In this episode I interview Ed Daniel, an elder at the Chapel Grove Church of Christ. He shows from the Bible how much the scripture has to say about this spiritual discipline that has really been a neglected topic of discussion in many circles. We theorize as to why it is so infrequently discussed, but more importantly we discuss the spiritual benefits of it and some practical considerations for our listeners who will take this subject seriously.

In this study we ask and answer the question, "What is legalism?" This phrase gets thrown around as a buzzword and a cancel term, but rarely does anyone define what they mean by it? In this study we discover four different definitions that the phrase operates under, and we try our best to establish which one is the best definition to go with.

***Correction*** the last audio clip attributed to John MacArthur in this video is John Piper and NOT John MacArthur.

Video/Audio Citations

What Is Legalism? by John MacArthur

https://youtu.be/ERtm1z_KIS0

What Does Matthew 19:9 Mean? Marriage and Divorce by Radically Christian

https://youtu.be/9rbcvdwuekk

How Legalistic Christians Read the Bible

https://youtu.be/15W079jsums

Consistent Spiritual Discipline Is NOT Legalism by John Piper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJG8EWLEjQo&t=1s

Why I Left the Church of Christ by Amber Head

https://youtu.be/0NvDOGrMdgs

In this episode we discuss the biblical doctrine of justification by faith which is very important to establish before our next episode discussion about legalism. For a helpful flow to the episode, here are the six main points to the discussion on justification by faithfulness.

1. False Assumptions
2. Grace as a Free Gift
3. Faith as Faithfulness
4. Declared Righteousness
5. Self-Righteousness
6. Does the system of justification negate the necessity of keeping law?

Episode Time Stops

1:38- Sunday Lunch Indulgences

2:37- The Main Dish: What Does It Mean to be Justified by Grace Through Faithfulness?

39:22- Foot In Mouth Syndrome

In Matthew 5:27-28 there is a famous statement of Jesus which reads, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’  But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." As a result of Jesus' wording in this passage and other scriptures about divorce being scriptural on the grounds of "adultery" (i.e., Matt. 19:9), many people question whether or not a spouse looking at porn is scriptural ground for divorcing them. Nathan Battey joins the show to share his insights on the subject.

For a full version of Nathan's presentation, the link below will take you to his website which is a full sermon recording.

https://www.christianresearcher.com/articles/except-for-fornication-is-adultery-of-the-heart-scriptural-grounds-for-divorce?fbclid=IwAR0QCtYM6cXHsS4MxHSGZsZ7552CymjSWapYSTtfYGoAJRTDFRVkLh3KXgk

2:51- Bible Stories: King David Avenges the Gibeonites

8:20- Commercial for PDA Therapy

9:33- The Main Dish: Why Expository Preaching Is a Must

2:36- Bible Stories: Elisha's Servant Sees

8:40- Southern Phraseology

10:00- The Main Dish: The Either-Or Fallacy. In this episode we talk about a very common argument fallacy that, once you understand what it is, you will start hearing it all the time. Learn how people often falsely present the interpretation options to a scripture as only having two logical options, when in fact that may or may not be the case. We discuss six passages specifically in teaching this fallacy.

In this episode we welcome back guest Chance Dyer to talk about his spiritual transformation journey by comparing what he knew about God and the Bible from before he was a Christian to now two years later. There's a lot to consume here as we examine "How God Changed My Thinking."

3:51 Bible Stories: Jesus Walks on Water

7:22 The Main Dish w/ Chance Dyer

3:50- Bible Stories (Jesus Walks on Water)

7:27- The Main Dish w/ Chance Dyer

In this episode I interview Trever Calvert for the first time as we talk about the finer details of building spiritual habits.

1:45- The Main Dish (Interview w/ Trever)

This episode only has a Main Dish, no other segments. This is more of a tribute to a good friend and brother-in-Christ: Wayne Wildes. I (Aaron) share four things that Wayne taught me about life that were really teaching points about how to better evangelize to people.