The sermon centers on the biblical principle that covetousness and idolatry are inseparable, rooted in the human tendency to seek fulfillment outside of God's will, as illustrated through the Israelites' wilderness rebellion and Paul's warnings in 1 Corinthians 10. It emphasizes that while all things are lawful for the believer, not all are beneficial or edifying, and Christians must exercise discernment in cultural practices—especially those with pagan origins—lest they become stumbling blocks to others or compromise their spiritual integrity. Drawing from Romans 14 and 2 Peter 2, the message calls for a balanced approach: avoiding outright idolatry and harmful influences while recognizing that mere cultural symbols, when not engaged with spiritual intent, are not inherently sinful. The ultimate standard is to act in love, with conscience and conviction, always seeking to glorify God and protect the spiritual well-being of fellow believers, especially the young and vulnerable.

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters speaks with Dr. T. (Ty) "Dani" Bradley research mathematician and visiting professor at The Master's University about how mathematics reflects the order and intelligibility of God's creation and supports a biblical worldview. Far from being neutral or disconnected from theology, mathematics reveals the coherence and structure of the world God has made. From Genesis 1 and the command "Let there be light" to the mathematical foundations underlying the physical universe, this conversation shows how creation points beyond itself to Christ, who upholds all things by the word of His power. In this episode, you'll learn: • What a mathematician actually does. • How mathematics reflects divine order. • The significance of Genesis 1 and the nature of light. • How creation's coherence points to Christ's sustaining power. • Biblical discernment regarding artificial intelligence. • Encouragement for students considering STEM fields. Science, rightly understood, does not contradict Scripture, it reveals the ordered world created and sustained by God. Learn more from Justin Peters at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is shared here with permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS3I4f92huw

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters interviews Jesse Westwood, a former Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry alumnus, about his years inside the Bethel movement and why he ultimately rejected its prophetic practices and claims of supernatural signs. They discuss modern prophecy, words of knowledge, treasure hunts, and sensational phenomena such as "gold dust" and "angel feathers," and examine these claims in light of Scripture. This conversation explains why normalizing false prophecy is spiritually dangerous, how a low view of God's Word harms people, and why the true work of the Holy Spirit centers on sanctification and gospel truth, not spectacle. Listeners are encouraged to test all things by Scripture, recover a proper fear of God, and rest in the sufficiency and final authority of God's Word. For more from Justin please his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video was first posted at Justin's YouTube and is shared here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4geAsMWZOE

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters examines the sharp contrast between the biblical gospel and Roman Catholic teaching on salvation. Using a well-known interview between Ben Shapiro and Roman Catholic bishop Robert Barron as a starting point, Justin explains why appeals to conscience, sincerity, church councils, and cooperation with grace fail to present the saving gospel revealed in Scripture. This message carefully walks through key biblical texts to show that: • Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. • Jesus Christ is not a "privileged" way to heaven, but the only way. • Any gospel that mixes grace with works is a false gospel. • Scripture—not church tradition or councils—is the final authority. Key passages include John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:27–28, Romans 11:6, Galatians 1, and Hebrews 7. This episode is offered in love and concern for the souls of those who have been misled, and with a desire to bring clarity to one of the most important doctrines in the Christian faith. "There is salvation in no one else." (Acts 4:12) For more from Justin please visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoiuc2v9Kgo

As a new year begins, countless voices claim to have fresh prophetic insight about what God is about to do. Many offer predictions, promises, and personal revelations—yet Scripture calls God's people to test every claim by the Word of God. In this message, Justin Peters delivers a prophetic word for 2026 that is guaranteed to be accurate—because it comes directly from Scripture, not modern prophecy. This episode examines: • Why contemporary prophetic claims fail biblical scrutiny • God's sovereignty over time, nations, and rulers • The holiness, immutability, and truthfulness of God • What Scripture actually reveals about God's will for believers • Sanctification, suffering, and gratitude as marks of the Christian life • The sufficiency of Scripture for knowing God's will • A clear and faithful presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ God has already spoken. His Word is sufficient, authoritative, and unchanging—and it alone provides certainty for the year ahead. Scripture does not speculate. It declares. For more from Justin please visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video was first published at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6vWXFw75-8

In this episode of Sound Theology & Biblical Discernment, Justin Peters interviews Jason Lisle of the Biblical Science Institute on scientific evidence that challenges the billions-of-years narrative and supports a young universe consistent with Scripture. Dr. Lisle examines multiple lines of observable evidence, including the internal heat of the giant planets, the decay of planetary magnetic fields, spiral galaxies and spiral wrapping, blue stars, comets and the Oort Cloud hypothesis, lunar recession, and recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope. Throughout the discussion, scientific claims are evaluated through a biblical worldview that affirms God as Creator and the historical truthfulness of Genesis. This conversation encourages Christians to think clearly, biblically, and soberly about science, cosmology, and the age of the universe—without surrendering the authority of God's Word. For more from Justin please visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Hq7qRZhBg

In this episode of Sound Theology & Discernment, Justin Peters discusses the Legacy Standard Bible and its commitment to faithful, precise Bible translation. This conversation explores the origins of the LSB, its formal equivalence philosophy, and why accuracy, consistency, and transparency to the original biblical languages matter for preaching and teaching. Listeners will gain insight into key translation decisions, theological clarity, and why the Legacy Standard Bible serves as a valuable tool for serious Bible study and doctrinal discernment. For more from Justin Peters, visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode originally appeared on Justin Peters' YouTube channel and is reposted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgMqAoxL-o

Psalm 82 opens with the words, "God takes His stand in the congregation of God; He judges in the midst of the gods." What does that mean, and does it support Michael Heiser's "divine council" theology and the idea of many "gods" under one supreme God? In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, I'm joined by my friend Fred Butler (Grace to You, Hip and Thigh) to walk through Michael Heiser's teaching on Psalm 82, Deuteronomy 32, Genesis 6, and related passages. We look at how Heiser uses liberal scholarship, ancient Near Eastern myth, and speculative ideas about "watchers," Nephilim, and "divine beings," and we compare all of it with clear, historic, biblical doctrine. Our aim is to help you understand Psalm 82 in its context, to see how Jesus uses it in John 10, and to warn against flirtations with theism, henotheism, and "little gods" language that echo Mormonism and Word of Faith theology. Above all, we want to encourage you not to exceed what is written, but to stand firmly on the sufficient, inerrant Word of God. For more from Justin please visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKX_wbneUyM

Kirk Cameron recently stated that he no longer believes in eternal conscious torment and now holds to annihilationism the view that the wicked ultimately cease to exist rather than endure God's eternal judgment. In this episode of Sound Theology & Discernment, Justin Peters responds carefully and biblically, joined by Dr. Ed Romine. This is not an attack on Kirk Cameron. Instead, Justin and Ed walk through: • What annihilationism teaches. • Why the historic Christian church has affirmed eternal conscious punishment. • Key passages often used to defend annihilationism (Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:46, Revelation 14, etc.). • Why emotional reasoning cannot override clear biblical teaching. • How diminishing hell inevitably diminishes the character of God. • The danger of adopting arguments that parallel cults such as Mormonism and the Jehovah's Witnesses. Justin and Ed also address the seriousness of sin, the justice and holiness of God, the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked, and why eternal punishment is bound to God's nature not human logic.. The episode concludes with a clear gospel appeal, urging sinners to flee from the wrath to come and to trust in Christ, who bore the full fury of God's judgment for all who believe. "Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men." — 2 Corinthians 5:11 For more from Justin please visit his page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00NpqyI-lGk

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters interviews Jim Osman and Dave Rich about their new book God Doesn't Try. Together they unpack why Scripture never presents God as "trying" to save, sanctify, speak, build His church, or provide—but as the sovereign Lord who actually accomplishes all He wills. This conversation covers: • Why saying "God is trying…" diminishes His sovereignty • How God's perfections mean He cannot fail • The comfort of God's providence in suffering and loss • Sanctification, holiness, and the danger of "carnal Christianity" • How Christ builds and organizes His church through qualified elders • Why a high view of God protects against false teaching and man-centered theology Clear, pastoral, and grounded in the authority of Scripture, this discussion calls believers to think rightly about God and find real rest in His sovereignty and goodness. This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJVnU1zMmsI&t=5s