On today's podcast (number 40!) we give even more context to the Lord's earthly ministry and the parables of the kingdom. On the way, I share yet another unpleasant internet exchange.

This time we set the context for the parables of the kingdom (again!), It is vitally important that when it comes to the parables that we do not impose our age or our ideas on them.

We're back in the red letters! And, as always, we will look at the context of the parables of the Kingdom and listen to what Lord says about why he spoke in parables. It ain't what most people think. The context is the gospel of the kingdom, which has no mention of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord. The context is Israel alone and the promises made to the patriarchs. Jump on in!

Today we are forced, once again, to wade into the waters of "how not to decide if something is true or not." This time we look at the "Guilty By Association" argument. We are back to the topic of music and the idiotic comparison of a contemporary Christian music and secular rock. I'll see your weak and unbiblical argument and raise you a Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sings Your Favorite Hymns CD.

We are all over the place today. I comment on an interaction I had on social media about baptism. Imagine, the God of all Creation came to earth, suffered, died, was buried, and rose again from the grave of his own power... but that won't do unless you're dunked? Finally, we look at the 1040 forms of Christian artists. Honestly, I don't know how most Christian musicians support a family. Just curious.

We take a quick BIG PICTURE look at a few topics. We briefly revisit Andy Stanley's quote expressing his disdain for scripture, then we move on to Michael Heiser and the Gates of Hell, and finally, we critique an answer to a caller on K-Wave's (WKVE) "Pastor's Perspective" program. Once again, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats gets mangled. Context, people. Please. For me?

We briefly look at Dr. Michael Heiser's point in regard to the word "Elohim" from hi sbook and series on the Unseen Realm. We discuss some of the problems with denominations. And finally, I look at a doctrine that I don't hold to, but I'd be cool if they're right! We're all fallible!

On today's podcast, we visit the red letter Christians and examine some of the red letters (the words of the Lord Jesus Christ). We read directly from their web site as to their approach and then we apply it to the red letters. I wonder how they feel about the red letters which state that marriage has always been one man and one woman since the beginning? Wait, did Jesus believe in Adam and Eve?

We pause to discuss the individuality of faith. Our faith and our understanding of scripture need continual growth. Hey, I've been wrong about stuff, but that's OK. We're very informal here at BDTAE, but the bottom line is encouraging Christians to make your faith your own. Don't just adopt a "system" or a denomination or a guru. I might get snarky sometimes, but I'm harmless! I'm just a guy, who writes songs, and I hope sometimes I make sense!

We make a few corrections and explanations from recent podcasts and then look at the biblical pattern of stepping into blessings. The gift of resurrection life is free (it is, after all, a gift!) and obtained by faith. Similarly, the special hope of the blessings in the far above the heavens where Christ sits must be entered into by faith as well.