Jesus Christ's three names - Jesus, Christ, and Lord - represent his human, messianic, and divine roles, linking him to humanity, prophecy, and Deity. The New Testament emphasizes a chronological pattern, with Jesus as his human name, Christ as his messianic name, and Lord as his divine name. His threefold office and work include prophet, priest, and king, and mankind's relationship with him follows this pattern. [... more]

The book of Proverbs contains numerous warnings against speaking lies, gossiping, and using the tongue to criticize or hurt. It also highlights the virtues of silence and the importance of speaking carefully and graciously, with promises of blessings for those who do so. [... more]

The tongues of fire that appeared at Pentecost did not flicker fail and die They ignited a raging fire of Gospel faith and devotion to Christ that roared through Jerusalem Within weeks it had engulfed Jerusalem Furious the corrupt religious leaders who had promoted Jesus' crucifixion begrudgingly acknowledged His amazing post-resurrection victory You have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine of salvation through Christ Acts But this was just the beginning The rushing mighty wind of the Spirit rapidly spread the Gospel through Samaria Caesarea Antioch Macedonia all the way to Rome The good news for us in is Jesus has [... more]

A discussion about sleep, featuring Apple Watch's sleep score, and an interview with author Adam Mansbach about his book 'Go the F to College', which offers advice to parents sending their kids off to college. The conversation also touches on the NFL, including the Cleveland Browns and Miles Garrett, as well as the Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson. Additionally, the WNBA and Caitlin Clark are discussed. [... more]

Religion is ritual but faith is fire The psalmist said God makes his ministers a flaming fire Psalm Greg explains that as we obey Peter's admonition to sanctify the Lord God in your heart and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you about the hope you have Peter we are spiritual incendiaries igniting faith-fires in previously cold hearts that have never glowed with ardor and zeal for Jesus And since as James teaches a little spark often spreads into a great fire who can tell how hot and far the faith-fires God ignites through [... more]

Pastor JD Greer discusses the Great Commission and the Great Tribulation, referencing Revelation 7 and Daniel's 70th Week. He emphasizes the importance of faith, sacrifice, and missionary work in fulfilling God's plan for the world. [... more]

Greg gives more information on the light that came with the tongues of fire Specifically the light-filled life the amazing ability to walk in the light as He is in the light John something impossible before we received Jesus and His Spirit To live light-filled lives we must root out all spiritual darkness including our old prideful habit of judging others' perceived faults while ignoring our real faults We then examine the eternal implications of walking in darkness or light in this world Ultimately we will make our eternal residence inside New Jerusalem inner light or outside it outer darkness [... more]

The Bible teaches us that our words have power and can either bring healing or destruction. Pastor Josh Evans explores the importance of being mindful of the content, tone, and purpose of our words, using examples from the book of Proverbs to illustrate the consequences of our speech. [... more]

The book of James emphasizes the importance of Christianity impacting one's conversation, compassion, and character. James warns that external religious activity is worthless if it does not lead to spiritual maturity, and that true Christianity involves demonstrating parental care and compassion, particularly towards orphans and widows. [... more]

A young radio host, Jimmy Barkley, learns a valuable lesson about the impact of his words on others after being pulled off the air for making flippant remarks. Meanwhile, Focus on the Family presents an episode of their popular radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey, which teaches faith lessons to children and families. [... more]

In this episode Greg explains that all fire produces light Similarly when tongues of fire suddenly appeared in the Upper Room light came with them Spiritual light Supernatural light Divine light Unconquerable light Specifically that light was the light of truth which frees us from all deception the light of the Father making known to us in terms we could understand exactly who and all the Father is the light of salvation definitively answering for us the most important question in life how we may be eternally saved and not lost the light of divine guidance the immense privilege of [... more]

The discussion revolves around the significance of Pentecost Sunday and the role of the Holy Spirit in the early Christian church. The topic of speaking in tongues and spiritual gifts is explored, with a focus on understanding the purpose and proper use of these gifts in worship and edification of the body of Christ. [... more]

Ah fiery passion for God the proverbial burning heart red hot coals of burning zeal for Christ isn't this the ideal The way it should be So we never fall into the terrible spiritual and moral lukewarmness Christ condemned in the Laodiceans twenty centuries ago For this we must answer some key questions Will fire continue burning hot or even warm if not attended Or do we simply light a fire and that's it Is fire indeed self-sustaining Well as in nature so in grace our heart fires of devotion to Christ after being initially ignited will not burn hot [... more]

The Los Angeles Lakers' relationship with LeBron James is strained, with the star player feeling underappreciated. The team's management, led by Rob Pelinka, is trying to figure out how to keep James on the team, while also addressing the needs of other key players, including Austin Reeves and Rui Hachimura. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a busy travel schedule, with two international series games in Melbourne and Mexico City, and are looking for ways to keep their players entertained on the road. [... more]

When strange flames of fire manifested over the heads of those gathered in the Upper Room they were forever changed Oh they loved and believed in Christ before that electrifying visitation but afterwards their lives were radically changed by the full infusion of the Spirit Those tongues of fire ignited their passion for Christ and thereafter they were blessedly driven the rest of their lives with a glowing loyalty and enthusiasm for the Nazarene Persecution didn't quench their devotion Were these fires of devotion self-sustaining They were of divine origin sent straight from the hand of Jesus so did God [... more]

Repentance is a spiritual recognition of sin and a turning away from it towards God, but it's not a one-time event, rather a daily struggle for Christians. The struggle is a sign of life, not death, and it's a manifestation of God's work in us. The concept of repentance is often misunderstood by false religions, which combine God's work with man's work to be saved, leading to a hopeless concept of salvation by works. [... more]

God's sovereign choice and predestination are central to understanding spiritual blessings, but they are not mutually exclusive with human choice and election. In fact, they work together to bring about salvation and redemption, as exemplified by the analogy of a rope being thrown to someone in distress, which must be grabbed in order to be saved. [... more]

In this episode Greg outlines the diverse spiritual fires that began spreading out into the world from Jerusalem after the amazing Christ-designed-and-executed outpouring of the Holy Spirit as tongues of fire fires of devotion of light of rapidly spreading faith and so forth Was this New Testament fire something new Or was it like previous fires manifest during the period of Law Was it strange fire Or was it the same fire that burned in the bush which Moses gazed upon and to which captivated with wonder he drew near Was it the same fire that was enveloped by the [... more]

Mary Catherine Horany, known as Big Nose Kate, was a larger-than-life character in the Wild West, associated with Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp. Her story is one of love, violence, and survival, as she navigated the dangers of the frontier and her tumultuous relationships with the men in her life. [... more]

God has made you for joy, and you're designed for rejoicing. The Holy Spirit gives you supernatural gifts, such as discernment and the gift of tongues, to help you navigate life and serve others. By sowing into the things of the Spirit, you can reap the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Remember, you have the Spirit of Jesus in you, and He is actively at work producing fruit in your life. [... more]

In that upper room two millennia ago the mighty Holy Spirit fell on the church with strange-yet-dynamically-productive tongues of fire As a result when those first believers exited that famous ecclesiastical birthing chamber they burst out into the world on fire It is indisputable that the source of that unquenchable spiritual burning was the Baptism with the Holy Spirit What is this experience Why don't we hear more about it Does it occur when we are water baptized Or born-again Or when we go through confirmation as a youth Or receive the elements of the Lord's Supper In this episode [... more]

Jesus John the Baptist and Luke Acts heavily emphasize the Baptism with the Holy Spirit It appears at the beginning of Church history Acts continues throughout Luke's record of the church's first thirty years and was valued and ministered by the apostle Paul Yet strangely many evangelical and liturgical Protestant organizations ignore or oppose the experience Greg uses scripture to establish the fact that both Father and Son promised true believers could and should receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit The artesian well Gihon or gusher of the Spirit's living water John - Or the rivers of living water [... more]

President Trump responds to criticism over a meme he posted on True Social, saying it was meant to depict him as a Red Cross worker, not Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church has declared war on the President, with Cardinal Robert McElroy criticizing his immigration policies. Meanwhile, a new book by former Louisiana Congressman Bob Livingston, The Rainbow Chaser, exposes the misuse of lawfare against innocent individuals, including the President. Dr. Ashley Lucas of PhD Weight Loss discusses her program's success in helping people lose weight and improve their health. Google News is suppressing conservative news organizations, and social media censorship is on the rise, with Facebook and X throttling conservative content. [... more]

In John Jesus established that if we love Him we will obey His teachings All of them If we are selective in our obedience obeying some of His teachings but rejecting others our love is lacking True devotion to Christ accepts everything of Him from Him and by Him Greg shows by scripture that the tongues of fire at Pentecost were connected with the Baptism with the Holy Spirit In all four gospels John the Baptist emphatically identifies Jesus as the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit Every experience of this crucial infilling heavily emphasized in Acts chs was Christ's personal [... more]

Greg continues teaching on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and tongues of fire that appeared at the birth of the church on Pentecost Day Did Jesus promise or prophesy any of the things that occurred during that dramatic and dynamic experience Were the tongues of fire a divine sign of things to come or a passing anomaly And more importantly were the things that occurred in the Upper Room linked to the risen Christ Or were they simply things that His followers experienced yet had no direct connection to Him Greg answers these questions and more in this episode [... more]

The importance of considering communication from a Christian perspective, stewarding the tongue, and navigating the challenges of the digital age to be faithful speakers and effective communicators, all while being mindful of the eschatological promise of purification and the need to imitate Jesus Christ in our words and actions. [... more]

The birth of the church of Jesus Christ on Pentecost Day as recorded in Acts was accompanied by some admittedly strange phenomena the sound of a rushing tornado visible flames of fire over the heads of the believers present and speaking in strange unknown languages Why did these things happen Were they of God Of Men Of Satan Had those present previously received the Holy Spirit If so when and where did they receive Him and how much And what does this historical account tell us about our Christian walk today In this first episode Greg shares the first of [... more]

Deborah Paget shares her insights on how to tame your tongue and improve relationships by being more positive, encouraging, and self-aware, drawing from her book '30 Days to Taming Your Tongue' and biblical principles. [... more]

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity in young men, urging them to live a lifestyle that is radically different from the world. He commands Titus to show young men the pattern of godly living, which includes self-control, good deeds, and purity in doctrine. Paul stresses that spiritual maturity is not guaranteed and must be modeled, and that young men need a culture that can help them define worthy aspirations and live a life that matters. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various topics including the importance of sola scriptura, the false teachings of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, and the biblical understanding of baptism and charismatic gifts. He also addresses the topic of demonology and the importance of being cautious when studying it. [... more]

The Ravens backed out of a trade for Max Crosby, a key pass rusher, citing concerns over his knee. The move has sparked controversy and raised questions about the Ravens' decision-making process. The Raiders, who were set to receive two first-round picks in the trade, are now left to ponder their next move. Meanwhile, the NFL community is buzzing with speculation and analysis of the deal's implications. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the tongue is a powerful force that can shape and impact someone's life for years to come. Leaders, in particular, have a responsibility to use their words wisely, as their words can have a significant impact on their followers. In James chapter 3, the Bible warns that if we do not control our words, we will struggle with self-control and our words will lead to negative consequences. On the other hand, if we learn to use our words wisely, we will be able to bridle our whole body and achieve great things. Effective communication is key to successful leadership, and leaders must be mindful of the words they use and how they use them. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses the differences between Christianity and the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, highlighting their teachings on idolatry, icons, justification, and apostolic authority, and how these teachings contradict the Bible. [... more]

Kyle Van Noy discusses the Seattle Seahawks' defensive performance in Super Bowl 60 and the future of the D-tackle position in the NFL. He also shares his thoughts on the Ravens' new head coach, Jesse Minter, and the team's chances in the upcoming season. [... more]

God is calling many to follow him to the most unreached parts of the planet, where people have never heard the gospel. Christians are called to take Christ to places where he's never been named, and the Spirit of God moves in their lives to reveal this calling. The Word of God is the foundation for discerning God's will, and believers must understand what God is doing in the world before conforming their lives to it. [... more]

Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs, considered the greatest presidential memoir ever written, were a final battle for the victorious general, who had spent most of his money on entertaining at the White House and was bankrupt when diagnosed with inoperable throat and tongue cancer. With the help of Mark Twain, Grant's memoirs were published, earning him and his family a significant amount of money, securing Julia's financial future. [... more]

The gift of tongues is a powerful tool for spreading the gospel, but it can also be misused to tear down and destroy. Christians must learn to control their tongues and use them for wholesome words that build up and heal. By surrendering their tongues to God, individuals can speak words of encouragement and share the good news of Jesus with others, bringing joy and redemption to their lives and the lives of those around them. [... more]

The power of the tongue is a double-edged sword, capable of bringing either blessing or cursing. God's control over our tongues is essential for speaking words that bring life and healing, rather than harm and pain. The gift of tongues, demonstrated on the day of Pentecost, was a miracle of God, allowing people to speak in languages they had not learned, and was a sign of the gospel going out to all nations. [... more]

Solomon explores how to ruin one's life, country, and everything else by adopting a me-first attitude, becoming inattentive and indifferent, being selfish and shallow, and becoming obstinate and opinionated. He contrasts this with the path to spiritual growth, which demands a rejection of self-centeredness and a commitment to living with dignity, discipline, and integrity. [... more]

Alan Wright discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including faith, healing, discernment, tongues, and prayer, emphasizing their importance in the Christian life and encouraging listeners to seek these gifts from God. [... more]