Having spent years walking through Israel with Jesus, having listened to him teach, and having seen him heal the sick and even raise the dead, the Apostle John distilled Christ’s love into this intriguing statement: “By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us” (1 John 3:16a). Without reference to any warm feelings or emotions, John elevates the painful sacrifice
Because God draws near to the church that responds rightly to his correction, we must do everything a joyful church requires of us and pray for everything only God can supply to make it so.
Questions in this episode: – What happens to the Jews that died before the Millennial Kingdom? – How do we reconcile biblical truth that is different from my lived experience? – If I’m getting a divorce, when would it be biblically okay to start dating again? – Did Adam give birth to Adam? – Why …
Questions in this episode: – Could you explain how 1 John 5:16-17 works with Romans 6:23? – What is happening to the people who are “taken” in Matthew 24:40? – If Satan was once good, when did he turn evil? – Is Genesis chapters 1-11 considered a different genre than the rest of Genesis? – …
There is little debate that “there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Ecclesiastes 7:20). Even the most godly Christians are quick to concede that “we all stumble in many ways” (James 3:2). Thankfully, when it comes to imperfect people engaging in imperfect fellowship the Bible tells us “love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). Unfortunately though
We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God’s Word requires.
We should give willingly and proportionately, trusting God to accomplish good through our gifts and to provide for us in the process.
We must choose to practice biblical generosity, motivated by Christ’s gracious example rather than mere agreement with its principles.
We ought to be attentive to the work of sanctification taking place around us, and intentionally affirm, celebrate, and be encouraged by the growth in holiness we see.
While it may not be vogue to ponder the things God says he hates, it would do us well if we are to be people resolved to please him. It should not be hard for most of us to recall the repulsions at the top of God’s list. For the Creator has repeatedly
Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging.
We should continually pursue an affectionate and joyful unity within the church—willing to stretch for it even when others aren’t—appealing for it through loving, sincere words and actions.
Because Christ paid the ultimate price to redeem us, our love for him should compel us to put aside our old desires and live wholly for him.
Questions in this episode: – I stopped going to church because I kept getting into weird situations, what should I do? – I was a surrogate mom, but I’m unsure if I this is biblical or not? – Can you provide a verse on how or why we pray to the Holy Spirit? – When …
Questions in this episode: – How do you approach the ESV verses that have been changed? – Does reading or watching unbiblical books or shows curse us in some way or put my salvation in doubt? – As a Christian, do we have to be friends with everybody? – What does it mean that the …
Questions in this episode: – I have OCD and lots of anxiety, is this idolatry? – Before Jesus came to the earth, what kind of body did he have? – Why did Jesus answer Pharisees with two commandments instead of just one? – What are your thoughts on church members receiving counsel from outside the …
Questions in this episode: – Jashobeam killed a different number of men in 2 Sam. 23 & 1 Chron. 11 can you explain this? – My Christian family is fragmented on earth. What will it look like in heaven? – Why does the church not spend enough time on caring for widows and orphans? – …
Questions in this episode: – What does it mean when it says we will be judged by every idle word that comes out of our mouth? – 2 Samuel 17 David’s sons are called priests, what does this mean? – How do we love someone who we don’t feel love toward? – Do you think …
We need to be ready for the challenges, sacrifices, and emotional discomfort that come with truly loving other Christians the way God calls us to.
We should seek to find true joy in repentance – our own and others’ – as we celebrate grace and purpose to genuinely love other forgiven brothers and sisters.
Questions in this episode: – What does it mean to be delivered over to Satan to be saved in 1 Corinthians 5:5? – What does Paul mean by Love in 1 Corinthians 13? – How do we reconcile Revelation 2:20 in light 1 Corinthians 8 regarding idols and food sacrificed to idols? – John 3:16 …
To keep a clear conscience before both God and people, we must serve them with love and sympathy as God defines, not as we or they might prefer.
Questions in this episode: – What is your thoughts on churches celebrating Valentine’s Day? – What specifically are we supposed to be doing in order to make it to heaven? – Do you believe in a pre-tribulation or post-tribulation rapture? – When someone is possessed by a demon, how do they get set free? – …
How are the decisions we make impacting those around us? Jesus said that we should seek to love others as we would love ourselves (Mt.22:39). Nothing could be more central to that command than for us to spend more time considering how our plans, actions, and words will either…
We must see the paramount importance of forgiving others always mindful of the far-reaching effects, even, or especially when it is difficult.
We must understand our profound connection with each other because of our union with Christ.
“Love” may be a word we hear every day, but it’s rarely employed to describe anything resembling the virtue the Bible calls us to emulate. While there is nothing wrong with feeling good about the things, places, or people who make us feel good, the biblical concept of “love” is something entirely different…
Questions in this episode: – What does Mark 13:30 mean? – Is it possible to not sin for a day? How often do we sin? – Is it possible for a believer to love God completely and at all times? – If God is our master, can’t He do whatever he wants with us …
