Truth Over Traditions
A podcast for Christians seeking truth about one of life’s greatest questions: What happens next, and how do I prepare? Your host, pastor and author James Hollandsworth, will expose the errors of traditional church teaching and present truth from God's Word.
Episodes
110 episodes
110: Exercising Faith, Hope, and Love (Hebrews Series #19: Heb. 10:19-25)
The writer to the Hebrews now shifts gears and begins to focus on practical application of the truths shared in earlier chapters. He reviews the blessings we have in Christ and what we should do with them. Pastor Hollandsworth draws attention t...
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Episode 110
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48:16
109: The Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ (Hebrews Series #18: Heb. 9:16-10:18)
Jesus left a will, sealed with His blood, known as the New Testament. It names two categories of heirs. First, are the redeemed, children of God who will be resurrected to live in His coming Messianic kingdom. Second, are those He deems worthy ...
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Episode 109
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34:54
108: Conquering the Bulls of Bashan (Easter Sunday Message)
Most agree that Psalm 22 is a prophecy of Christ’s crucifixion, but what are the “strong bulls of Bashan” that surrounded Christ, “like a raging and roaring lion”? Pastor Hollandsworth exposes the supernatural aspect of these bulls, em...
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Episode 108
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35:20
107: Following the Clues to Glory (Palm Sunday Message)
The disciples of Jesus were initially clueless about Christ’s impending death. They expected Messiah to rule as King, not die. Pastor Hollandsworth describes how Jesus teaches His disciples about His coming death, with a view to their own need ...
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Episode 107
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44:38
106: A Better Sanctuary (Hebrews Series #17: Heb. 9:1-15)
The Old Testament tabernacle and later the temple, was a magnificent place of worship, full of symbolism that pointed to Christ. However, it was merely a shadow, representing the true and better tabernacle in heaven, which is New Jerusalem. Pas...
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Episode 106
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35:49
105: A Better Covenant -- Hebrews Series #16: Heb. 8
Although the New Covenant is for Israel and has not yet been launched, believers in Christ are already beneficiaries of New Covenant promises. Pastor Hollandsworth discusses Israel’s prophetic timeline – the 70 “weeks” of Dan. 9 – and the timin...
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Episode 105
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41:01
104: Salvation All the Way (Hebrews Series #15: Heb. 7:11-28)
Jesus is “able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him.” Pastor Hollandsworth explains that, in the context of Hebrews, this “salvation” is not referring to initial salvation by believing Jesus for eternal life. Rather, it is...
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Episode 104
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37:50
103: Mysterious Melchizedek (Hebrews Series #14: Heb. 7:1-10)
This message is for mature audiences only. That is, the subject of Melchizedek will not be grasped by those who are spiritually immature, according to the writer of Hebrews. Pastor Hollandsworth reveals this Bible character’s identity and purpo...
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Episode 103
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39:20
102: Anchor of the Soul (Hebrews Series #13: Heb. 6:10-20)
After warning Christians not to apostatize in the previous text, the writer encourages the believers with four positive admonitions. Pastor Hollandsworth defines hope, explains how it is connected with inheritance in Hebrews, and why it should ...
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Episode 102
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45:16
101: The Point of No Return (Hebrews Series #12: Heb. 6:4-9)
Those who are on the pathway of soul-salvation (sanctification) in anticipation of the Judgment Seat are spiritually mature. But the evil one targets them for apostasy. Pastor Hollandsworth investigates the third warning in Hebrews, warning bel...
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Episode 101
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48:31
100: Moving On to Maturity (Hebrews Series #11: Heb. 5:11-6:3)
When Christians are too lazy to learn God’s Word and grow deeper spiritually, they become spiritual babies, satisfied with milk rather than meat. Pastor Hollandsworth talks about the vital importance of learning about kingdom inheritance, so we...
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Episode 100
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43:19
099: From One Priesthood to Another (Hebrews Series #10: Heb. 5:1-10)
Jesus presently serves as High Priest in Heaven after the order of Aaron, but in the future, when He returns the second time, He will function as High Priest-King on Earth after the order of Melchizedek. Pastor Hollandsworth uses Old Testament ...
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Episode 99
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37:04
098: Approaching Your Priest (Hebrews Series #09: Heb. 4:14-16)
God commands His children to come boldly to His throne where they can obtain mercy and grace. We approach Him through our High Priest, Jesus Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father. Pastor Hollandsworth describes how New Testament...
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Episode 98
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33:40
097: Dividing Soul and Spirit (Hebrews Series #08: Heb. 4:12-13)
God can divide soul and spirit and even joints and marrow. What purpose does this serve? Pastor Hollandsworth explains this Judgment Seat text and God’s purpose for dividing.
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Episode 97
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39:01
096: The Paradox of Rest (Hebrews Series #07: Heb. 4:1-11)
Hebrews warns believers not to follow the same example of unbelief and disobedience as Israel. Instead, they should obey and enter God’s rest. Yet the passage says we should "be diligent (labor)” to enter that rest. Pastor Hollandsworth explain...
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Episode 96
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44:38
095: Don’t Apostatize! (Hebrews Series #06: Heb. 3:7-19)
OT Israel was a redeemed nation that chose not to believe God and enter the promised land. The writer to the Hebrews uses this OT type to warn NT believers not to apostatize. Pastor Hollandsworth talks about the dreadful prospect of becoming an...
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Episode 95
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41:47
094: The Magi Backstory (Christmas Message)
Who were the magi? Why were Herod and the Judeans terrified of their arrival? What drove them to travel an incredibly long distance to worship the Christ-child? Pastor Hollandsworth tells the fascinating magi backstory, sharing the historical a...
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Episode 94
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48:29
093: Why Shepherds? (Christmas Message)
The angel announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds and gave them a sign where they could find the newborn Messiah. Why was such an important announcement given to the shepherds? Pastor Hollandsworth gives the critical backstory to the she...
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Episode 93
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38:53
092: The Coming of Messiah (Christmas Message)
Handel’s Messiah is a beautiful oratorio about the birth, life, and death of Christ, based entirely on Scripture, that is often performed during the Christmas season. Pastor Hollandsworth reviews the first eighteen movements, with a vi...
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Episode 92
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35:11
091: Hold Fast Your Hope (Hebrews Series #05: Heb. 3:1-6)
Many Christians have no interest in Christ’s coming kingdom. They rarely think or talk about it, for it is not their focus, and they certainly are not preparing to give an account to Jesus for their life. Pastor Hollandsworth explains that only...
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Episode 91
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44:09
090: Leading Many Sons to Glory (Hebrews Series #04: Heb. 2:9-18)
One day Jesus will ascend to the throne as King over Earth. Just as the first Adam needed a bride and completer for ruling, so the second Adam is seeking a bride -- otherwise known as the sons to glory -- to complete Himself. They are the matur...
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Episode 90
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44:30
089: How Shall We Escape? (Hebrews Series #03: Heb. 2:1-10)
The first of five warnings is given, urging believers not to neglect “so great a salvation,” lest they experience negative reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Pastor Hollandsworth distinguishes between past, present, and future salvation, an...
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Episode 89
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38:01
088: Coronation Day Is Coming (Hebrews Series #02: Heb. 1:6-14)
Like David, who was anointed king but waited for many years to be crowned while Saul continued on the throne, so Jesus has been anointed by God but presently awaits coronation day until Satan is defeated and removed from ruling. Pastor Hollands...
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Episode 88
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45:27
087: Jesus Exalted as Firstborn Son (Hebrews Series #01: Heb. 1:1-5)
Jesus has been appointed heir of all things. What does that mean? And why does the Bible say that Jesus was “begotten?” Pastor Hollandsworth answers these interesting questions and gives the interpretive key to unlocking Hebrews, sharing two er...
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Episode 87
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43:15
086: Breaking the Heads of Leviathan (Part 2)
Satan’s fall introduced sin into the world, followed by his agenda of hardship, suffering, chaos and death—anything he can do to thwart the coming of Messiah. In this final message Pastor Hollandsworth discusses God’s breaking of Leviathan’s si...
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Episode 86
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57:48