The Analytical Preacher - Bible Discussions For The Modern World
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190 episodes
End Time EventsAn Interesting Biblical Note On When Jesus Is Coming Back
Are Christians to be looking for signs of when Jesus will return? If so, are any of the events we are witnessing today foretold in scripture as those which will usher in the end of times?
What Is The Holiest Item And Where Is The Holiest Place In Christianity?
Does Christianity have holy sites and holy items? If so, what are they? The New Testament provides us with a clear direction on this topic, which we discuss in this podcast.
But God Made Me This Way
If we are created in God's image, formed and made by Him, then why would God disapprove of who we are and how we choose to act? Is it fair to say that we shouldn’t be blamed for acting in a way that is natural, even instinctive to us? As we dis...
Be Prepared To Give A Defense Of The Hope That Is In You
As a Christian, how do I give a defense of the hope that is in me? The charge to be able to give a defense of our faith by giving reasons for the hope that is in us comes from 1st Peter chapter 3. And the Bible provides those reasons (peace wit...
Tips For Christian Evangelism
How can I be better at sharing my faith as a Christian? Some believers love talking to people about Jesus, some find it a bit challenging but others are paralyzed with fear at the very thought of trying to witness. In my experience, I encounter...
The Dual Meaning Of 'Don't Grow Weary In Doing Good'
There are two meanings of the phrase 'don't grow weary in doing good' as found in the Bible. The most common meaning is explicated in Galatians 6, while the lesser understood takes its context from 2nd Thessalonians chapter 3. Of course, this r...
Biblical Thoughts On Communion
Can communion be taken too frequently? Can it be taken too infrequently? As with all things related to our faith, we want to base our actions as much as is possible off of what we see in scripture and avoid the trap of basing manmade rituals on...
Does God Send People To Hell Or Do They Choose It?
A common question that circulates in both Christian and non Christian circles is whether God sends people to hell or they choose to go themselves. Of course, scripture as a whole points us to an answer to this question. But in this podcast, And...
Can I Lose My Salvation Once I Am In Heaven? Didn't Satan?
There are ongoing conversations on whether one can lose their salvation while they are still on earth or if the Bible teaches that once we are saved we are always saved. And I have been asked a similar question to this - can a believer lose the...
Biblical Directives On Christian Charity
We all know the Bible teaches that "it is more blessed to give than to receive". But the Bible also provides a number of different directives on the types of charity we should seek to provide and restrictions on those to whom we should provide ...
How Am I Saved, Through Repentance Or Faith?
The Bible says we are saved by grace through faith but also says in a number of places that we are to repent for the forgiveness of our sins. So, I am frequently asked the question "are we saved through repentance or faith?" Thankfully, of cour...
The Lord Bless You And Keep You
We have made songs, posters and so much more from the verses from the book of Numbers which say "The Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you and give you peace". And the Bible adds a bit to that concept in the Psalms. In th...
Are Christians To Try And Find Good In Everyone?
It is possible to take the notion of trying to find good in everyone or only trying to find good in everyone too far. If we were all good all the time, the Bible wouldn't need to remind us that love covers a multitude of sins nor would God's wo...
How Did Jesus Summarize The Bible
In two different places, Jesus provides a summary of scripture as it existed in His day, a summary of God's moral law. But when we look closely at those two summaries, we see that one seems incomplete. In this podcast, we explain how those two ...
The Forgotten Origin Of The Church
Where did the church come from and what structure is it supposed to take? The answers to these questions determine not only what the church is but how we are to interact with it. In this podcast, we cover a handful of scriptures that clearly ex...
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Twelve
In Genesis chapter 12 the Bible takes a dramatic turn and begins to focus on one family which has been promised to produce one person who will bless all the other families to ever exist. The first eleven chapters of Genesis teach fundamental le...
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Eleven
There is one main lesson for modern Christians in Genesis chapter 11, which is a reinforcement of a lesson on our motives first brought to light in Genesis chapter 4.
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Nine & Ten
In Genesis chapter nine, we see God repeating some commands previously given to Adam and Eve and adding to or changing other commands. Genesis ten reminds us all of our common beginnings.
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Eight
The main lessons in Genesis chapter 8 range from those providing great emotional and spiritual support to modern Christians to renewed challenges for humans to undertake scientific endeavors. #genesis #oldtesament
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Seven
The lessons found in Genesis chapter 7 are straightforward but important. In this podcast, we explore four of those main lessons. #Bible #Genesis #OldTestament
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Six
Genesis chapter 6 contains some of the most intriguing elements in the entire book. In this podcast, we discuss a few of those topics and focus in on three of the main lessons offered in this chapter of God's inspired word. #bible #Genesis ...
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Five
In this podcast, we explore four of the most critical lessons Christians learn from the fifth chapter of the foundational book of Genesis. #Bible #OldTestament #Genesis
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Four
The fourth chapter of Genesis contains critical lessons about our motives, how our actions can lead to negative emotions just as much as hot emotions can lead to negative actions and reminds us of the proper perspective for our human accomplish...
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Three
The third chapter of Genesis is one of the most important and instructional chapters in all of the Bible. It tells of sin entering God's perfect creation and contains the first prophecy of the coming Savior. In this podcast, we explore four of ...
Understanding Genesis In The Modern World – Chapter Two
It is too easy to get caught up in the ongoing debates about how we are to interpret Genesis and lose sight of the main lessons God inspired for us in its pages. But as Christians living in the modern, scientific world, we must remind ourselves...