The goal of Kitchen Table Theology is to educate people on Biblical truth in an understanding way. But the recent survey results on the state of the American Evangelical Church made by Lifeway Research are quite alarming. These results are in stark contrast to what the Doctrine teaches. Tune in to find out more!

[00:01 - 02:17] Opening Segment

• Taking the spiritual temperature of the American Evangelical Church
• John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander’s summary of the state of theology

[02:18 - 09:10] The Current State of Theology

• The 4 criteria of an Evangelical
  • An evangelical has to believe the Bible is the highest authority in their life
  • Non-Christians need to trust Jesus Christ as their savior
  • Jesus’ death on the cross is the only sacrifice that removes the penalty of humanity’s sin
  • Only those who trust in Christ alone for salvation receive God’s gift of eternal life
• Nearly half of Evangelicals agreed that God “learns and adapts” the different 
  • This contrasts with the Biblical doctrine of immutability
  • Episode 016 - God’s Immutability
• 65% of Evangelicals agree that everyone is born innocent in the eyes of God
  • Denies the doctrine of Original Sin
• 56% of Evangelicals agree that God accepts the worship of all religions
  • This contrasts with the word of Christ that without him, no one knows the Father
• 43% of Evangelicals agree that Jesus was a great teacher, but not God
• 95% agree that the Bible is accurate in all that it teaches
• 91% agree that abortion is a sin
• 94% agree that sex outside marriage is a sin

[09:11 - 10:54] Closing Segment

• Final words

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Jesus’ death took place 2000 years ago, but how would it be possible to be Crucified with Christ? In this episode, Jen Denton and pastor Jeff Cranston discuss what the phrase means and how it applies to our daily lives. They’ll be discussing various ways this can happen and its implications. Deepen your knowledge of the scripture by tuning in!

[00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment

• What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
• Galatians 2:20

[04:35 - 17:32] Crucified with Christ

• The context behind the Galatians church
• We have been crucified to the requirements of the law
  • Kill our desire or need to keep the law as a means of gaining justification
• Galatians 2:15-16
• Being crucified to self
• Matthew 16:24
• There is only one throne in our hearts and life, and only one person can sit on it
• Galatians 5:24
• The importance of surrendering to Christ

[17:33 - 19:42] Closing Segment

• Final words

Quotes:

“If Christ is living in you, then your life will reflect Him.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston

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Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss how salvation is based on Christ and the believer's service to Christ. Paul likens these to gold and silver and precious stones and says that there are two types of structures built on Christ- the first being built on gold silver or precious stones, which will endure and be rewarded, while the second is built on wood hay or stubble, which will suffer loss. Christians are secure in their salvation because they are building on Christ, which is the rock. Christ himself is the foundation on which the Christian stands, and on which they build their eternal life. 

[00:01 - 06:47] Opening Segment

• Quick fun chat about the Leaning Tower of Pisa

[06:48 - 16:52] The Believer's Foundation

• Matthew 7:24-27
• Corinthians 3:9-15
• Salvation is based upon Christ the rock
• Service to Christ is built on the foundation of Christ
• Paul likens this to gold, silver, and precious stones, but says that another class of structure is built on the rock--wood hay and stubble
• Christ is the foundation on which Christians stand, and on which they build their lives and eternity.

[16:53 - 18:38] Closing Segment

• Salvation occurs instantaneously at the moment of salvation when we are placed upon Christ as a solid rock

Quotes:

“Christ is the foundation on which the Christian stands and on which the Christian builds.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston

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In this episode, Jen and Jeff discuss the royal priesthood and its implications for Christians. They talk about how the idea of royalty and priesthood was once separated but was brought together through Christ. We as God’s followers are part of this royalty, so be sure to tune in!

[00:01 - 05:31] Opening Segment

• Queen Elizabeth’s death
  • It’s implications

[05:32 - 11:27] Partakers of a Royal and Holy Priesthood

• We, as Christ’s followers, follow a king
• 1 Peter 2:9
• Revelation 1:6
• Exodus 19:5-6
• What is a royal priesthood?
  • The royal priesthood is oxymoronic in Jewish culture
  • Royalty and priesthood were jealously separated

[11:28 - 21:48] Jealously Separated and Royal

• Separating the royalty from the priesthood
• The concept of royal and priesthood has been combined through Christ
• A priesthood is a fraternity of priests
• A spiritual house is a royal house
• Revelation 5:10
• Being a member of God’s royalty is not just a privilege, but also a responsibility

[23:42 - 23:57] Kitchen Table Theology Returns

• We'll see you next time here at kitchen table theology.

• Thanks for joining us.

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“Our speech, our life, our values, our actions, should cause other people who know us to ask, ‘What’s different about her/him?” - Jeff Cranston

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Do you believe God loves you? In today’s episode, Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston explore the idea that there is a difference between knowing that God loves someone and feeling God's love. It is through experiencing God's love that we become truly aware of how much he loves us. They also discuss how God loves those who are saved more than those who are not. Once a person is in Christ, they taste the love of God in a way they have never before experienced. Furthermore, once a person is saved, they are objects of God's grace, power, faithfulness, and peace. There is a progressive aspect to God's love for those who are saved because it continues to grow as we walk in his faithfulness.

[00:01 - 07:01] Opening Segment

• The difference between having a rational judgment about something and having a sense of it

[07:02 - 12:16] God's Love

• Romans 5:8-10
• If God loves the sinners, his attitude is so much more after their reconciliation
• Positionally, we are in Christ and His love is unconditional
• Experientially, once we are in Christ, we taste the love of God like never before
• Once we are in Christ, we are objects of His grace

[12:17 - 23:55] Being an Object of His Power

• God’s power is actively engaged in the support of every believer
• Ephesians 1:19
• Limitless comfort is provided to those who recognize and walk in the faithfulness of God
• The story about Waldorf Astoria
• John 14

[23:11 - 25:38] Closing Segment

• Final words

Quotes:

“Do you believe God loves you? And I trust you can answer with a convincing and unqualified yes, because we have been recipients of the much more love of God.” - Jeff Cranston 

“When we think about love in our humanness, we think about worldly love. God is not as the world gives because He is not of this world.” - Jen Denton

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Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss how we were once far away from God, but now we have been united through the blood of Christ. This has changed our condition dramatically, from being lost and pagan to saints in Christ. Now we belong to the Lord and are under new ownership, having been transferred from darkness to light and from one kingdom to another. We are also united in Christ, meaning that we are partnered with him and are one. The cross is the instrument of reconciliation and we need to remember that it's finished the hostility and transformed us from enemies to friends.

[00:01 - 06:09] Opening Segment

• Brought near
• Quick fun chat

[06:10 - 19:10] Remembrance

• Remembering where we were before Christ redeemed us
• Ephesians 2:13
  • Brought near through the blood of Christ
• Faithful preaching reminds us of the glory of the resurrected Christ
• Things are dramatically different once we receive Christ
• Being united in Him
• Alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise
• We were once out of hope without God
• The cross is the instrument of reconciliation

[19:11 - 21:06]Closing Segment

• Final words

Quotes:

“Shallow theology produces shallow worship. We can’t worship a god that we don’t know.” - Jen Denton

“May we never forget, that we, through Christ’s blood, have been brought near and united to Christ.” - Jeff Cranston 

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Darkness can be in every corner, but what does the term “darkness” really mean? In today’s episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton discuss how darkness is portrayed in various scriptures, and what these signify in our daily lives. They also talk about how darkness can also serve as an effect of something, and how it can sway the lives of people. Tune in to learn how to be delivered from the power of darkness!

[00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment

• Delivered from the power of darkness
• God has rescued Christians from Satan's dominion
• Colossians 1:13

[05:07 - 12:56] Delivering Us from the Kingdom of Darkness

• Luke 22:53
• 4 ways darkness is being used in the scripture
  • To signify ignorance
  • Darkness favors sin
  • Satan as the prince of darkness
  • Darkness is eternal misery

[12:57 - 18:47] The Power of Darkness is an Effect

• The power of darkness has life and death effects on people
• People who have been delivered from the power of darkness should have less and less of those effects in their lives
• When one empire overthrows another, the populace of the former is often transferred to the realm of the victor, subject to that government
• By being freed from the power of darkness, believers gain access to God's kingdom

[18:48 - 20:26] Closing Segment

• Final words

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Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton continue their discussion on the 33 things that happen instantaneously at salvation. In this episode, they focus on the believer being given entrance into a new kingdom. This isn’t a reference to Wizard of Oz or any fantasy works but refers to when a child of God is removed, translated, and brought, from the realm and sphere of Satan’s dominion to that of the dominion of Christ. There are three main Bible verses to help us with these, so tune in!

[00:01 - 03:58] Opening Segment

• The believer is given entrance into the new kingdom
• Translated into the kingdom
• 3 main bible verses

[03:59 - 06:04] Colossians 1:13

• The domain is power, authority, or strength
• Rescuing us from the power of darkness
• Transforming us from the power of sin

[06:04 - 08:58] 1 Thessalonians 2:12

• Believers have a special calling
• We’re called into His kingdom
• The kingdom is a sphere of behavior 
• A divine summon

[08:59 - 12:54] 2 Peter 1:11

• Christ is lord and savior
• Ambassadors need to give credit to Christ for their successes
• To have eternal life, we must be born again and submit to Jesus as our Lord and savior

[12:55 - 15:43] Closing Segment

• Final words

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Test what you’ve learned so far as Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton take a break from the series “33 Things that Happen at the Moment of Salvation” to give us a refreshing 18-item quiz! Jump in to test your knowledge of salvation!

[00:01 - 04:38] Opening Segment

• Listener review from Sarah
• Today’s quiz on salvation
• Prize for getting all questions correct

[04:38 - 21:34] Doctrine of Salvation Quiz: True or False

1. After Adam and Eve fell into sin, God immediately determined He would save sinners.
2. God’s work of salvation depends upon the 3 persons of the Trinity.
3. Every person has been born a sinner except Jesus.
4. Every person born, except Jesus, needs to be saved from the wrath of God
5. With sufficient time and effort, we can make ourselves worthy so God would save us from his wrath.
6. Because God is love, every sinner will be saved from his wrath.
7. A sinner must pray the sinner’s prayer to be saved.
8. Persuading the sinner to believe the good news, is primarily the work of the preacher.
9. A sinner must repent of their sins to be saved.
10. Saving faith can be lost if the sinner commits grievous sins.
11. For God to justify sinners, His just wrath against them must be satisfied.
12. Sinners are justified when they believe.
13. Those who believe are adopted by God and become His children.
14. After sinners are reborn and justified, the spirit continues to work within them to make them like Christ.
15. Becoming holy is a matter of letting go of all effort, and letting the spirit do his work within.
16. The presence of the holy spirit producing Christ-likeness within believers means it is possible for them to become perfectly righteous in this life.
17. The act of baptism is a guarantee of the believers' final salvation. 
18. God’s work of salvation will be completed when Christ comes again and all believers receive the resurrection bodies. 

[21:35 - 24:33] Closing Segment

• Find out more about today’s quiz by Tim Challies at www.challies.com.
• Final words

Bible Verses Mentioned:

• Ephesians 1:3-14
• Romans 3:23
• Ephesians 2
• Matthew 25
• John 1:12
• Ephesians 4
• 2 Corinthians 

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Three Reasons We Should Sing Sound Theology with Ricky Alcantar
Our singing shapes our theology in many ways, and vice versa. In today’s special episode, pastor Jeff welcomes Ricky Alcantar, lead pastor at Cross of Grace Church, to discuss what our hymns tell us about our beliefs; It reveals, shapes, and doxologizes our theology. By understanding this connection, we can have a deeper understanding of our faith. Ricky also discusses that songs should be theologically sound, and they should appeal to us on an emotional level. The scripture is filled with songs, and it’s only appropriate for theologians to sing together in order to have a well-rounded understanding of God.

[00:01 - 05:29] Opening Segment

• Welcoming Pastor Ricky Alcantar to the show
• Ricky’s book, “Better News”
• The connection between theology and music

[07:33 - 14:08] How Our Singing Reveals Our Theology

• Songs often shape theology, with the theology being rooted in scripture
• How songs can reveal truths about us
• Emotion is always grounded in truth to who God is

[14:09 - 17:02] How Our Singing Shapes Our Theology

• Songs can shape our theology by revealing how we think about God and His character
• Our songs teach theology, and good theology results in praise
• They might not remember the sermon, but they remember the songs

[17:03 - 22:33] How Our Singing Doxologizes Our Theology

• Our singing should result in praise
• Scripture calls for us to live together
• We need both theologians and those who are able to sing

[22:06 - 25:49] Closing Segment

• The importance of good theology and doctrine is reflected in the songs we sing
• Bob Kauflin at Sovereign Grace Music
• See the links below to connect with Ricky

Quotes:

"Singing reveals, shapes, and doxologizes our theology." - Ricky Alcantar

“The songs we love and gravitate to and listen to, don’t always line up with that sound theology.” - Ricky Alcantar

“It’s unavoidable that your songs will teach theology. I think the question is, are they teaching good theology? ” - Ricky Alcantar

Check out Ricky’s blog post, Three Reasons We Should Sing Sound Theology, and his book, Better News.

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