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This week we’re talking about what people look for in a new church (and the answer may surprise you). Obviously, we are not to compromise the truth or leave the pattern found in the New Testament in order to attract more people. But it is helpful to understand where others may be coming from if we want to help them know how to faithfully serve the Lord.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about the most popular verse on the YouVersion Bible app in 2024. Given the current state of the world, it’s not surprising when you find out the answer. However, it’s one thing to look up a verse in a Bible app and another thing to actually understand it. So we’re going to talk about this most popular verse and what it means.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about seasons. The previous episode was released on Thanksgiving day, which is the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. That got me thinking about the seasonal nature of life. I don’t mean what we typically think of – the “stages” of life (youth, young adulthood, married, children, children grown, grandchildren, retirement, etc.). Instead, I’m thinking about the seasons that should naturally occur throughout the year which, thanks to modern technology, are easy to ignore. I want us to consider a few thoughts along these lines today.
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This week we’re talking about the reasons to be thankful as a preacher. If you preach, it is good to be reminded of these points from time to time because sometimes the work can be discouraging. But also, if you don’t preach, the points we’re going to discuss today will also help you as you try to encourage and support those who are doing this work.Continue Reading
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This week we’re asking the question, “Did God put Donald Trump back in the White House?” In the previous episode, we talked about some things that have not changed (and will not change) since the 2024 US Presidential election. When I recorded that, we did not yet know the results of the election. Now we do, and with the reelection of President Trump, many are talking about the role that God had in putting him back in office. We’re going to talk about that today.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about what hasn’t changed since the election. This episode is being released two days after the 2024 Presidential election in the United States. It is being recorded the night of the election before we know all of the results of the voting. But regardless of how the election turns out, there are some things that are still true, and I want us to be reminded of them.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about a woman who is a “pastor” of a church, and is charging women up to $17,000 a year to be part of her “inner circle” of friends. As you can imagine, there have been some strong reactions to this. I thought it would be good for us to consider some points about this.Continue Reading
What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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