Kitchen Table Theology

When Jesus shed His blood, He purchased a place for us in heaven.

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of ‘The Doctrine of Atonement'. We will be specifically looking at the topic of redemption. Here at KTT, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. 

Let’s dig in as we discuss the topic of redemption.

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
  • Redemption.
• Pastor Jeff shares an illustration to explains the doctrine of redemption.
  • Have you ever lost something that meant a great deal to you?
  • Then when you finally find it, you have to purchase it to get it back.

[06:31 - 14:44] Redemption

• Pastor Jeff gives a brief description of the word redemption 
• Jen reads Scripture about redemption.
• God paid the ransom to save you.
• The word redemption in the new testament is applied to purchasing servant or slave in a marketplace.
• Three primary Greek words used for redemption in the new testament 
  • Agorazo
  • Exagorazo
  • Lutreo
• Jesus’s redemption is for everyone.
• Jen gives a recap of the three Greek words of redemption
  • Because of what Jesus did for us, He has purchased us, removed us, and gave us freedom.
• Pastor Jeff talks about how Jesus redeemed us to give us total freedom and bring back the relationship with us.

[14:45 - 19:04] The Hymn of Redemption

• Jen talks about the lyrics of a song titled ‘Redeemed’ by Fanny J. Crosby.
• Pastor Jeff talks about a song titled ‘I will sing to my Redemeer’ by Philip Bliss.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the humility that comes into play of redemption.

[19:05 - 22:08] Closing Segment

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• Pastor Jeff talks about all of the platforms that we are on.
• If you have any questions regarding theology or our podcast, you can reach us through email at [email protected]. 
• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“What level of arrogance and pride must we have to think that we can do this on our own.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“When Jesus shed His blood, He purchased a place for us in heaven.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“Because of what Jesus did for us, He has purchased us, removed us, and He has given us freedom.” - Jen Denton.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Three-Minute Theology by Dana L Goodnough
• 1 Peter 1: 18-24
• Revelation 14
• 2 peter 2:1
• Galatians 3:13
• Galatians 4
• Titus 2:14
• Luke 24

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Salvation has a great deal to do with our past, our present, and our future.

In this 50th episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of ‘The Doctrine of Atonement'.  We will be specifically looking at the topic of salvation in this episode. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. 

[00:01 - 10:45] Opening Segment

• Jen and Pastor Jeff talks about the highlights of our 50th episode and the 1st anniversary of our podcast.
• Jen shares her salvation story.
• Pastor Jeff shares his salvation story.

[10:46 - 15:10] Salvation

• Pastor Jeff talks about the definition of salvation
  • Act of God whereby He delivers a person from hell because of the substitutionary sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross
  • He erases our sin records and declares us righteous.
• Pastor Jeff talks about some other words to describes salvation 
  • Latin; saved, heath and help.
  • Hebrew; breath, ease, safety
  • Greek; recovery, redemption, remedy, and rescue 
• The idea of salvation is preservation from danger and keeping us from horrible things; it all implied at some level of safety, health, and spiritual prosperity.

[15:11 - 21:50] Three Tenses of The Salvation

• Salvation has a great deal to do with our past and our present, and our future.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the elements of salvation based on the bible.
  • Past; We have been saved from the guilt and penalty of sin.
  • Present; We are being saved from the habits and dominion of sin.
  • Future; We will be saved at the return of Christ from all the bodily infirmities that are the reason for sin and curse.
• Salvation is an instantaneous event and a progressive experience in the life of a believer.
• Salvation is an active verb.
  • The most common biblical expression identifies a change that has been brought about in a persons’ life.

[21:51 - 25:57] Closing Segment

• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode.
• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Salvation is both, a present and a future matter for us, the realization of all that God has in store will not be ours until the end of human history. If indeed; there will not be open infinite possibilities of eternal growth.” Burton Easton.

“The idea of salvation is preservation from danger and keeping us from horrible things, it all implied at some level of safety, health, and spiritual prosperity.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“Salvation is an instantaneous event and a progressive experience in the life of a believer..” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Roman 6:14

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“If the Lord did not get angry at sin, we could not affirm the other biblical teachings about his righteousness, goodness, or holiness. If he was not wrathful towards the unjust, these character traits would be hollow indeed.” Dr. R.C Sproul

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of "The Doctrine of Atonement", and we will be specifically looking at the topic of propitiation. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. Please keep listening to the end of the podcast because we have a huge announcement to share.

Let’s dig in as we discuss the propitiation and the wrath of God.

[00:01 - 05:49] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
• Jen and Pastor Jeff talk about the Show Notes.
• Pastor Jeff shares an illustration to explain the doctrine of propitiation.

[05:50 - 13:34] The Propitiation

• The definition of propitiation 
• Pastor Jeff shares a true story about the wrath of God.
  • A hymn was being taken out of the hymnal because of a line in the lyric.
• Many of the 21st century Church does not believe that God displays wrath, let alone gets angry.
• Pastor Jeff talks about a Latin phrase ‘Iram Dei placare’

 [13:35 - 22:59] The Wrath Of God 

• Pastor Jeff talks about the wrath of God.
  • The wrath has to be applied, and something or someone has to absorb that wrath.
• The various Bible translations of the word ‘propitiation’ and its correlation to Atonement.
• Propitiation points us to a violent death. 
  • The wrath of God unmitigated 
• Pastor Jeff gives some quiz questions to break down the meaning of propitiation. 
  • If you lose propitiation, you lose the gospel.
• Jen and Pastor Jeff talk about some Scriptures regarding propitiation.
• Pastor Jeff shares three truths to summarize the effects of propitiation.

[23:00 - 24:58] Closing Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode, which will be our 50th episode.
• Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“If the Lord did not get angry at sin, we could not affirm the other biblical teachings about his righteousness, goodness, or holiness. If he was not wrathful towards the unjust, these character traits would be hollow indeed.” Dr. R.C Sproul

“Because Christ died, Gods’ justice is now satisfied, His wrath has been turned away, and His mercy is now freely available to anyone who wants it” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Hebrews 2:17
• 1 John 2:2
• Knowing God by J. I Parker

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“The price has been paid for our sin as the result of bringing sinful us together with the Holy God.” 

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will begin the discussion on a new series, ‘the doctrine of the Atonement’. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. Please keep listening to the end of the podcast because we have a huge announcement to share.

Let’s dig in as we discuss more robbery, death, and the gospel on the topic of Atonement.

[00:01 - 07:00] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
  • The doctrine of the Atonement
• Pastor Jeff shares analogy scenarios to explain the atonement.

[07:01 - 12:24] The Atonement

• Pastor jeff breaks down the meaning and definition of atonement.
• We can not have a good understanding of the Atonement without a good working knowledge of sin.
• Jen gives an analogy of the Atonement from the Three Minute Theology book.
  • Covering of sin = Atonement
• Pastor Jeff talks about our sinful nature as human beings.

 [12:25 - 19:34] The Atoning Work of Christ 

• The atoning work of Christ highlights God's great love for us.
• The problem of the restoration of mankind.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the atonement word in the scriptures.
  • The difference between older and modern translation
• Pastor Jeff talks about the varying degrees of belief on the scope of the atonement.

[19:35 - 27:17] Closing Segment

• Pastor Jeff gives a quick summary of today’s podcast.
• Pastor Jeff and Jen share the big news.
• We are giving away 10  Kitchen Table Theology Coffee Mugs. How to get it;
  • Visit pastor Jeff Instagram or Facebook page and find episode 48
  • Write your best comment on the post, and we will contact you.
• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode and season.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“The price has been paid for our sin as the result of bringing sinful us together with the Holy God.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“God, the father, was willing to bring us into a relationship even though we were enemies by our own declaration n our own action .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Isaiah 59:2
• Leviticus 16:27
• Leviticus 17:11
• Hebrews 9:22
• Romans 5:11
• 2 Corinthians 5:21
• 1 Timothy 4:10
• Three Minute Theology by Dana L. Goodnough
• The Truth of the Cross by R.C.Sproul
• The Nature of the Atonement: Four Views by James Beilby

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“if you worry that you have committed the unpardonable sin, that's a pretty reliable sign that you have not committed it.” 

Here on Kitchen Table Theology, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life.  In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be talking about something that has been troubled people for centuries, which is the unpardonable sin. 

Let’s dig in as we discuss further the unpardonable sin: the blasphemy against the Spirit, and much more.

[00:01 - 05:59] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
  • The Unpardonable Sin
• Pastor Jeff talks about the fear and self-doubt of guilty feelings.
  • Being called in and got blamed for something that you did not do 
• Pastor Jeff breaks down the true meaning and the nature of unpardonable sin.
  • Most believers have asked themselves whether they have done something unforgivable.
• The debate about what unpardonable sin is amongst people.

[06:00 - 13:54] The Unpardonable Sin

• Pastor Jeff breaks down what Jesus said in  Scripture about the unpardonable sin.
• The meaning of the word ‘Amen.’
  • When Jesus said the word Amen, He was announcing that He was about to say something true and important..
• Pastor Jeff explains the definition of blasphemy.
  • Speaking words against God.
• The hope of forgiveness
  • Forgiveness was possible for those who despise Christ.

 [13:55 - 18:34] Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit

• Pastor Jeff talks about the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. 
• The historical context of Jesus’s opponent 
  • Rejecting the witness of words and works of Christ 
• Pastor Jeff answers the question: “Can the sin against the Holy Spirit be committed today?”
  • The requirements to commit blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit in us would never allow us to commit that sin.
• Overcoming self-condemnation and doubt, 

[18:35 - 20:37] Closing Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode and season.
• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“When Jesus said the word Amen, He was announcing that He was about to say something true .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“if you worry that you have committed the unpardonable sin that's a pretty reliable sign that you have not committed it.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Mark 3
• Matthew 12:32
• Luke 12:8
• Luke 23:34
• Acts 3:17
• Matthew 12:24

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing their talk about The Holy Spirit and the incredible things that the Holy Spirit does in the lives of believers.

This is Part 3 of a series that will cover how the Holy Spirit gives us the power and capacity for sharing our faith and capacity for ministry.

[00:01 - 08:05] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode and reviews from the previous episodes.
• Pastor Jeff talks about how the Holy Spirit gives us the capacity, burden, and direction to witness and share our faith. 
• Jen and Pastor Jeff breaks down the Scripture of Acts 1:8.
• Pastor Jeff talks about how the Holy Spirit works in the Old and New testament. 

[08:06 - 13:00] The Capacity for Ministry

• Jen talks about the significance of our relationship with Christ and the provision of Christ.
• The Holy Spirit gives us the capacity to do ministry.
• SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences)
• The variety of spiritual gifts in us is to be used by the Holy Spirit.

 [13:01 - 20:20] The Spiritual Gifts

• Pastor Jeff breaks down the understanding about spiritual gifts in us.
• The difference between our abilities and our spiritual gifts. 
• Sense of humility 
• Walk by means and constant dependence on the Holy Spirit.

[20:21 - 23:23] Closing Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of the next episode.
• Thank you for listening.  Please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“No matter what your social standing profession or your lot in life is, we can be used by the Holy Spirit in very valuable roles in ministry, so God’s generosity can flow through you .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“Abilities are channels to which gifts might be exercised, but the gifts are not specialties or techniques .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“We minister to the degree that we allow the Spirit to works in us and through us .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Acts 1:8
• 1  peter 4:10
• Romans 12 

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Welcome to this bonus episode in which Pastor Jeff Cranston is going to suggest a few basic tools that you might want to use on a regular basis as you do your personal Bible study.

Let’s dive into the episode and learn more about some Bible study tools.

[00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
• Pastor Jeff gives a brief introduction to the Bible study tools.
• Developing a hunger for God's Word.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the analogy of a baby kangaroo.

[04:35 - 09:50] Trustworthy and Understandable Translation Bible

• Pastor Jeff talks about the story of a french philosopher, Voltaire. 
  • He shares the ironic twist of God’s providence.
• Pastor Jeff shares three valuable tools for new Christians to study the Bible.
• Trustworthy and understandable translation Bible.
  • Get a well-bound copy of the Bible to be your constant companion.
• The Zondervan New American Standard translation study Bible.
  • Marginal reference note 
• The Hebrew Greek-Keyword Study Bible, by AMG publishers.

 [09:51 - 12:04] Good Concordance

• Pastor Jeff talks about the meaning of concordance.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the concordance at the back of the Bible.
  • They tend to be translation specific. 
• Every great concordance is found online, and they are available for free.

 [12:05 - 16:00] Good Commentary

• Pastor Jeff explains what a Bible Commentary is.
• The Bible commentator gives us details that we do not have in the simple reading of Scriptures. 
• Pastor Jeff talks about the various types of Bible commentaries.
  • Critical, technical, or exegetical commentary.
  • Expository commentary
  • Devotional commentary

[16:01 - 17:17] Closing Segment

• Final words from Pastor Jeff.

Tweetable Quotes:

"A person whose life is really truly been transformed by Christ has the hunger for the word of God.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“Every great concordance is found online, and they are available for free.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Episode 29 Bonus Podcast 
• The Zondervan new American standard translation study Bible
• The Hebrew Greek-keyword study bible
• Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary 
• Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible
• The Bible Exposition Commentary by Warren W. Wiersbe
• Your Greatest Adventure by Pastor Jeff Cranston.

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing to talk about The Holy Spirit. Our discussion today is sponsored by Pastor Jeff’s book entitled "Happily Ever After". It is a book that Pastor Jeff wrote to help you to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Beatitudes to your life. You can grab a copy of this book at the link below.

This is part 2 of a series that will cover the overarching things that the Holy Spirit does in the lives of God’s children today.

[00:01 - 07:44] Opening Segment

• Pastor Jeff talks about how the Holy Spirit baptizes us into Christ.
• The Holy Spirit baptizes us to become indwelled with the Holy Spirit of God and makes us members of the body of Christ.

[07:45 - 14:39] Reproduces the Character of Jesus Christ

• The Holy Spirit reproduces the character of Christ within us.
• Christ wants to replace the dominance of the human sin nature with His own nature within us.
• The Holy Spirit helps and gives us an understanding of the Word of God.
• Pastor Jeff talks about asking the Holy Spirit to answer our questions and give us wisdom in our everyday life.

 [14:40 - 21:19] Praying in the Spirit

• Pastor Jeff talks about praying in the Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit gives power to our prayer, and it comes as we pray in the spirit.
• Pastor Jeff breaks down the meaning of praying in the spirit.

 [21:20 - 27:00] Worship in The Spirit

• Pastor Jeff talks about the role of The Holy Spirit in our worship. 
• A  genuine worship ties to a dynamic fellowship with the holy spirit.
• Pastor Jeff breaks down the meaning of true worship that flows out of love for God.

[27:01 - 29:53] Closing Segment

• Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

"The baptizing work of The Holy Spirit may be defined as that work we're by the spirit places to believer into Union with Christ and into Union with other believers in the body of Christ.” - Paul P Enns.

“Praying in the spirit is praying according to the spirit leading and what the spirit leads us to pray for.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• Galatians 4:19
• John 14:26
• 1 Corinthians 2:10
• Jude 1:20
• Ephesians 6:18
• Romans 8:26
• Philippians 3:3
• Ephesians 5:18-20
• Happily Ever After by Pastor Jeff Cranston
• The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul P Enns
• The Spirit-Filled Life by Charles F. Stanley 
• Handbook on the Holy Spirit by Robert Kuglin

 
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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing to talk about The Holy Spirit and what He does in the lives of God's children today.  Our discussion today is brought to you by Pastor Jeff’s book entitled, "Happily Ever After". It is a book that Pastor Jeff wrote to help you to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beatitudes to your life. You can grab a copy of this book at the link below. 

[00:01 - 05:50] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the definition of The Holy Spirit throughout his life journey.
• The Holy Spirit is a person; far more than being an impersonal force of power, He is just as real and alive as you and I. 

[05:51 - 12:55] The Conviction Work 

• Pastor Jeff talks about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in theological terminology.
• The convincing work: a narrow work because not everyone is going to experience it.
• The conviction work of sin and righteousness.
• The Holy Spirit will use a specific Bible passage and someones’ testimony.
• The conviction is the work of The Holy Spirit, not us.

 [12:56 - 19:45]The Restrainer of Sins in The World

• Pastor Jeff talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in restraining sins in the world.
• Jen talks about our new Youtube channel, called Jeff Cranston.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the restraining work of the Holy Spirit.
• Sometimes God does allow people to live unrestrained.

 [19:46 - 24:35]The Regeneration Work 

• Pastor Jeff talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in regenerating us to new life.
• The new life in Christ is given to us by the Holy Spirit.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the difference between the conversion and the renewal of life.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the work of the Holy Spirit within the congregation.

[24:36 - 27:18] Closing Segment

• Jen gives the review and recap of today's discussion.
• Thank you for listening.  Please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“The Holy Spirit is a person, far more than being an impersonal force of power and just as real and alive like you and I. ” - Jen Denton.

"Letting your conscience be your guide is horrific theology, but the Holy Spirit may speak.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“The power and the principle restrainer (The Holy Spirit) is greater than the power of Satan.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• John 16:8-11
• 2 Thessalonians 2: 6-7
• Romans 1
• Titus 3:5 
• Matthew 19:28
• Happily Ever After by Pastor Jeff Cranston

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In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are beginning the new series on the Doctrine of Pneumatology: the study of the Holy Spirit.

Today we will primarily discuss the Indwelling Work of The Holy Spirit.

This new series will cover the topics of the spirit’s indwelling work, His baptizing work, filling work, and His empowering work. 

[00:01 - 05:00] Opening Segment

• Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode.
• Pastor Jeff breaks down the meaning of Pneumatology.
• Jen shares each topic in this season series.
• Pastor Jeff talks about some of the challenges in the study of the Holy Spirit amongst people these days.

[05:01 - 17:29] The Indwelling Work 

• Pastor Jeff breaks down the meaning of the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit.
• Pastor Jeff talks about the meaning of the gift of the Holy Spirit.
• Pastor Jeff unpack the meaning of Forever in John’s reference about the Holy Spirit.
  • Are there any terms or conditions to the indwelling work?
• Pastor Jeff talks about the differences and changes between the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in the Old Testament, the New Testament, and today.

 [17:30 - 23:15] The Purpose and Function of The Holy Spirit

• Pastor Jeff talks about the meaning of our body as the temple of The Holy Spirit.
• Pastor Jeff answers the question of “Why would God, The Holy Spirit, want to indwell in us?”
• Pastor Jeff breaks down the function and the purpose of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in us.

[23:16 - 25:08] Closing Segment

• Thank you for listening, and please share this podcast with your friends and family.
• Jen talks about the episode’s show notes to help you dive deeper into the doctrine and theology within the Christian faith.
• Final words from Pastor Jeff and Jen.

Tweetable Quotes:

“ The Holy Spirit is a gift that given to all believers in Jesus with no exception; no condition attaches to the Holy spirit except faith in Christ . ” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

"The Indwelling work of the Holy Spirit means that God is taking up permanent residence in the heart of those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

“Since the Pentecost, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, switch from being impermanent to permanent .” - Pastor Jeff Cranston.

Bible Verses and Other Sources Mentioned:

• John 14:16
• John 7 
• Ephesian 1:13
• Galatians 3:2
• Romans 8:9
• Jude 1:19
• John 14
• Psalms 51:11
• 1 chronicle 12
• John 14:17
• Ephesians 1:13-14,30

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