In Context
By Stonebridge Church
In ContextMay 17, 2021
EFCA Statement of Faith - JESUS
Brandon and Keith continue in the discussion of the EFCA Statement of Faith- This episode is all about JESUS
EFCA Statement of Faith - Article 2 the Bible
Keith and Brandon continue discussing the EFCA Statement of Faith - the Bible
EFCA Statement of Faith, Article 1: GOD
Keith and Brandon are back! Starting a series on the EFCA Statement of Faith.
The Emotions of God
Brandon and Keith talk about John 11, and how Jesus displays a range of emotions in the story of Lazarus. How are we to think about the emotions of Jesus, and what is the difference in the way we might experience them?
John 10, Perseverance, Preservation, and Eternal Security
Brandon and Keith talk through Eternal Security, and Biblical evidence for God's Preserving work in salvation.
The Eternal Gospel - John 10
Brandon and Keith talk about the Gospel as Eternal, and the base of all history. Christians can find great confidence in Christ's authority, both in his death and resurrection.
The Nature of Belief
How is it that people come to believe upon Jesus? Brandon and Keith talk about belief, and give some encouragement to abide in Christ.
Textual Additions and Scriptural Reliability
Brandon and Keith discuss John 7:53-8:11, and how we should think about sections of the Bible that don't appear in the early manuscripts.
Judging Jesus
In John 6, Jesus challenges the people to 'judge rightly.' What does that look like for us to use good judgment in evaluating who Jesus is?
John 6 - God's Will, or human will?
Brandon and Keith discuss God's sovereign choice and work in salvation, and the tension in Scripture of man's responsibility.
The Gospel and Gender
Keith and Steve talk about Gender, Identity, the awkwardness of the cultural moment, and the Gospel's power.
The Gospel and Homosexuality
Brandon, Josh, Keith, and Steve discuss Expressive Individualism, Homosexuality, and the Gospel
The Gospel & Race
Brandon, Josh, Steve, and Keith recap the weekend's sermon about the Gospel & Race
Abortion
An open discussion on Abortion, A Gospel approach to the issue, and some of the things that divide and confuse Christians regarding the issue.
Politics
Brandon, Keith, Josh and Steve talk through Politics, and posture for Christians. Why is it such a volatile topic? What about _____? and Civil Disobedience as believers...
Cancel Culture - What is it? How do we handle outrage? Loving enemies.
Brandon, Keith, Josh, and Steve talk about Cancel Culture
Strangers & Exiles - Round Table 1
Keith, Brandon, Josh, and Steve talk through the upcoming series.
Advent and Atonement
What are the main views of Atonement, and how should we view them Biblically?
Advent - Jesus, Judgment, and the Firstborn
Looking into the OT to see the echoes of Christ's work in history
Harvest - Sharing the Gospel in a Post-Christian world
Brandon and Keith talk about Evangelism in current culture
John 3 - New Birth, Snakes on a Pole, and 'The World'
Brandon and Keith dig in a little to some references in John 3 that may have some deeper layers.
The Word Made Flesh - The Gospel of John
Brandon and Keith are back after summer, jumping into John's Gospel and Jesus' humanity
How should Christians process tragedies when they arrive?
Brandon and Keith speak honestly about some recent issues, and how Christians might process and pray before jumping to response.
Faith - Hebrews 11 and our understanding of 'faith'
Brandon and Keith look at the concept of faith from Hebrews 11, and some misunderstandings we may have about the text, or about the content.
Confidence, and Threats - Hebrews 10
Brandon and Keith talk about confidence via Hebrews 10, and potential threats to that confidence we have in Christ.
Substitutionary Atonement
Brandon and Keith discuss Substitutionary Atonement, Biblical support, and why it matters.
'Gotcha' and Good Answers
Brandon and Keith talk about 'contradictions' and 'gotcha' passages in the Bible, and how to handle tough questions.
Eternal Security - How does Scripture give us Assurance of Salvation?
Brandon and Keith talk about Eternal Security and Assurance
Ukraine - A Discussion with Steven Collier
Brandon and Keith interview Steven Collier, missionary in Ukraine, about how Christians here should think and respond to the situation in Ukraine.
Anger - how should we handle it?
Brandon & Keith talk about Anger, and how Scripture address the root and the remedy.
LAMENT. How does Scripture give us expression for sorrow?
Brandon and Keith talk about the Biblical resource of Lament, and how it helps Christians.
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Incarnation - Why did Jesus take on humanity?
Brandon, Josh, and Keith discuss the importance of understanding the Incarnation.
What's Up With Angels?
Brandon and Keith discuss Angels, and why Hebrews brings them up.
Hebrews Overview
Brandon and Keith are back! And ready to nerd out over Hebrews!
Anger - A deeper dive into the Sermon on the Mount
Brandon and Keith talk a little more about Jesus' teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21-26
Authority and the Sovereign Self - Season 2, Episode 1
Brandon and Keith talk about Christ's announcement of Authority, and living in a culture of Self-Sovereignty
Discipleship Pt. 2
Brandon, Keith, and Josh talk about the goal of discipleship, and the importance of relationship in the process.
Making Disciples Who Make Disciples
Brandon and Keith Discuss Mentoring in context of building up the church.