Encounter God's Truth

This week on "Encounter God's Truth" from Whitcomb Ministries, Bible teacher Dr. John Whitcomb presents part one of a message called "The Necessity of God's Power." We go to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, W.Va., along with host Wayne Shepherd, to learn how the Bible clearly explains that every person possesses a sin nature that renders us totally depraved. This desperate condition requir...

Thanks for listening to "Encounter God's Truth"—where we teach every week that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. Today Dr. John Whitcomb continues his series on "Biblical Apologetics" by concluding our consideration of "Evolutionary Difficulties." We are going to look at some of the Scriptural imperatives that we must practice in order to be effective in sharing our faith with the...

We go deeper into "Biblical Apologetics" today on "Encounter God's Truth" with Dr. John Whitcomb. This is Part One of a message on "Evolutionary Difficulties." In it we tackle challenging questions like these: Since evolution is not true, why is it so difficult to convince unbelievers regarding the Bible's account of creation? And why do so many Christians even seem unwilling to agree on the Bibli...

Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his message called, "Basic Biblical Answers"—this week on "Encounter God's Truth." Host Wayne Shepherd invites you to join those who first listened to this teaching when it was given at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, to demonstrate that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. In drawing on some life lessons he has learned the hard way,...

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. We know that—but how do we convince other people who do not believe it? That is our focus in this new series of messages here on "Encounter God's Truth." They were originally recorded live as Dr. John Whitcomb delivered them to a conference at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Today, Dr. Whitcomb begins a sermon entitled, "Bas...

Whitcomb Ministries welcomes Dr. Woodrow Kroll back to "Encounter God's Truth" for this special broadcast, titled: "How God Blessed the World Through the Jews." Dr. Kroll shows us from Scripture—which is true from the beginning to the end—and from history how God's blessings are indeed evident upon and through the Jewish people. We hope that you find this message to be informative, and challenging...

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! We turn to the very end of the book this week on "Encounter God's Truth" with theologian Dr. John Whitcomb. It gives us a glimpse of the glory that awaits us—and also one last invitation for everyone to come and trust in Christ and receive His all-sufficient provisions for eternity. Host Wayne Shepherd asks Dr. Whitcomb if this study of the eternal...

Bible teacher Dr. John Whitcomb explores the unique role of the church as the Bride of Christ in this installment of "Encounter God's Truth." God's Word is true from the beginning to the end, and we learn in this broadcast that it will be so at the future Marriage Supper of the Lamb—when Jesus Christ will return from heaven in glory and this relationship of Christ to His church will be displayed b...

Do you anticipate receiving a reward from Christ when you stand before His Judgment Seat? On this edition of "Encounter God's Truth," Bible scholar Dr. John Whitcomb will inform and motivate us that we may present to the Lord gold, silver and precious stones when we meet Him on the awesome day of judgment for believers. Wayne Shepherd, our host, also asks Dr. Whitcomb what specific types of works...

Are you concerned about how you handle God’s Holy Word in this fallen world? On this edition of “Encounter God’s Truth,” Bible scholar Dr. John Whitcomb takes an in-depth look at the eternal nature of that Word, and thus how we are to approach it in the manner it deserves as we go about our ministries. Dr. Whitcomb calls this series “God’s Truth Circles.” It is material he has presented for years,...

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Today on "Encounter God's Truth" we consider many details about the events that will unfold—in God's plan—surrounding the return of our Lord. Dr. John Whitcomb is continuing in a series called, "Our Glorious Future in Christ." This latest message includes a consideration of Revelation 1, where John sees a vision of the risen, glorified Christ. Host...

Do you believe we are living in the last days? If so, how should this affect the way we live? Bible scholar Dr. John Whitcomb answers those questions on today's edition of "Encounter God's Truth." He will explain what the final stages of the church age will look like—also showing us how we can have joy in the midst of the difficult days that may yet lie ahead before the Lord's return. God's Word i...

Each of our lives tells a unique story—a painting on a canvas, if you will—which clearly displays, to all who view it, the work of God. By faith we also understand it to teach that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! This week on "Encounter God's Truth" we hear the conclusion to our series, "Basic Biblical Distinctions," which was first taught before a Bible conference several years...

This week on "Encounter God's Truth" we continue the final topic in our series, "Basic Biblical Distinctions," which was first taught before a Bible conference at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Indiana. We have the special treat once again to hear from Mrs. Norma Whitcomb, who discussed "The Need to Be Still." Mrs. Whitcomb went to be with her Lord and Savior in December of 2021. That makes it all...

What colors is God painting on your canvas? Have you ever considered your life to be the work of "The Master Artist"? Mrs. Norma Whitcomb will share her heart in that regard, beginning this week on "Encounter God's Truth." This is the final topic in our series, "Basic Biblical Distinctions." It was initially intended for the ladies attending a Bible conference at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Ind...

Do you know who qualifies as "the worst missionary in the history of the world"? According to Dr. John Whitcomb, it was the prophet Jonah—the prophet that God sent to warn the nation of Assyria in the eighth century before Christ. Is it not amazing that Jonah—who had even tried to escape from the call of God and run away—had no love at all for the Assyrian people, "the most horribly cruel nation i...

Our purpose on "Encounter God's Truth" is to proclaim boldly that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Our teacher, Dr. John Whitcomb, is doing that currently in a series called "Basic Biblical Distinctions." It was recorded live at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Ind., and we thank them for allowing us to broadcast it to you here on radio and the Internet. We are in the middle of a se...

Which is greater—truth or love? And how are we to handle the balance between truth and love in our Christian lives and ministries? How do we demonstrate love Biblically? Dr. John Whitcomb will present the case that "Truth is Greater Than Love"—beginning this week on "Encounter God's Truth." Host Wayne Shepherd is guiding us through this series called "Basic Biblical Distinctions." It has a theme t...

Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his presentation of a concept that he calls "God's Truth Circles" this week on "Encounter God's Truth." These messages are helping us to understand more about how Jesus and the apostles dealt with people who were at various levels of learning and belief in the truths of Scripture. This gives us a model for knowing how we should approach people today, and it also informs...

How are we to minister and teach the Bible in a world filled with error, confusion and compromise—a world of unbelief? With whom should we identify ourselves in Christian ministry, and how do we handle the rejection of the gospel? How can we be involved in both protecting and perpetuating the revelation that God has given to us in His Word? And how does God expect us to handle His Word in a world...

Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his life story, "The Conversion of an Evolutionist," on this week's edition of "Encounter God's Truth." He will share more of the account of his own conversion—and principles that he has drawn from that experience that have guided him through the years, and can still encourage us today. We will turn to Acts 17, where the Apostle Paul proclaimed the life-transforming gos...

Can you imagine how insights acquired in a field artillery battalion at the Battle of the Bulge can instruct us regarding the proper use of Biblical apologetics? Dr. John Whitcomb takes us back to Belgium, in December of 1944, to make this connection for us in a simple yet profound way. It is Part Three of his testimony, called "The Conversion of an Evolutionist." Dr. Whitcomb is using illustratio...

This week on "Encounter God's Truth," Dr. John Whitcomb tells the story of his conversion to the Christian faith—showing how numerous lessons that he has learned through the years since that time can be applied to our lives today. It is a personal and practical look at what God has done in the life of our speaker over many decades—and what he has gained from those experiences that we can utilize i...

Can you imagine Dr. John Whitcomb—one of the founders of the modern Biblical creation movement—ever being an evolutionist? Well, he was at one time—many years ago—an unconverted evolutionist! But God had a different plan, and our speaker begins to unfold that story today. On this edition of "Encounter God's Truth," we begin a four-part look at how God worked providentially in the life of our speak...

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! This week on "Encounter God's Truth," we continue to survey what the Word has to say about this world—from beginning to end—as we see it through history, science and prophecy. Host Wayne Shepherd encourages you to listen and learn about "The Five Worlds of History, Science and Prophecy." We pick up this week by thinking about the third world system...