Loving the Scriptures

The Bible says that those who are in Christ are new creatures. But what does it mean to be a new creature? And why is it so important to understand this aspect of the gospel? We explore 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 a review!   X: https://x.com/...

Unity is an important ingredient for the growth and vitality of the church. How did that unity manifest itself in the first century? We will explore this 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://ww...

When we think about James, the Lord's brother, we probably often think about the epistle he wrote in the New Testament. But James has something else to offer in Acts 15, as he joins the voices of leaders in the Jerusalem council in making a case for grace. In this episode, we explore how James promotes grace and rejects salvation by works.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus...

Many people today believe that if salvation is available, it can be attained by some measure of works. It was no different for many Jews in the first century. But how does one make a case for grace? Paul, Barnabas, Peter, and James show us how in Acts 15.   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    Pleas...

At the conclusion of Paul's first missionary journey, we see that his endeavors were successful. But this success did not come without its challenges. Learn how Paul and Barnabas were able to persevere under intense opposition, and how we can learn from their example today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/...

What does perseverance in the midst of opposition look like? Paul and Barnabas provide us with an excellent example in Acts 14, as they are faced with many challenges in their missionary journey. See what you can learn from these two men 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...

Many people have wrestled with the question of whether a Christian's salvation is forever, or if it is possible for them to lose or forfeit that salvation. In this episode, I talk about how the Bible teaches that every believer's salvation is permanent in Christ, and how they are safe and secure in the hands of God.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in...

Does the doctrine of election make God unfair? We will answer this question in Part 2 of our discussion on election.   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.com   Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...

When Acts 13:48 says that "as many as were appointed to eternal life believed," does this directly refer to the teaching of election? In this episode I answer this question, as well as point out other passages of Scripture that seem point to the controversial doctrine of election.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:...

How are we to understand God's relationship with the Jews and the Gentiles? Is God's ministry to the Gentiles a "Plan B" due to Israel's rejection of the Messiah? These questions and more we will address 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: h...

In Acts 13 we read Paul's first recorded sermon, delivered to Jews and Gentiles in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Hear how Paul describes the tremendous promise of God and how He fulfilled that promise through Jesus Christ. This is a message that truly blesses the soul.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/...

Have you ever wondered why people don't want to hear about Christ but do not object to hearing about things from other religious systems? Many Christians just attribute this to human unfairness, but there is something deeper going on. In this episode, we talk about the spiritual forces at work that try to keep people from the faith.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught...

Have you ever found yourself expecting God to work in ways that only you can fathom? Have you ever put God in a box and were surprised when He moved far beyond what you expected? The church in Acts 12 faced the same issue. See how God worked beyond their expectations and what lessons we can learn from their story.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in th...

What does relationship with God have to do with the gospel? In this episode we will explore what the Bible says about our relationship with our Creator--how we were His enemies before coming to Christ, and how we are in intimate relationship with Him after coming to Christ. We will talk about what eternal life means, and the privilege of being called children of God.   Order a copy of my book:  Si...

God can use anyone, anywhere, at any time. See how He does this with nameless people in the city of Antioch as God's power is put on display and the church continues to grow in the book of Acts.   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   M...

After the barriers in his heart are broken down regarding associating with the Gentiles, Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius and his household. Witness the conversion of this group from Peter's message, as well as how Peter answers the Jews who criticized him for boldly going where no other Jew had gone before.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in th...

In Acts 10, we see what God does to break down the barriers in Peter's heart that would have prevented him from reaching out to a spiritually hungry Gentile. Learn what God did and the significance of His lesson as we see God's work in spreading the gospel to people outside the Jewish community.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse...

In this episode, we look at Scripture to consider the incredible love that motivated God to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins.   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.com   Reunited Kevin Ma...

Peter, in an itinerant ministry, performs a couple of powerful healing miracles by the power of Christ, which subsequently results in people turning to the faith. But as wondrous as those miracles were, the increase in conversions didn't solely rest on Peter's shoulders. So who was responsible for this revival? We will talk about that and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of...

In this episode, we continue our examination of Acts 9:31, discussing how walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit contributes to church multiplication.   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://...

Many Christian leaders major on methods and strategies in order to initiate church growth. But are we actually missing the basics of church growth, and have we overcomplicated it? We talk about that in this episode as we explore Acts 9:31.   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 lea...

What does transformation in a new convert look like? In this episode, we will observe the transformation of Saul, who went from passionately being against the church to being one of its most passionate advocates. We will also see how Saul, who once set out to hunt and persecute Christians, now becomes the hunted...the target of those who served as enemies of Christ.   Order a copy of my book:  Sig...

After spending several episodes examining the gospel, we resume our study in the book of Acts in a place that demonstrates the wonder of that gospel we've been considering. In this episode, we look at how God powerfully intervenes in the life of Saul, a relentless and passionate opponent and persecutor of the church. Behold the abundance of God's grace as Jesus Christ Himself appears on the Damasc...

When Jesus, John the Baptist, and the disciples ministered, they called people to repentance. But what is repentance, and why is it hardly mentioned in modern-day American Christianity? In this episode, we see what the Bible says about faith and repentance. We also talk about why repentance is a lost teaching in our churches today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught H...

In this episode, we talk about the resurrection of Christ and what His present role as High Priest means to those who follow Him.   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.com   Reunited Kevin MacLeod (inco...