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In Our Race Issues, Pray for One Another and Make a Difference Through Repentance and Reconciliation; Jesus Followers Are Placed Here for These Times MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will not be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. The deep change, which we all need, will only be through revival that comes from repentance – turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. We do not have just a “skin problem”, we have a “sin problem”. As Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas Texas recently said: “The evangelical church needs to speak up where it has been silent on injustice and racism. The biggest problem, in the culture today, is the failure of the church. We would not even have a racial crisis in America if the church had not consistently failed to deal with racism as the severe sin it is. But because the church has historically ignored and downplayed it {racial crisis}, the issue still exists. Where the church is called to set an example, we have cowered.”. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”. Any hostility between brothers and sisters in Christ is an affront to God and damages our souls and the “blessed community” so many of us seek. You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed you and me here for such a time as this. TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I can relate to the Israelites in the desert and their desire to return to what is predictable — even if it is miserable. Change is hard. Grant me the courage of Moses to walk the delicate balance of being still and moving on to the new life in Christ that you have for me. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 72). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Grace. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18 WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “A Christmas Message – What God Has Done For Us” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
An episode from Bible Believers Baptist Church (BBBC), a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bible Believers Baptist Church's statement of Faith:A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a supernatural Bible, which tells of a supernatural Christ, Who had a supernatural birth, Who spoke supernatural words, Who performed supernatural miracles, Who lived a supernatural life, Who died a supernatural death, Who rose in supernatural splendor, and Who will one day return in supernatural glory to establish a supernatural kingdom on earth. What BBBC believes about Creation: “We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness; that man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; and that all animal and vegetable life was made directly and God's established law was that they should bring forth only “after their kind.”What BBBC believes about Salvation: “We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and an obedient faith; and nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. We believe in salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary plus nothing. Therefore, we do not believe that works are necessary for salvation, although once a person is saved, he should be careful to maintain good works.”What BBBC believes about Repentance and Faith: “We believe that Repentance and Faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God, thereby; being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.” A message from BBBC to you: “If you are looking for a church in the Corpus Christi Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (361) 241-6100 or on our website https://www.my3bc.com/ You may also write to us at:Bible Believers Baptist Church1701 Rand Morgan RdCorpus Christi, TX 78410 Our messages are also available on our website for you:https://www.my3bc.com/global-resources/preaching/ Have A Blessed Day, Bible Believers Baptist Church The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#BevansWelder #BibleBelieversBaptistChurch #KJVPreaching #BaptistPreaching #PastorWelder #CorpusChristiChurche
SummaryIn this sermon, Benjamin Lee emphasizes the importance of daily choices in faith, encouraging listeners to choose life, love, and joy while denying self and repenting of sins. He discusses the significance of accountability and confession within the community, and the ultimate goal of eagerly awaiting heaven. Each choice we make shapes our spiritual journey and relationship with God.TakeawaysGod gives us the power to choose life or death.Our choices have real consequences, both temporary and eternal.Discipleship requires daily decisions to follow Jesus.Choosing to love is essential in our relationships.Repentance is necessary for spiritual growth and healing.Confession to one another fosters accountability and healing.Joy is a choice we make, regardless of circumstances.We should eagerly await our heavenly home.Daily choices reflect our commitment to God.Choosing life means actively pursuing a relationship with Jesus.Chapters00:00 The Power of Choice in Faith03:12 Daily Decisions and Their Consequences06:31 Choosing to Follow Jesus09:14 The Importance of Denying Self12:36 Love as a Daily Choice15:08 The Role of Repentance18:19 Confession and Accountability21:18 Choosing Joy in Every Circumstance24:12 Eagerly Awaiting Heaven27:16 Final Thoughts on Choosing LifeSubscribe to my Newsletter: https://benjaminlee.blogAll my episodes: https://icandopodcast.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=mqVFQvj0VB3jbTEuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/icando_benjaminlee/Subscribe to my Bible with Benjamin Lee Podcast: https://biblebenjaminlee.com
An episode from Bible Believers Baptist Church (BBBC), a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bible Believers Baptist Church's statement of Faith:A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a supernatural Bible, which tells of a supernatural Christ, Who had a supernatural birth, Who spoke supernatural words, Who performed supernatural miracles, Who lived a supernatural life, Who died a supernatural death, Who rose in supernatural splendor, and Who will one day return in supernatural glory to establish a supernatural kingdom on earth. What BBBC believes about Creation: “We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness; that man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; and that all animal and vegetable life was made directly and God's established law was that they should bring forth only “after their kind.”What BBBC believes about Salvation: “We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and an obedient faith; and nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. We believe in salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary plus nothing. Therefore, we do not believe that works are necessary for salvation, although once a person is saved, he should be careful to maintain good works.”What BBBC believes about Repentance and Faith: “We believe that Repentance and Faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God, thereby; being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.” A message from BBBC to you: “If you are looking for a church in the Corpus Christi Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (361) 241-6100 or on our website https://www.my3bc.com/ You may also write to us at:Bible Believers Baptist Church1701 Rand Morgan RdCorpus Christi, TX 78410 Our messages are also available on our website for you:https://www.my3bc.com/global-resources/preaching/ Have A Blessed Day, Bible Believers Baptist Church The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#BevansWelder #BibleBelieversBaptistChurch #KJVPreaching #BaptistPreaching #PastorWelder #CorpusChristiChurche
Send us a textWhy does the Blessed Virgin Mary keep appearing — across centuries, cultures, and continents?From Fatima and Lourdes to Akita, Kibeho, Aokpe, and Champion, Heaven repeats the same call again and again.In this episode of Catholic Minute, Ken and Janelle explore why Mary appears in times of crisis — and what Heaven is asking of us today.Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com
Second Sunday of Advent Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading II: Romans 15:4-9 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Support CTK at LSU: www.ctklsu.org/give
In this week's Torah portion, Joseph tearfully reunites with his brothers after two decades of separation, and many more years of pain and animosity. Rabbi Micah Streiffer speaks with Rabbi Steven Garten about how this powerful story can serve as a model for repentance and redemption in our own lives. Cross-posted with the Jewish Faith and Facts podcast. Notes and Links: Seven Minute Torah is a production of Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash. For info on our weekly Zoom study groups and other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/. To support the production of this podcast, visit either laasok.org/support/ (tax-deductible donation) OR www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah. Comments or questions? Email info@laasok.org, or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at micah@laasok.org.
In this thought-provoking episode, Christopher from Radiant Fire Radio shares about JonMark Baker of the Minor Prophets did a podcast on "Repentance, Mercy and Judgment in the Church. (Link below). This podcast came after his former counterpart Jeff Simons quit the show. Simons quit the show because he couldn't take being in the ministry that involved exposing the darkness in the Church. In my opinion JonMark is trying to share his feelings on why he wants to quit but won't quit. JonMark shares what bothers him about the exposure ministry. JonMark claims that he was afraid of those accusing of him of wanting to "Burn it all down!" JonMark admitted that his anger about the darkness that was in the Church was overwhelming. At times JonMark honestly questions is there anyone in the Church with integrity anymore. I had the same questions, but I know that I'm not speaking on my own behalf, I am speaking on behalf of God. I know that the anger that I feel is not natural anger. It is a supernatural anger from God. I believe everyone else who is involved in exposing the darkness in the Church feels the same way. This anger that I experienced from time to time is from the Lord. I believe the Lord allows us to feel His heart so that we understand how He feels about what's going on with the Church. People in the Church who hurt other people don't care that they have hurt other people. JonMark does not understand that when these people get to this point they have been turned over to a reprobate mind and that is very hard to turn back around from. God has given these people another opportunity to turn their life over to Him. The unfortunate part about this is that they may have already gone too far. This episode is a commentary on the "Minor Prophets" show Repentance, Mercy and Judgment in the Church. Where will you stand? Will you be standing for God? Or will you do like everybody else? Source Video from Minor Prophets Episode November 22, 2024 - "Repentance, Mercy, and Judgment in the Church": https://youtu.be/3eILWWj-WnA?si=rAUEzBINQdcx-OFU Podcast intro and outro from Jeremy Marsan and link to https://jeremymarsan.com/. background music - music_zapsplat_as_time_passes_124 https://freesound.org/s/191718/
An episode from Bible Believers Baptist Church (BBBC), a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bible Believers Baptist Church's statement of Faith:A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a supernatural Bible, which tells of a supernatural Christ, Who had a supernatural birth, Who spoke supernatural words, Who performed supernatural miracles, Who lived a supernatural life, Who died a supernatural death, Who rose in supernatural splendor, and Who will one day return in supernatural glory to establish a supernatural kingdom on earth. What BBBC believes about Creation: “We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness; that man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; and that all animal and vegetable life was made directly and God's established law was that they should bring forth only “after their kind.”What BBBC believes about Salvation: “We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and an obedient faith; and nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. We believe in salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary plus nothing. Therefore, we do not believe that works are necessary for salvation, although once a person is saved, he should be careful to maintain good works.”What BBBC believes about Repentance and Faith: “We believe that Repentance and Faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God, thereby; being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.” A message from BBBC to you: “If you are looking for a church in the Corpus Christi Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (361) 241-6100 or on our website https://www.my3bc.com/ You may also write to us at:Bible Believers Baptist Church1701 Rand Morgan RdCorpus Christi, TX 78410 Our messages are also available on our website for you:https://www.my3bc.com/global-resources/preaching/ Have A Blessed Day, Bible Believers Baptist Church The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#BevansWelder #BibleBelieversBaptistChurch #KJVPreaching #BaptistPreaching #PastorWelder #CorpusChristiChurche
For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/
A single barroom question—will the terror ever stop—can change how you see duty, faith, and the meaning of peace. We open with prayer and a grateful nod to everyone holding families, churches, and towns together, then step into a hard conversation about violence, vigilance, and what actually protects ordinary people. The tension is real, so we turn to Scripture for a truer compass: Proverbs on faithful marriage, Matthew 4 on repentance and calling, and Psalm 4 on quieting anger and trusting God for peace that outlasts harvests and headlines.History gives the ideas flesh. We read the Medal of Honor citation for Staff Sergeant William J. Bordelon at Tarawa, where courage looked like wet sand, pillboxes, and a choice to go again under fire. That story reframes our comfort and reminds us that security has names and graves. We pair it with FDR's 1936 Christmas messages, weaving Dickens' transformation with the Sermon on the Mount. The claim lands with weight: policies matter, but a nation cannot claim to seek peace while ignoring Christ's commands. Repentance, mercy, and fidelity are not soft words; they are the spine that holds a people upright when fear and rage press in.Across the hour, we ask you to test convictions against Scripture, to thank those who serve, and to build homes that hold firm in rough weather. We offer a family-friendly book recommendation for readers who love Narnia and Percy Jackson, and we invite you to support the show if it's been useful to you. Most of all, we point to the light that still breaks into dark places. Share the gospel. Care for the cold, hungry, and afraid. Pray the Lord's Prayer like it is daily bread, and live as if peace on earth begins at your table.If this conversation challenged you or gave you hope, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a rating or review so more people can find it. Then tell us: where are you choosing to bring light this week?Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2
Welcome back to Straight Bible with Matt Hepner — the show where Scripture is taught plainly, directly, and without compromise.In today's message, “Who's On Your Ship?”, Matt breaks down the story of Jonah, the storm, and the spiritual reality that the people you allow on your boat determine the direction of your calling. This teaching exposes how wrong relationships bring chaos, how disobedience brings storms, and how God uses pressure to redirect you back to purpose.Inside this episode:Jonah's calling and his refusal to obeyHow the wrong people bring storms you weren't meant to weatherThe spiritual principle of passengers vs. crewWhy God hurls storms to reroute destinyUnderstanding your assignment, alignment, and accountabilityHow to identify who shouldn't be on your shipDeliverance, repentance, and restorationThis is a direct, convicting, Scripture-heavy teaching that cuts through modern fluff and brings the Word with clarity.Straight Bible. No opinions. No fluff. Just Scripture.Support the show:Patreon – https://patreon.com/nephilimdeathsquadMerch – https://toplobsta.com00:00 Debunking the Seeker-Friendly Church Myth01:05 Final Study in Jude: Gratitude and Reflections01:36 Understanding Jude's Message: Contend for the Faith03:08 Living Out Faith: Actions Over Words05:15 Faith and Its Power: Biblical Examples22:52 Praying in the Holy Ghost: A Deeper Dive41:10 The Essence of Christianity: Relationship with God41:43 Praying in the Holy Ghost: Acts 13 Example42:29 The Role of Apostles and the Holy Spirit43:37 Laying Hands and the Tangible Presence of the Holy Spirit45:47 Resisting vs. Praying in the Holy Ghost46:29 Building Up in Faith and Praying in the Holy Ghost47:00 Counting the Cost of Discipleship59:29 The Story of David and Bathsheba: Lessons in Idleness01:14:29 Building and Warring: The Christian Life01:18:08 The Importance of Endurance in Faith01:21:55 Questioning Seeker-Friendly Churches01:22:28 Preaching with Fire and Truth01:22:56 Goals and Eternal Life01:23:48 The Light of the Body01:25:16 Single Focus on Jesus01:25:46 Jesus Plus Nothing01:36:39 Paul's Sacrifice for the Gospel01:52:48 Living in the Balance of Responsibility and Faith02:01:08 Final Prayer and ReflectionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.
An episode from Bible Believers Baptist Church (BBBC), a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Bible Believers Baptist Church's statement of Faith:A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a supernatural Bible, which tells of a supernatural Christ, Who had a supernatural birth, Who spoke supernatural words, Who performed supernatural miracles, Who lived a supernatural life, Who died a supernatural death, Who rose in supernatural splendor, and Who will one day return in supernatural glory to establish a supernatural kingdom on earth. What BBBC believes about Creation: “We believe in the Genesis account of creation, and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively; that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness; that man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; and that all animal and vegetable life was made directly and God's established law was that they should bring forth only “after their kind.”What BBBC believes about Salvation: “We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent and an obedient faith; and nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. We believe in salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on Calvary plus nothing. Therefore, we do not believe that works are necessary for salvation, although once a person is saved, he should be careful to maintain good works.”What BBBC believes about Repentance and Faith: “We believe that Repentance and Faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God, thereby; being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confessing Him as our only and all-sufficient Savior.” A message from BBBC to you: “If you are looking for a church in the Corpus Christi Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (361) 241-6100 or on our website https://www.my3bc.com/ You may also write to us at:Bible Believers Baptist Church1701 Rand Morgan RdCorpus Christi, TX 78410 Our messages are also available on our website for you:https://www.my3bc.com/global-resources/preaching/ Have A Blessed Day, Bible Believers Baptist Church The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#BevansWelder #BibleBelieversBaptistChurch #KJVPreaching #BaptistPreaching #PastorWelder #CorpusChristiChurche
Four ghosts, one night, and a transformation so complete it's been pointing people toward a baby in a manger for nearly 200 years.SERMON TRANSCRIPT…https://weirdddarkness.com/cotu-gospelaccordingtoscroogeWeird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2025.#COTU, #ChurchOfTheUndead, #AChristmasCarol, #CharlesDickens, #EbenezerScrooge, #ChristmasSermon, #ChristianSermon, #GospelMessage, #Redemption, #ChurchOfTheUndead, #ChristmasMessage, #WeirdDarkness
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I had another episode planned for today, but at the last minute I decided to rerun this Christmas episode for you. I think this will become our traditional Christmas episode here at Gnostic Insights. And, if you are new to this podcast, welcome! Next week’s episode will be controversial, so I thought it best to wait until after Christmas for its release. Today, we're going to look at the nature of the Christ—the who, what, why of Christ. Most people are familiar with seeing the baby Jesus in the manger and that's what we celebrate at Christmas time, the birth of the Christ on Earth in the form of a human. But the Christ is an ethereal creature that predates the birth of Jesus. Jesus and the Christ aren't exactly the same, although Jesus was fully Christ. The Christ predates the birth of the human known as Jesus. So, let's learn more about the Christ and why the Christ figure is so essential to us Second Order Powers. Gnosticism is the forerunner of the modern Christian faith. As such, a better understanding of the figure of the Christ is essential to understanding both Gnosticism and Christianity. The cosmology that I talk about here on the podcast was well known to Jesus and his original followers, but it was cut out of Christianity about 1700 years ago by the Nicene Council, at the urging of the Pope and the Roman Emperor. Because this theology was subtracted from orthodox Christianity, many of the ideas of gnostic cosmology sound odd and unfamiliar to modern churchgoers. Some of the ideas may even sound heretical at first glance due to their unfamiliarity. Yet the theology contained in these early scriptures makes sense of so many puzzling aspects of Christian faith that they must be reexamined. That's why I call the Substack The Gnostic Reformation. I'm confident that once you understand gnostic Christianity, you will better understand your relationship with God. According to gnostic cosmology as laid out in the Nag Hammadi, we humans and all other forms of life on Earth, from bacteria and eukaryotes on up, are the fruit of the Pleroma and Logos. We Second Order Powers find ourselves locked in a never-ending battle for dominion over the Earth with forces that were generated as a result of the Fall. Due to the law of mutual combat, we have forgotten our origin in the Fullness and our mission to bring love and harmony to creation and have instead taken on many of the characteristics of the shadows of the Deficiency. The Second Order Powers are locked in a never-ending war with the Deficiency. Here below, we constantly battle the physical forces of death and entropy, as well as the spiritual forces of vice, sin, delusion and despair. In order to restore memory and reason to the Second Order Powers, the Aeons of the Fullness, every one of them individually and all of them collectively, gave glory in unison to their Father while praying for a helper to bring peace to the Deficiency and forgiveness to Logos. Out of this focused prayer, a unique fruit emerged, one that contained all of the capabilities and powers of the Fullness, along with all of the love and eternal qualities of the Father. The singular fruit of the Fullness and the Father is known by various names: the Christ, the Savior and the Redeemer, the Advocate, the Light, and the Beloved. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ is a perfect and full fractal of the Father and the Son, all rolled-up into one perfect form. Christians believe that Jesus of Nazareth was both perfect man and perfect God incarnate. Christian Gnostics believed the same. Here is a more complete explanation of who Jesus was. It's said that Jesus was conceived without sin because he carried within his body the perfection of man and God. This would mean that Jesus was perfect and true to the original DNA formula for humanity. Hence the importance of the virgin birth that then imparted that perfect DNA to the baby. Jesus was also without negative karma attached to his soul, as his soul was the soul of God. The components of Jesus's body were also without sin, as the cells and flesh that became Jesus were in fact the Aeons of the Fullness incarnate. As Colossians 1:19 says, “For God was pleased to have all his Fullness dwell in him and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on Earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.” This one sentence from Colossians contains the entire Christian Gnostic Gospel. Because Jesus brought along the entire Fullness of the Pleroma when he incarnated, every aspect of the Father and Son came to material instantiation on Earth. In this manner, the eternal God experienced the finite life of us Second Order Powers and all of the struggle between birth and death that plague us all. Here is how the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi scriptures describes this process: “As for those of the shadow, Logos separated himself from them in every way, since they fight against him and are not at all humble before him. The stumbling which happened to the Aeons of the Father was brought to them as if it were their own, in a careful and non-malicious and immensely sweet way. It was brought to the Fullnesses so that they might be instructed about the Deficiency by the single One, from whom alone they all received strength to eliminate the defects. They gathered together, asking the Father, with beneficent intent, that there be aid from above from the Father for his glory, since the defective one could not become perfect in any other way unless it was the will of the Pleroma of the Father, which he had drawn to himself, revealed, and given to the defective one. Then, from the harmony, in a joyous willingness which had come into being, they brought forth the fruit which was a begetting from the harmony, a unity, a possession of the Fullnesses, revealing the countenance of the Father of whom the Aeons thought as they gave glory and prayed for help for their brother with a wish in which the Father counted himself with them. Thus it was willingly and gladly that they brought forth the fruit. And he made manifest the agreement of the revelation of his union with them, which was his beloved Son, but the Son in whom the Fullnesses are pleased to put himself on them as a garment through which he gave perfection to the defective one and gave confirmation to those who are perfect, the One who is properly called Savior and the Redeemer and the Well-pleasing One, and the Beloved, the One to whom prayers have been offered, and the Christ and the light of those appointed in accordance with the ones from whom he was brought forth, since he has become the names of the positions which were given to him. Yet what other name may be applied to him except the Son, as we have previously said, since he is the knowledge of the Father whom he wanted them to know? Not only did the Aeons generate the countenance of the Father to whom they gave praise, but also they generated their own, for the Aeons who give glory, generated their countenance and their face. They came forth in a multifaceted form in order that the one to whom help was to be given might see those to whom he had prayed for help. He also sees the One who gave it to him.” (That is from the Tripartite Tractate sections 85 through 87.) So you see, the mission of the Christ, as stated in Colossians, was to redeem all of creation, including the fallen Aeon who had founded our material universe. Because the Christ came to redeem everyone, the body of Jesus came to Earth with every one of the Fullnesses on board. For every fallen spirit, the Christ brought forth their own personal and recognizable Savior. Redemption has already taken place. It is up to the Second Order Powers and the one who fell to recognize and accept that redemption in order to complete the mission of the Christ. In Simple Explanation terms, the Christ brought the correcting formula for all of our spirits and souls, each unique and personally formulated to meet our individual needs. The baptism of the Christ washes away the mental and spiritual confusion brought on by the endless war with shadows of the Fall. Gnostics are apocalyptic, as are Christians. Gnostics believe that some day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus, the Christ, is Lord. Repentance and redemption comes harder for some than for others. Some souls take more time to recognize and remember. Ultimately, though, there comes a day of reckoning, for the Father will not be denied forever. There will soon come a day when the Deficiency ends. On that day, a new economy will unite Heaven and Earth, and all souls will find their joyful place in Paradise. The only forms banished to the outer darkness will be the shadows and phantoms of the Fall, which did not exist within the Father's consciousness from the beginning. These shadows are not real and they will have no home with us in Paradise. The hierarchy of the Fullness of God dreams of Paradise. Logos crowns the hierarchy and contains fractals of all the other Aeons. Now here's a gnostic perspective of Jesus on the cross. One of the central themes of the Christian faith is the death of Jesus on the cross. Christians the world over focus on the body of Jesus hanging on the cross, and I've often wondered, why this fixation of Jesus on the cross? Why is the crucifix the focal point of every church and altar? Why do people wear the cross as jewelry or hang a crucifix in their bedroom? The obvious answer Christians give is that without the cross, Jesus could not have saved humanity from sin, for he bore our sins into the grave with his death and they were washed away with his resurrection from the dead. Praise be to God, but why the cross? If Jesus had been stoned to death or drowned or beaten or thrown from a high tower, would we still feel such affinity for the stone, a lake, a club or a roof? I don't think so. I think there is something very special about the shape of the cross itself. I ask this question because Jesus never said, I'm soon to pass on from this world, and I want you to focus on my body hanging on the cross as I take on the sins of the world. And yet, that's what people do, as if that were the entire point of the Gospel. As far as I can tell, Jesus did not ask for his death and resurrection to be the focal point of worship. What Jesus actually said was: “I and my Father are one” (John 10:30), and, “Whoever welcomes me welcomes the Father that sent me” (Luke 9:48). In other words, Jesus acknowledged himself in reference to his Father and he deflected glory to his Father. Yet Jesus is worshipped by modern Christians to the extent that the Father almost goes unmentioned. Thank goodness for the Lord's prayer, which is directed to the Father and not to the Son. Jesus taught it to be said to the Father; he did not teach it to be recited to himself. No slight to the Son, of course, we're merely emphasizing the importance of the God Above All Gods. During the last supper, Jesus instructed his followers to think of his broken body as they break and eat bread and to consider his blood as the fulfillment of a contract with humanity as they drink wine. This is what Jesus left the church as instruction regarding his death. He did not instruct them to erect images of crosses and to worship him hanging on a cross, as if he were stuck up there forever. Yes, Protestants have allowed Jesus to come down off the cross and therefore their crosses are unoccupied to remind us that Jesus resurrected, but still the focus is on the cross. Again—why the cross in particular? Here is the symbolism of the cross as I understand it. We who dwell on Earth are engaged in endless warfare with the Imitation that always seeks to lure us away from our Father in Heaven. Oftentimes we don't even realize we're engaged in warfare with the Imitation, because it can appear disguised as goodness. This is what is meant by the Devil being a liar. Things are proposed “for our own good,” but they're not; they're proposed for power and control. We Second Order of Powers are engaged in this endless warfare and, although we come from a good disposition of the Father and the Fullness, we have forgotten our heavenly nature and become deluded because of rage and other passions and addictions. The Christ came to Earth in the form of a Son of Man to bring the Third Order of Powers to Earth as the solution to overcoming the phantoms of the Imitation that have mired the Second Order Powers in error and ignorance. Those who have eyes to see the Christ are able to remember their Father in Heaven. Those who remember their Father in Heaven and repent from the Imitation are redeemed. Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of the promise to redeem the fallen. Jesus as the Son of God and the Son of Man brought salvation to the Deficiency and restored it to the Kingdom of Heaven. The reason the cross looks as it does and occupies such a central role in worship is that the cross represents human beings. The Cross is shaped like a human, a Son of Man. It is no accident that Jesus was crucified on a cross because Jesus is a Son of Man, the Son of Man. The Cross should remind us that humankind has been redeemed by the body and blood of Christ in an even more profound way than acknowledging the indignity and suffering of Christ on the cross. It should remind us that the Son of God—the Christ—bridged with the form of his human body spirit-to-matter, which is top-to-bottom, and neighbor-to-neighbor, which is side-to-side, just as the shape of the cross. In the Gnostic Gospel, redemption comes to all of creation through the incarnation of the Son of God into the body of the Son of Man. The manner of the Savior's birth, death, and resurrection will come to every soul as they realize their Father is in Heaven and to Heaven they will return. For, as it says, “every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” That affirmation comes from the New Testament (Philippians 2:10). It just takes time. We aren't there yet because of the common delusion of presumptuous thought, which causes people to behave selfishly. Ego must first make way for the love of Christ to take over the throne of the Self. Only then may you rise above the egoic imitation, for then you will have a champion and a king. The very public way that Jesus was crucified and the very public way that he resurrected gives us all hope of the same: Jesus demonstrates proof of resurrection and his life, death, and resurrection is about all of us, not only about the Christ. Jesus is the exemplar of our resurrection. And, by the way, in a Gnostic sense, which could be considered heretical by many Christians, the story of Jesus and the Christ and the Father don't even have to be believed as historical fact, which many nay-sayers make the cornerstone of their argument against Christ and God. The very concepts themselves—the very thoughts, the mind—is what carries this. We are consciousness and this Christ story is in our consciousness for our salvation. Think on that… I acknowledge that this is a very different version of Christianity than has been traditionally presented to us. This is gnosis that was originally contained in the sacred scriptures that formed the New Testament prior to the Pope and Emperor of Rome getting their hands on it and stripping it out. It's nice to know. I hope you get it. It doesn't really matter, because all you need to know is that we come from the Father and to the Father we will return. That is the bottom line. We are emanations directly of the Father and the Father has promised to save us all and bring us all home. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except through me.” This has been taken to mean that one must acknowledge the power of the Christ before the Christ can redeem you. But, you see, this would put all of the power of redemption in your hands rather than Christ's. The Christ will redeem all Second Order Powers by the end of time, with or without your prior acknowledgment. All redemption comes to the Father through the Christ, and that is in Christ's hands. What accepting the Christ now does for you is open the door for the Third Order Powers to enter your egoic soul. This power makes it possible to live a joyous and virtuous life. It allows the love of the Father to flow through you and out into the world. And it eases your transition after the physical death of your body, so you may enter the afterlife without fear, knowing that you rest in the Pleroma of the Christ. The Final Economy is our foretaste of Paradise. No more shadows, no more sorrow. I hope that this information is helpful to you and will help you remember your gnosis. Merry Christmas. God bless us all. And onward and upward. If you are getting any gnosis from this information, please consider supporting Gnostic Insights with a generous donation. It helps keep me motivated. I’m a one-person enterprise with full responsibility for every aspect of this podcast, from writing to recording to editing to artwork to paying for the hosting services that bring this gnosis to you. I could really use some more support! Please do what you can. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit
In this School of Transformation teaching, we dive into the heart of the New Covenant: repentance and forgiveness. These aren't religious rituals or empty apologies—they are the doorway into real salvation. True repentance brings an inner change that makes us hate sin, not just feel momentarily sorry for it. And forgiveness frees us to live fully in the grace God offers. When our hearts change, our actions follow. This is the transformation Jesus invites us into—one that reshapes our lives from the inside out. If you have any questions about this topic, or about the School of Transformation, email us at info@transformationschool.org
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In Part 4 of Catholic Theology in Protestant Clothing, we confront the tension that has driven the entire series. Scripture commands, "Repent and believe"—but if repentance and faith are treated as human actions that secure justification, the Gospel collapses back into Law.
Arcana Coelestia 2661. The Lord did not come into the world to save the celestial, but the spiritual. On Freedom The New Jerusalem and its Heavenly Doctrine 148: All freedom belongs to the love or affection; for what a man loves, he does freely, Arcana Coelestia 2870, 3158, 8987, 8990, 9585, 9591. Since freedombelongs to the love, it is the life of every one, Arcana Coelestia 2873. There is heavenly freedom and there is infernal freedom, Arcana Coelestia 2870, 2873, 2874, 9589, 9590. Heavenly freedom belongs to the love of good and truth, Arcana Coelestia 1947, 2870, 2872. And since the love of good and truth is from the Lord, freedom itself consists in being led by the Lord, Arcana Coelestia 892, 905, 2872, 2886, 2890-2892, 9096, 9586-9591. Through regeneration a man is introduced by the Lord into heavenly freedom, Arcana Coelestia 2874, 2875, 2882, 2892. A man ought to be in freedom, in order that he may be regenerated, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947, 2876, 2881, 3145, 3158, 4031, 8700. Otherwise the love of good and truth cannot be implanted in a man, and appropriated to him, so as to appear his own, Arcana Coelestia 2877, 2879, 2880, 2888, 8700. Nothing is conjoined to a man which is done under compulsion, Arcana Coelestia 2875, 8700. If a man could be reformed by compulsion, all would be saved, Arcana Coelestia 2881. Compulsion is hurtful in reformation, Arcana Coelestia 4031. Worship from freedom is worship, but not worship from compulsion, Arcana Coelestia 1947, 2880, 7349, 10097. Repentance ought to be practised in a free state; what is done in a state of coercion is of no avail, Arcana Coelestia 8392. What states of coercion are, Arcana Coelestia 8392. A man is permitted to act from the freedom of reason, that good may be provided for him; and on that account he is in the freedom of thinking and willing, and even of doing evil, so far as the laws do not forbid it, Arcana Coelestia 10777. A man is kept by the Lord between heaven and hell, and thus in a state of equilibrium, that he may be in freedom for the sake of his reformation, Arcana Coelestia 5982, 6477, 8209, 8987. What is inseminated in freedom remains, but not what is inseminated under compulsion, Arcana Coelestia 9588, 10777. Wherefore freedom is never taken away from any one, Arcana Coelestia 2876, 2881. No one is compelled by the Lord, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1948. How the Lord through freedom leads a man into good; namely, through freedom he turns the man away from evil, and inclines him to good, so gently and quietly that he does not know otherwise than that all proceeds from himself, Arcana Coelestia 9587. Compelling one’s self comes from freedom, but not being compelled, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947. A man ought to compel himself to resist evil, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947, 7914. He ought also to compel himself to do good as of himself, but still to acknowledge that it is from the Lord, Arcana Coelestia 2883, 2891, 2892, 7914. A man is in greater freedom in the temptation combats in which he conquers, because he then compels himself interiorly to resist evils, although it appears otherwise, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947, 2881. In every temptation there is freedom, but this freedom is with the man interiorly from the Lord; and therefore he struggles and desires to conquer, and not to be conquered, which he would not do unless he had freedom, Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947, 2881. The Lord does this through the affection of truth and good, which is impressed on the internal man, the man himself being ignorant of it, Arcana Coelestia 5044 Arcana Coelestia 5044[1-13]. Infernal liberty consists in being led by the loves of self and of the world, and by their lusts, Arcana Coelestia 2870, 2873. Those who are in hell do not know any other freedom, Arcana Coelestia 2871. Heavenly freedom is as far removed from infernal liberty as heaven is removed from hell, Arcana Coelestia 2873, 2874. Infernal liberty in itself is bondage, Arcana Coelestia 2884, 2890. Because being led by hell is bondage, Arcana Coelestia 9586, 9589-9591. All freedom is like a man’s Self (proprium), and according to it, Arcana Coelestia 2880. Through regeneration a man receives from the Lord a heavenly Self (proprium), Arcana Coelestia 1937, 1947, 2882, 2883, 2891. The quality of the heavenly Self (proprium), Arcana Coelestia 164, 5660, 8480. This Self (proprium) appears to the man as his own Self (proprium); but it is not his, but the Lord’s with him, Arcana Coelestia 8497. Those who are in this Self (proprium), are in true freedom, because true freedom consists in being led by the Lord and by His Self (proprium), Arcana Coelestia 892, 905, 2872, 2886, 2890-2892, 4096, 9586, 9587-9591. The differences between spiritual and celestial states of mind Arcana Coelestia 10124. As has often been stated before, heaven is divided into two kingdoms, one of which is called the celestial kingdom and the other the spiritual kingdom. In both kingdoms good is implanted by means of truth; but with those who are in the spiritual kingdom good is implanted by means of truth in the understanding part of the mind, whereas with those who are in the celestial kingdom good is implanted by means of truth in the will part. The way in which the implantation of good by means of truth takes place in the spiritual kingdom is different from the way in which it does with those in the celestial kingdom. With those in the spiritual kingdom truth is implanted in the external or natural man, where at first it becomes knowledge. To the extent that the person has an affection for it, and lives in accord with it, it is then summoned into the understanding, where it becomes faith and at the same time charity towards the neighbour. This charity constitutes his new will and the faith a new understanding; and both constitute conscience. [2] But with those in the celestial kingdom truth becomes neither knowledge, nor faith, nor conscience. Instead it becomes a power to receive that is subject to the good of love; and to the extent that they live a life in accord with it, it becomes a power of perception which grows fuller and more perfect as their love does so. This goes on in them day by day without their awareness, almost as it does with young children. The reason why it goes on without their awareness is that truth does not become fixed as knowledge in the memory, nor does it linger as a concept within the power of thought; rather it passes without delay into the will and becomes part of their life. Consequently they do not see truth but perceive it; and the extent and manner of their perception is determined by how much and in what way the good of love received from and offered back to the Lord is present in them. These in the celestial kingdom therefore are very different from those in the spiritual kingdom. And since their perception of truth springs from good they never substantiate it by the use of reasons. Instead whenever truths are the subject they merely say either ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’. [3] These are the ones who are meant by the Lord in Matthew, Let your words be Yes, yes; No, no; anything beyond this is from evil 1 . Matthew 5:37. For reasoning about truths, about whether they are such or not, does not spring from good, because in that case truth is not seen with perception, only believed as a result of receiving it on authority and then corroborating it for oneself. What one believes on authority consists of other people’s ideas within one’s self and are not one’s own; and anything believed on these grounds alone and then corroborated appears after such corroboration to be the truth, even when it is false. This becomes perfectly clear from the beliefs of any religion and from the variety of religions throughout the world. From all this it is evident what the difference is between those who are in the Lord’s celestial kingdom and those who are in His spiritual kingdom. The reason for their difference is that those in His celestial kingdom by the way they live convert the Church’s truths immediately into forms of good, whereas those in the spiritual kingdom keep to truths, preferring faith to life. Those who by the way they live convert the Church’s truths immediately into good, that is, those who belong to the celestial kingdom, are described by the Lord in Mark 4:26-29, and many times elsewhere. Regarding the difference between the celestial kingdom and the spiritual kingdom, see the places referred to in 9277. AC 141. Countless things can be said about the proprium — about what the proprium is like in the case of the bodily-minded and worldly man, what it is like in the case of the spiritual man, and what in the case of the celestial man. With the bodily-minded and worldly man the proprium is his all. He is unaware of anything else but the proprium. And, as has been stated, if he were to lose his proprium he would think that he was dying. With the spiritual man the proprium takes on a similar appearance, for although he knows that the Lord is the life of all, and that He confers wisdom and intelligence, and consequently the ability to think and to act, it is more a matter of something he says and not so much something he believes. The celestial man however acknowledges that the Lord is the life of all, who confers the ability to think and act, because he perceives that this is so. Nor does he ever desire the proprium. Nevertheless even though he does not desire it the Lord grants him a proprium which is joined to him with a complete perception of what is good and true, and with complete happiness. Angels possess a proprium such as this, and at the same time utmost peace and tranquillity, for their proprium has within it things that are the Lord’s, who is governing their proprium, that is, governing them by means of their proprium. This proprium is utterly heavenly, whereas the proprium of the bodily-minded man is hellish. But more about the proprium further on. Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.
In this episode, we delve into one of the most intriguing, yet potentially perplexing, themes in the Bible - the Day of the Lord. We and explore how this idea first crystallizes in the book of Joel. Likely the earliest of the written prophets, Joel speaks into a moment of national fragility near the end of Queen Athaliah's reign (2 Kings 11), during those shadowy years between verses 3 and 4, when Judah's king was hidden, the throne stood vacant, and idolatry and wickedness reigned over Southern Judah. It is in this context that Joel introduces language that will ripple across the entire biblical story. While earlier narratives hint at the concept of the Day of the Lord, such as the spirit of the day in Genesis 3 or that day in Exodus 32, Joel is the first to use the explicit phrase "the Day of the Lord."And Joel makes it unmistakably clear that this Day is not simplistic. It can be both judgment and deliverance, devastation and salvation. It is a day when God confronts His people, but also a day when God rescues those who return to Him. Joel even uses the phrase to refer to two different historical moments, showing us that the Day of the Lord is not a single date on the calendar but cn be used to refer to multiple "comings" of the Lord in judgment or salvation. We explore how the Day of the Lord carries both certainty and contingency. Sometimes the Day will come no matter what. Other times, its arrival - or its intensity - depends on the response of those who hear the warning. Repentance might avert it entirely. Or repentance might not stop the Day from coming, but the repentant faithful will escape its destruction. In this way, a “future Day of the Lord” can refer to:a historical event that will occur,a historical event that could occur but never materializes,or the ultimate climactic Day at the end of the age.One of the central functions of proclaiming the Day is this: to call God's people back before the Day arrives. Prophets announce the Day not merely to predict but to transform. They want to summon listeners into the mercy of God while time remains.From here, we trace the theme of the Day of the Lord into the New Testament, especially 2 Peter 3:10 13. Peter uses the exact language of “the Day of the Lord” but applies it to the final eschatological horizon when Jesus returns, and the world is renewed. Even at the very end of time, the function remains the same: announcing the future Day of the Lord is meant to awaken repentance, holiness, and hopeful perseverance. Key Passages: Joel 1:15-18; 2:1-2, 12-142 Peter 3:10-13Possible conceptual allusions to a "Day of the Lord" before Joel: Genesis 3:8 - The Lord God walking in the cool/spirit of the day. Exodus 32:28 - "that day" the Lord brought a plague on the people. Explainer Video on how to use www.biblehub.com and www.blueletterbible.orgLeave us a question or comment at our website podcast page.
SummaryThis conversation explores the life and tragic end of King Solomon, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, accountability, and guarding one's heart. It delves into how Solomon, despite his great wisdom, allowed pride and compromise to lead him away from God, ultimately resulting in a life that did not fulfill its potential. The discussion serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring wisdom and the need for daily reflection and repentance in our own lives.TakeawaysKing Solomon's life ended tragically despite his wisdom.He ignored the warnings and wisdom given to him.The heart must be guarded diligently.Compromise can lead to a slow drift away from God.Accountability is crucial for spiritual health.Pride can subtly lead to downfall.Daily reflection is necessary to guard our hearts.The fear of God is essential for a faithful life.Success can lead to complacency and danger.Repentance is key to returning to God.Chapters00:00 The Tragic End of King Solomon07:25 The Slow Drift Away from God14:13 Ignoring Wisdom: A Cautionary Tale20:19 Guarding the Heart: A Daily Responsibility28:32 The Consequences of Compromise35:28 The Danger of Success and Pride42:20 The Call to Repentance and ObedienceBooks, Blogs, Clothing https://benjaminlee.blogBe sure to tune in Monday-Friday!
In this episode of Theology Central, we examine a theological article that challenges "faith alone" and argues that certain works of obedience are necessary for salvation. While the argument initially sounds balanced and biblical, a closer look reveals something deeper
Use promo code: FREEMONTH to get the first month free until the end of 2025.https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/?coupon=FREEMONTHIn this inspiring testimony, Pastor Rangi shares his incredible journey from gang violence and rebellion to radical redemption through Jesus Christ. Born into a life surrounded by violence, Rangi was deeply entrenched in gang culture before a life-changing encounter with God turned everything around.https://TakingTheLandPodcast.com• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bThis episode dives deep into the challenges of backsliding, the overwhelming love of God, and the restoration that only faith can bring. Pastor Rangi speaks candidly about the battles he's faced and the grace that brought him home. From pioneering churches to building a spiritual family, his story is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone for the love of Christ.Whether you're struggling, returning, or just starting your journey of faith, this testimony will encourage and strengthen you.Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share this story of hope!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Testimony Tuesday05:14 The Growth of the Church in New Zealand10:42 The Impact of Violence and Gangs16:09 The Search for Purpose and Direction21:39 Reflections on Violence and Society29:01 Spiritual Beliefs and Cultural Perspectives37:26 Radical Change: Embracing Faith and Ministry43:00 Backsliding: The Descent into Old Habits50:20 Tragedy and Guilt: The Loss of a Friend58:32 Repentance and Renewal: A New Beginning01:03:48 The Journey of Backsliding and Return01:09:40 The Heart of God for the Backslider01:14:42 Restoration and the Role of the Church01:25:16 Introduction and Context Setting01:25:35 The Journey of Restoration01:34:17 Rebuilding Relationships and Family Dynamics01:39:23 The Call to Pioneer and Launching Out01:50:38 Moving Forward and New Beginnings01:57:19 Challenges of Pioneering During a Pandemic02:02:36 The Struggles of Ministry and Personal Sacrifice02:08:09 Living for Jesus: The Cost of Discipleship02:14:40 Prayer Requests and Community NeedsShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369
Last week we ended our study time looking at a great king of Judah, Hezekiah. Today we start with one of the worst kings of Judah, Manasseh, Hezekiah's son. Manasseh reigned from 697-642 B.C. His story is found in 2 Kings 21:1-18 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20. Manasseh reigned 55 years. He reigned longer than any other king and did more damage than any other king. He did evil in God's eyes. It is a disgusting and tragic story. He destroys everything good his father had done. King Manasseh ⁃ Apostasy and Idolatry - 2 Chronicles 33:33 ⁃ Sacrificed his children - 2 Chronicles 33:6 ⁃ Innocent blood shed including the blood of prophets - 2 Kings 21:16. (Hebrews 11:37 - ancient Jewish tradition that says it was during Manasseh's reign that Isaiah was sawn in half by Manasseh) ⁃ Captivity in Babylon - Manasseh was taken prisoner by Assyria and taken to Babylon - 2 Chronicles 33:11 ⁃ Repentance and return to Judah- while in prison Manasseh had a change of heart, humbling himself greatly before God and praying. The Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so God brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom, proving to Manasseh that He is the true God - 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 What we learn: God is a gracious God and hears the cries of those who humble themselves before Him. He responds to a repentant heart. In the final years of his life, Manasseh worked to redo things but to no avail as his son, King Amon takes the throne. Amon reigned from 642-640 B.C. and his story is found in 2 Kings 21:19-26 and 2 Chronicles 33:21-25. Amon did evil in the eyes of the Lord. King Amon ⁃ Return to idolatry - 2 Chronicles 33:22-23 ⁃ Conspiracy and Assassination - 2 Chronicles 33:24-25 - Josiah, Amon's son was then made king. King Josiah Josiah is just a boy when he begins his 31 year reign and in Pastor's opinion, the greatest king of Judah. Josiah reigned from 640-609 B.C. His story is found in 2 Kings 22:1-23:30 and 2 Chronicles 34-35. During his reign there were many prophets: Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk and Huldah. God is working to bring the nation back to Himself. During King Josiah's reign, Judah experienced three of its happiest decades: peace, prosperity and revival. King Josiah ⁃ Young King seeks the God of David - he followed in the ways of David - 2 Kings 22:1-2 and 2 Chronicles 34:3 ⁃ Spiritual cleansing of Jerusalem - 2 Chronicles 34:4-5 ⁃ Book of the Law of God written by Moses (possibly the original Torah) is discovered - 2 Chronicles 34:8, 2 Chronicles 34:14, 2 Chronicles 34:19, 2 Chronicles 34:22. In 2 Chronicles 34:27 we read of Huldah who tells the king that God says that judgment is coming, but because he (Josiah) had humbled himself before God, wept and torn his robes, that Josiah will not live to see the destruction. Josiah recognizes the Lord's graciousness and he sets forth to bring revival. ⁃ Revival happens 2 Kings 23:2-3 - God's people pledge themselves to the covenant of God. ⁃ Revival and reform go beyond Judah - 2 Kings 23:15, 17 Josiah was a bright, brilliant, incredible and godly leader, a man bold in his faith and one who trusted God. May we learn from his example. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class Join us Sundays https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.
In ancient road-building, when a king was coming to a city, workers would literally level the path—remove rocks, straighten curves, fill valleys, clear obstacles—so the king could arrive without hindrance. "Make straight in the desert a highway for our God," John says the same thing needs to happen in the human heart. He is saying repentance removes the rocks, straightens the curves, fills the valleys, builds the bridges, and clears the obstacles to make room in us for Jesus to come. “Repentance” is one of those words that can feel heavy. For some of us, it carries pain. For others, guilt. For others, images of street preachers with cardboard signs. But repentance—in the Bible—is one of the most freeing, healing, life-giving realities in the kingdom of God. It's not punitive. It's not shame-based. It's not God pointing a finger. Repentance is the invitation into becoming whole.
Send us a textWhat if God doesn't see you the way you see yourself? We start with Job's piercing question—“Am I like the sea?”—and follow the thread through Scripture where the sea symbolizes chaos, power, and unrest. From there, we confront a rising claim in modern teaching: that Christians no longer need to repent, confess, or ask for forgiveness. We test that idea against Romans, Colossians, and 1 John, and we talk plainly about the difference between being secure in Christ and being formed by grace in daily practice.You'll hear why we draw a clear line between positional standing and practical discipleship. Positionally, believers are reconciled and forgiven; practically, we still grieve, stumble, and need restoration. Confession is not a denial of the cross—it's a response to it. Repentance is not self-salvation—it's humility that aligns our lives with the truth. We unpack “mortify the deeds of the body,” not as spiritual heroics but as Spirit-led honesty that names sin, turns from it, and bears fruit that keeps us blameless in reputation without claiming sinlessness in reality.We also sit with Job's sleepless nights—terrors, dreams, and the ache for rest—and connect that experience to the way suffering strips away noise. Where do we find peace when every corner of life feels storm-tossed? The answer isn't a slogan. It's a return to ordinary, durable practices: prayer that tells the truth, confession that heals fellowship, counsel that welcomes correction, and a community that prefers Scripture to celebrity. If you've been burned by quick fixes or shamed into silence, this conversation offers a steadier path forward—grace with spine, hope with honesty, and a God who holds you even when you can't feel the hand.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves the book of Job, and leave a review to help more listeners find thoughtful, Scripture-shaped conversations.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!
This week, we will be studying Genesis 50:12-21 under the theme “How to Forgive Significant Hurt.” When Joseph's brothers fear payback, they discover that God's grace is far bigger than their guilt. Joseph refused to play God — and instead explained the strange, stunning way God turns harm into healing. Genuine forgiveness frees both the offended and the offender.Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we'll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God's design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We'll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.
Use promo code: FREEMONTH to get the first month free until the end of 2025.https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/?coupon=FREEMONTH“Wilderness Ministry” from Luke 3—location is God's choice, the message must be repentance, and the posture is humility that points to Jesus. When those align, God brings people, opens nations, and sustains true success.https://TakingTheLandPodcast.comSUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR MORE:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bScriptures: Acts 10:1–4; 1 Kings 17:2–4; Luke 3:2–6, 15–16; 1 Cor 4:2; Matt 24:45–46; 2 Cor 6:1; Rom 12:3.Key themes: memorial giving, tipping point faith, obedience over time, repentance preaching, humility, location in God's will, breakthrough for buildings, finances, converts, and families.Chapters00:00 The Journey to a New Building03:01 Understanding Memorial Giving05:44 The Power of Obedience in Giving08:43 Breakthroughs Through Faithful Giving11:48 The Importance of Faithfulness in Ministry15:03 Wilderness Ministry: A Call to the Uncomfortable15:39 The Message of Repentance in Ministry30:21 The Challenge of Conversion32:56 The Importance of Repentance36:21 Preaching the Right Message38:48 The Role of Humility in Ministry43:27 Understanding Your Role as a Pastor49:05 True Success in Ministry53:56 The Call to Repentance and TransformationShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369
This episode explores the theme of "being the head and not the tail," drawing from Deuteronomy 28 to encourage listeners to shift from a mindset of bondage and subservience to one of leadership and obedience to God. Samuel emphasizes that blessings follow faithful submission and obedience, contrasting the generational effects of living in freedom versus captivity. Practical examples illustrate how spiritual and financial freedom can be cultivated over time, impacting future generations. The episode closes with a call to embrace obedience, patience, and a lifestyle distinct from worldly patterns, trusting that God equips and blesses those who follow His ways.
Dive into 2Corinthians 7:1-13 as we explore how repentance is not a source of shame, but a path to profound comfort and lasting joy. Discover the transformative power of godly sorrow and the blessing of a changed heart. The post 2Corinthians 7v1-13 The Comfort and Joy of Repentance appeared first on Calvary Chapel Crossover.
12/14/2025 Repentance isn't, “Clean yourself up so God will come,” it's, “Turn, because God is coming to you.” This is where Advent hope lives.
From Restless to Rooted: Joshua Williams on Calling, Repentance, and a Faith That Endures.What happens when the map you drew for your life no longer fits the road God is actually giving you? In this continuation of our conversation with Joshua Williams, we trace a candid journey through disappointment, redirection, and the quiet practices that turn belief into a way of life. This isn't highlight-reel faith; it's the daily, hidden work of following Jesus when the feelings fade and the next step isn't obvious.In this episode you'll hear about:Calling vs. career: how God reshapes ambition into service and steadies the heart when doors close.Repentance as renewal: not shame, but the rhythm that keeps love honest and hope alive.Prayer that holds in storms: learning to pray Scripture when words run out.Community and accountability: why “just me and Jesus” isn't enough when you're tired, tempted, or unsure.Sacrament and Scripture together: how worship and the Word form a faith that lasts beyond trends.Suffering without cynicism: carrying grief to Christ and finding courage to begin again.Why listen: If you're in a season of waiting, change, or quiet rebuilding, Joshua's story offers both clarity and comfort—practical ways to keep moving with Jesus when you're short on answers but rich in questions.If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs steadying grace, and leave a quick review with the one practice—prayer, repentance, or community—you're committing to this week.**********What if the road to Jesus runs through a guru? We sit down with Joshua to trace his unlikely path from a Romanian “enlightenment” school to Orthodox Christianity, and we ask the questions seekers rarely say aloud: Do mystical experiences prove truth, or do they force us to ask which spirit we're listening to?Joshua describes leaving the U.S. to “throw himself into the arms of the universe,” clinging to ideas like reincarnation and religious unity while resisting the moral claims of Christ. Inside a syncretic school that blended Hindu and Buddhist concepts, he encountered a compelling teacher, apparent clairvoyance, and a vision of reality where Brahman reigns as impersonal essence. That promise of unity felt expansive—until it demanded he treat personhood, love, and moral responsibility as illusions. We contrast that with the Orthodox claim that God is personal and tri-personal: the Trinity as eternal communion, love that exists before creation, and a God who is everywhere present yet distinct from creation. Rather than absorbing us into a faceless One, God calls us by name and invites real relationship.Across the conversation, we map the turning points: irritation at the name of Jesus giving way to self-awareness, recognition of authentic Christian witness, and a rethinking of “science versus faith” that leaves shallow slogans behind. We explore discernment of spirits, why power isn't proof, and how an impersonal metaphysics drifts toward quiet nihilism. Then we look at the Orthodox vision of personhood that grounds meaning: if we're made in God's image, our capacity for love is not a cosmic trick—it's the point.If you've chased enlightenment and still long for a face behind the light, this story will meet you where you are. Listen, share with a friend who's wrestling with pantheism or syncretism, and leave a review to help others find the show. Subscribe for more conversations that take faith, reason, and experience seriously.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, XPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!
Episode Summary As the year comes to a close, many believers feel more drained than victorious. Instead of rushing into resolutions fueled by pressure and comparison, this episode invites you to pause. Through a grace-centered, Scripture-grounded approach, you are guided through three spiritual activities that help you close the year in peace and step into the next season aligned with God's purpose. This teaching walks you through reflecting on God's faithfulness, releasing burdens you were never meant to carry, resetting your heart through repentance without shame, and realigning your future by receiving a word from God for the year ahead. This is not about doing more. It is about surrendering well. Detailed Time Stamps0:00 Why the end of the year feels heavy for so many believers3:29 Reflect and release without self-judgment4:26 Creating a blessings list that awakens gratitude7:05 Naming and releasing burdens honestly11:18 Reset and repent without condemnation12:01 Repentance explained as redirection, not shame14:33 Unforgiveness and habits that quietly drain your strength18:24 Realign and receive God's direction for the new year19:33 Asking God for your word for the year22:46 Stepping into the future with peace and confidence24:08 Closing prayer and invitation to engage Connect With MeWebsite: https://ChontaHaynes.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the MissionIf this teaching blessed you and you would like to support the work of Heart 2 Heart Truth Ministries, you can donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S
In ⬇️Dive Here! Part 2, we'll leave the surface behind again and follow the Great I AM into the deeper depths of discipleship—where identity is formed, the mind is renewed, and God's energeia (His active, living power) comes alive within every disciple of Jesus. This is where faith moves beyond awareness into obedience, beyond belief into witness, and beyond comfort into calling. You'll hear the truth of God's eternal love in John 3:16, the personal entry point of salvation in Romans 10, the renewing work of Romans 12, the revealed glory of Jesus in the Gospels, and the sending force of the Great Commission. Whether you're seeking truth, newly awakened in Christ, growing deeper in faith, or discipling others—this episode calls you deeper, steadier, rooted, and closer to the heart of God. Go grab your tanks… and let's dive in! God's Word:Key Passages: John 3:16; Romans 10:8–10; Romans 12:2; Psalm 139:16–18; Philippians 2:13; John 16:13; Matthew 28:18–20. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com
In this powerful and reflective sermon with Rev. Robin-Huws Barnes, we explore December's theme: Retrospection, Repentance, and Gratitude—a divine invitation to pause, look back, assess our walk, and return to alignment with God's Kingdom. Through humour, storytelling, and deep spiritual insight, this message leads us into a sincere examination of our faith, our families, and our devotion to God's Word. If you're ready to evaluate your year through the lens of the Kingdom and position yourself for divine alignment in the coming season, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Canary Cry Clubhouse, host Basil, joined by Pete from Days of Noah Podcast and Rod from Millennial Mustard Seed, discusses a widespread feeling of spiritual and emotional fatigue among believers. They describe this as a "siege" that depletes resources and isolates people.The conversation covers:The nature of the fatigue: It's not just physical tiredness but a spiritual heaviness, possibly a "systematic attack" exacerbated by constant exposure to news and geopolitical chaos.Combating isolation through fellowship: The guests and a caller, Aaron, emphasize the vital role of fellowship and open communication about struggles to counter the enemy's attacks and provide mutual support.The spiritual journey and "honeymoon period": Basil explains the concept of a "honeymoon period" for new Christians, where faith feels easy and joyful. He warns that this period eventually ends, leading to trials and hardships, making fellowship crucial for endurance.Repentance, Refreshing, Restoration, Return: Pete shares the scripture from Acts 3:19-21, outlining the order of repentance leading to times of refreshing and ultimate restoration.The "pipeline" to Christ: Basil notes an interesting trend where people initially drawn to conspiracy theories or fringe topics often find their way to biblical prophecy, the Nephilim, and ultimately to Christ.
Advent: The Beginning of the Good NewsMark 1:1-6Jon MoralesGifts arrive in many shapes and sizes. They are often wrapped in paper and ribbons as signs of preparation for the grand reveal. And just as wrapping paper implies readiness for the gift inside, so our hearts must bear the mark of readiness for our Savior. During Advent, we prepare our hearts for the greatest gift of all, the coming Messiah. Join us this week in our Advent series as we explore how repentance prepares us to meet the Messiah.
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How does a church navigate change, controversy, and continuing revelation while staying true to its foundation? The Articles of Faith lay the groundwork, but the two Official Declarations provide proof of a living church, led by a living prophet. We'll analyze the deep counsel given in these landmark sections. Official Declaration 1: The End of Plural Marriage President Wilford Woodruff faced a devastating dilemma: adhere to the law of plural marriage and lose the temples, ordinances, and leadership to imprisonment, or cease the practice. Honoring Authority: President Woodruff declared his "intention to submit" to the laws of Congress that the Supreme Court had pronounced constitutional. He even went so far as to order the Endowment House "taken down without delay" following one reported (but unproven) case of a marriage performed there. The Critical Question: He was commanded by God to "ask the Latter-day Saints a question" —which was the wisest course: to sacrifice the temples and ordinances, or to cease the practice, "leave the Temples in the hands of the Saints," and let the work for the dead continue. Prophetic Integrity: He declared he would have let all the temples go and gone to prison himself "had not the God of heaven commanded me" to do what he did, and when that command came, "it was all clear to me". This shows a willingness to fully embrace the opposing viewpoint before receiving the final divine guidance. Official Declaration 2: Revelation on the Priesthood Received by President Spencer W. Kimball after "extended meditation and prayer in the sacred rooms of the holy temple" , this declaration fulfilled the promises of earlier prophets. Divine Guidance: The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "pleaded long and earnestly" and supplicated the Lord for "divine guidance". The Result: God "heard our prayers," and by revelation, confirmed that "the long-promised day has come". This revelation extended the priesthood and temple blessings to "every faithful, worthy man" so he could "enjoy with his loved ones every blessing" that flows therefrom. The Articles of Faith These 13 points, part of the Wentworth Letter, establish our fundamental beliefs: Core Doctrine (A of F 1-4): Belief in the Godhead , accountability for "our own sins, and not for Adam's transgression" , salvation through the Atonement "by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel" , and the first principles of Faith, Repentance, Baptism, and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. A Living Church (A of F 5-9): We believe in priesthood authority , the "same organization that existed in the Primitive Church" , spiritual gifts , and accepting the Bible and the Book of Mormon as the word of God. Most importantly, we believe God "will yet reveal many great and important things". The Path of Discipleship (A of F 10-13): We believe in the literal gathering of Israel , "claim the privilege" of worshiping according to conscience , are subject to the law , and seek after anything "virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy". Call-to-Action: What "great and important thing" (A of F 9) do you need to seek personal revelation on this week? Share your thoughts below! If this message reinforced your faith in continuing revelation, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:47 Avoiding the Appearance of Evil 17:42 Precedent or President 30:13 Following Fallibility 51:40 Race and the Priesthood 1:04:22 Returning to God 1:14:30 The Church of Jesus Christ 1:22:23 Gathering Israel by Being Good 1:30:50 One-Liners
Use promo code: FREEMONTH to get the first month free until the end of 2025.https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/?coupon=FREEMONTHIn a world that equates love with tolerance and truth with hatred, this sermon boldly proclaims the biblical definition of sincere love—a love that values people but confronts sin head-on. Drawing on Scripture, cultural insight, and personal experience, Pastor Dragoon challenges believers to live with conviction, courage, and compassion.FULL SERMON STUDY GUIDE: https://vbph.org/sermons/2025/7/24/love-must-be-sincereWhether you're wrestling with how to love someone living in sin, facing pressure from the culture, or just want to grow deeper in your walk with God—this message will equip you with the truth and grace of the gospel.https://TakingTheLandPodcast.comSUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR MORE:• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b[00:00] - Welcome[00:48] - Surprising Impact of Romans 12:9[03:16] - The Pivot from Doctrine to Practice[04:51] - Love Must Be Sincere in a Confused World[06:23] - Acceptance, Boundaries, and Parental Love[11:19] - Valuing People Without Affirming Sin[13:12] - Truth That Hurts and Sets Free[16:14] - Agape Love vs. Hypocrisy[18:38] - God's Judgment and the Reality of Sin[20:08] - The Necessity of Warning and Self-Denial[23:33] - Hating Evil: The Church's Responsibility[26:34] - Clinging to What is Good[28:12] - Discernment in Speech and Influence[31:17] - Jesus' Model: Mercy and Repentance[35:30] - The Power of the Cross to Cleanse[38:47] - Courage to Stand for Truth[44:22] - Counting the Cost and Pursuing Holiness[47:05] - The Call to Be Salt, Light, and Agents of Healing[50:11] - Closing PrayerShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369
Is it possible to come to the place where God won't accept our repentance? Today, we'll dig into a difficult passage that seems to say this. However, when we view this passage through the lens of the Old Testament, we'll find it makes much more sense. Join us for a challenging and important passage. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. In 2025, we were awarded #10 on the list of the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from www.millionpodcasts.com. We are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
Far from being negative or shame-filled, repentance is a deeply hopeful reorientation toward God. Jeff unpacks the biblical foundations of repentance and explains why it's essential for preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!
→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Proclamations are major declarations from prophets, seers, and revelators. This proclamation states that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.(05:11) There are three parts: prophetic declarations, prophetic warnings, and prophetic counsel. Prophetic declarations are clear statements of our core doctrines.(14:04) The Family Proclamation warns that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.(16:35) Prophetic counsel is given for successful marriages and families.(20:06) Faith and prayer.(22:05) Repentance and forgiveness.(28:21) Respect, love, and compassion can be combined to define charity. Respect is to see the value God has placed in every person.(37:02) Love is a choice, not just an emotion.(45:07) Compassion is to feel what others feel.(50:24) Balancing work and wholesome recreational activities. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 351 | The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Come Follow Me 2025 (December 15-21) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.
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