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Theological Discourse on AI Faith Debate: Sunday, August 16th, 2026 (08/23/26 on 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland) "Artificial Intelligence" has real consequences; should Christians build it, boycott it, or redeem it? A.I. is no longer a science fiction premise; it's sadly writing sermons, answering theological questions, and shaping the worldview of millions. In light of these realities, is the church largely having the wrong conversations about it? Some Christians marvel at the possibilities, while others sound an apocalyptic alarm. The Faith Debate now helps ask and answer the question that matters most: What is our responsibility before God in this moment? This episode is part one of a five-part conversation (piggybacking on a two-part AI discussion from earlier in the year). To hear the five parts in uninterrupted fashion, go to the Christian Podcast Community and find the Theology Throwdown show dated April 11th, 2026. The Faith Debate podcasts can be found at wfmd.com, ChristianPodcastCommunity.org, and most podcast platforms - including SermonAudio and Odysee. (Videos are made available in many of these same places, as well on Rumble). Find links for all of these outlets at www.householdoffaithinchrist.com. The panel: Troy Skinner. Founder, Household of Faith in Christ Andrew Rappaport. Founder, Striving for Eternity Keith Heltsley. Co-host, Quest For Truth Melissa Lex. Host, Thoroughly Equipped Eve Franklin. Co-host, Are You Just Watching? Brandon Hollen. Host, Rooted Reason George Binoka. Co-host, Gospel Talks Podcast Anthony Russo. Host, Grace and Peace Radio

God does not give us the spirit of fear. So where does this spirit of fear come from?

Psalms 139:7 "Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?"

The sermon explains that the Holy Spirit's restraining influence will cease at the rapture of the Church, allowing the rise of the Antichrist. It argues that the Spirit remains omnipresent to save souls during the Tribulation, citing the conversion of millions after the Church is gone. The speaker identifies the Antichrist as emerging from a revived ten-nation European confederacy, fulfilling prophecies in Daniel and Revelation. Historical attempts to unite Europe are presented as precursors to this final political entity. The message urges listeners to recognize these signs as evidence that Christ's return is imminent.

The sermon explores the believer's responsibility to pursue ongoing obedience through the metaphor of the watchman in Ezekiel 33. It emphasizes that God desires repentance rather than judgment and warns against relying on past righteousness or assuming grace permits continued sin. Drawing from Romans 6 and Galatians 6, the message clarifies that true regeneration results in a daily dying to sin and living for God. The preacher urges listeners to actively sow to the Spirit and avoid spiritual apathy by maintaining faithful engagement with God's word. Ultimately, the central theme is that Christian holiness requires diligent, persistent effort rather than passive reliance on past faith.

Work While It Is Day Dented by Grace, Enriched for the Work This teaching centers on Jesus' words in John 9:4–5: "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day… As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." Jesus lived with a clear awareness that He had been sent by the Father, given an assignment, and given a workable opportunity to fulfill it. In the same way, because Christ now lives in His people by His Spirit, believers are called to recognize that we too have been sent and must faithfully work while the opportunity remains. Psalm 104:19–23 helps illuminate Jesus' reference to working "while it is day." God appointed order within creation: the moon for seasons, the beasts for the night, and man to go out to his labor during the day. Jesus was using that ordinary reality to teach spiritual urgency. Daylight represents opportunity. Darkness limits the work. Therefore, while God gives us light, strength, relationships, open doors, and influence, we should use those opportunities for His glory. This is not frantic, restless activity; Scripture also teaches God-given rest. It is simply recognizing that our present opportunities will not last forever. John 9 then gives a living illustration of the works of God. The man born blind was not blind because of some specific sin committed by him or his parents. Jesus redirected the disciples from asking, "Who is to blame?" toward seeing what God intended to reveal: "that the works of God should be revealed in him." The disciples saw a problem; Jesus saw a platform for glory. The man had lived in darkness all his life, yet there came a God-appointed day when Jesus passed by, saw him, healed him, and ul

This passage teaches us the same as 1 Peter 5:7-"Cast your care on Him, because He cares for you." So Jesus is teaching at least 2 things to His disciples that night on the Sea of Galilee-1. He is demonstrating who He is by showing His power over the wind and water. 2. He is teaching The disciples that is does have sympathy and compassion because He does care for them. They were afraid during the storm, now they are very much afraid after the storm. Well what's worse than having a storm outside your boat, is having God on your boat. A real cause for panic.

With victory and relative peace in his life, David reflects and writes what will eventually become Psalm 18. We discuss the small differences and do a survey/overview of this Psalm that contains Messianic Prophecy, Song Lyrics, Dispensational Truth and subtle references to the Trinity, the Rapture, the Second Coming, the Millennium, etc. Also Reference: (Psalm 18), Luke 1:47, Hebrews 1:8, Romans 10:13, (Revelation 19), Romans 16:20, Luke 6:37, Psalm 119:105. Hebrews 11:6, (Colossians 3:16), (Ephesians 5:19) https://bbfohio.com

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