Baptist on the Bible

Will your false gods save you? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 5:1-4. These verses tell of a Belshazzar's blasphemous banquet. With Persia waiting outside the gates of Babylon, the acting king throws a depraved party in honor of his gods. He commits sacrilege by using Israel's consecrated vessels to toast idols. Instead of repenting and turning to the true God of Daniel and Nebucha...

Do you bear witness to the Gospel? What would you risk to maintain your witness? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Acts 1:6-8. These verses remind us of some of the final words of Christ before His ascension. Jesus calls commissions His disciples to be witnesses. In the power of the Holy Spirit, God's witnesses will share the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Church history shows us that oft...

Are you Alert? Are you prepared? How is your conduct? Are you ready for the test? In this devotion, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 3:1-18. This passage reveals the work of Nebuchadnezzar to counteract the dream of chapter 2. By building a statue of solid gold, Nebuchadnezzar rejects the vision of subsequent empires. By mandating worship to this statue, Nebuchadnezzar petitions his...

Are you a Gospel proclaimer? Are you a Herald for the King? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Luke 24:44-49. These verses remind us of some of the final words of Christ in the Gospel of Luke. In this Great Commission, Jesus instructs His disciples on the content of the Gospel found in all Scripture. He reminds them of the unfulfilled task of proclamation. The Gospel must be proclaimed to al...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Immigration - In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate consider the Biblical view of immigration. Was Jesus and immigrant? What is a sojourner? Why did the patriarchs meet with rulers when entering foreign territory? How do these concepts and examples relate today? The Bible speaks on the topic of immigration in many ways.

Have you heard the Good News? Do you hear God's Word? God is in control and will reward the faithful. In this sermon, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 2:24-49. Daniel shares God's revelation with Nebuchadnezzar. The image of God's sovereignty was designed to humble this powerful king. Babylon will be followed by lesser empires prior to the arrival of God's eternal kingdom. All earth...

Does God have your attention? Where do you turn in times of trouble? How can Christians counter chaos? Pastor Andrew preaches through Daniel 2:1-23. These verses introduce Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue. The king's wise men fail to discern the dream and its meaning for Nebuchadnezzar. As a result the king orders the execution of all the wise men. Daniel asks for time. He, Hananiah, Mishael,...

Are you a disciple? Are you a disciple maker? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Matthew 28:18-20. These verses relate the final words of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. In His Great Commission, Jesus commands His followers to make disciples. Wherever you find yourself, wherever you go, Jesus calls you to be a disciple maker. Discipleship involves bringing people into a relationship with Ch...

What changes when you recognize the glory of God? Has humbling yourself before God changed your life? Has it changed you? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:36-37. In these verses, Nebuchadnezzar tells of his restoration and displays his resolution. After humbling himself before God, Nebuchadnezzar receives sanity, status, subjects and sovereignty. He is given greater majesty than e...

Are you prepared to enter exile? Are you resolved to follow God's rules? Will you wait on God's reward? In this sermon, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 1:1-21. In the midst of destruction, Daniel reminds us that God is in control. God is Sovereign. This chapter shows the first test given to Daniel and his friends. How will these four young men remain faithful in exile? Their action...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Head Coverings (1 Cor. 11) - In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate discuss the role of head coverings in the church. Looking at 1 Cor. 11:1-16, we discuss the meaning of head coverings and whether Paul's instructions intend an enduring practice.

Have you recognized the Most High God? Have you bowed knee to King Jesus? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:34-35. In these verses, Nebuchadnezzar confesses God as the Most High. He comes to his senses after seven years of insanity. He professes the Immortal, Incomparable, and Incontestable God. Do you know this God?

Is Judgement at Hand? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:28-33. In these verses, Nebuchadnezzar's dream is realized. After a season to repent expires, the king becomes self-enraptured and falls into the sin of pride. God pronounces a sentence upon the King and takes Nebuchadnezzar's sanity for 7 years. Do we ever fail in our repentance? Do we fall into pride? God's judgment may be a...

Will you repent before the judgment? Do you turn from sin when God warns? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:19-27. Here, Daniel gives the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The king is the great tree who will be cut down. He will be humbled for 7 times (likely 7 years). While the decree is given, Daniel urges the king to repent and possibly put off the judgment. We can avoid...

Do you hear God’s voice? Do you listen to God’s warnings? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:10-18. These verses reveal the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. The dream is confusing, but clearly represents a warning to the pagan king. Nebuchadnezzar recognizes the significance of this dream and seeks help. Do you place yourself before God's Word? Remove distractions and seek God's voice....

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Don't Worry, Trust God - In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate look at Matthew 6:25-34. In a fast-pace world of stress and anxiety, Jesus reminds us of God's provision. While each day has trouble, Christians find peace in the midst by trusting in the mercy of God.

How do you think through difficult situations? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:4-9, 18. In these verses, King Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by a dream. He calls in the experts, but they cannot help. Finally he calls upon Daniel, the one with the Spirit of God. When we face difficult issues or circumstances, do we go to God? Do we turn to the revelation of God's Spirit in Scripture?...

What moves you to share the Gospel? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 4:1-3. In these verses, King Nebuchadnezzar testifies to the Most High God, encouraging all people everywhere to acknowledge Him. We find from this chapter that a real encounter with God motivates our worship and our desire to bring others into relationship with our Lord.

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Gender Distinctions in the Church? - A look at 1 Corinthians 11. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate work through the first few verses of 1 Cor. 11. Paul commands head-coverings for women and restricts their use for men in the context of worship. How should we think about these issues today?

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Back to School - What should parents be thinking about? What should Christian parents consider as their kids go back to school? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate discuss the new school year and how it relates to new starts in spiritual disciplines and Christian parenting.

When will the righteous be rewarded? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 3:28-30. In these verses, we see the conclusion to the story of the fiery furnace. Upon surviving the furnace, Nebuchadnezzar applauds the servants of God. He praises their faithfulness, and warns their accusers. He awards the three with higher position. God will reward the righteous, in this life or the next, for...

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: An Issue of Christian Conscience. What constitutes a faith exception to medical mandates? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate consider the roles of religious liberty and freedom of conscience in regards to new government and employer mandates.

Old Testament-Christ-New Testament: Divorce and Remarriage (Part 4). Does abandonment or abuse constitute grounds for divorce? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate consider when remarriage is permitted after divorce.

What does Salvation look like? Have you experienced God’s salvation? Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 3:24-27. In these verses, we see the miraculous salvation of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace. In the midst of the fire, Nebuchadnezzar sees one like the son of god walking with the other three. The king calls the faithful servants of the Most High from the fla...

Will you persevere in persecution? How can you prepare? In this devotion, Pastor/Professor Andrew Marquez looks at Daniel 3:19-23. The passage tells of the moment when Nebuchadnezzar cast Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the fiery furnace. The persecution involved irrational rage and urgency. It was real! So real, in fact, that the fire killed the king's mighty men. When persecution comes to y...