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  • False Ideas About Truth - Part 6 by Dr. Joe L. Mott on April. 27, 2026
    References:
    (1) I claim that the NT passes the 4-fold test for the RELIABILITY of witnesses articulated by the former Los Angeles police department cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace. Much like in a courtroom trial the questions are asked: Were the witnesses PRESENT to be able to observe what they claim? Was their testimony CORROBORATED by an independent source? Was their testimony ACCURATE by other measures? Finally, were the witnesses BIASED against the defendant?
    (2) past episodes of this program I have demonstrated that the NT passes the 3 HISTORIOGRAPHICAL tests for the reliability of ancient literature, namely, (1) the biographical test, (2) the internal test, and (3) the external test.
    (3) Moreover, the NT also passes 3 logical tests of AUTHENTICITY: (a) It is historically ACCURATE. (b) It is CONSISTENT with itself with NO CONTRADICTION in teaching or fact. (c) It gives insight by information that would be IMPOSSIBLE to get from any other source but from God.
    (4) Not so long ago the idea that the Bible, much less the NT, would have anything USEFUL to say to tell us about history in the secular world was considered RIDICULOUS. Historical criticism claimed that WRITTEN LANGUAGE didn’t even exist at the time of Moses. Also they skeptically OPPOSED the biblical references to CITIES like Sodom and Gomorrah or PEOPLE like the Hittites. All of those things critics considered only MYTHS and LEGENDS.
    (5) In 1964 archaeologists began to excavate a Middle Eastern ruin named Tel Mardikh. There they found the remains of an ancient city called Elba. By the 1970’s, over 7,000 clay tablets were discovered that showed a highly developed form of writing was in use nearly 1,000 years prior to Moses.
    (6) It is not uncommon to hear skeptics claim that the Bible is FULL OF CONTRADICTIONS. The Bible, however, has a DIFFERENT VIEW. In Psalm 126:6 David declared, “The words of the Lord are PURE WORDS, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”
    (7) There is a phrase I learned in college that has stood the test of time. The phrase goes like this, “A TEXT without a CONTEXT is a PRETEXT for a PROOFTEXT, that is, it leads to a disastrous interpretation.
    (8) In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus quoted Exodus 21:23-25 where He said, “You have heard it said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you NOT TO RESIST an evil person. But whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also” (Matt. 5:38-39).
    (9) Exodus 21 tells us that God was laying down the CIVIL LAWS to govern the NATION of Israel. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus was directing His comments to the lives of INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE. The fact of the matter is there are certain rights and privileges that are APPROPRIATE for a government that are NOT APPROPRIATE for the average person.
    For example, if someone robbed your house, the civil authorities can track down, arrest, try and toss the criminal in jail. That is considered JUSTICE.
    But for you or me to hunt down the burglar, tie him up and imprison him in a basement for 5 years would be considered KIDNAPPING. From God’s point of view, justice was to be swift and the punishment should fit the crime. But in personal dealings, God’s people were to be characterized by MERCY and COMPASSION, not by an instant desire for REVENGE.
    (10) Although this passage Isa. 53 sounds like it came from one of Jesus’ disciples, it was written 700 years before the birth of Jesus. The supernatural nature of PREDICTIVE PROPHECY confirms that the Bible is in fact the Word of God.
    This is episode 273.
    17 min
  • A Study of First John by Dan Paulson
    In this insightful message, Dan Paulson takes us through the opening chapter of 1 John, a book he describes as a letter from a spiritual patriarch to those he loves. While many see the New Testament as ancient history, this study proves that the human psyche and our need for connection haven't changed in two millennia. By exploring the 46 mentions of "love" and the intentional way John addresses everyone from the elderly to the new believer, we discover that the Christian life is fundamentally built on the quality of our relationships.
    -- The primary focus of the book of 1 John is relationships: between us and God, us and Christ, and us and one another.
    -- The importance of not being "diluted" (watered down) or "deluded" (tricked) by the influences and false hopes of the world.
    -- A deep dive into the biblical meaning of fellowship, moving beyond superficial social gatherings to a deep spiritual connection made through Christ.
    -- Understanding the deity of Jesus as the "Word of Life" who was manifested in the flesh and witnessed by the apostles.
    -- The universal nature of God as "Light," meaning He is approachable and consistent regardless of a person’s background or diversity.
    -- The vital "fix" for sin: why walking in the light and confessing our sins is the only way to maintain unity with the Father.
    Scriptures for Further Study
    -- 1 John 1:1-10
    -- 1 John 2:1
    -- 1 John 5:13-14
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    Hear more messages and find out more about Oyster Bay Church of Christ in Crawfordville, FL on our website: https://www.obcoc.org/
    And here: https://pearlsofwisdomonline.org/
    33 min
  • The Path of a Leader With Major Norman Mack
    In this deep-dive interview, Major Norman Mack shares the evolution of detention operations from the 1990s to the post-pandemic era. He discusses the "Swiss Army knife" beginnings of his career in Jefferson County, where he learned the art of communication by managing everything from booking to medical care. The conversation explores the heavy transition to Leon County, the intricacies of gang investigation, and the unique challenges of civil judicial services. Major Mack’s story is a class in leading by example and maintaining personal integrity in high-pressure environments.
    -- Major Mack's early influences, including the pivotal role his mother played in shaping his character and his decision to confess Christ in 1995.
    -- The transition from a small "linear" jail to the "direct supervision" model used at the Leon County Detention Facility.
    -- The importance of unwavering principles and why treating every individual with the same level of respect is vital for safety and order.
    -- His tenure in classification and booking, and how specialized gang training led to award-winning investigative results.
    -- The operational challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and how leading from the front kept staff motivated during a global crisis.
    -- The jump to Judicial Services, highlighting the complex work of the civil unit and the management of warrants and bailiffs.
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    This is episode 012.
    Find more information here: https://www.leoncountyso.com/
    33 min

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