Send us a text In today’s episode, we tackle a question that was sent in by a faithful listener. The question they sent us was this: Why are we warned to try the spirits? They said that this seems like this creates a paradox! If we are to be careful not to get in the wrong spirit, why are we to try the spirits? Am I overlooking something here? We answer this question scripturally, and then we talk about what all of this includes. We believe this is one of those episodes that you don’t need to mi...
Nov 18, 2022•32 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we enter a portion of Revelation that is more than amazing. We look at a subject that many people rarely mention. We catch a glimpse inside the throne room of God! We talk about the Holy of Holies inside the Tabernacle and the Temple. We know that it was a holy place because it was where God dwelt among men, but the throne room is where God dwells in Heaven! We point out several intriguing things found within this powerful portion of scripture today. In our Q&a...
Nov 14, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Send us a text In today's episode, we answer a question sent in by a listener. They told us that they hear ministers preach often, warning us about the dangers of living to the flesh. The listener asked us if we could give a biblical example of this that shows this very thing in real life. We believe that there are many portions that showcase this, but we have chosen a passage that many people tend to overlook, from which we offer our answer. We not only answer this question, and provide an exam...
Nov 11, 2022•34 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we study through part 2 of the church of Laodicea. This church received more rebukes than all of the 6 other churches of Asia. They obviously believed that they were doing pretty good. We take an especially deep dive into verses 20 and 21 today, and we feel that everyone could benefit from this study. In our Q&A segment, we answer this question: How do we know that Lot's wife was truly turned into a pillar of salt? We believe you will find our answer and th...
Nov 07, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Send us a text In today's episode, we discuss something that seems to be happening among our churches at an alarming rate. People are forgetting about God, His Word, and what He has done for them. We titled this as Spiritual Amnesia. Most of you know what amnesia is, and it is to forget things. There is partial amnesia, and total amnesia, and we are wondering if you suffer from one of these when relating unto God? We define what we mean by spiritual amnesia, and then we talk about how we can ove...
Nov 04, 2022•33 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we study the last of the 7 churches, the church of Laodicea. There is more rebuke given to this church than all of the others. They obviously believed they were doing pretty good. They felt that they were rich, increased with goods, and that they had no need of anything. Jesus exposed their sinfulness, and He offered them counsel. Despite all of the bad things about this church, there are a few things that Jesus commanded them for as well. In what ways are you ...
Oct 31, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Send us a text In today's episode, we cover a topic that some people may feel is odd, while there are others who see it as a huge problem. We talk about peer pressure within the church. We all know what peer pressure is, but many people do not consider it a problem within the church. As a matter of fact, I have met some people who felt it was a good thing, and it can be at times, but most of the time it is harmful. We try to expose a few areas where we see it at work. If we allow what everyone e...
Oct 28, 2022•31 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about what Jesus had to say to the church of Philadelphia. What does it mean when Jesus said that He had set before them an open door? What did Jesus mean when He said that He would make those who are of the synagogue of Satan to come and worship before their feet? We also look at the points of this church that Jesus praised, while trying to cover everything mentioned in this passage. In our Q&A segment, we answer a question sent in by a listener: W...
Oct 24, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Send us a text In today's episode, we did a follow-up of the episode on Truth vs. Tradition from last week. In this study, we try to zero in on the difference between truth and tradition. We ask if all traditions are good, and then we ask if they are all bad. We ask if traditions are the same as truth. One thing that really matters, is whether our traditions lead us right, or if they lead us wrong. Some people place traditions on the same level as the truth. Some churches cling to traditions as ...
Oct 21, 2022•31 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we give a thorough examination of 2 more of the 7 churches of Asia. We look at the good and the bad concerning the churches of Thyatira and Sardis. Thyatira was allowing Jezebel to seduce people into fornication, but not all of them had gone into the depths of Satan. Sardis had a name that they were alive, but they were dead. Despite this, Sardis still had a few who had not defiled their garments, even though Jesus said that He would blot some of their names ou...
Oct 17, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Send us a text In today's episode, we zero in on the difference between truth and tradition. Are traditions good or bad? Are all traditions basically the same as truth? Do traditions lead us wrong? Should traditions be placed on the same level as the truth? Some churches cling to traditions as if they are the only things worth believing. Other churches are throwing all traditions out the window. Are either of these approaches right? We answer all of these questions and much more today!...
Oct 14, 2022•33 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we look at 2 more of the 7 churches of Asia, Smyrna and Pergamos. We talk about their good points, and then we cover their not so good points as well. We dig into the problems that existed within these 2 churches. We spent some time explaining what Jesus meant when He referred to Satan's seat, the deeds of the Nicolaitans, what made Jezebel so awful, and then we spoke about the significance of the white stone. In our Q&A segment, we answered the question: I...
Oct 10, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Send us a text In today's episode, we answer a question sent in by a listener. That question is: What is the mind of Christ? We hear ministers talk about needing to have the mind of Christ, but what does it mean to have the mind of Christ? What all does this include? Does it mean that we must think like Christians? Does it mean that we will think exactly like Jesus did while He was here on earth? Does it mean that we must think like Jesus does in Heaven today? We try to anchor our answer firmly ...
Oct 07, 2022•32 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we look at the first of the 7 churches, which is the church of Ephesus. We talk about the good points of this church, and then we cover some of their 'not so good' points as well. We believe that we should be able to see ourselves in all of these churches. Hopefully, we will see ourselves in the good things. Have you left your first love? Does the Lord have somewhat against you? Does He know your works and labor of love? In our Q&A segment, we were asked: W...
Oct 03, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Send us a text In today's special edition, we answer a listener's question regarding a problem that seems to be plaguing our churches across the land. We were asked: How can Christians be discontent? It almost appears that every congregation and every church is struggling with this issue today. Is this normal? Is this the way things must be? How can a person have Christ as their Savior, and yet be discontent, which also means unhappy? Is this even a possibility? We look into all of these thought...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we go over John's description that he gave of Jesus Christ. We are very familiar with some of the terms that John uses, but we see many other things that we feel need to be pointed out. John says Jesus has hair white as wool, eyes like a flame of fire, feet like brass, a garment to the foot, and a golden girdle. What does all of this mean? What does it mean when John says that Jesus is holding 7 stars in His right hand? Who are the angels over the 7 churches? I...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Send us a text In today's episode, we tap into what we believe is becoming a common problem within our Pentecostal and Holiness churches. Many people assume that if you teach or preach on topics such as predestination, you must be a Calvinist or a reform theologian. Others think because you lift Christ up, you must be Oneness. There are some who feel that if you believe in supernatural healings and such, you must be a Charismatic. I know this might be considered a bold statement, but all of thes...
Sep 23, 2022•31 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we dive off into the confusing parts of the first chapter of Revelation. There is much confusion as to who is speaking, who is being spoken of, and who is doing what in this chapter. Sometimes it appears to be God the Father, but at other times, it seems certain that it is Jesus. Other times, it looks like John might be in view, but we must also figure out who or what the Angel is here as well. We try to sort through all of these things, and we work at bringing...
Sep 19, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Send us a text In today's special edition, we go off the rails again, and teach something we fear is becoming a problem among believers today. Once again, this is not an episode based off of a listener question, but we feel it is very needful. It seems that too many Christians have lost sight of why we are serving God for. It seems that it should be impossible to forget the main thing about something important, but we all know that there are some who have lost their focus on Christ. Why do you g...
Sep 16, 2022•33 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we begin our new book study in one of the most controversial books in our Bibles. The book of Revelation has been avoided, debated, misinterpreted, and misunderstood more than nearly every other biblical book. It is not our intention to go through this book to establish an End Time belief system. We believe that there are way too many things that are overlooked within this powerful book, mainly because everyone's focus is usually on the things concerning the En...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Send us a text In today's episode, Bro Donnie and Bro Chris Lee dig into a subject that is plaguing the church today. If there has ever been a time that God's people need to stand up and defend the Word, it is right now. We look into what wresting the Scriptures is, why it is wrong to wrest the Scriptures, and how this leads to destruction. We explain what context is and why it truly matters. This episode will certainly grab your attention, but we hope more than anything, it speaks to your heart...
Sep 09, 2022•36 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we finish looking at what all the effectual fervent prayer of righteous man means, and we also see that it avails much. James tells us that Elijah was a man very similar to us, and he prayed that it wouldn't rain for 3.5 years. God answered his prayer, then Elijah prayed again, and God answered that prayer as well, and then He ended the drought. We tend to look at men like Elijah and feel that they were much greater than we are. James tries to let us know that ...
Sep 05, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Send us a text In today's episode, we answer a question we feel is very relevant for our time. A listener sent us a question asking if we believe that altars are still necessary today. We answered this question with several scriptures, much experience in this matter, and with Godly logic. As long as we have troubles, problems, sickness, and sin, we will always need our altars. We believe that the downfall of many churches and denominations have been made evident by the removal of their altars. W...
Sep 02, 2022•31 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we learn that we are not to swear, but we should yet our yea be yea, and our nay mean nay. James then tells the afflicted, those mourning, and those who are sick, what they need to do. He also tells them how to do these things. He specifies the need of the prayer of faith, the elders within the church, and the anointing of oil. He tells us that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much, for it saves the sick. In our Q&A segment, we answer ...
Aug 29, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Send us a text In today's installment of Systematic Theology, Bro Donnie and Bro Chris Lee finish their two-part study of the church. Today, they teach us what the purpose of the church is. They go over several well-known and established facets of this topic, but then they dive off into deeper waters. We quickly begin to see that there is much more to the church than a building, a few people, and a name on a sign out front. The purpose of the church should be known by all believers. We also beli...
Aug 26, 2022•33 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, James continues his diatribe against the men of his day. He accuses them of condemning and killing just men, and then he warns them of the coming Day of the Lord. We know that the reference to the Day of the Lord is speaking of the Great Judgment, of which James says is drawing nigh. He tells us to not grudge one against the other, and the reason for this is that the Judge is standing before the door. He then speaks of endurance while reminding us of Job. In ou...
Aug 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Send us a text In today's episode, we answer a question that was sent in by a listener in Oklahoma. The question was posed: I have noticed several places within scripture where it says people rose early to do certain things, such as when Abraham rose early to sacrifice Isaac in Gen. 22, so what is the significance of them rising early? We take some time to go over this intriguing practice, while also unpacking several related things that go along with it. Is there anything to this practice, or i...
Aug 19, 2022•34 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, we learn what sins of omission are, and then we go into chapter 5 and quickly see several rebukes of rich men, including a description of their evil deeds. James accuses these rich men of fraud, and of keeping back the hard-earned money of the laborers they had hired. He says they live in pleasure while slaughtering these poor laborers by refusing to give them their wages. The cries of these men have now entered the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth, which implies ju...
Aug 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Send us a text In today's installment of Systematic Theology, Bro Donnie and Bro Chris Lee begin a two-part series concerning the Church. They describe what the church is, what it has been called through the years, and they also talk about what the Church should be. In this seemingly easy to understand topic, there are numerous complexities that need to be brought to the forefront. If we are part of the Church, it just follows that we should know what that means, and what this includes. We belie...
Aug 12, 2022•30 min0
Send us a text In today's episode, James tells us that if we would be willing to humble ourselves in the sight of God, He will lift us up. He also reminds us to not speak evil of our brothers. He goes on to tell us that it is foolish to make plans without knowing the will of God for our lives. He jars our mind by telling us that our lives are as a vapor, they appear for only a short time and then they vanish. James teaches us rather to say: If the Lord is willing. Otherwise, he says such rejoici...
Aug 08, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 76
