Gaining Christ

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

How does a person experience the immeasurable greatness of God's power working in their life? This episode answers that question providing detail on the characteristics and behaviors that most yield God's power to abundantly work in and through an individual. Included are the activities that most inhibit a person from experiencing the power of God. Scripture referenced: Genesis 6:5-8:19, Genesis 22:1-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 3:1-17, Joshua 6:1-25, Joshua 10:12-14, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Psalm 16:1-2, 5-11, Psalm 23:1, 6, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 66:15-16, 22-24, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Ezekiel 36:22-26, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 13:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 12:32, Luke 24:44-49, John 14:12, John 15:5-16, John 17:1-19, John 21:15-17, Acts 2:1-47, Acts 4:23-31, Acts 16:11-34, Acts 20:24, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Corinthians 3:9-14, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (incorrectly cited as 2 Cor. 2 in audio), Galatians 1:10, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:16-19, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 4:7, 11-16, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 3:13-14, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, 2 Timothy 2:3, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:3-7, James 4:6, James 5:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-11, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 3:9-10

While preaching to a large crowd of people, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." What does Jesus mean by this monumental statement? To whom specifically is this statement applied? What are those as lights actually expected to do? In this episode we answer these questions in order to encourage the listener in his or her faithfulness to God and most vital service to a needy world. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 5:20, Matthew 4:18-22, 23-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 10:2, Luke 24:46-49, John 1:1-13, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 8:31-36, John 12:46, John 14:12, John 15:5-8, 13, 16, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 17:24-27, Acts 26:12-18, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:1-6, Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, Colossians 1:13, Titus 2;11-14, 1 Peter 1:3, 14-19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1 John 5:19

One of the most beautiful stories recorded in the Bible is the story of King David's extreme grace to a crippled man named Mephibosheth. In this episode we review this heartwarming event and show how David's loving kindness to Mephibosheth is highly illustrative of Christ's loving kindness to sinners who receive His salvation. Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 1 Samuel 18:1-16, 1 Samuel 20:13-17, 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Psalm 23:5-6, Ephesians 1:3-8, Ephesians 2:1-6, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 13:20, Revelation 19:9