In this 6 part series we will look at different warnings God has already provided us in scripture to be aware of the Devil's deception.  The devil seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10) and is prowling around like a lion seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).  So we must be on guard and aware of this traps.  Do you know how the devil is seeking to deceive you or maybe he currently is?  Satan never stops, and we are commanded to be on our guard.  

In this part 1 we will look at the example of the sower and the seeds.  

Passages covered:  1 Peter 5:8-9;  Revelation 20:3-10;  Mathew ch 13,  Luke 8:11-15;  Luke 11:33-36;  1 John 1:3-9

In this episode we discuss the testimony of Brayden, a college student at the University of Albany NY who graduates this coming year.  Brayden grew up with the truth, a model "Christian" young man in the eyes of the fake Christian Church.  But the problem is God looks at the heart now our outward behavior.  Brayden had not yet been freed from the sinful thoughts that originated from his heart of sin that had not yet be spiritually circumsized and put to death through the baptism with Christ.  Brayden confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and had been water baptized.  But until you are truly willing to lose everything AND accept the full truth of God's word to be freed from sin; you are simply living a life of vanity.  

Through an impending doom of calamity, Brayden gave up ALL of his life to find Eternal Life!

Passages covered:  Jeremiah 18:1-12.

In this part 3 episode we look at the Devil's final temptation of Christ.  In this final temptation the Devil didn't use any twisting of the Word of God, but appealed directly to any worldly desire within Christ, and Christ overcame, taking Devil's thought captive, resisted the Devil and rebuked the Devil.  The question is how is this temptation different than yours.  Well it all depends.  If you have been born again and received a new heart with new thoughts, the old evil thoughts crucified and removed; then it should be easy for you to identify the thoughts of the Devil and to resist them.  However, if you still have the old heart with its desires of the flesh; then you will find it difficult to distinguish between your wicked thoughts and the Devil's.  Worse, you may even find your own worldly desires which still live in you, tempting and luring you to have sinful thoughts; which when conceived and completed brings for your sin and death as discussed in James ch1.  When you have a new heart and the evil thought is the Devil's it will be easy for you to take captive the thought and rebuke it; the Devil will then flee.  But if you don't have the new heart; then most likely your own thought will remain and you will find yourself warring against yourself and the sin which still dwells in you.  

Passages covered:  Mathew 4:8-11;  Deuteronomy 6:13,  5:9,  8:19,  11:16,  17:3,  30:17;  James 1:2-6,  13-15;  1 Cor 10:1-13;  2 Cor 10:2-6,  11:1-4.

In this episode we review a conversation that I had with 2 young men from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons).  I emphasized the importance of knowing what the differences are between your faith and someone else.  For example, many people believe in the bible, but come to different conclusions of faith.  Why?  It is important to understand these differences to make sure we have not been deceived and to ensure our faith is based solidly on God's Word.  How do we know we aren't the ones who are wrong.  In this episode I cover the topics reviewed with the 2 Mormon men.  What is sin?  What is love?  Warnings about deception.  The trinity.  How was Jesus able to overcome sin?  The primary difference between our faith is I have power and most other people's faith lack the power.

Passages covered:  1 Jn 3:2-15;  Mathew 12:33-37,  15:1-20,  5:19-22, 27-30;  James 1:19-27,  2:1-13;  Mark 7:18-23;  Luke 6:43-47;  1 Peter 3:20-21;  Romans 8:1-14,  13:8-10;  Galatians 1:6-10;  2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 12-15;  2 Timothy 2:19-26,  3:5, 13;  2 Peter 3:14-17;  John 14:9-12;  Ephesians 4:11-14,  3:14-21

In this episode we will look at the Lie of man's doctrine concerning the Trinity.  There is one God, the Father.  There is one Lord (Master) Jesus Christ who is the Son of God, NOT God the son.  We will examine scripture at what God says and defines in His word and also review passages which the world teaches in ignorance and distorts the truth of God.

Please ask questions if there is something not covered that you have questions on or you request further explanation.

Passages covered:  Colossians 1:15-16, 2:6-7;  Revelation  1:1-7,  3:2, 12, 14;  John 1:1-14, 8:41-42, 54,  5:44-45; 10:27-38, 14:28,  17:3,  20:17, 28;  ;  Luke 1:30-35;  Hebrews 1:1-9, 8:1, ch10;  Mark 12:28-34;  Romans 15:6;  1 Corinthians 3:23,  8:6,  11:1-3, 15:23-28;  2 Corinthians 1:3, 11:31;  Ephesians 1:3, 17,  4:5-6;  1 Peter 1:3;  1 Timothy 2:1-5;  Gal 3:20;  Deuteronomy 18:15-19;  Isaiah 9:6-7;  Acts 2;22-24, 30-36,  ch3, ch4, 5:29-31, 42,  7:55,  9:20-27,  10:38-43,  17:25-31,  18:5, 28,  22:8,  24:4,  25:19,  26:6-9, 20-23  

In this episode we will look at God's word how the Devil attempted to deceive Jesus Christ.  It is important to understand we are susceptible to the same temptations.  How did Jesus overcome?  What scriptural truth did Jesus rely on?  Do you understand the full message of Jesus' response?  In this part 2 we will look at the second temptation when Satan challenges Jesus if he is the Son of God and to throw himself down from the pinnacle of the temple.

Passages covered:  Mathew 4:5-7;  Psalm ch 91;  Deuteronomy ch 6;  Exodus 17:1-7 

In this episode we will look at God's word how the Devil attempted to deceive Jesus Christ.  It is important to understand we are susceptible to the same temptations.  How did Jesus overcome?  What scriptural truth did Jesus rely on?  Do you understand the full message of Jesus' response?

Passages covered:  Mathew 4:1-4;  Deuteronomy ch 8;  Romans ch 6 

In this Episode we continue to look at God's word where even though people think they serve God, God will accuse them of denying Christ.   The problem is their confession isn't aligned with the full Truth of God's Word and message.  God points out those who deny Christ, but many people don't understand the accusation against those who are actually denying Christ.  The reason why they don't understand, is because they don't understand the message being communicated in the book of 2 Peter.  It is many of those who are in the church thinking they are Christians that God will accuse of denying Him and blaspheming His Truth.

Passages covered:  2 Peter

In this second episode on Redemption, we will look at who are the servants of God that will receive of God's REDEMTPION.  We will look at a passage in the OT that is repeated in the NT quoted by Peter in describing the True Grace of God that we are to stand firm in.  We will also look at an example of King David.

Passages Covered:  Psalm ch 34;  1 Peter;  Psalm ch 26

In this first episode on REDEMPTION, we will look at how God Redeems His people.  Not what man says, Not what man hopes, but in demonstration of what and how God has already done to demonstrate how His Redemption works.

In this first episode on Redemption, we will look at the example of Israel.  You may be surprised that even though God redeemed someone, that he subsequently kindles His wrath on the very one he redeemed.  Why?  Listen and find out.

Passages covered:  Exodus 6:6-7;  Deuteronomy 7:6-15,  31:6-17;  James 1:2=8;  Psalm ch 78