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Gaining Christ

Brig Jonesgainingchrist.org
Teaching the truth of God to help people know God deeply and grow in their confidence, gratitude, and faithfulness in Him.
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Do You Love God?

A clear explanation of what it truly means to love God to help the listener understand how he or she can love God to the fullest. Questions answered in this episode: 1) What does it mean to love God? 2) How does a person actually love God? 3) How does a person know if they truly love God? 4) What causes a person to love God? 5) What impact does a person's love for God have upon God? Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:2, 3, 8-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 63:1-5, Psalm 103:11, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, 13-14, M...

Aug 15, 202550 min

The Love of God, part 4: God's Love for God

A detailed explanation of God's ultimate motivation for loving a person and giving him or her eternal life- that being, God's love for God. Also detailed are how God specifically loves God and what rich benefits are yielded to the person loved by God due to God's love for God. Scripture referenced: Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 20:28, Luke 10:20, Luke 15:1-10, John 3:1-9, John 3:35, John 6:37-40, John 10:11, 14-18, 26-30, John 13:1 (incorrectly cited as John 13:2 in audio), John 15:9, John 16:7, 13-14,...

Jul 29, 202535 min

The Love of God, part 3: Recipients of God's Love

This episode digs into the very sensitive subject of what causes God to give His love to a person. Carefully answered are: 1) Who are those who are loved by God? 2) How does a person receive God's love? 3) What causes God to give His love to a person? 4) When did God first love those He loves? 5) How does a person know if he or she is loved by God? Scripture referenced: Genesis 4:1-5, Genesis 6:5-18, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 17:15-21, Genesis 19:23-29, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 103:8-17, Isaia...

Jul 15, 202541 min

The Love of God, part 2- Behavior of God's Love

A clear description of the motive and behavior of God's love as it pursues the very best for a person. Specifically detailed are 1) What is a person's very best, 2) How God in love personally pursues a person's very best, and 3) Why God in love must pursue a person's very best. Also included are the rich benefits yielded when a person comes to understand the rich truth of God's love. Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 34:6-7, 2 Samuel 7:1-3, 11-14, 1 Chronicles 17:1-2, 11-15, Psalm 16:...

Jul 01, 202540 min

The Love of God, part 1- Nature of God's Love

Part 1 of a comprehensive series on the Love of God. Specifically answered in this episode: What is love? What is God's love? What is the nature of God's love? What is the ultimate desire and pursuit of God's love? Also covered are the primary reasons why many do not know or understand the love of God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 34:6, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 103:8-17, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:32, John 3:16, John 15:9, 13, John 17:24, Romans 3:9-24, Romans 5:1, 8-11, Romans 6:23...

Jun 25, 202529 min

Understanding John 3:16

John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave is only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life," is very likely the most well-known and quoted verse in the Bible. Unfortunately however, this beautiful declaration of God's loving grace is also one of the most misunderstood, misinterpreted, and inaccurately used verses in the Bible as well. This episode provides a detailed explanation of John 3:16 in order to encourage the listener in his or her knowledge of Go...

Jun 09, 202537 min

Encouragement for Your Ministry

11 encouraging truths to help equip the believer in Christ for more faithfulness, enjoyment, success, and perseverance in the specific ministry God has called you to do. Scripture referenced: Psalm 23:6, Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 4:18-21, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 24:45-47, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 12:32, Luke 15:1-10, John 10:10, John 10:14-15, 27-30, John 12:31, John 14:12, John 14:30, John 15:5-16, John 18:36, John 21:15-17, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:8, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians...

May 27, 202536 min

Extreme Joy in Christ

Why is the believer in Christ the most joyful, satisfied, and content person on the planet? This episode answers that question and describes the specific knowledge, mindset, behaviors, and favor that cause the believer in Christ to be extremely joyful and deeply satisfied and consistently content despite the earthly circumstances of their life. Also, discussed are the reasons why some Christians do not experience the full joy of Christ. Scripture referenced: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:...

May 13, 202547 min

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Jesus begins the 'Sermon on the Mount' by saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." To encourage the listener in the truth of God's rich grace, this episode examines this interesting statement and answers these questions: 1) What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? 2) How and why is a person 'blessed' who is poor in spirit? 3) How does a person become poor in spirit? Scripture referenced: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 64:4, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:22-25, Matthew ...

Apr 24, 202532 min

Eternal Life is a Gift

A clear presentation of the gospel to encourage the listener in the foundational truth that eternal life is a gift from God- a gift not earned by our good works or religious merits, but rather a gift received through genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7-25, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-6, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 1:26-36, John 1:1-3, 14, John 14:6, Acts 16:25-31, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:20 (incorrected cited as Romans 3:1...

Apr 02, 202532 min

Those Whom God Foreknew

One of the most profound and yet misunderstood words in the Bible is "Foreknew." In Romans 8:29, Paul writes, "Those whom God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son." This episode explains the specific meaning of this grand statement and answers three important questions: 1) What is the biblical meaning of 'foreknew'? 2) Who are those whom God foreknew? 3) What are the ultimate results or benefits for those whom God foreknew? Scripture Referenced: Genesis 4:1, Psalm...

Mar 19, 202540 min

God Works All Things For Good

Romans 8:28 states, "God is working in all things for good." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this monumental verse while answering three crucial questions: 1) What is the good that God is working in all things? 2) How does God work in all things to accomplish that good? 3) For whom specifically is God working good in all things? Scripture referenced: Genesis 37, 39-50, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 10:29, 37, Matthew 20:28, John 4:34, John 5:17, John ...

Mar 08, 202539 min

What is God's Message in the California Fires?

A detailed explanation of God's reasons for and messages in the recent wildfires that devastated parts of California, as well as the many other natural disasters that frequently strike our planet. Additionally discussed are how God's sovereign will providentially works in and through natural disasters, how God uses natural disasters ultimately for the spiritual well-being of His people, and what specifically is God's likely message to anyone who has suffered loss in a disaster of any kind. Scrip...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 21 min

Where is God in the California Fires?

A careful examination of God's presence and influence in California's recent devastating wildfires. Questions answered in this episode: Why do natural disasters occur at all? What causes our planet to be plagued with so many of them? Why would God create a planet that is so catastrophic? Where is God in any and all of our world's natural disasters? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:8, Genesis 3:17 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 3:7 in audio), Genesis 6:11-22, Genesis 7:11-24, Exodus...

Jan 31, 202545 min

Who is the Holy Spirit?

A detailed description of the identity, arrival, purpose, power, and work of the Holy Spirit. Specifically discussed are the Spirit's origin and nature, the Spirit's involvement in creation, the Spirit's service through the Old Testament, and the Spirit's extensive work in the salvation and life of the believer. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, Numbers 11:25, 1 Samuel 10:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1-14, Psalm 51:11, Psalm 139:7, Isaiah 61:1-2, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Joel 2:28-32, Matthew 3:7-12, Luke 3:15-...

Jan 02, 202552 min

Who is Jesus Christ?

A clear explanation of the identity, nature, origin, purpose, work, position, and rank of Jesus Christ to encourage the listener in the eternal truth of God. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:3 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 12:13 in audio), 1 Chronicles 17:1-15, Psalm 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 42:1-8, Isaiah 53:5, 10-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 16:13-17, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 2...

Dec 12, 202451 min

Who is God?

A clear description of God. Specifically detailed are God's identity, uniqueness, appearance, nature, attributes, supremacy, power, wisdom, character, love, generosity, and faithfulness. Also discussed are the blessings God gives to those who know Him. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 7-12, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 32:17, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Job 38:4, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 23:1, 6, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 103:10-11, Psalm 135:6, Psa...

Nov 28, 202447 min

Relationship Not Religion

Have ever felt hurt, confused, misled, used, lost, uninspired, hopeless, betrayed, controlled, burdened, or burned by religion and its inability to deliver real spiritual results? If yes, then we encourage you to listen to this episode. Eternal life and right standing with God is not a religion. It is a relationship. In this episode we explain why relationship is the way to God’s favor and peace and why the prescriptive rituals of religion are not. Included is explanation on how a person enters ...

Nov 13, 202440 min

Jesus is Salvation

A biblical explanation of salvation, including answers to the following questions: What is salvation? Why does mankind need salvation? From what specifically is a person saved who has salvation? How does a person receive salvation? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 3:1-8, Exodus 14:30-31, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 3:8, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 52:10, Isaiah 53:5-6, Isaiah 61:10, Jeremiah 31:30, Ezekiel 18:20, Matthew 1:18-21, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke ...

Oct 29, 202439 min

You Must Be Born Again

Jesus said, “Unless a person is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God" (John 3:3). This episode carefully examines this monumental statement and answers three important questions: 1) What does it mean to be ‘born again’? 2) Why must a person be born again to see the Kingdom of God? 3) How is a person actually born again? Also discussed are prevalent false teachings that mislead many away from a true spiritual rebirth and into a false sense of security with God. Scripture referenced: Genesi...

Oct 09, 202446 min

Free Will: What it is & Who has it

A biblical explanation of free will. Specifically answered is: What is free will? Who has free will? What causes a person to have or not have free will? What influences does God have upon free will? Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 4:1-10, Luke 18:18-30, John 3:1-10, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 8:31-36, John 11:1-44, Acts 7:54-8:3, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 5:1-10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 7:7-24, Romans 8:1-9, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:6-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14-16, 17-21, Eph...

Sep 20, 202440 min

'The LORD is my Shepherd'

In Psalm 23, David illustratively describes the profoundly rich results of God's loving favor saturating his life. In this episode, we carefully analyze this well-known Psalm to encourage the listener to seek and enjoy the same rich blessings that God provided David. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 15:6, Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Samuel 13:14, 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, Job 19:25-27, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 32:1-5, Psal...

Aug 29, 202449 min

How God Responds When Mocked

Considering the bizarre events within the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, this episode details how God responds when people deliberately mock God, reject God, or assertively deny His authority. Also explained is how God mercifully responds when even the vilest of sinners repents and trusts and follows Jesus. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:25, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 37:12-13, Psalm 59:5-8, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-5, 14, John 3:35, Acts 2:22-41, Acts...

Aug 14, 202429 min

How to Become a Saint

Who is a saint? What is a saint? How does a person become a saint? What are the privileges and powers of a saint? This episode answers these important questions, and exposes some of the most hurtful false teachings on this subject preventing many from enjoying the favor, forgiveness, freedom, and security of Christ and eternal life with God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 20:1-21, Exodus 32:1-20, Deuteronomy 4:25, Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 27:15, 2 Kings 22:16-17, Psalm 16:3, Psalm 34:9, Psa...

Jul 25, 202458 min

New Heavens & New Earth

A biblical investigation into the 'new heavens and new earth' promised by God, including explanatory detail on 1) what specifically are the new heavens and new earth, 2) how and when will the new heavens and earth come into existence, 3) what will be their impact upon our current heavens and earth, 4) what will be their function in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, and 5) what are the implications of the new heavens and new earth to you and me today. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 9:...

Jul 09, 202447 min

What are God's Plans for the Earth & Universe?

If every believer in Christ will eternally reside with God in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven, what then are God’s plans for our current earth and universe? Using graphic details expressed in the Bible, this episode carefully answers this important question and furthermore explains how and when God will fulfill His plans. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Job 1:21, Isaiah 45:12, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 66:22, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:23-33, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:27-31, Matt...

Jun 24, 202447 min

The Kingdom of Heaven Described

A biblical description of the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, including stunning details on the visuals, splendor, perfections, treasures, experiences, emotions, duration, and location of God's Eternal Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Exodus 33:20, Job 1:21, Psalm 16:6, 11, Psalm 23:6, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 53:12, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 22:30, Matthew 25:34, Luke 12:32, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, 6, John 1...

Jun 03, 202450 min

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...

May 09, 20241 hr 5 min

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, ...

Apr 18, 202450 min

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 17:1-5...

Apr 03, 202452 min
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