Adorned Podcast
By Erin & Kacie
Adorned PodcastApr 23, 2020
Ep. 140 - Adorned Podcast Finale
Episode 140 of the Adorned Podcast is a bittersweet one as we announce the end of this season in our lives. On our final episode we discuss what led to this decision and reflect on all that The Lord has done in the past 3 1/2 years through this podcast and Adorned Ministries.
We are so thankful for each one of you and we pray that your desire to know God and His Word continues to grow deeper every day!
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 139 - Shepherding God's People - 1 Peter 5:1-14
On episode 139 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 5:14. In this last part of his letter, Peter is instructing leaders of the church in what it looks like to live faithfully for Christ. He ends by doing exactly what he has done throughout the whole letter. He is reminding the believer who they are and what they are called to. We pray that as you have studied 1 Peter alongside us your love for God and His Word has grown even deeper. Thank you for joining us in this journey!
Quotes:
“The roles of men and women are not earned. They are not deserved. They are assigned.” -Elisabeth Elliot
“Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you.” -Augustine
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 138 - Suffering - 1 Peter 4:12-19
On episode 138 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 4:12-19. Peter is continuing to encourage the church in what it looks like to live a holy life and in this section he is speaking specifically to times of suffering. He is reminding us that because of the brokenness of the world there will be suffering, but as believers we will never have to walk through those seasons alone!
Quotes:
“Keep on rejoicing because your suffering as a Christian is an evidence of your union with Christ.” -John Piper
“God hasn’t promised that His children won’t go into the valley of the shadow of death. He promised that we will never go alone.” -R.C. Sproul
“Believers pass through the testing fire of God’s judgment — not because he hates us, but because he loves us and wills our purity. God hates sin so much and loves his children so much that he will spare us no pain to rid us of what he hates.” John Piper
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 137 - Love as Christ Loves - 1 Peter 3:8-4:11
On episode 137 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 3:8-4:11. In this section of his letter, Peter is helping us answer the question “how do I live faithfully for Jesus Christ in a time like this?” Even though he was addressing the early church, what a great question for us to ask today! We would love for you to join us as we continue to study this encouraging, convicting, and timely book together.
Quotes:
“Peter isn’t telling us that we do these things to earn points for heaven or that if we do these things we will earn heaven, but he’s saying you are chosen, called, powered by the spirit; you are born again by living hope, purifying yourself by obedience to the truth. Because all of that is true, here are the essential characteristics that will flow from lives like that. This difference is vitally important, because if we don’t get that, it will call us into despair because we cannot do this on our own.” -Alistair Begg
“The context in which Peter writes these things is to encourage us that our suffering is used by God as a testimony for righteousness and is accompanied by the Holy Spirit to bring about the Spirit’s purposes of redemption, in the same manner by which our Lord, who was raised by the Spirit, went and preached and saw so much fruit.” - R.C. Sproul
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 136 - Wives and Husbands - 1 Peter 3:1-7
On episode 136 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 3:1-7. Peter is continuing to explain what it looks like to live a holy life, and in this specific section he is focusing on submission in marriage. Does submission mean that a wife can’t have or express an opinion? What does Peter mean when he calls women the “weaker vessel?” Join us as we break down some of these tough passages and try to understand the heart of what Peter is saying.
Quotes:
“Submission is the divine calling of a wife to honor and affirm her husband’s leadership and help carry it through according to her gifts. It’s the disposition to follow a husband’s authority and an inclination to yield to his leadership.” -John Piper
A Beautiful Design Sermon Series by Matt Chandler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 135 - Submission to Human Authority - 1 Peter 2:11-25
On episode 135 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 2:11-25. Peter is continuing to explain what it looks like to live a holy life, and in this specific section he is focusing on submission to human authority. We know that this is a difficult and sometimes sensitive topic, but we try to break it down with grace while remembering that Peter’s main goal is to point us to Jesus!
Quotes:
“To be fully free, we must have the desire, the ability, and the opportunity to do what will make us happy forever. No regrets. And only Jesus, the Son of God who died and rose for us, can make that possible.” -John Piper
“Our motivation rests in this: submission to authority is the strongest apologetic against the view that Christians are never up to any good.” -David Helm
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 134 - People of a Good God - 1 Peter 2:1-10
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Ep. 133 - Called to be Holy - 1 Peter 1:13-25
On episode 133 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 1:13-25. In this section of his letter Peter is addressing the fact that, in light of the good news of the gospel, believers are called to live a holy life. What does that look like and is it even possible? Join us as we continue to study God’s Word together!
Quotes:
“The heart cannot love what the mind does not know.” -Jen Wilkin
“If you want to judge how well a person understands christianity find out how much he makes of the thought of being God's child and having God as his father.” -J.I. Packer
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 132 - Born Again to a Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-12
On episode 132 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss 1 Peter 1:3-12. What does Peter mean when he says we have a living hope and how does that help us rejoice through trials? God in his infinite kindness continues to offer us mercy and grace, day after day. What a gift! We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of 1 Peter together!
Quotes:
“God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.” -John Piper
“He [Jesus] shares with the Father the fullness of deity and sovereignty, and it is the Father himself who is pleased to bestow the title Kyrios (Lord) upon His only begotten Son.” -R.C. Sproul
“Then came the morning that sealed the promise, your buried body began to breathe. Out of the silence, the roaring lion declared the grave has no claim on me. Jesus, yours is the victory!” -”Living Hope” by Phil Wickham
“The sacred dance of grief and joy” -Angie Smith
“If you ask, ‘Why is this happening?’ no light may come, but if you ask, ‘How am I to glorify God now?’ there will always be an answer.” -J.I. Packer
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 131 - Who is Peter and Why Did He Write this Letter? - 1 Peter 1:1-2
On episode 131 of the Adorned Podcast we jump into the book of 1 Peter by looking at the context and the author. We then zoom in on verses one and two of the first chapter. It might not be a lot of text, but there is so much rich doctrine packed into this first sentence. Election, foreknowledge, and sanctification are just a few of the topics Peter is addressing. We would love for you to tune in as we study God’s Word together!
Quotes:
“The central exhortation of this entire epistle can be summed up as “trust and obey,” especially in the face of suffering.” - Reformation Study Bible
“The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” -Tim Keller
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.” -Tim Keller
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 130 - Studying The Word and Understanding The Gospel
On episode 130 of the Adorned Podcast we announce our fall series… 1 Peter! Before we jump into this letter in the coming weeks, we want to spend some time discussing what the Gospel is and why it’s the best news you’ll ever hear. We wrap up this episode by walking through the steps of inductive study. If you’re tuning in this season, we are so glad you’re here and are looking forward to what God is going to teach us through the book of 1 Peter!
Quotes:
“God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them.” -John Piper
“The Gospel didn’t just save you, it also keeps you.” -Jackie Hill Perry
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 129 - The Story of Scripture - Recap
The story of Scripture is God’s story of redemption through His enduring faithfulness. It is our sovereign, creator God, revealing who He is through the continual pursuit of His people. On episode 129 of the Adorned Podcast, we discuss some of our biggest takeaways from this series as well as some “aha” moments and challenges throughout our study. We pray that this series has been a reminder that God’s story is a good story. It is the best story!
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 128 - God Makes All Things New - Revelation
On episode 128 of the Adorned Podcast, we discuss how God makes all things new and the book of Revelation. The Bible concludes with a vision God gives to John about the second coming of Jesus and the new creation. God shows John many things about what is going to happen in the future. He shows him that there is coming judgement for those who do not follow Jesus and coming new creation for those who do. He urges believers to stay strong. And ultimately he reminds all of us that death will be defeated once and for all and that in this new creation there will be no more sadness, no more sorrow, and no more sin. Until then we are left in the already and the not yet but longing for God’s promise of making all things new. This is a good story. This is God’s story.
Quotes:
“The plain things are the main things and the main things are the plain things.” -Allister Begg
““John's primary concern is not the how and the when, but the Who and the why.” -Matt Chandler
“God will triumph.” -The Drama of Scripture
“The New Testament ends where the Old Testament ended looking forward waiting for the final fulfillment of the promises of God. Jesus reassures his people “yes I am coming soon” and if we understand of the wonder of what is in store for us we will reply just like the end of revelation “amen, come Lord Jesus.”” -Vaughn Roberts
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 127 - God Shows Us The Way - Acts and The Epistles
On episode 127 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss how God shows us the way through Acts and the Epistles. The book of Acts begins with the ascension of Jesus. He tells the people that “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Just as Jesus had promised, the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost. More and more people begin to put their faith in The Lord and this is the beginning of the church! Saul aka Paul, a persecutor of Christians is converted when he encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus. Paul falls in love with Jesus and spends his life spreading the good news of the Gospel. During his multiple missionary journeys, Paul plants churches and writes the letters (or epistles) that now comprise a big portion of the New Testament. In his letters Paul is instructing the Church on basic doctrine, reminding them of the Gospel, and what it looks like to live for Christ. The New Testament also consists of other epistles such as those written by Jesus’s disciples, Peter, James, and John.
Quotes:
“[The ascension is] The time when God the Father restored to His Son the glory that had been His from the foundation of the world.” - R.C. Sproul
“In some Bibles, the book of Acts is referred to as “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.” From the Day of Pentecost forward, the central character of Acts was not the apostles (those who had been with Jesus and had been specifically commissioned for ministry were called “apostles”), but the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit went from Pentecost manifesting His power and person in ways no one had ever seen before.” -R.C. Sproul
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 126 - God Dwells with His People - The Gospels
On episode 126 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss when God comes to dwell with his people through His son, Jesus. After 400 long years of silence and waiting, we pick up in the Gospels with the arrival of the Messiah. Born of a virgin, in the most humble way. Everything the Old Testament was building towards is finally here. As a tiny baby God enters into his creation to dwell with his people again. He comes to seek and save the lost and to redeem His people. He does this by living a perfect life, dying in our place, paying the debt of our sins so that we can be reconciled back to our holy and righteous Creator. This is the pinnacle of the story, because remember, this is God’s redemptive story and this is how God redeems us.
Quotes:
“Jesus has two complete natures: one fully human and one fully divine. What the doctrine of the hypostatic union teaches is that these two natures are united in one person in the God-man. Jesus is not two persons. He is one person. The hypostatic union is the joining of the divine and the human in the one person of Jesus.” -David Matthis
“The two natures of christ are so united as to be without mixture, confusion, separation, or division, each nature retaining its own attributes.” -R.C. Sproul
“What God in Christ has done through the cross is to rescue us, disclose himself, and overcome evil.” -John Stott
“it is at the cross that God delivers the deathblow to human sin and rebellion and accomplishes the salvation of the world.” -The Drama of Scripture
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 125 - God Cares About the Heart of His People - Wisdom Literature with Courtney Reissig
On episode 125 of the Adorned Podcast our friend and special guest, Courtney Reissig joins in our conversation on the story of scripture to discuss the Wisdom Literature. In the middle of the Old Testament are the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. These books, written by people such as David and Solomon have been labeled as “wisdom literature” and are included in the story of scripture to remind us that God not only cares about our minds and our actions, but our hearts as well. They help us understand that the people in God’s story are very similar to us in the way they feel and express their emotions while going through the ups and downs of life. Wisdom literature gives us language to use in times of joy, sorrow, weariness, thanksgiving, and more. These books, much like the rest of Scripture, help us to reflect on the faithfulness of God in the past, present, and future!
Be sure to check out Courtney’s book on the Psalms, Teach Me To Feel.
Quotes:
“Unlike the narrative parts of the Bible, the Psalms speak into a static time in Israel’s history. The narrative of God‘s work among his people is not advanced in the psalms. Instead we get a behind the scenes look at the mental processes and emotions of real people in that story” -Courtney Reissig
“The Psalms help us see that real humans lived through these narratives.” -Courtney Reissig
“The Psalms help us engage with God with both our hearts and our minds.” - Courntey Reissig
“Jesus is the perfect embodiment of Wisdom.” - Courtney Reissig
Teach Me To Feel by Courtney Reissig
Conversations on the Psalms with Courtney Reissig
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 124 - God Proclaims a True and Everlasting King is Coming - Kings and Prophets
On episode 124 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the kings and prophets and how God proclaims that a true and everlasting king is coming. The book of Ruth ends with showing us the next 3 generations: Obed, Jesse and David, but we pick up in 1 Samuel with Eli who trains up Samuel as a judge. As Samuel ages, the Israelites demand a king so they can be like “all the nations.” God tells Samuel to give them a king, but to warn them. God shows Samuel that Saul is to be the first king. Even though he was chosen by God, Saul is not a faithful leader. He becomes proud and disobedient, therefore God rejects him as king. When God chooses David, the son of Jesse to be the next king God reminds his people that it’s not outward appearance, but the heart that matters to Him. David trusts the Lord and defeats Goliath, but Saul is envious of David and tries to kill him (this is when many of the psalms are written). God makes a covenant with David and he is a good king, but also often chooses his own ways and sins. His son Solomon, is also a good king and even builds the temple, but he also chooses his own ways. These kings show us that we need a true and better king. During the reign of these as well as future kings, God sends prophets such as Isaiah and Jeremiah to remind the people to turn from their sin and trust that a true and better king is coming. God is faithful and will keep his promises!
Quotes:
“The Bible, despite being written by multiple authors and addressing various subjects, is one grand story whose central message is about what our triune Creator-covenant God planned in eternity, executed in time, to glorify himself by the redemption of his people, the judgment of sin, and making all things new in Christ Jesus.” -Stephen Wellum
“The Davidic covenant thus identifies more precisely the promised “seed” who will mediate international blessing: he will be a royal descendant of Abraham through David.” -Paul R. Williamson
“God is reminding them that He is going to provide the true and better King.”
“God invites us in to be a part of His story. I’m not the main character. I’m not supposed to be the main character, but I am invited in.”
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 123 - God Continues to be Faithful Even When His People Are Not - Judges and Ruth
On episode 123 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the Books of Judges and Ruth; how God is faithful even when His people are not. After Joshua’s death, the people of Israel turn from The Lord and begin to worship idols. During this time God raises up judges to govern over the land and to deliver Israel from its enemies. Some of these judges, such as Deborah and Gideon are great leaders, while others are not. During this time, there is a cycle of God blessing his people, the prosperity of God’s people, the rebellion of God’s people, God’s wrath against his people, the repentance of God’s people, God offering his people forgiveness, and God blessing his people once again. The book of Ruth zooms in on one specific family living during the time of the judges, Naomi and her daughter in law, Ruth. When Boaz agrees to marry Ruth and redeem her family, the author (through the empowering of the Holy Spirit) is pointing us to our true redeemer, Jesus Christ!
Quotes:
“Judges tells a story of spiral down into rebellion and disaster at every level in the nation of Israel” -Craig Bartholomew
“Throughout history, God has promised blessings and cursings, prosperity and calamity. The consistent thing, however, is that either way, God is glorified. Whether the people choose to obey or foolishly fall into sin, His holiness remains perfectly intact. His sovereignty is never threatened. Either way, God wins… although for His people, it is always less painful for Him to be glorified because they are obedient.” -What’s in The Bible
“God is saying “there are always glimpses of my grace.””
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 122 - God Calls a Nation - Exodus and The Law
On episode 122 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss when God calls a nation. After almost 400 years in Egypt and terrible slavery, Moses is born! Because of a horrible decree he was supposed to be killed, but God’s sovereignty is a beautiful thing. He is placed in a basket in the Nile River and the princess finds him. When Moses grows up, God calls him to be the one to lead the Exodus of God’s people out of slavery and to the promised land. Moses doesn’t think he can do it, but God sends plagues and leads his people out of Egypt and across the Red Sea… on dry land. After the exodus, God gives Moses the law and 10 commandments which point to the gospel by showing our need for a savior and that we are saved by grace not works! God’s people (Israel) flip back and forth between choosing to trust God and choosing their own ways. Ultimately they have to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. During this time, God continues to provide for them. Moses raises up a leader named Joshua. Joshua leads God’s people at the battle of Jericho.
Quotes:
“Exodus is the history of redemption of God’s people for himself.” J.A. Medders
“God was continuing his great redemption story, he used a slave mother and her infant son. God keeps his promises to Israel and to you.” Jani Ortlund
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 121 - God Calls a Family - The Patriarchs
On episode 121 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss when a shift happens in the story of Scripture and we zoom in on one man and his family. Abram. When God calls Abram to leave his home to go to a land that he would show him... he does! God makes a covenant with Abraham and he is obedient a lot but there are also times when he chooses his own ways instead of God’s. We see this when Abraham has a son named Ishmael with his wife’s servant, Hagar. Later, God graciously gives him and his wife, Sarah a son named Isaac. God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. He is obedient, but God ultimately provides a ram for the sacrifice in Isaac’s place. Isaac marries Rebekah and they have twins named Jacob and Esau. Jacob means deceiver and he lives up to his name. One night, Jacob wrestles with God and his name is changed to Israel. Jacob has 12 sons (which are the 12 tribes of Israel), his favorite of which is Joseph. After Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery, he has a lot of ups and downs in his life, but God gives him the gift of interpreting dreams and pharaoh makes him second in command over Egypt. Joseph’s brothers come to him asking for food because of famine in the land (they don’t know it’s Joseph) and he forgives them and takes care of them. The Israelites lived in Egypt and became slaves to the Egyptians.
Quotes:
In reference to the Abrahamic covenant...“It is a promise in which God obligates himself to his people. Entering into creation through an oath to his people.” -J.T. English
“No matter what you’re facing, no matter how hard it is, God is using it for your good.”
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 120 - God's People Rebel - The Fall
On episode 120 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss when God’s people rebel. Satan, in the form of a serpent, twists God’s words and makes Eve doubt God’s goodness. Eve sees the fruit, desires it, and eats it. She chooses her own way instead of God’s way. (This is going to be a theme we see throughout this story) Adam then joins in this sin with Eve.Adam and Eve choose to rival God instead of choosing to be his representatives. Once they sin we immediately see the faithfulness, mercy, and holiness of God. God meets them in their shame and provides the covering for their shame (mercy and faithfulness), but they then have to leave the garden (holiness). God puts a curse on the serpent and we see the first glimpse of the gospel when God says “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Adam and Eve have children and the pattern of sin continues. Adam and Eve’s son, Cain kills his brother Abel. People continue to sin more and more until God is so heartbroken (Is that fair?) That he floods the earth, sparing Noah, his family and a ton of animals. Even after the flood, sin continues to wreak havoc and people continue to choose their ways instead of God’s. They decide to try and make a name for themselves by building the tower of Babel.
Quotes:
“With one bite they traded the freedom of enjoying what is good for slavery to what is evil.” -Nancy Guthrie
“The fruit of one tree brought death but the fruit of another gives life.” -Nancy Guthrie
“Isn’t it fascinating to see how different languages are a result of our sin, and yet God takes even the effects of our sin and transforms them into something that will give Him praise? At the end of time, God is not going to obliterate all languages. Now He sees the diversity of languages as part of the beauty of His creation. Every tongue, tribe, and nation will praise God. The different languages won’t go away. They’ll all be in service to praising King Jesus. It’s amazing to consider how God will transform even the effects of our sin and somehow put them in service to praising King Jesus!” -Trevin Wax
“This is not the end. Jesus is coming to redeem all of this.”
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 119 - God's Story Begins - Creation
On episode 119 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss how God’s story begins even before creation. God existed in trinity, God the father, God the son, and God the Holy Spirit. In perfect glory, love, and community. Out of an overflow of this love and glory the triune God creates the world and everything in it and says it is good. God creates ex nihilo, meaning out of nothing. The pinnacle of creation is mankind. God first forms Adam from the dust and breathes life into him. He says it is not good for man to be alone so he creates Eve, a helper for man, out of Adam’s rib. God creates mankind (both Adam and Eve) in the imago dei, meaning in his image. God gives Adam and Eve the job of being his representatives and tells them to “be fruitful and multiply and have dominion over the earth.” There is harmony, community, and love as God dwells with His people in the garden. He provides more than Adam and Eve could ever need and only forbids them from eating the fruit from one tree.
Quotes:
“Creation was out of the overflow of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit’s gladness and contentment.” -Matt Chandler
“Are we worshiping the Creator or the creation.”
“God doesn’t change. He didn’t need them. He doesn’t need anything.”
“God desires to dwell with His people.”
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 118 - The Story of Scripture - Introduction
Over the next 12 weeks we are going to dive into the story of Scripture. On episode 118 of the Adorned Podcast we introduce this series. What is the Bible and why do we believe it? Why is it important to understand the story of Scripture as a whole? How will this series differ from the ones we have done in the past? We hope you will tune in and are so excited to learn more about God’s story of redemption with all of you. Be sure to print off the free listening guide here!
Quotes:
“The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies and claimed that their writings were divine rather than human in origin.” -Voddie Baucham
The Story of Scripture Resource List
The Story of Scripture Listening Guide
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
TEASER: Spring 2021 on the Adorned Podcast
We're back! Listen to this short clip to hear a teaser for the spring series of the Adorned Podcast starting on March 4, 2021!
Ep. 117 - Advent - Go Tell It On The Mountain
On episode 117 of the Adorned Podcast we continue this year’s Advent series. Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. This week we are focusing on the rich and beautiful history and lyrics of Go Tell It On The Mountain.
Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 84 (re-air) - Advent - Restoration
For Advent in 2019 we walked through the metanarrative of scripture; creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We decided to re-air this series this year to go long with our new Biblical Theology Advent Cards! These cards were created to guide families through the story of scripture focusing on God the Son and His role from creation all the way to restoration.
We don’t often think of the end times when we are celebrating Christmas, but the return of Jesus and the restoration of all creation is an important part of the work of Christ. On episode 84 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss how looking to what the Bible tells us is in store for the future helps us more deeply celebrate the birth of Christ. What a glorious day it will be when Jesus returns!
Quotes:
“As His first advent secured our redemption, so His second advent is the blessed hope of the church for the full consummation of His Kingdom” -RC Sproul
“Glorification is the final step in the application of redemption. It will happen when Christ returns and raises from the dead bodies of all believers for all time who have died, and reunites them with their souls, and changes the bodies of all believers who remain alive, thereby giving all believers at the same time perfect resurrection bodies like his own.” -Systematic Theology
“Believers will enter unto the full enjoyment of life in the presence of God forever.” -Systematic Theology
“Yes, Jesus was born as a little baby and He came to die on the cross, but that’s not where this story ends. The story ends with full restoration of everything."
Resources:
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 116 - Advent - Joy to the World
On episode 116 of the Adorned Podcast we continue this year’s Advent series. Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. This week we are focusing on the rich and beautiful history and lyrics of Joy to the World.
Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 83 (re-air) - Advent - Redemption
For Advent in 2019 we walked through the metanarrative of scripture; creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We decided to re-air this series this year to go long with our new Biblical Theology Advent Cards! These cards were created to guide families through the story of scripture focusing on God the Son and His role from creation all the way to restoration.
There are three cards for each week of advent. Each card will prompt you to read a main truth, open your Bible to read that day's passage(s), pray, and discuss or complete an activity. On the back of each card is part of a puzzle which, by Christmas, will create a beautiful reminder of the reason for the season. You can download them for free at the link in our bio!
On episode 83 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the part of the metanarrative of scripture that we tend to focus on the most at Christmas, redemption. Why was it necessary for the Son of God to wrap himself in flesh in order to fully redeem us? How does meditating on the redeeming work of Christ change the way we view the holiday season? We would love for you to join us as we continue to prepare our hearts and minds as we draw nearer to Christmas Day.
Quotes:
“We are still living with the effects of the fall, but those of us that are in Christ have His imputed righteousness.”
“We can move away from the darkness because Jesus is the light of the world!”
“Redemption is the reason that Jesus had to be born as a baby, so it is the whole reason we celebrate Christmas.”
“The more familiar I am with the whole story of scripture, the better I know God, and the deeper my love for him is.”
“Everything we do at Christmas should flow from the fact that Jesus coming as a baby is the gift.”
“Lord, help me to do everything out of the overflow from the fact that I have received the ultimate gift from you.”
Resources:
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 115 - Advent - O Holy Night
On episode 115 of the Adorned Podcast we continue this year’s Advent series. Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. This week we are focusing on the rich and beautiful history and lyrics of O Holy Night. Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs Biblical Theology Advent Cards *The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 82 (re-air) - Advent - Fall
For Advent in 2019 we walked through the metanarrative of scripture; creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We decided to re-air this series this year to go long with our new Biblical Theology Advent Cards! These cards were created to guide families through the story of scripture focusing on God the Son and His role from creation all the way to restoration.
There are three cards for each week of advent. Each card will prompt you to read a main truth, open your Bible to read that day's passage(s), pray, and discuss or complete an activity. On the back of each card is part of a puzzle which, by Christmas, will create a beautiful reminder of the reason for the season. You can download them for free at the link below.
Sin might be the last thing we want to think about at Christmastime, but the fall of man is the whole reason Jesus had to come to earth and be born as a human. On episode 82 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss how understanding our depravity and our need for a savior makes the gift of Christmas that much sweeter!
Quotes:
“If I chose to live in the truth that God really is sovereign and really is in control, how much stress would that take away?”
“Immediately after the fall happens, God is there giving hope and truth and pointing them to Jesus.”
“Original sin refers to the result of the first sin, the corruption of the human race. Original sin refers to the fallen condition in which we are born” - R.C. Sproul
“We have to first accept the fact that the fall happened so we can see the beauty of redemption.”
“If we don’t understand the fall we won’t understand the Bible or the gospel. Because if we don’t understand the problem we can’t understand the solution.” Don Carson
Resources:
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 114 - Advent - Silent Night
On episode 114 of the Adorned Podcast we continue this year’s Advent series. Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. This week we are focusing on the rich and beautiful history and lyrics of Silent Night.
Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 81 (re-air) - Advent - Creation
For Advent in 2019 we walked through the metanarrative of scripture; creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We decided to re-air this series this year to go long with our new Biblical Theology Advent Cards! We created these cards to guide families through the story of scripture focusing on God the Son and His role from creation all the way to restoration.
There are three cards for each week of advent. Each card will prompt you to read a main truth, open your Bible to read that day's passage(s), pray, and discuss or complete an activity. On the back of each card is part of a puzzle which, by Christmas, will create a beautiful reminder of the reason for the season.
On episode 81 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss creation. The Son did not just suddenly appear at His incarnation, but has always been. We see this through the trinitarian language used way back in Genesis! We would love for you to listen in as we discuss what this means for us during the Christmas season.
Quotes:
“The Bible provides us with the basic story that we need in order to understand our world and to live in it as God’s people” -The Drama of Scripture
“Heresy is destructive, not just for your mind, but for your life.” -J.T. English
“Christmas is not God's second plan. Before he created the world, God determined to save sinners through the blood of his own Son. The grand narrative of the Bible points to this essential truth -- God determined to bring glory to himself through the salvation of a people redeemed and purchased by his own Son, the Christ. Bethlehem and Calvary were essential parts of God's plan from the beginning, before the cosmos was brought into being as the Son obeyed the will of the Father in creation.” -Al Mohler
Resources:
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton
The Drama of Scripture by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen
Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt
Where does the Story of Christmas Begin? By Al Mohler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 113 - Advent - Oh Come All Ye Faithful
On episode 113 of the Adorned Podcast we kick off our 2020 Advent series! Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. The first song up is “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and we would love for you to join us as we take a closer look at it’s deeply meaningful lyrics!
Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs
Biblical Theology Advent Cards
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 112 - Patience and Prayer as You Wait for The Lord - James 5:7-20
On episode 112 of the Adorned Podcast, we wrap up our study of the book of James by discussing chapter 5 verses 7-20. In this passage, James is reminding us of the importance of patience, prayer, and community. God has used this study to challenge and encourage our hearts over the past 11 weeks and we pray that He has done the same for you!
Quotes:
“We, being finite and not infinite, see the world with our faces up against the glass. God, being eternal, sees how all the jagged pieces fit together into something beautiful.” -Augustine
“The truth is not that prayer is magic, but the truth is that prayer is effective.” -R.C Sproul
“Prayer is not just a duty. It's a delight and a gift for the people of God to commune with their adopting, loving, merciful Father.” -Matt Chandler
Resources:
The Eternality and Aseity of God by John Frame
Suffering/Comfort by Matt Chandler
Faithful/Faithless by Matt Chandler
The Prayer of Faith by R.C. Sproul
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 111 - Submitted to God and Warnings about Money - James 4:11-5:6
On episode 111 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:11-5:6. In this passage James goes into more detail about what it looks like to live humbly. He reminds us that we should not speak poorly of others, that God is sovereign over all, and that our hope does not lie in the temporary things of this world. We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!
Quotes:
“Unless we purposely live with a view to the next world we cannot make much of our present existence.” -Spurgeon Study Bible
“Earthly goods deceive the human heart into believing that they give it security and freedom from worry. But in truth, they are what cause anxiety.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“The temporal will never fill up the eternal.” -Matt Chandler
Resources:
Arrogance/Humility by Matt Chandler
Oppressor/Laborer by Matt Chandler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 110 - Pride and Humility - James 4:1-10
On episode 110 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:1-10. We continue to see the theme of Jesus as the Lord of our lives, not just our savior. Are we worshiping the creation or the Creator? What does James mean when he says we shouldn’t be friends with the world? How can we turn our pride into humility? This passage brings up so many hard, but good questions and we would love for you to join our conversation!
Quotes:
“The better question is not what should I do, but who should I be?” -Jen Wilkin
“The job of the church is not to bring the world into the church but to bring the church into the world.” Tony Evans
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” -Augustine
Resources:
Grace to the Humble by R.C. Sproul
The Will of God - Jen Wilkin on The Journeywomen Podcast
The Jealousy of God by Kirk Wellum
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 109 - Two Kinds of Wisdom - James 3:13-18
On episode 109 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the two kinds of wisdom that James addresses in the second part of chapter three. What is the difference between earthly wisdom and Godly wisdom? Should we strive to be peacekeepers or peacemakers? We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!
Quotes:
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer
“Wisdom is effectively applying truth to everyday circumstances.” -Tony Evans
“Whenever you believe how you feel over what God says, you raise man and his emotions above God and his revelation, and that means it’s human wisdom, not divine wisdom.” -Tony Evans
“We can look at the character of Christ and He will show us what it means to be gentle.” -Erin Kellogg
“If Jesus was a peacekeeper there would be no crucifiction.” -Jen Wilkin
“We’re not just keeping peace, we’re making peace and finding a way for them to be reconciled to each other and work out their differences in a way that honors God and honors each other.” -Jen Wilkin
Resources:
The Evil of Peacekeeping by Kelley Carpenter
Genuine Faith and Godly Wisdom by Jen Wilkin
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 108 - Taming the Tongue - James 3:1-12
On episode 108 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 3:1-12. In this passage James is reminding us that the tongue is so very powerful. The words we speak can bring life or they can bring destruction. We pray that you find this conversation encouraging as we are all striving to live and love more like Jesus everyday!
Quotes:
“We get to choose whether we use our tongue for death and destruction or for life.” -Kacie Hunt
“It [the tongue] carries the breath of our souls to the life you live.” -Sinclair Ferguson
“The one who controls his tongue is the one whose mind and heart are controlled by the Word of God.” -R.C. Sproul
Resources:
Guarding the Tongue by Sinclair Ferguson
The Mighty Tongue by RC Sproul
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 107 - Faith and Works - James 2:14-26
On episode 107 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss faith and works as addressed James 2:14-26. This specific passage can be confusing and is sometimes misinterpreted. Is James saying that it is our works that save us? Is he contradicting what Paul says in other parts of scripture? Join us as we dive into these questions and more!
Quotes:
“It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.” -John Calvin
“A tree has been planted out into the ground. Now the source of life to that tree is at the root, whether it has apples on it or not; the apples would not give it life, but the whole of the life of the tree will come from its root. But if that tree stands in the orchard, and when the springtime comes there is no bud, and when the summer comes there is no leafing, and no fruit-bearing, but the next year, and the next, it stands there without bud or blossom, or leaf or fruit, you would say it is dead, and you are correct; it is dead. It is not that the leaves could have made it live, but that the absence of the leaves is a proof that it is dead. So, too, is it with the professor (of the faith). If he has life, that life must give fruits; if not fruits, works; if his faith has a root, but if there be no works, then it would be correct to depend upon the inference that he is spiritually dead.” -Charles Spurgeon
“True faith accepts Christ as both Savior and Lord.” R.C. Sproul
“If he had true faith it would be impossible that he would be barren of good works because true faith always and everywhere immediately begins to manifest itself in obedience.” -R.C. Sproul
“The works that faith creates is a love for God that leads to a love for others that isn’t perfectly executed, but present.” - Matt Chandler
Resources:
Faith and Works Part One by R.C. Sproul
Faith and Works Part Two by R.C. Sproul
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 106 - The Sin of Partiality - James 2:1-13
On episode 106 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the sin of partially that is addressed in James 2:1-13. Why is partiality incompatible with the Gospel? How can we practically fight against the temptation of this sin? We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!
Quotes:
“Divine grace is so radical that it reaches down and turns around our very desires. Our eyes are opened. Christ becomes beautiful. We come to him. And anyone - “whoever” - is welcome.” -Dane Ortlund
“Our problem isn’t necessarily hate or fear, but it’s apathy or discomfort.” -Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast
“Loving others by considering their needs first combats the sin of favoritism.” -note from the Reformation Study Bible
Resources:
No Partiality by Sinclair Ferguson
God Is The Gospel by John Piper
Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 105 - Be Doers of The Word, Not Hearers Only - James 1:19-27
On episode 105 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 1:19-27. What does James mean when he says “let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger?” How do we distinguish righteous anger from sinful anger? This letter continues to both challenge and encourage our hearts and we pray that it is doing the same for you!
Quotes:
“Anger is energy aroused in defense of something good and released against something evil.” Tim Keller
“Nonviolence is aggressive toward injustice, not persons” Martin Luther King Jr.
“Speak with love, serve the poor, and have whole-hearted devotion to God”. -The Bible Project
Resources:
Forgiving and Forgiven by Tim Keller
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 104 - Temptation - James 1:13-18
On episode 104 of the Adorned podcast we discuss James 1:13-18. James is reminding us that in order to resist temptation we must remember who God is . When times get tough do we fall into sin or do we turn our eyes to our Savior?
Quotes:
“Remembering who God is is ultimately going to be what saves us in a time of temptation.” -Erin Kellogg
“We are never alone. We don’t have to walk through these hard things by ourselves and we don’t do it by our own strength. It’s by the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able to get through them, we just have to turn to Him.” -Kacie Hunt
Resources:
Does God Ever Tempt Me To Sin? By John Piper
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 103 - A New Perspective on Trials - James 1:2-12
On Episode 103 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss what James meant when he said to “count it all joy” even in the midst of trials. Nobody wants to face hard times, but as believers that is often when we experience the most growth!
Quotes:
“‘Count it all joy’ is a call to understand suffering from the vantage point of confidence in God’s sovereignty. What follows requires careful thinking from a theological perspective.” - Reformation Study Bible Note
“Faith is as vital to salvation as the heart is to the body. By faith God is greatly glorified and by faith Satan is greatly annoyed” -Charles Spurgeon
“I strive for the Scriptures to determine what matters to me in every season. As far as I can see it boils down to loving God and loving my neighbor. If something in my life is pulling me away from loving God and loving my neighbor that prompts me to prayerfully reevaluate, seek the wisdom of the Word, welcome the counsel of older wisdom, and potentially change my ways or walk in repentance.” -Hunter Beless
Resources:
Seeking Wisdom by Sinclair Ferguson
Trials/Temptations by Matt Chandler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 102 - Intro to James - James 1:1
We kick off episode 102 of the Adorned Podcast by introducing a new segment called “Glimpse of Grace” where we discuss how God has shown His grace in our lives over the past week. Next, we dive into our new series as we give some context for the book of James. Knowing who wrote the book and when, the audience it was intended to reach, and the genre are all so very important when studying any book of The Bible. Join us as we study God’s Word together each week!
Quotes:
“There should be a clear marriage between the gospel we confess and the lives we live because at the end of the day that’s what will make an impact for Christ. ” -Sinclair Ferguson
“His goal isn’t to teach new theological truths but to get in your business and challenge how you live.” - Bible Project
Resources:
Introduction to James by R.C. Sproul
James Who? By Sinclair Ferguson
Brother/Servant by Matt Chandler
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 101 - Summer Recap - Fall Series Announcement
This week on the Adorned Podcast we announce our fall series and an exciting partnership with Pro Athletes Outreach. We take some time to introduce ourselves for any new listeners (we are so happy you’re here) and discuss what God has been teaching us through this unprecedented season.
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 100 - 100th Episode Special
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 68 (re-air) - Our Gifts, His Glory - Interview with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler from Risen Motherhood
*This episode originally aired on August 9, 2019*
On episode 68 of the Adorned Podcast we continue our series, “Our Gifts, His Glory.” We had the privilege of talking with Emily and Laura from “Risen Motherhood” about what it looks like to use the gift of motherhood for God’s glory. If you are not familiar with the Risen Motherhood ministry, they exist to encourage, equip, and challenge moms to apply the gospel to their everyday lives. On this episode, we discuss everything from Emily’s amazing fire building skills to how potty training and mountains of laundry will continually point you back to the gospel. Even if you are not in the throws of motherhood, we believe you will find encouragement through this conversation!
Quotes:
“Everything we have is The Lord’s. It’s all been given by Him; all of our gifts, every skill set, our personality traits, our tendencies. God gives those to His people and if we truly are not our own but we belong to God then every resource, every gift we have, is actually His!” -Laura Wifler
“The neat thing about the gospel is that it makes us new and it changes everything about who we are.” -Emily Jensen
“God is the one, in Christ who reconciles our responsibility with our inability.” -Emily Jensen
“The great news of what God did for us is that He came and He said “I know that you’re not enough, but I’m going to send my son to be enough on your behalf and now before the throne of God, you are made good, you are made righteous, I see you and I see righteousness, I see patience, and kindness, and long suffering because I see Jesus. He covers us in front of God,”” -Laura Wifler
“He is for my good and He is for their good, and I can trust Him.” -Emily Jensen
“We are not above Christ and what He has done. He came to serve, he came to lay down His life, he came to deal with the dirty, stinky, messy, annoying needs that we all have.” -Emily Jensen
“As moms, so much of what we do is unseen, but it does matter and God is refining and molding, and growing us in these days. He’s preparing us for whatever good works He has down the road. These days are not being wasted.” -Laura Wifler
Resources:
Risen Motherhood Resource Page
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 13 (re-air) - Who God Is - Infinite, yet Intimate
*This episode of the Adorned Podcast was originally aired on June 7, 2018*
On our 2nd episode in our series on who God is we discuss how He is Infinite, yet so very intimate. He is eternal. There is no beginning or end to God. He is bigger and mightier than we can wrap our minds around, but yet he is also intimate. He knows our hearts and He desires a personal relationship with us. What does a better understanding of these attributes mean for our everyday lives? We would love for you to tune in as we continue to study the attributes of God!
Quotes
“The finite can “grasp” the infinite, but the finite can never hold the infinite within its grasp.” - RC Sproul
“It’s not just that God knows us personally, but he knows our hearts. He wants our hearts. He wants our affections.”
“God doesn’t just want us to know about him, but he wants us to KNOW him.”
“ Knowing Jesus Christ still remains as definite a relation of personal discipleship as it was for the 12 when he was on earth. The Jesus who walks through the Gospel.” -J.I. Packer
Resources
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 14 (re-air) - Who God Is - Our Good Father
*This episode was originally aired on June 14, 2018*
On our 3rd episode of our series on who God is we discuss how God is a good father. Kacie walks us through their journey with having a baby with an “incompatible with life” diagnosis and how even through a season of unimaginable pain, God was still good. God is a good father that loves his children deeply. He welcomes us back with open arms when we’ve gone astray and He loves to give us good gifts! We talk about where this is found in scripture as well as how this impacts our day to day lives.
Quotes:
“God is good - not because he causes things that seem or feel “good” to happen in our lives, but because in the midst of the storm, God comes closer to us than the storm could ever be.” -Charles Spurgeon
“God’s goodness is not just something he does, but it’s who he is.”
“What is “good” for us is whatever it is that is going to bring God the most glory!”
“When I can focus on God’s goodness it helps me put things in perspective and causes me to persevere knowing that he has a plan for my life and the life of my family and that it is good.”
Resources:
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*
Ep. 06 (re-air) - Theology - Why It's Important
On this episode of the Adorned Podcast we discuss why theology matters and why what you believe about God is so important. We also address the impact that poor doctrine can have on those around them.
Quotes:
“What you believe about god is the most important thing about you” -AW Tozer
“The more we know about god, about his word, about his relationships to the world and mankind, the better we will trust him, the more fully we will praise him, and the more readily we will obey” - Wayne Grudem
“Belief affects behavior, and so ideas have consequences. A person who believes railroad crossing signal is stuck when in truth a train is coming may soon be dead. Likewise false doctrine will lead to false deeds.” Norman Geisler
“When I think about our goal as believers I think about the great commission that says “go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This is the big picture. This is what we need to remain focused on as believers and as disciple of Jesus.”
Resources:
Systematic Theology
*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*