Following Jesus

Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV becoming the pope. And to put it bluntly, it’s been a disaster. So today, I’ll show you 4 major problems from Leo over the last year, and why he has not been a good vicar of Christ. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok,...

Jesus gives a peace that is unlike what the world can give us. The world tries to offer peace through temporary things that can’t truly satisfy, like drugs, alcohol, sex, and financial stability. But none of those can truly satisfy us long term, the way Jesus can. And in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 14 to see Jesus’ words of comfort to His troubled disciples. Related Videos: Jesus: T...

If baptism saves, then how can you explain this Bible story? Today, I’ll show you what I think is the #1 example that proves that baptism is not required for salvation. And no, it is not the story of the thief on the cross. Related Videos: Is Baptism Required for Salvation? — https://youtu.be/2xPTVTw3UJM Is “Once Saved, Always Saved” Biblical? — https://youtu.be/jdUhGU_FSzM Hey! I’m David Cipriano...

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and there is no salvation outside of Him. And in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 14, which includes the most exclusive claim that Jesus ever makes, and why Christianity is the only true religion. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage that you can start applying to your life right now. Related Videos: Why Chr...

Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen recently went on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive Podcast. And sadly, I believe this was one of the biggest missed opportunities that a pastor has ever had. So today, I’ll be explaining what went wrong, what I wish he’d said, and why I believe that Joel Osteen is actually leading people to hell. Related Videos: Bryce Crawford’s Kenneth Copeland Interview Was a DISASTER… — http...

In today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Even though none of the other disciples suspected Judas of being a fraud, Jesus knew it the entire time. And unfortunately, Judas represents a lot of supposed Christians. So in this episode, we’ll see Jesus call out this deceiver, His command to the disciples to love like He does, and how every disciple vowed...

Mormonism is a cult, and the Latter-day Saints are not Christians. And today, I’m going to show you 10 Bible verses that prove it. These passages contradict LDS doctrines such as henotheism, baptismal regeneration, the Great Apostasy, and much more. Related Videos: Why Mormonism Is a Cult — https://youtu.be/DCgBWAGE7vY  What the Jehovah's Witnesses Get Wrong About Jesus' Resurrection — htt...

If you knew that tomorrow were your last day on earth, what would you want to do today? Well, in John 13, Jesus knew that He would be crucified the next day. And what He chose to do was to wash the disciples’ feet. And in today’s Bible study, we’ll talk about why He did this and what we can learn from this. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this story. Related Videos: W...

Kenneth Copeland recently went on the Bryce Crawford Podcast to talk about the prosperity gospel. And today, I’m going to show you how Kenneth Copeland is a false prophet and a wolf in sheep’s clothing who has used the prosperity gospel to mislead unsuspecting Christians and deceive them into giving him their money. Related Videos: This Pentecostal Pastor Just Called Me Out… — https://youtu.be/RT7...

Why did people reject Jesus? Well, in John 12, there are two major reasons given: hardened hearts and peer pressure. And in today’s Bible study, we’ll see how these issues caused people to deny Christ, and what Jesus said as a response. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this story. Related Videos: What Calvinism Is, And Why It's Unbiblical — https://youtu.be/Q_XJyHz...

One of the biggest reasons why the Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t Christians is that they deny the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ. And in today’s video, I’m going to show you what they believe, how they twist the Bible to fit their beliefs, and that Jesus did, in fact, rise physically. Related Videos: Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses Are a Cult — https://youtu.be/45zb2fr6_Rs Did the Resurrection of...

In John 12, Jesus makes His triumphal entry, riding on a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. And this event kicked off the biggest and most impactful week of human history—Passion Week. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see what exactly happened here, and I’ll give you some practical takeaways from this passage. Related Videos: The Wildly Different Responses to Jesus — https://youtu.be/Z1jHSQ32ae...

If you’re a Calvinist, then how do you explain this parable? In Matthew 22, Jesus gives the parable of the wedding feast, which is meant to describe the kingdom of Heaven. And in this video, we’ll see what Jesus said, and why I can’t see how anyone can read this while remaining a Calvinist.  Related Videos: If Calvinism Is True, Then Why Did Jesus Say This? — https://youtu.be/HjXFinkhWkU What Calv...

People will often have opposite reactions to the same thing. And in John 11-12, we see the wildly different responses to Jesus. Because while some people loved Jesus and believed in Him as their Savior, other people hated Him, and were plotting to kill Him. So today, we’ll see why people responded to Jesus in such different ways, and at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passag...

At a recent conference, Pastor Tony Huston preached a sermon called, "Quit Acting Like a Woman”. And sadly, this sermon was full of hate and misogyny, and empty of the Bible. So today, I’ll be responding to this sermon, pointing out some major errors. Related Videos: 8 Bible Verses That You Might Be Getting Wrong — https://youtu.be/pwlPqj6Z2FE This Pentecostal Pastor Just Called Me Out… — htt...

Have you ever had an unanswered prayer request, where it ended up that God gave you something even greater than you had been praying for? Well, we see a real-life example of this in John 11. Because when Lazarus was sick, his sisters Martha and Mary sent for Jesus, wanting him to heal their brother. But Jesus denied their original request, because He was going to do something even more miraculous—...

Does American Christianity overemphasize the Bible? As crazy as it may sound, this is the claim that United Church of Christ pastor Brandan Robertson has recently made. So in this video, we’ll see why he says this, and why he’s wrong about every point that he makes. Related Videos: Does the Bible Actually Condemn Homosexuality? - https://youtu.be/_vfcoos0HHc 8 Bible Verses That You Might Be Gettin...

I recently made a video asking viewers if they’re going to Heaven and if they’ve accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, warning them that if they don’t, then they’ll go to hell. And a popular agnostic creator known as Goose of Discontent responded to that, attacking the Christian worldview, especially when it comes to hell. So in this video, I’ll be responding to him, showing why hell is not just...

Have you ever wondered why God allowed something bad to happen? Well, in today’s Bible study, we’ll see some people who were in that position. Because Mary and Martha’s brother Lazarus was sick, and eventually he died. And even though it was a heartbreaking situation, Jesus had a purpose, and he did something even more miraculous than healing the sick: raising the dead. So in this Bible study, we’...

Does John 20:23 teach confession to a priest? The Catholic apologist JesusandWhatnot recently put out this question to Protestants. And I think this is an important question that can be difficult to answer. So in this video, we’ll consider what the Catholic Church teaches about the sacrament of confession, what Jesus said, and how to properly understand this verse. Related Videos: 7 Unbiblical Thi...

To believe or not to believe—that’s the choice that all of us will inevitably make about Jesus. And in today’s Bible study, we see many people accepting Jesus, while many others rejected Jesus. And from this passage, we’ll be learning about doctrines like the deity of Christ, polytheism, salvation, Calvinism, eternal security, and much more. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways...

Apostle Jeremiah Hosford, pastor of Abundant Life Church, just called me out for something I said about speaking in tongues. So today, we’re going to see what he said and whether or not his teachings align with the Bible. I’ll also show you how he and his church have misrepresented me, and what I actually said about speaking in tongues being gibberish. Related Videos: 8 Bible Verses That You Might...

Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus gave 7 I am statements—7 metaphors that described His identity. And we see 2 of these statements in John—I am the door, and I am the good shepherd. So today, as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John, we’ll see what Jesus meant by that and how people responded. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage....

When Jesus showed up, the blind received sight, while the seeing closed their eyes. In today’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 9, where Jesus gave sight to a blind man. And this story really shows us how everybody has a different response to Jesus. Because some rejected Him, some ignored Him, but one man in particular believed in Him and worshipped Him. So we’ll see five things to notice in thi...

Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season are coming up in just a couple of weeks. But today, I’m going to explain to you why I’m not participating. And we’ll consider whether or not this is an unbiblical practice that contradicts the words of Jesus, or if it’s just an optional thing that Christians are not obligated to observe. Related Videos: Why the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical - https://youtu.be...