In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Braden introduces a new series titled 'Church Testimonies'. This episode focuses on the life of two dear friends from church - Rick and Jennifer. The Lord hand-picked the life the two of them would live together. They talk about the difficulties of an injury that Jennifer had gone through years prior and how God worked through them and grew them together because of it. As you listen, pay attention to God's faithfulness to both. Let this episode encourage you to find joy in your trials and carry the burden of your family in Christ. As Christ has bore our burden, we shall be there to carry others and so fulfill the law of Christ.

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In this final episode in our Holy Spirit series Justin and Braden tackle one of the most controversial topics in the evangelical world - the gifts of the Spirit. This is an area of great confusion and disunity. As the guys approach this topic they do so in a way to keep unity with believers while also providing clarity on the matter. With the discussion of the gifts of the Spirit and which ones are still in play today, how do we respond to everything we hear? Have any gifts ceased? What exactly are tongues? We seek the Scriptures to find the answers to these questions. Open your Bible and join us.

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Resources mentioned:
- Satisfied by the Promise of the Spirit by Thomas Edgar
- Surprised by the Power of the Spirit by Jack Deere

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Welcome to this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. What comes to your mind when someone says "Walk by the Spirit"? What have you heard? There are so many answers to these questions that seem to muddy the waters in the Christian world. Justin and Braden clear the water and jump to Scripture to answer these questions. Walking by the Spirit is crucial to a Christian's walk and sanctification. There are also some dangers of getting this wrong which is why we must see what God has to say about it. Listen as the guys guide you with the Word so you may walk by the Spirit and live the obedient life God has called you to. Let this episode stir your heart as you follow along.

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Resources Mentioned:
- Teach Me To Live What You Say
- I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow - Sovereign Grace Music

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Perseverance of the saints - a doctrine that states when someone comes to salvation they are eternally secured and that salvation can not be taken away or lost. This week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast includes Justin and Braden who will take you into the details and intricacies of this topic. As we form our theology we must do so by the Word of God. This is what the guys stay faithful to do as they discuss. Furthermore, they will explain how this holding and securing of believers is solely the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit. He puts a seal on us that no one can break. If you have questions about the loss of salvation or may know somebody you were sure was saved but fell away, let this episode shine some light on your situation. This is the Holy Spirit's work and He will be faithful to do so.

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In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, the guys continue their conversation from the previous episode where they talked about the promised Holy Spirit. This episode now looks at that promise fulfilled in the New Testament. Justin and Braden also examine the Pentecost event and define what the Holy Spirit was doing. With so many views of Pentecost and what the Holy Spirit does, we must look carefully at what Scripture tells us. Were there multiple Pentecosts? What is speaking in tongues? Should we have a Pentecost every church service? These are the questions the guys will address in this episode. Open up your Bible and follow along with the conversation.

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This week's edition of the It Stands Written Podcast puts you in the perspective of Old Testament believers and their longing for the promised Holy Spirit. Justin and Braden look at passages that promise the Holy Spirit would come to earth and indwell Christians. They also explain selective indwelling where the Holy Spirit would come on people for a specific time and purpose. Even nonbelievers had the Holy Spirit. Old Testament believers longed for the Spirit to come because they saw His ministry and the work in their lives. When we look back and see their longing we must also look in the present to see this promise fulfilled in us and cause us to worship.

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In this week's It Stands Written Podcast episode Justin, Braden, and Elijah have an expository conversation on what it means that the Holy Spirit lives inside of us. Before Jesus left, He promised to give His Holy Spirit to live inside all believers for a specific ministry. The guys explain exactly what that ministry is and what to look for in your life. The Spirit has empowered us, enabled us to believe in Jesus, and given us a new heart. All spiritual growth, sanctification, freedom from sin, victories, etc. is shown to be directly from the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer. Let's fall down and worship the Holy Spirit as He so rightfully deserves.

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Resources Mentioned:
- Heaven Taken By Storm by Thomas Watson
- Make War Sermon Clip by John Piper
- The Mortification of Sin by John Owen
- The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

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Welcome to our new series on the It Stands Written Podcast where the guys have expository conversations about the Bible. Today Justin, Braden, and Elijah are inviting you to the series on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is fully God. Since He is God we must worship Him and do so in truth. In this series, we hope to lay out the truth about who the Holy Spirit is. Jesus told His disciples it would be better if He left and gave them His Holy Spirit. Tune into this series to find out why it is better to have the Holy Spirit and what His ministry is in the believer's life.

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Resources Mentioned:
- Spirit of the Living God by Daniel Iverson
- Jesus I My Cross Have Taken by Henry Lyte and Bill Moore

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The guys conclude this series with a question-and-answer episode where Braden, Elijah, and Ernest ask Gavin questions that seem to contradict creation and even young Earth. Listen to how Gavin responds with biblical and logical answers on different topics such as dating methods, Noah's Ark, fossils, and more. Many arguments can be raised against God and against creation that may shake your faith. Trust in God knowing that He is wise and has created all things to work together for a greater purpose than we can even fathom. God has shown His hand all over creation and desires that you see it.

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Resources Mentioned:
- Noah's Ark Video

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In the conclusion of this subseries in Creation Vs. Evolution the guys, Braden and Gavin, discuss the final information on how DNA and proteins function. Gavin gives clear insight into the probability it would take for certain events to occur such as a protein being created. He explains the Law of Small Probability which states that specified events of small probability do not occur by chance. We see through the complexities and impossibilities of the universe happening by chance, that there is one thing left to conclude which is that there is a Creator who designed everything around us. The beauty is that the universe did not happen by chance and neither did you.

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- DNA Animation by Drew Berry and Etsuko Uno

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