Not For Prophets

Tom and Asher wrap up John 1, tracing the Old Testament references packed into the chapter and the titles given to Jesus, from Christ and Son of God to King of Israel and Son of Man. Along the way they cover the road to Emmaus, the Jewish groups of Jesus' day and what each one expected the Messiah to be.

Tom and Joy work through what the Bible says about having kids: the command to be fruitful and multiply, children as a blessing, when to start, how many to have, and contraception.

The Bible plainly teaches that Jesus is God, and John 1 v1-3 makes it impossible to deny. Tom and Asher walk through the Word, answer Jehovah's Witness and Arian objections, and show why Jesus can only belong in the category of the uncreated.

God's saving grace does not merely offer salvation. It actually saves by giving a new heart that freely comes to Christ. Tom and Asher walk through irresistible grace, compatibilism, John 6, Romans 9, and why grace alone only holds if God effectually calls.

In this episode Pastor Tom Foord and Pastor James Mackenzie are joined by Edward Schuller to discuss how Christians should approach politics, distinguishing the church’s primary task of word and sacrament from the responsibility of individual believers to seek the good of their nation while keeping the gospel first.

In this episode the Tom and James unpack the Reformed doctrine of election, showing from Scripture that God sovereignly chooses specific people for salvation before the foundation of the world while answering common objections and clarifying how this truth shapes assurance, evangelism and our view of God.

In this episode of Not for Prophets, Tom and Joy address pornography in Australian culture and the church, examining its biblical condemnation, the excuses Christians make, its addictive and escalating nature, and the call to radical repentance through the Holy Spirit.

Tom and Joy are back to discuss biblical advice for maintaining a strong marriage through intentional effort, self-sacrifice without resentment, and fully giving up independence to become one flesh.

In this episode of Not for Prophets, Tom and Ro unpack the biblical truth about the devil, Satan, and demons, steering clear of obsession or denial while equipping listeners with Scripture to understand his schemes and stand firm in Christ.

Tom and Ro explore near death experiences through a biblical lens, examining common NDE elements like beings of light and out of body encounters while applying Christian discernment to separate truth from deception.