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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - October 19th - Galatians 4:6-7

    Galatians 4:6-7

    Because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.

    When I hear the word ‘father’, I immediately think of my own father. We probably all do. I think of a gentle and kind Christian man. He was a businessman and a busy member of our church, and he was always absolutely devoted to my mother and his four children. He died a few years ago, and I thank God for him. I am well aware that the word ‘father’ can trigger completely different reactions. For some people, it reminds them of someone who was cruel, dismissive and rude to them. Does that mean we should stop referring to God as a father? I don’t believe so. A number of people who have had a bad experience of fatherhood have told me how they desperately needed to know that they had a father, a heavenly Father, who was completely faithful and loving to them. Whatever experience we have had of human fatherhood, our fathers have not been perfect. Only God himself offers us that kind of fatherhood.
    Now that we are fully a part of God’s family, we have the incredible privilege of calling God Abba. The word comes from Aramaic, Jesus’ mother tongue, and is a word of extreme intimacy, similar to ‘daddy’. How amazing that we can address the creator of the universe with such familiarity, but that is the consequence of being children of God! We have a completely new status and security.
    It’s helpful to think of our relationship with God as forming the foundations of life. No building can stand for long if it hasn’t got firm foundations, but if they are in place, the building can grow strongly and securely. Life is no different. When we are clear about our unchangeable relationship with God our Father, we can build all other relationships and plans with confidence.

    Question

    How helpful do you find it that you are able to call God ‘Abba’?

    Prayer

    Abba Father, thank you for the love and security that you give me. Help me to build the whole of my life on the relationship that I have with you. Amen

    4 min
  • Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Best of BAM Q&A: Natural Disasters, Sinning in Dreams, and Faith
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:

    Are natural disasters a sign of the end times? Ben - St. Louis, MO (0:52)
    Do you believe in the Rapture? Richard - Aurora, CO (3:37)
    Must we confess sins that we commit in our dreams? John - Topeka, KS (5:17)
    What is the origin of the races? Michael - Calgary, AB (6:58)
    What is the biblical view of predestination? Is it based on God’s foreknowledge? Wes - Memphis, TN (15:13)
    Will all our prayers be answered if we have enough faith? Madison - Columbia, MD (19:32)
    29 min
  • Win Today - A Kindness Surprise

    Kindness starts in the heart! Donna Amidon shares how taking a little time to consider God’s love can create a river of kindness that flows from your heart, spilling out joy to the people around you! 

    As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

    Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

    Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

    Yours with a gift of any amount.

    Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

    4 min
  • Allen Jackson Ministries - #708: Israel, God's People, and The Nations

    It’s not always popular to stand for the truth, but are we willing to be voices for the Jewish people and the nation of Israel anyway? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the heritage of faith we inherited from the Jewish people. God has not and will not reject them, and it’s from them we receive our Messiah, Jesus. As World Outreach Church joins with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews to commemorate the October 7 attacks, Pastor Allen shares practical steps we can take to show support and mercy for Israel. God is shaking the earth, and we want to move with Him.

    41 min
  • The Christian Worldview - Denying Man’s Sin Makes the Only Remedy Unnecessary

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    Guest: Dr. George Barna, Director of Research, Cultural Research Center, Arizona Christian University

    The Bible says that in the time of the judges in Israel, “every man did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6). That is another way of saying the people were flagrantly breaking God’s laws and rationalizing their sin. Scripture is clear that all men and women are sinners by nature and by choice.

    For example, Romans 3 says:“for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, “There is none righteous, not even one; There is none who understands, There is none who seeks for God; All have turned aside, together they have become useless; There is none who does good, There is not even one” (Romans 3:9-12).

    Considering all the hate, murder, lying, lusting, stealing, coveting, envying, immorality, blasphemy, oppression, and much more that marks our world, it may seem surprising that Americans don’t see themselves as sinners but as basically good, and thus, do what is right in their own eyes.

    In a recent survey released by George Barna, Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, “only half of all American adults (52%) believe that everyone has sinned…and even among theologically-defined born-again Christians, one in four denies personal guilt of sin.” What’s more, “among self-identified Christians, 72% believe that people are “basically good at heart.”

    This is troubling and egregious error, especially by those who profess to be part of the church. Today on the program, George Barna joins us to discuss the changing view of sin by Americans and Christians and what has led to it. We will also discuss why conviction over one’s sin is so important because it shows us our need for the only remedy.

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    RELATED RESOURCES:

    • Report #9: Research Identifies Common Sources of Confusion about Sin 
    • Report #8: Millions of American Christians Deny Their Sinfulness 
    54 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - October 18th - Galatians 3:11

    Galatians 3:11

    So it is clear that no one can be made right with God by trying to keep the law. For the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”

    For the apostle Paul, this was the crunch issue. The only way to be made right with God is through faith. He was addressing many people who believed that obeying the law was crucial for all Christians, but he argued that however well we live, we will always fail. We will never be able to put our relationship with God right by our own efforts. Coming from a strict Jewish background, Paul knew all about the significance of the law. From his earliest days, he had been taught that he needed to obey the letter of the law in order to please God. He had then been taught by the Pharisees, who were meticulous in their adherence to the law. Paul knew exactly what he was talking about! He knew that the law could only ever be a burden, and that’s why he was so excited that Jesus came to set us free.
    Because of the impossibility of pleasing God by our hard work, all we can do is receive his salvation as a gift. This all sounds so simple but, interestingly, we find it surprisingly difficult to receive free gifts. We instinctively suspect that there must be a catch. When someone offers the most precious thing in the world, we assume that it cannot possibly be true, but it is!
    Paul knew for himself how wonderful it was to live in the freedom that Jesus gives, and he longed for his friends in Galatia to have the same experience, but they needed to know exactly what kind of freedom this was. In chapter 5, he spelled this out. We have been set free not to do whatever we like, because that would be incredibly destructive. Christ has set us free so that we can “serve one another in love” (Galatians 5:13). It’s impossible to think of a world that is better or happier than one that is shaped by love, and that’s the gift we have been given, if only we will accept it.

    Question

    How has Christ’s gift of freedom affected your life?

    Prayer

    Lord Jesus, forgive me for those times when I have fooled myself into thinking that I could please you by my own efforts. I thank you for the free gift of salvation. Amen

    4 min
  • Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Q&A: Christ’s Death, Demon Possession, and Soul Sleep
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/17/25), Hank answers the following questions:

    Why did Christ die such a horrific death? Mary - Topeka, KS (0:57)
    Do you have any insight on William Branham? Ellen - Salt Lake City, UT (3:18)
    How do we respond to Jews who reject Jesus as Messiah because He told His disciples that He would return within their generation? Micah - Gardner, KS (6:29)
    Does Mark 1:23 mean that individuals can be possessed by a demon today? Henry - Decatur, IL (15:38)
    Does the Scripture saying “the dead know nothing” refer to soul sleep? Patty - Blaine, WA (18:00)
    Can someone place an evil spirit into a Christian simply by physical touch? James - Fresno, CA (21:02)
    Is Jentezen Franklin a Word of Faith preacher? Stephanie - Omaha, NE (24:12)
    29 min
  • Win Today - Win the Prize

    Our struggle against sin is not a pretend fight; it is a real and daily battle that requires full attention and effort. Coach Nat Crawford shares the principles of self-control that help you focus and win the prize that will never fade away!

    As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

    Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

    Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

    Yours with a gift of any amount.

    Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

    6 min

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