grumbling, Complaining, and General Negativity – Episode 64 Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Lee Ann Mancini: Raising Christian Kids Facebook / Facebook Group / Instagram / Podcast / Website Sea Kids Facebook / Instagram Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Lee Ann hosts the award-winning Raising Christian Kids podcast, which can be found on all major platforms, including CounterCultureMom.com, Pray.com, and Edifi.app. Raising Christian Kids is a five to ten-minute podcast that equips and empowers parents, grandparents, teachers, and all who are raising the next generation to have a strong foundation in Jesus. Lee Ann also has an informative webinar presentation that highlights her research and biblical knowledge in this area. “It is first about the salvation of the children and then about the preservation of Christianity.” There is truth to the adage, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!” Lee Ann is an award-winning Christian children's author and Executive Producer of the new animation series Sea Kids, which can be seen on Trinity Broadcasting Network, Pure Flix, Right Now Media, and SeaKidsTv.com.   Lee Ann Mancini received a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Regent University, a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Trinity International University), and two Master's degrees from Knox Theological Seminary in Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian and Classical Studies. She is a professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary teaching Apologetics, Romans, Ministerial Ethics, Prison Epistles, and The Bride of Christ. She holds a board position with South Florida Bible College & Theological. She also holds a board position with the Alexandrian Forum, under the tutelage of Dr. Warren Gage Th.M., J.D., Ph.D., an organization seeking to bring a greater understanding of the Bible by hosting annual Typology Conferences in South Florida dedicated to the theme of Christ as the center of scripture. Her God-given mission and desire are to serve all who are raising the next generation of Christians by preparing the soil to be rich from the womb to age three in which to plant the seeds that grow deep roots from ages four to ten. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

The Two Mikes had a very pertinent discussion regarding our eco-alarmists and what it means for human civilization, if Fossil Fuels were to be eroded from our repertoire of energy production. Ernest Calvin Beisner is an American Christian interdisciplinary scholar and writer in the fields of theology, Christian apologetics, church history, political philosophy, and environmental ethics and stewardship. He is the founder and national spokesman of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. Beisner earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1978, an M.A. in Society with Specialization in Economic Ethics from International College, Los Angeles in 1983, and a Ph.D. in Scottish History with a dissertation on the life and political thought of the 17th-century Scottish Covenanter lawyer and politician Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees from the University of St. Andrews in 2003. He taught interdisciplinary studies at Covenant College from 1992 to 2000 and historical theology and social ethics at Knox Theological Seminary from 2000 to 2008. Dr. Beisner's latest article in The American Thinker marks as one of the most critical pieces in writing that outlines the alarming trouble we could face, should the real eco-terrorists get their way: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/05/must_fossil_fuel_extraction_be_stopped_to_limit_global_warming.html Sponsors Our Gold Guy: https://www.ourgoldguy.com EMP Shield: https://www.empshield.com/?coupon=twomikes www.TwoMikes.com

The Two Mikes had a very pertinent discussion regarding our eco-alarmists and what it means for human civilization, if Fossil Fuels were to be eroded from our repertoire of energy production. Ernest Calvin Beisner is an American Christian interdisciplinary scholar and writer in the fields of theology, Christian apologetics, church history, political philosophy, and environmental ethics and stewardship. He is the founder and national spokesman of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. Beisner earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1978, an M.A. in Society with Specialization in Economic Ethics from International College, Los Angeles in 1983, and a Ph.D. in Scottish History with a dissertation on the life and political thought of the 17th-century Scottish Covenanter lawyer and politician Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees from the University of St. Andrews in 2003. He taught interdisciplinary studies at Covenant College from 1992 to 2000 and historical theology and social ethics at Knox Theological Seminary from 2000 to 2008. Dr. Beisner's latest article in The American Thinker marks as one of the most critical pieces in writing that outlines the alarming trouble we could face, should the real eco-terrorists get their way: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/05/must_fossil_fuel_extraction_be_stopped_to_limit_global_warming.html Sponsors Our Gold Guy: https://www.ourgoldguy.com EMP Shield: https://www.empshield.com/?coupon=twomikes www.TwoMikes.com

On this episode I talk with my brother in Christ, Mark Popovitch. Mark recently graduated from Knox Theological Seminary with an M. Div and I am just starting seminary. We talk about the benefits of having theological training. We also discuss some other interesting things about Mark like that he was a professional umpire and an actor. I pray you are blessed by this episode and encourage to begin your theological training. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org Twitter @mark_popovitch @DarylUpdike @whatareweevenD1 Help support my seminary training http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

On this episode I talk with my brother in Christ, Mark Popovitch. Mark recently graduated from Knox Theological Seminary with an M. Div and I am just starting seminary. We talk about the benefits of having theological training. We also discuss some other interesting things about Mark like that he was a professional umpire and an actor. I pray you are blessed by this episode and encourage to begin your theological training. Christian Podcast Community http://christianpodcastcommunity.org Twitter @mark_popovitch @DarylUpdike @whatareweevenD1 Help support my seminary training http://dupdike.wtstuition.com

Hans von Spakovsky is an authority on a wide range of issues – including civil rights, civil justice, the First Amendment, immigration, the rule of law and government reform -- as a senior legal fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. His analysis and commentary have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Politico, Human Events, National Review Online and Townhall. Along with John Fund, he is the co-author of Who's Counting? How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk, Obama's Enforcer: Eric Holder's Justice Department. And Their newest book is, "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote" TOPIC: This Supreme Court Ruling Will Prove Vital to Defending Voter ID!! E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D., Founder and National Spokesman of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, www.CornwallAlliance.org, author of a dozen books and over a thousand articles, former associate professor of historical theology and social ethics at Knox Theological Seminary and of interdisciplinary studies at Covenant College. TOPIC: Biden's Gas Tax Suspension: Meager Help!

Hans von Spakovsky is an authority on a wide range of issues – including civil rights, civil justice, the First Amendment, immigration, the rule of law and government reform -- as a senior legal fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. His analysis and commentary have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Politico, Human Events, National Review Online and Townhall. Along with John Fund, he is the co-author of Who's Counting? How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk, Obama's Enforcer: Eric Holder's Justice Department. And Their newest book is, "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote" TOPIC: This Supreme Court Ruling Will Prove Vital to Defending Voter ID!! E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D., Founder and National Spokesman of The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, www.CornwallAlliance.org, author of a dozen books and over a thousand articles, former associate professor of historical theology and social ethics at Knox Theological Seminary and of interdisciplinary studies at Covenant College. TOPIC: Biden's Gas Tax Suspension: Meager Help!

Hosted by Knox Theological Seminary. Recorded on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the 42nd EPC General Assembly.

In the Christian faith, Passion Week, the week leading to Easter Sunday, is commemorated with notable importance, honoring the acts of Jesus Christ in the days before His crucifixion and resurrection. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Knox Theological Seminary, Dr. Sam Lamerson joins us to give us a historical perspective on Passion Week and answer some questions we may have. Was the Last Supper a Passover meal? Why do we call it "Good Friday?" What's good about it? What is the strongest evidence in favor of the resurrection? Don't miss this important discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features a rare mix of profoundly practical advice for today and keen insight into the ancient history of the church. Dr Gerald Bray speaks with Mike Neglia about how to preach the Psalms as a guest speaker and also some encouragements (and cautions) from the life of one of the early church's greatest preachers; John Chrysostom,Visit our social media for a chance to win a copy of Preaching the Word with John ChrysostomJohn of Antioch, later called “chrysostomos” (“golden mouth”), preached over 600 extant sermons. He was one of the most prolific authors in the early Church, surpassed only by Augustine of Hippo. His example and work has inspired countless Christians through the ages.In Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom, through a combination of storytelling and theology, Gerald Bray reflects upon 1,500 year-old pastoral wisdom from one of church history's most prolific Christ-centered preachers. Chrysostom's eloquent preaching and influence on Christian teaching left a legacy that is still recognized today.View previous Lexham Press authors here:https://lexhampress.com/ExpositorsGerald Bray is research professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School and distinguished professor of historical theology at Knox Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books and the editor of the Anglican journal Churchman. You can view his books here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17859216.Gerald_Brayand read a biographical interview here: https://www.beesondivinity.com/blog/2021/faculty-feature-Gerald-BrayResources Mentioned: A Balance of Exegesis, Exposition, and Application - Gerald Bray Presented by Beeson Divinity School and the Lily Endowment Initiative to Strengthen the Quality of Preaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKx4eW12I94&t=2186sRecommended Episodes:Learning from Church History - Armando Garcia (John Chrysostom features in this one) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/4/14/episode-101-learning-from-church-history Learning from the Puritans - Dr Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritansPreaching the Psalter as a Book - Lindsay Kennedy : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/15/preaching-the-psalter-as-a-book-lindsay-kennedy

This week we interviewed worship leader and pastor Zac Hicks. We discussed his book, The Worship Pastor, CCLI, how to support artists in the church and more!!! Zac Hicks (D.Min., Knox Theological Seminary; M.Div., Denver Seminary; B.A., Biola University) has been pastoring and leading worship for over two decades in churches all across the US—Hawaii, California, Colorado, Florida, and most recently Alabama. He is author of The Worship Pastor (Zondervan, 2016) and Worship By Faith Alone (IVP Academic, forthcoming). A songwriter and producer, Zac's music is streaming everywhere. Zac's passions include the intersection of old and new in worship, the pastoral dimensions of worship leading, and recovering the gospel-centered theology of the Reformation for the sake of worship renewal. JM's Album Of The Week: Hovvdy - True Love Bradford's Book Club: God's Very Good Idea: A True Story of God's Delightfully Different Family (Tales That Tell the Truth) by Trillia Newbell

Drawing on decades of teaching Old Testament in seminary settings around the world, Dr. O. Palmer Robertson of Knox Theological Seminary in Ft. Lauderdale views Christ and the covenants, walking the listener methodically through God's unfolding plan from a studied biblical-theological perspective.Original publication date: Jun 25, 2002

Drawing on decades of teaching Old Testament in seminary settings around the world, Dr. O. Palmer Robertson of Knox Theological Seminary in Ft. Lauderdale views Christ and the covenants, walking the listener methodically through God's unfolding plan from a studied biblical-theological perspective.Original publication date: Jun 25, 2002

Plato & Augustine by Knox Theological Seminary https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plato-augustine/id925796540?fbclid=IwAR2mdnvfWjuah6PLIrJQWYt-_ZQWg8r4SLaVVFwLmFLzBISb743B3-O2fzgAwakening Wonder: A Classical Guide to Truth, Goodness & Beauty by Stephen R. Turley PhDhttps://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Wonder-Classical-Goodness-Education/dp/1600512658The Core: Teaching Your Child the Foundations of Classical Education by Leigh A. Bortinshttps://www.amazon.com/The-Core-Leigh-A-Bortins-audiobook/dp/B00TYUI58Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36KQ53OZF6WAR&dchild=1&keywords=the+core+by+leigh+bortins&qid=1627697211&sprefix=The+Core+by+Le%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=8-1The Republic by Plato (Allan Bloom Translation)https://www.amazon.com/Republic-Plato-Second/dp/0465069347/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3K2ZUYMTWNLN8&dchild=1&keywords=the+republic+allan+bloom&qid=1627697411&s=books&sprefix=the+republic+alla%2Cstripbooks%2C181&sr=1-2

Dr. Mark Gignilliat from Knox Theological Seminary discusses the book of Psalms.This weeks reading:6/30 Psalms 78:25-727/1 Psalms 79-827/2 Psalms 83-867/3 Psalms 87:1-89:377/4 Psalms 89:38-91:137/5 Psalms 91:14-94:167/6 Psalms 94:17-98:37/7 Psalms 98:4-102:7

This week we are so excited to introduce Dr. Tim Sansbury to you. Dr. Sansbury is Provost and Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Knox Theological Seminary, as well as the Interim Pastor for Truth Point Church in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is interested in promoting coherence in faith and doctrine, especially in the area of science and theology. His research specialties include the philosophy of science, the nature of time and eternity, and the relationship between divine ordination and human and natural causation. His vocational career has been spent teaching and working in Christian education broadly, at all levels, seeking to bring a reasoned approach to preparing thoughtful believers who seek God in all endeavours. A Miami native, Dr. Sansbury's undergraduate degree is in Physics from Georgia Tech, and was followed by an MA at Reform Theological Seminary in Orlando and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. His work on the eternity of God is published under the title, "Beyond Time: Defending God's Transcendence".Dr. Sansbury is married to Tesa and they have three daughters, Anna, Emily, and Paige. A native Floridian, he enjoys fishing, boating, and the Miami Dolphins. In this episode, Dr. Sansbury and Chris discuss the question, "Are Science and Faith at Odds?" Dr. Sansbury is articulate, and pastoral. He has a background in science, a very skeptical mind, and he will help us work our way through the question: how does Christianity and science work together, or do they?

(Send donations on website - www.fccanniston.org, or mail to 1327 Leighton Ave., Anniston, AL 36207) Say hello to our music team, Gerald Roberts (our director of music) on Keyboard, Annie Ingram playing horn and percussion, and Jason Wright, our worship leader.................... Scripture from Matthew 20:1-16 .................... THE LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE following communion: Leader: By partaking in this meal, we remember that Christ was born. ALL: CHRIST DIED. Leader: Christ was raised. ALL: CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN. Leader: This is the mystery of our faith. ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD! .................... Sources in today's service: Justin Holcombe is an Episcopal priest and teaches Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary. www.christianity.com/theology/what-is-grace.html

En esta edición especial para Viernes Santo, Larry Trotter y el Ing Arturo Pérez alternan haciendo reflexiones breves sobre los siete dichos que Jesús habló desde la cruz. Arturo es miembro de la mesa directiva de Knox Theological Seminary donde obtuvo su grado de Maestría en Estudios Bíblicos y Teológicos. Es autor de Síntesis del Nuevo Testamento (Xulon, 2012) y Síntesis del Antiguo Testamento (Xulon, 2014).

En esta edición especial para Viernes Santo, Larry Trotter y el Ing Arturo Pérez alternan haciendo reflexiones breves sobre los siete dichos que Jesús habló desde la cruz. Arturo es miembro de la mesa directiva de Knox Theological Seminary donde obtuvo su grado de Maestría en Estudios Bíblicos y Teológicos. Es autor de Síntesis del Nuevo Testamento (Xulon, 2012) y Síntesis del Antiguo Testamento (Xulon, 2014).

Our second guest in our Sages for the Ages series is Steve Brown. Steve is the Founder of Key Life Network and also a Bible teacher on the national radio program “Key Life.” This weekday 15-minute broadcast, and the 1-minute feature called “You Think About That” are currently heard on over 600 outlets. He’s also the host of the talk show called “Steve Brown, Etcetera” which is streamed on the internet at keylife.org. Steve is a visiting Professor of Practical Theology at Knox Theological Seminary in Ft. Lauderdale Florida and also at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He’s a former pastor and he’s also authored several books including his latest called “Talk the Walk.

Manliness is an incredibly hot topic right now. There is a whole online ecosystem known as the Manosphere, filled with guys ranging from so-called pickup artists all the way to those who run Christian ministries aimed at helping men pursue biblical manliness (our own friend Jarrett Samuels at the Pursuit of Manliness is doing great work in this are). The Art of Manliness is a massively-impactful website with a podcast near the top of the charts. Jordan Peterson, who encourages men to stand up straight with their shoulders back, has skyrocketed in popularity. Our guest today is Alex Rodriguez. Alex has launched a ministry that is uniquely focused on discipling and deploying men for Christ and his kingdom. We connected with him via social media months ago, and I (Joel) brought my son to one of his four-hour boot camps recently. In this episode, we will talk about the Men's Muster ministry, a man's place in the local church, the family and society, and how to develop the masculine mind. In addition to founding the Men's Muster, our guest earned his M. A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary. He's the Student Ministries Director at North Suburban Church in Deerfield, Illinois, and he's a husband and a father of four children. We've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time. To follow the Men's Muster or contact Alex about a biblical boot camp for the men at your church, visit themensmuster.org. Would you help us get the word out about the Think Institute and Think Podcast? Give us a five-star rating and write us a short review on Apple Podcasts (tiny.cc/thinkpod). Follow along with the Think Institute for more great resources: truthinconversation.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkInst Facebook: http://fb.me/thethinkinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethinkinstitute/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast/message

Although we may overlook occasions when others receive unfair treatment, we become indignant when we think people treat us unfairly. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus told a parable about the kingdom of God in which he described a situation that doesn’t look fair to us. As it turns out, Jesus used this apparent unfairness to teach us about God’s generosity, which we mistake for unfairness. By exposing our mistake, Jesus reminds us again of our need to receive God’s most generous gift. Listen to Dr. Tim Sansbury of Knox Theological Seminary on this fascinating and disconcerting parable.

If someone hears a message but does not act upon it, sometimes we say that “it went in one ear and out the other.” In James 1:19-27, God calls us not only to hear his word but to incorporate it into our lives. Only by doing the word can Christians demonstrate that we truly heard it and really believe it. (We thank Dr. Tim Sansbury of Knox Theological Seminary for this excellent sermon.)

Carlos interviews Steve Matthews on his excellent book, Imagining a Vain Thing: The Decline and Fall of Knox Seminary: http://www.trinitylectures.org/imagining-vain-thing-p-170.htmlThis exposé by a former Knox student demonstrates how neglecting the historical grammatical hermeneutic of the Reformation leads to all sorts of fanciful eisegesis and ultimately heresy. A case in point is Warren Gage, the John-Revelation Project, and the controversy surrounding the medieval hermeneutics he taught at Knox Theological Seminary. It's a shame when such fiascos in reformed institutions are not resolved biblically.This is a very informative and insightful book, and I learned new things about Reformed hermeneutics, including an enlightening discussion about typology and Marsh's dictum. A must read! References+http://trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=305 +http://trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=316+ https://imaginingavainthing.wordpress.com/

On today’s Equipping You in Grace Episode, Dave Jenkins and Dr. Bryan Chapell discuss what expository preaching is, challenges facing pastors today, along with the third edition of Christ Centered Preaching Redeeming the Expository Sermon (Baker Academic, 2018). What you’ll hear in this episode What expository preaching is and how pastors can be sure they are preaching expository sermons. A brief history of expository preaching. Some of the most significant challenges for the young man fresh out of seminary and beginning to preach. The biblical convictions behind expository preaching. Some of the most significant challenges facing pastors in the current cultural climate. The role spiritual disciplines should take in sermon preparation. What a redemptive approach to preaching should look like as pastors prepare expository sermons. Principles of application that should guide pastors as they work on the application section of their sermons. About the Guest Bryan Chapell (PhD, Southern Illinois University) is senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, as well as president emeritus at Covenant Theological Seminary and distinguished professor of preaching at Knox Theological Seminary. Chapell is a widely traveled speaker and the author of numerous books. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Welcome to the 151st episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today's episode, Dave Jenkins talks with Michael Milton-- Called? Pastoral Guidance for the Divine Call to Gospel Ministry (Christian Focus, 2018). What you’ll hear in this episode The internal and external call to ministry. Dealing with the frustration of being called and affirmed by the local church, but not finding a pastoral ministry, and continuing to prepare for pastoral ministry. Character and pastoral ministry. The place and importance of godly mentors in and for ministry. About the Guest  Michael A. Milton (Dipl., Defense Language Institute, B.A., Mid America Nazarene University; M.Div., Knox Theological Seminary; M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Wales) is a Presbyterian minister, author, composer, and educator from North Carolina. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Gerald Bray, professor at Beeson Divinity School and Knox Theological Seminary, about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Reformation, including many of the forerunners of the movement.  --  This season of The Commons is brought to you by New College Franklin. Learn more at newcollegefranklin.org.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season two of The Commons, which focuses on ten key figures and movements in church history! Here in episode seven of season two, Brian Phillips chats with guest Gerald Bray, professor at Beeson Divinity School and Knox Theological Seminary, about the lives, motivations, and influences of some of the key figures of the Reformation, including many of the forerunners of the movement.  --  This season of The Commons is brought to you by New College Franklin. Learn more at newcollegefranklin.org.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tray is joined by Pastor Paul Dunk to discuss his journey of grace, humility and growth. They discuss a theology of suffering, Tim Keller’s impact on his life and distinguishing the gospel of Christ and what people think of religion.  Paul is the founding pastor of KW Redeemer in Kitchener, Ontario  and a graduate of Knox Theological Seminary with a Masters degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. He is a content contributor for the Knox Seminary blog as well as Christ Hold Fast. He is a MCO race school graduate but his present hobby is drinking espresso because its less expensive than fixing cars. He lives with his wife Susan in Waterloo with their three children. Paul and his wife Susan had been involved in youth ministry since about 1994 and were very much in the prosperity faith zone. He was committed to being the next big thing in the world of Christianity and was preaching health and wealth for almost 15 years. They resigned in 2010 because they saw what they were teaching was unhelpful and unhealthy to the Church. They felt they couldn’t give their lives to the authoritarian view of how they were living and teaching. After he resigned, Paul was speaking in New York at a conference and he had a friend tell him about Tim Keller and his book A Reason for God. His wife Susan came to the realization and awakening before Paul did and it created huge problems in their marriage. Paul felt totally contradicted to everything he had ever taught and was totally undone of his pride. He went on a recalibration of about 5 years where he completely revaluated himself, his faith, and his calling to preaching. The human heart loves the formula and then when the formula doesn’t work, we just put the question mark on the person, rather than the formula. We have to realize there isn’t a clear cut formula and that grace and the love of the father is always there.    

Mike Brunjes, a Knox Theological Seminary graduate and church planter speaks about his experiences in ministry. He notes that a genuine relational interest lets people share with us. There are three core concepts, the first of which is listening to hear. Consider Genesis 3:9, “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you?’” Explore Mark 10:46-51, “And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ And Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.’ And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. And Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’” The second in the three core concepts is the genius in our wounds. Consider 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” We also read in Hebrews 4:15, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”

Continue to hear testimony from Mike Brunjes, a Knox Theological Seminary graduate and church planter. He notes the third core concept is that the image of God in people will express longing for the way things should be. Everyone expresses a view of how the world should be. Listen to questions and answers concerning his ministry. What made you want to plant a church instead of joining a church? Would you say there is a kind of giftedness for church planting? What do you do when your church plant becomes established? Concerning the level of vulnerability, does your disclosure to individuals differ from the disclosure given behind the pulpit? How do you get the word out about a new church plant? What do you do when you get burnt-out? Is there a time when evangelism to a person should stop? Mike points out that we need to think of the church as an essential part of evangelism as well. He elaborates on the topic of street preaching. At what point in the conversation do you transition into spiritual things?

Why does painting matter? We discuss: La la Land, New Sincerity, Edvard Munch, The Scream, Impressionism, and the art of children. Join us for a great conversation with our friend Dr. Dan Siedell. Our guest is Director of Whale & Star, the Miami-based studio of artist Enrique Martínez Celaya, where he oversees research and development. He is visiting professor at Knox Theological Seminary and Kings College, NY. Previously, he taught modern and contemporary art history, theory, and criticism at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He was also Chief Curator of the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for eleven years.   He holds a Ph.D. in Modern and Contemporary Art History, Theory, and Criticism. University of Iowa (1995), and an M.A. inArt History, Theory, and Criticism. SUNY Stony Brook (1991). He's the author of God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art (Baker Academic, 2008) and Who's Afraid of Modern Art?: Essays on Modern Art and Theology in Conversation (Cascade, 2015). virtueinthewasteland.com 1517legacy.com  

Zac Hicks is the author of The Worship Pastor (Zondervan, 2016). Modern worship leaders are restless. They have inherited a model of leadership that equates leading worship with being a rock star. But leading worship is more than a performance, it's about shaping souls and making disciples. Every worship leader is really a pastor. The Worship Pastor is a practical and biblical introduction to this essential pastoral role. Filled with engaging, illustrative stories it is organized to address questions of theory and practice, striving to balance conversational accessibility with informed instruction. He grew up in Hawaii, studied music in Los Angeles, trained in Philosophy and Biblical Studies at Denver Seminary, and his current doctoral work is in the theology and worship of the English Reformation. Zac's passions include exploring the intersection of old and new in worship and thinking through the pastoral dimensions of worship leading. He is a songwriter, having recorded seven albums to date. Zac has contributed articles and posts to Worship Leader Magazine, Reformed Worship, The Gospel Coalition, and Doxology & Theology. Zac Hicks, (D.Min. candidate, Knox Theological Seminary; M.Div., Denver Seminary; B.A., Biola University) is Canon for Worship & Liturgy at Cathedral Church of the Advent (Birmingham, AL). Read more about Zac at zachicks.com

This week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is again joined by Dr. James Garretson.  Dr. Garretson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has pastored congregations in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in America, and taught at Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is the author of Princeton and Preaching: Archibald Alexander and the Christian Ministry, and has edited the Trust's 2-volume set Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry, and similarly selected and introduced Pastor-Teachers of Old Princeton.  Dr. Garretson has also written An Able and Faithful Ministry: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office published by Reformation Heritage Books.  Today Dr. Master will be talking to Dr. Garretson about Old Princeton Professor Samuel Miller. Over the next several weeks, Theology on the Go will focus on Old Princeton and the theologians that made her great.  In order to make this series even more special, The Banner of Truth Trust has graciously donated several books on old Princeton to be given away throughout the series!  This week we are giving away Dr. James M. Garretson's book, Pastors and Teachers of Old Princeton. Winners Cris D., Ambler, PA Tim B., York, PA

This week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by Dr. James Garretson.  Dr. Garretson is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has pastored congregations in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in America, and taught at Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is the author of Princeton and Preaching: Archibald Alexander and the Christian Ministry, and has edited the Trust's 2-volume set Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry, and similarly selected and introduced Pastor-Teachers of Old Princeton.  Today Dr. Master will be talking to Dr. Garretson about Old Princeton Professor Archibald Alexander. Over the next several weeks Theology on the Go will focus on Old Princeton and the theologians that made her great.  In order to make this series even more special, The Banner of Truth Trust has graciously donated several books on old Princeton to be given away throughout the series!  This week we are giving away Dr. James M. Garretson's book, Princeton and Preaching: Archibald Alexander and the Christian Ministry. The drawing is closed. The winners are: Stuart T., Topsham, ME Bradley F., Huntsville, AL

This episode of the Naked Bible podcast features Dr. Heiser’s interview with his friend Dr. Sam Lamerson about the use of the comedic genre in the New Testament. Dr. Lamerson is Professor of New Testament at Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has a specific research interest in the comedic genre in ancient Greek […]

This week, we welcome Dr. Michael A. Milton to the program, and we will be discussing his book Songs In the Night: How God Transforms Our Pain to Praise. Dr. Milton accepted the call to become the President and Professor of Practical Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte on November 1, 2007, after serving as 12th Senior Pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Milton is also the host and speaker on Faith for Living: an Outreach Ministry of Michael Milton and Reformed Theological Seminary, and is also the author of Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of God’s Everyday Grace, What is the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, and Hit by Friendly Fire: What to do when you are hurt by other believers. Dr. Milton received his M.Div. from Knox Theological Seminary, sand his Ph. D from University of Wales, Lampeter.