The Don’t Knock It Podcast

Grace and peace everyone!

In this episode I answer the question: “how can we be sure what we have now, is what they had then” by briefly talking about a field of biblical studies called “textual criticism.” The historical reliability of the New Testament has been questioned for centuries, and I think it’s pretty miraculous how God’s Word could survive the most careful scrutiny by both atheistic skeptics and doubtful believers alike! Textual Criticism seeks to recover the original wording of a historical document by carefully analyzing its copies, when that original document is non-existent. Enjoy!

A little late but here’s an Easter Special! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most historically attested event in all of history, so it’s only necessary to put together an episode describing some of the most prominent pieces of evidence!

The five evidences are:

- A death by crucifixion.

- Ladies visit the empty tomb.

- Independent appearances after death.

- Violence endured by the disciples.

- Enemies of Christ converted.

Enjoy!

Pastor Mike Winger’s video mentioned: https://youtu.be/Q936WgiD7j8

Welcome back fam! Here’s my most recent sermon on Philippians 3:1-11 titled “Our Present Pursuit of Knowing Christ.” This passage begins with a reminder to rejoice in the Lord, followed by a sharp warning to beware of the enemies of the cross of Christ. Paul then describes how everyone else pales in comparison to him and his accomplishments, considers those accomplishments gutter garbage, and then reflects on the surpassing riches of knowing Jesus. What a precious passage! Enjoy!

Welcome back family! In this episode, I address the misconception: “Only God can judge me.”

I’ve only heard a few people say this in my lifetime, but the attitude behind it is more common: “you have no right to judge what I’m doing.”

Do Christians have the license to judge other believers’ sin? Is this attitude biblical? What if they don’t believe in God? Can we judge people then? Is God the only Judge? Tune in to find out!

Scripture References:

Ephesians 5:25 (husbands love your wives)

Matthew 7:1-5 (Jesus’ teaching on judgment)

Romans 2:1 (condemning ourselves)

John 7:24 (righteous judgment)

Luke 7:36-50 (Jesus rebuking Simon the Pharisee)

Romans 2 (The law is written on our hearts)

Matthew 18:20 (God’s authority through people)

James 2:10 (break one, guilty of all)

Galatians 6:1 (THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE AND JUDGMENT)

John 3:16-18 (Why Jesus came down to earth)

Grace and peace fam! In this episode, I address the misconception: “The God of the OT is wrathful, and the God of the NT is compassionate and loving.”

Does the Bible make this distinction, or are we misreading the text? Are we missing out on truly knowing a perfectly compassionate God who both yearns for His people AND punishes their sin?

Tune in to find out that the same God who exiled His people from the promised land for 70 years, is the same God who miraculously gave His only begotten Son to save sinners.

Good morning fam! In this episode, I address the misconception: “The Bible was written by men, so I can’t trust it.” Why do so many reject the authenticity of the Bible, simply because it was written by human hands? The Bible, although written by many human hands, all had one divine Author; the Holy Spirit who was moving in them (2 Peter 1:20-21).

Tune in to find out that to reject the Word of God, is to reject the Logos, the eternal Word Himself (Jesus Christ; cf. John 1:1-14).

Grab your Bible. Open and turn to Titus 3. Starting at verse 3, read to verse 7. This is the most important message you will ever read. Grace and Peace.

Grace and peace fam! Shall we get political? In this episode we seek to provide insight on the dangers of political idolatry & self-righteousness, and how to exhibit the humility of Christ through all the confusion. Enjoy!

Philippians 2 — Grace and peace fam! I had the wonderful privilege of continuing our verse by verse study through Philippians this past Thursday. With three days notice and a tender heart, I prayed for the strength to preach through Christ’s humiliation without breaking down into tears…God answered that prayer.