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Psalm 37 inspires us to turn to the Lord for salvation, joy, and hope! (Lectionary #435) September 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
It is not merely the outwardly wicked who are saved by grace who should be amazed at their salvation. Every Christian, even those who lived a supposed moral life before salvation, should be amazed at God's grace. Salvation is entirely God's work. In the sermon on Ephesians 2:4 titled “‘But God:' The Christian Message to the World,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines Paul's introduction of the chief characteristics of the gospel. What makes the gospel good news? It is that in one's salvation, they become a new creature. Conversion is not merely something added to life, but rather a new realm of thinking. The dead have become alive. Dr. Lloyd-Jones remarks that Christ's redemptive work for such sinners seems impossible and yet it's true. He died for the dead so the dead may be made alive. God has done this to show His unmerited favor. His kindness and love are displayed through the salvation of wretched sinners. Come to Christ and discover the exceeding greatness of His power to all who believe. Through the gospel, God has found a way of liberating sinners from all their sin. The Christian, therefore, should be amazed that God would save a sinner such as themselves and not be ashamed because it is the power of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111
2 Timothy 4:9-22 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin wrap up Season 7 and 2 Timothy by looking forward to entering Christ's heavenly kingdom.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26698The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
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New Gospel Bracelet – You can change people's lives by sharing the Good News of Jesus. These bracelets are a simple and clear way to do that. They've been used as an evangelism tool for nearly 200 years! For this bracelet, each of the 5 colors stand for a single word which gives a starting point to tell part of the Gospel story. Red is for blood – the blood of Jesus's death on that cross takes away our sin. White is for purification – Jesus did not stay dead. And just like Jesus came back to life, God can make us new people without sin. Green is for growth – just like you grow up as a human, you grow in your new spiritual life in Jesus. And last, but certainly not least, gold is for heaven – Jesus's people will be with Him forever. In heaven, there will be no more pain, no more sadness, and no more sin. Thank you for stepping out in faith to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each bracelet comes with a description card and check out the video below for deeper explanations behind each color. Get one for you and a friend! Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit two per person* Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Peace the World Can't Give: The Promise of the Holy Spirit – John 14:15–31 In Episode 150 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane finish John 14 with one of Jesus' greatest promises: we will never have to walk alone. As Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate, Helper, and Teacher who will remain with them and remind them of everything Jesus has taught. Then, in the middle of uncertainty about what comes next, Jesus gives them something the world cannot manufacture: His peace. Together, Jamie and Jane explore what it means to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives, how love for Jesus shapes our obedience, and the difference between temporary peace based on circumstances and the lasting peace that comes from Christ. Jesus never promised His followers a life without trouble, questions, or uncertainty. He promised something better: His presence in the middle of it. If your heart has been anxious, overwhelmed, or searching for peace, pull up a chair. John 14 reminds us that we have a Helper, we have His presence, and we have a peace the world cannot give. Reflection Question: Am I looking to my circumstances to give me peace—or am I learning to receive the peace Jesus has already given me? ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Website: www.janewwilliams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams
Salvation costs us nothing, but it cost God everything. The price was paid in real flesh and blood on a Roman cross. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes counterfeit saviors who never paid that price. Can an impersonal Christ bear nail prints—or shed blood for our sins? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/
Jenita Pace was in such a deep depression that she attempted suicide and ended up hospitalized for ten days. God's miracle was that her husband forgot his pager and went home to retrieve it, only to stop Jenita from taking her life moments before! Today, she's a therapist and a professor, but the road to healing was not easy. Jenita talks about the long, slippery slope that can lead to suicide and the lies that we tell ourselves to justify suicide as the only option - when that couldn't be further from the truth. Time and healing have highlighted the truth in Jenita's life: Christians carry the Holy Spirit within them. Every human life is precious and has meaning. God can and will use anyone willing. Salvation is not earned; it's a gift. God loves us just as we are, and in Him, we have infinite value and worth. TAKEAWAYS Jenita wrote a devotional, The Healing Name of Jesus: Find Freedom from Depression and Anxiety Often, the church misunderstands mental health and, as a result, fails to address it The lies Satan tells us are that “we aren't worth it,” and that God “can't use us,” but our pain is our testimony, and our story can save others Contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline via call, text, or chat if you need help at 988lifeline.org
Galatians 2:20 is more than Jesus dying for you—it's you dying with Him. In this clip, Andrew reveals the neglected half of the cross: the old you is gone, and Christ is now your life.
Learn what a Mulligan is in this short lesson that Joni tells about golf. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
John 11:32-34, 36-47 | What Looks Beyond REPAIR… Is Not Beyond JESUSYou have looked at the same situation long enough to wonder whether anything can still change.Maybe YOU have prayed, waited, hoped — and watched it move in the opposite direction. The damage feels too deep now. The delay feels too long. And a part of YOU has started to wonder whether it is finally time to accept that this is simply how the story ends.John 11 was written for the person carrying that exact weight.By the time help arrived, everyone involved had already reached the same conclusion: it was too late. Too much time had passed. The situation was, by every visible measure, finished — past the point where anyone believed anything could still be done. And the words spoken out loud in that moment are the very thing YOU have quietly believed about YOUR own situation: if only He had come sooner.But that is where most people misread the whole thing.Here is what most people miss. Before anything changed on the outside, something moved on the inside of the One who showed up — a reaction so deep it surprised everyone watching. It reveals something about how God feels toward what YOU are facing that changes everything about how YOU carry it. Most people rush past this detail because they are focused on the problem. It may be the most important part.And there is a moment that matters even more.He gave an instruction that made no sense given how far gone the situation was — a command that drew an immediate objection from the people standing there, because by then the situation was not just bad, it was past the point of no return, and everyone knew it. What He said back to that objection is a sentence YOU need to hear over YOUR own impossible situation.Then He spoke to the very thing everyone had already grieved and buried.And what happened next — what came out, and the strange instruction He gave the moment it did — is the part YOU have to see for yourself. Because it proves that the timing YOU have resented, the delay that felt like abandonment, was never God being too late. It was setting up something no one in that place thought was still possible.This is not about pretending the damage is small. It is about discovering why what looks beyond repair does not get to decide what is still possible with God.What was the reaction beneath the surface? What was the sentence spoken over the objection? And what came out when He spoke to the thing everyone had already given up on?Press play — because what looks beyond repair is not beyond Jesus. We are going into John 11 to uncover why YOUR situation is not too far gone.
We talk about the concept of “once saved always saved,” utilizing the theological idea of analogia fidei.
“My word . . . will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” — Isaiah 55:11 The gospel account of John opens with an astonishing declaration: the Word, who is Jesus, the Son of God, has broken into our world. As verse 14 beautifully proclaims, the Word “made his dwelling among us.” If ever there was a moment when the earth could resound with joy and song, it was when the Son of God took on flesh and entered our human story. No wonder the skies were filled with the sound of a heavenly choir: “Hark! The herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn King!'” (see Luke 2:13-14).John 1:1-14 reveals the fulfillment of Isaiah 55:11—the Word went out and did not return empty. Jesus accomplished his mission as the Father had intended. He took on the debt of our sin and rebellion in this world and paid its terrible price through his death on the cross.He was buried in a tomb, and then he rose from the grave as the Lord of life and salvation. Later he also returned in victory by ascending to his rightful place in heaven. Isaiah had prophesied truly about the Word of God, Jesus, who achieved all that God had sent him to do.Across the centuries, the power of Christ's work has echoed to every corner of the earth. Salvation is here. Forgiveness is possible. There is a God who loves you, and in Christ you have an eternal future. Jesus, thank you for bringing salvation and new life into our broken lives and our broken world. May your good news echo everywhere. We surrender our hearts to you again today. Amen.
Christian ID “God's Plan of Salvation, Pt. 1 – Gospel Need” Ephesians 2:1-3 - Gospel Need (vv. 1-2a) Ti. 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. Isa. 59:12-13a 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before you, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and we know our iniquities: - Gospel Need (vv.2b-3) Ro. 5:12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 2 Thess. 1:7b-9 7 .. when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels 8 in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, Jo. 3:7-8 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You[d] must be born again.' 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 13 transgressing, and denying the Lord, and turning back from following our God,1 Jo. 2:29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.1 attachment
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 17–19; Revelation 7 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! On this September 2nd episode, Hunter guides us through Ezekiel 17–19 and Revelation 7. Ezekiel gives us vivid riddles and prophetic pictures of Israel's history, its broken covenants, and the consequences of choosing its own way. Yet running through these difficult chapters is an important word about responsibility, repentance, and God's desire to bring life out of what appears hopeless. Then Revelation gives us an extraordinary vision. John sees a multitude so vast that no one can count them, gathered from every nation, tribe, people, and language. They stand together before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white and singing the song of salvation. Who are these people? And how did they get there? Today's devotion invites us to see that they are not standing before God because they successfully hid their failures or managed to make themselves worthy. They have been washed, healed, and clothed by the Lamb. Their old coverings of shame, fear, reputation, and striving have been exchanged for the life of Christ. This is our invitation too. We can stop hiding, stop striving to make ourselves acceptable, and receive the love that makes us new. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Who are these people dressed in white? And why does John take such care to describe them? John looks and sees a vast crowd, far too great to count. They come from every nation. Every tribe. Every people. Every language. They are standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. And together they are singing: "Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!" But who are they? One of the elders tells John that these are the ones who have come through great suffering. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white. It is a strange and beautiful image. They are dressed in white, but not because they managed to keep themselves clean. They stand where they stand because of what the Lamb has done for them. They once knew hunger and thirst. Now they are satisfied. They once knew tears and sorrow. Now every tear is being wiped away. They once knew what it was to feel exposed, vulnerable, ashamed, and alone. Now they are sheltered. They are known. They belong. They are loved. And perhaps this is one of the great invitations of the gospel. We spend so much of our lives trying to find something with which to clothe ourselves. We clothe ourselves in our accomplishments. We clothe ourselves in reputation. We clothe ourselves in religion. We clothe ourselves in being right. We clothe ourselves in the approval of other people. We try to cover the parts of ourselves that we fear others might see. We hide our wounds. We hide our failures. We hide our shame. We keep adding layers, hoping eventually we will feel safe. But none of these garments can give us the life we are looking for. The people John sees have let those old garments go. They have come before God as they really are. And the Lamb has done for them what they could never do for themselves. He has made them clean. He has given them life. He has clothed them in himself. That is why they sing. Their song is not about what they have accomplished. Their song is about what God has done. "Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!" This is good news for us today. You do not have to hide. You do not have to manufacture a version of yourself that you think God will finally accept. You do not have to cover your shame with achievement, religion, success, or the approval of others. You can come as you are. The Lamb has stepped forward for you. The Lamb has given himself for you. The Lamb clothes you in his own life and love. And notice who is standing there. Every nation. Every tribe. Every people. Every language. This is the great family God is gathering. The Lamb is not building a small tribe of people who look alike, think alike, speak alike, or come from the same place. He is gathering humanity. And together this innumerable multitude discovers what is true. They are known. They are sheltered. They are loved. Their hunger will not have the final word. Their thirst will not have the final word. Their suffering will not have the final word. Even their tears will not have the final word. The Lamb who stands at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. 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2 Timothy 4:6-8 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what it means to love the appearing of Jesus Christ.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26676The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
Pastor Jeff Stewart discusses the topic of "The Transfiguration of Jesus" in his series entitled "TRANSFIGURATION (2X): Pastor Jeff Stewart" This is Part 2 and it focuses on the following verses: Matthew 16:13-17
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Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Where does our to souls go after our death in this world? Is "death" really the end?After the unexpected and tragic passing of my spouse two months ago, I have become more curious about what happens to the soul after we pass. Join me in a deep conversation with Father Seraphim Holland about what happens after we die.In this episode, we explore the Orthodox understanding of the soul after death, the significance of prayer for the departed, and the mysteries surrounding Hades, Heaven & Hell, the goal of Paradise, your guardian angel, saints, and the afterlife.Father Seraphim of Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKinney, Texas shares insights on the power of praying for the departed, the meaning and importance of the 40 days after death, and understanding the afterlife, including the concepts of Hades and the toll houses. We also share our own personal grief stories, how faith and prayer can bring comfort and hope through life's challenges and losses.Donate to Father Seraphim of Holland's church St Nicholas Orthodox Church: https://www.orthodox.net/index.html#d... Donate to Kara's Go Fund me https://www.givesendgo.com/support-for-karaFind us on Social Media:Instagram → @seraphimholland @herecomestroublexo @letsbefriends_podcastWant more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/...Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.https://www.karamosher.com/storeOrthodox Christian Prayers for the Dead https://orthodoxprayers.com/prayers-for-the-deadDaniel's List for Prayers for the Departed - https://orthodoxprayers.com/daniels-listChapters00:00 Introduction and guest introduction03:39 Personal stories of loss and the importance of prayer07:51 Why do we pray for the dead? The love that sustains us12:01 The Orthodox understanding of the soul and life after death15:26 The significance of the forty-day commemoration18:15 Attachments, passions, and their impact on the soul22:01 Practical ways to pray for the departed27:43 Death as a return to God and the mystery of divine mercy34:38 How saints are recognized and their miracles38:19 The consciousness of the departed and their ability to remember41:16 Prayers, scripture, and the process of sainthood43:02 Practical prayer tips and closing thoughts44:43 Prostrations and Their Spiritual Significance45:12 Adapting Prostrations for Physical Limitations46:56 The Role of Prayer in Healing and Salvation49:31 Understanding the Afterlife: Hades, Purgatory, and Toll Houses55:02 The Journey of the Soul: From Death to Resurrection01:01:09 The Meaning of Joyful Sorrow and Grief01:07:30 Living as Strangers in a World Not Our Home01:13:48 Practical Steps for Spiritual Growth and Salvation01:16:00 Prayers for the Living and the Departed01:20:57 Building a Community and Church for Salvation
If you want to live a life filled with the Spirit, then give Him more room in your heart. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
It Takes Faith to See • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through Mark.
In this broadcast of Hardcore Christianity, host Brother Mike—counselor at the Arizona Deliverance Center in Phoenix—examines key doctrinal differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestant theology, while reviewing state investigation reports regarding clergy misconduct and institutional governance. Key Takeaways Doctrinal Differences: Analyzes foundational theological distinctions, contrasting Catholic traditions—such as papal infallibility, sacramental confession, purgatory, and clerical celibacy—with Protestant doctrines centered on sola scriptura (Scripture alone) and sola fide (faith alone). Investigation Findings: Highlights findings from state attorney general reports concerning clerical abuse allegations and institutional handling of misconduct across dioceses. Clerical Celibacy Analysis: Argues against mandatory celibacy for clergy, citing biblical standards for church leadership found in the Pastoral Epistles. Protestant Reformation History: Reviews the historic role of former Catholic clergy, including Martin Luther, in initiating the Reformation. Scripture & Reference Links 1 Timothy 2:5: Proclaiming Christ as the sole mediator between God and humanity. 1 Timothy 3:2: Qualifications for church overseers and elders. Ephesians 2:8–9: Salvation by grace through faith rather than works. 1 John 1:9: Confession of sin and divine forgiveness. Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Held in God's Hands: The Doctrine of Eternal Security. Do We need to be saved again and again? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/701/29?v=20251111
Send us Fan MailDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church USA, brings a message about how the church is seemingly veering away from the presence of the Holy Spirit. Many people are falling away from the true faith and have turned their back on the One who save them. Don't resist the Spirit who is there to convict you of sin. It is a fearful thing to fall in to the hands of a living God. To give to the ministry and advance the gospel into the whole world, visit:https://www.zionword.com/giveTo learn more about our ministry, visit:https://www.zionword.comTo hear more inspiring messages by Dr. Randy Davis visit and subscribe to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zwmiusaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zion_word/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint
“How do we know right from wrong?” This question opens a discussion on morality, free will, and salvation, addressing the complexities of ethical understanding. Additional topics include the Catholic perspective on salvation and evangelization in relation to Protestant beliefs, as well as personal faith journeys and theological concepts like the hypostatic union. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:35 – How do we know right from wrong? 19:08 – My sister and brother-in-law are protestant. They were on a retreat where they were told a select group of people who were chosen to be saved while the rest of us have free will, thus the need to evangelize. What’s the Catholic position on this point? 34:00 – I was confirmed at 16 and fell away for 20 years. I don’t feel like I was confirmed because I wasn’t a true believer. What can I do now that I am a true believer? 37:54 – Can you explain the hypostatic union and the Nestorian heresy? 45:57 – How do you know Martin Luther wasn’t right in the Reformation?
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It is not merely the outwardly wicked who are saved by grace who should be amazed at their salvation. Every Christian, even those who lived a supposed moral life before salvation, should be amazed at God's grace. Salvation is entirely God's work. In the sermon on Ephesians 2:4 titled “‘But God:' The Christian Message to the World,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines Paul's introduction of the chief characteristics of the gospel. What makes the gospel good news? It is that in one's salvation, they become a new creature. Conversion is not merely something added to life, but rather a new realm of thinking. The dead have become alive. Dr. Lloyd-Jones remarks that Christ's redemptive work for such sinners seems impossible and yet it's true. He died for the dead so the dead may be made alive. God has done this to show His unmerited favor. His kindness and love are displayed through the salvation of wretched sinners. Come to Christ and discover the exceeding greatness of His power to all who believe. Through the gospel, God has found a way of liberating sinners from all their sin. The Christian, therefore, should be amazed that God would save a sinner such as themselves and not be ashamed because it is the power of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111
Table of Contents: US Power Outages Are Happening EVERYWHERE And People Are Getting Scared Boots on the Ground…Military unit asked to work for free…Out of money…Prepare for a collapse Listener Comment: Trump Declares NATIONAL EMERGENCY Over ‘Extraordinary’ Threat to America…How does China figure into all this? WW3 Alert: The “National Defense Mobilization Law” was revised and passed on August 28, 2026, and takes effect on October 1. It states: War is coming, and compulsory conscription and requisition of private property now have a legal basis! Russia Poised to Attack Britain–Identified Drone Factories as ‘Legal Targets’ Military Document Don't Refer to them as “Cell Towers” Scott Johnson's protocol to detox the body, dissolve gallstones, and cleanse and defat the liver Scott Johnson's Parasite Eradication Protocol 528Hz – 432Hz – 444Hz vs 440Hz: How Music Was Weaponized for War and Depopulation Scott Johnson's Teaching: Emergency Freedom Alerts: 5-12-25-Part 1 Table of Contents:…Verses on Jesus Christ Being the Final and Only Sacrifice Needed for the Salvation of Our Souls–God's name is not Yahweh – Proof from Jewish Rabbis–Question: “What is the meaning of Hashem?”: It is the title most commonly used by Jews to refer to what they believe is God's personal name, which is: Yahweh
What do you do when following Jesus gets hard? In Stay Strong: Endure, you'll be challenged to look at what happens when resistance, hardship, persecution, and spiritual opposition come against your faith. Jesus never promised that following Him would mean avoiding difficulty. He called His followers to remain faithful, stand firm, and endure. Mark 4 warns about seed that falls on stony ground. The Word is received with joy, but when trouble comes, there is no deep root to sustain it. That same warning still matters today. It is possible to hear the Word, agree with it, and even be encouraged by it without allowing it to take root deeply enough to shape how you respond when life becomes difficult. This message will challenge you to examine the condition of your heart and ask whether your faith is prepared to endure. You'll see why resistance does not always mean you are doing something wrong. Following Jesus puts you in opposition to the ways of the enemy, and spiritual battles are part of the life of a disciple. Scripture calls believers to endure hardship as good soldiers of Jesus Christ, resist the devil, and refuse to abandon their confession of faith. You'll also be challenged to count the cost of following Jesus. Salvation is a free gift, but discipleship calls you to carry your cross, surrender your life, and keep following when obedience costs you something. If you are facing pressure, disappointment, betrayal, fear, hardship, or a season where you feel like giving up, this message is an encouragement to keep going. Your strength does not come from your ability to fight alone. Jesus is with you, the Holy Spirit strengthens you, and you can remain faithful through the battle. “Stay strong. Don't back down. Hold fast to your confession of faith. Believe God.” - Justin Younger Don't let resistance uproot what God has planted in you. Draw near to Him. Stand your ground. Keep believing. Keep following. Stay strong and endure. The Roads Church - https://theroads.church
Living Incense Podcast @ St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church - Houston, TX ~ August 2026
Sometimes the Gospels raise questions that feel dangerous to ask: if Jesus is fully God and fully man, how can Scripture also show Him growing, developing, responding, and acting within a specific mission? Joe Rockey brings that tension directly to Father Boniface Hicks through examples like the wedding at Cana, the Canaanite woman, the cleansing of the Temple, and Jesus' outreach beyond Israel. The result is a careful conversation about Christ's humanity, His divinity, and how God's universal plan unfolds through particular people, places, and relationships.Father explains that Jesus' mission is universal in its final purpose—He desires the salvation of the whole world—but proximate in its historical method. Jesus ministers first to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, forms the apostles, fulfills the covenant, and then sends the Church outward to the Gentiles. The apostles themselves had to grow into that understanding, especially through Peter, Cornelius, the Holy Spirit, and the early Church's discernment.The conversation also turns practical: every Christian has a mission field. The whole world matters, but most of us serve the whole by loving, teaching, witnessing, and evangelizing the people directly entrusted to us—family, parish, workplace, friends, and the communities God places before us. Father's own mission field as a parish priest becomes one example of how a specific assignment participates in the broader mission of Christ.Finally, Joe and Father discuss how to read Scripture faithfully. The Gospels are not distortions of Jesus; they are true witness, written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes the Holy Spirit preserves details whose full meaning becomes clearer later, like “Easter eggs” in salvation history. Jesus truly grows in His humanity, while His divine mission remains ordered by the Father from the beginning.**Key Ideas*** Jesus is fully God and fully man; His humanity truly develops without His divine mission being confused or incomplete.* Jesus' mission is universal in purpose, but historically begins with Israel and then extends through the Church to the Gentiles.* The Canaanite woman reveals faith and order: the children first, then the household pets—not rejection, but mission unfolding.* Every Christian has a mission field: not everyone all at once, but the people God actually places before us.* Scripture is written through real human authors, but the Holy Spirit is the primary author guiding the deeper unity of salvation history.**Scripture Mentioned*** Wedding at Cana* The Canaanite woman / “lost sheep of the house of Israel”* Cleansing of the Temple / courtyard of the Gentiles* Peter and Cornelius* Council of Jerusalem* The centurion / “Lord, I am not worthy”* Luke 2:51–52 — Jesus growing in wisdom and grace* Moses' staff and the hyssop branch at the Crucifixion**Links & References**None explicitly referenced with a clear official/source link in this episode.**CTA:** If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email [FatherAndJoe@gmail.com](mailto:FatherAndJoe@gmail.com).### TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Jesus Christ, fully God fully man, Incarnation, humanity of Jesus, divinity of Jesus, mission of Jesus, universal salvation, Israel, Gentiles, Canaanite woman, lost sheep of Israel, wedding at Cana, Mary, do whatever he tells you, cleansing of the Temple, courtyard of the Gentiles, Peter and Cornelius, Council of Jerusalem, centurion, Lord I am not worthy, Luke 2, Jesus grew in wisdom, Holy Spirit, inspiration of Scripture, Gospel writers, salvation history, Old Testament, New Testament, Moses, Moses' staff, hyssop, covenant, chosen people, evangelization, mission field, parish mission, family mission, Catholic faith, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self, discernment, Scripture study, Catholic podcast, Christology, faith questions, asking hard questions
This week Dudley brings us his monthly message, Gospel Culture. Paul told the Corinthians he was handing them the thing he considered most important, and then he said it plainly: Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, he was buried, and he was raised on the third day. Notice what that is. It isn't a set of instructions. It isn't a proposition — if you will do this, God will do that. It's an announcement that something has already happened. God acted in history, he finished the story he had been telling since the garden, and the news went out that it was done.Dudley walks through 1 Corinthians 15 and asks a question worth sitting with: what happens to a community when the message it hears is something slightly smaller than that? If what we proclaim is mainly a plan for getting our sins forgiven so that we can go to heaven, we will get a people shaped by that message — careful about whether they are in, unsure what to do with the years between now and heaven, and largely unbothered by the darkness around them. The plan of salvation is true. It simply isn't the whole gospel. Salvation is the fruit; the gospel is the announcement.And the announcement is bigger. Jesus is King. Sin is actually forgiven, not deferred. The accuser has been disarmed. The old self has been crucified, and the slaves have been set free. If that is true, then being saved is not a ticket to somewhere else — it is being restored to what humanity was made for in the first place: to enjoy God, to partner with him, and to push back darkness wherever it has set up. That is what Dudley means by a gospel culture, and it produces people who are full of joy, full of purpose, and full of meaning.We pray this message will encourage, challenge, and transform.As always, we invite you to share it with someone who needs it.Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventuresWatch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranchWatch our "Dudley's Monthly Message" series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message
An introduction to Romans
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Charlie Kirk's life has inspired me to share about Jesus more boldly. I strongly felt the Lord leading me to share on social media and this podcast how to become a Christian. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is sparking revival, many going back to church to find God. So let's make it clear how to come to Christ!Listen in to hear me share how to lead someone to the Lord or how to become a Christian on your own, if that is something you are desiring!If you pray the salvation prayer, please let me know! Salvation prayer: “Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus to the cross to pay off my sin debt. I repent of my sinful ways. Thank You for raising Jesus from the dead. I confess Jesus is Lord and my savior! By the blood of Jesus I am saved. In the name of Jesus, I pray!” Romans 10:9 “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”Testimony episodes mentioned:Ankle Injury Supernaturally Healed EpisodeSinging Voice Healed EpisodeFood Intolerances Healed EpisodeSevere Shoulder Pain and Breathing Healed EpisodeHeadache Healed EpisodeEating Disorder Recovery EpisodeExercise Addiction EpisodeThis Hack Improves BOTH Your Body Image & Your Finances!Connect with Nyla:Nyla's IG Nyla's website
Send us a message!We read Ephesians 3–4 and trace the shift from what God has done in Christ to how we live as his body in the world. We lean into Paul's vision of the church as God's dwelling place and ask what it looks like to submit when God's work in us feels disruptive.• Gentiles welcomed as fellow citizens in God's household• The church as God's revealed mystery and cosmic display• Paul's prayer for inner strength and rooted love• The “therefore” turning point toward living worthy• Unity of the Spirit grounded in one Lord and one faith• Spiritual gifts and leaders equipping the saints for ministry• Growing into maturity by speaking truth in love• Putting off the old self and putting on the new• Practical commands about anger, speech, work, and forgiveness• Salvation framed as a heart transplant and a rebuilt house At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.
Daniel 6:16-27 | The Place Meant to BURY YOU… Will Become Your TESTIMONYSomething was designed to end YOU — and instead it is about to become YOUR story.That is hard to believe while YOU are still inside it. Right now it does not feel like a testimony. It feels like a trap. It feels like the thing that was set up to finish YOU is doing exactly what it was meant to do. YOU can feel the walls, the seal, the sense that this situation was engineered specifically against YOU — and every part of YOU is bracing for it to be the end. But Daniel 6 tells the story of a place meant to be a grave that turned into a platform.Someone was thrown into a place designed for one purpose: to end his life.It was sealed. A stone was rolled over it. Every human safeguard was put in place to make sure there was no escape, no rescue, no chance. The people who set the trap had thought of everything, and by every natural measure, it was over. He was shut inside the very thing built to destroy him, and the door was closed on him for the night.Here is what most people miss.While he was inside the place meant to bury him, something happened that no one on the outside could see. He was not devoured. He was not destroyed. Something intervened in the dark — quietly, completely — and shut the mouth of the very thing that was supposed to consume him. The trap was full of death, and yet death could not touch him. Not because he was strong enough to fight it, but because something stronger stood between him and the thing meant to end him.The place did its worst. It changed nothing.And here is where it turns into a testimony. The one who had reluctantly sealed him in could not sleep all night — and came running at first light, calling into the sealed place, desperate to know if the God this man served had been able to do the impossible. And the answer that came back from inside the grave changed everything. Not just for him. When he was lifted out without a single mark on him, the very people watching — including the most powerful person in the land — were so undone by it that the deliverance became a message sent to an entire kingdom.What was meant to bury him became the reason a whole nation heard about the living God.There is a detail in this passage about what was found on him when he came out — and about what the place of intended death produced — that will completely change how YOU see the situation that was set up against YOU. Because the same place that was meant to be YOUR ending may be the exact place God turns into YOUR loudest testimony.What shut the mouth of the thing meant to destroy him? What was found on him when he came out? And what is God about to turn into a testimony in the very place that was meant to bury YOU?Press play — because the place meant to bury YOU will become YOUR testimony. You're coming out of this — and this message will show YOU why what was set up to end YOU may be the very thing God uses to broadcast His power over YOUR life.
Date: 8/30/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Series: Ratchet & Righteous ——————————————— What will happen to our bodies when Jesus returns? What does the Bible mean by the resurrection of the dead? And why should the promise of resurrection change the way we live today? In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 and Paul's teaching about the resurrection body. Scripture gives Christians a hope that goes far beyond simply going to heaven. When Christ returns, the dead will be raised, believers will be transformed, and our corruptible, mortal bodies will be clothed with incorruptibility and immortality. The resurrection means that everything broken by sin and death will ultimately be made new. Our weakness will give way to power, corruption to incorruption, and dishonor to glory. Through our union with Jesus Christ—the risen and life-giving Savior—we have the hope of sharing in His resurrection life. This hope also changes how we live now. Because the resurrection is coming, our labor for the Lord is not in vain. We can remain steadfast, endure suffering, serve others, share the gospel, and follow Jesus even when obedience is difficult because we know that what is coming is worth it. ——————————————— In this message, we explore: - What the Bible teaches about the resurrection body - What it means to be raised in incorruption, glory, and power - The connection between Adam and Jesus, the “last Adam” - Why Christ's return is the completion of our salvation - What glorification means for Christians - How Jesus removes the sting of death - Why Christians can have hope in the face of suffering, sickness, and death - Why the promise of resurrection should motivate us to serve the Lord today ——————————————— Chapters: 00:00 — 1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Resurrection Body 03:32 — Why Jesus' Return Is Good News 07:26 — What Will the Resurrection Body Be Like? 10:22 — The Resurrection Is Beyond Our Understanding 11:30 — Raised in Incorruption, Glory, and Power 16:00 — Our Connection to Jesus Guarantees Resurrection 18:44 — The Resurrection and Eternal Life 21:42 — When Do We Receive the Resurrection Body? 22:39 — Glorification: The Completion of Salvation 24:42 — Jesus Has Defeated the Sting of Death 27:54 — Believe and Repent 28:58 — Our Labor for the Lord Is Not in Vain 30:01 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost 33:21 — Hope for Suffering and Sickness 36:32 — Serve the Lord Because the Resurrection Is Coming 37:51 — Communion: Remembering Christ and Anticipating His Return ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.
This message illustrates that only Christ can lift us out of the pit of sin, death, and condemnation— religion, good works, and self-effort cannot save. Using his own life as an example in Philippians 3, the Apostle Paul lists his impressive religious credentials but declares he counted them all as loss and “dung” for the excellency of knowing Christ, and having no confidence in the flesh. True believers are complete and can rejoice in Christ through His death and resurrection, worshipping God in spirit and receiving His righteousness by faith alone. https://bereanbiblesociety.org/tbg-episode/190-losing-religion-to-find-salvation/ Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NRh1EIG81MY Buy episode on DVD: https://store.bereanbiblesociety.org/shop/dvd-transformed-by-grace-single-episode-1-dvd-151-200/?attribute_pa_episode=190-losing-religion-to-find-salvation Buy series on DVD: https://store.bereanbiblesociety.org/shop/dvd-transformed-by-grace-series-saved-and-secure/
मम्मा सरस्वती की मुरली : "गति और सद्गति" (Freedom vs Salvation). Recorded around 1963. ☁ Full Playlist (
Tonight's episode was called "Who I am: Whose I am."I titled it this because we use this phrase all the time and really don't know who or whose we are. I gave multiple scriptures to help you understand your character, purpose, gifts as well as who God is as our Creator, Our Father, A Merciful and Gracious God and how nothing is too hard for him. "Who I Am" - is my identity - Who God created me to be, the character, purpose, gifts and calling He has placed within me. (What does God say about me?)"Whose I am" - is my belonging - knowing that I belong to God, that I am His child, and that my identity, value, and purpose are ultimately rooted in Him. (Who do I belong to?)Scriptures from tonight:Who I Am: John 1:12-13 NLT - RebirthRomans 8: 14-17 NKJV/NLT - Adoption/HeirGalatians 4:6-7 NLT - Everything He has Belongs to You.Whose I Am:Genesis 1 - Creator Exodus 34:6 NLT - Merciful & GraciousIsaiah 43:1-7 NLT - We are HisJeremiah 32:27 NLT - Nothing is too hard for HimWays to Sow into Abundantly Anchored Ministries:Givelify & Tithely: Abundantly Anchored Ministries Venmo: AbundantlyAnchoredCash App: AbundantlyAnchoredSee you next Monday at 8 PM CST.Stay Anchored!
Send us Fan MailSalvation is a gift of God to all who believe in Christ as Savior. It is the difference between spending eternity with God or exiled from Him. Because it is so important, God wants us to be convinced that we really do have it.He loves us and love doesn't make people "walk on eggs." Rather, love affirms. If you really possess this eternal life that God promises, He wants you to know it is a permanent gift and will not be revoked.
How are you saved? Is being a good person enough?Most of us have some kind of spiritual scoresheet. We look at the good we've done, the mistakes we have made, how often we go to church, or how our lives compare with everyone else. Some look at the score and think, "I've done enough." Others look at it and wonder, "Could God ever want someone like me?"But what if both are looking in the wrong direction?In this sermon from Ephesians 2:4-10, Pastor Jason Barnett explores what the Bible says about salvation, God's grace, faith in Jesus, and good works. Paul's answer is surprisingly freeing: salvation isn't something we accomplish or earn. It is God's gift, and the good things we do come after God makes us alive in Christ, not as a way of convincing Him to save us.Whether you're exploring Christianity, new to following Jesus, carrying regrets from your past, or have been in church your entire life, this message invites you to consider one important question: When you think about whether you are saved, are you looking at what Jesus has done or at what you have done?Put down the scoresheet. You are not saved by what you have done, but by what Jesus has done for you.Send us Fan MailLinkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email dirtpathpastor@gmail.com
Pastor Andy continues in his new series, "Follow" with today's message, "Costly Steps". Two questions every believer needs to ask; First - 'What is the Cost of Salvation ?' and Second - 'What is the Cost of Following Jesus?' The answers; 'The Gift of Salvation is Free - Romans 6:23' The Precious Blood of Jesus paid for my Salvation. Second, 'It will cost you Everything to Follow Jesus! - Luke 9:23 'Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me!'
In the second part of our study from Ephesians chapter 4, we continue considering the Apostle Paul’s picture of the Christian life as a change of apparel. That is, we should put off the old man and put on the new, replacing our former traits with the behaviors pleasing to Christ. Paul gives us a … Continue reading "A Change of Apparel, Part 2"
The Door of Faith Ministries Podcast is based on the teachings of the Gospel of Grace for Salvation. We teach Christ's death, burial and resurrection! • Podcasts are added weekly from our Sunday services.For a breakdown of our services, visit:The Reflections PodcastLiving Waters PodcastThursday Bible Study
The Door of Faith Ministries Podcast is based on the teachings of the Gospel of Grace for Salvation. We teach Christ's death, burial and resurrection! • Podcasts are added weekly from our Sunday services.For a breakdown of our services, visit:The Reflections PodcastLiving Waters PodcastThursday Bible Study
In this powerful message, Samuel Goulet calls listeners to see revival not as a distant event, but as a personal surrender that begins now and overflows into families, workplaces, cities, and nations. Drawing from Scripture and historic moves of God. He shows how true reformation starts with repentance, renewal by the Holy Spirit, and a life reconciled to Christ—then becomes a witness that can transform culture. If you're hungry for deeper faith, renewed purpose, and a vision for what God can do through ordinary people fully yielded to Him, this episode will stir your heart and challenge you to live as part of that overflow.
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In a world that often seems to be chaotically out of control, in a world of an endless cacophony of competing voices, in a world that encourages us to do whatever we want, in a world that relentlessly encourages us to pursue our own interests and desires, how can we possibly even begin to "live well"? What does that mean? Is it pursuing personal peace and affluence? The perfect job? The perfect spouse? The right college? The right neighborhood? Our guest this week on the Profile, Dr. Alan Noble of Oklahoma Baptist University, has written a helpful little guide that answers these and other questions about what it means for Christians to live well. This is not a self-help book or a name-it-and-claim-it prosperity treatise, but an invitation to meditate upon and pursue the ancient virtues. Noble does not advocate that we are earning God's favor by pursuing the virtues. Rather, because we are made righteous in Christ, we have the freedom in Christ to pursue patience, wisdom, charity, love, courage, and resoluteness. The pursuit of virtue is not dry religious legalism, but an adventure, accomplished by and through the Holy Spirit. Come and see!From AlanNoble.comAlan Noble is Assistant Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. Alan launched the group Public Faith with Michael Wear to offer an alternative evangelical political voice. He also joined The AND Campaign as an advisor, were he served for a number of years. Alan has written articles for Christian publications such as Modern Reformation, InTouch Magazine, and Christianity Today and for secular publications like VOX, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic. He has been interviewed, quoted, or cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, MTV News, MSNBC, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, Politico, Village Voice, Yahoo! News, ThinkProgress, The Blaze, WORLD Magazine, and Slate. And he has spoken at colleges, organizations, churches, and youth groups on a range of topics related to the church and culture. In 2023, Alan became a “fellow” at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Free Watchman Profile articles. These profiles provide an overview of the person and ideas as well as a concise biblical response. NaturalismDeconstructionAtheismCarl Sagan's CosmosRichard DawkinsNihilismAdditional Resources:FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (two volumes totalling over 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.