Gaining Christ
By Brig Jones
Gaining Christ Apr 27, 2023
Our Citizenship is in Heaven
In Philippians 3:20, the Bible states, "Our citizenship is in Heaven." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this profound verse as well as the valuable application of it to those who trust in Christ. Included, for the listener's encouragement and protection, are some of the more popular false messages that mislead many from properly understanding and living faithfully to the truths of this verse. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-3:20, Job 1:21, Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, 14, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 10:20, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:33, Luke 24:46-49, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, John 15:5, 16, John 17:14, John 18:36, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 3:11-26, Acts 4:1-31, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:17-17, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 3:12, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 6:10-12, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:14-15, Philippians 3:18-21, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:22-29, 1 Timothy 6:7-10, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Titus 2:11-14, James 4:4, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 John 2:15, 17, 1 John 5:19
The Hidden Treasure of God
In Matthew 13:44, Jesus says, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” This episode explains what Jesus means by this intriguing statement by carefully answering these questions: 1) What is the Kingdom of Heaven? 2) How is the Kingdom of Heaven like a treasure? 3) How and why is the Kingdom hidden? 4) How is the Kingdom found? 5) How is the Kingdom owned- in other words, what does it mean that the man "joyfully sells all that he has and buys the field”? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-11, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 4:17-21, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:25-33, John 3:1-8, John 6:63 (incorrectly cited as John 6:33 in audio), John 10:27-30, John 12:24-26, John 15:8, 12-13, 16-17, John 18:36, Romans 1:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:6-14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 1:11-14, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:3-7, 1 John 4:7-11
Experiencing the Greatness of God's Power
How does a person experience the immeasurable greatness of God's power working in their life? This episode answers that question providing detail on the characteristics and behaviors that most yield God's power to abundantly work in and through an individual. Included are the activities that most inhibit a person from experiencing the power of God. Scripture referenced: Genesis 6:5-8:19, Genesis 22:1-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 3:1-17, Joshua 6:1-25, Joshua 10:12-14, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Psalm 16:1-2, 5-11, Psalm 23:1, 6, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 66:15-16, 22-24, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Ezekiel 36:22-26, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 13:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:44-49, John 14:12, John 15:5-16, John 17:1-19, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-47, Acts 4:23-31, Acts 16:11-34, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (incorrectly cited as 2 Cor. 2 in audio), Galatians 1:10, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:16-19, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 3:13-14, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 2:3, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, James 4:6, James 5:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:9-10
You are the Light of the World
While preaching to a large crowd of people, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." What does Jesus mean by this monumental statement? To whom specifically is this statement applied? What are those as lights actually expected to do? In this episode we answer these questions in order to encourage the listener in his or her faithfulness to God and most vital service to a needy world. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 5:20, Matthew 4:18-22, 23-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 10:2, Luke 24:46-49, John 1:1-13, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 8:31-36, John 12:46, John 14:12, John 15:5-8, 13, 16, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 17:24-27, Acts 26:12-18, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:1-6, Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, Colossians 1:13, Titus 2;11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, 14-19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 5:19
We are all Mephibosheths
One of the most beautiful stories recorded in the Bible is the story of King David's extreme grace to a crippled man named Mephibosheth. In this episode we review this heartwarming event and show how David's loving kindness to Mephibosheth is highly illustrative of Christ's loving kindness to sinners who receive His salvation. Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Samuel 18:1-16, 1 Samuel 20:13-17, 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Psalm 23:5-6, Ephesians 1:3-8, Ephesians 2:1-6, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 13:20, Revelation 19:9
What is Eternal Life?
A thorough description of the details, experience, and benefits of eternal life, including how the pinnacle privilege of eternal life and how a person receives the gift. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:6, Luke 18:18, John 3:3-8, John 3:16, John 5:21, John 5:24, John 6:37-40, John 6:63, John 10:27-28, John 11:25-26, John 17:1-3, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Titus 1:1-2, Titus 3:4-7, 1 John 5:11-13
The Gospel Explained
A clear explanation, from Romans chapter 3, of the Gospel of God; the good news of God’s gracious gift of righteousness, salvation, and eternal life to mankind. Specifically covered are: What is the gospel? What does God offer in the gospel? Why does every person desperately need the gospel? How does a person receive the merits of the gospel? Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 14:1-3, Psalm 32:1, Psalm 36:1, Psalm 53:1-3, Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 10-11, Isaiah 59:6-8, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:9-26, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 2:14
Christmas: God Delivers on His Promise
This episode highlights the eternal faithfulness of God who long ago promised to send the Christ and Savior into our needy world, and detailed in advance, through the prophets, the Messiah’s extraordinary identity, bloodline, and birth. And then, exactly as described, God delivered on His promise by giving His own Son, born in Bethlehem, Israel, 2021 years ago. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 49:8-10 (incorrectly cited as Gen. 48:8-10 in audio), 1 Chronicles 17:11-15, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5, 11, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Micah 5:2-5, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 24:4, 11, 14, 23-25, Matthew 28:18-19, Luke 1:26-35, Luke 2:1-14, Luke 24:44-49, John 8:56-59, John 10:9-31, John 11:25-26, John 14:6-9, Acts 1:1-9, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20-25, Romans 6:23, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-13, Hebrews 10:11-13, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 1:20, Revelation 5:5
Enter by the Narrow Gate
Jesus says, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” This episode deeply examines this most crucial statement, and the shocking details within, to encourage the listener in the truth of the gospel and protect him or her from the fatal lies of the devil, world, and false religion. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 118:19-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 53:5-6, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 4:17, 18-23, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-24, 25-33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:22-23, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 24:13, Matthew 24:45-51, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:46, Luke 9:21-25, Luke 13:1-5 (incorrectly cited as Luke 13:33 in audio), Luke 14:25-33, Luke 18:18-30, Luke 18:29-30, John 3:3-10, John 10:9, John 10:27-28, John 12:24-26, John 14:6, John 14:12, John 15:18-21, John 16:33, John 18:36, Acts 4:11-12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 3:20, 21-25, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 13:5 (incorrectly cited as 1 Cor. 13:5 in audio), Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:2-9, 1 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 2 Timothy 3:12, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:4-6, Hebrews 7:22-25, Hebrews 10:14 (incorrectly cited as Hebrews 10:24 in audio), 18, Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 20:11-15
Thanksgiving to God
This episode expresses some of the many reasons why God deserves our utmost gratitude, thanksgiving, and praise- not only on Thanksgiving Day or once a week at church, but through every day of our lives. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 4:25-26, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 16:7-11, Psalm 34:1-4, 15, 18, 19, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 103:1-2, 8-13, Psalm 136:1-9, Psalm 139:13-17, Psalm 147:1-11, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 6:25-34, John 14:6, 27, John 15:9-16, John 16:33, John 19:30, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Ephesians 1:3-9, Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:7-12, 14-21, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 1:11-14, 24-29, Colossians 2:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Peter 1:3-8, Revelation 4:8
Bible Big Words 8: Holy
A concise definition of the word ‘holy’ including explanation on how the word applies to God and all those whom God calls to Himself. Scripture Referenced: Leviticus 11:44-45, Psalm 16:10, Psalm 22:3, Psalm 47:8, Psalm 77:13, Psalm 89:5, Psalm 99:9, Psalm 105:42, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 45:5, Jeremiah 23:9, Luke 1:70-75, Luke 4:34, Luke 9:26, John 6:69, John 17:11, Acts 2:27, Acts 3:14, Acts 4:27-30, Romans 1:2, 4, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:1, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 14:10, Revelation 15:4, Revelation 21:2, 10
World at War
This episode examines the brutal devastation of war that persistently plagues our world while answering three important questions; 1) Why does war occur in our world? 2) Where is God is as our world rages in war? 3) How should we, the people in this world, respond to all of this war? Scripture referenced: Psalm 2:11-12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 46:1-10, Isaiah 45:5-7, Matthew 13:41-42, Matthew 24:1-13, John 8:30-36, John 10:10, John 14:1-6, 18-20, 27, John 15:9-19, John 16:2-4, 33, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 2:5-8, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 5:10 (incorrectly cited as Ephesians 5:10 in audio), 2 Corinthians 1:2-4, 8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-10, Ephesians 6:10-20, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Titus 3:3,4-7, Hebrews 10:32-36, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 3:8-18, 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 5:11-15, 19, Revelation 12:12, 17, Revelation 19:1-21, Revelation 20:10-15, Revelation 21:1-8
The Sovereignty of God
The Bible states, "God works all things according to the counsel of His will" (Ephesians 1:11). This episode examines this verse and many others like it to magnify the infinite scope of God's sovereignty and reveal how the knowledge of God's sovereignty yields tremendous encouragement, comfort, and peace to those who trust in it. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1 - 2:24, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 15:1-21, Exodus 3:1- 14:31, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, Job 1:1 - 2:10, Job 38:4, Job 42:2, Psalm 11:4, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 103:19, Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 147:4-5, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 40:22-26, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 25:8-12, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 8:28-32, Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 10:29, Matthew 11:25-27, Matthew 24:1-14, 27-31, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:44-49, John 3:1-8, John 5:21, 28, John 6:35-40, 44-45, 63, 65, John 9:1-7, John 10:25-30, John 11:1-4, 38-44, John 15:16, John 17:1-5, Acts 2:22-23, Acts 4:23-28, Acts 9:1-16, Acts 13:48, Acts 17:24-31, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:8-18, Romans 11:33-36, 1 Corinthians 15:35-56, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Philippians 1:29 (incorrectly cited as Phil. 1:23 in audio), Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:30-21, Colossians 1:15-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:1-2, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, Hebrews 1:1-3, 10-12, Hebrews 12:5-11, 1 Peter 1:3-7, 2 Peter 3:7, 10-13, James 1:2-4, Revelation 12:12, Revelation 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:10
Encouragement for the Christian
Why should the Christian be an extremely encouraged person? Answer: many reasons. This episode highlights twelve foundational gospel truths to deeply encourage the Christian in the love, favor, identity, treasure, and hope that you richly posses in Christ. Scripture Referenced: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 25:14, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:8-11, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 10:29, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:23, Luke 10:20, Luke 12:32, John 5:21, John 6:37-45, John 8:31-36, John 10:14-27, John 14:12, John 14:27, John 15:9-16, John 17:1-3, 13, 23-24, John 19:30, Acts 22:14, Romans 5:1-3, Romans 8:28-39, Romans 9:11-13, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 2:6-9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:7-20, Philippians 3:1, 7-15, 20-21, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 1:24, 26-27, Colossians 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 10:32-35, James 1:2-5, 12, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 5:13
How were People Saved who Lived Before Jesus?
If faith in Jesus and his sacrificial death is mankind's only way to salvation, many ask; 'How were people saved who lived before Jesus?' This episode answers this question and provides clear biblical evidence on how Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Rahab, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and other Old Testament people were saved hundreds to thousands of years prior to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:1-5, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:9-14, Genesis 22:18 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 21:18 in audio), Job 16:19, Job 19:25-27, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 40:6, Psalm 51:16, Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Isaiah 60:10, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 24:44-47, John 5:38-39, John 8:56-58, John 14:6, Acts 2:22-36, Acts 3:22-26, Acts 4:12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 3:1-26, Romans 4:1-25, Romans 5:18-21, Romans 11:33, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:6-29, Philippians 3:1-21, 1 Timothy 2:5 (incorrectly cited as 2 Timothy 2:5 in audio), Hebrews 3:12-19, Hebrews 4:1-7, Hebrews 7:11-28, Hebrews 8:1-7, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 11:1, 13-17, 24-26
No Second Chances
If God’s eternal judgment is coming upon our world, and the Lord Jesus Christ is mankind's only hope for salvation, the question is: Does there exist any secondary chance for forgiveness and eternal life for anyone who is never united to Christ in faith during their lifetime or dies with the guilt of some sin still on their record? This episode carefully answers this question and evaluates the most common doctrinal assertions that curiously claim the answer is yes. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1-3, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 Kings 18:17-30, Psalm 95:7-11, Isaiah 8:11-19, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:5, Jeremiah 7:18-20, 30-33, Jeremiah 19:4-5, Jeremiah 32:31-35, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 24:4-14, 35-44, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:20-23, Luke 1:15, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:43, John 3:3-10, John 5:28-29, John 8:24, John 10:7-9, 19-20, John 14:6, John 15:16, John 19:30, Acts 4:11-12, Acts 17:24-26, Acts 19:21-34, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:18, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:21-23, Philippians 3:1-11, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-7, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:11-18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:7-12, Revelation 6:15-17. Other sources referenced: Catholic Apocrypha; 2 Maccabees 12:39-46, Catechism of the Catholic Church; Article 12; Section 3; 1030-1032, catholicculture.org, catholic.com, catholiccompany.com, newadvent.org, Wikipedia.org
God's Warning to Mankind
A deep examination of God’s ultimate warning to mankind, namely, the inevitable judgment of God that is coming upon our world. Many are completely unaware of God’s coming judgment. Others ignore it, deny it, or push this truth aside in favor of more mind-soothing theories. In love, we strongly encourage this message as we biblically describe the shocking details of God’s impending judgment. Included are God’s explanations on 1) Why God’s judgment is coming, 2) How God's judgment is coming, 3) When God’s judgment is coming, 4) Upon whom God’s judgment is coming, and 5) What God has graciously provided as mankind’s only rescue from this eternally devastating event. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Genesis 6:5-7:24, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:5, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Isaiah 13:6-13 (incorrectly cited as Isaiah 9 in audio), Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 53:5, 10, Isaiah 66:15-16, Jeremiah 17:5, Daniel 12:2, Matthew 3:9-10, 16-17, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 13:41-42, 47-50, Matthew 17:1-5, Matthew 24:3-14, 27-31, 36-44, Matthew 25:24-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 13:1-5, Luke 18:18-30, John 5:21-29, John 10:10, John 14:6, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, Romans 9:6-8, 20, 27, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Ephesians 5:5-6, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:31 (incorrectly cited as Heb. 11:31 in audio), Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 6:14-17, Revelation 12:12, Revelation 16:15, Revelation 20:10 (incorrectly cited as Rev. 19:10 in audio), Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 22:20
Bible Big Words 7: Glorification
What is 'Glorification'? What happens to a person at glorification? What is the significance of glorification? When will glorification occur? This episode answers these questions and provides biblical detail on what a person will experience, look like, and do when the climactic day of glory comes. Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:6-8, Exodus 33:17- 20, Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 17:1-8, Matthew 25:31-34, Luke 4:28-30, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 24:13-45, John 6:18-21, John 17:1-5, 24, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 1:9-18
Bible Big Words 6: Atonement
A concise definition of ‘Atonement’ including illustrative detail of what specifically happens in atonement, what God has done to accomplish atonement, and how a person receives atonement. Scripture referenced: Exodus 19:1-8, Exodus 20:1-21, Leviticus 16:1-34, Leviticus 17:11, Isaiah 53:5-11, Romans 3:21-25, Hebrews 9:1-28, Hebrews 10:1-18
What is a Christian?
A clear biblical description of what is a Christian, including detail on what makes a person a Christian, what specifically a Christian does and why a they actually do it. Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:11, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 4:17, 18-22, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 28:19, Luke 5:33-35, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 14:26-33, John 3:3, John 8:32-36, John 12:24-26, John 13:38-39, John 14:1-6, John 15:5-8, 12-13, 16-17, John 17:6, 14, 24, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 11:26, Acts 20:24, Romans 5:10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 8:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (incorrectly cited as 1 Cor. 16 in audio), 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17, Galatians 5:19-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:6, 21, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:8-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 1:8-12, Hebrews 11;8-10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:1-4, 26-29, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:7-13, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 3:15-16
Holy Spirit Power on Pentecost
What is Pentecost? What spectacular event occurred on Pentecost? What is the infinite significance of Pentecost to you and me today? This episode answers these questions and provides a deep examination of the Jewish Festival of Harvest in 35 AD when Christ baptized his disciples with the Holy Spirit and overwhelmed them with new spiritual life, brand new hearts, steadfast faith, security for Heaven, gifts for ministry, and exceedingly abundant power. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Chronicles 17:2, 11-15, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 51:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Joel 2:28-31, Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 24:36-49, John 3:8, John 7:37-39, John 10:14-16, 27-28, John 14:1-9, John 14:12, John 14:23, John 15:5-8, John 16:7, 13-15, John 17:3, John 20:24-29, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-47, 2 Peter 1:21
Baptism: Defined & Explained
A clear definition and explanation of Baptism; including critical detail on the power of baptism, what actually happens to a person when they are baptized, and why it is crucial to understand the truth about baptism. Scripture Referenced: Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 28:18-19, Mark 10:38, Luke 3:7-9, 15-17, Luke 12:50, John 3:3-8, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 19:4, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 3:3-7
The Truth Will Set You Free
What is truth? What is the actual meaning of truth? What are the most devastating counterfeit truths in our world today? This episode answers these questions and further explains the origin and intent of counterfeit truths, the reasons for mankind's vulnerability to false truths, and the paramount value of knowing the truth. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:5-17, Genesis 3:1-8, Exodus 3:13-17, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Job 38:4, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:4-5, Psalm 147:4-5, Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 2:1-11, 12:13, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 48:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 7:13-14, 15-20, Matthew 7: 21-23, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 13:47-50, Luke 9:23-25, John 1:17, John 3:3-8, John 5:21, John 6:28-29, 44-45, 63, John 8:31-32, John 8:42-44, John 10:14-15, 27, John 14:6, John 15:13, 16, John 17:3, John 17:17, John 18:37-38, Acts 4:12, Acts 17:24-26 (incorrectly cited as Acts 17:14 in audio), 30-31, Acts 19:18-20, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 3:10-18, 20-24, Romans 9:11-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Philippians 3:8-10, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-5, 8-10, Ephesians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Titus 1:2 (incorrectly cited as Titus 1:9 in audio), 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 20:11-15
Christ our Passover Lamb
Why is Jesus called "our Passover Lamb” in the Bible? By examining the spectacular details of the first Passover that God graciously gave Israel in 1450 BC, this episode highlights the beautiful ways in which Christ Jesus parallels and yet far more surpasses the original as God's ultimate Passover Lamb. Scripture referenced: Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Exodus 14:1-31, Isaiah 9:6 (incorrectly cited as Isaiah 6 in audio), Isaiah 53:5-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 11:19, Luke 9:22, John 1:14, John 1:29, John 6:35, 51-58, John 8:12, John 10:7, 9, 14, John 13:34, John 14:5-6, 13-15, John 19:32-33, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 1 Peter 1:18-20, Titus 1:1-2
Gaining Christ: God's Purpose for His People
What is God’s primary purpose for His people? What is God's primary purpose for you? This episode carefully answers these two important questions biblically explaining how and why ‘gaining Christ’ is God’s principal purpose for His people. Scripture referenced: Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:2, 4, 11, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-3, Jeremiah 4:22, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:33, John 10:14-15, John 17:3, Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:28-30, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:21, 29, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:3-21, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 (incorrectly cited as 2 Cor. 2 in audio), James 1:2-4
Supremacy of Christ
A deep examination of the infinitely impressive identity, power, work, position, supremacy, and rank of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:1-13, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 147:4-5, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:1-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 28:18, Luke 1:30-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 5:21, John 5:39-40, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 11:35, John 10:14-18, John 14:6, 9, John 19:30, John 17:1-5, Acts 17:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1-4, 8-12, Hebrews 2:10-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 22:12-13
Bible Big Words 5: Reconciliation
What is reconciliation with God? Why does every person need reconciliation with God? How does a person become reconciled to God? This episode answers these questions and details how God, in His loving grace, reconciles even the most unworthy of people to Himself. Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 3:10-19, Romans 5:1, 6-11, Romans 8:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:13-22, Colossians 1:19-22
Bible Big Words 4: Redemption
A concise explanation of Redemption; including clear detail on what specifically every person needs redemption from, as well as how a person actually is redeemed. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 6:1-13, Exodus 14:1-31, John 8:32-36, Romans 3:23-25, Romans 5:18-19, Romans 6:5-7, 14-18, Romans 7:7-11, Romans 8:1-8, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 3:3-9, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 2:23, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 1:18
The Grace of God (Part 8): How Do I Know if I am Chosen by God?
An often asked question when people realize the truth of God's sovereign grace is: "How do I know if I am chosen by God?" Or, as some will express, "How do I know for certain that I have received God's eternal grace and I am truly saved?" Using various Bible passages that speak directly into this subject, this episode outlines the clear evidence shown when God's eternal grace has taken hold in a person's life. Scripture referenced: Psalm 5:7, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 7:21, John 3:3-10, John 12:23-25, John 13:35, John 15:8, 16, Romans 8:14-16, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, 17, Philippians 1:25, Philippians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, James 1:2-4, James 2:14-26, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 5:13
The Grace of God (Part 7): Top 10 Questions about Grace
A careful interaction with the 10 most common questions asked about God's grace in order to further examine the validity of the doctrine. Some specific questions answered are: Why evangelize if it is God's grace that causes people to believe? What about John 3:16? How do predestination and free work together? Is there grace for people who never hear the gospel? Why doesn't God give grace to everyone? How do I know if I am chosen? Scripture Referenced: Numbers 21:4-9, 1 Kings 17:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 24:14, Luke 1:15, 44, Luke 4:16-30, John 3:3, John 3:14-16, John 5:21, John 6:44-45, 60-70, John 10:27, John 12:37-40, Acts 13:48, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:8-24, Romans 10:12-17, Romans 11:33-36, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 3:1-9
Bible Big Words 3: Incarnation
A detailed explanation of the mystery, cause, and purpose of the incarnation of God. Incarnation is a word not actually scripted in the Bible, but is commonly used to describe the most radical and significant event in all of Scripture; the conception and birth of God the Son into human flesh. Scripture Reference: Psalm 8:1-8, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-10, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 6:38, John 8:58, John 10:11-16, John 14:9, John 17:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:6-8, Colossians 1:15-17, 19, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, 10, Hebrews 2:5-15, 1 Peter 3:18, 22
The Grace of God (Part 6): the Eternal Covenant
A thorough examination of the deepest and most profound layer of God’s grace; the Eternal Covenant. Before time began, God the Father and God the Son promised and secured every detail of the gracious plan of eternal life. Explained also is the often-shocking truth of what motivated God to give His eternal grace to anyone at all. Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 11:25-28, Matthew 20:28, Luke 10:20, Luke 15:1-10, John 3:3-10, John 5:21, John 6:35-40, 44, 63, 65, John 10:14-16, 24-30, John 15:9, 13, 16, John 17:1-2, 6, 9, 23-24, Acts 2:23, Acts 4:27-28, Acts 9:1-19, Acts 13:48, Acts 16:14, Romans 1:6-7, 16-17, Romans 8:29-30, 38-39, Romans 9:8-16, Romans 11:33, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 1:4-10, 11-12, 13-14, Ephesians 3:4-6, 18-19, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 3:8-9, Philippians 4:3, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:19, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 12:23, 1 Peter 1:12, 19-20, 1 John 2:19, Revelation 20:12-15, Revelation 21:26-27
Bible Big Words 2: Justification
What is 'Justification'? How is a person justified? What must we do to receive justification? This episode answers these questions, and furthermore explains why justification makes a person perfectly righteous in the eyes and judgment of God. Suggested Scripture: Genesis 15:6, Job 15:14, Isaiah 53:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:10-12, 20-28, Romans 4:1-6, Romans 5:1, 14-19, Romans 8:1-4, 30, 33, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:6-11, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 10:11-14, James 2:10
Bible Big Words 1: Sanctification
Bible Big Words is a new episode series that provides concise definitions of important biblical words to encourage the listener in the truth of God. In this first episode, we explain the meaning and significance of “sanctification,” including detail on how a person actually gets sanctified.
The Grace of God (Part 5): Election & Predestination Explained
What are Election and Predestination? What do these controversial words actually mean? What role do they play in a person’s eternal life? This episode very carefully answers these important questions, clearly explaining how God, in His sovereign grace, foreknew, elected, chose, and predestined all who receive His salvation. Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 15:1-16, Exodus 11:1-10, Exodus 12:1-27, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 3:8, Psalm 50:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 24:22, 24, 31, John 5:21, John 15:16, Acts 2:22-23, Acts 4:27-28, Acts 13:48, Romans 8:28-30, 33, Romans 9:11-21, Romans 11:33, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 1:4-6, Ephesians 2:4-5, Colossians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:1-2
The Grace of God (Part 4): Objections to Grace Evaluated
A thorough review of the most common objections to the doctrine of God's grace with clear Scriptural refutations against each objection. Included is careful analysis of several Bible verses to further prove that eternal life, and every step required for an individual to have it, is 100% a gift of God's sovereign grace. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 12:3, Psalm 50:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 1:5, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 11:25-28, Matthew 13:10-11, John 3:3-8, John 6:35, 40, 44-45, 63, John 10:27-30, John 11:43-44, John 12:39-40, Romans 9:8-18, John 8:12, 34, John 14:12, Acts 2:31, Acts 9:1-16, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 10:9-13, Romans 11:33-36, Galatians 1:15, Galatians 3:8, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 2:1-5, Philippians 3:12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, Titus 2:11-14, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 3:3:1-10, 1 John 4:10, Revelation 7:9
The Grace of God (Part 3): Benefits of Understanding Grace
A clear explanation of the tremendous benefits experienced when a person understands the grace of God. Specifically covered are the beautiful psychological, emotional, and behavioral byproducts that flow from a believer in Christ when he or she comprehends the full scope of God’s sovereign grace. Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 23:6, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:8-11, Matthew 6:25-33, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 12:32, John 3:1-10, John 6:37-45, 63, 65-70, John 10:27-30, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 20:18-27, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Titus 2:11-14
The Grace of God (Part 2): Role of Grace in a Person's Salvation
What is the role of God’s grace in a person’s salvation? More specifically, what is the role of God’s grace in a person’s spiritual rebirth, repentance from sin, faith in Christ, and receipt of eternal life? This episode answers these important questions providing clear biblical detail into the actual responsibility and influence of God’s grace through the salvational process. Scripture referenced: Genesis 3:15, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 51:5, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 7:21, John 3:1-10, John 6:41-45, 60-66, John 10:27-28, John 11:38-44, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, 22-39, Acts 7:54-8:3, Acts 9:1-22, Acts 11:1-18, Acts 16:11-15, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 5:10, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:1-8, Romans 9:14-16, 18, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Philippians 1:29, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:32 Timothy 2:24-25, Titus 3:3-7
The Grace of God (Part 1): Definition & Characteristics of Grace
The first episode in a five part series on the Grace of God. In this podcast we answer the extremely important question: what is the grace of God? Provided is a thorough definition of grace as well as biblical detail on the beautiful and profound characteristics of God's grace. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 4:1, Psalm 23:6, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:10-11, Jeremiah 1:5, John 5:21, John 6:35-40, John 10:14-16, 26-30, John 11:38-44, John 17:2-3, Acts 2:30-31, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:15-16, Galatians 3:8, Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9, Titus 1:2, Titus 3:3-7, 1 Peter 1:20, 2 Peter 3:18
Eternally Secured in Christ
Can a believer in Christ ever lose or forfeit his or her salvation? Can a person who once trusted in Christ later deny Christ, walk away from Christ, or sabotage their eternal life? Or rather, is it impossible for saved person to walk away from Christ and lose their salvation? With God's Word as the authority, this episode carefully answers these important questions to encourage the listener in the knowledge of God and the truth of God's grace. Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 13:44, Luke 10:27, John 6:35-40, John 10:14-30, John 15:5-9, 16, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:29-30, 31-39, Ephesians 1:5-6, 13-14, Ephesians 2:4-9, Ephesians 4:30, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Colossians 1:12-14, Titus 1:1-2, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 1:10, 1 John 2:19, 1 John 5:10-13
The Glorified Body
What is the greatest hope for the believer in Christ? According to the Bible, it is the Day of the Lord when believers in Christ receive our glorified bodies. Using biblical evidence, this episode carefully describes the glorification process, including when and why our glorification occurs. Emphasized are the encouraging details of what our glorified bodies will actually be like when this climactic day of splendor comes. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 17:1-13, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 24:27-31, Luke 9:28-36, John 7:37-39, John 17:5, 24, John 21:4-14, Romans 8:30, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 15:35-53, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 John 3:2, 1 Peter 1:12-13, Revelation 1:7, 12-17
Declaration of Freedom
A careful explanation of how Christ Jesus sets people free from the enslaving power of sin. On July 4, 1776, Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the people of the United States free from the controlling power of Great Britain. 1,744 years prior, Jesus spoke the 'Declaration of Freedom' (John 8:31-36), declaring his followers free from the controlling power of sin, death, Satan, and condemnation. This episode examines Jesus' Declaration of Freedom and explains how and why sin enslaves all people, how Jesus actually sets sinners free, who specifically receives such freedom, and the beautiful benefits of the freedom in Christ. Scripture referenced: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31-36, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:1, 7-8, Ephesians 2:1-3, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3
What Happens to a Person When They Die?
A biblical explanation of what happens to a person immediately after they die. Carefully answered are: Where does a person go when they die? What is experienced? What happens to the body? What happens to the soul? Do people go to Heaven or Paradise or Hades or Hell or Purgatory or probation or do we just fade away? What will happen to those secured in Christ before they die? What will happen to those who are not? Included are some of the faulty theories on the subject that enslave and destroy the lives of many. Scripture referenced: Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:42-43, Acts 4:12, Acts 7:59-60, Philippians 1:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15, 1 Peter 3:19, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 6:9-11, Revelation 20:11-15
The Monumental Blessings of Christ's Ascension into Heaven
A detailed explanation of the monumental significance of Christ’s ascension into Heaven. Emphasized are the primary blessings of Jesus’ ascension to encourage the believer in his or her position, power, security, and future glory in Christ. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 2:6-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 28:18, Luke 1:32-33, Luke 9:28-32, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:46-49, John 3:3-8, John 7:37-39, John 14:2-3, John 14:12, John 16:7,13, John 17:1-5, 24, John 18:33-36, Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-41, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 20, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:5-6, Philippians 2:6-11, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 1:15-17, 27, Colossians 3:4, Hebrews 1:2, Hebrews 8:6-13, 1 Peter 3:22
Significance of Christ's Resurrection from the Dead
Why did Jesus Christ rise from the dead? How did Jesus Christ rise from the dead? What is the significance of Christ’s resurrection from the dead? What are the benefits of Christ’s resurrection from the dead? We carefully answer these important questions and provide further detail on what actually happened to Jesus the moment he died and during his burial in the grave and through his resurrection to life and exit from the tomb. Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:8-11, Isaiah 53:5-11, Matthew 23:33, Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-15, Luke 9:22, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:39-46, John 10:14-18, John 11:35, John 19:30, Acts 2:24-31, Romans 1:4, Romans 6:5-11, 23, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20, 55-58, Philippians 1:23, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 20:10-15
Who Killed Jesus & Why
The crucifixion of Christ Jesus is the most brutal, undeserved, horrific, wicked, influential, and loving act in the history of mankind. The question for many is; who is actually responsible for killing Jesus? And, why was this responsible party so motivated to put Jesus to death? This episode answers these significant questions in order to yield the listener a richer understanding of truth and gratitude towards God. Scripture referenced: Psalm 22:1, Isaiah 53:4-10, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:49, 53, Matthew 27:46, Luke 9:22, Luke 18:31-33, Luke 22:22, Luke 23:35, John 3:16, John 6:38, John 10:14-18, John 14:6, John 15:13, John 19:10-11, 30, Acts 2:23, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 3:22-26, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 1:3-11, Philippians 2:5-8, Titus 1:2, Revelation 13:8
How Jesus Makes a Person Completely Righteous with God
Detailed explanation of everything Christ Jesus has accomplished to make a person completely righteous with God. Specifically covered is; a) what is required for a person to be righteous with God, b) what Jesus has done, including what actually happened to Jesus as he hung on the cross, that satisfies the requirements of a person's righteousness with God, and c) how a person receives the accomplishments of Christ in order to become completely righteous with God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 34:6-7, Leviticus 16:15-22, Job 25:4, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-11, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 23:5-6, John 1:1-2, 14, John 19:30, Romans 3:10-20, 21-25, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:11-18, 1 Peter 3:18
Evolution or God's Creation (part 4): Why Wisdom Rejects Evolution
A helpful explanation of how wisdom responds to the Theory of Evolution. Included is a) why the majority of humanity believes in Evolution, b) confessions by leading evolutionists on what presses them to teach the theory that they admit is scientifically invalid, c) what is wisdom, and why wisdom rejects Evolution, and d) the extreme benefits of turning from evolution to God and embracing God's truth. Some sources referenced: ‘Creation & Evolution' (2014), by Jay Seegert (CECwisc.com); 'Billions and Billions of Demons,' by Dr. Richard Lewontin, New York Review of Books (1997); Revolution Against Evolution (https://www.rae.org/essay-links/quotes/); 'Thoughts on Evolution: From Scientists to Intellectuals,' by Sean Pittman, https://www.detectingdesign.com/quotesfromscientists.html. Some Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Psalm 19:1, Proverbs 1:9, Proverbs 2:2-6, Romans 1:18-22, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Colossians 2:8, Hebrews 11:1-3, James 1:5, 2 Peter 3:17-18
Evolution or God's Creation (part 3): Top 10 Problems with Evolution
A careful review of the top ten problems with the Theory of Evolution. Included are scientific, biological, and geological evidences that confirm the theory's extreme lack of credibility. This episode is not intended to offend or disrespect anyone personally, but rather to encourage the listener and strengthen his or her trust in the true origin of life, the supernatural power of God. Some sources referenced: 'On the Origin of Species' (1859), by Charles Darwin; ‘Creation & Evolution' (2014), by Jay Seegert (CECwisc.com); Answers in Genesis (answersingenesis.org); 'Creation, Original Sin, Separation, Redemption' (2020), by Russ Miller (creationministries.org); Daniel Biddle (genesisapologetics.com); wikipedia.org
Evolution or God's Creation (part 2): Theory of Evolution Described
A detailed description of the naturalistic Theory of Evolution in order to strengthen the listener's belief and confidence in the actual source of life, the creation power of God. Included is a chronological step by step account of the theory's assertion on how biological life began on our planet to how this initial life form randomly evolved into every living organism, plant, insect, animal, and human being in our world today.