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!
Tag Archives: Christianity
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.
Hermeneutics & Progressive Christians
Episode 224: Is the current progressive Christian movement with its progressive theology really that great? One writer offers 16 rules (read: ways) progressive Christians use to understand the Bible. Tune as and find out it does not take me long to catch a glaring problem with not just these rules, but progressive theology and Christianity as a whole.
Question of the Day: Is Jesus really the only way to God?
Upon the Rock #6 – Upon the Rock
Episode 223: Here is the final installment of the Upon the Rock Bible study series put together by brother Phil Sanders. What is God’s ideal for the church in regards to organization and worship? We’ll examine a series of Scriptures in order to get a better idea of how to worship God in Christ. Below is the downloadable worksheet.
Upon the Rock #5 – Building a Relationship with God
Episode 222: I believe most people want a relationship with God. So what is the foundation of that relationship? Tune in as I walk us through lesson 5 of the Upon the Rock Bible study series. Downloadable worksheet below.
Upon the Rock #4 – The Body of Christ
Episode 221: Join in as I walk through the fourth lesson of the Upon the Rock bible study series. In this installment, we learn about the church: what is it, whose is it, and what does God think of all the different ones? Tune in as we get the answers from the Bible. Below is the downloadable worksheet.
Question of the Day: Can you discuss the falling away/apostasy?