The Second Coming of Christ is the "Blessed Hope" of the Christian. We must be ready for this event, and yet we understand that the Son of Man comes at an hour when we don't expect Him. We discuss the inappropriateness of setting dates for the return of Christ. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

How did the first coming of Jesus affect this world? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? We review some of the sentiments of some Christians in the 1600's regarding the celebration. How has the spread of the Gospel influenced people? We review the words to the carol "Joy to the World," by Isaac Watts. Finally, Why did Jesus come into the world and what His life means to you personally, today. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

We look at the actions of Herod the Great, and the times of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. We discuss how scripture talks about the coming of the Lord - both first and second comings. What does the word Advent really mean? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

What were the times like prior to the first advent of our Lord Jesus Christ? What were some of the historical events that we see occurring during the 400 year intertestamental period? What was Herod the Great like? Listen as we discuss these and other events during this time of Advent. Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

What is the Reformational view of Sacrament? Where did the term sacrament come from and is it legitimate to use the term? How many sacraments are there? What if a pastor becomes apostate, are the previous sacraments administered by him still valid? What does it mean that the sacraments are a sign and seal? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

A Pastor is a minister of Word and Sacrament. We continue exploring two major distinctives of the Reformation, namely Word and Sacrament. The topic was so large, that this program is dedicated to the Word. What is meant by the assertion "sola scriptura" as heard from the Reformation onward? How do we look at Scripture - is it God's inherent word? What of continuing revelations, now that the canon of Scripture is complete? Participants: Dr. John Vance, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

We continue to discuss the need for missionary endeavor. We discuss the cultural and evangelical mandates. We discuss the necessity of translating the Bible into the native tongue of tribes and nations. We review more accounts from the field as related by a missionary pilot. We also talk about how cultures have been transformed by the gospel of Christ. Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Jeremiah Diedrich (pilot), Dan Elmendorf

Don't we have so many problems in our country, that we need to focus here first? Why missions? We review some missionary accounts from the field as related by a missionary pilot. What is the extent of the evangelistic mandate which Christ has given to His people? Participants: Rev. Mark Diedrich, Jeremiah Diedrich (pilot), Dan Elmendorf

A lively discussion on Martin Luther, and continuing the theme this month of Reformation. The Augsburg Confession, the five Solas, Bible translation and more are discussed. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich and Dan Elmendorf.

We take a deeper look at indulgences in this edition. Also a more in depth look at the life of Martin Luther. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf