Adopted Believers Podcast

EPISODE 66 As we take a close look at 1 John 4:16, we see how we are to know, believe, and abide in love.

EPISODE 65 In our study of 1 John 4:15, we see how God abides in us and how we abide in 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 Piper, Desiring God (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers), Intr., p.18 "The chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever."

EPISODE 64 As we study 1 John 4:14, we see how John responded to the gospel, and we see how we are to respond to the gospel. 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

EPISODE 63 In our study of 1 John 4:13, we see how we are given the Holy Spirit and how we are given of the Holy Spirit. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -R. Albert Mohler Jr., The Apostles Creed (Nashville, TN: Nelson Books), Chpt. 11, "The Holy Spirit" -John Owen, The Glory of Christ -Wayne Grudem, Systemati...

EPISODE 62 Today we finish up our overview of 1 John 4:13-21, and we focus on how we are to turn our confidence to love in verses 16-21. 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

EPISODE 61 In today's study of 1 John, we take an overview of 1 John 4:13-21, and we focus on verses 13-15 in part one of Confidence to Love.

EPISODE 60 To help us get a better grasp of 1 John 4:11-12, Mr. Daniel Chambers, Director of Communication and Connection at First Baptist Church Park Street, joins 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 59 As we study 1 John 4:11-12, we look at how we can see God and show Him to others. 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

EPISODE 58 To help us better understand 1 John 4:9-11, Pastor Ben Saunders returns to show us how we are purposely loved by God. 

EPISODE 57 In our study of 1 John 4:10, we see how God is free in His giving of Jesus, the propitiation for our sins. 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. 18, "The Heart of the Gospel"

EPISODE 56 In our study of 1 John 4:10a, we see look at how the doctrine of depravity gives us liberating humility, and we see that we stinketh! While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Shai Linne, "Election", Lyrical Theology, Pt.1: Theology

EPISODE 55 As we look at 1 John 4:9, we see God's love on display for us. 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)

EPISODE 54 As we take a look at 1 John 4:7-8, we see the need to act out our faith in love. 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

EPISODE 53 In today's overview of 1 John 4:7-12, we see how God is love and how that impacts us today.

EPISODE 52 As we take a third look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see how we are to test the spirits.

EPISODE 51 Taking another look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see the need of certain doctrines, and the importance of others, and why it is important to understand the importance of each doctrine we are discussing. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008), p. 2507

EPISODE 50 As we look at 1 John 4:1-6, we see the necessity of holding to Jesus' divinity and humanity.

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EPISODE 49 As we take another look at 1 John 3:19-24, we see how we are to have clean and confident consciences before God.

EPISODE 48 Today we see how we are to have confidence in God through our salvation while studying 1 John 3:19-24. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: - My dad for some helpful advice regarding doubt :) - John Piper, When I Don't Desire God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2004)

EPISODE 47 As we look at 1 John 3:17-18, we see how our foundation of truth leads to love.

EPISODE 46 Today we conclude our mini-series "Beholding Christ." We see how we are to appreciate and apply 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 Glory of Christ

EPISODE 45 As we continue our mini-series "Beholding Christ" we look at how we are to admire and worship 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 Glory of Christ

EPISODE 44 Today we begin a mini-series on 1 John 3:16, "Beholding Christ". In this episode we look at our adoration of 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 Glory of Christ - J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1973), chpt. 2, "The People Who Know Their God"

EPISODE 43 As we take an overview of 1 John 3:16-18, we see that we must reflect Christ to others to effectively love. 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