God's Everlasting Word

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Second Timothy 4, 1-8, where, in verse 2, the apostle Paul tells young Timothy to "preach the word; be instant in season out of season: reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine." A whole sermon could be preached on the entire passage…but for today, I want us to focus on Paul's charge to "be instant, in season, out of season." What does that mean exactly? What does the Bible say?

Host:  Alan Caudle

Many years ago, the Jews were departing so far from God and following their own ways, that Jehovah called upon them to stand in the ways and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and they should find rest in their souls. But they said, "We will not walk therein." But, you know, there may have never been a time when people needed to seek the old paths and walk in the true way marked out by the Lord more than today. And that's the topic of this episode: "The Only Safe Way."

Host:  Alan Caudle

We hear a lot today about "Holy Ghost Baptism," especially in some of the denominations. It gets attention in a lot of revivals (especially those who feature the practice of what some people call, "speaking in tongues")...and you'll hear some preachers calling for it. So, I thought we might spend some time in this episode discovering what God's Word says about "Holy Ghost Baptism," if it's possible to experience it today, and how it compares with water baptism, as it's commanded in the Bible.

Host:  Alan Caudle

The Bible is filled with figures, parables, and object lessons to help us understand what God has promised to do for us, if we do what He says. A lot of religious people today simply don’t understand God’splan of salvation and have come up with their own ideas as to what we need to do to be saved from sin. So, for today’s episode, I want us to think about how oursalvation is parallel with, or similar to the salvation of Israel from Egyptian bondage, back during Old Testament times. You know, the apostle Paul said, in Romans 15, verse 4, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning” -- and I believe the topic of today’s lesson fits that statement perfectly.

Host:  Alan Caudle

There may be no greater question that anyone could be asked than, “Why aren’t you a Christian?” And it’s a question that doesn’t come up just once in our lifetime -- it comes to us in every way and at every turn...and it never loses any of its importance. In Acts 26:28, King Agrippa told the apostle Paul, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” You know, a lot of people today say the same thing...and the same question remains for you or those we love -- “Why are you not a Christian?”

Host:  Alan Caudle

There's an expression that says, "We can't all see alike." But, when it comes to the Bible, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, when it comes to religion, God commands us to all see (or believe) alike. How is that possible? What does the Bible say?

Host:  Alan Caudle

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and shared with them that you’re a member of the church of Christ, and had them say something like, “Oh, I’ve heard about that church. You people believe some strange things.” Or if you’re NOT a member, maybe you’ve heard the same from others. Is it true? Are there some strange things about the church of Christ? What does the Bible say?

Host:  Alan Caudle

In the second chapter of Hebrews, beginning with the first verse, we read: “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels is steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; How shall we escape so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him.” What does the Hebrews writer exactly mean when he mentions a “great salvation?”

Host:  Alan Caudle

Have you ever thought about God having a hand...or any other human body part, for that matter? The scriptures tell us He does. But how can that be and what does it mean? What does the Bible say?

Host:  Alan Caudle

In Acts 20:31, we find the apostle Paul exhorting the elders of the first-century church to “watch.” And if it was necessary for Christians to watch back then, it is just as essential for members of the Lord’s body to watch today. But, the question is: for who or what should we watch? What does the Bible say?

Host:  Alan Caudle