In Romans the Apostle Paul introduces a phrase that might surprise many the obedience of faith What does this mean and how does it apply to our everyday lives as believers In this episode we explore the inseparable link between faith and obedience Can someone truly have faith in Christ without showing any signs of spiritual growth or good works How do we know if our faith is genuine Paul's words challenge us to reflect on whether our faith is merely a mental acknowledgment or if it's producing the fruit of obedience in our actions You ll discover how true [... more]

In this compelling episode we explore the story of Naaman a powerful military commander whose success and influence couldn t shield him from a devastating diagnosis leprosy Despite his wealth and status Naaman had to learn a hard truth healing and spiritual salvation cannot be bought As we walk through Kings - you'll discover how Naaman's journey reveals the power of humility and faith We delve into his misconceptions the wise counsel he received and the radical steps he had to take to receive both physical and spiritual healing This episode sheds light on the timeless lesson that pride and [... more]

We re beginning our Encore series on Truth For Life Enjoy revisiting some of the most requested messages over the past year or so Alistair Begg begins by helping us gain a deeper understanding of Christmas in light of Christ s divine assignment ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Encore Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our [... more]

A love for God and for people undergirds Kathryn rsquo s Bible translating work She rejoices when women in India come to a deeper understanding of Scripture reading it in their mother tongue She remarks that when they do ldquo They often start cheering or clapping They read about Jesus and they say lsquo Oh wonderful rsquo rdquo Kathryn longs for more people to read the Bible in their own language In this desire she holds close to her heart the vision of the aging disciple John on the island of Patmos Through the Spirit God ushered him into the [... more]

Carolyn Calupca on the program was a long time senior producer at Crown Financial Ministries where she worked closely with Larry Burkett for many years She's now a frequent contributor here at Faith and Finance and the author of our new -week study guide Rich Toward God A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL Jesus delivers this parable in AD during a time of significant political and spiritual tension in Judea under Roman rule As Jesus moves toward Jerusalem for the last time he attracts a [... more]

Some people enjoy Christmas festivities while remaining indifferent to Jesus Gain a deeper understanding of Christmas in light of Christ's divine assignment and find out why neutrality isn't an option That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Who Is Jesus ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Read stories from listeners like you who have benefited from Truth For Life Helpful Resources - Learn about [... more]

PART nbsp - We welcome guest Todd Hampson to discuss his most recent book In nbsp The Non-Prophet s Guide to the Book of Daniel readers will find a helpful guide in Hampson as he leads them with warmth and expertise through the intricate details of Daniel's prophecies and stories Whether you are embarking on your first exploration of the Bible or seeking a deeper understanding of its messages this resource promises to be a valuable companion Key features of nbsp The Non-Prophet s Guide to the Book of Daniel nbsp include Comprehensive Insights Understand the background cultures and prophecies [... more]

THE WORLD'S MESSAGE VS JESUS' CALL The world encourages material accumulation and personal success for happiness but this stands in contrast with Jesus' call to follow Him for abundant life Material success is fleeting and ultimately insignificant in the light of eternity and while happiness is ambiguous abundance as promised by Jesus is desirable and everlasting THE CONCEPT OF ABUNDANCE The Old Testament presents abundance in material terms as seen in Deuteronomy and Psalm with the caveat that it required faithfulness to God Despite this human nature led to repeated loss of abundance due to disobedience JESUS' REDEFINITION OF ABUNDANCE [... more]

We welcome guest Todd Hampson to discuss his most recent book In The Non-Prophet s Guide to the Book of Daniel readers will find a helpful guide in Hampson as he leads them with warmth and expertise through the intricate details of Daniel's prophecies and stories Whether you are embarking on your first exploration of the Bible or seeking a deeper understanding of its messages this resource promises to be a valuable companion Key features of The Non-Prophet s Guide to the Book of Daniel include Comprehensive Insights Understand the background cultures and prophecies embedded within the book of Daniel [... more]

Gain a deeper understanding of the simple yet profound way in which the apostle Paul described love [... more]

THE WORLD'S MESSAGE VS JESUS' CALL The world encourages material accumulation and personal success for happiness but this stands in contrast with Jesus' call to follow Him for abundant life Material success is fleeting and ultimately insignificant in the light of eternity and while happiness is ambiguous abundance as promised by Jesus is desirable and everlasting THE CONCEPT OF ABUNDANCE The Old Testament presents abundance in material terms as seen in Deuteronomy and Psalm with the caveat that it required faithfulness to God Despite this human nature led to repeated loss of abundance due to disobedience JESUS' REDEFINITION OF ABUNDANCE [... more]

Access the full-length version of this message or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings acts-lesson- Much of the confusion in Christianity today comes from a desire to get holy in a hurry People would rather have a short-lived experience than a long-lived obedience But there is no shortcut to sanctification Dive into the second part of the Holy Confusion sermon series exploring the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the ministry of the Holy Spirit Gain insights into the transitional nature of the Book of Acts and the baptism of the Holy Spirit Discover how God speaks to us [... more]

For listeners near the Minneapolis and St Paul metro area there is still opportunity for you to attend The Christian Worldview Speaker Series event on Saturday May from am - am at Fourth Baptist Church in Plymouth MN International journalist Alex Newman who specializes in global trends will be our featured speaker on Being Informed and Prepared for the Great Reset There will be an interview and audience Q and A following Alex's presentation A pre-event breakfast is from - am in the foyer of the church If you want to come to the breakfast please register but you don't [... more]

When men try to speak for God the result is deeper confusion and sorrow on the part of the sufferer When God speaks for Himself the result is deeper understanding and healing [... more]

When men try to speak for God the result is deeper confusion and sorrow on the part of the sufferer When God speaks for Himself the result is deeper understanding and healing [... more]

Song of Songs Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth therefore do the virgins love thee Deep is this idea of Statute and this verse reveals so much of that as the word Statute in Hebrew is a Chet and A Quaf The word savor in Hebrew ends with the Chet and the word Poured Forth ends with the Quaf The deeper understanding that Christ is Greek for Mesiah and both mean the Anointed one Here Solomon is introducing the main Character - THE ANOINTED ONE Then sharing the connection of name [... more]

GUEST NATHAN BUSENITZ co-author God vs GovernmentAs the Covid- virus spread across the world governing authorities mandated shutdowns on businesses schools and churches We were promised that it would be just two weeks to stop the spread or a month to flatten the curve Well two weeks turned into months of shutdowns mask mandates gathering and movement restrictions and get-vaccinated-or-else And while the virus has retreated for now just wait for the next variant to arrive and the vise will be tightened again One perspective became abundantly clear during the mandated lockdowns the government views in-person church gathering as non-essential [... more]

Sometimes the words of children can jolt us into a deeper understanding of God rsquo s truth When my daughter was young I was telling her about one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith mdash that God through His Son and Spirit dwells in His children As I tucked her into bed I said that Jesus was with her and in her ldquo He rsquo s in my tummy rdquo she asked ldquo Well you haven rsquo t swallowed Him rdquo I replied ldquo But He rsquo s right there with you rdquo My daughter rsquo s literal [... more]

Discipline isn't an enjoyable topic to discuss and experiencing it is even worse So why does God discipline us Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg as we seek deeper understanding and appreciation for the Father's discipline in our lives Listen [... more]

Short Take from The Christian Worldview program on Is the Blessed Life of the Beatitudes What You Really Want Part of Listen to the entire program here https www thechristianworldview org topic-is-the-blessed-life-of-the-beatitudes-what-you-really-want-part- -of- [... more]

If you feel like Easter Sunday sneaks up on you every year don't miss the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Author and speaker Asheritah Ciuciu believes with some preparation of our hearts we can enter the season known as Lent and have it transform our perspective of Jesus You can also lead your children to a deeper understanding of God's love Find out how on the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show Why is it not Christian to say I accept Jesus as my personal savior Dr Horton explained this in a radio program but I would like a deeper understanding of this issue I was wanting to get your advice My pastor has come out as a homosexual and he is preaching that the Bible has been misinterpreted When Jesus refers to Peter as the rock of the church was Jesus elevating Peter over the other apostles Why doesn't God protect [... more]