Evidence and Answers

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to two men who went up to the temple to pray, a self-righteous Pharisee and a humble tax collector. This parable not only teaches us what true righteousness is all about, it also warns us against falling into the sin of self-righteousness. How do you know if you have become self-righteous? In a sermon Pat presented in Manila at Grace Gospel Church North, Pat shares on the dangers and signs of self-righteousness and how to be truly righteous before God.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to two men who went up to the temple to pray, a self righteous Pharisee and a humble tax collector. The two men were polar opposites in the Jewish community. One belonged to the most spiritual and holy group while the other was part of the most hated and despised profession. However, one was righteous before God and the other was rejected by God. In a message Pat gave at Grace Gospel Church North, in Manila, Pat shows how Jesus explained the difference between true righteousness and false self-righteousness.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Paul commands us to “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Discover why this is so important in the life of every person and the tremendous power there is in an attitude of gratitude.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Paul commands, “Be joyful always.” Is this possible? How can a believer be joyful even in difficult times? Discover the secret to lasting joy as Pat presents the biblical foundations for joy.

Joe Onosai was a highly recruited high school football star. After a decorated collegiate career, he was drafted by the team he had always dreamed of playing for, the Dallas Cowboys. However, just two weeks before the season, his dream career came to a tragic end. Listen to Joe’s struggle with disappointment and depression and how his faith in Christ helped him turn a tragedy into a triumph for Christ.

Mary Baxter and Bill Weise have written bestselling books describing their visions of hell. How do their experiences compare with biblical teaching? Listen as Pat presents a biblical critique of their experience and you make the decision.

Two recent bestselling books are 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven is For Real. How do their experiences compare with biblical teachings? Should we embrace their experience or should we approach with caution? Listen as Pat presents a biblical evaluation of their experiences and you decide.

One of the first books that began the popularity of stories on trips to heaven was, Embraced by The Light by Bettie Eadie. Many Christians embraced her story. Listen as Pat presents a biblical evaluation of her experience.

There are many bestselling books about people who have died and gone to heaven or hell. What are we to make of these experiences? Do their descriptions of heaven and hell match up with the Bible? Listen as Pat explains Near Death Experiences and what they prove and do not prove.

The popular media highlights statistics that show there has been a notable spike in gender dysphoria. What are the reasons behind this surge in those who identify as transgender? How is gender dysphoria treated? What are the effects of these treatments? How does scientific research and Biblical teaching align or differ on gender identity? Join Pat and his guest, neuroradiologist Dr. Steven Willing, an expert in the human brain as they discuss what the latest scientific research shows about transgenderism and gender dysphoria.