Loving the Scriptures

We live in an individualistic culture, and that individualism can affect the way we live our Christian lives. As a result, many of us make Christianity "about me." But in this episode, we discuss how it is not about you, and how "one another" living is vital for the church today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:/...

Even though Christians have to contend with persecution in some form because of their renouncement of sin, the Bible explains the benefit the believer has for living his or her life for the will of God and not for sinful passions. Find out what it is in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592F...

As Christians, we are people who have renounced sin in order to please the Lord and live according to His will. But there is a cost to going in this direction. In this episode we talk about what that cost is and how it affects us a believers.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to...

What do proclamation to spirits, Noah and the ark, and baptism have to do with hoping in Christ? We'll answer that question as we dissect a very challenging and difficult text in 1 Peter...and hopefully be blessed and encouraged in the process!   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure t...

When the world rises up against Christians, believers can find themselves in the midst of intimidating circumstances. But in this episode, we will learn from the Apostle Peter why we shouldn't fear man, and how our continued hope in the Lord in such situations raises the curiosity of people of the world.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet D...

We live in a society that seems more divided than ever, and where people seek to cancel others that they don't like. But in this episode, we compare the huge difference between how people are treating one another, and how God treated undeserving people like us.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu  ...

When people do bad things to you and say evil things about you, your reflex may be to bite back. But in this episode, we will talk about why it is important not to seek revenge against our enemies, and what that has to do with drawing them to salvation.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

When it comes to Bible instruction on submission in the home, we mostly think about how wives are to submit to their husbands. But is there something to be said about a form of submission that a husband is to demonstrate toward his wife? The answer may surprise you.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fo...

What sort of things contribute to a wife winning her unbelieving husband to Christ? What sort of things don't contribute? We answer these questions in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www.purple-planet...

The Bible says that wives are to be submissive to their husbands. In most contexts, this involves a marriage relationship between a believing man and believing woman. But what if the wife is a believer and the husband is not? In this episode, we talk about why submission is still important in this scenario.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olive...

Christians know that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, but how did His endurance in suffering serve as an example for believers who suffer now? And what does that example have to do with the concern for the salvation of others? We answer those questions in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:...

When Jesus was on earth, He endured suffering. In this episode, we begin a discussion on why it is important for us as Christians to follow the example Christ left for us on how to suffer well.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Mu...

If someone were to warn unbelievers about God's coming wrath and judgment, would you say that they're doing evangelism wrong? Many Christians may say that he is.  But in this episode, we examine Scripture to see that Jesus' way of speaking to unbelievers was more politically incorrect than people may realize.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Oli...

In this episode, we continue our discussion of being subject to government leaders, and how that kind of behavior in the Christian world can work to change the perspective hostile unbelievers have about the faith.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://...

Many of us may have strong feelings about certain people who are our government leaders. But the Bible calls for all Christians to be submissive to those in authority. In this episode, we talk about why this is important, and when it is necessary to disobey the authorities.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/...

When unbelievers know that we are Christians, they keep a watchful eye on how we live our lives. In this episode, we talk about the importance of standing out in the world by honorable living, and how our lives and what we proclaim can have a maximum impact on people of the world.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:...

How significant is being a chosen race, royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people belonging to God to the church? We explore that in this episode, as we examine 1 Peter 2:9-10.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://w...

How significant is being a chosen race, royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people belonging to God to the church? We explore that in this episode, as we examine 1 Peter 2:9-10. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

What does it mean for Jesus Christ to be the cornerstone? And what does that say about us who are aligned with Him? We explore the answers to these questions and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http:...

In this episode, we explore Colossians 3:15-17, where Paul lays out the kind of life we live as new creatures that promotes unity in the church (also check out "Ep. 142 The Christian Uniform" for a discussion of Colossians 3:12-14).   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a re...

In a time when we are faced with the grim reality of COVID-19 and its impact on our world, this episode is designed to provide encouragement and reassurance from a Christian perspective.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: Re...

We can identify many people's occupation by the uniform that they wear: police officer, chef, firefighter, and several others. Does the Christian have a spiritual "uniform" that they wear that identifies them as new creatures in Christ? Yes, and we will see what makes up this uniform in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Disco...

Peter instructs us to have a craving the pure spiritual milk, which is the Word of God. But is this a craving that Christians in our society can readily say that they have? In this episode, we talk about why it's important to have that longing, and what that longing should lead to.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https...

Love is a subject that is shows up in many places in Scripture, and 1 Peter is no exception. Why is love for one another so important, especially as it relates to what the worlds see in us as we love? We talk about this in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave...

The gospel is a great motivator for us to live a life of reverence unto the Lord. Peter lays this out in the first chapter of his epistle, and he tells of the wonderful saving work of God in four verses. We explore those verse in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to...