Gaining Christ

If God’s eternal judgment is coming upon our world, and the Lord Jesus Christ is mankind's only hope for salvation, the question is: Does there exist any secondary chance for forgiveness and eternal life for anyone who is never united to Christ in faith during their lifetime or dies with the guilt of some sin still on their record?  This episode carefully answers this question and evaluates the most common doctrinal assertions that curiously claim the answer is yes.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1-3, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 Kings 18:17-30, Psalm 95:7-11, Isaiah 8:11-19, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 53:5, Jeremiah 7:18-20, 30-33, Jeremiah 19:4-5, Jeremiah 32:31-35, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 24:4-14, 35-44, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:20-23, Luke 1:15, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 23:43, John 3:3-10, John 5:28-29, John 8:24, John 10:7-9, 19-20, John 14:6, John 15:16, John 19:30, Acts 4:11-12, Acts 17:24-26, Acts 19:21-34, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:18, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:21-23, Philippians 3:1-11, 20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Hebrews 3:7-19, Hebrews 4:1-7, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:11-18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:7-12, Revelation 6:15-17.  Other sources referenced: Catholic Apocrypha; 2 Maccabees 12:39-46, Catechism of the Catholic Church; Article 12; Section 3; 1030-1032, catholicculture.org, catholic.com, catholiccompany.com, newadvent.org, Wikipedia.org

A deep examination of God’s ultimate warning to mankind, namely, the inevitable judgment of God that is coming upon our world.  Many are completely unaware of God’s coming judgment.  Others ignore it, deny it, or push this truth aside in favor of more mind-soothing theories. In love, we strongly encourage this message as we biblically describe the shocking details of God’s impending judgment.  Included are God’s explanations on 1) Why God’s judgment is coming, 2) How God's judgment is coming, 3) When God’s judgment is coming, 4) Upon whom God’s judgment is coming, and 5) What God has graciously provided as mankind’s only rescue from this eternally devastating event.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Genesis 6:5-7:24, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 7:11-13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:5, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Isaiah 13:6-13 (incorrectly cited as Isaiah 9 in audio), Isaiah 45:5, Isaiah 46:9, Isaiah 53:5, 10, Isaiah 66:15-16, Jeremiah 17:5, Daniel 12:2, Matthew 3:9-10, 16-17, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 13:41-42, 47-50, Matthew 17:1-5, Matthew 24:3-14, 27-31, 36-44, Matthew 25:24-30, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 13:1-5, Luke 18:18-30, John 5:21-29, John 10:10, John 14:6, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-32, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, Romans 9:6-8, 20, 27, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Ephesians 5:5-6, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 10:31 (incorrectly cited as Heb. 11:31 in audio), Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 6:14-17, Revelation 12:12, Revelation 16:15, Revelation 20:10 (incorrectly cited as Rev. 19:10 in audio), Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 22:20

What is 'Glorification'? What happens to a person at glorification? What is the significance of glorification? When will glorification occur? This episode answers these questions and provides biblical detail on what a person will experience, look like, and do when the climactic day of glory comes. Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:6-8, Exodus 33:17- 20, Daniel 12:1-3, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 17:1-8, Matthew 25:31-34, Luke 4:28-30, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 24:13-45, John 6:18-21, John 17:1-5, 24, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 1:9-18

A concise definition of ‘Atonement’ including illustrative detail of what specifically happens in atonement, what God has done to accomplish atonement, and how a person receives atonement. Scripture referenced: Exodus 19:1-8, Exodus 20:1-21, Leviticus 16:1-34, Leviticus 17:11, Isaiah 53:5-11, Romans 3:21-25,

A clear biblical description of what is a Christian, including detail on what makes a person a Christian, what specifically a Christian does and why a they actually do it.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 16:11, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Matthew 4:17, 18-22, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Matthew 28:19, Luke 5:33-35, Luke 6:22-23, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 14:26-33, John 3:3, John 8:32-36, John 12:24-26, John 13:38-39, John 14:1-6, John 15:5-8, 12-13, 16-17, John 17:6, 14, 24, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 11:26, Acts 20:24,  Romans 5:10, Romans 6:17-18, Romans 8:1-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (incorrectly cited as 1 Cor. 16 in audio), 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17, Galatians 5:19-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 1:6, 21, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:8-21, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 1:8-12, Hebrews 11;8-10, 13-16, Hebrews 12:1-4, 26-29, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:7-13, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 3:15-16

What is Pentecost? What spectacular event occurred on Pentecost? What is the infinite significance of Pentecost to you and me today? This episode answers these questions and provides a deep examination of the Jewish Festival of Harvest in 35 AD when Christ baptized his disciples with the Holy Spirit and overwhelmed them with new spiritual life, brand new hearts, steadfast faith, security for Heaven, gifts for ministry, and exceedingly abundant power. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Chronicles 17:2, 11-15, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 51:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Joel 2:28-31, Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 24:36-49, John 3:8, John 7:37-39, John 10:14-16, 27-28, John 14:1-9, John 14:12, John 14:23, John 15:5-8, John 16:7, 13-15, John 17:3, John 20:24-29, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-47, 2 Peter 1:21

A clear definition and explanation of Baptism; including critical detail on the power of baptism, what actually happens to a person when they are baptized, and why it is crucial to understand the truth about baptism.  Scripture Referenced: Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 28:18-19, Mark 10:38, Luke 3:7-9, 15-17, Luke 12:50, John 3:3-8, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 19:4, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 3:3-7

A clear definition and explanation of Baptism; including detail on the power of baptism, what actually happens to a person when they are baptized, and why it is so crucial to understand the truth about baptism.  Scripture Referenced: Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 28:18-19, Mark 10:38, Luke 3:7-9, 15-17, Luke 12:50, John 3:3-8, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, 14-21, 32-41, Acts 19:4, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:3-9, Titus 3:3-7. Please note that at minute 10:30 of the audio, Brig inadvertently states that “water baptism is a spiritual cleansing and physical submersion into water.” What Brig intended to say is; “water baptism is a 'physical cleansing' and physical submersion into water.”

What is truth? What is the actual meaning of truth? What are the most devastating counterfeit truths in our world today? This episode answers these questions and further explains the origin and intent of counterfeit truths, the reasons for mankind's vulnerability to false truths, and the paramount value of knowing the truth.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:5-17, Genesis 3:1-8, Exodus 3:13-17, 1 Kings 18:17-40, Job 38:4, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 50:21, Psalm 96:4-5, Psalm 147:4-5, Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 2:1-11, 12:13, Isaiah 45:5-7, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 48:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 7:13-14, 15-20, Matthew 7: 21-23, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 13:47-50, Luke 9:23-25, John 1:17, John 3:3-8, John 5:21, John 6:28-29, 44-45, 63, John 8:31-32, John 8:42-44, John 10:14-15, 27, John 14:6, John 15:13, 16, John 17:3, John 17:17, John 18:37-38, Acts 4:12, Acts 17:24-26 (incorrectly cited as Acts 17:14 in audio), 30-31, Acts 19:18-20, Romans 1:18-25, Romans 3:10-18, 20-24, Romans 9:11-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Philippians 3:8-10, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4-5, 8-10, Ephesians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Titus 1:2 (incorrectly cited as Titus 1:9 in audio), 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 20:11-15

Why is Jesus called "our Passover Lamb” in the Bible?  By examining the spectacular details of the first Passover that God graciously gave Israel in 1450 BC, this episode highlights the beautiful ways in which Christ Jesus parallels and yet far more surpasses the original as God's ultimate Passover Lamb. Scripture referenced: Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 12:1-51, Exodus 14:1-31, Isaiah 9:6 (incorrectly cited as Isaiah 6 in audio), Isaiah 53:5-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 11:19, Luke 9:22, John 1:14, John 1:29, John 6:35, 51-58, John 8:12, John 10:7, 9, 14, John 13:34, John 14:5-6, 13-15, John 19:32-33, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10, 1 Peter 1:18-20, Titus 1:1-2