Adopted Believers Podcast

EPISODE 7 As we take a look at Isaiah 1:27-31, we see how God's redeems His people and how those He doesn't redeem are like dead trees. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The NET Bible Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publ...

EPISODE 6 In our study of Isaiah 1:21-26, we see Jerusalem's infidelity and God's justice. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPSISODE 5 As we study Isaiah 1:18-20, we see how God not only pardons us but gives us Christ's righteousness. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 4 As we take another look at Isaiah 1:10-17, Dr. Rob Pochek, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church Park Street, shows us how true worship leads to action. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 3 In our study of Isaiah 1:10-17, we see how Judah was failing in their worship and how they could correct it. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 2 Today as we start our study of Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1-9, we see what life is like when God's children rebel against Him. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), p. 20 Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English...

EPISODE 1 To get us introduced to the book of Isaiah, Dr. John Wilsey, Associate Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, shows us what to expect as we study.

EPISODE 82 As we wrap up our study of 1 John in our breakdown of 1 John 5:20-21, we see how we can know and see God. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Glory of Christ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publish...

EPISODE 81 As we take a look at 1 John 5:18-19, we see how we are protected by Jesus Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -C. S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters (Broadway: NY, Harper Collins) Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway...

EPISODE 80 In today's study of 1 John 5:16-17, we study the sin that leads to death. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Glory of Christ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publis...

EPISODE 79 As we take a look at 1 John 5:14-15, we see what God's will is and why He hears us. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 78 In our study of 1 John 5:13, we see how we can in fact know that we are saved. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Glory of Christ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News P...

EPISODE 77 Today, we see take an overview of 1 John 5:13-21, and we see how assurance of salvation empowers us to fight sin. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994) -John Owen, The Mortification of Sin Scripture...

EPISODE 76 In our study of 1 John 5:10-12, we see the types of testimonies and who can see those testimonies. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Glory of Christ -Tom Thatcher, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Revised Edition), Volume 13 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan) Scripture quotations are from...

In a special episode of Adopted Believers Podcast, we mediate on Psalm 131 and see how we can have peace in God even in tumultuous times in our country. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Douglas Tenney, New International Bible Dictionary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987), p. 256 Scripture quotations are from...

EPISODE 75 As we take a close look at 1 John 5:9, we see how God uses human authors to show His testimony. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 74  Happy New Year! In our study of 1 John 5:6-8, we see the importance of the three that testify. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Mortification of Sin -John Owen, The Glory of Christ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyrig...

Today we have a bonus episode explaining the differing translations of 1 John 5:7.  While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The NET Bible, New English Translation Notes (Copyright © Biblical Studies Press: 1996) -Tom Thatcher, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (Revised Edition) , Volume 13 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zo...

EPISODE 73 As we take a cursory view of 1 John 5:6-12, we see various testimonies to the gospel. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 72 Merry Christmas! In our study of 1 John 5:4-5, we are  going to see how we overcome the world through Christ. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Owen, The Mortification of Sin Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Cross...

EPISODE 71 In our study of 1 John 5:3, we see that God's commandments are not a burden, and how that is so. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -John Piper, Desiring God ( Multnomah Publishers, 2003), quoted p.28 Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright ©...

EPISODE 70 As we take a close look at 1 John 5:1-2, we see the importance of adoption in relation to loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 69 In our overview of 1 John 5:1-5, we see the importance of adoption reiterated and how we as children of God have overcome the world. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 19, "Sons of God" Scripture quotations are from the ES...

EPISODE 68 As we conclude 1 John 4 in 1 John 4:19-21, we see how God loved us first, and why that statement is absolutely crucial. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

EPISODE 67 To help us understand 1 John 4:17-18, Dr. Thomas Schreiner, the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and the Associate Dean at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Co-Chair of the Christian Standard Bible Translation Team, joins us to show us how love is completed in us.