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:...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min
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-...
Feb 03, 2024•27 min
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
Jan 18, 2024•28 min
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, ...
Jan 04, 2024•45 min
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,...
Dec 19, 2023•40 min
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...
Dec 06, 2023•56 min
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...
Nov 22, 2023•35 min
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:...
Nov 03, 2023•6 min
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, R...
Oct 22, 2023•35 min
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 3...
Oct 04, 2023•51 min
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, ...
Sep 14, 2023•37 min
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...
Sep 03, 2023•36 min
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 ...
Aug 22, 2023•58 min
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) Wh...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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...
Jul 19, 2023•22 min
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
Jul 08, 2023•14 min
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 1...
Jun 22, 2023•46 min
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 Chroni...
May 29, 2023•37 min
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...
May 13, 2023•34 min
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, Eccles...
Apr 27, 2023•45 min
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, ...
Apr 09, 2023•32 min
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...
Mar 28, 2023•42 min
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,...
Mar 10, 2023•37 min
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
Feb 21, 2023•14 min
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
Feb 06, 2023•12 min
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 12:2...
Jan 24, 2023•36 min
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...
Jan 11, 2023•36 min
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 Cor...
Dec 23, 2022•21 min
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:...
Dec 09, 2022•55 min
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, Heb...
Nov 23, 2022•11 min
