Baptist on the Bible

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: What to Do About Disney? (pt. 2) - We have received even more questions about what Christians should about Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response? Can believers ignore Disney's stated agenda? OTXNT stands for Old Testament-Christ-New Testament. On OTXNT, Ben Pate, Ph. D. (Old Testament) and Andrew Marquez, Ph. D. (New Testament) provi...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: What to Do About Disney? (pt. 1) - We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?    Dr. Andrew Marquez is Director/Dean of Wayland Baptist University's Arizona Campuses (www.wbu.edu/arizona) and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Churc...

How strong is your faith? Will it hold through the coming trials? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez explores Daniel's pursuit of Clarity amidst Chaos in Daniel 7:19-27. In these verses an angel illuminates Daniel about the details of his vision. The terrible fourth beast will come along with the little horn. This horn will displace 3 other leaders, dishonor God, distress the saints, and seek to diss...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Worship (pt. 5) - The Sinner's Prayer. Should we employ a "sinner's prayer" in our worship or evangelism ministries? Could the Sinner's Prayer be misused and give people a false sense of security? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate continue their discussion on worship. Many services utilize a form of the sinner's prayer to call people to respon...

Are we earnest in our prayers? Have you ever had an overwhelming encounter with God? Are you aware of the spiritual conflict around you? Have you enjoyed angelic aid? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 10:1-11:1. These verses reveal an earnest entreaty from Daniel. Through prayer, mourning, and fasting, Daniel's prayers are heard. The prophet receives an overwhelming encounter wi...

Are you trusting in God’s Promises? Do you hold to heaven’s assurance? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez explores Daniel's pursuit of Clarity amidst Chaos in Daniel 7:17-18. These verses provide angelic assurance to Daniel. Even though terrible things lie in the future, something wonderful awaits beyond them. Four kingdoms will come. They will rise and fall, but God's kingdom will follow. This kingd...

Do you marvel at fulfilled prophecy? Do you look for prophetic fulfillment on the horizon? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 9:20-27. These verses provide the angelic answer to Daniel's prayer. The answer is a message about the future filled with tasks and a timeline. We see a countdown to the coming of Christ. We learn of the Messiah being cutoff along with the collapse of the...

What does your prayer life look like? Do you intercede for others? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 9:1-19. These verses retell the prayer of a prophet. Daniel confesses his own sins along with the sins of his people. He recognizes God’s righteousness in judging us for our sins. Daniel reminds God of the covenantal promises made to his fathers. He celebrates God’s past delivera...

Do current events discourage you and cause you to question God? Where do you turn for answers? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez discuses Daniel's pursuit of Clarity amidst Chaos in Daniel 7:15-16; 19-21. These verses tell us of Daniel's investigation into the meaning of his vision. He approaches an angel and inquires about the Fourth Beast and the Pompous Horn. When we are discouraged, do we follow...

Do you recognize God’s purpose in Judgment? Do you comprehend His desire for your redemption? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez considers the vision of victory from Daniel 7. In Daniel 7:13-14 the first part of the vision concludes with an amazing arrival. The Son of Man appears on clouds before the Ancient of Days. He receives a coronation, granting dominion, glory and a kingdom. This Kingdom will...

Will you trust God through the hard times? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 8:15-27. These verses remind us of God's concern for His people. He cares enough for us to warn us of coming trials. God watches over His people and employs angels to be their ministers. Even when we receive bad news, God's revelation calls us to remain faithful. Keep going! Dr. Andrew Marquez is Direct...

Do you long for the judgment? Are you ready for that great and terrible day? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez discusses a vision of victory from Daniel 7. Daniel 7:9-12 continue the prophetic dream. The arrival of the Ancient of Days is described with symbols of glory. This judge declares judgment upon the beasts. The 4th beast is slain along with its pompous horn. The day is coming when our Glorio...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Worship Music (pt. 4) - Time of Response, Altar Call, Invitation. Should we set apart time for response in worship? What role does music play in a time of response? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate continue their discussion on worship services and worship music. Many services end with a time of response. This time connects to past revival mov...

Do recognize God’s presence in the hard times? Do you point others to His presence? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez examines a vision of Daniel that ensures victory. Daniel 7:1-8 tells of a dream given to the prophet. This terrible vision speaks of trouble in the future. At the same time, the vision affirms God's presence in the storm. God is the giver of the vision. He is not surprised by evil. R...

Are you worried about current events? Do you fear the future? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 8:1-14. These verses remind us of God's sovereignty over all--including evil regimes. Daniel's vision discloses terrible empires of the future. The revelation from God points us to foundational truths. First, all temporal authorities are perceived by the Primary Power. God knows what...

Do you give credit where it’s due, or do you keep it for yourself? Do you give glory to God? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez explores a trust in God that testifies to others. Daniel 6:25-27 discloses the testimony of Darius upon realizing that Daniel was safe. Darius glorifies God. He declares peace to all peoples, pronounces God's dominion, and sings of His salvation. Do we remember to praise God...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Worship Music (pt. 3) - How do we address questions of style in worship? What elements are essential in a worship service? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate continue their discussion on worship service and worship music. Should we regulate the elements and style of worship? If so, what principles do we have at our disposal. The regulative prin...

What is your spiritual foundation? Are you standing on the bedrock of Christ? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from several Scriptures that support our VBS theme verse of Phil. 1:6. Jesus, Our Firm Foundation provides security, salvation, and sanctity for His own. Those who find their safety in Christ receive true assurance and are not fooled by the world's promises. Only Jesus saves. Othe...

Have you ever been vindicated, cleared of false charges? Did the vindication bring recognition or rewards? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez reviews a trust in God that testifies to others. Daniel 6:24, 28 reveals what happened to Daniel and his accusers after the prophet escaped the lions' den. Daniel's nemeses were neutralized by Darius. The king turned the tables on Daniel's enemies. He committed...

Do I have to go to church on Sunday? Does the Bible say that Christians need to gather regularly? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Hebrews 10:19-25. These verses encourage Christians to come together in worship. Attending the worship gathering helps believers experience their Savior. Church attendance expresses salvation to fellow believers and to the world. Worship together encourage...

What if your prayers were answered today? How would you react? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez considers a trust in God that testifies to others. Daniel 6:18-23 tells what happened to Darius and Daniel after Daniel was thrown to the lions. Darius' hope is realized after a night of distress, unrest, and dismay. After an evening of turmoil, fasting, and grief, Darius approaches the lions' den at fir...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Worship Music (pt. 2) - What does the Bible Have to Say? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate continue their discussion on worship music. Throughout the Bible we see examples of musical worshipers. We are given commands to sing praises to God. Music is a standard feature in worship both individually and corporately. Christians should sing in chur...

When you think of the future are your encouraged or discouraged? Where do you turn for answers about the future? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Daniel 7:15-28. These verses reveal an alarmed investigation of the prophet in regard to his vision. He is concerned about a dreadful 4th beast and its insolent horn. Daniel receives heavenly assurance. Despite the coming difficulties, God w...

Could you be charged for being a Christian? Would the charges stick? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez discusses the importance of Defying Despotism. In Daniel 6:11-17, we see the scheme of Daniel's opponents come to fruition. Daniel is charged for praying to his God. Darius recognizes that he was deceived, but he cannot find a loophole to his own law. The result is that Daniel is thrown into a lion...

Are you feeling wound up or stressed out? Are you looking for peace? What's so great about God's peace? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez preaches from Philippians 4:6-9. Paul from prison encouraged believers to find God's peace. God's peace is divine, transcendent, and protective. We can pray our angst away and invite peace to come. Through meditating on the good gifts of God, we can displace anxie...