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Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. Today is our first episode of a new series on the Church. The Doctrine of the Church is also known as the doctrine of Ecclesiology. And over the course of this series, we will delve into seven snapshots of what the New Testament teaches us about the church. The NT says that the Church is a flock, a fellowship, a body, a bride, a family, as God’s House, and a priesthood.
[04:11] The Meaning of Ecclesiology
[07:40] The Church Is a Flock
[21:43] Closing Up
Key Quotes:
“The sheep can provide nothing for itself and can only prosper as it follows the direction of the shepherd. Its only obligation is to submit to His leading and authority. Thus, the church is directed as the flock of God to submit to his authority and that of the chief Shepherd.” - Dr. Robert Saucy
“And those of us, like me, we readily acknowledge that we serve under the one Great and Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Pastor Jeff Cranston
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! This is a special interview episode with Pastor Jeff Cranston and our guest, Dr. Dave Park
Dr. Dave Park is the founder and president of Infusion and His Passion Ministries. Dave has ministered to pastors, youth leaders, parents, and students for over 25 years all over the world including Panama, Argentina, Germany, Ireland, and Israel. Dave and his team provide training, seminars, conferences, workshops, and one on one counseling to people mainly in the areas of their identity in Christ. He has co-authored more than 17 best-selling books with Dr. Neil T. Anderson and has been nominated for three Gold Medallion Awards.
Dave is married to his lovely wife, Grace, has three children, thirteen grand-babies, and one Siamese cat.
[0:27] Introducing Dr. Dave Park
[03:11] Our Identity In Christ Changes Our Nature
[09:18] Infusion and His Passion Ministries
[14:21] Going From Knowing Theology to Applying It
[26:02] Closing Up
Tweetable Quotes:
“Keeping God's commandments is a serious thing to God in his heart, but it's not done to sustain or to provide salvation. It's done to express our love for God. " - Dr. Dave Park
"Most of the bondages, or most of the sins in my life, were made trying to meet my own needs, or trying to find satisfaction, or pleasure, or peace or comfort in another area besides my Jesus." - Dr. Dave Park
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are wrapping up our study of understanding our identity in Christ. In previous podcasts we’ve talked about the believer’s position in Christ, and the doctrines of justification, sanctification, glorification, regeneration, and adoption. On today’s podcast we’re going to talk about the Doctrine of Reconciliation
[01:34] The Meaning of Reconciliation
[10:08] How Reconciliation Takes Place
[19:38] So What?
[25:05] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“Through sin we were alienated and separated from God, but through the death of Christ, peace with God and salvation was made possible for all who believe in Christ.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
“Reconciliation means God has favor and mercy towards every human being on the planet — past, present and future. And that every person is in a position to receive the salvation that Jesus offers.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today we are continuing our study of understanding our identity in Christ. In previous podcasts we’ve talked about the believer’s position in Christ, and the doctrines of justification, sanctification, glorification, and regeneration. And on today’s podcast we’re going to talk about the doctrine of adoption.
[01:34] The Meaning of Adoption
[07:58] Adoption In the Bible
[11:24] The Role of the Trinity In Adoption
[13:03] So What?
[16:43] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“When we come to Christ, as part of our salvation, we become a part of God’s family; Sons and daughters.” - Jen Denton
“The Godhead, the Trinity, loves us dearly and planned our adoption, accomplished the work of redemption necessary to adopt us, and applied adoption to us as God’s sons and daughters.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
“You must not do, you must not even try to do, the will of the Father unless you are prepared to know the doctrine.” - C. S. Lewis
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today we are continuing our study of understanding who we are in Christ.
[01:37] Regeneration
[12:31] New Creatures as a Result of Regeneration
[16:01] What Difference Does Regeneration Make for Our Lives?
[23:24] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“Regeneration is the act of being made born again, or born from above, through the work of the Holy Spirit.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
“Regeneration is the foundation upon which our total salvation is built. Without new life in Christ, there is no possibility of receiving the other aspects of salvation.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
[19:49 - 22:39] Closing Segment
“Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.”
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today Pastor Jeff and Jen discuss the Doctrine of Sanctification: what it means to go from living self-like to Christ-like.
[00:01 - 05:04] What is Sanctification?
[05:05 - 09:11] The Essence of Sanctification
[09:11 - 10:58] How Does Sanctification Fit in With the Other Doctrines?
[10:59 - 15:02] The Inception of Sanctification
[15:03 - 18:56] The Continuation of Sanctification in Our Lives
[18:56 - 22:15] A Summary of What We’ve discussed
Tweetable Quotes:
“Sanctification is not about trying harder to live a godly life nor to struggle more to be a better Christian. It is supernatural power released in us by Christ to enable us to live a holy life.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
“As we live out the life we are called to, we experience His sanctifying power in us, drawing us closer and closer to God and giving us an ever-increasing desire to live a life of holiness for His glory.” — Jen Denton
“I’ve never regretted any time I’ve chosen Christ.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
Visit my website jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church.
Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranston.
Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
“For the Christian, justification is completely the work of God, which not only forgives our sins but also attributes to us the righteousness of Jesus. Justification can never be earned by our good works; it is only received by faith, based upon the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.”
In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, we will discuss the doctrine of Justification, the brevity of what it truly means, and how it affects our standing with Jesus Christ.
[00:01 - 04:23] What’s The Difference Between Systematic Theology and Doctrine?
[04:24 - 08:05] What Does Justification Mean?
[08:06 - 10:13] Unpacking Justification From Scripture
[10:14 - 14:51] What Does It Mean to be Justified?
[14:52 - 16:45] How does Justification Affect My Standing with Jesus and My Identity in Him?
[16:46 - 21:42] So Now What?
Tweetable Quotes:
“Justification means to have your sins forgiven in such a way that God's honor and integrity are preserved by it.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
“Justification means that we are restored to favor with God… that the stain of condemnation has been replaced with God’s favor ... I am now, because of Christ, at perfect peace with God. And God has declared that so.” — Jen Denton
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected]
Visit my website jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church.
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
“The elevated status which is ours in the Kingdom is from Christ. It’s in the spiritual realm, in God’s Kingdom. That, however, doesn't mean that we wait until we get to heaven to have any authority or take our place of authority. We are there now.”
This is the first episode of our new series, "Your Position In Christ". Today Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss what it means when the Bible tells us that we are raised, seated, and united with Christ, and how that sheds light on God’s will for our lives and our spiritual walk.
[00:01 - 02:50] Opening Segment
[02:51 - 06:14] What Does ‘Your Position In Christ’ Mean?
[06:15 - 09:27] Walking in the Life Christ Wants for Us
[09:28 - 16:47] What Then Is Our Position In Christ?
[16:48 - 18:38] We Are Spiritually Raised Up With Christ
[18:39 - 21:10] We Are United With Christ Jesus
[21:11 - 25:55] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“He gladly gave us this position [in Christ]... That’s His will for our lives. We will actually be disobedient to not take the rightful place that he wants us to have of ruling and reigning in Christ.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
“If we don’t know our position in Christ, we’ll never walk in our position in Christ.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected].
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
In this special episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston has a conversation with Dr. Dana Goodnough. Dr. Goodnough is the Lead Pastor of Pittsford Community Church (New York), and has been a pastor in the church since 1985. He is also an author of an incredible book that we will discuss, entitled ‘Three Minute Theology.’
Watch here on my YouTube channel.
Let’s dig in as we discuss the topic of theology and its current situation in Christian culture.
[00:01 - 06:19] Opening Segment
[06:20 - 15:41] Three-Minute Theology
[15:42 - 22:49] The Current situation and Emerging Trends in Christian Culture.
[22:50 - 28:08] Closing Segment
Tweetable Quotes:
“The study of theology is a lifelong journey that gets even richer the further you go along.” - Dr. Dana Goodnough.
“Why would we love God with our mind? because that's going to keep us on track with our soul and over our practice.” - Dr. Dana Goodnough.
“There are mysteries that God doesn’t intend for us to fully comprehend.” - Dr. Dana Goodnough.
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To connect and know more about Dr. Dana Goodnough, you can visit pittsfordcc.org and www.fixyoureyesonjesus.com.
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We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today’s episode, email me at [email protected].
Visit my website jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church.
Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranston.
Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
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