In this study: The grave danger of presumption of salvation that many make based on a prayer in VBS, a prayer in a counseling room, a prayer at a revival, an emotional experience, or baptism The consistent Scriptural warning that the only way to have assurance of salvation is by the fruit produced in us … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:8-11 A True Christian (Part 2 of 2) (Podcast) →

Married? Thinking about getting married? God has given us great wisdom in 1 Peter 3. This podcast consists of a discussion with some great insights from several couples from the A5B class at Sevier Heights Baptist Church who have, collectively, been married for many, many decades. (In fact, collectively, actually centuries!) There is a lot … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:1-7 Strengthening Your Marriage (Podcast) →

In 1 Peter 3:8-12 God gives us a long list of rapid-fire commands. And He tells us, essentially, “This is the way to blessing!” But He also adds the ominous warning, “If you ignore this way to blessing, I will set my face against you.” We must not minimize the seriousness of that warning! We … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:8-12 The Way to Blessing (Podcast) →

This podcast is a brief (~10  minutes) study of how God often seems to let a vision die before He raises it up again. It’s a report given to the A5B class at Sevier Heights after learning that some of the Veritas Clubs in public schools are not starting back up this year. The concept of … Continue reading Death of a Vision? (Podcast) →

In this study: How children’s appetites must be trained for health Things that can dull our appetite for God’s Word Tips for getting a healthy appetite for God’s Word Stay in the battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on other … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting an Appetite for God’s Word (Podcast) →

In this study: The wonderful word, “come” Coming to Jesus for salvation Coming to Jesus for peace and strength and wisdom and grace to help in time of need Jesus the Foundation Stone and the Keystone and a Stone of stumbling What we can learn from the metaphor of “living stones” How we are to function … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:4-8 Living Stones & Holy Priests (Podcast) →

In this study: The great Roman fire of 64 AD and it’s aftermath How the theme of suffering runs throughout 1 Peter The importance of understanding the background and setting of Peter’s first letter How  persecution for some Christians leads to their being driven from their homes How all Christians are, in a sense, exiles How despair … Continue reading 1 Peter 1:1-3 The Living Hope (Podcast) →

In this study: Grief is very real in the life of a believer. God doesn’t command us to be Stoics The faith of Christians will always be tested–like gold in the fire Christians whose faith has been tried in the fire are most useful to God How joy in suffering is a theme that runs … Continue reading 1 Peter 1:4-12 Rejoicing while Suffering (Podcast) →

In this Podcast: The first eight minutes of this podcast is a report from our Daughter-in-Law, Melissa Miller, concerning the work of CASA [Court Appointed Special Advocates] of East Tennessee. In this Bible Study: A review of chapters 21-23 David’s wives David at En-gedi How reprieves from spiritual battles must be recognized as temporary How … Continue reading 1 Samuel 24 David Teaches us to Wait on God–Part 1 (podcast) →

In this study: A look at Psalm 54 (which David wrote after being betrayed by the Ziphites) David’s dogged determination to wait on God How David anticipates Romans 12:19-21 David once again proves that he is not Saul’s enemy The value and the limits of Christian Apologetics Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and … Continue reading 1 Samuel 26 David Teaches us to Wait on God–Part 2 (podcast) →