The cultural narrative of intersectionality is gaining great momentum. In short, there is a descending staircase of oppressor and oppressed categories. Those at the bottom have the most moral authority to speak up and speak out. Those at the top have no authority. While oppression runs rampant, this attitude contradicts the message of the gospel. All Christians have the moral authority to speak to the ultimate issues of oppression as long as they speak the gospel.

Scriptures Referenced:
• 2 Corinthians 4:2-5
• 1 Thessalonians 2:13
• Titus 2:11-15
• Mark 1:15

Karl Marx sought the destruction of the Biblical Family as a means to achieve his classless society. This thought continues through the Black lives matters organization by the ‘disruption’ of the biblical family in order to achieve the end of black oppression. While staunchly standing against racial oppression, Christians must be extremely careful who they partner with.

Scriptures Referenced:
• Genesis 1:26-27
• Ephesians 5:22-6:3
• Ecclesiastes

Current Cultural Marxism has adapted and advanced Marxist rejection of Biblical Sexual Ethics. The false gospel it promotes is a utopia of self-made identity and self-indulgent expression. Solomon will unmask this false hope as vanity and the Bible calls it sin and offers the gospel for redemption and identity in Christ.

Scripture Referenced:
• Genesis 1:26-27
• Genesis 2:14-22
• Genesis 3;1-7
• Romans 1:25-28
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Racism, prejudice and oppression do indeed exist. The Gospel offers a superior solution than that of the self-proclaimed Marxist organization of Black Lives Matter. In this episode we go back to Marxism and compare its storyline and false hope with the storyline of the Bible and the reconciliation brought about through Jesus Christ.

Scriptures Referenced:
• Psalm 2:1-6
• Colossians 1:13-14
• Galatians 3:28

We get to resume our regular celebration of the Lord’s Supper! How Exciting. Today we will explore the nature and importance of the Lord’s Supper as a corporate celebration and why we don’t celebrate it merely as individuals or as individual families.

Scriptures Referenced:
Acts 2:42
Acts 20:7
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Baptism as an ordinance of Christ should normally be done when the local church is assembled. That is why we have waited during the pandemic. Now that the church can assemble again we are observing baptism and the Lord’s supper. Listen in to see why it is so important that it is reserved for the gathering of the saints.

Scriptures referenced:
• Matthew 28:19
• Acts 2:38
• 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
• Acts 8
• Acts 16

What does a Christian do who has witnessed abuse of authority? The situations are wide ranging from domestic violence, child abuse, witnessing oppression, sex trafficking, and racial injustice. At the founding of Israel, God instituted timeless principles to help guide us. Those who witness oppression cannot close their hearts and stand idly by.

Scriptures Referenced:
• Proverbs 21:13-15
• Proverbs 26:17
• Proverbs 18:17
• Luke 3:12-13
• Exodus 23:1-8
• Leviticus 5:1
• Deuteronomy 16:18-20

What does the Bible say to someone who has experienced abuse of authority? God has given us various means to appeal to when we are the victim’s of injustice and abuse of authority. It starts with going to God first and then wisely seeking the means of grace he has given us.

Scriptures Referenced:
• Psalm 10:1-2
• Psalm 22:1
• Deuteronomy 16:18-20
• Romans 12:19
• Luke 6:28
• Proverbs 21:11
• Proverbs 24:6

God has given authorities and authority structures to mitigate the effects of sin and promote human flourishing. But, when these authority structures fail to do so, what do we do? Count on God’s justice, entrust ourselves to God, and be careful not to be overcome by evil. This is the key starting point.

Scriptures Referenced:

• Deuteronomy 16:18-20
• 2 Samuel 23:3—4
• Isaiah 30:12-14
• 1 Peter 2:23
• Romans 12:17-21

The Governor’s office is requiring us to wear masks while worshipping in our Sunday gathering to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Honoring the governing authorities is first and foremost an issue of worship to God as a result of the gospel. Unless the government asks us to sin, we should humbly submit.

Scriptures Referenced:
• Romans 12:1-2
• 1 Peter 2:13-17