Episode 234: I pull a classic out of the LFTP vault where I explain Ash Wednesday. Though the date and place may have changed, the information is still accurate. What is this holy day all about? Tune in as I breakdown the history of Ash Wednesday and why it matters to you.
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Marks of a True Christian, part 1
Episode 233: The word “Christian” is used only three (3) times in the New Testament. What can we learn about the fundamental make-up of Christians from this scant evidence? Much! Tune in as I walk us through these texts and what they mean for us as Christians.
Question of the Day: How do I become a Christian?
The Continued Increase and Acceptability of Homosexuality
Episode 232: So yesterday a federal judge struck down a ban on gay marriage and Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoed a Senate Bill (1062) which would enable business to refuse service to gay couples. According to recent surveys, homosexuality marriage now has a majority of Americans who find it acceptable. What are Christians to make of this and what are we to do? Tune in as I discuss these current developments.
Camels & the Reliability of Scripture
Episode 231: So a couple of researchers believe they have found an error in the Bible. They say that the Israelites did not have domesticated camels and yet there are camels all over Genesis. Is it true? Is there an error in your Bible? Tune in as I demonstrate once again that “every word of God proves true.”
Question of the Day: Does God exist?
Engage
Episode 230: As we continue through 2014, New Year resolutions are falling by the wayside and perhaps some goals are going unmet. Allow God to give you a pep talk of sorts as He reminds from His Word that we are His masterpiece and consequently have a work and walk to get busy getting after. Tune in as I explain we are made in Christ to engage!
Predestination
Episode 229: The doctrines of predestination and election literally give me headaches thinking about. Join me as I explore the various views and the development of this doctrine in history with some illustrations along the way to hopefully clarify.
Holiness
Episode 228: What does it mean for God to be holy? What are the practical implications of God’s holiness upon us? Tune in as I examine the deep concept of the holiness of God and the holiness of God’s people.
godless
Episode 227: With the rise of secularism and more and more people indicating “non-” or “none” for their religious choice, it just seems that America is becoming godless. What is a Christian to do with the rise of godlessness? Tune in as I share the latest research data of the most godless cities and most religious states and what it means for Christians.
Question of the Day: Is Hell Real?
Napkin Notes
Episode 226: Garth Callaghan has cancer and is given only an 8% chance to live. Everyday he packs a napkin with a note written on it in his daughters lunch and has ensured that she will have one for the rest of her academic career (through High School) even if he passes away. What can this simple act of love from a terminal father teach us? Tune in as I make some connections for us.
Question of the Day: Is the word “hell” or the phrase “burn in hell” in the Bible?
How to Study the Bible
Episode 225: In light of the dangerous “ways” progressive christians interpret the Bible I thought it would be helpful to lay down some good, solid rules for how to interpret the Bible or rules of hermeneutics. You will hear ten (10) basic rules for properly interpreting the Word of God.
Question of the Day: Does the Bible teach infant baptism? I am a Lutheran and was baptized as an infant.
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