Cogitations

Is the church of God or of man? This is a pertinent question during these trying times. If the world were to gauge the answer to this question by your actions what conclusion would it draw? 

How should Christians think about capital punishment? Is it right for a murder to be executed? Take a listen to this episode and let's see what God reveals in His Word. 

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Do our relatives look down on us from Heaven? In this episode we look at two sections of Scripture that should allow us to draw the proper conclusion concerning this question.

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Vacations or vaccinations, that was the question of the day. You are probably familiar with a meme that is being circulated on Facebook that is causing quit the stir. The meme is designed to be deceiving and, I am sure, lighthearted. It reads, I am 100% for mandatory vacations." Of course, most, myself included, people read vaccinations instead of vacations. This made me think of a couple of lessons to ponder from this phenomenon. Take a listen and see what you think. 

Can someone lose their salvation once they obtain it? Take a listen to this podcast episode and let me know what you think. Also, listen to the We Talk Truth podcast episode I have linked here for a longer discussion of this topic.

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In the Old Testament we read of an idol called Nehushtan. This was the bronze serpent that was lifted up in the wilderness to save the people from death when they were bitten by venomous serpents. Sadly, they made an idol and worshiped this thing. Are there things that come from God that we can idolize? Take a listen and let me know what you think. 

In the age of entitlement it may be that we are teaching that once folk check all the boxes that they are entitled to a home in heaven for eternity. Take a listen to this podcast about counting the cost and let me know what you think. 

There are many who conflate the idea of unity, for which Jesus earnestly prayed, with union. Only one of these can be achieved with following the true doctrine of God's Word. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

This is one of the most profound two verses in the Bible. Take a listen and hear some of my cogitations on these two short but powerful verses.