A biblical explanation of free will. Specifically answered is: What is free will? Who has free will? What causes a person to have or not have free will? What influences does God have upon free will? Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 4:1-10, Luke 18:18-30, John 3:1-10, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 8:31-36, John 11:1-44, Acts 7:54-8:3, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 5:1-10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 7:7-24, Romans 8:1-9, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:6-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14-16, 17-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:12-13, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, 2 Peter 3:1-9, 1 John 5:19

In Psalm 23, David illustratively describes the profoundly rich results of God's loving favor saturating his life. In this episode, we carefully analyze this well-known Psalm to encourage the listener to seek and enjoy the same rich blessings that God provided David. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 15:6, Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Samuel 13:14, 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-23, Job 19:25-27, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 51:1-17, Psalm 65:1-5, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 61:10, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 26:36-42, John 5:21, John 8:56-58, John 14:6, 27, John 15:18-19, John 16:33, Acts 2:22-35, Acts 4:12, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-26, Romans 5:1-11, Romans 8:1-8, Romans 9:1-18, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:3-21, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, Hebrews 9:27, 1 John 4:7-19, Revelation 12:12-17

Considering the bizarre events within the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, this episode details how God responds when people deliberately mock God, reject God, or assertively deny His authority. Also explained is how God mercifully responds when even the vilest of sinners repents and trusts and follows Jesus. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:25, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 37:12-13, Psalm 59:5-8, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-5, 14, John 3:35, Acts 2:22-41, Acts 3:11-23, Acts 4:12, Acts 4:23-31, Romans 1:18-28, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20,

Who is a saint? What is a saint? How does a person become a saint? What are the privileges and powers of a saint? This episode answers these important

Who is a saint? What is a saint? How does a person become a saint? What are the status and privileges of being a saint? This episode answers these important questions, and exposes some of the most hurtful false teachings that counter God's truth and deceive many from enjoying the favor, forgiveness, security, and peace of the finished work of Christ and eternal life with God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 20:1-21, Deuteronomy 5:1-21, 2 Kings 22:16-17, Psalm 16:3, Psalm 34:9, Isaiah 8:11-21, Isaiah 44:9-11, Isaiah 61:10, Daniel 7:18, Matthew 7:15, John 10:14-15, 27, John 15:5-16, John 17:2-3, Romans 1:1-7, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 1:1, Ephesians 3:12, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, 1 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 1:9, James 5:16-17,

A biblical investigation into the 'new heavens and new earth' promised by God, including explanatory detail on 1) what specifically are the new heavens and new earth, 2) how and when will the new heavens and earth come into existence, 3) what will be their impact upon our current heavens and earth, 4) what will be their function in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, and 5) what are the implications of the new heavens and new earth to you and me today. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 9:8-11, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 66:1, Isaiah 66:15-16, Isaiah 6:22, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, Matthew 6:28-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:27-31, Matthew 24:35, Luke 12:32, John 14:6, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:7, 2 Timothy 1:8-9, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 12:26-28, 1 Peter 1:13, 14-16, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 2 Peter 3:7, 10-13, Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:1-5

If every believer in Christ will eternally reside with God in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven, what then are God’s plans for our current earth and universe?  Using graphic details expressed in the Bible, this episode carefully answers this important question and furthermore explains how and when God will fulfill His plans.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Job 1:21, Isaiah 45:12, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 66:22, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:23-33, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:27-31, Matthew 24:35, Matthew 24:36-51, John 1:1-4, 14, John 3:3, John 15:8, 16, John 18:36, Acts 17:30-31, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Philippians 3:18-21, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:7, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:8-12, Hebrews 12:26-28, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Revelation 6:15, Revelation 16:15,Revelation 21: 1-5, 22-24

A biblical description of the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, including stunning details on the visuals, splendor, perfections, treasures, experiences, emotions, duration, and location of God's Eternal Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Exodus 33:20, Job 1:21, Psalm 16:6, 11, Psalm 23:6, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 53:12, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 22:30, Matthew 25:34, Luke 12:32, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, 6, John 15:9 (incorrectly cited as John 15:8 in audio), John 17:5, John 17:23, 24, Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 35-57, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 12:3-4, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 2:6-7, Ephesians 3:8, Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 1:13, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Timothy 6:7, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 16-18, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:18-29, Hebrews 13:14, Revelation 4:1-8, Revelation 5:11 (incorrectly cited as Hebrews 5:11 in audio), Revelation 7:9-11, Revelation 20:10-15, Revelation 21:1-4, 15-23, Revelation 22:3-5

In Philippians 3:20, the Bible states, "Our citizenship is in Heaven." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this profound verse as well as the valuable application of it to those who trust in Christ. Included, for the listener's encouragement and protection, are some of the more popular false messages that mislead many from properly understanding and living faithfully to the truths of this verse. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-3:20, Job 1:21, Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, 14, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 10:20, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:33, Luke 24:46-49, John 3:3-8, John 14:2-3, John 15:5, 16, John 17:14, John 18:36, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 3:11-26, Acts 4:1-31, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:17-17, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 3:12, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 6:10-12, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:14-15, Philippians 3:18-21, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 10:34, Hebrews 11:10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:22-29, 1 Timothy 6:7-10, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Titus 2:11-14, James 4:4, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 John 2:15, 17, 1 John 5:19

In Matthew 13:44, Jesus says, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”  This episode explains what Jesus means by this intriguing statement by carefully answering these questions: 1) What is the Kingdom of Heaven? 2) How is the Kingdom of Heaven like a treasure?  3) How and why is the Kingdom hidden?  4) How is the Kingdom found?  5) How is the Kingdom owned- in other words, what does it mean that the man "joyfully sells all that he has and buys the field”?  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-11, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 4:17-21, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 12:32, Luke 14:25-33, John 3:1-8, John 6:63 (incorrectly cited as John 6:33 in audio), John 10:27-30, John 12:24-26, John 15:8, 12-13, 16-17, John 18:36, Romans 1:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:6-14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:7-10, Colossians 1:11-14, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:3-7, 1 John 4:7-11