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In Episode 85, we dive into a more festive topic, however it is not as merry as you think! We take a different approach to what you commonly might around this time of the year and investigate the almost forgotten, dark underbelly of the Christmas tale about, ‘The King Who Almost Killed Christmas’.

Whilst this is a story we don’t share very often, the meanings behind, ‘The King Who Almost Killed Christmas’ is quite profound. It contains five major lessons that’ll deepen our relationship with God, and in the long run is an important message we all need to hear.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. Who is the King who Almost Killed Christmas? [01:41]
3. Lesson 1: We Are Ultimately Defined by What We Do with Jesus [04:27]
4. Lesson 2: We Have Nobody to Blame if We Reject Jesus [07:14]
5. Lesson 3: Some Will Not Embrace Jesus, No Matter What Testimony We Offer [08:56]
6. Lesson 4: All Must be Invited and Summoned to Him [11:05]
7. Lesson 5: You Can’t Break Jesus or God’s Word or Truth [13:11]
8. Outro [15:27]

Biblical references:

• Mathew 2:16-18
• Romans 1:20
• Luke 16:31
• John 7:5
• Titus 2:10
• Romans 10:14
• Luke 2:1-20

Book References:

Chaos: As Goes the Church So Goes the World

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946654221/

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men 

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

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About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●      Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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In Episode 84, we discuss about having a philosophy when it comes to spiritual growth. Whilst some members of the Christian community refer this to Discipleship, we instead offer you a new philosophy to adopt called the Grace Pathway. 

Unfortunately, most Christians learn their Christianity in bits and pieces with a few bible studies, sermons, and books. The solution is to have a coherent and biblical pattern of spiritual growth, which is the Grace Pathway.

Having a philosophy of spiritual growth is super important, and links to everything. If a church or ministry are not about getting individuals saved, grown up and activated in the church, then what is the purpose?

If you’re someone who’s wanting to get a better understanding on spiritual growth, or a pastor wanting to create impactful changes to their church, this is episode for you!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. The Importance of Having a Philosophy of Spiritual Growth [04:30]
3. What is The Grace Pathway? [06:54]
4. Milestone One: God Serves You [10:40]
5. Milestone Two: God Blesses You [13:21]
6. Milestone Three: God Grows You [19:27]
7. Milestone Four: God Uses You [25:49]
8. Final Thoughts [30:02]
9. Outro [32:29]

Biblical references:

• Luke 10:27

Book References:

Chaos: As Goes the Church So Goes the World

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946654221/

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men 

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

●      Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●      Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●      Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●      Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

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In Episode 83, we talked about the Antichrist. We’re watching Bible prophecy unfold before our very own eyes, and one of the key elements of Bible prophecy is this person called the Antichrist. So, it is important that we know something of what the Bible says about the Antichrist. 

Knowing about the Antichrist will erase a lot of confusion and can possibly save you from a lot of pain in your life as you go down dangerous and deceptive pathways. It can also teach you the art of discernment, and how to separate good from evil.

We also touch base on Satan and his motives, the world system and what it all means, and then wrapping it altogether with the Antichrist, his motives, goals and where he is placed within the pages of the Bible.

If you’re trying to make sense of the world around you, if you’re wanting to know more about Biblical doctrines concerning the Antichrist, this is an essential episode for you!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. What is Satan and What is His Motive?  [03:53]
3. The Different Names of Satan [09:23]
4. Who is the Antichrist?  [11:35]
5. Lewis Sperry Chafer’s Take on the Antichrist [19:53]
6. Scripture Verses on the Antichrist [22:28]
7. Outro [31:00]

Biblical References:

• Isaiah 12:14
• 2 Corinthians 11:14
• Matthew 4:10
• Matthew 4:01
• 2 Corinthians 4:4
• John 12:41
• Revelations 12:19
• Matthew 25:41
• Revelations 12:7
• Revelations 12:8
• Revelations 12:9
• Ephesians 6:12
• Ephesians 6:13
• 1 John 2:15
• 1 John 2:16
• 1 John 2:17
• 1 John 2:18
• 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
• Revelations 11:7
• Daniel 7:8
• Matthew 24:24
• Isaiah 5:20

Book Reference:

Chaos: As Goes the Church So Goes the World

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946654221/

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men 

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

●      Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●      Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●      Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●      Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

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In Episode 82, we talked specifically about worship music in our churches. We introduce the philosophy of worship music, which is called Content-Based Worship. Diving in deep into this philosophy will grant you a better understanding of the relationship between the musical portion of a worship service and the rest of the service, especially the preaching.

There are existing issues within contemporary Christian worship music. There is shallow theology, a lot of repetitiveness, but most importantly, the music is too generic and can be played around the globe sounding like it’s ‘Christian music’, when it isn’t. We want just as big of an impact with our music compared to the rest of our church.

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. What is Worship? [04:12]
3. Worship Music & It’s Goal [06:00]
4. What Worship Music is Not About  [08:12]
5. The Top Ten Qualities of a CBW Song [11:58]
6. Why You Should Consider Using Throwback CBW Songs [22:41]
7. Outro [24:00]

Book Reference: Alpha Christians https://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Christians-Manifesto-Bill-Giovannetti-ebook

●      Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●      Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●      Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●      Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

●      Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 81, we talked about a topic that’s not a ‘feel good’ one. It’s not popular within the Christian community, but it is a deep Bible truth that is foundational to everything else. The Wrath of God himself. We hope that you feel that by the time we’re done. 

Once you erase the Wrath of God or diminish it or try to hide it, you create way more problems to your own heart, your psychology, and our Universe, more than you think you can solve. Also, If you know the modern hymn “In Christ Alone” we have a story about that song that you probably didn’t know about until now.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. The Story Behind “In Christ Alone” [05:28]
3. What Does the Bible Say About the Wrath of God? [07:55]
4. The Distributive & Remunerative Justice of God [12:16]
5. Shying Away from the Wrath of God [20:04]
6. Why We Should Thank God for His Wrath [23:10]
7. Outro [27:53]

Biblical References:

• Jeremiah 21:5
• Romans 1:18
• Galatians 6:7
• Romans 3:10
• 2king 22:13
• Psalm 2:12
• John 3:36
• Roman 1:18
• Roman 2:8
• Ephesians 5:6
• Psalms 50:21
• Psalms 97:12
• Deuteronomy 32:43
• Revelation 19:1-3

Book Reference:

Chaos: As Goes the Church So Goes the World

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946654221/

●    Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●    Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●    Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●    Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

●    Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 80, we dive into a deeper understanding of God’s word, and how to interpret it. We obviously talk about biblical interpretation, but we also go beyond that. We’re going deeper together in this episode, going through visual pages of the Bible, looking at charts, and some Greek words. Specifically, we investigate the famous ‘love’ part of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, 10, 11, and 12!

What is it about love that is being said here? We’re going to show you some things about this chapter in the Bible that we guarantee you’ve never seen or been taught before. Once you see it, you won’t be able to unsee it!

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. Variations of “The Perfect Thing” and What Is It? [04:48]
3. The Translation of Spiritual Maturity & ‘In Part’ in connection to Teleos [10:59]
4. Interpreting Translations in 1 Corinthians 13 [15:11]
5. Superficiality vs Intimacy [26:13]
6. Summary [29:08]
7. Outro [30:39]

Biblical References:

• 1 Corinthians 13:10
• 1 Corinthians 13:11
• 1 Corinthians 13:12
• 1 Corinthians 13:13
• Romans 10:14
• Acts 2:41
• Acts 4:4

Book References:

The Englishman’s Greek Concordance of the New Testament

https://www.amazon.com/Englishmans-Greek-Concordance-New-Testament/dp/1565632079

Alpha Christians

https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Alpha_Christians.html?id=O9ShzgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y  

●    Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●    Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●    Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●    Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

●    Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 79, we talk about the Second Coming of Christ. Being a debatable topic, we specifically dive into the millennial reign of Christ; not so much as establishing the doctrine, as well as defending it. 

We also discuss why Premillennialism matters. Unfortunately, so many students of scripture are really just giving up. They look at scripture and go, “Wow, that’s hard,” and decide to turn away from it, seeing competing viewpoints and see the whole thing as a disastrous mess. 

The sad thing about that is that it’s going to create a meaningless church that has no power to have an impact on culture and entice people to eternal life through the Gospel and faith alone. So this is why Premillennialism matters, the view that Jesus is coming again to establish his kingdom and coming before does so as well. 

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. It’s Okay to Have a Different Perspective [02:33]
3. What is Premillennialism? [04:01]
4. Why is Premillennialism a Topic Today? [09:36]
5. Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Abandon Premillennialism [12:37]
6. Outro [35:30]

Biblical References:

• Revelations 20
• Jeremiah 23:5
• 2 Corinthians 4:4
• 1 John 5:19
• Proverbs 22:28

●  Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●  Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●  Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

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In Episode 78, we talked about the act of giving talks to the Christian community, specifically on the topic of practical application and rethinking that application in a refined manner. If you lead a men’s group or a women’s bible study or a youth group or a retreat; and you’re thinking you’re going to share a message – listen up.

How we think about the practical application and how we think about the ways God changes lives is currently messed up. With this new framework, you’ll be able to approach practical application more effectively that actively benefits the Christian group you lead.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. What is Applicational Part of a Message? [04:10]
3. The Fallen Condition Statement [12:52]
4. The Fallen Condition Framework [21:30]
5. Labels [22:28]
6. Lies [24:15]
7. Legalisms [26:04]
8. Framework Application Summary [27:14]
9. Outro [28:32]

Biblical References:

·        Romans 12:2

·        Gal 5:1

·        John 8:44

·        Tim 4:1

●    Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

●    Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●    Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●    Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

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In Episode 77, we talked about gaining a deeper understanding of God and his work in the world today, specifically the link between evangelism and being evangelical. We hone in on a statement made by John Wilbur Chapman, who quotes, “If you’re not evangelistic, you’re not evangelical” as the foundation of this podcast.

Although this is a topic that may cause a stir amongst the Christian community, it is something that we should take a stand and share with others. Priority number one in the church is the Great Commission, which is to save those who are lost.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. “If a church is not evangelistic, it will soon cease to be evangelical.” [02:09]
3. Evangelist VS Evangelical: What Do They Mean and How They Relate [04:59]
4. To Be Evangelical [10:20]
5. Evangelism is Dead [15:19]
6. The Consequences of Demoting Evangelism as First Priority [21:12]
7. How We Can Be More Evangelistic [32:19]
8. Outro [35:49]

Biblical References:

• Luke 14:23
• Luke 24:47
• John 10:21
• John 4:14
• Acts 1:8
• Romans 10:13
• Romans 10:14
• Acts 2:41
• Acts 4:4

Book Reference:

Present-Day Evangelism by John Wilbur Chapman

https://www.amazon.com/Present-Day-Evangelism-John-Wilbur-Chapman/dp/1437092691

● Enjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/i0ogjjcu

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

● Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

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In Episode 76, we talk about the transmission of biblical texts in the New Testament. Transmission refers to how an original text (e.g. Paul’s Letter to the Romans) has been copied and duplicated through the ages to what we have today.

Unfortunately, there is a widespread perception that the Bible is just a messy copy of multiple copies, therefore making it an unreliable source. This is far from the truth, which is why it’s important that we learn and understand the transmission of biblical information.

So, if you’ve ever been faced with this argument in a discussion or have your own doubts, then today’s episode is for you.

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Video Timestamps:

1. Introduction [00:00]
2. What is Biblical Transmission? [03:44]
3. Scribes & Copyists [05:26]
4. Rules of the Scribes for the Old Testament [08:03]
5. Archaeological Discoveries of Biblical Text [14:27]
6. The Variations of Biblical Text [18:17]
7. Biblical Transmission Summary & Outro [25:05]

Audio Timestamps:

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About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

● Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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