The After Easter Podcast

Genesis: Man’s Effort and Its Result Genesis 11:1–32 Main idea: Apart from God, the effort of man leads to calamity.  Man sought to glorify himself (11:1–4). God protected man from himself (11:5-9). God extended man’s opportunity to return to him (11:10-32). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse....

Genesis: Salvation and Its Recipient Genesis 6:9–10:32 Main idea: God gives salvation to the obedient.  Obedience separates believers from an unbelieving world (6:9–22). Salvation is a result of God’s initiative (6:18, 7:1, 8:1, 9:8-17). Obedience identifies believers with Christ (6:18, 7:1, 9:9, 9:12). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechas...

Genesis: Hope and Its Source Genesis 5:1–6:8 Main idea: Our hope comes from God alone.  The image of God was carried on through humanity (5:1–32). The image of God was distorted by sin (6:1-6:7). God had a plan for redemption (6:8). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: ht...

This paper ponders the role that the Halw-Way Covenant may have played in the response to witchcraft in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

Genesis: Pride and Its Consequences Genesis 4:1-26 Main idea: Pride corrupts, but God restores.  God knows our hearts (4:1–7). Pride leads to more sin and its consequences (4:8-12). God cares for and protects the sinner (4:13–16). God brings good from evil (3:17–26). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbel...

Genesis: Sin and Its Remedy Genesis 3:1-24 Main idea: God secured victory over sin.  Temptation turns to sin (3:1–7).  Sin disrupts the relationship between God and man (3:8–10).  Correction leads to shame and evasion (3:11–13).  Sin leads to consequences (3:14–19).  God provides the opportunity for redemption (3:20-24). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church,...

A paper submitted to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in April of 2024. In this paper, I respond to academic accusations against John Calvin as a "witch-hunter" and discuss Calvinist's theology's role in hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

Genesis: God’s Good Gifts Genesis 2:4-25 Main idea: God gave man an exalted position in creation.  God gave us the gift of Spirit (2:7). God gave us the gift of morality (2:15–19). God gave us the gift of companionship (2:20–24). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https...

Special guest preacher Dr. Archie England, professor of Hebrew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

Creation: Day Seven Genesis 2:1-3 Main idea: God ordained the blessing of rest.  God modeled rest for us (Gen 2:1-2). God ordered us to rest (Gen 2:3). In Christ, we find eternal rest (Matt 11:28). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...

Creation: Day Six Genesis 1:24–31 Main idea: God created man in his image.  God created animals to be overseen (1:24–25). God created man to rule (1:26–28). God created man to commune (1:28). God created man to work (1:29–30). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://...

Creation: Day Five Genesis 1:20-23 Main idea: God filled the earth with life.  God created life with purpose and order (1:20-21). God created life with pleasure (1:21). God created life with blessing (1:22). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse....

Creation: Day Four Genesis 1:14–19 Main idea: God instigated time and banished darkness.  God gave us a measure of time (1:14) . God gave us a cycle of rejuvenation (1:15–16) . God eliminated darkness (1:17–19) . ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellech...

Creation: Day Three Genesis 1:9–13 Main idea: God commanded growth.  God created the foundation for life (1:9–10). God ordained reproduction and fertility (1:11). God designed cultivation (1:12–13). _______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

Genesis: Creation, Day Two Genesis 1:6–8 Main idea: God has perfect power and knowledge.  God’s knowledge exceeds ours (1:6).  God’s power is beyond our comprehension (1:7).  God is Lord over both the visible and the invisible (1:8). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcb...

Genesis: Creation, Day One Genesis 1:1–5 Main idea: The creation account is the foundation for all Scripture.  God was (1:1).  God is (1:1).  God created (1:1).  God organized (1:2–5). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Churc...

Ruth: Behind the Seen, Pt. 4 Ruth 4:1-22 Main idea: Jesus is the kinsman-redeemer ( goʾel ) for all. A personal redemptive transaction (4:1-8). An intimate declaration of possession (4:9–10). A public celebration of affiliation (4:11–12). A sustained continuation of redemptive living (4:13–22). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www....

Ruth: Behind the Seen, Part 3 Ruth 3:1-18 Main idea: We must approach God accordingly.  If we want to come to God, we must be… … presentable (3:1–3). … perceptive (3:3–4). … assertive (3:5–8). … available (3:9–10). … patient (3:11–18). ___________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://w...

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Ruth: Behind the Seen, Pt 2 Ruth 2:1-23 Main idea: God’s provision works in and through us.  Effort affords rewards beyond the result (2:1-7). Godly character attracts godly characters (2:8-16). Our blessing can be a blessing to others (2:17-23). ________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give:...

Ruth: Behind the Seen, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-22 Main idea: God is at work, even when we can’t see it.  Love and obedience lead us to take risks (1:10). We must not allow our pain to keep us from seeing God’s provision (1:13, 19–21). Despair causes us to either draw closer to God or pull away from him (1:16–18). __________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect:...

That’s Not My Jesus Main idea: We must follow the Jesus that is revealed through Scripture. Jesus gives us what we need (Matt. 6:31-33). Fallacy: “My Jesus gives me everything that I want.” Jesus expects us to turn from sin and grow spiritually (Matt. 15:48). Fallacy: “My Jesus loves me just the way I am.” Jesus recognized and called out sin (John 8:2–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus doesn’t judge and love...

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Who Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:3–14, 2:1–10 Main idea: God created you in his likeness, for his glory.  I am a reflection of the divine image of God Almighty (Eph. 2:10; Gen. 1:26–28). I am beloved by God, known and embraced fully (Ephesians 1:3-14). I am brought from death to life by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:1-9). _________________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/res...

Indicatives & Imperatives Ephesians 1:1-6:24 Main idea: We live in grateful obedience for what God has done.  Indicatives declare what God has done for us (Ex. 20:1–2, Ps. 105:1–44, Eph. 1:1–13; 2:4–10, 13; 3:14–21).  Imperatives command how we should live in response (Ex. 20:3-17, Ps. 105:45, Eph. 4:1–3, 17, 25; 5:1–2, 6–7, 15–17; 6:10-20).  Living in obedience is a response to what God has d...