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In this third episode, Arnie and Fred continue to discuss the harmful effects of the misuse of alcohol. We then move on to note the fact that alcohol abuse leads to both moral and spiritual decay. One disregards pure religion since God specifically speaks against the misuse of alcohol. Illegal use of alcohol causes one, obviously, to break the law, for instance driving while intoxicated. Uncontrolled anger occurs sometimes when one is under the influence of alcohol. We talk about that. Fights and worse occur in bars and the parking lots adjacent to them. One's physical condition is degraded due to long term alcohol use.  We note the immorality that accompanies those under its influence and specifically discuss Ladies Night that bars have and question its purpose.  We complete this episode by noting the loss of physical self- control that one suffers. We will complete this series by discussing tobacco misuse in the fourth and final episode. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying.  There is a transcript provided for this Buzzsprout episode.

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred continue their discussion of substance abuse from the Bible's standpoint. We start off by looking at some of the legal aspects. We note a number of passages that mention the legal authority of civil government, where that comes from and God's requirement that we obey their laws. We look at a number of the harmful effects of substance abuse in the physical, emotional and spiritual life of the individual. We discuss some of the mortality statistics in the USA resulting from substance abuse. A short mention of marijuana and the chemical it contains follows. We end the episode with the start of our discussion about tobacco abuse which we will have to complete in a third episode. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion of this important subject. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided with this Buzzsprout episode for your convenience.

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred discuss what the Bible says about substance abuse.  Arnie begins by noting that Paul likens the Christian to an athlete who prepares himself for athletic competition and then engages in it.  He notes the rigorous exercise and preparation of his body that is required to compete successfully. The Christian must engage in a much more important race as Paul notes in a later passage. We begin by looking at passages that mention the importance of the Christian's physical body. The Christian's body is a member of Christ and temple of the holy spirit. We discuss the passage that indicates we are to function in this life as living sacrifices and what that means. Consequently, there is a requirement that we must meet to do so, and we look at that. We note what the bible says about our desires and the need to control them because God has crowned us with glory and honor, and we ought to reflect that as His creation. We end this episode by looking at the Holy Spirit's use of the word's sorcery and witchcraft and the meanings of these two words in the contexts they appear. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our conversation. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided for this Buzzsprout episode. 

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In this final episode on what does the Bible says about abortion, Arnie and Fred begin by discussing the fact that God punishes nations for violence against children.  We look at a number of Old Testament passages where God details the punishment that He will mete out to these nations for the child sacrifices  that they engaged in.  We note the number of abortions done in the USA since the passage of the Roe v Wade decision in 1973. We also talk about the enormous number of abortions worldwide in the past 40 years. We look at passages where the taking of human life is referred to as "shedding blood" and note that this is true in both the Old and New Testaments. We discuss passages that include references to the conception and development before birth of both John the Immerser and Jesus. We  look at the use of two New Testament  words that is important to understand when one  is examining the seriousness of abortion. Take about 30 minutes to follow this important discussion on this the 49th year since the passage of the Roe v Wade decision. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what the Bible says. There is a transcript provided for your convenience.

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In this, the first of a 2 part episode, Arnie and Fred discuss what the Bible says about abortion on this the 49th year since the Roe V Wade decision in the USA. We begin by noting what David said by inspiration concerning his conception and development in his mother's womb. He las a lot to say about what God knew of him before he was born. We talk about some of the modern genetic science of an individual, what it tells us about individuals. We look at six individuals that are referred to in the Old and New Testament. Especially what God said about them before they were born. We end this episode by discussing the human spirit and what the Bibles says about it. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on this important subject of our time. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying about abortion. There is a transcript provided for your convenience.

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In this third and final episode, Arnie and Fred continue to discuss heaven and in particular, who will and will not be there. We start out by looking at who will not be there according to the inspired writers. We discuss two sets of scriptures that Paul wrote where he notes a number of activities people are engaged in that will prevent them from going to heaven. It is most important that one repents if one is engaged in any of these activities. We encourage you to do so. We also see that John writes of something the Lord said about those who will and will not be in heaven and the reason for that. We continue the discussion by looking at passages that specifically say who will be in heaven. Some of these passages relate what the Lord stated, and some relate what John saw and wrote about. There are passages that tell us how we can be among the number who will be in heaven, and we look at some of them. We complete our discussion by noting what John said about Christians who sin and what to do about that so their heavenly journey will not be prevented. Take about 30 minutes to listen to our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify that we are teaching what the Bible says. A transcript is provided for your convenience in this Buzzsprout episode.

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This is the second and final episode of our discussion on same sex sexual activity as written about in the Bible. Parents please be advised that this discussion will involve Bible passages about moral issues relating to same sex sexual activity which will be discretely but clearly noted. We finish up looking at the passages in the New Testament which condemn same sex sexual activity. We discuss some other Bible terms that can include this activity such as fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, lust and adultery. We note passages that say this activity will be judged by God which will result in condemnation and punishment by Him. Finally, we discuss several passages that refer to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah because of same sex sexual activity and the situation with the perverted men of Gibeah. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can ensure that we are teaching what it says. There is a transcription provided in this Buzzsprout episode for your convenience.

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In this episode Arnie and Fred begin by advising parents that this study will involve a discussion of Bible passages about moral issues relating to same sex sexual activity as discretely, but clearly, as possible. We begin by noting the United States criminal code relating to same sex sexual activity and what happened to it.  We look at the Bible definition of marriage from both the Old Testament and the New Testament and the fact that sexual relations were encouraged in that relationship alone. We examine Old Testament passages that forbade same sex sexual activity and the terms that were used in those passages. Our attention is then turned to what the New Testament says about this subject.  We look at the specific words that the inspired writers used and the definitions of those words in order to make sure we correctly understand what those inspired writers were saying. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided in this Buzzsprout episode for your convenience.

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In this second episode, Arnie and Fred continue their discussion about what heaven will be like. We talk about it being a place of light and why that is so.  It seems to be a place of comfort and tranquility as well and we look at some passages that tell us that.   We look at what John says about the peace and rest that we will enjoy there and glorious praise that will occur there as well as the enjoyment and glory that Christ provides there. Take about 30 minutes to follow our discussion. Have your Bible available so you can follow along and verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided for your convenience.

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In this episode, Arnie and Fred begin a discussion of what the Bible says about heaven. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus discussed heaven but referred to it as "My father's house". We talk about some of the terms that heaven is called in the bible such as everlasting kingdom, our country, our inheritance, and paradise. We continue by noting some of the passages that tell us what heaven is like. Take about 30 minutes to listen in on the discussion. Have your Bible handy to verify what we are saying. There is a transcript provided for your convenience.