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MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on Monday, December 16th and reports on Donald Trump's latest attacks on the free press. Plus, the latest on the Wisconsin school shooting. EJ Dionne, Hugo Lowell, Thomas Adams, Melanie Zanona, Barbara McQuade and Jim Cavanaugh join.
In honor of Residents' Rights Month, Don and I, along with our special guest-host, Producer Rick Mountcastle, the former US attorney famed for his role in the Purdue Pharma case, are highlighting the importance of listening to residents who live in our country's nursing homes, assisted living and board and care facilities. In episode 96, our guest, AARON ADAMS, helps us explore the emotional labyrinth of healthcare navigation which in too many cases isn't always kind. Aaron is a son, author inventor and former caregiver for his father, Thomas Adams, was a robust 75-year old. After treatment for heart issues, Thomas was sent to an acute rehab hospital. Through Aaron's poignant personal story caregiving for his father, we unveil the harsh realities of seeking adequate medical care and the systemic flaws that many families encounter. From Aaron's fiery exchange with healthcare providers who underestimated his father's needs, to the desperate struggle of a family fighting against hospital bureaucracy to grant their father a peaceful end at home, these narratives underscore the dire need for advocacy and transparency. Rick Mountcastle lends his legal expertise, dissecting these challenges and providing a sobering perspective on patient neglect and the systemic issues at hand. In a world where medical decisions can feel like a battlefield, the emotional rollercoaster of advocating for loved ones becomes evident. As families grapple with complex treatments and the ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care, they find themselves questioning the motivations of medical professionals and the adequacy of patient care. The stories shared here emphasize the importance of informed advocacy, the emotional toll of feeling sidelined, and the sacrifices made to ensure dignity and respect for loved ones. Join us as we unravel these deeply personal and universal struggles, offering insights and solidarity to those navigating similar journeys. Connect with Aaron Adams on Facebook. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show JOIN THE PEOPLE OVER PROFIT MOVEMENT FOR NURSING HOME REFORM! Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information. YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF OUR DOCUMENTARY "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE" BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE HERE or GO FUND ME Purchase GERI-GADGETS® here. COUPON CODE: LCA20 for 20% Off No Minimum Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok
In honor of Residents' Rights Month, Don and I, along with our special guest-host, Producer Rick Mountcastle, the former US attorney famed for his role in the Purdue Pharma case, are highlighting the importance of listening to residents who live in our country's nursing homes, assisted living and board and care facilities.In episode 96, our guest, AARON ADAMS, helps us explore the emotional labyrinth of healthcare navigation which in too many cases isn't always kind. Aaron is a son, author inventor and former caregiver for his father, Thomas Adams, was a robust 75-year old. After treatment for heart issues, Thomas was sent to an acute rehab hospital. Through Aaron's poignant personal story caregiving for his father, we unveil the harsh realities of seeking adequate medical care and the systemic flaws that many families encounter. From Aaron's fiery exchange with healthcare providers who underestimated his father's needs, to the desperate struggle of a family fighting against hospital bureaucracy to grant their father a peaceful end at home, these narratives underscore the dire need for advocacy and transparency. Rick Mountcastle lends his legal expertise, dissecting these challenges and providing a sobering perspective on patient neglect and the systemic issues at hand.In a world where medical decisions can feel like a battlefield, the emotional rollercoaster of advocating for loved ones becomes evident. As families grapple with complex treatments and the ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care, they find themselves questioning the motivations of medical professionals and the adequacy of patient care.The stories shared here emphasize the importance of informed advocacy, the emotional toll of feeling sidelined, and the sacrifices made to ensure dignity and respect for loved ones. Join us as we unravel these deeply personal and universal struggles, offering insights and solidarity to those navigating similar journeys.Connect with Aaron Adams on Facebook.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showJOIN THE PEOPLE OVER PROFIT MOVEMENT FOR NURSING HOME REFORM! Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF OUR DOCUMENTARY "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE" BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE HERE or GO FUND MEPurchase GERI-GADGETS® here.COUPON CODE: LCA20 for 20% Off No MinimumLearn more about Peter Istvan Photography here. Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok
A new MP3 sermon from Mission Africa is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Temptation by Puritan Thomas Adams Speaker: Jim Robinette Broadcaster: Mission Africa Event: Devotional Date: 8/21/2024 Length: 1 min.
SummaryIn this episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, host Cory Heitz interviews Coach Thomas Adams-Wall from Western Reserve Academy. They discuss various topics, including growing up on a prep school campus, the benefits of playing multiple sports, choosing the College of Wooster, coaching at Western Reserve Academy, recruiting and college exposure, admissions for student-athletes, coaching McDonald's All-American Chris Livingston, the challenges of placing girls in prep schools, placing boys and girls in college, admissions criteria for student-athletes, and more. Coach Adams-Wall shares his insights and experiences as both a coach and an admission officer at Western Reserve Academy.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Background02:02 Growing Up on a Prep School Campus03:24 Playing Multiple Sports vs. Specializing04:20 Choosing the College of Worcester07:14 Coaching and Working at Western Reserve Academy10:01 Recruiting and College Exposure13:19 Admissions and Student-Athletes16:33 Coaching Chris Livingston and Girls vs. Boys Basketball20:22 Challenges of Placing Girls in Prep Schools21:48 Placing Boys and Girls in College23:38 Admissions Criteria for Student-Athletes25:33 Quick Hitters28:15 Favorite Movie and Hobbies29:38 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with Thomas:Email | adamswallt@wra.netWebsite | https://www.wra.net/athletics/our-teams/girls-basketball-varsity Twitter | https://twitter.com/TAdams_WallConnect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic Google Podcasts | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M2YwZTZkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw About Me Cory Heitz is the Founder and President of PREP Athletics. He has been helpi...
Podcast Title: Introducing Mary Hurley, The Stone Whisperer Host: Thomas Adams Guest: Mary Hurley, The Stone Whisperer Contact Mary Hurley: Facebook: Crystal Joy OK Phone: (405) 439-5950 or (405) 413-9791 Email: Joy4U@gmail.com Podcast Synopsis: In this episode of Mystical Lodge Radio, host Thomas Adams introduces Mary Hurley, also known as the Stone Whisperer. Mary is a unique individual who has a special connection with stones and minerals. She serves as a conduit between the mineral realm and the human spirit. Thomas and Mary delve into the fascinating world of stones, their energies, and their communication with humans. Mary shares her personal journey, experiences, and insights into working with stones. They discuss various aspects of stones, such as how Mary found her calling and connection with stones, how stones can help with various life situations and the concept that stones often choose their owners rather than the other way around. Mary advises selecting the right stones, connecting with their energies, and incorporating them into daily life. The podcast also explores the concept of programming stones and understanding the individual messages and energies they bring to people. Mary offers her unique perspective and expertise, emphasizing the importance of listening to the stones and understanding their role in personal development and healing. Show Notes: 1. Introduction to Mary Hurley Thomas introduces Mary Hurley, also known as the Stone Whisperer. Mary is described as a conduit between the mineral realm and the human spirit. Mary's expertise is in stones, gems, and their communication with humans. 2. Mary's Journey with Stones Mary shares how her fascination with stones began as a child playing with rocks. She recalls a powerful experience with a quartz pendant in a clothing store. In 2010, Mary's journey with stones deepened when she became very ill and discovered the holistic world. Mary realized her ability to feel the energy of stones and their connection to healing. 3. Stones Choosing Their Owners Mary discusses the concept that stones choose their owners, and not everyone is sensitive to stone energy. She shares her ability to feel which stone is meant for a specific person. Mary describes how stones often communicate where they should be placed in a person's home. 4. Stones for Specific Situations Mary explains the properties of various stones for different situations, such as protection, healing, and clearing negativity. She recommends stones like Shungite, Tourmaline, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Lepidolite, and Fluorite for various purposes. Mary emphasizes the importance of choosing stones based on individual needs. 5. Using Stones for Dreaming Thomas inquires about stones that may aid in dreaming and connecting with spiritual realms. Mary shares her personal choices, including lapidolite, pink fluorite, and kyanite, under her bed. She briefly discusses Labradorite as a stone that aids in creative thinking. 6. Cleaning and Recharging Stones Thomas seeks advice on cleaning and recharging stones, especially those that have absorbed negative energy. Mary suggests methods such as smudging, using the Violet Flame, White Flame, and Golden Flame, as well as using stones like selenite, shungite, citrine, and kyanite. She warns against putting certain stones in direct sunlight, as they may fade. 7. Personal Connection with Stones Mary and Thomas discuss their personal connections with stones and how stones can have a message for individuals. Mary encourages people to listen to their intuition and choose stones that resonate with them. They talk about how stones can help with physical and emotional healing. 8. Crystal Skulls Thomas asks about the significance of crystal skulls and whether some hold unique powers. Mary explains that specific crystal skulls can connect individuals to ancient wisdom and ancestors. She mentions that crystal skulls vary in their energetic properties. 9. Bridging Consciousness with Stones Thomas inquires whether Mary's connection with stones goes beyond the mineral realm. Mary clarifies that her abilities primarily pertain to the mineral realm and that stones communicate with her regarding their purpose for individuals. 10. Universal Messages of Crystals Thomas and Mary discuss whether crystals hold a universal message for humanity. Mary emphasizes that each stone chooses its owner and works with individuals to help them grow and evolve. She shares her experiences of receiving messages from stones for clients. 11. Getting Started with Stones Thomas asks for advice on how to begin working with stones and crystals. Mary suggests starting slowly and letting one's intuition guide the selection of stones that resonate with them. She encourages people to focus on the stones that want to work with them at a particular moment. 12. Personalized Shopping Experience Mary offers a personalized shopping experience where she matches individuals with the right stones. She highlights the importance of communicating budget and preferences to ensure a suitable match. Mary provides a hands-on approach to stone selection and sends photos and videos to clients before finalizing purchases. 13. Contact Information Thomas provides Mary Hurley's contact information, including her Facebook page, phone numbers, and email address for those interested in her services. 14. Closing Remarks Thomas expresses gratitude to Mary for her valuable insights and mentions the possibility of future discussions on the topic. The episode concludes with an appreciation for Mary's expertise in the world of stones and minerals.
Durba Ghosh introduces the AHR forum “Mismonumentalizing and Decolonizing: Public History as History for the Public.” We also hear from one of the forum's contributors—Thomas Adams and Sue Mobley—on their work on recent efforts to rename streets in New Orleans.
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? What are “extinction events,” and what does the fossil record say about them? Once again, paleontologist Dr. Thomas Adams joins the podcast as Abbey and Daemon discuss what was able to wipe out these apex predators (along with 75% of life on earth!). The three dive into meteorites, asteroids, plant and animal life and mass extinction events—past and future. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ Black, R. (2022). The last days of the dinosaurs: an asteroid, extinction, and the beginning of our world. First edition. New York, St. Martin's Press. Field Museum, Antarctic Dinosaurs traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/antarctic-dinosaurs/ Lunar and Planetary Institute, Understanding the K-T Boundary: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/kring/Chicxulub/ Smithsonian Magazine, What Happened the Day a Giant, Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hit the Earth: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-impact-chicxulub-crater-timeline-destruction-180973075/ Space.com, Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs: Likely origin and what we know about the famous space rock: https://www.space.com/dinosaur-impactor-origin Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Featuring paleontologist and geologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator & Vice President of Research. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibitions, at the Witte for a limited time. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience the limited-time exhibitions at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/45IIEgv.
It's not exactly Jurassic Park, but the dinosaur exhibit at San Antonio's spectacular Witte Museum comes close. The museum, set on a 10-acre campus on the San Antonio River, has 175,000 feet of exhibit space and 300,000 artifacts -- none so special as those contained in "Texas Deep Time,"an exploration of what the state was like millions of years ago. The reconstructed skeletons and dioramas seem almost lifelike. Hear more from Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research for the Witte, when he visits TRAVEL ITCH RADIO Thursday, August 24, at 8p EDT. Listen to his live interview with show creator Dan Schlossberg and chief writer Maryellen Nugent Lee on iTunes, BlogTalkRadio.com, or the show's Facebook page. This will be show #518 in its 12-year history.
Are birds dinosaurs? What kind of dinosaurs are birds? And why are some dinosaur models covered in feathers? This week, Dr. Thomas Adams returns to the show and shares how paleontologists discovered the connections between dinosaurs and birds, what evidence supports this connection and which modern-day animals are dinosaur descendants. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: American Museum of Natural History, Get to know a dino: Archaeopteryx lithographica: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/get-to-know-a-dino-archaeopteryx-lithographica Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ AZ Animals, Sinosauropteryx prima: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/sinosauropteryx/ Britannica, Deinonychus: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Deinonychus Library of Congress, What is the world's most dangerous bird?: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/worlds-most-dangerous-bird/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Featuring paleontologist and geologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator & Vice President of Research. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibitions, at the Witte for a limited time. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience the limited-time exhibitions at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3QiJ74m.
Welcome to The Snack Show with Jami Fallon! If snacks is the #1 thing that brings people together, I think we can say that gum is the #2 thing that brings people together. We all got opinions and we all got favorites! Also, WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SHARE GUM? Like it's so cheap and we act like it's a treasure. Well, today we are talking all about the treasure that is chewing gum -- where it came from, what we love, and some fun snacks to try with gum! Tune in! Here's a brief history (find the long form content at History.com): Gum first came on the scene when Northern Europeans were chewing birch bark tar. The ancient Mayans also chewed a substance called Chicle from a sapodilla tree to curb hunger. Indigenous folks were also chewing spruce tree resin and in 1840, John Curtis took this idea and created the first commercial gum factory by boiling this resin, making strips, and coating it in cornstarch. Tunes out this doesn't taste great & is brittle. So pivot to paraffin wax (petroleum, coal, and oil). Around the same time, a guy by the name of Thomas Adams got his hands on some chicle and created chewing gum in the states as it was imported in from Mexico. (Chiclets?!) As always, we invite you to follow us over on Instagram @thesnackshowpod and on Tik Tok @thesnackshowpod! We want to hear from you! And don't forget: The Snack Show is on YOUTUBE! If you are wanting a visual component to add to your audio experience of The Snack Show and you are not on Spotify, please come join us now. It's a good time, we promise. Chewing Gum: Fruit Stripe (Zebra Gum) -- find it at Ace Hardware Ouch Bubble Gum Wrigley's Big Red Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Wrigley's DoubleMint BubbleYum (Cotton Candy, Original, Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry, + Waterlmelon) Chiclets Bubbilicous (Orange, Watermelon, Grape, Raspberry, + Coca Cola) Bazooka Bubble Gum Hubba Bubba (Hot Cocoa) Dubble Bubble Orbit (WinterMint, Original, Sweet Mint) Skittles Bubble Gum Bubble Tape Blow-pops (Watermelon, Strawberry, Blue Raspberry) Gum Ball Machines Trident Peppermint (NOT original) Wrigley's Spearmint Mentos Pure Gum Spearmint Ice Breakers Ice Cubes Nicorette Snacks of the Week: Jami: Strawberries in your salad! Fallon: Nutella Popsicles Listener Snack of Week featuring Finley: Watermelon ... Big thank you to our sponsors: Spotify for Podcasters: Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com/podcasters to get started. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/SNACKSHOW and by sharing your email you'll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Advertise with us! ... #chewinggum #gum #snacktime #snacking #snackideas #snackfaves #snackdebate #junkfood #food #snacksonsnacks #foodpics #foodstagram #foodlove #mofome #eatmoresnacks #teamjami #teamfallon
This podcast is based on "Balm from Gilead to Recover Conscience,” a sermon by Thomas Adams, first published in 1612. What is Conscience? The soul of a man recoiling upon itself! Conscience is not a habit, a learned behavior, or a social conditioning, but rather an essential part of the human soul. A good conscience is essential for a godly, happy and fulfilling life. In this episode we discuss the nature of conscience, the importance of a good conscience, and how to recover a troubled conscience. "Balm from Gilead to Recover Conscience." Bard was used in creating the outline of this sermon document in conjunction with much study and personal editing of this sermon. AI technology is no replacement for actual study and personal summary reduction of any subject or idea. Every language model I have looked at or used has a warning right up front that the information regurgitated by the process many not be accurate. So I give a stern personal warning as well that YOU an I must be well versed and studied in the subject we are approaching so that WE are the final arbiter of data truth and commentator that guards the accuracy of what we are communicating."Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast:I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show's home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link)LIFE HELPSDONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City.gwot.rocks home pageTransform This CityTransform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.orgThank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Farmers put their livelihoods on the line with each crop they plant, tend to and harvest. Now imagine 40% of that crop going into the trash instead of feeding hungry people. That's the unfortunate situation we're in with food waste in the US. But there's a push from multiple sectors to get the most out of every ounce of nutritious food American farmers grow. We'll explore the issue of food waste and how peanuts are part of the solution on the farm and on the plate through conversations with Valeri Lea of Sherman Moritz, Daniel Kurzrock of Upcycled Foods, Joanne Gendrano of Unilever Food Solutions and Alabama peanut farmer Thomas Adams.Show Notes: To learn more about food waste and what we've talked about on today's episode:Upcycled Foods Inc.: upcycledfoods.com USDA Food Waste FAQ's: usda.gov 5 Tips to Go Further with Food: Reduce Food Waste: 5 Tips 3 Creative Ideas to Tackle Food Waste: 3 Creative Ideas Naming Matters: Prompting Smaller Portions in an Online RCT: ajpmonline.org To learn more about peanuts and sustainability: Peanuts and Sustainability FAQs: FAQ The Peanut Podcast Episode 2: The New Frontier of Sustainability: Episode 2 Sustainable Snack Swaps: Snack SwapsEven Mother Earth Loves Peanuts: Mother Earth 3 Fast Facts About Peanuts and the Environment: Fast Facts Peanuts Are the Crop of Now: Crop of Now Plastic Straws and Peanut Seeds: Think Small for Big Impact: Straws & Seeds New Data Confirms Peanuts are More Water Efficient Than Ever: Peanuts and water Sources:Feeding America – Food Waste and Food Rescue: feedingamerica.org Feed The Future's Commitment to Reducing Food Loss and Waste: feedingamerica.org Datassential – 2022 Trends Part I | 01.06.22: datassential.com EPA – 2019 Wasted Food Report: epa.gov Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021: media.wholefoodsmarket.com7 Food Waste Statistics Every Chef Should Know: blog.cambro.com
Ephesians 4:28 The first 90 seconds (or so) weren't recorded. The teaching began with three quotes pertaining to the gospel, as follows: Till men have faith in Christ, their best services are but glorious sins. - Thomas Brooks (1608-1680), English non-comformist Puritan preacher & author A man cannot do good before he is made good. - Martin Luther (1483-1546) Good deeds are such things that no man is saved [by] them, nor without them. - Thomas Adams (1583-1652), English clergyman ~ "Shakespeare of the Puritans" The quotes were taken from: The New Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations (Alresford, Hampshire: John Hunt Publishers Ltd, 2000), 432.
The Witte Museum invites adults 21 and older to leave the kids at home and enjoy a night of libations, bites, conversation, and discovery, with its Cocktails and Culture series. On Wednesday, May 31, from 7-9 p.m., guests can join Dr. Thomas Adams, chief curator and vice president of research at the Witte Museum, to learn about the extreme environments he experienced while excavating dinosaurs. Guests will also experience an after-hours visit to the “Antarctic Dinosaurs” special exhibition. Beer and cocktails will be provided and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are per person or per member,...Article Link
Did you know there are over 30 species of tyrannosaurs? In preparation for the summer blockbuster special exhibition, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, Abbey and Daemon bring back paleontologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum. The three discuss what makes a tyrannosaur a tyrannosaur, how these creatures may have communicated, where tyrannosaurs have been found (including Texas) and why this exhibition is so unique. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ Noto CR, D'Amore DC, Drumheller SK, Adams TL. 2022. A newly recognized theropod assemblage from the Lewisville Formation (Woodbine Group; Cenomanian) and its implications for understanding Late Cretaceous Appalachian terrestrial ecosystems. PeerJ 10:e12782 DOI 10.7717/peerj.12782 Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3Muwa5k.
Welcome to Imperfect Men, where today we are covering the fourth and last of the Adams to sign those Big Four documents.SourcesUnited States Congress. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. https://www.bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000049. Retrieved 6 Mar 2023.The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Jan 1915). https://www.jstor.org/stable/4243407. Retrieved 6 Mar 2023.See pinned tweet for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does a paleontologist do? How do researchers get fossils from one place to another? This week, Abbey and Daemon interview Dr. Thomas Adams. A vertebrate paleontologist, Dr. Adams serves as the Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum. In addition to describing his path into paleontology, Dr. Adams provides an overview of the field and tells listeners why he thinks the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition is so cool. Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. A companion to the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition, at the Witte for a limited time. This exhibition is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT CAT and the Mary Pat and Mike Bolner Exhibition Endowment Fund. For more information and to experience Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3yY18Lr.
Ep 58: Nella storia della gomma da masticare entrano una tradizione Maya, un dittatore populista messicano, un fotografo squattrinato e il re dei distributori automatici. E anche se Thomas Adams non è esattamente l'inventore di una tradizione addirittura preistorica, è grazie a lui se il chewing gum è diventato così popolare.
Monday, October 31, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes; a QAnon conspiracy theorist broke into Nancy Pelosi's home to assassinate her and assaulted her husband; John Eastman is trying to claw back the emails sent to the 1/6 Committee under the crime fraud exception; a top national security prosecutor has joined the team investigating the Mar-a-Lago documents; a Pennsylvania man has pled guilty to making death threats against Congressman Eric Swalwell; Justice Kagan grants a stay so Kelli and Michael Ward can appeal to block their phone records from being handed over to the 1/6 Committee; a judge blocks a lawsuit to stop election deniers from intimidating voters at drop boxes in Arizona; a key Proud Boys co-conspirator has pled guilty and is cooperating with the feds; the White House blocks the promotion of a general who delayed the National Guard response on 1/6; plus Elon Musk spreads conspiracy theories on Twitter. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Our Guests: Melissa Jo Peltier https://mobile.twitter.com/melissajpeltier The Game Is Up: Disillusioned Trump Voters Tell Their Stories https://youtu.be/2mgLbdGIepc Thomas Adams https://twitter.com/tommy4kentucky https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Adams_III Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Crimes & Crimes & Crimes t-shirt: https://www.dailybeanspod.com/shop/ Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thomas Adams was an English clergyman and reputed preacher. He was called "The Shakespeare of the Puritans.” To purchase “Meet the Puritans” follow this link https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/meet-the-puritans-beeke-pederson.html Revival trailer: https://youtu.be/hGAkGvdoeIA Please see below for places where you can find Dr. Brito and learn from his rich content. The Perspectivilist : https://open.spotify.com/show/36xojJo1cCjJ6WfLosDqmu?si=qnrJblPAQBOnefiXrSsFMg Kyperian Commentary: https://kuyperian.com Gab: https://gab.com/uriesoubrito/posts/108816524858160346
Le chewing-gum moderne, comme celui que tu as peut-être dans la bouche, a été inventé aux États-Unis, au 19e siècle. Avant, on mâchait de la gomme naturelle, produite par les arbres… Julien te raconte ! Le chiclé du général Santa Anna 1869. Au Mexique, en pleine révolution. Le général Santa Anna s'apprête à quitter le pays. Il a été président du Mexique cinq fois et les Mexicains ne veulent plus de lui ! Il décide de fuir aux États-Unis et de s'installer à New York. Dans ses bagages, il a emporté un trésor qui ne contient ni pièces d'or ni pierres précieuses, mais 250 kg de “chiclé”. Cette matière naturelle collante et un peu élastique se récolte en faisant une petite entaille dans l'écorce du sapotillier, un arbre qui pousse beaucoup au Mexique. Les habitants de cette région du monde, comme les Mayas, mastiquent cette gomme naturelle depuis plus de 8 000 ans. Cela permet de nettoyer leurs dents ou de calmer la faim. Santa Anna, lui, a une autre idée : il pense que le chiclé pourrait servir à fabriquer des pneus de vélo. Il demande à un inventeur américain, Thomas Adams, de faire des recherches. Mais Adams a beau essayer toutes sortes de techniques : c'est un fiasco ! L'invention du chewing-gum par Thomas Adams Si le chiclé ne peut pas être transformé en pneus, c'est par contre une matière agréable à mâcher. Thomas Adams va essayer d'en faire une friandise. Il rachète à Santa Anna tout son stock de chiclé et met au point une technique pour améliorer son goût. Un peu de sucre ou du fruit, un bel emballage coloré, du papier aluminium et c'est prêt ! Pour vendre ses chewing-gums, Thomas Adams a l'idée d'installer des distributeurs automatiques et il demande à des acteurs de faire de la publicité. Bientôt, dans les grandes villes américaines, ou chez les cow-boys du Far West, les gens se mettent à mastiquer. Le chewing-gum connaît un immense succès aux États-Unis, puis dans le monde entier… Aujourd'hui, les chewing-gums sont faits avec une gomme artificielle, fabriquée à base de polymères, un produit dérivé du pétrole. Alors, encore envie de mâcher ? Les superpouvoirs des plantes Les Mayas n'étaient pas les seuls à mastiquer de la sève d'arbre. On sait aujourd'hui que les humains préhistoriques mâchaient de la résine de sapin, car ça leur permettait de se désinfecter la bouche. Eh oui ! Certaines plantes sont utilisées pour se soigner, c'est l'un de leurs nombreux superpouvoirs que tu pourras découvrir dans le magazine Images Doc de mai 2022.
Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish. Thomas Adams
Chiclets, how boiling plant sap leads to the discovery of chewing gum. One partner runs away. The other makes millions. How not to be blinded by the pursuit of the wrong objective. David Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Griffin Service Ad] David Young: Stephen Semple, when you told me that we were going to talk about the brand that we're going to talk about today, it instantly took me back, oh my gosh, 30 years or so to spring break in Mexico, where there were these little kids that would come up to you all day long as you walk down the streets and what they had in their hands was a box of Chiclets. And they were just trying to get you to buy some Chiclets from them. I always thought that was, that was cool. Little tiny entrepreneurs. Stephen Semple: Well, and what's also funny about it is there's a real Mexico tie in to this story about Chiclets. David Young: Oh, I believe it. I believe it. Stephen Semple: And this is a fun story. It covers Native Americans, the deposed Mexican President Santa Anna, a desire to make rubber, and Santa Anna wanted to return as president of Mexico. All of those things actually contributed to the creation of Chiclets gum. David Young: Oh, how cool is that? I can't wait to find out more. Stephen Semple: So if you're ready for the ride, Chiclets was originally founded in 1900 by Thomas Adams in New York. It's a pretty old brand. By 1962, the company had a bottom line income. This is a net income. This is not top line sales in 1962 dollars of just under $10 million. David Young: Holy cow. Stephen Semple: And at that time it was sold to Warner Lambert for 200 million bucks. So started in 1900, 1962 sold for $200,000,000 in 1962 dollars. So the founder did well. David Young: That's pretty amazing. Stephen Semple: The founder did well. It became a real empire just around Chiclets gum. But let's start at the beginning. When European settlers arrived in the New World, they found Native Americans were chewing spruce tree resin. And so, this seemed like a good idea. So they adapted the idea and the newcomers joined on the fun of chewing spruce tree resin. And this was actually such a good idea that in 1840, John Curtis developed the first commercial spruce tree gum by boiling the resin, cutting it into strips, and then coating it with corn starch so it wouldn't stick together. In the early 1850s, he constructed the first chewing gum factory in Portland, Maine. It became the first factory making chewing gum from spruces tree resin. Stephen Semple: But a couple problems turned out that it wasn't actually all that great tasting and it became really brittle when chewed. So all sorts of different players tried all sorts of different things to try to solve this problem such as adding paraffin wax and things along that lines. So now comes the second player in our story. The second player in our story is the exiled Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Now, Santa Anna brought with him Chiclet. Now, Chiclet is actually a plant. It's the resin from a plant that grows in Mexico. David Young: So it's not spruce. Stephen Semple: It's not spruce. David Young: Now this isn't the same Santa Anna from the Alamo. Stephen Semple: Yes, it is. David Young: Really? Stephen Semple: The same dude. He actually was President in Mexico for 11 non-consecutive terms over 22 years. He got deposed and exiled and all this other stuff, and he shows with this chicle,
This week I chatted to Thomas Adams, the Founder of Onepiece who absolutely blew me away. Onepiece are a Norwegian found company who you need to know about. They started the onesie hype of the 2000s and kicked off affiliate marketing. I was blown away. Want to build a team of marketing mates? Join Copy Club: thecopyclub.co.uk
We've got Thomas Adams. He's the owner of ServiceMaster, a restoration and cleaning service in Lubbock, TX. His company has gone up over 400% in the past 2 years. To say he's doing well would be an understatement. He is crushing it, dominating the competition, and scaling his business that most business owners could only dream of. "The way I would describe it as if your house floods, I dry it out. I come in I suck up all the water out of your house. I set up machines dry it out. Make sure you don't get no mold." -Thomas Adams Thomas tells us the story on how he got started in the restoration and service industry; what it takes to get to where he's out; and how his work ethic played a key role on his insurmountable success. Most people baulk at the idea of franchising, he'll explain why being a franchisee was key to success. Plus, he's giving us insight in the restoration and cleaning services world and how it can be a lucrative industry. Follow Thomas: LinkedIn: Click Here For service: Click Here --- Through Quest Education, Daniel Blue and Keitoh Spears have helped people all over the country accomplish their financial goals. Do you want to learn how to: Make money tax free? Access your 401k/IRA penalty and tax free? Get funding to start a business? Pay off your debt? Follow Daniel on Instagram:@danielblue__ Follow Keitoh on Instagram: @highkeii Visit Quest Education at: www.yourquest.com
Carlos Iribarren | Hoy Toca se embarca en una aventura musical acompañando los orígenes de un arte tan fundamental como es la fotografía. Los pioneros en descubrir y mejorar cada avance vivieron en el siglo XIX, marcando en letras de nitrato de plata algunas fechas a las que ponemos música en un recorrido que abarca desde 1832 hasta 1866... aunque en una cabriola final escucharemos música estrenada en 1926. Franceses, ingleses y algún español son recordados por su inventiva y perseverancia gracias a los conocimientos de Jesús Limárquez, experto en técnicas fotográficas históricas. La música seleccionada por Carlos es de autores tan variados como Berlioz, Donizetti, Gottschalk, Guridi o el organista británico Thomas Adams. ¿Qué imágenes te sugieren las piezas que van sonando? Esperamos tus comentarios sobre esta nueva entrega de Hoy Toca, el programa de Clásica FM que te quiere sorprender.
==================================================== SUSCRIBETE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1 ==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA MENORES 2021 “VAMOS A JUGAR” Narrado por: Linda Rumrrill Desde: Gran Canaria, España Una cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 14 DE FEBRERO ¿A QUIÉN LE DIJO PABLO QUE DIERA BUEN EJEMPLO? Subraya la respuesta correcta a. A Pedro. b. A Tito. c. A Santiago. ¿Te gusta masticar chicle? Quizás a tu mamá no le gusta tanto como a ti que mastiques chicle, pues tanto el azúcar que tiene como tomar demasiados puede ser perjudicial para tu salud. La palabra «chicle» proviene de la palabra tzictli de la lengua náhuatl, que es la lengua indígena con mayor número de hablantes de México. También dicen que puede provenir de la palabra maya tsicte, que significa «sangre o fluido del árbol». Los indígenas extraían la savia de un árbol tropical llamado Manilkara Zapota, y luego la dejaban secar hasta que podían masticarla para limpiarse los dientes. Pero el chicle o la goma de mascar que hoy encuentras en cualquier supermercado, fue inventado por Thomas Adams, en el año 1871. Aunque él quería inventar un sustituto del caucho con la savia que utilizaban los indígenas, al final inventó el chicle que conocemos hoy. Al igual que lo usaban los indígenas, se sigue usando para limpiar los dientes o tener un buen olor en la boca. Sin embargo, actualmente, la mayoría de los chicles tienen demasiada azúcar o edulcorantes que no son muy saludables. Por eso te recomiendo que leas siempre la lista de los ingredientes y evites tomarlo. Como puedes ver, el chicle que en principio era algo bueno para mantener la higiene de la boca, también puede producir problemas de salud, como las caries en los dientes. De igual modo, ocurre con nuestras vidas. Podemos ser de ayuda para los demás o podemos herir a los que nos rodean con nuestras acciones y palabras. El apóstol Pablo le aconsejó a su amigo Tito que diera buen ejemplo. Pídele a Jesús en tu Diario de Oración que te ayude dar ejemplo y a ser una buena influencia para quienes te rodean.
Conversation with Lora Pollari-Welbes, Executive Director, and Thomas Adams, President, Board of Directors, Encore Learning, about membership, educational courses, and social activities of Encore Learning; also, course instructor and volunteer opportunities.
What do you do when your reality is so different from the vision you had for yourself. Thomas Adams said, “He who demands mercy and shows none ruins the bridge over which he himself is to pass.” Maybe you don't need mercy today, but most likely you'll want someone to extend mercy to you in the near future. With that in mind, make a decision in advance to show mercy to others this week. Thank God for the mercy He's given you today and every day. In our first episode, we share our personal story about sexual addiction, pain, mercy & joy in the journey. Resources: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst - https://amzn.to/3jWbceQ Transformation Center - https://www.thetransformationcenter.org Shout out to Robert Alley for our podcast audio and jingle. Thanks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joyinthejourney/support
On Today's Episode of The Kim Jacobs Show Javon Jackson is the person that spearheads this project! You will hear from a 2 time NFL SuperBowl Champion - Tyrone "TC" Carter, Hip Hop Legend The International DJ Finesse, Business Owners and Entrepreneurs - Dr. Tommy Watson, Dr. Thomas Adams, Javon Jackson, James Edwards, Andre Avant and Courtney Jacobs! This is Part 1 of THE REDEMPTION OF THE BLACK MAN SERIES on The Kim Jacobs Show! Special pop in guest appearance by Jonathan Mason, Founder of 10Kfoundation.org. Take a moment to subscribe to The Kim Jacobs Show: Https://youtube.com/user/dailybalancewithkimjTo support The Kim Jacobs Show: Cash App: $Kimjacobsinc or Paypal.me/Kimjacobsinc
The Fifth Sunday in Lent ORISON: By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered (Tune: Intercessor) – Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918) PSALM 130 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014) HYMN: Out of the depths I call (Tune: Saint Bride) – Samuel Howard (1710-1782) NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong setting, Tone V.1 ANTHEM: Lamentations of Jeremiah – Jacob Arcadelt (c. 1507-1568) Jason Anderson, director • Josh Sandoz, reader • Thomas Adams, cantor
The First Sunday in Lent ORISON: Invocabit me – Plainsong, Mode VIII PSALM 32 – Plainsong, Tone III.4 HYMN: Remember, O thou man – Thomas Ravenscroft (c. 1582-c. 1635) NUNC DIMITTIS: Plainsong, Tone V.1 ANTHEM: In jejunio et fletu – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) Jason Anderson, director • Gregory Bloch, reader • Thomas Adams, cantor
The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra has begun their 2020 and 7th concert season, with plans to impress the public with a series of concert performances, programming and engaging education programs. Thomas Adams got the chance to talk with Nicole van Bruggen, co-artistic director/principle clarinet, on Jazz Impressions to find out what’s coming up this […]
In association with Sydney Festival, Iron in the Rose is a musical adaptation of Robert Hugh’s the fatal shore. An eclectic mix of jazz orchestral sounds and visual projections, Jazz Impression’s Thomas Adams spoke with Jeremy Rose about what audiences can expect. Iron In The Blood is showing at the City Recital Hall on January […]
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The Fight Before Christmas Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller TECHNICAL CREW Sound Engineer: Joel Woods SFX: Jeremy Miller Credits read by Scarlet Warne Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE Episode 1. Rhyme Doesn’t Pay Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller Queenie: Anna Chilvers Mr King: Jonathan Chilvers TECHNICAL CREW Sound Engineer: Nick Wilmot SFX: Andrew Jakeman and Andy Ennever Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE Episode 5. The Name’s Tom, Tom Tom Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST M, Barman, Quan: James Mitchell Penny: Louisa Radica Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller B: Jonathan Chilvers Yaw: Ian Hardman Tamara: Natalia Marks Members of the cast played the other small parts. CREW Director: Jeremy Miller Sound Engineer: Andrew Jakeman Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE Episode 4. Twice Upon A Time Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller Professor Watt: Suzanne Stepney TECHNICAL CREW Sound Engineer: Nick Wilmot SFX: Andrew Jakeman and Andy Ennever Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE Episode 3. It’s All About Mee Mee Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller Lord Web-Browser: Charles Crow Meemee : Anna Bird The Phantom: Gary Bird TECHNICAL CREW Sound Engineer: Joel Woods SFX: Jeremy Miller Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
THE RHYMING DETECTIVE Episode 2. The Stuffed Of Nightmares Written by Simon Paul Miller CAST Dick Dick Digger: Simon Paul Miller TooToo: Lorna Bartels CREW Director: Jeremy Miller Sound Engineer: Andrew Jakeman Podcast Cover by Thomas Adams
Our theme is “speaking up for the outcasts” and we start with a Pride Month remembrance of Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist who fought for societal acceptance of gender variant people; she also had to fight for acceptance by the gay and lesbian community. The Big Interview is with Dr. Thomas Adams of Better Futures…
This is the story of a man who dedicated himself to one thing and put everything he had into it. His story is not without trials, nor is it without victories. Without giving anything away, I'll leave it there and Let Thomas tell his story. Some of the things we talked about were Singlespeed gravel racing, Fixed gear gravel racing, LandRun100, and Dirty Kanza, and his new woodworking business, Maker and Racer. ig: @thechacobandit and @makerandracer website: www.makerandracer.com ******* ig: @bikesordeath fb: www.facebook.com/bikesordeath patreon: www.patreon.com/bikesordeath email: bikes@bikesordeath.com ******* intro/outro music "Eric B. is President" by Eric B. & Rakim
Wolfgang Muthspiel is one of the most influential jazz guitarists of his generation. After graduating from the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music Wolfgang recorded multiple albums with his brother Christian and toured with musicians like Gary Burton and Mick Goodrick. Muthspiel and musicians Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are currently touring Australia. He talked to Thomas Adams on […]
Isaiah 1:10-20. "It is a poor worship to move our hats, not our hearts." ~ Thomas Adams. Robert Fonseca. July 1, 2018Support the show (https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1701382)
Great X-Pectations Ep11: Strangers In A Strange Land MUSIC INTRO - The Tokens - “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” Sean and Gerry are Joined by Greg Turner to discuss X-Men V1 #60-65! In these Thomas/Adams issueswe see the first appearance and origin of Sauron, as well as a trip to the Savage Land,and the first appearance of Sunfire! Then Uncanny Steve Raker joins in for our Previously segment to chat about his favorite X-Men arc-Uncanny X-Men #114-116! In these Claremont/Byrne issues, our favorite mutants have another tripto the Savage Land and another run in with Sauron, as well as a kerfuffle with the Petrified Man! But wait, there's more! Steve goes into overtime sharing his thoughts on otherX-related appearances of the recently discussed Living Monolith inMarvel Team Up #69-70 and Power Man/ Iron Fist #56-57! MUSIC OUTRO - Kool and the Gang -“Jungle Boogie” Follow us on Twitter @GXPod and find our Facebook group! Follow Greg Turner on Twitter @GregTurner16 and see his cool blogs at: http://gobacktothepast.com/author/gturner/Follow Steve Raker @SteveRaker and here him on the Marvel Noise and Indie Comic Book Noise Podcasts!http://www.marvelnoise.com/ and http://www.indiecomicbooknoise.com/ We have a Tumblr page!!! greatx-pectations.tumblr.com/ Follow us on Twitter @GXPod and find our Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/GXPod/ Album art by Baron Strucker. Follow his monacled ass on twitter @BaronVStrucker
AWOI Gaming is back after the New Year! Thomas Adams, Seth Fulkerson, and Alex Sutton return to the show. We discuss our favorite games of 2017 and the latest Nintendo Mini Direct. We then discussed which of the top five is the most influential. Seth and Alex discuss the process of making a video game and what they like about it so far. Then we discuss what games we're looking forward to in 2018. Follow Alex and Seth's page at: @Colorcast_Media OR follow them separately: @alexanderjacobb @seth_fulkerson Follow Me: @agentplatypus23
This is Episode 20 of AWOI Gaming! As we approach fall gaming, Alex Sutton and Thomas Adams join the podcast and talk about the games they are playing now and how some games such as Uncharted and Tomb Raider inspired one another. we also talk about silly gaming things!
Alex Sutton rejoins AWOI Gaming to discuss the famous Anime of all time known as Dragon Ball. Thomas Adams, a listener of the show also joins in on the conversation. We discuss the author Akira Toriyama and he has had an impact on the rest of the Manga world. So sit back for three hours of conversation!
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Tom Lodewyke is joined by Catherine Davidson, Jacob Deigan and Thomas Adams, who were involved in the Consensual Dispute Resolution Competition in Vienna earlier this year. Catherine is a practising mediator and was one of the expert assessors for the competition. Jacob and Thomas competed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame, reaching the quarter finals. The three discuss what they learned through engaging with students and practitioners from over 40 countries, as well as the future direction of mediation. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au
Has Donald Trump alienated women, African American and Hispanic voters, leaving him with a support base of largely white men? Cristobal Herrera/EPAThis week on Race to the White House, Brendon O’Connor and Anthony Dockrill are joined by Cedric Johnson, Sekile Nzinga-Johnson and Thomas Adams as they discuss how gender, race and class are shaping the voting patterns in this election. Will female voters desert Donald Trump, leaving him with a comprised largely of “white trash” men, as they have repeatedly been repeatedly labelled by some elements of the US press? And have the Democrats lost white working class voters? Race to the White House podcast is a collaboration between the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, 2ser 107.3 and The Conversation. Anthony Dockrill is a producer and presenter and the current Program Manager at 2SER 107.3. 2ser 107.3 is a community radio station jointly owned by Macquarie University and the University of Technology, Sydney. Brendon O'Connor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Has Donald Trump alienated women, African American and Hispanic voters, leaving him with a support base of largely white men? Cristobal Herrera/EPAThis week on Race to the White House, Brendon O’Connor and Anthony Dockrill are joined by Cedric Johnson, Sekile Nzinga-Johnson and Thomas Adams as they discuss how gender, race and class are shaping the voting patterns in this election. Will female voters desert Donald Trump, leaving him with a comprised largely of “white trash” men, as they have repeatedly been repeatedly labelled by some elements of the US press? And have the Democrats lost white working class voters? Race to the White House podcast is a collaboration between the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, 2ser 107.3 and The Conversation. Anthony Dockrill is a producer and presenter and the current Program Manager at 2SER 107.3. 2ser 107.3 is a community radio station jointly owned by Macquarie University and the University of Technology, Sydney. Brendon O'Connor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Thomas Adams said, "Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish." Because that is true we must be careful not to become a casualty of Spiritual warfare.
Thomas Adams said, "Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish." Because that is true we must be careful not to become a casualty of Spiritual warfare.
Thomas Adams said, "Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish." Because that is true we must be careful not to become a casualty of Spiritual warfare.
Thomas Adams said, "Satan, like a fisher, baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish." Because that is true we must be careful not to become a casualty of Spiritual warfare.
We bring on Carlos, Kat, and Thomas Adams to talk about some lovey dovey life living! Email Us: almostadultspodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: @almostadultspodTweet Gage: @GageAgnew Follow Jean-Claude: https://www.twitch.tv/premiummuffinmix Tweet Carlos: @carlos_cribeiro Tweet Kat: @KatVendetti Sorry! No social media for Thomas! Instagram Us: @almostadultspod Listen to Benny Mardones: Benny's Ballad Our theme song was written and performed by Dodge Williams (@dbw4511) Visit our Network:http://www.pipedreampodcasts.com
Thomas “Vosco” Adams/December 16, 2013 Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Thomas “Vosco” Adams of the band… The post LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 44: Thomas Adams aka Vosco of Ruin appeared first on Cinepunx.
Thomas “Vosco” Adams/December 16, 2013 Joseph A. Gervasi interviews Thomas “Vosco” Adams of the band Ruin. In this interview we go deep into Vosco’s past. From growing up in a volatile and often violent family situation and foster homes, through juvenile deliquency, Vosco was headed down a self-destructive path before he discovered punk rock in the form of (at first) the Sex Pistols and Buddhism. While issues with various substances at times sent Vosco down some dark cul-de-sacs, he also brought his angst and spiritual yearning into the band in the form of highly kinetic live performances. We talk about the early punk scene and later hardcore punk scenes in Philly, the wild world of drugs in the late ’70s and early ’80s, the formation of Ruin, the eventual demise of Ruin, and the surprising and welcome recent resurrection of the band in a the form of two inspired live events. We also talk about remaining vital and open to new music and life experiences (rather than living in the distant past) and using those experiences to put something positive into the world. This is one of the most candid and personal interviews in the series and should not be missed. The post LOUD! FAST! PHILLY! Episode 44: Thomas Adams aka Vosco of Ruin appeared first on Cinepunx.
Six days before they meet in what should be a classic ladder match, RAPW Junior Heavyweight Champion "Five Star" Thomas Adams and Flyin' Ryan Burke will be on the air to discuss their feud and history.
Part 1 includes a pre-race discussion with Bobby Wintle, and post-race discussions with Nate Beams, Thomas Adams, and Bryce Hylton. You'll hear some great information and interesting insight from racers who succeeded during tough conditions. --------------------------------------------------- Matt and Andrea traveled to the Land Run 100 on March 14th in Stillwater, Oklahoma and enjoyed a great experience. They were able to talk with two of the Land Run's directors, Bobby Wintle and Jim Brewer, race winner Bryce Hylton, 4th place finisher Nate Beams, fixed gear finisher Thomas Adams, and last place finisher Griffin Radford. This year's race was a battle of attrition due to rain the day before the race and only 107 finished of 308 racers who started the 100 miles. Andrea pick up 2nd in her age and 44th overall, while Matt finished with her in 43rd overall and 39th of 98 men. ------------------------------------------------------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS: Be sure to follow #unlearnpavement on Twitter and Instagram Land Run 100 Website - http://landrun100.com/ Land Run 100 Twitter - https://twitter.com/landrun100 Land Run 100 Instagram - https://instagram.com/unlearnpavement/ Support Just Riding Along - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-alonghttp://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along 2015 Endurance Calendar - http://www.endurancecalendar.com Buy a Just Riding Along Tshirt - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along-shirts Buy a Just Riding Along Mug - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along-mug Become a Mountain Bike Radio member - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/mbr-memberships Brickhouse Racing Website - http://www.brickhouseracing.com/ Brickhouse Racing Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BrickhouseRacing Brickhouse Racing Instagram - https://instagram.com/brickhouseracing/ Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Andrea's Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrickhouseMTB Matt's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beanpolematt Kenny's Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoFullFaceKenny
In part 2, Matt and Andrea give their race recap, as well as interview Bobby Wintle and co-director, Jim Brewer, and last place finisher Griffin Radford, after the race. You get a unique post race experience with the discussions with Bobby, Jim, and Griffin because they are right in the action and you'll hear honest discussion and raw emotion. --------------------------------------------------- Matt and Andrea traveled to the Land Run 100 on March 14th in Stillwater, Oklahoma and enjoyed a great experience. They were able to talk with two of the Land Run's directors, Bobby Wintle and Jim Brewer, race winner Bryce Hylton, 4th place finisher Nate Beams, fixed gear finisher Thomas Adams, and last place finisher Griffin Radford. This year's race was a battle of attrition due to rain the day before the race and only 107 finished of 308 racers who started the 100 miles. Andrea pick up 2nd in her age and 44th overall, while Matt finished with her in 43rd overall and 39th of 98 men. ------------------------------------------------------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS: Be sure to follow #unlearnpavement on Twitter and Instagram Land Run 100 Website - http://landrun100.com/ Land Run 100 Twitter - https://twitter.com/landrun100 Land Run 100 Instagram - https://instagram.com/unlearnpavement/ Support Just Riding Along - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-alonghttp://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along 2015 Endurance Calendar - http://www.endurancecalendar.com Buy a Just Riding Along Tshirt - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along-shirts Buy a Just Riding Along Mug - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/just-riding-along-mug Become a Mountain Bike Radio member - http://store.mountainbikeradio.com/category/mbr-memberships Brickhouse Racing Website - http://www.brickhouseracing.com/ Brickhouse Racing Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BrickhouseRacing Brickhouse Racing Instagram - https://instagram.com/brickhouseracing/ Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MountainBikeRadio Andrea's Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrickhouseMTB Matt's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beanpolematt Kenny's Twitter - https://twitter.com/NoFullFaceKenny
Brendan Dempsey is joined by Thomas Adams and Alfie Brown for this week's podcast. Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production liverpoolpodcast.com
This video features a presentation by Dr. Thomas Adams, Director of the Standards, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division. Dr. Adams offers an overview of, and information about, the content, organization and focus of the Common Core State Standards.
I. God’s Law Attacked (verse 7) We are looking today at Romans 7:7-12, as we continue in our study of the Book of Romans. Before you came to church this morning, did you check in the mirror? I think many of you did as I'm looking out at you. Most of you, I would say, checked in the mirror and looked a good long time. Be sure that every hair was in place and that you're wearing your best clothes. And as you looked in the mirror you expected (I would hope) that the mirror would tell you the truth. I know that's getting harder and harder for some of you. You don't want to hear the truth as you look in the mirror or see the truth. I know I'm not looking the same as I did before. And we change all the time. We look in the mirror and when we look in the mirror, we want the mirror to tell us the truth, even that wicked queen in Snow White, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" She wanted the truth, but she didn't like the truth when it came back, you remember. Didn't want to hear about it that there was one now fairer than she. Of course, that wicked queen's beauty was only skin deep or there's nothing beautiful about her internally. But she wanted the truth. The Law Functions Like a Mirror... Showing Us Ourselves Spiritually But what would you think of somebody that went to the mirror and looked at it, studied themselves in the mirror, didn't like what the mirror was telling them and in a rage, pulled the mirror down off the wall and hurled it across the room? That's a vain individual. They don't want to know the truth. But you know it is true that James tells us the law of God is a perfect mirror. It tells us the truth, doesn't it? And as we gaze intently into that mirror, we see who we really are. Not who we imagine ourselves to be. But who we really are. Listen to the words of James, "Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word, but does not do what it says, is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard but doing it, he will be blessed in what he does." Do you hear what James calls the law? It's like a mirror. It's the perfect law that gives freedom. And as you stare into the law, you see the truth about who you really are. I was reading recently about a soldier in the imperial Japanese army who did not know 29 years after the war had ended that he was to lay down arms. I don't know if you've heard about this guy in the early 1970’s. He finally surrendered in 1974, 29 years after the war was over. Now, that's a soldier who's loyal to his last command from his commanding officer, at least that you can say. But the remarkable thing about this man is that he subsisted in the jungle for 29 years. And they did everything they could to get him out of the jungle, they coax him, and they brought some of his relatives from Japan to talk to him and to convince him that the war was over. He thought it was all a trick until his commanding officer came back and he was willing to meet with him to come out of the jungle. At a certain point, they would fly over in helicopters and use loud speakers and try to communicate with this guy. They didn't know where he was, just the general area of the Philippines. But when he heard the voice of his commanding officer, he was willing to meet with him and they met together and they took a photo of he and his officer, but then he still wasn't convinced and went back into the jungle. And they got the photo to him a few days later and he was amazed. He looked at the picture and he couldn't believe how much he looked like his uncles. He hadn't seen himself in 29 years. He hadn't looked at himself. He didn't know what he looked like. I think there are many Christians like that. They never look intently into the law to know who they really are. Instead, they would rather through defiant pride, hurl the mirror, if it tells them even the slightest truth about themselves. Sinners, apart from the grace of God, do not want to hear the truth from the law of God. And that's because sin deceives us and tells us that we are better than we really are and that we don't need a savior, and that really it isn't as bad as we thought it was. Sin hates the truth and seeks to hurl the mirror away. And that's what Paul is dealing with here in this section of Scripture. If you look at verse 7, he says, "What shall we say then, is the law sin?" He's dealing with the question of the law. Is there something wrong with the law? Paul Defends His Message And the reason he's bringing this up…It seems throughout his teaching, throughout the Book of Romans, that he's been undermining the written law of God, the Mosaic Law. "Thou shalt" and "thou shalt not," the whole law given by God through Moses. He says in Romans 2 that Jews are not justified simply because they possess God's law. Does not prove justification simply because they have God's law. He says in Romans 2:13, "It is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous." And he actually tells us further on in Romans 3:20 that no one will be declared righteous by observing the law rather through the law, we become conscious of sin. It is actually impossible to be justified by law. The law will not declare you not guilty on Judgment Day, rather it will do the opposite. He says in the next verse, in Romans 3:20-21, he says, "But now, our righteousness from God apart from law has been made known to which the law and the prophets testify this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ." And that's what we've been looking at. This gift of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the law, not by our private obedience. But rather because of Jesus Christ's obedience to the law. We'll talk about that more later this morning. And he summarizes this in Romans 3:28, "For we maintain that a man is justified by faith, apart from works of the law." Works of the law cannot justify you. You will not be able to stand before God on Judgment Day based on your law keeping. And then in Romans 4, he underscores this all the more by bringing out the father of the Jewish nation, Abraham. And he proves conclusively that Abraham was declared not guilty by God before he was circumcised. A good deal before he was circumcised. He was declared not guilty simply by believing God's promise. He looked up at the stars. God had him look up at the stars and he said "Look Abraham, do you see all the stars? If you can count them, so shall your offspring be," and Abraham looked at the stars. He just looked and he heard the promise. And he believed the promise. He believed God, and at that moment, it was credited to him as righteousness. That was the righteousness he received simply as a gift, not by law keeping. It was later he received circumcision, kind of the first moving of the law. And so, as he's been moving through Paul, it seems that he's been undercutting the law, not at all, but it seems that way. And he says in Romans 5:20-21 the law came in alongside. "The law was added so that the trespass might increase. Where sin increased however, grace increased all the more." So the law comes in and just has the effect of increasing sin. And he says in Romans 6:14, sin shall not be your master because you're not under law, but under grace. Last week we talked about how we as Christians, now that we have come into faith in Christ, we serve God in a whole new way don't we? We serve in the way of the Spirit, the new power of the Holy Spirit, not in the old way of the written code. So that brings us right up to the brink of the text we're looking at today. So he's got to deal with this question. Well, what about the law then? Is the law sin? Is there something wrong with the law? Maybe perhaps if God had written a better law it would've done a better job. Is there something wrong with the law? And that's what he's dealing with. And so, he has to give some clear teaching here in order to vindicate the law, and specifically to vindicate God's word, because was it not God who spoke the law? Did he not say thus says the Lord and then give the law to Israel? Has God's word failed? Did he give a bad law? Is there something wrong with it and he's got to vindicate that, and that's what he's doing in this section. II. God’s Law Explained (verses 7-11) Look at it again beginning at Verse 7. "What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? May it never be!" You can't say it too weakly. "Certainly not!" in the NIV is a little weak actually. May it never be! It's impossible to think so! "Is the law sin? May it never be! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, 'Do not covet.'" Law Reveals/Exposes Sin Paul says the law exposes or reveals sin. Now one of the challenging aspects of Romans 7 is Paul's use of the word I. He's speaking about himself. He's speaking autobiographically it seems. And that's a challenge and it's going to get even tougher as we go on in the chapter. But he says, "I would not have known what sin was…" So when he brings himself in here he's speaking it seems autobiographically. But I think it goes bigger and deeper than that. I think he's also speaking as a representative Jew. He's speaking somewhat as a man who is a Jew and who experienced the law as a Jew, and all the history of the Jewish people with the law. I think in that way he's speaking as a Jewish man, and the Jewish nation themselves I believe were representative of the human race as a whole. Gentiles should not imagine they would've done any better if they had received the law. That the Jewish nation was somehow defective or there was something wrong with them. In effect, that was a little laboratory, an experiment on human nature wasn't it, as we look at the history of the Jews and what they did with the law. But Paul, when he says I here, I think he's really representing us all. He is speaking about himself autobiographically, he is speaking as a Jewish man, but he's also speaking as a human being and as a sinner. So Paul is I believe relating personal experience, but also representing us all. And he says that law reveals sin. It exposes sin. It actually defines sin. It helps us to know what sin is. He says, "I would not have known what sin was except through the law." If the law had never been given I wouldn't have understood sin and so therefore the law defines sin for us. And it does it negatively and it does it positively. Negatively, it puts kind of barriers around our life, like fences. And it says, live inside here. To jump the fence is to transgress. And as we jump the fence, we become sinners, transgressors. We break the law. And so we look at the representation of that in the 10 Commandments. You look through. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods besides me. That's a barrier. You're not permitted to have any other gods or worship any other gods. Secondly, you shall not make any idols or worship any idols or bow down to them in any way. That's a barrier. It's a boundary and you can't jump across it. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. Honor your father and mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal or bear false witness and you shall not covet. These are boundaries. These are fences, and if you jump over these you shall nots, you've become a transgressor. And so he's defining sin negatively. Also, sin could be defined positively. In terms of what you are expected to do, how you are expected to live. Therefore, Jesus when asked what is the greatest commandment in all the law, he said "the greatest commandment is this, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind." Have you done that today? Think about that. Have you loved God with everything you have, every moment of this one day? It's still early. It's not yet one o'clock. I know, some of you are checking your watch, it's not yet noon. It's still early. And have you lived every moment for the glory of God? And Jesus said, there's a second command that's like it. It's not equal to it, but it's like it. Love your neighbor as yourself. So sin is defined positively. Negatively there's boundaries, and you're supposed to live in there, you're not supposed to jump the fence. Positively, you are supposed to be energetically powerfully every moment living for the glory of God to love him and for the benefit of your neighbor. That's what sin is. It's not doing what God expects and commands you to do, and doing those very things he commanded you not to do. But actually these themselves are just summaries, aren't they? The 10 Commandments and the two great commandments. Actually Jewish rabbis went through and counted 613 commandments from God. 613. There are 248 mandates. That's thou shalt, you must, right? And then 365 prohibitions. Thou shalt not, you must not. The mandates, the you shalts included worship regulations, laws about the temple, sacrifices, vows and rituals, national regulations, rules about kings, wars, taxes, family duties, all kinds of things you're supposed to do as a Jew. And then there were prohibitions, including idolatry, blasphemy, worship prohibitions, sacrifice prohibitions, priesthood prohibitions, and diet regulations, things you couldn't eat, agriculture and loans, and personal property and justice. So, there's the positive and the negative, the things you're supposed to do and the things you're not supposed to do. And so, therefore this is what sin is. Sin is any lack of measuring up to what God wanted you to do and actively transgressing against the things he commanded you not to do. Okay, so now because of the law, we have sin diagnosed. We understand what it is. But actually we have sins diagnosed. We'll talk about that more later, but there's a difference between sins and sin, as there is a difference between the fruit on the tree and the tree itself. So John says in 1 John 3:4, "everyone who sins breaks the law." In fact, "sin is lawlessness." Lawlessness. Well, Paul brings out a case study, doesn't he, in verse 7. He said, "I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, do not covet." Now, the Greek word is a deep desire for something unlawful. It's a yearning desire for something you must not have. Sometimes the word is translated lust, and relates to sexual desire. But I think here it just relates to the 10 Commandments and that desire for anything that God has said, you must not have it. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, you shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. So he picks up on that coveting. It's interesting to me, there's a movement, and I think it's well intentioned and it's a good movement, that we should get the 10 Commandments back up in schools and various things. The fact of the matter is, to look at the 10 Commandments, you realize that they are unenforceable by a human government. How could a human government enforce a commandment against coveting? But God can, because he sees your thoughts. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. And so Paul reads the 10 Commandments, and reads this commandment on coveting, and realize that God, the holy God is looking into his very heart, and he's looking at his desires. And is not desire the beginning of all sin? Doesn't it all start with something you want? And you're not supposed to have? So he goes right to the root when he brings up this issue of coveting. And here we get to the issue of sin. "Somebody who's convinced by the law would only be free from the pain of sin," said Stephen Charnock, "But somebody convinced by the Gospel wants to be rid of sin itself." We want to be done with sin itself, not just the pain that sin causes, but sin itself. We want to be rid of the thing itself. Sin, therefore, is a deeper issue than the sins of our lives. It's got to do with a heart of rebellion against our Creator and our King. It's got to do with our very nature. Jesus said, "Make a tree good and its fruit will be good. Make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit." We go through our lives on these moral reformation projects. We start to change certain things. I'm not going to do that anymore, I am going to do this more. That kind of thing. All we're doing is dealing with the fruit. The Gospel gets to the root, the tree itself, the nature of the tree, what kind of tree is it? And so therefore, sin is this heart of rebellion against a creator. Against authority. Against God. Law Excites Sin I think about it in terms of lightning. You know, lightning comes from clouds that bump into each other, right? They rub against each other and they build up static electricity. They build it up and they build it up, but it's not until they have a path to the Earth that they discharge, you see? That's a lightning bolt. And once there's a path, the static electricity can express itself. And that's the way it is with sins and sin. Sin is this attitude of rebellion against God, but until the commandment comes, you can't express it. But once the commandment comes, you can express it. I'm not gonna do the thing God commanded me to do, or I'm going to do the thing God told me not to do. And so it expresses itself like a lightning bolt. And so therefore, the law actually stimulates sin. Look at verse 9 and follow me, it says, "But sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from law, sin is dead. Once I was alive apart from law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the commandment put me to death." So basically what happened to Paul speaking autobiographically, is that when he read the Law of God, it actually excited or stimulated sin in him. It put ideas in his mind and then it gave him an opportunity to express his true heart relationship to Creator and King, God. And so what it says is that sin twisted the law. It was intended to bring life, but it actually in him produced death. Sin seized the opportunity, it says in the NIV, it actually, literally has to do with the military base of operation, that expression. We've got troops over there in Afghanistan right now, special ops troops. And when troops come into a foreign area, they're going to set up a base of operations. And from that base, they're going to do all of their work in that region. Well, that's about what the law does for sin, it gives sin a base of operations in our soul. And from that base, it moves out to deceive us and put us to death. Paul says in his case it produced every kind of covetous desire, he started to yearn and want the things he shouldn't have. "And at that moment," he said, "I died." "Once I was alive," he said, "apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died." Now, there's a question about what Paul means when he says, "Once I was alive apart from law," is this teaching that infants, that babies, are alive spiritually, but then the commandment comes, once you understand the laws of God, that you die? And I think there is an aspect of truth, it's very complicated to figure out, but there's an aspect of truth there. It's once you understand the commands, and that they're coming from God, that it's possible to sin against an eternal God. And at that moment, your relationship with God is severed and broken. We are "dead in our transgressions and sins, in which we used to live," Paul says in Ephesians. But it's interesting how he says that sin sprang to life. Martyn Lloyd-Jones uses the illustration of a car idling. Imagine a car, a big powerful engine V8. And do they still make V8s? I don't know. Gas guzzlers. But a quiet, kind of purring engine just sitting there. Just there. It's powerful, it's not doing much, you can't even hear it. But then, at a certain moment, you touch the gas pedal, maybe even jam it down and the engine roars to life. That's the way it was for Paul. He is saying that, as soon as I read the law that sin that was just waiting, it roared to life and moved, and has been moving ever since. Law Condemns Sinners And then the law comes and condemns. Verse 9, "Sin sprang to life and I died. I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me." Oh, how deceitful is sin? How it deceives us and tricks us and tells us that we're better than we are, and that that isn't really sin. And that's really okay to do that. How it deceives us and kills us. This death is relational with God, I believe we can be living dead. We can be dead while we live. We were dead in our transgressions and sins in which we used to live. It's possible. But then along comes physical death. It is appointed unto man to die once physically, and then comes judgment, and then comes the real death, the second death, eternal death. That is judgment. And what will happen to the sinner at that point, law will stand up and accuse. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15 that "the sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law." And so, it is sin and the law as it accuses, that makes us fear death, and we should. If we're not Christians, we should, because the law it says, brings wrath. The court will be seated and the books will be opened. The books of the law and the books of our own life and everything that we've done will be opened and everything will be laid bare. And at that moment, the law will stand to accuse any who have not been justified in Christ. Law Cannot Save Sinners So Paul says, in Romans 3:20, "Therefore, no one will be justified or declared righteous in his sight by observing the law rather through the law, we become conscious of sin." Thomas Adams puts it this way, "The law may express sin, but it cannot suppress sin." Remember the illustration we got last week and we talked about it earlier about Buddhism, but better I think in relation to the law, that basically a sinner is drowning in rebellion. The law stands on the shore and calls out swimming instructions to the drowner. Instructing how to live, but grace through Jesus Christ dives in and saves that individual. It's the grace of God that actually saves. The law just stands and calls out instructions from the shore. And so therefore Paul is able to vindicate God's law. III. God’s Law Vindicated (verse 12) Look at verse 12, "So then, as a result, the law's holy and the commandment is holy and righteous and good." The law reflects God's character. God is holy and righteous and good, and therefore his law is holy and righteous and good. He couldn't have written a better law. There's nothing wrong with the Law of Moses. There's nothing wrong with the law at all, he's going to say the rest of the chapter, there's something wrong with us. It's sin. But there's nothing wrong with the law. Psalm 19 puts it this way, "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward." Law Reflects God’s Character The law is beautiful, and holy and righteous and good. There's nothing wrong with the law. There's something wrong with us. And therefore the law humbles us and gets us ready for salvation. It gets us ready for a savior. Daniel Cawdray put it this way. "As a mirror, neither washes nor make someone beautiful who looks within it, but gives him occasion either to seek for water or something else that may make him attractive and clean. Even so the law shows to us our sins and makes known to us our miserable state and wretchedness. And how that there is nothing good in us. And that we are far off from all manner of righteousness. And so, it drives us of necessity to seek righteousness in Jesus Christ." That's what the law does. And therefore, the Law and the Gospel are partners in bringing us to salvation. I fear for the evangelical church in America today, because we don't preach the law anymore. What do we tell people? "God loves you. He has wonderful things for you." That is true. But it's not the whole story, is it? We are sinners in sight. We are rebels. And the law is given to convince us of that. Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor but" who? It's "the sick." It's not the living who need a resurrection, but the dead. It's not the sighted who need a miracle, but the blind. And so after Jesus healed the blind man in John 9, the Pharisees came in all their self-righteousness and religiosity. And they came to Jesus. And Jesus said, "For judgment, I have come into the world, that those who see may become blind and those who are blind may be able to see." The Pharisees and their self-righteousness hurled the mirror. They say, "What? Are we blind too?" Jesus said, "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin. But since you say, we see, your guilt remains." Jesus didn't come to call the healthy. He came to call sinners to repentance. That's what he came for. And I believe all the miracles of Jesus testify to this. Look at the miracles. What is it but a picture of human weakness and inability. Can't see. Can't walk. Can't live. Can't recover. Can't stop bleeding for 12 years. Can't raise my daughter from death. Can't eat because we have no food out here in the desert. Can't walk on water. Can't use my right hand. Can't be rid of this demon. Can't hear. Can't, can't, can't. And then Jesus comes, and all of a sudden everything changes. By the power of Jesus, Jesus can. Jesus can make you see. He can make you walk. He can make you live, even if you're dead. He can recover you from any illness. He can stop the bleeding for 12 years, by the mere touch of his garment. He can raise his daughter from death. He can enable you to walk on water. He can give you food to eat out in the desert. Human weakness and inability, and Jesus' power and ability. And it's the law that gets you ready to hear that message. You understand what can't, can't, can't, can't means. Because you live it every day. Law’s saving purpose: Drive us to Christ – Christ Accomplishes What the Law Cannot The law proves it to you day after day. You read the 10 Commandments and you say, "can't, can't, can't." I can't stop wanting things. Change my heart God. I can't love you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Change my heart God. The law makes you a spiritual beggar, doesn't it? And it keeps you that way. And that's a good place to be. It banishes human arrogance and pride. The law is a cord of justice, but the Gospel is a throne of grace. Ready for any who are convinced that they need it. The law therefore has a saving purpose and it is to drive us to Christ. This is what Paul wrote in Galatians 2:19-21. "For through the law, I died to the law so that I might live for God." Do you understand the meaning of that? Through the law I died and realized the law is not going to save me. And so now what's he ready for? He's ready for a savior. Galatians 2:19-21, "Through the law I died to the law, so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life, I now live in the body, I live by faith in the son of God who love me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness could come by the law, Christ died for nothing." What do you need Jesus to die on the cross if you can earn your way to salvation through good works and law keeping. But you can't. And so he came. Martin Luther commenting on that passage said this, "Although the law kills, yet God uses this effect of the law to a good end. That is to bring life. For God seeing that this universal plague of the whole world, namely 'man's opinion' of his own righteousness. His hypocrisy. His confidence in his own holiness could not be beaten down by any other means. He would that it be slain by the law. God must therefore have a mighty hammer to break the rocks and a hot burning fire in the midst of heaven to overthrow the mountains. That is to say to destroy this furious and obstinate beast of human pride, that when a man by this bruising and breaking has brought to nothing. He should despair of his own strength, righteousness, and works. And exceedingly quake before God. Being thus thoroughly terrified should thirst after mercy and the forgiveness of sins." Does anybody preach the Gospel that way anymore? Paul does. We must be broken. We must be made to be spiritual beggars. We must see that we need a savior or else we will never be saved. And pride must be destroyed, and the Gospel does it. The laws on going work, therefore, is to make us spiritual beggars. Blessed are the spiritual beggars, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who continually mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied by grace, as a free gift, they will be satisfied. The law also reveals God's ongoing will, we'll talk more about this in the future. But William Secker put it this way, "The law by which God rules us is as dear to him as the Gospel by which he saves us." IV. God’s Law Fulfilled in Christ Ezekiel Hopkins said this, "We find the same rules for our actions, the same duties required, the same sins forbidden, in the Gospel as in the law." And so therefore, he sent Jesus Christ to live righteously under the law, to die under the law's penalty, to win for us a righteousness, he is the fulfillment of the law, the perfect fulfillment. Romans 10:4 "Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for all who believe." And so, he walked perfectly 33 years under the law's requirements, never broke one. Never jumped the fence once. Never failed to love God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. Never failed to love his neighbor as himself. And won a righteousness in which you will be robed on Judgment Day, if you trust in him. Oh, is that not sweet? And then he puts the spirit inside you, and compels you to walk in his ways. To keep the law, Romans 8:3 and 4 it says, "For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering," for us. That is to die on a cross. "And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit." The Spirit comes, and he moves you to obey the law. V. Application What is the application of this? Well first, just acknowledge who you are. Stop saying, "We see." Come to him like a spiritual beggar. Come to him broken. Even now as a Christian. We'll get to that in the second half of Romans 7. But even now, we wrestle and struggle, don't we? We still need grace day, after day, after day. Acknowledge that sin is there, a deep-seated resistance, an allergic reaction to the words of God. And to his authority and power. Say it's there, tell the truth. Delight in God's law, it is holy and righteous and good. Don't accuse the law because you can't keep it. Don't hurl the mirror, but look into it, look deeply into it, and find out who you are, and who God is. And flee to Christ. Flee for salvation, flee for sanctification. Flee to Christ day, after day, after day. Let the law keep you continually humble, knowing that you didn't save yourself. And then ask God to fulfill his law in you, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I. Dangerous Doctrine I would like to ask that you take your scriptures and open to Romans Chapter 6. We're going to continue in our study in Romans, and we come this morning to a whole new subsection of this incredible epistle. Romans is a letter from the Apostle Paul, in which he's explaining the Gospel of our salvation. I think we could divide the Gospel into two main sections that we've seen so far. Romans chapters 1-5 lay out very plainly and very clearly the doctrine of justification by faith alone, apart from works of the law. But as we come now to Romans chapters 6-8, we come to a new section in which the Apostle Paul seeks to describe how we are sanctified. He teaches how we are carried on in our Christian life, how we are made gradually, little by little, by the power of the Spirit to be like Jesus. We are to walk as He walked, to think as He thought, to feel as He felt, to be in this world as He was. And this is a tremendous work, because we struggle with sin so mightily. But the Gospel, the message in Romans Chapter 6 and the entire Gospel of Romans is sufficient for all of our needs. I titled the first section of this sermon Dangerous Doctrine, you know that doctrine is dangerous. It says that a preacher has to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. So sitting in front of me now are both afflicted and comfortable people. Now, I'm not sure which each of you is, you can apply that to yourself. Am I comfortable in sin? Am I ill at ease in my sinful life? And do I need to be afflicted out of that and convicted so that my life might be transformed? Or am I afflicted and harassed and do I need a message of comfort? And how can one mouth speaking into one microphone give both sufficient for all needs? But the Gospel message is able to do that. The Gospel message is sufficient for all of our needs. Summary of Romans The Power of the Gospel We have seen that Paul is unfolding the only message of salvation that there is in this world. He says in Romans 1:16, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." And so this Gospel message is sufficient to take you on an incredible journey. A journey from being dead in transgressions and sins, all the way to seeing Jesus face to face in His glory. Jesus prayed in John 17, He said, "I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, he glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." So all of you who are called by His name, who are justified by faith, you will most certainly see the glory of Jesus Christ. You will see Him face to face. And so this Gospel message is sufficient to take you from dead in transgressions and sins all the way to face to face glory with Jesus Christ. And what kind of message is that? But as we have looked at it we've seen unfolded our need for justification. You look in Roman 1 through 5, the first thing that Paul addresses is our need for justification. The Universality of Human Sin and Depravity and the Consequent Wrath of God In Romans 1:18 he says, "The wrath of God is being revealed from Heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness." And so we have a tendency to take the truth and suppress it, to push it down. We don't want to hear it. We don't want to know who we really are. It's somewhat like we're cancer patients and we go to the doctor and we want him to lie to us. We want him to tell us that we're fine, that we're well. But we are not well, and so we need to be cured. And so the Gospel message comes right straight at it and tells us that we are dead in transgressions and sins, that we're under the wrath of God, and that we must have a saving message. And so in Romans Chapter 1 he describes Gentile pagans as under the wrath of God and he says, that because they have turned away from the truth, they have exchanged the truth of God for a lie. He says at the end of Romans 1 that they are "filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful. They invent ways of doing evil, disobedient to their parents, senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless." Now, that describes a gentile apart from the grace of God. But then in Romans Chapter 2, he describes self-righteous moral people, even Jews who have received the law of God, but don't obey it. And so he says in Romans 2:13, "It is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who keep or obey the law who will be declared righteous." And no one does it, there's no one on the face of the earth that can perfectly keep the law of God. And so it is not only the pagans, the Gentiles, who are apart from God and who don't have the written word, and who sin against that light of knowledge and their conscience, just as they are under the wrath of God. But so are also the Jews or the moralists who seeks to live a righteous or upright life, but does not see the need for Jesus Christ are also under the wrath of God. And so in Romans Chapter 3, Paul takes it all and summarizes it, says that every single solitary person on the face of the earth, whether Jew or Gentile, all of us have sinned and lacked the glory of God, every last one of us. And he describes our situation in Romans 3:9 and following, he says, "What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all. We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin." Now, that is a very important phrase, under sin, under the dominion of sin. Sin is the emperor, sin is the ruler, sin is the king of that lost person, and sin will lead that lost person to death and to eternity, and judgement in hell. All of us, Jews and Gentiles alike, are under sin. As it is written, "There is no one righteous, no, not one. There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they've together become worthless. There is no one who does good, no, not one." And you say, "Surely, Paul, this is an extreme statement. This must be an exaggeration. I know that I do many good things, and I hope on the basis of these good things to stand before you, to stand before God and to give an account for myself on the basis of my good works. I know that I commit sins, but I'm sorry for my sins and I would like to present all of these many good works." How far will those good works get you on Judgement Day? Recently I was in a distant country and we went through the streets and there were people selling things. And they were looking to sell us many, many things. And some of them, they had made with their hands and some of them we bought. Actually, many of them we bought. But after a while, I was getting a little bit fatigued with buying things. My luggage was getting heavy and there wasn't any more room, and I was just done with buying things. And I came down one particularly run down street, and there was somebody there trying to sell these trinkets that they had made and I noted that they were of a relatively low quality and that they also were dirty. And furthermore, the mannerism of the salesman bothered me. He was very arrogant. He stood up and started forcing them into my face, "Take them. Take them." He couldn't speak a word of English but, "Take them." And it was just a sense of revulsion in me. There was nothing about those trinkets that interested me. And his whole manner put me off as well. And it was at that moment that I began to think that this is how it will be for the person trusting in good works on Judgement Day. They'll stand before God and say, "Here are my trinkets, take them in payment for all of my sins and let me into heaven, I demand." What will that person find on that day? God demands a broken and contrite spirit, a yearning heart, being a spiritual beggar, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, not this kind of confidence in works. But Paul already told us in Romans Chapter 3, "There is no one who does good." No, one not one, even our righteous acts are like filthy rags in His sight. So we have no foundation. We have no basis. We're under the wrath of God. The Gospel: Christ as Propitiation But then, right there, in the middle of Romans Chapter 3, comes a brilliant light. Those walking in darkness have seen a great light and those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned, and that light is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ and Him crucified, for it says right there in the middle of Romans Chapter 3, "But now righteousness from God has been made known apart from the law to which the law and the prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and lack the glory of God and are justified freely." That means as a free gift, "are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Him as a propitiation through faith in His blood." Now, what is a propitiation? It's a sacrifice that absorbs that wrath of God. Jesus got up on the cross and just, He absorbed our wrath for us. He took it into Himself like a lightning rod, He absorbed it. The wrath of God. And so we can stand free and clear of the wrath of God on Judgement Day. We will be free of it forever. Appropriating Redemption: Justification by Faith Alone And then in Romans Chapter 4, he gives us the example of Abraham. He'd already told us that justification, that is where the judge declares us not guilty of all of our sins. Oh, how valuable and precious is that? That the judge of all the earth should look at you on Judgement Day and declare you not guilty of all of your sins. What would you give in exchange for that? What would you trade of all your trinkets for that? Would you give the whole world that the judge would look at you on Judgement Day with the court seated and the books opened of all your records, everything you've ever done and said, all the things you haven't done and haven't said, all of it right there, and for the judge to declare you not guilty of all of your sins, what would you give? Well, you can't give anything. You must simply receive it as a gift, justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus whom God presented as a propitiation, one who absorbs the wrath of God. And so therefore it says in Romans 3:28, "We maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law." No good deeds could ever do this, but simply by receiving it by faith. And in Romans 4, he gives us the example of Abraham. We've talked about it before, but I want to burn it into your mind, that night, that starry night that God took Abraham out and said, "Look at the stars. I know, Abraham, that you don't have a child. I know you're 99 years old. I know your wife Sarah is 90 and she's barren. But look at the stars." And then He made him a promise, "So shall your offspring be." And Abraham heard that promise in words and believed it in his heart, and God saw his faith and declared him at that moment not guilty of all of his sins. That's all it is. You hear a promise, a promise from God. A promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. You hear it and you acknowledge that apart from that promise, you're lost. You have no good works. You have no hope, no standing, you're lost. If it weren't for Jesus, you'd be going to hell, no question about it. But there is Jesus. He has come. He has died on the cross. His blood is sufficient for you. It's enough. And you hear, and you believe and it's credited to you as righteousness. You're justified by faith. Oh, how beautiful. How joyous is that message of justification by faith alone apart from works of the law? The Results: Peace with God and Assurance of Salvation And so in Romans 5:1-11 we get this incredible string of verses giving us incredible assurance. One chain and then a link after another. Romans 5:1, "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Peace with God, God is at peace with you forever. And nothing can take that away. Justified by faith alone, declared not guilty and now you have peace. An access by faith, an introduction by faith into this grace in which you stand. Remember, we used to be under sin, and now we're standing in grace. We're in a whole new country, and that's going to be important for understanding Romans 6. You've been transferred into a whole new region, a whole new country. And he goes on through one chain after another, one link after another of assurance in Romans Chapter 5. We're assured in the middle of our sufferings and our trials, that even our trials produce a greater hope. And hope does not disappoint, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by that indwelling Holy Spirit that we have. And we have this act in history. Jesus Christ and Him crucified up on the cross, and no one can take Him off there. No one can say it didn't happen. No one can say the resurrection never occurred. It's an act in history. God demonstrated His love, and He demonstrates it now through the preaching of the word that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The Difficult Doctrine of Original Sin And then in the rest of Romans 5, we see a very difficult doctrine. But if we understand it, we see the assurance that we have. That every single person on the face of the earth, whether American, or French, or Canadian, or Latin American, or Chinese, it doesn't matter where they are from. Every single solitary person on the face of the earth is born naturally in Adam. And that we all are condemned in Adam, that when Adam stood at that tree of the knowledge of good and evil, we stood there with him. And when Adam sinned, we sinned with him. When Adam was condemned and judged by God, we were condemned and judged with him. And that explains how sin covers the earth. How it is that a child grows up out of innocence and as soon as they understand right from wrong, as soon as the law comes, they die. They understand right from wrong, and they sin. The Glorious Doctrine of Union with Christ And so we're born in Adam, but now, by justification, by faith alone, we are now born again in Christ. He's our covenant head now. He represented us at a different tree, the tree of Calvary. And Jesus Christ is our head. And so where we once were dominated and tyrannized by sin and death, so now we have the reign of life. It says in Romans Chapter 5:20-21, "Where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that just as sin reigned in death, that wicked tyrant sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord." II. The Question Posed: Shall We Keep On Sinning? And so now we come to this dangerous doctrine. Somebody is going to say, "Now, wait a minute. What you're saying to me is that no matter how much I sin, I'm going to heaven? Is that what you're saying to me?" Well, if you're justified by faith that's exactly what I'm saying. You cannot out-sin the grace of God. It is impossible for you to do so. Where sin abounds, where it's even a river, God has an ocean to cover the river. Where sin abounds, Amen. Where sin abounds, say it again, "Praise God." Where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more. Give Him your highest mountain of sin, and He'll cover it to a depth of 20 feet. That's the way it is. Well, that's kind of dangerous, that doctrine, isn't it? What is it making you think? "Well, then, let's have a sin party. We'll all come on Friday evening, and you all bring your favorite sins, and we'll have a sin party." Now, you all know what's your favorite sins are. They're all different, but they follow the same kind of pattern, lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, boastful pride of life. Whatever you want to bring, you bring, and we'll have a sin party on Friday evening. It'll probably be a first here, at First Baptist Church, but we're into new things from time to time. We'll have a sin party. Now that we have finally understood justification by faith alone apart from works and law, we can have a sin party. Is that the case? Well, that's what Paul's adversaries thought he was teaching. They said, "Your doctrine leads to lawlessness. Your doctrine leads to sin. Paul, if what you're saying is true, if the whole point is the glory of God's grace, if it's true that where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more, then by that same logic, God will get even more glory if we sin even more, right?" And so that's what he says. Now, listen. Read along in Romans 6:1-4, and we'll see how he answers this question. "What shall we say then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means, we died to sin. How can we live in it any longer, for don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death. We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." So we have this question, and it's interesting how Paul, as he unfolds his doctrine, he brings against the doctrine, the very question that you want to ask. He's going to do it again and again. He's going to do it later in Chapter 6. He's going to do it in Chapter 7. He's going to do it again in Chapter 9. He's going to bring questions against the doctrine, and then answer them. And so I think it is, when you're preaching the right Gospel, when you're preaching the Gospel of free grace, of justification by faith alone apart from works of law, you must answer this question. It will come up every time. "Well, then, let's sin all we want." It's amazing how this doctrine produces this question. And it's really a test of the doctrine that we're teaching to see if this question comes. Suppose Paul were teaching a works righteousness, suppose he were teaching that you need to walk the aisle, sign the card, be a part of a committee, come in to a church again, and again, be a deacon or whatever good works you want to do. And on the basis of that, you're going to stand before God on Judgement Day. Would he ever have to face this question? Well, Paul, I guess, based on all you're saying that we can sin lots and lots, and that wouldn't make any sense. If Paul were teaching a works righteousness, this question would never come up. But instead, Paul is teaching a grace righteousness, a righteousness given to us just as a free gift. And so he must answer this question that comes up. But the beauty of the Gospel is not only does it produce this question, it also answers this question. It refutes this whole mentality, so that we can understand it properly. And, I don't know if you heard, we are not going to have a bring-your-own-sin party on Friday. Don't misunderstand me; that was just rhetoric. We must not sin that grace may increase. And that's how Paul answers. This is the wickedness of the human heart. We take the grace of God and what do we do with it? We turn it around into a license for immorality. We turn it around so that we can sin as much as we want. Sin is always seeking an opportunity. Sin is a relentless force. Sin did not let you go lightly. Sin was overcome by a greater force. The strong man, when he's powerful, he binds up his possessions and keeps them in his power, but when someone more powerful than him overtakes him, the possessions are taken out of his house. That's what Jesus did to the devil. And he stole you from the devil's kingdom. He didn't let you go lightly, and he wants you back. And he's going to be calling out commands to you. Sin is going to be calling out like you're still under sin, but you're not under sin anymore, you're free. Jesus has set you free. You're a new person. But sin is still relentless; it's seeking an opportunity. There are even false teachers who will teach this. They'll say, "We are totally forgiven in Jesus Christ. So therefore, it doesn't matter how you live. It doesn't matter. You can't lose your salvation," that's true, "So therefore, you can live as you please." Jude Chapter 4 speaks of these false teachers, it says there are godless men who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and deny Jesus Christ, our only Sovereign and Lord. So these false teachers change the grace of God into a license. Here's a certificate, go sin as much as you want. And whenever conviction comes and bothers your heart, show the certificate, like an indulgence; "I've paid for this. I can sin as much as I want." Changing the grace of God into a license for immorality. But this isn't so distant from us, is it? Have you ever been tempted by the devil? Tempted to sin? And then along with the temptation comes this word, you can always confess it later, God will forgive. Has that ever happened to you? Or am I alone the one that's faced that? God will forgive. You've confessed that before and He forgave it that time. God is gracious, so go ahead. It's the voice of the devil. And it's the very same thing that Paul is dealing with us here. That evil philosopher, that French philosopher Voltaire said this of God. He said, "God will forgive, it's His trade." That's what He does, His métier. It's kind of His... Like somebody makes shoes, has got a little sign out with the shoes. You want to go buy some leather shoes, that's the shop you go to for the shoes. Or you want some furniture, there's a sign hanging outside that shop, and you know that you can buy a stool or a table there. The tradesman makes a good table there. Or maybe some ceramics; you can go over here and you see the sign hanging outside that shop, and you can go and buy some high quality ceramics there. But here's God's shop, and He's got grace hanging outside, and what He does, it's His trade, He forgives sin. So just go in there and get your sins forgiven and go on in your life. And when you need to come back, you come and buy some more forgiveness. That was Voltaire's attitude. WH Auden said this, "I like committing crimes. God likes forgiving them. Really, the world is admirably arranged." Shall we sin all the more so that grace may increase? And then there's that man, Grigori Rasputin, that famous depraved monk. Do you remember the story Anastasia? It was made popular by Disney recently. Well, Rasputin was a counselor to that final Romanov family, the last Tsars. And he was a deranged man, a debauched and sinful man, who had lived a debauched life. And then he stumbled across some doctrine, a branch of the Orthodox faith in Russia that taught that you must sin to expel sin. That the more you sin, the weaker sin gets in your life. Is that true? Absolutely not, but that's what he did and that's what he taught. Sin to expel sin. So he was a depraved and debauched man, and he died that way. But all of these are manifestations, and we can multiply it. It's taking the grace of God and turning it into a license for sin, giving yourself permission. III. The Answer Declared: Dead to Sin Well, what is Paul's answer? Look at Verse 2. He says, first of all, "May it never be." How can we sin? He says, "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may increase? May it never be." The first answer is one from the heart, it's one from the gut, really. It's a passionate answer. There's emotion involved in Paul's response, isn't there? He's almost angry about it. It just comes out passionately, "May it never be." One translation says, "God forbid." Now, the word God isn't in the Greek, but there's a sense of that urgency. God forbid that you think that way. Absolutely not. We will not think that way. If I can just stop and give you an application right here in the middle of this sermon. Not all the applications are at the end; sometimes, they're right in the middle. Do you have a passionate, almost heated response to temptation? You should. How does God feel about sin? When I used to work as an engineer, I had a little piece of paper up on my wall with a Scripture verse. It wasn't John 3:16 or Psalm 23. It was a little off the beaten path. It was Psalm 97:10. It says, "Let those who love the Lord hate evil." And so you'd see people looking and the wheels would be turning. They'd be thinking as they looked at that verse. It was so brief that it got in before they could do anything about it. And then they'd start thinking and they couldn't stop themselves, so they'd start thinking about it. And it was beautiful to see the look on their faces as they would mull on this. "Let those who love the Lord hate evil." Because God hates it. And so Paul has a passionate response. There's a sense of unthinkability to the sin. Is sin unthinkable in your life? Or is it just something you deal with, something you tolerate? In Habakkuk 1:13 it says of God, "Your eyes are too pure to look on evil, you cannot tolerate wrong." God will not tolerate it. Do we tolerate it? And so Paul has a passionate response, and then he makes a declaration, it's in question form, but it's really a declaration, "How shall we who died to sin live in it?" But NIV breaks it into a statement, and then a question, the statement being, "We died to sin, how can we live in it any longer?" So the key fact is, if you are a Christian, you died to sin, you're dead to sin, you have a new identity in Jesus Christ. The doctrine of sanctification is not that you must progressively die to sin, the doctrine of sanctification is you are dead to sin so live like it. And there is a world of difference between being dead in sin and being dead to sin. It's the difference between hell and heaven, being dead in sin is where you were, being dead to sin is what you are in Christ. You died to sin once and for all, the old man, the old person that you were in Adam is dead, and therefore, sin has no authority over you whatsoever. We're going to be talking about this in Romans 6. But this is the first foundational doctrine to sanctification. You are dead to sin, how can we live in it any longer? And then he says in verse 3-4, "Don't you know that all of us who are baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death. We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death." So he's saying that the moment that Jesus Christ died, if you're justified by faith, you died too. You know that African spiritual, "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" What is the answer? If you're a Christian, yeah, you were there. That was you nailed to the cross, you died with Jesus spiritually. You're united with Him in the same way that you were united with Adam when he sinned at the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Yes, you were there. Paul says it this way in Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ." I have been crucified with Christ, that was me on the cross. That's what I deserve, all of the beatings and the spitting and the scorning, and the nails, and the blood, the crown of thorns, all of it is what I deserve. And now by faith, I'm united with Jesus and His death has become my death. Yes, I was there. "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." Now, Paul is very eager that you understand this doctrine. As a matter of fact, it's not going to be for another 10 verses that he finally tells you to do anything. It's one of the things I've noticed, it's very interesting. You go through Romans Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, all that doctrine that I covered at the beginning of the message today, you go on into Chapter 6, the teaching of sanctification, it's not until you get to Verse 11 that Paul tells you to do anything. Up to that point, he's only been telling you what is, what is true about the wrath of God and about the Gospel being a power of salvation, and about Jesus being propitiation and about Abraham looking at the stars and about your assurance in Adam and Christ, all of this and he didn't tell you to do anything. IV. The Answer’s Foundation: Union with Christ He just told you what's true. And then in Chapter 6, he tells you 10 more verses of what's true before he finally gets in verse 11, go ahead and look at it. What's the first thing he tells you to do in verse 11? In 6:11, he tells you in the same way, "Count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Think of yourselves a certain way. And so therefore he's going to teach you to live based on your doctrine. In Verse 3, he says, "Don't you know, don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?" You were united with Him in baptism, united with Him at the cross, and also united with Him in His glorious resurrection. Now, at this moment, I want to stop and say a word about baptism. Next week, I'm going to preach a whole message on baptism, water baptism. I know that we're Baptists, that means we believe in believer baptism. And so Romans 6:1-4 will be one of our key doctrines to teach, believer baptism, but I actually don't believe that this is about water baptism. I think that the verses say too much for that. According to the baptism that happens here, we are, in this baptism, united with Jesus in His death, and in this baptism united with Him also in His resurrection. Does that happen at the water baptism? That's just an outward symbol of something that's already happened to you. Well, remember what John the Baptist said about water baptism, "I baptize with water, but after me will come one who's more powerful than I, His sandals, I'm not worthy to untie, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." And so that baptism, I believe, is in view here, that union with Jesus, by the power of the Spirit where you are united with Him in His death, and then you are raised to a whole new life. And so we go to Paul's question, "Shall we continue to live in sin so that grace may abound?" Absolutely not, because we have a new life in Jesus Christ. Christ died forever to sin and so, also, must we. Now, as I mentioned next week, we're going to talk more about water baptism. It's important to understand it, but you say, "Why are you doing that here?" Well, just because you think that these verses talk about water baptism, so it's a good time to stop and talk about water baptism. We'll do that next week. But I believe that instead this is talking about a deeper union, a union with us by the Holy Spirit, where we died with Jesus Christ, and we were raised to newness of life. V. The Answer Applied to You Now, how can we apply this to ourselves? Well, first I want to speak to the unbeliever. Now, what is an unbeliever? I believe an unbeliever is somebody that's never come to understand that their good works aren't going to save them. They've never come to understand what it means to worship by the spirit of God, to glory in Christ Jesus and to put no confidence in your natural abilities. That's what an unbeliever is, it's somebody who's never come to personal faith in Christ but rather is trusting in their own good works. To you may I say that you're still under sin. You're under the dominion of sin and none of the things that we're going to talk about over the next number of weeks in Romans 6 apply to you. You're still a slave to sin and you can't stop, you can change the flavor of sin from day to day, but you can't stop sinning. It's impossible, because sin is still your master. But if you come to personal faith in Jesus Christ, Jesus will free you forever from the power of sin and you'll be able to tell sin, "Absolutely not, you have no authority over me. I'm free forever from sin. I'm going to walk in newness of life because Jesus has raised me from the dead." So come to faith in Christ. That's all I can say to you if you're not a believer. You have only one thing to do, and that's come to the cross. Come to Jesus Christ. But if you are a Christian, I want to say five things to you. First, begin by understanding your total security in Christ. Realize as I've told you this question would never come up if you didn't understand salvation by grace alone. You cannot out-sin the grace of God. No matter how much you sin, God's grace is sufficient to cover all your sins. But I want to urge you if you have an attitude or a thought that I can sin all I want, it may be that you've never been justified by faith. Be concerned about that. Be concerned. If you can live in sin comfortably, if sin is your friend and you don't see any real problem with the sins in your life, be very afraid that you have never been justified and you're still in your sins. And so I urge you, secondly, to grow to hate sin more passionately than you do. Paul said, "May it never be." Can you say that with every temptation? John Bunyan put it this way, "Sin is the dare of God's justice. It is the rape of His mercy. It is the jeer of His patience. It is the slight of His power and the contempt of His love." Aren't you done with sin? Don't you want to be done forever with sin? Grow to hate sin more and more. It is a bitter, implacable foe. It will be pursuing you to the day you die. You must fight it and hate it with all of your heart. And thirdly, especially beware of Satan using grace to stimulate you to sin presumptuously, to say, "Because I'm a Christian, I'm okay. I can sin as much as I want." Beware of this. This is a lie from the devil. Thomas Adams put it this way, "Despair is assurance stark dead, presumption is assurance stark mad." It's assurance gone insane. To take assurance and turn it around is a license for sin, is a form of insanity. It's not what God meant to give you Romans 5 for. Romans 5 is meant to make you realize you're going to heaven so therefore fight sin the rest of your life. That's what Romans 5 is for. And number four, realize that the issue here is not a matter of perfection. We're going to be talking more about that in Romans 6. It's not a matter of you must be sinless and perfect the rest of your life, but rather that sin shall not have dominion over you. You're going to make excursions into the old place where you used to live, but you're going to hate every moment and there's a principle of turning inside you saying immediately, "I want to come back. I hate that place where I lived so long." William Gurnall put it this way, "A sheep may fall into a ditch, but it is the swine who wallows in it." So, you grow quickly to come out of it and say, "This isn't my home. I want to live under the grace of God." And then finally, take Paul's practical advice. I'm just going to read it, we'll unfold it more later, in Romans 11-14. Read along with me, if you would, in your text. It says in Romans 6:11, "In the same way count yourselves or think of yourselves as dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Verse 12, "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life and offer the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness, for sin shall not be your master because you are not under law, but under grace." Please close with me in prayer. Father, what can we say in response to these things? We thank you so much for the final word in verse 14, "Sin shall not be your master." And then in Vverse 2, "We died to sin." Oh, we praise you that we've been freed forever from that tyranny of sin and we thank you that we never have to sin again ever for the rest of our lives. Sin has no authority to compel us, but rather we're free forever. Everyone who sins, Jesus said, is a slave to sin, but if the Son makes you free you will be free indeed. Oh, Jesus, thank you for making us free indeed. Help us to walk in that freedom, in that newness of life. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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