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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:16 {Was the Flood Overkill?} In Genesis, God destroys the world saying that the world has become unholy, but He saves Noah. Why couldn't He just do something bad to the people instead of doing all of the work to start over after the flood? 2. 5:46 {Will Unbelievers Bow?} Does “every knee shall bow” refer to each person when they di...

This is not a hit piece. I just think that it can be really helpful to evaluate Joel Osteen's extremely popular teaching through the eyes of a teacher who cares an awful lot about representing the Bible properly. We often hear of problems with teachers when someone gathers just the most offensive, problematic, or otherwise inflammatory parts of their teachings and evaluates them. I am not doing th...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:45 {About Church Discipline} Can you please explain what the Bible says about local churches having a process of “church discipline” and how that should be carried out? Should it be rare, or a regular part of church life? Where should leaders draw the line when deciding if someone made a minor mistake vs. someone needing discipline...

This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a collab I did with Allen Parr, evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. If you enjoyed this, you will probably enjoy a lot of the content that Allen Parr has. Here is his channel. I recommend you check it out: https://www.y...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:36 {Should we “Apply” the Blood of Jesus?} Someone recently told me to always "apply the blood of Jesus" over my family, my home, myself, and everything that belongs to me before I pray, since there is spiritual warfare going on. Have you heard of this, and what are your thoughts? 2. 5:44 {About the Curse in 2 Kings} How should we...

This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a colab I did with Allen Parr evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel on YouTube to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. We are using the word “cult” here in the popular negative sense that Christian theology uses; to indicate a religion which imitates Christiani...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:30 {Should We Ask God to Change Us?} You taught once in a past video that when we pray, we should NOT ask God to change us, as that would be like asking or expecting God to do all of the work. Can you please elaborate on that, and how to rightly pray instead? 2. 7:49 {About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin} Are you forgiven or held a...

Info and timestamps below! 0:00 Intro 1- 0:24 Who are these guys from Reddit? 2- 3:36 Mike's thoughts on Dr. Michael Heiser 3- 9:41 Can you lose your salvation? 4- 16:23 Handling doctrinal disagreement on secondary stuff 5- 24:09 How important is baptism? 6- 27:17 Define “Baptism in the Spirit” 7- 36:23 Which Bible version and where to read when you are… 8- 43:59 Mike’s response to King James Only...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:48 {Does Scripture Promote Evil Things?} I’ve been challenged with the accusation that the Bible “promotes killing, rape, and slavery,” quoting Numbers 31: 15-18. I don’t want to simply prove them wrong; that doesn’t address this person’s heart. Would you please help? 2. 18:36 {About the Death Penalty} As a follow up to your teachi...

If Pastor Salvatore represents "Progressive Christianity" then we need to start realizing that this isn't just another stream of Christian thought, it is a false gospel trying to replace the true one. Jesus is merely being highjacked by some who want to utilize His fame for their unchristian cause. The full video I'm responding to can be found here: https://youtu.be/9Fbxc1WD0J4 This is my video ex...

Time Stamps: 1. 0:17 {Can Megachurches be Effective?} From a biblical and practical standpoint, is there a maximum number of people that can or should make up a local church? Assuming their doctrine is biblical, can a megachurch with multiple satellite sites or campuses be an effective church? 2. 13:52 {Was Mary Surprised about Jesus’ Deity?} If Mary was aware of the immaculate conception (visited...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:28 {How the Jewish Bible is Different} Why aren't there Bibles with the Hebrew order of the Old Testament? Some say the Hebrew order helps to show additional context and beauty of the Prophets and writings within Israel’s history. Any reason to stick to the English order? If either is fine, why aren’t there options? 2. 14:15 {Advic...

Was it God or Satan who incited David to take the census? How many troops were counted? 2 Sam. and 1 Chron. have different numbers. The book of James says God doesn't tempt anyone, so how can that be reconciled with him inciting David? Why are Israel and Judah talked about as different groups before the kingdom split into those groups? This is just one question from a long interview I did for the...

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:10 {How to Support a Recovering Spouse} My husband is a recovering alcoholic, now beginning to attend AA meetings. As a wife, what are the most practical ways I can support him while encouraging him to begin leading our home in a biblical way without overwhelming him? 2. 7:00 {Where did Lazarus Temporarily Go?} Where were people who died and later got...

I have a bumper sticker on my car that occasionally causes pro-choice people to want to interact with me. In this case, someone left a note on my windshield explaining why she thinks I wasn't aborted and thinks it's not only allowable to kill babies in the womb but that it is morally required! I'm going to walk through the logic of this note and try to show why I think it demonstrates the same thi...

Lyrics: VERSE: GOD DEMONSTRATED HIS OWN LOVE THAT WHILE WE WERE SINNERS HE SENT HIS SON HE LOVED US FIRST, BORE OUR SINS AND CALLED US TO FOLLOW, TO LOVE LIKE HIM CHORUS: FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD SO I WILL LOVE OTHERS FIRST AND MORE VERSE: YOU MEASURED LOVE IN SACRIFICE POURED OUR YOUR BLOOD GAVE YOUR LIFE MY LOVE’S A MERE SHADOW COMPARED TO LIGHT I WANT TO...

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" Revelation 22:20 Lyrics: Verse: JESUS YOU HAVE PROMISED TO COME FATHER OUR HOPE IS IN THE SON Chorus: THE DAY OF THE DAWN IS COMING IN QUICKLY AND ALL MEN WILL SEE A GREAT LIGHT WE WILL ABIDE (John 15) AND TRUST YOU COMPLETELY FOR OUR LIVES ARE HIDDEN IN CHRIST (Col 3:1-3) Bridge: WAITING, WATCH...

Inspired by the poetic beauty of the book of Psalms "Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10a Lyrics: Verse 1: YESTERDAY TODAY AND FOREVER YOU’RE STILL THE SAME DEEPER THAN THE OCEANS HIGHER THAN THE HEAVENS YOUR LOVE REMAINS Verse 2: WHITER THAN THE WHITEST SNOW BRIGHTER THAN THE MORNING YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS MORE FAITHFUL THAN THE SEASONS OR THE WORLDS TURNING YOUR FAITHFULNESS Chorus: AND W...

"…and after the fire a still small voice." 1 Kings 19:12b Lyrics: YOU ARE MY JOY Verse 1: WHEN THE WORLD RETREATS NO DISTRACTIONS HERE THEN YOUR SPIRIT SPEAKS WHISPERS IN MY EAR SAYING “I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU… EVEN NOW” Verse 2: EVERY WORD THAT’S SPOKEN CARRIES ON TO YOU EVERY PROMISE BROKEN LORD YOU KNOW THE TRUTH I NEED YOU, I NEED YOU I NEED YOU EVEN NOW Chorus: YOU ARE MY JOY YOU A...

"And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me... For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10b (NKJV) Lyrics: Verse: I DO NOT HAVE THE WORDS TO SAY BUT IT’S ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU’RE LISTENING I CAN NOT SEE BEYOND TODAY BUT IT’S EN...

I'd like to take a moment to explain one of the lyrics on this song. "Who am I to gain such worth, that my Lord would share my birth, when you created the heavens" God shared our birth in that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. This increased our worth in that He bought us not with silver or gold (which perishes) but with the precious blood of the Christ. The amazing honor He has bestowed u...

This song was intended to be easily usable as a communion song. It is filled to the BRIM with scripture. I have connected most of the scripture references with the lyrics and encourage you to look them up. Lyrics: Verse 1: I BELIEVE THE FATHER SENT THE SON (John 3:16) WHO SENT THE SPIRIT TO HIS CHILDREN (John 16:7) IN EARNEST OF THE COMING LIFE (Eph 1:13-14) A PROMISE TO THE BRIDE OF CHRIST (Acts...

"We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19 Lyrics: Verse 1: AMAZING GRACE HOW SWEET THE SOUND THAT SAVED A WRETCH LIKE ME I ONCE WAS LOST BUT NOW I’M FOUND WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE Verse 2: T’WAS GRACE THAT TAUGHT MY HEART TO FEAR AND GRACE MY FEARS RELIEVED HOW PRECIOUS DID THAT GRACE APPEAR THE HOUR I FIRST BELIEVED Chorus: I, I’VE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH YOU (3x) Verse 3: WHEN WE’VE BEEN T...

WE WILL PRAISE Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 Verse THANK YOU LORD FOR THE GOODNESS THAT YOU’VE SHOWN THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR LOVE THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR MERCIES EVER NEW (Lam 3:22-23) THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR SON Chorus WE WILL PRAISE YOUR NAME WE WILL SING THAT JESUS REIGNS WE WILL GLORIFY OUR GOD AND KING FOREVER AND EVER Bridge WHILE I WAS DEAD YOU SOUGHT ME OU...

"He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things." Psalm 103:4-5a (NLT) Lyrics: Verse: YOU SURROUND ME WITH YOUR LOVING KINDNESS AND MY DAYS WITH GOOD THINGS OH MY MORNINGS WITH YOUR NEW MERCIES YOU’RE SO GOOD TO ME Chorus: AND I PRAISE, AND I PRAISE, AND I PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME Bridge: FOR ONLY YOU ARE WORTHY ONLY YOU COULD SAVE ME ONLY YO...