Christianity Still Makes Sense

Watch the full episode at imagechurch.live  Hope Beyond the Grave 1 Corinthians 15   Questions to Ponder:   First off, do you believe in Jesus? I mean, are you trusting in the death, burial, and resurrection as your hope for both now and beyond the grave?   Second, if not, what’s preventing you from believing? Like what’s it going to take to remove the barriers to belief you’re experiencing?   Thi...

Watch the full message at imagechurch.live 1. When we gather, each of us has a part to play in building up the church. 2. When we gather, our words are meant to provide clarity to each other, not confusion and chaos. 3. When we gather, it should be both tasteful and orderly.   “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man;...

Thoughts to Ponder:   -While everything may not make sense in the church, we shouldn’t go out of our way to make nonsense out of what is supposed to make sense.  -Spiritual gifts aren’t given to us to create confusion and chaos, but rather they’re given to unify the church and build it up.  -When we gather, our aim should be to encounter God through our collective worship.  -Finally, when it comes...

Watch the full message: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/252027 “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” Jean-Jacque Rousseau.  ‘Certain new theologians dispute original sin, which is the only part of Christian theology which can really be proved.” (G.K. Chesterton, emphasis added)     “What would you think of a woman student who entered the college quad wearing an earr...

God’s Reconciling Grace The Book of Philemon     “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;that is,   in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the m...

Love Is the Final Apologetic 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13   “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35).     "Upon his authority he gives the world the right to judge whether you or I are born-again Christians on the basis of our observable love toward all...

  If We Are the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-31   “If we are the body why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body, why aren’t His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way?” Casting Crowns, If We Are the Body, chorus.     "'If We Are the Body' addresses a problem I've seen in churches all over - that churches are a...

“Many of us who affirm and practice spiritual gifts would feel more comfortable among anticharismatics who are at least grounded in Scripture than among such flaky charismatics.” Craig Keener     1. Spiritual gifts are meant to be unwrapped.   2. Spiritual gifts and those who profess to have them should be tested.   3. Spiritual gifts come variously packaged.   “Having gifts that differ according...

Approaching Communion Sacredly 1 Corinthians 11:17-32   Approach communion with a heart of gratitude   2. Approach communion by remembering Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf   "And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.” (Ex 24:8).   Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord,...

Hats Off! 1 Corinthians 11:2-16   Five Reflections to Chew On:   First, when reading the Scriptures, be careful to discern between the timeless and the timely.    Second, value the cultural traditions of other cultures without necessarily assuming them as your own. Third, honor the cultural traditions of your own culture where you can without compromise by refusing to be a stumbling block.  Fourth...

1. Learn from the immoral examples of others verses experiencing a moral wipeout for yourself.   2. Never think you’re above a moral wipeout. It can happen to any of us.   3. Know how to overcome temptation when it comes your way.   4. Eliminate the idols in your life that can ultimately take you down.

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your co...

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your co...

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your co...

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your co...

Another breaking scandal in the Christian sphere! Mike Bickle is accused of sexual misconduct. What is the story, and what, if any, effect might this have on our Christian faith? We look at 4 Truths we need to remember when facing scandals.

Oddly enough, evangelism has become almost a curse word to many Evangelical Christians. 47% of Millenial Christians think it is immoral. In Episode 41, we looked at some cringe-worth examples of evangelism and gave you some tips on making it less weird. This week, famed author, apologist, and speaker Greg Koukl, founder of Stand To Reason, shares more secrets to better evangelistic interactions. W...

96% of Millennials claim that being a witness for Jesus is an important part of their faith, yet 47% say it is morally wrong to practice evangelism. Perhaps you share the same view as Ray, who said this about why he dislikes evangelism: the idea behind evangelism is wrapped up in this idea that you are this poor pitiful sinner who needs to be saved. That you are inherently defective and you have n...

A March 2023 Barna Study found that "52% of adults and teens have experienced religious doubt in the past few years." If you are in the 52%, it may be comforting to know you aren't alone. If that number is shocking to you, you likely know a doubter and you aren’t aware. In our last episode, we heard the despair in the words of a teenager named Jane Doe. She sent an email to Bobby recounting her st...

If you've never heard the agony of a doubter, the despair of a near apostate now is your chance. In 2013, Bobby received an email from Jane, a teenage girl in the final stages of doubt, marked by depression, despair, and nearly ready to depart. We are going to hear her words and take 2 episodes to help people in their doubt. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

Yes, Bobby has once again handed over the reins of the show to me. My name is Tim, and I am the executive producer here at Christianity Still Makes Sense. Today, I get to share some of my thoughts on what I think is a very important topic. Keeping Your Faith Intact Through Turbulent Times | Episode 37 https://youtu.be/H90EVmn-TYA Tim Whitaker and Sean McDowell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0ID...

Turbulent times have been known to shake us off our foundation. Answering some key questions, we believe, will help keep our faith centered on Christ. In this episode of Christianity Still Make Sense, we will look at the most significant issues in our world today and answer questions like: What are some of the key philosophies at play? How should we respond as believers? What advice would you offe...

A horrifying attack occurred on October 7th, 2023, in Israel when Hamas terrorists breached the security lines. There are reports of more than a thousand dead, and we learn more about how evil these attacks were each day. This attack raises several questions for Christians about how the US should respond, whether Christians should support Israel, and what, if any, are the theological implications...

The conversation of race in American society isn't going away, as there is still much to talk about and a lot of healing left to do. Critical Race Theory seems to find itself at the center of much of that conversation. Whether you applaud restrictions on CRT or see those restrictions as masking a real issue, knowing what CRT is can be very important. Author and Speaker Neil Shevni has his Ph. D. i...