Loving the Scriptures

While the early church in Jerusalem continued in its vibrancy, the apostles once again find themselves in a bind with the council. Learn how they maintain a spirit of obedience against the grain of increasing persecution, and what that says to us today.

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Consider the wonder of Christ's coming to earth from my favorite Christmas passage.

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As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we consider how Jesus demonstrated true Christmas spirit...and it's in a story that we normally don't associate with the holiday. What did Jesus do, and why was it so amazing? We talk about it in this episode.

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The story of Ananias and Sapphira has troubled many Christians. Even though we know that all God does is good and just, His dealings with these two believers in Acts 5 appears, to many, a tad bit harsh. But how exactly should we view this text? In this episode, we wrestle with the issue of God's judgment, His view on sin, and what kind of effect dealing with sin has on the church.

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In part 2 of our discussion on Lot, we continue to see how the conclusions about Lot are not things that can be drawn from the text of Scripture. Additionally, I attempt to save Lot's reputation by pointing out what the Bible does say about him in the New Testament, and how that can positively speak to us today.

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Most of the time, when people talk about Lot, they accuse him of being greedy, self-indulgent, and worldly. People tell his story as a warning to their listeners, cautioning them not to have the same attitude as he did, and not to make the same mistakes that he did. But in this episode, I am going to come to Lot's defense and explain why most of the things that are spoken against him are wildly unfair.

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After being threatened by the Jewish authorities, the apostles, as well as the other believers in Jerusalem, do the only thing they know to do in the face of pressure: they pray. Learn why their prayer is so amazing, and what it reveals about those who lifted up their voices to God.

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What is it like to speak with people who refuse to accept the things of God and of Christ even when the strong evidence of God's work and power is in front of them? How did the disciples deal with this in their situation in front of the Council? And how did they respond when they were commanded to teach no longer in the name of Jesus? We will explore these things as we continue to look at Acts 4.

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Confronted with the intimidating situation of having to answer for their actions and their doctrine in front of the Council, see how Peter and John are directed by the Holy Spirit to boldly stand up for truth in the face of opposition.

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What benefits come with true repentance? And how would this truth be especially meaningful to the Jews Peter was preaching to in the temple? In this episode, we will hear Peter's gospel appeal in his second recorded sermon to the Jews in the book of Acts. We will also talk about how the promises in Christ are based on faith, and not on ethnicity.

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