We continue our study of the fruit of the Spirit—the unique qualities of each one and how they fit together to form the singular fruit in a Christian.

Fruits covered:
KINDNESS
GOODNESS
FAITHFULNESS
GENTLENESS
SELF-CONTROL

Part 3 of a 4-episode series.

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The fruit of the Spirit is singular. It’s a package deal. In other words, each one presents itself in the life of a believer, albeit in varying degrees. For the sake of clarity we focus on one at a time, with the recognition that they work together as a whole in a Christian’s life.

Fruits covered:
LOVE
JOY
PEACE
PATIENCE

Part 2 of a 4-episode series.

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On this episode we explore the meaning behind the fruit of the Spirit. It is not a Christian to-do list of active spiritual habits, but a set of characteristics that will naturally grow in the life of a believer and infuse everything they do.

Part 1 of a 4-episode series.

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On Sunday morning, we can often think that all the responsibility resides in the pulpit. We just need to show up. Perhaps we’re a little late, but at least we got our coffee! However, being an expository listener entails much more than relaxing in the pew.

Guests Rick and Keri Whitmire join the show to share how they prepare their minds and hearts to engage with and respond to Sunday sermons.

Resource Recommendation | Listen up!by Christopher Ash

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Should Christ and his gospel be present in every single sermon? To answer this question, one must first understand the purpose of preaching on Sunday morning and the overarching story of Scripture.

Resource Recommendations:
- The Gospel by Numbers by Ligon Duncan
- Preaching Christ in Every Sermon by Fred Malone

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In reformed circles, we hear the term “expository preaching” pretty often. But what does it mean exactly? And how is it different from other styles of preaching?

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We serve a God of order. He is not only creator but sustainer and perfecter of all things, particularly our salvation. When you become a Christian, there are a series of distinct events that occur (and continue to do so) on your road to salvation (which isn’t even the final destination). 

The Ordo Salutis helps believers to reflect on what God has done, what he continues to do in our lives, and what he will do in the future.

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Dating is a relatively new concept in the history of mankind. On top of this, Scripture doesn’t mention anything about it. However, given its normalization in modern culture, what biblical principles should Christians apply to dating?

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Dr. Mark Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College, joins the show to answer questions from you, our listeners.

Purchase Dr. Farnham’s Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian.  He will be the main speaker at our FREE apologetics conference on Saturday, February 24. Mark your calendars!

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Baptism is one of the most universally recognized traditions in the church. But although well-known and widely practiced, baptism varies by denomination, with many debating the proper mode.

However, arguing the method shouldn’t be the starting point of debate. Instead, a more effective approach is to first ask ourselves, “Who gets to be baptized?” We tackle this question and more on this episode.

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