39th St Church of Christ Podcast

In this episode, we examine how the Bible enables us to confront false ideas about alcohol usage. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, cultural myths and personal justifications cannot stand against the truth that Scripture provides. The apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV): "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly div...

In this episode, we examine how the Bible tells us of the hope in heaven. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, we find that Scripture does not leave us without assurance — but instead anchors our hope in the promises of God Himself. The apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:18 (KJV), "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory whi...

In this episode, we examine how the Bible enables us to confront false ideas about baptism. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, we find that Scripture speaks clearly on this subject, leaving little room for the confusion and contradiction that so many false ideas have introduced. The apostle Peter declares in Acts 2:38 (KJV), "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name...

In this episode, we examine how the Bible enables us to confront gambling. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, we find that Scripture speaks directly to the attitudes and desires that drive this growing issue in our world today. The apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV), "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from th...

In this episode, we examine how the Bible tells us how to worship acceptably. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, we find that God has not left the matter of worship to our own preferences or traditions. The apostle John records in John 4:24 (KJV), "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." This clear command from Jesus Himself establis...

In this episode, we examine how the Bible enables us to confront false ideas about women translators. When we open God's Word with honest and careful study, false ideas cannot stand against the truth that Scripture provides. The apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV), "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." T...

In this lesson, we examine how the prophetic accuracy of Scripture demonstrates its divine inspiration. The Bible contains prophecies written centuries before the events they describe, yet those same events are later recorded as fulfilled in the New Testament. For example, Isaiah 53:7 (KJV) foretells, “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth…” This prophecy is clearly s...

In this lesson, we examine how the authority and clarity of God’s Word equips Christians to confront the errors of premillennialism. Rather than relying on speculative interpretations or popular religious theories, the Bible provides a consistent and complete picture of Christ’s kingdom, His reign, and the fulfillment of God’s promises. By carefully studying the Scriptures, we see that Christ’s ki...

In this sobering lesson, we examine why God’s Word must be our guide because it plainly reveals the horrors of hell. The Bible does not hide the reality of eternal punishment, but lovingly warns of the consequences of rejecting God’s will. Through the testimony of Scripture, we see the seriousness of sin, the justice of God, and the urgency of obedience to the gospel. This lesson challenges listen...

In this lesson from, we focus on the all-sufficiency of Scripture and why God’s Word is fully able to equip us for every spiritual need. Rather than looking to human wisdom, traditions, or modern innovations to guide faith and practice, this study emphasizes the Bible as complete, authoritative, and lacking nothing. Listeners are challenged to trust the Scriptures as God’s final revelation, to res...

In this lesson, we explore how the authority of Scripture equips believers to confront modernism with confidence, clarity, and faithfulness. Rather than allowing changing culture, human reasoning, or popular opinion to redefine truth, this study emphasizes returning to God’s Word as the final and sufficient standard. The lesson challenges listeners to recognize the dangers of modernism, to discern...

In this lesson, we examine how the authority of Scripture equips believers to address homosexuality with truth, clarity, and compassion. Rather than relying on culture, emotion, or personal opinion, this study emphasizes going directly to God’s Word to understand His design, His standards, and His call to repentance and holiness for all people. The lesson encourages faithful, loving conversations...

In this, we explore how the inspired Word of God demonstrates its divine origin through remarkable scientific accuracy. By examining examples where Scripture aligns with facts unknown at the time of writing, this study highlights the Bible’s reliability and divine wisdom. Listeners are encouraged to see the harmony between God’s Word and the natural world, strengthening faith in the Bible as the u...

In this lesson, we examine how the inspired Word of God equips us to confront the A.D. 70 doctrine. By carefully comparing Scripture with Scripture, this study highlights the Bible’s teaching on the nature of Christ’s return, the resurrection, and the final judgment. Rather than relying on speculative interpretations or historical assumptions, the lesson calls listeners back to the clear and consi...

In this lesson, we examine how the inspired Word of God equips us to confront the philosophy of humanism. Rather than placing ultimate trust in human wisdom, reason, or self, this study points us back to Scripture as the final authority for truth, morality, and purpose. By contrasting human-centered thinking with God’s revealed will, this lesson encourages listeners to uphold biblical truth, recog...

In this lesson, we focus on how the Scriptures reveal the beauty, purpose, and divine origin of the church of our Lord. Rather than viewing the church through human traditions or denominational ideas, this study turns to God’s inspired Word to show what the church is, how it was established, and why it matters. By examining the Bible’s teaching on Christ’s body, its mission, and its blessings, thi...

In this lesson, we examine how the scriptures equip us to confront the theory of evolution with confidence and clarity. Rather than relying on human speculation, this study points us back to the inspired Word of God as the ultimate authority on our origins and purpose. By exploring what the Bible teaches about creation, design, and God’s power, this lesson encourages listeners to trust the Creator...

In this episode, Because It Enables Me to Confront False Ideas About Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, we turn to the authority of Scripture to address one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood subjects in our culture. Rather than relying on popular opinion or modern trends, this lesson calls us back to God’s revealed will, examining what the Bible plainly teaches about marriage as a sacr...

In this lesson, Because Its Inspiration Is Shown by Its Unity, we explore the remarkable unity of Scripture as clear evidence of its divine inspiration. Written over centuries by many authors from varied backgrounds, the Bible nevertheless presents one harmonious message—revealing God’s will, His redemptive plan, and His unchanging truth. This study highlights how such unity cannot be explained by...

In this lesson titled “Premillennialism”, we examine the doctrine of premillennialism in the light of God’s Word, carefully testing popular end-times teachings against the plain teaching of Scripture. While premillennialism is often presented as a hopeful and literal view of prophecy, this study explores whether its assumptions align with the full counsel of God or rely on misapplied passages and...

In this lesson titled “Sin”, we examine how God’s Word defines sin and how modern teachings often distort or minimize its seriousness. While many portray sin as harmless mistakes or subjective choices, Scripture reveals sin as a direct violation of God’s will that separates mankind from Him. This study contrasts popular misconceptions with clear biblical truth, exposing how twisted interpretations...

In this lesson, Mormonism, we examine the teachings of Mormonism in the light of God’s Word, testing doctrine by Scripture rather than tradition or modern revelation. While many are sincere in their beliefs, sincerity alone does not determine truth. This study compares the claims of Mormonism with the Bible, exposing where additional writings, altered concepts of God, and redefined gospel messages...

In this lesson, “Law and Obedience”, we examine how many misuse passages about grace to downplay the clear biblical call to obey God’s commands. While some portray obedience as legalism or unnecessary effort, Scripture reveals that genuine faith naturally submits to God’s will and walks in His statutes. This study explores how the apostles taught the harmony between grace, law, and faithful obedie...

In this episode, The Eldership, we examine God’s pattern for church leadership as revealed in the King James Version of Scripture. Paul describes the office of an elder with unmistakable clarity: “If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work… A bishop then must be blameless” (1 Timothy 3:1–2, KJV). Titus is instructed to “ordain elders in every city” who hold fast “the faithful...

In this lesson, “Opposing Error” from the series The Twisted Scriptures, we examine the Christian’s responsibility to stand against false teaching with clarity, conviction, and compassion. While many twist God’s Word to fit personal beliefs or popular doctrines, Scripture calls us to “earnestly contend for the faith” (Jude 3) and to expose teachings that lead souls away from truth. This episode ex...