How Christians can get in trouble trying to tease apart “Trusting Jesus,” “Loving Jesus,” and “Obeying Jesus.” Coming to grips with the fact of the rapid passing away of this life. Strong evidence for the security of the believer (or, perhaps better,  “the perseverance of the saints”).  The problem of “little antichrists.” The great danger … Continue reading 1 John 2:15ff (Part 2) There are Many Antichrists (Podcast) →

These are words that I spoke  to Kaylee and Austin at the end of Jeremy’s memorial service, on Monday evening, June 8, 2015.

Introduction to 1 John. Overview of the later years of the Apostle John. Why God engineered it into His plan for John to die as an old man. Why the other apostles needed to die as martyrs.  A brief look at the life of Polycarp, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. The importance of young people understanding some of … Continue reading 1 John 1:1-4 Why Did John Live So Long? (Part 1 of 2)(Podcast) →

John was an eyewitness to the Incarnation. As an eyewitness, he presents powerful evidence to the truth about Jesus. The profound meaning of the word “fellowship.” What it means to remove fellowship. How our joy in the Lord can be full, even during times of intense grief. Stay in the Battle! Steve Hall To find … Continue reading 1 John 1:1-4 (conclusion)(Podcast) →

This is the first of two podcasts of a meeting with a small but very enthusiastic group of people at Sevier Heights Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, 5/17/15, to learn about  the Veritas Club concept and to discuss the need for an increased emphasis on Christian apologetics, especially among our youth. This first podcast is … Continue reading Intro to Veritas Meeting at Sevier Heights BC 5/17/15 (Part 1 of 2) (Podcast) →

This is the second of two podcasts of a meeting with a small but very enthusiastic group of people at Sevier Heights Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, 5/17/15, to learn about  the Veritas Club concept and to discuss the need for an increased emphasis on Christian apologetics, especially among our youth. The previous podcast is my … Continue reading Intro to Veritas Meeting at Sevier Heights BC 5/17/15 (Part 2 of 2–Q&A) (Podcast) →

Background to the book of Malachi.  Significance of the word “burden” to describe the message from the Lord. How some can miss recognizing God’s love. How God demonstrates His love by His Divine Sovereign choice. How we often focus only on what our earthly fathers have done or can do for us, as well as … Continue reading Malachi 1 “Where is My honor?” (Part 1 of 2) (Podcast) →

The importance of worshipping God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The danger of worshipping God in a sloppy, mechanical,  or half-hearted fashion. The importance of seeing God as He really is–God of Angel Armies. The danger of substituting technical excellence for worship. The realization of the difficulty of setting aside certain adjectives … Continue reading Malachi 1 “Where is My honor?” (Part 2 of 2) (Podcast) →

Topics: Overview of Habakkuk. Frustration with God for letting sin go so far for so long. Frustration with God for using wicked people to carry out His Judgment. How God often brings about the most growth in His people through pain. How Habakkuk 3 is written as a Psalm so that we can all sing/pray … Continue reading Habakkuk–What the Righteous Are to Do When Judgment Falls (Podcast) →

The problem of trying to use an Acts 2 strategy in an Acts 17 world. The importance of doing all we can to help young people get equipped to deal with spiritual competition. The value of Veritas Clubs. Stay in the battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are … Continue reading Consider Veritas (Loudon 2015 Veritas Seminar) (Podcast) →