Gaining Christ

What is God’s primary purpose for His people? What is God's primary purpose for you? This episode carefully answers these two important questions biblically explaining how and why ‘gaining Christ’ is God’s principal purpose for His people.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:2, 4, 11, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 63:1-5, Isaiah 55:1-3, Jeremiah 4:22, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 13:44, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:33, John 10:14-15, John 17:3, Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:28-30, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:21, 29, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians

A deep examination of the infinitely impressive identity, power, work, position, supremacy, and rank of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:1-13, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 147:4-5, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:1-11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 28:18, Luke 1:30-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 5:21, John 5:39-40, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 11:35, John 10:14-18, John 14:6, 9, John 19:30, John 17:1-5, Acts 17:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1-4, 8-12, Hebrews 2:10-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, 2 Peter 1:21, Revelation 22:12-13

What is reconciliation with God? Why does every person need reconciliation with God? How does a person become reconciled to God? This episode answers these questions and details how God, in His loving grace, reconciles even the most unworthy of people to Himself. Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 53:5, Romans 3:10-19, Romans 5:1, 6-11, Romans 8:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:13-22, Colossians 1:19-22

A concise explanation of Redemption; including clear detail on what specifically every person needs redemption from, as well as how a person actually is redeemed. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 6:1-13, Exodus 14:1-31, John 8:32-36, Romans 3:23-25, Romans 5:18-19, Romans 6:5-7, 14-18, Romans 7:7-11, Romans 8:1-8, Ephesians 2:1-10, Philippians 3:3-9, Colossians 1:12-14, Colossians 2:23, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 1:18

An often asked question when people realize the truth of God's sovereign grace is: "How do I know if I am chosen by God?"  Or, as some will express, "How do I know for certain that I have received God's eternal grace and I am truly saved?"  Using various Bible passages that speak directly into this subject, this episode outlines the clear evidence shown when God's eternal grace has taken hold in a person's life. Scripture referenced: Psalm 5:7, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 7:21, John 3:3-10, John 12:23-25, John 13:35, John 15:8, 16, Romans 8:14-16, Romans 8:29-30, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, 17, Philippians 1:25, Philippians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10,  2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, James 1:2-4, James 2:14-26, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 3:18, 1 John 5:13  

A careful interaction with the 10 most common questions asked about God's grace in order to further examine the validity of the doctrine.  Some specific questions answered are: Why evangelize if it is God's grace that causes people to believe? What about John 3:16? How do predestination and free work together? Is there grace for people who never hear the gospel? Why doesn't God give grace to everyone? How do I know if I am chosen? Scripture Referenced: Numbers 21:4-9, 1 Kings 17:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Isaiah 46:9-11, Matthew 11:25-26, Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 24:14, Luke 1:15, 44, Luke 4:16-30, John 3:3, John 3:14-16, John 5:21, John 6:44-45, 60-70, John 10:27, John 12:37-40, Acts 13:48, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 9:8-24, Romans 10:12-17, Romans 11:33-36, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 2:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2 Peter 3:1-9  

A detailed explanation of the mystery, cause, and purpose of the incarnation of God. Incarnation is a word not actually scripted in the Bible, but is commonly used to describe the most radical and significant event in all of Scripture; the conception and birth of God the Son into human flesh.  Scripture Reference: Psalm 8:1-8, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-10, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35, John 1:1-4, 14, John 6:38, John 8:58, John 10:11-16, John 14:9, John 17:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:6-8, Colossians 1:15-17, 19, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, 10, Hebrews 2:5-15, 1 Peter 3:18, 22 

A thorough examination of the deepest and most profound layer of God’s grace; the Eternal Covenant. Before time began, God the Father and God the Son promised and secured every detail of the gracious plan of eternal life. Explained also is the often-shocking truth of what motivated God to give His eternal grace to anyone at all.  Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 55:8-9, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 11:25-28, Matthew 20:28, Luke 10:20, Luke 15:1-10, John 3:3-10, John 5:21, John 6:35-40, 44, 63, 65, John 10:14-16, 24-30, John 15:9, 13, 16, John 17:1-2, 6, 9, 23-24, Acts 2:23, Acts 4:27-28, Acts 9:1-19, Acts 13:48, Acts 16:14, Romans 1:6-7, 16-17, Romans 8:29-30, 38-39, Romans 9:8-16, Romans 11:33, Galatians 1:15, Ephesians 1:4-10, 11-12, 13-14, Ephesians 3:4-6, 18-19, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 3:8-9, Philippians 4:3, Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 2:19, Titus 1:1-2, Hebrews 12:23, 1 Peter 1:12, 19-20, 1 John 2:19, Revelation 20:12-15, Revelation 21:26-27

What is 'Justification'? How is a person justified?  What must we do to receive justification?  This episode answers these questions, and furthermore explains why justification makes a person perfectly righteous in the eyes and judgment of God. Suggested Scripture: Genesis 15:6, Job 15:14, Isaiah 53:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:10-12, 20-28, Romans 4:1-6, Romans 5:1, 14-19, Romans 8:1-4, 30, 33, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:6-11, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 10:11-14, James 2:10

Bible Big Words is a new episode series that provides concise definitions of important biblical words to encourage the listener in the truth of God. In this first episode, we explain the meaning and significance of “sanctification,” including detail on how a person actually gets sanctified.