The Voice the Dead Cannot Ignore
Because the resurrected Christ has proven his authority as our divine life-giver and judge, we must respond to his call and trust him for eternal life to escape the judgment we deserve.
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The Great Commission
When Christ’s redemptive work was complete he gathered his disciples and, with “all authority in heaven and on earth”, commissioned them (and every subsequent generation) to get serious about their job of propagating the gospel (Matthew 28:18-20). The central verb of this passage is straightforward and notably uncomplicated: “make disciples!” Between the two advents of Christ
March 4, 2026
Questions in this episode: – Should Christians be tithing if they are in debt? – What does it mean in Psalm 32:4 that the hand of discipline was on David? – When we ask God to search our heart to reveal sin, how do we know whether it is the Holy Spirit or our mind …
March 3, 2026
Questions in this episode: – Is it okay for Christians to go to church on Saturday and not Sunday? – How do you talk to a Roman Catholic who wants to bring up Apostolic succession as proof they are the one true church? – In my prayers should I be addressing God or Jesus? – …
Apologetic Discussions
In a culture where our cognitive attention span is sadly being reduced to a series of sound bites, and important arguments are perceived to be settled with witty one-liners, it is increasingly difficult to
Increasing Our Endurance
Be an effective and determined Ambassador of Christ, willing to endure the hardships, while maintaining your integrity and sincere love for others.
Heightening Our Urgency
We must no longer be casual or timid about relaying the gospel to our generation, but we must be bold and urgent about it, as Christ would have us be while there’s still time in our crazy and chaotic culture.
Deepening Our Concern
Take up the responsibility of being Christ’s ambassador with the time you have left by working to see the people around you as in desperate need of being reconciled to God.
September 2, 2025
Questions in this episode: – How do we know when we read the Bible what to apply and not necessarily to apply? – How do I know if and when I should fast? – At the end of life, what kind of care and medication is appropriate? – When is it appropriate to stop sharing …
Holding Tightly to His Faithful Promises
Keep being sacrificial and confident as you hold up God’s powerful word, knowing this his saving promises are guaranteed by his faithful character.
June 3, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Did God know before the beginning of time who would accept Jesus? – Should I pray to God and expect healing? – What is Dispensationalism? – What are your thoughts regarding the rapture? – What are your thoughts on Hebrews 6:4-6? – Do I have to speak in tongues to …
Refusing to Distort the Truth to Fit Our Culture’s Demands
We need to keep representing and sharing the truth without compromising it, regardless of people who don’t get it or oppose us for upholding it.
Real Missions
The Book of Acts is a story about first century Christians who, by today’s popular standards, would be considered brash, judgmental, narrow-minded zealots who were fueled by some sort of spiritual imperialism devoid of any real empathy, care or compassion…
Letting the Bible Use You to Make a Difference
We should live as genuinely regenerate Christians, consistently speaking and acting so that others are clearly shown the transforming power of God’s living and active Word.
The Satisfaction of Stewardship
It is an honor and a solemn stewardship to represent Christ in our world—a task that brings profound satisfaction when done faithfully, even though it will not always be well-received.
Opportunities
Followers of Christ always need to be on the look out for opportunities to stand up for Christ and to speak up for his cause. And the more sinful the culture, the more critical it is that God’s people exploit…
Plan Big
We, as Christians graciously saved by God’s grace, ought to sincerely and resolutely aim at living a life that pleases the Lord.
December 18, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Is there a difference between those saved before the Tribulation and those saved during the Tribulation. Are we all going to be together in the Millennial Kingdom? – What do you think the saints are doing in heaven right now? – I have a lot of tattoos that I got …
The Work Yet to Be Done
We must diligently keep investing in all that is important to God, faithfully and wisely dealing with people, and rightly handling God’s word until the work of the church is done.
August 29, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Does God have a soul? – Are you aware of the word musar (chastisement) ever meaning anything other than punitive discipline? Do you know a better way to show the truth of penal substitutionary atonement as it relates to Isa 53? – How do I talk to my grown daughter …
August 15, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Do I still share the gospel at work if I am at risk of losing my job? – What is your take on “many are called, but few are chosen”? – What is your recommendation for your typical lay person to learn Greek? – When is the right time to …
Christianese
Every arena of life has its own vocabulary, whether we are talking to teammates in a sport’s league or to coworkers in our profession. Christianity is no different. Some of our specialized Christian vocabulary can be helpful, providing us with a kind of verbal shorthand for more efficient communication. But it is time we realize…
Seeking to Turn Opponents to Allies
While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.
The Role of Your Testimony
We must strategically employ the powerful evangelistic tool of our personal testimony as a supplement to our sharing of the gospel facts.
Shrewd Evangelism
One of the most important and timely observations concerning the record of Paul’s evangelism in first century Athens, is to take note of the distinctive way the gospel was presented. Unlike previous scenes in…
Repentance & Faith
When we recognize our sin before a holy, just and loving God, we will feel the pang of sorrow for our offense. But the happiness of knowing we are forgiven through repentance and trust in Jesus, our savior, should bring joy.
Seizing God’s Opportunities
We should look for every opportunity to be strategic and faithful to serve the needs of those around us, even when we are in difficult seasons of life.
Motivated by the Finish Line
Knowing time is always running out, we must discern and fulfill our God-given stewardship to faithfully invest in the lives of others.
Being Separate
There are many who use the statement that Jesus was “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Mt.11:19) to rationalize their social alliances and “after-work” camaraderie with immoral and ungodly people. They do this without any concern or attempt to harmonize the clear statements of Scripture which warn that “bad company ruins good morals”
Evangelism
God’s desire is to see people repent of their sins and place their trust in Jesus Christ. Nothing in all the world could be more urgent or important. Amazingly, God has granted us the privilege of being the avenue through which he does this work.