Wisdom from Above

God promises incredible rewards to the overcomer. The question is... who is the overcomer? Some say all believers are overcomer. Some say only faithful believers are overcomers. What does the Bible say? That is the key question . Join us in this episode of Wisdom from Above as we investigate the identity of the overcomer.

The Westminster catechism reminds us that the chief end of man is to enjoy God and to glorify Him forever! Paul challenges us with these words,  “Do all to the glory of God!”  John reminds us that God is worthy of  “honor and glory and blessing”  (Rev. 4:11, 5:12-14). The Psalmist cried out,  “Not to us, O Lord; not to us, but to Your name be the glory!”  (Psalm 115:1).  The amazing thing is that...

William Chatterton Dix's Christmas Carol asks this critical question: "What Child is This?" What child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping, whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? In this special Christmas episode of Wisdom From Above , we turn to Hebrews chapter one in the Bible and we will discover seven answers to the question &qu...

Merry Christmas , my dear podcast friends. I hope you have a very blessed and joyful time with loved ones this holiday season. In today's podcast, we aresus' birth, the place of Jesus with, and the nature of Jesus birth. We will also ask and answer the question, Why Bethlehem? It is my pleasure to invite you to listen to this special Christmas podcast. It is my hope that you have received...

God is offering amazing rewards to faithful believers. Jesus said, "Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life." James said, "Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we will discover how a believer might recei...

Jesus challenged His followers to hunger and thirst for righteousness. God called us to Himself that we might be conformed to the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29). This is our  “holy calling”  (2 Tim. 1:9). We were chosen that we might be holy and blameless (Eph. 1:4; Col. 1:22). By God’s grace, we can manifest the righteous character of Christ! The crown of righteousness is awarded to the believer wh...

Jesus is offering crown rewards to believers. What are those crown rewards? How does a person win a crown reward? What if you win more than one crown? Will they stack up on top of one another like checkers? Those are good questions. Join me as we examine the nature of these rewards and as we focus on the crown of rejoicing.

How can we invest in eternal things? How can we use material riches here on earth so that God will reward us with spiritual riches in eternity? The answer will be revealed in today's episode of Wisdom from Above as we investigate The Parable of the Shrewd Steward in Luke 16:1-13.

The Panhellenic Games were the most exciting and enjoyable events of the Grecian calendar.  The Games were religious festivals, but they were more.  They were like a sacred festival, a national fair, a trade mart, and a national athletic competition all wrapped into one. Paul compares the believer in the Christian life to an athlete in the Games. He challenges all believers to run in such a way th...

In our last episode we discovered that every believer's life will be examined at the Judgment Seat of Christ. We saw that all we have said and done that is wood, hay, and straw will go up in smoke, while all we have said and done that is gold, silver, or precious stones all be imperishable and will be rewarded. Today's episode is a search of the three major Scriptural passages on the judgm...

During our time here on earth, we are setting the stage for eternity. A day of reckoning is coming. Believer's lives will be revealed before Jesus at the judgment seat of Christ. Therefore we make it our aim to be pleasing to Christ. Today's episode reveals how Jesus will examine our lives and what the results will be. What will it be for you? Will your life result in reward for you and br...

Thomas Carlyle once wrote,  “He who has no vision of eternity has no hold on time.”  He is exactly right! We have discovered that every believer must appear at the judgment seat of Christ. Now you ask,  “Why is God going to judge believers at the  bema ?”   A study of the Bible reveals two basic reasons for the judgment seat of Christ. First, there is the present motivation of the believer. Second...

The Bible declares that  “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad”  Those who are living in the light of Jesus' return will be rewarded by the warmth of Christ’s embrace, the thrill of Christ’s praise, and the blessing of Christ’s joy!  Join us as we consider this Day of Rec...

  Most people get so caught up in the affairs of this life that they fail to prepare for the next. The person who prepares for this life but not for the next is wise for a moment but a fool for   eternity. Now, no one really wants to fail. No one really wants to be a fool for eternity, but very few seem to know how to prepare for eternity. Benjamin Franklin was right on target when he said,  “By f...

The Climax of the Upper Room Discourse is Jesus' high priestly prayer. The climax of Jesus' high priestly prayer is a prayer for those who would believe in Him. Join me in this episode of Wisdom from Above as we discover how Jesus prayed for us church-age believers.

Jesus pours out his heart in prayer for all those who believe in Him. He prays for unity, joy, protection, and sanctification. Join me as we explore these four requests. .

The right motive, the right mission and the right milestone are all highlighted in Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:1-5. This part of Jesus' prayer serves as a challenge to us to have the right motive the right mission, and the right milestone in our lives as well!

Where is happiness found? Is it found in unbelief, pleasure, money, position, or power? No. We will look at quotes from those who tried those routes and found them wanting. Where is it happiness found? In Jesus. Joy is related to a past event - a present reality and future experience. We will examine a passage of Scripture that highlights the true basis of joy.

What hope and help could Jesus give to his disciples knowing that He was soon to be crucified and shortly after He would leave them? The answer is found in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In this episode of Wisdom from Above we will learn even more about how the Holy Spirit is going to continue the ministry of Jesus.

Jesus gives us a courtroom scene with the unbelievers as the defendants, the Holy Spirit as the prosecutor, and believers as the witnesses. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. This passage brings a strong appeal to unbelievers to turn in faith to Jesus. This passage also reminds believers of their critical role as ambassadors of Christ.

Jesus knew that tough times would come. Jesus didn’t want his followers to become discouraged or decide God had failed. Jesus wanted them to know that His death on the cross, His departure from the earth, and the persecution of His followers were all predicted before they took place.  According to Open Doors Global Church Persecution Statistics... 2025 380 Million Christians suffer high levels of...

Three Marks of Discipleship are highlighted in the Gospel of John: 1.    John 8:31 – abiding in God’s Word 2.    John 13:34-35 – loving one another 3.    John 15:8 – bearing much fruit In this episode of Wisdom form above Jesus focuses on the loving heart. He issues three clear calls in these six verses.

This episode of Wisdom from Above is all about intimacy. The requirements for experiencing this intimacy are laid out in John 15:1-11. The incredible benefits of this intimacy are also spelled out in John 15:1-11. We will discover 4 figures, 3 stages, 2 options, and 1 choice. Join me as we dig into this passage where Jesus reveals the critical importance of abiding.

Is the Holy Spirit a person or just a force? Who has the Holy Spirit? Can the Holy Spirit be taken away from a believer when they sin? What does the Holy Spirit do at the moment a person believes in Jesus as their own personal Savior? What is the Holy Spirit's role in understanding the Word of God? How can we experience the help and power of the Holy Spirit? Join us for this episode of Wisdom from...

Wisdom from Above is focusing on the last words Christ shared with his disciples before His death on the cross. Today’s episode will focus on John 14:12-17. In these six verses we will discover three promises that lead to victory in the Christian life… and everyone of the promises is inseparably linked to a condition. We will discover the character of Christian work, the basis of Christian prayer,...