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Here is what is probably a new word for you. And it's a very important word. But before we talk about kerygma we need to ask (and answer) THE most important question of all time. So join us as we answer that critical question and explore the meaning of kergma.

Here is what is probably a new word for you. And it's a very important word. But before we talk about kerygma we need to ask (and answer) THE most important question of all time. So join us as we answer that critical question and explore the meaning of kergma.

How well do you know the book of James? It's a gem within the NT that is too often ignored. In this episode you'll learn about the background of James and then we'll look at some of the particularly powerful passages in the book.

How well do you know the book of James? It's a gem within the NT that is too often ignored. In this episode you'll learn about the background of James and then we'll look at some of the particularly powerful passages in the book.

The first two of the ten commandments forbid idolatry. Do you know what they say and what the difference is between them? In Part 1 we'll take a look at what those commandments mean and how Israel fell into the trap of idolatry. In Part 2 we'll look at some tricky issues in contemporary Christian life that may fall under the heading of idolatry.

The first two of the ten commandments forbid idolatry. Do you know what they say and what the difference is between them? In Part 1 we'll take a look at what those commandments mean and how Israel fell into the trap of idolatry. In Part 2 we'll look at some tricky issues in contemporary Christian life that may fall under the heading of idolatry.

Is that a new word for you? It refers to something you probably encounter every week - your pastor's sermon. In this "peek behind the curtain" episode we'll look at how a sermon is prepared and delivered. This might make a significant difference in the way you listen to this week's sermon!

Is that a new word for you? It refers to something you probably encounter every week - your pastor's sermon. In this "peek behind the curtain" episode we'll look at how a sermon is prepared and delivered. This might make a significant difference in the way you listen to this week's sermon!

You may think you know what the Bible says about giving but there's a good chance you have at least some of the details wrong. We'll work through this important topic and then give some fun suggestions for creative ways to give.

You may think you know what the Bible says about giving but there's a good chance you have at least some of the details wrong. We'll work through this important topic and then give some fun suggestions for creative ways to give.

Is formation a new word for you in the context of the Christian life? If not, what would you say is the best synonym for the word? This episode will explore the concept of formation and how it happens within the child of God.

Is formation a new word for you in the context of the Christian life? If not, what would you say is the best synonym for the word? This episode will explore the concept of formation and how it happens within the child of God.

Exodus doesn't get the attention it should. It's a book full of important teaching in a variety of forms with all kinds of relevance for the contemporary believer. In an unusual episode (with a very short Part 3) we'll look at the structure and content of the book and prepare you to encounter this OT gem for yourself.

Exodus doesn't get the attention it should. It's a book full of important teaching in a variety of forms with all kinds of relevance for the contemporary believer. In an unusual episode (with a very short Part 3) we'll look at the structure and content of the book and prepare you to encounter this OT gem for yourself.

Exodus doesn't get the attention it should. It's a book full of important teaching in a variety of forms with all kinds of relevance for the contemporary believer. In an unusual episode (with a very short Part 3) we'll look at the structure and content of the book and prepare you to encounter this OT gem for yourself.

Dogma is not a word that gets used in ordinary conversation so most people probably don't know what it means. In this episode we'll look at the word, learn what it is, and talk about how important dogma is. When we're done you'll have a grasp of the meaning and role of church dogma and why it matters.

Dogma is not a word that gets used in ordinary conversation so most people probably don't know what it means. In this episode we'll look at the word, learn what it is, and talk about how important dogma is. When we're done you'll have a grasp of the meaning and role of church dogma and why it matters.

Call it communion, or the Lord's Supper, or the Eucharist, your church undoubtedly does this biblical observance. Why is there so much variation in the way churches practice it? What does the Bible teach us? In this episode we'll look at what the Bible says and then talk about some specific applications of that teaching in terms of its practice in your local church.

Call it communion, or the Lord's Supper, or the Eucharist, your church undoubtedly does this biblical observance. Why is there so much variation in the way churches practice it? What does the Bible teach us? In this episode we'll look at what the Bible says and then talk about some specific applications of that teaching in terms of its practice in your local church.

Matthew 12:31 says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin. So what is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?! Who has done it and how do they know they've done it? OK, these two parts are terribly imbalanced but the total is actually a little shorter that a normal full episode. So hang in there and join me in nailing down the identification of the unpardonable sin.

Matthew 12:31 says blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin. So what is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?! Who has done it and how do they know they've done it? OK, these two parts are terribly imbalanced but the total is actually a little shorter that a normal full episode. So hang in there and join me in nailing down the identification of the unpardonable sin.

The word appears over 9,000 times in the NT but one occurrence in particular deserves close attention. There's a lot of important truth behind this one particular conjunction. Let's take a look at the word "and" as it appears in John 1:17. What does your garage wall look like?

The word appears over 9,000 times in the NT but one occurrence in particular deserves close attention. There's a lot of important truth behind this one particular conjunction. Let's take a look at the word "and" as it appears in John 1:17. What does your garage wall look like?

Can you give a definition for Zionism? Are you a Zionist or an anti-Zionist? Is the latter the same as being anti-Semitic? These are questions being actively discussed at all levels of society right now Our goal in this episode is to look at these from a biblical perspective. You might be surprised!

Can you give a definition for Zionism? Are you a Zionist or an anti-Zionist? Is the latter the same as being anti-Semitic? These are questions being actively discussed at all levels of society right now Our goal in this episode is to look at these from a biblical perspective. You might be surprised!