I just want to talk about the Bible

This episode is a continuation of the conversation that we started back in episode 44. In it, I share a declaration that I wrote based on the reality that our righteousness comes from Jesus alone and that we don't have to earn God's love, favor, or approval. Here is the declaration I shared in this episode: "I don’t have to 'do enough', because Jesus has done it all."...

In this episode I share some of the declarations that I have written for myself. Hopefully, some of them will be an encouragement to you too. Remember though, it's important for you to personalize them or come up with your own as well based off of what the Lord is currently teaching you. As I shared in the episode, I'm including the declarations below. I wanted to write out the Scripture...

In this episode we discuss the importance of being transformed by the renewal of our minds by declaring truth daily so as to change the way that we think. Other episodes referenced in this one: Episode 20: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Episode 26: Taking thoughts captive 101 Pastor Craig Groeschel's book Winning the War in Your Mind  can be purchased HERE . Scriptures referenced: L...

In this episode we discuss the important difference between empathy and compassion. Episodes referenced: Episode 39: "Seventy-seven times" Episode 42: "By this all people will know..." www.blueletterbible.org is the resource that I mentioned that is helpful for doing studies in the original languages. Here are the words that I focused on in this episode (click on the highlighte...

In this episode we talk about the importance of love in the life of a believer. Other episodes referenced in this one: 21. "I never knew you" 24. The Gospel Quote by Pete Scazzero: "Love really is the mark of a true and mature spirituality." Quote by my pastor Jeff Kapusta: "Crisis reveals character." I mentioned blueletterbible.org. I wanted to include the link to th...

The journal entry I mention in this episode captures the focus of the entire thing: "I was just praying and asked the Lord for wisdom, and I think He showed me something wonderful. He’s promised to give wisdom; so, when I ask I need to truly be confident that He will give it. I can rest in that assurance. It's a guarantee! However, I’ve wanted that wisdom same day or same week. There is...

In this episode we talk about experiencing emotional healing from the Lord. The quote that I referenced from my pastor was: "If our past is still affecting us, it's not our past." Here are the items that we talked through: God sees you, and He cares. He understands. His heart is one of compassion towards you. Cry out to Him. Where there is no prayer there is no progress. Apply Roman...

In this episode we talk about the vital importance of forgiving others. I referenced an episode that I uploaded about the Gospel. That was episode number 24 (entitled "The Gospel"). Here is the quote from Lewis B. Smedes that I read: "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you." Scriptures used: Matthew 18:15-35 2 Kings 4:1-7 Romans 3:23 Romans...

Here is that list I mentioned listing out a few things that are true of us in Christ: Nothing can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 In Christ I am a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 In Christ I am the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 There is no condemnation for me in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1  Romans 8:33-34 I have been adopted into the family of God. God is...

In this episode we continue our discussion on seeking wisdom from the Lord, specifically by asking Him to give us His perspective. You can access the article I mentioned concerning Elisha HERE . You can access the Hebrew word for "marauding bands" HERE . Scriptures used or referenced: 2 Kings 6:8-24 2 Kings 5:2 John 10:18 Exodus 15:22-27 Exodus 16-17 James 1:5-6 Matthew 5:3 Matthew 16:21...

In this episode we continue to discuss getting wisdom from the Lord, specifically with regard to the topic of prioritization. Scriptures used: Exodus 18 Exodus 2:11-22 Exodus 3:1 Deuteronomy 5:1-2 Ephesians 2:8-10 Romans 12:3-8 1 Corinthians 12 (especially verses 12-27) Acts 2:41 Acts 6:1-7 James 1:27 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** I said that Moses saw an Egyptian taskmaster abusing a Hebrew slav...

Today we take another look at seeking wisdom from the Lord but from a slightly different perspective. This episode is connected to episode 32 because both episodes have to do with seeking wisdom from the Lord. Scriptures used: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Joshua 6:1-5 Joshua 6:15-21 Joshua 7:1-13 Joshua 8:1-2 Matthew 5:9 Proverbs 3:5-6 James 1:5-6 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** Joshua 6:18 says, “But all silv...

Today we talk about the crucial topic of justification (or being made righteous). Scriptures used: John 1:12-13 Romans 8:9 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 5:1-2 Romans 3:19-20 Romans 3:23 Genesis 15:1-6 Romans 4:20-25 Ephesians 2:8-9 James 2:20-24 James 2:14-19 John 17:3 Ephesians 2:10 John 3:16 John 20:30-31 Romans 5:6-9 2 Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 2:16 Romans 8:1 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 8:31-34 Gala...

In this episode we talk about the struggle against anxiety and how to walk in victory over it. Scriptures used: Matthew 6:25-34 Matthew 10:19 Luke 10:38-42 Philippians 4:6-7 Philippians 2:19-24 John 10:10 John 16:33 Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 55:22 1 Peter 5:6-7 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Colossians 3:15 Galatians 6:2 Quotes: “Worry chokes the life of faith. It does not help us to overcome our difficult...

In this episode we discuss our vital need for wisdom from the Lord and some practical ways to ask for that wisdom and identify the answer to that prayer. Scriptures used: Matthew 5:9a James 1:5-8 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 10:17 James 1:2-4 Matthew 7:7-11 James 4:2-3 James 1:22 1 Kings 3:5-10 Proverbs 2:1-15 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we will respond as soon as...

Today we are looking at Psalm 73 in its entirety and the vital importance of asking the Lord to give us His perspective. You can access the article I mentioned about Asaph by clicking HERE . Scriptures used in this lesson: Psalm 73 Romans 6:23 John 14:6 Isaiah 40:29-31 Matthew 11:15 James 1:5-6 Numbers 14:7b-9 Matthew 5:9 Galatians 6:1 Matthew 7:7-8 **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** Around 16:08 when...

In this episode we revisit the topic of humility and pride and go a little deeper into the conversation. You can click the following links to see the definitions of some of the words we discussed: PROUD HUMBLE OPPOSES GRACE ABOMINATION You can access a the article I mentioned about fasting by clicking HERE . Scriptures used: James 4:6 Matthew 23:12 Luke 18:9-14 Matthew 4:17 Romans 6:23 Philippians...

In this episode we briefly discuss the vital importance of having a right understanding of what God is like. HERE is a link to the quotes from C.S. Lewis and A.W. Tozer:  Scriptures used in this episode: Romans 5:6-10 2 Corinthians 5:21 John 1:12-13 John 1:14-18 John 14:8-9 John 17:6 John 17:25-26 Matthew 1:1 Mark 3:20-21 Feel free to email the podcast at ijustwanttotalkabout@gmail.com, and we wil...

In this episode we discuss James 1:2-4 and how the Lord will use trials in our lives for our benefit and His glory. Scriptures used: James 1:2-4 Romans 8:28 Psalm 119:160 Matthew 4:4 2 Timothy 3:16 Psalm 119:67 Psalm 119:71 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Proverbs 10:22 Proverbs 22:4 Psalm 84:11 Matthew 7:11 Psalm 103:13-14 1 Peter 1:6-7 Proverbs 17:3 1 Corinthians 10:13 Proverbs 24:10 1 Peter 5:6-11 For th...

Today we talk about the vital importance of being in genuine Christian community where we can be transparent and vulnerable. Scriptures used: Luke 14:7-11 Psalm 27:10 Hebrews 13:5c 1 John 5:2-3 John 14:15 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Proverbs 27:17 Proverbs 27:6 Colossians 3:16 Galatians 6:2 Galatians 6:1 Proverbs 12:15 Romans 12:15 Hebrews 10:24-25 James 5:13-18 Mark 2:1-12 Mark 8:22 James 4:6 CORRECTIO...

In this episode we discuss how to address recurring troubling emotions, how to identify lies that we are believing, and how to inform those lies with the truth of God's Word and begin to walk in freedom and joy. Here is the resource I mentioned that could be helpful in finding verses related to specific topics: http://www.openbible.info/topics/ Many of the verses used in this episode: Philipp...

We look at the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about the Trinity. One God: Deut 6:4 Jn 17:3 Isa 44:6 1 Tim 2:3-6 (cross reference 1 John 4:14) God the Father: Jn 3:16 1 Jn 3:1a 1 Pet 1:3a Lk 10:21-22 2 Cor 1:3-4 Jesus is God: Matt 3:1-3 Jn 8:48-59 Ex 3:13-15 Jn 10:22-42 Jn 14:8-11 Jn 20:24-29 Mk 2:1-12 Mk 4:35-41 (cross reference Psalm 107:23-32) Jesus' humanity: Mk 4:38a Jn 4:4-6...

In this episode we discuss what the gospel is and how someone can begin a relationship with the Lord. HERE is the link to the Bible dictionary definition of "gospel". Here are many of the Scripture references that I used: Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:46-52 John 1:1 John 1:14 Matthew 4:23-24 Matthew 9:35-36 John 6:60-71 John 10:17-18 Hebrews 4:15 1 John 3:5 1 Peter 2:22-25 Romans 3:23 Isaiah 6:...

In this brief episode, we discuss some ways that we can practically meditate on the Word of God consistently throughout the day. Some of the Scriptures I referenced: Joshua 1:8. Psalm 1:1-3. Psalm 16:7. Psalm 34:8. Psalm 119:18. Psalm 119:130. 1 Corinthians 2:11-12. 1 Thessalonians 5:17. **CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS** At 10:32 I called the app and website "Scripture Typer." I think that...

In this episode we talk about the vital importance of not just hearing the Word but also of doing it. Here are the resources that I mentioned: The George Müller quote can be found HERE . Open Bible can be accessed HERE . (This link will take you directly to the page where you can search for topics). Got Questions can be accessed HERE . (This website has extremely helpful articles on almost any top...