Beholding Bible Truth

Scott continues the summer series, exploring how to find hope, assurance, and confidence through the unchanging truth of Scripture in an ever-shifting world. The episode opens with practical insights into the anxieties people face as life’s circumstances totter, highlighting passages from Isaiah that point to God’s immovability in contrast to the instability of life’s temporary gifts. He discusses...

Our summer series for 2026, starts by focusing on the greatness of God, using Isaiah chapter 40 as the foundational text. Scott discusses the human tendency to focus on personal anxieties and the challenges of perspective, emphasizing the importance of shifting our focal point from ourselves to God. Drawing from the illustration of the Grand Canyon, he explores how viewing life from a grander pers...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on Romans 13:7-14 and continues exploring themes of Christian transformation, love, and practical living. He begins by discussing the foundation established in Romans 12, emphasizing the call to present oneself as a living sacrifice in light of God's mercy. The speakers discuss how true Christian surrender manifests, particularly in relationships—with...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on Romans 13:1-7 and what it means to surrender to God's sovereignty—especially in the context of governing authorities. Scott starts by discussing practical reflections on daily life, fitness, and recognizing God's hand in seemingly small details, emphasizing that God is sovereign over all aspects, both personal and societal. He then moves into a clos...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on Romans 12:14-21 and discussing what grace-filled love looks like in the Christian life and community. He talks about how the transformation offered by grace is not just forgiveness of sin but a complete renewal from the inside out, empowering believers to embody sincere love, humility, and unity. Using examples from church history and personal anecd...

Scott continues a study through the book of Romans, focusing on Romans 12:9-13. After reviewing the foundational doctrines of the first eleven chapters, he discusses the practical outworking of God’s mercy, emphasizing that the Christian life is a response to grace, marked by transformed thinking, behavior, and relationships. He stresses that these are not mere outward checklists but the fruit of...

Scott continues studying Romans, focusing on 12:3-5, discussing spiritual surrender and service. He shares personal stories about mentorship and how God surrounds us with the right people and gifts for growth and service. He talks about how all believers are given distinct roles and gifts within the Body of Christ, urging listeners to recognize that their abilities, spiritual capacity, and calling...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on chapter 12:1-2 and discussing how foundational Christian doctrine should lead to practical devotion and daily transformation. He reflects on the mercies of God described throughout the first eleven chapters of Romans and explains how they provide believers with security and hope, especially amid uncertainty and suffering. Scott also talks about the...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on chapter 11:33-36, discussing the themes of God's righteousness, sovereignty, and mercy. He talks about how both Jews and Gentiles are central to God’s redemptive plan, emphasizing that the hardening of Israel was temporary and served a purpose in bringing Gentiles into God's family. Scott explains that the mercy shown to Gentiles is meant to provoke...

Scott continues the study of Romans, walking through Romans 11:28-34, which focuses on the themes of God's faithfulness and the mystery of Israel's role in redemptive history. The discussion explores the relationship between God's promises to Israel and the assurance believers have in God's unchanging character. Scott explains that Israel's current unbelief is neither total nor final, but part of...

Scott continues his story, walking through Romans 11:17-24, and the themes of God's faithfulness, the relationship between Gentiles and Israel, and the assurance of God's promises. He explains Paul’s analogies of the olive tree and first fruits to illustrate how Gentiles, represented as wild olive branches, have been grafted into the blessings and covenants originally made with Israel. Scott Keffe...

Scott continues the study of Romans, walking through Romans 11:11-16 and examining the faithfulness, righteousness, and sovereignty of God amid Israel’s rejection and unbelief. The episode opens with a discussion about trust and reliability, paralleling human experience with the question of God's steadfastness toward His promises to Israel. Scott explores the distinctions within Israel—ethnic, cor...

Scott continues the discussion of Romans, visiting Romans 11:1-10, focusing on the pivotal question: Has God rejected Israel? The discussion begins with a reflection on God's righteousness, His unchanging faithfulness, and what it means to receive His grace. Using passages from both the Old and New Testaments, Scott explains how Israel's history of disobedience fits into God’s larger plan and why...

In this episode, Scott walks through Romans 10:16-21, exploring the themes of God's faithfulness, mercy, and sovereignty as they pertain to Israel's unbelief. Josh explains how Paul addresses the dilemma of many Jews rejecting the gospel, despite God’s promises to Israel. The discussion highlights that God’s grace is extended to all who call upon Him, regardless of heritage, and that Jewish reject...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on 10:1-15, examining questions of salvation, God’s sovereignty, and human responsibility. He explains Paul’s deep concern and prayer for the salvation of the Jewish people, and discusses how zeal and religious works are insufficient apart from genuine faith. Scott Keffer emphasizes the message of the gospel—Christ crucified—and unpacks the spiritual b...

Scott, continues the study of Romans, focusing on Romans 9:22-33, addressing questions about God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He discusses the misconception that salvation comes through knowledge and emphasizes that true faith rests in trusting God's character and intentions rather than relying on understanding every detail. Scott examines how God's patience and endurance of human unrighteo...

Scott continues the study of Romans with 9:14–24, addressing some of the most challenging questions about God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty. He discusses the human desire to make sense of life’s complexities, relating this to how we try to understand the nature and workings of God. He encourages listeners to distinguish between seeking understanding of God and learning to trust in His characte...

Scott continues the study of Romans in Chapter 9:6–16, addressing some of the deep questions that arise about God’s promises to Israel and to believers more broadly. He draws a sharp distinction between physical and spiritual Israel, pointing out that not all physical descendants of Abraham are considered children of the promise. Using the examples of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Scott demonstrates...

Scott continues the study of Romans, focusing on how believers can find confidence, hope, and assurance despite life's uncertainties. The discussion emphasizes the power of the Gospel for those who are already followers of Christ, clarifying that God's steadfast support extends beyond initial salvation and continues through everyday challenges. He breaks down Paul's rhetorical questions, exploring...

In this episode, Scott leads listeners through Romans 8:31-39, focusing on the assurance, hope, and confidence believers can have through God’s promises. He explains that the gospel is not only for those coming to faith but remains essential for believers, especially when life’s challenges bring doubt, accusation, or suffering. Using the structure of Paul’s rhetorical questions in Romans, Scott Ke...

Scott continues the study of Romans, exploring Romans 8:29–32 and what it means to be considered "sons of the Most High God" and the concept of inheritance found within the gospel for believers. Scott unpacks key biblical doctrines—foreknowledge, predestination, adoption, calling, justification, and glorification—emphasizing their connection to God’s ultimate purpose: the praise of His glory and t...

Scott continues the study of Romans 8:28-29, focusing on one of the Bible’s most searched and quoted promises: that God “works all things together for good” for those who love Him. Scott explains that this assurance isn’t just personal but is meant to be shared among all believers as a community. He draws out the context of Romans 8, emphasizing believers’ adoption as children of God and the certa...

Scott continues the study of Romans, in Chapter 8:18-27, focusing on what it means to be adopted as sons and daughters of God. He explains the confidence, assurance, and hope that believers can have because of their spiritual adoption, drawing parallels with Roman adoption practices and the biblical vision of inheritance. He emphasizes that through Christ, believers have the ability to draw near t...

Scott continues the study on Romans, visiting Chapter 8:11-17, focusing on the concept of adoption into God’s family. He begins by addressing how our perceptions of God as Father can be influenced by our earthly experiences, and how the gospel speaks to believers with assurances that go far beyond simple forgiveness. Scott explores the deep theological idea that the same Spirit who raised Jesus fr...

Scott continues studying Romans, exploring the concepts of hope, assurance, and confidence grounded in the gospel message, focusing primarily on Romans 8 and connecting it to the broader context of Romans 9. Scott Keffer shares his personal journey of coming to faith, the transformative impact of Evangelism Explosion, and the simple yet profound message of the gospel: what we cannot do, God has al...