February 16, 2016

What Makes One a Preacher? (Season 1, Episode 4)

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What Makes One a Preacher? (Season 1, Episode 4)

This episode discusses the right and wrong reasons for preaching and for one being recognized as a preacher. The reasons discussed are listed below:

Wrong reasons: One is a preacher, NOT because…

  1. He was “called” to preach.
  2. He received an education to preach.
  3. He has been “ordained” to preach.
  4. He is paid to preach.
  5. He wants the praise of men.

Right reasons: One is a preacher because…

  1. He has chosen to preach.
  2. He has made preparations to preach.
  3. He has opportunities to preach.

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February 9, 2016

How to Use the Bible to Teach Error (Season 1, Episode 3)

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How to Use the Bible to Teach Error (Season 1, Episode 3)

This episode discusses how a false teacher uses the Bible to teach error. It is important that we recognize how this is done so we will be better prepared to identify, expose, and combat false teaching. There are three ways that are discussed in this episode:

  1. Ignore the context.
  2. Redefine terms.
  3. Overlook relevant passages.

Article: How to Use the Bible to Teach Error

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February 2, 2016

Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word (Season 1, Episode 2)

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Those Who Have No Right to Speak God's Word (Season 1, Episode 2)

This episode examines Psalm 50:16-21 in which God asked, “What right have you to tell of my statutes?” The text then describes the characteristics of those who have no right to speak God’s word. There are six characteristics found in the text that are discussed in this episode.

  1. Those who are wicked have no right to speak God’s word.
  2. Those who hate discipline have no right to speak God’s word.
  3. Those who cast aside God’s word have no right to speak God’s word.
  4. Those who view sin favorably have no right to speak God’s word.
  5. Those who do not control their speech have no right to speak God’s word.
  6. Those who think that God is like them have no right to speak God’s word.

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January 26, 2016

The Preaching Demanded by the Gospel (Season 1, Episode 1)

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The Preaching Demanded by the Gospel (Season 1, Episode 1)

This episode discusses the characteristics that our preaching must have if we are to proclaim the gospel as God expects. There are five characteristics that must be true of our preaching.

  1. Gospel preaching must be Bible-based.
  2. Gospel preaching must be distinct.
  3. Gospel preaching must be simple.
  4. Gospel preaching must be direct.
  5. Gospel preaching must call hearers to respond.

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November 17, 2015

Paul’s Message to Felix

Paul before Felix

After Paul was arrested in Jerusalem, he was taken to Caesarea where he had the chance to speak with Felix the governor. The apostle used this opportunity not to plead with the governor to release him, but to deliver a message from the gospel that Felix needed to hear.

“But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, ‘Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you’” (Acts 24:24-25).

The points that Paul discussed with Felix are necessary for all of us today. Let us briefly consider them:
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August 12, 2015

Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word

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We sometimes hear celebrities, politicians, and other godless people quoting (or misquoting) the Bible. They often do so in an attempt to defend an unscriptural position (e.g. support for same-sex “marriage,” opposition to the death penalty, etc.). When we hear them, we might think, “What business do they have in speaking about the Bible?” God asked the same type of question in the following text.

“But to the wicked God says, ‘What right have you to tell of My statutes and to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you. When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, and you associate with adulterers. You let your mouth loose in evil and your tongue frames deceit. You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother’s son. These things you have done and I kept silence; you thought that I was just like you; I will reprove you and state the case in order before your eyes” (Psalm 50:16-21).

There are certain ones who have no right to speak God’s word. Let us notice who was identified in the text.
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May 19, 2015

“How Will They Preach Unless They Are Sent?”

Paul sent from Antioch

After telling the Romans, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13), Paul proceeded to tell them of the critical role of preaching in salvation.

“How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14).

When Paul, the apostle who authored these words by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, needed to be saved, it was a preacher – Ananias – who was sent to tell him, “Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name” (Acts 22:16). Jesus, despite appearing to Paul (then called Saul) on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-6), did not grant salvation to him there, nor did He speak from heaven to tell him what was required of him. Rather, Jesus said, “Get up and enter the city, and it will be told you what you must do” (Acts 9:6). Ananias was then sent to speak the Lord’s plan of salvation to Paul (Acts 9:10-12).
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