Adopted Believers Podcast

Today in our study of 1 John 2:12-14, the current Worship Pastor at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and my former youth pastor, Pastor Ben Saunders, shows us that God doesn't change, even when we do. Scripture quotations are from the Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 2017, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com . You can...

Today we take a long look at a short passage, Ezekiel 21:32b. We see what true greatness really is about. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ® . NIV ®, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and ac...

In today's study of 1 John 2:12-14, we see three stages in spiritual maturity, and John's exhortations to them. 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. 2431 -John Piper,  Desiring God  (Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2003), p. 18, I quoted “The chief  end...

I think you get the gist of this episode. In our study of 1 John 2:8b-11, we see God's command for us to love our brothers. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com ....

As we study 1 John 2:7-8, we see that we find commands to love throughout the Bible. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, a...

In our study of 1 John 2:5-6, we see that God's Word is how we know how God wants us to obey him. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more abou...

In our study of 1 Corinthians 10:6, we see how we are expected to learn from the Israelites and how God related to them. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can...

In our study of 1 John 2:3-4, we see the importance of obedience, and how it gives proof of our salvation. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more...

As we look at 1 John 2:3a, we see how much of a blessing it is to know that our sins are paid for. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about u...

In our study of 1 John 2:2, we see a big word that contains a big truth! 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to...

Today as we look at 1 John 2:1, we see the great news that even though we sin, we have an advocate on our side! 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out...

I'm excited for this one! Jeremiah 46:27-28 gives us a view of God's grace, and how He redeems us even in our ugliness. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com ....

As we study 1 John 1:8-10, we see that there is still hope after we sin! 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articles, and access to...

My apologies for the late post! First week of college has been a little crazy (in good ways, of course). 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more a...

In our study of 1 John 1:5, we see what it means for God to be light and the implications that has for 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more...

As we dive into ABP's first series, looking at 1 John, we learn what our fellowship is, and what it does for us. Please pardon the squeaky voice, I was (and still am) growing! 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. Be sure to c...

In our study of Ecclesiastes 9:10, we see that we must work hard because life is short, but eternity is long. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out m...

As we look at Ephesians 6:21-24, we wrap up our series in the book of Ephesians by seeing how the church encourage each other to walk worthy. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbe...

As we look at Ephesians 6:10-20, we study what our objective is, what our opposition is, and what our defense is in our spiritual warfare. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelie...

In our study of Ephesians 6:5-9, we see Paul addresses how we can walk worthy of our calling at work. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more abou...

Today as we study Ephesians 6:1-4, we see how walking worthy impacts how we live at home. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out more about us, articl...

Today as we study through Ephesians 5:22-33, we see how Paul commands wives to submit, husbands to serve, and everyone to trust Christ's unbreakable union with his church. 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. Be sure to check...

As we study through Ephesians 5:15-21, we see that believers should walk worthy of their call in wisdom, submission, and joy. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . Yo...

In our study of Ephesians 5:1-14, we see how God calls on us to sacrifice certain things and embrace others. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com . You can find out mo...

Today as we study through Ephesians 4:29-32, we see that because of the gospel, we are able to live worthy of our high calling. 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. Be sure to check us out at our website,  adoptedbelievers.com ....