First, Keith features something we haven't had in the podcast for quite some time. A feature from the world of old time radio. The series, Story Behind The Song featured a blend of beloved tunes from both the secular world, but also many favorite hymns. On July 9, 1931 (a hymn by Fannie Crosby was featured, "And I Shall See Him Face To Face." It's a tale that tells how a song that almost wasn't published, managed to spread the Gospel message to transform lives.

Main Topic

Greatness of god

How do personal views skew ideas about god? Can these be minimized?

* Gods attributes are his, not projected or invented by humans.

* He has all his attributes,. Not a broken set of them.

* He is unified, complex, multi-faceted.

* We don't know him fully, but only what he has revealed.

Attributes vs what god does. (What he is, not what he does.)

* Attributes are permanent

* Attributes are intrinsic (built in)

* Attributes can't be gained or lost.

Classifications.

* Communicable and incommunicable.

* Communicable - - in part god shares attributes with his creation.

* Incommunicable - attributes unique to god.

* Transitive and intransitive

* Transitive - operate outside god. ,Requires an object in creation to show them too. (God is near, in everything.)

* Intransitive - qualities that remain in gods nature. (God is distant.)

* Absolute and relative. Related to previous classification.

* Absolute - doesn't need a created thing to show themSelf to. Contained in god.

* Relative - manifested to creation. Whether inanimate or not.

* Natural and moral.

* Natural - non-moral superlatives of god. Such as knowledge and power.

* Moral - relates to right and wrong. Love, mercy, faithfulness, etc. .

Attributes of greatness

* Spirituality. Invisible, not material, no physical body. Not limited to laws of physics or to geography. Mentions to having hands, arms, etc are anthropomorphic.

* Spirits don't have bodies.

* Spirits can't have physical images (idolatry), can't be contained or controlled.

* Personality. An intelligent agent, not impersonal force. He has a name to identify him, and call him by.

* He has a name intended to embody character. He is active, knowing, and communicating with humans. In short, he seeks relationship.

* Should be respected as a being, not a wishing machine.

* He is the end, not a means to it. He is a value to us for what he is, not for what he does for us. What he does is proof of who he is.

* Life. Scripture doesn't argue for his existence, it affirms that he is, I Am. Life is the most basic aspect of his nature.

* Living and breathing god, controls nature. Jeremiah 10:10; John 5:26; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

* While all life is in him, he has no external source for his own life. Eternal, before time, he already was.

* He is not aloof, indifferent, or unconcerned. He relates because he wants to, not needs to. He doesn't need us to accomplish his purpose, we need him.

* He is the uncaused one, not self caused.

* Infinity. Unlimited and unlimitable. Physical realm is limited, with beginning and an end.

* Not limited by space.

* Not limited to a place, geography. Can be in countless places at the same time. We may have special places, due to experience, but god is not localized. He doesn't move from place to place, but handles things anywhere, at the same time.

The investigation of Alex Lord continues, and Captain Mike Patt gets a let down.

This Re-quest episode first appeared on March 8, 2016. It's the first appearance of our "Dumb News" segment. Here's the original show notes.

Or… The Bad News and Good News About Sin, and the Dumb Things People Do. As we meet the hosts today, we incorporate a new segment. A short quiz based on real news stories. Nathan tries to guess the true fact behind the story, and Keith shares the true story behind our "Dumb News". We also share a little about the latest adventures in 'Critter Castle,' and on missing church.

the Bible Survey is based on: Leviticus 20:7-27

Summary ()derived from Matthew Henry's commentary):

The Law..

* Of sanctification

* Of him that curses his parents

* Of incest

* Of sodomy

* Of bestiality

* Of uncleanness

* Obedience is required with holiness

BibleTimeline

In this segment, which we haven't covered in a while, we talk about developments in the years since the KJV had become the milestone translation that it is.

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The topic is relatively short, and with no added segments, we keep it that way.

Main Topic

A church that seemed to measure success by its wealth, but was clueless about its true condition. Follow along as Keith and Nathan unpack the statements in this letter to Laodicean.

Verse 14

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

As with all these churches, an angel, or a messenger is the recipient. . the pastor at the congregation.

Some details about Laodicea.

* In a fertile Vally.

* The Roman road ran through it. From coast to interior.

* An important center of trade, communication, and producing glossy black wool.

* Wealth also came from banking, a medical school, and "Phrygian powder" known for healing eye defects.

* Also an ear ointment.

* No recorded accomplishments, known for compromise. And bowing to others needs.

Paul never visited, but mentioned the church to the Colossians.

Colossians 2:1 (ESV)

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,

Colossians 4:16 (ESV)

And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

Jesus identifies himself with certain attributes of God.

Amen, An acknowledgement of a truth, Or a response of a spoken truth from God.

2 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV)

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.

Jesus claims to be the faithful and true witness, an attribute found earlier in this letter.

Revelation 1:5 (ESV)

and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood

The beginning of the creation of God, of course refers to Jesus as creator. Not that he was the first to be born in creation, but that he came first, as the architect of creation.

Verse 15

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

Jesus sees. Here it comes. The report card for the Laodiceans, and its not a good one. But there's still promise.

Neither cold nor hot:

Cold is refreshing. Hot is satisfying. Both are good in their own way. Lukewarm, or tepid, is not accepted.

But what is it that has grown tepid?

Matthew 24:12 (ESV)

And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.

Philippians 1:9 (ESV)

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,

2 Thessalonians 1:3 (ESV)

We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.

1 Peter 1:22 (ESV)

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,

Did you notice? What has grown cold? How about: Love, knowledge, wisdom, obedience, faith.

The desire is for being cold or hot. There's only one answer. This or that. Yes or no. Middle ground is still, not God.

Joshua 24:15 (ESV)

There's no audio drama this week. Sorry. Instead, Keith shares some behind the scenes glimpses at how the drama got started, and what its like to put a show together.

* Concept for the origins of the audio drama. Why Luke? Why do the added audio dramas outside the scripture?

* Audio commentary. Leads into the passage, or out of it to make a comment on the text, or add a slice of social life of the times. Examining who Luke would have interviewed. . when artistic license is taken, its only in these audio additions. Scripture is read as closely as possible.

* Sound affects. The goal is to try to be understated, but offer a way to feel in the scene, in the moment, or to be consistent in transitions. Where did the theme music come from? Ambience sounds that didn't make the cut.

* The evolution with angel affects. Going from none, to the thunder and harp affect.

* Finally, putting together a show. It can take a full 8 hour day. half to piecing roles together, and half to affects, transitions, and music. The rest is downhill, uploading, writing short show notes, and linking it together to schedule on the

RSS feed.

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