Conformed to Christ

On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday we come to, what appears to be, a minor story about Abraham cutting a covenant with Abimelech. But is it so unimportant? Tune in as Jay and George attempt to uncover some extremely significant truths from a seemingly insignificant text. On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday, we see that in Genesis 21:1-7, the promised son has finally arrived! But is he the main focus of thi...

After the birth of Isaac, we would expect the story’s emphasis to shift to the promised son. However, that’s not what we see at all. Join Jay and George for today’s Text-Driven Tuesday as they look at Genesis 21:8-21 and see how a story about Ishmael’s “laughing” applies to us today. On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday, we see that in Genesis 21:1-7, the promised son has finally arrived! But is he the...

On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday, we see that in Genesis 21:1-7, the promised son has finally arrived! But is he the main focus of this passage? Or is there something more to the text? Join the conversation as Jay and George look at four key words in Genesis 21, and what they tell us about God and the promised son. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to fol...

Today, the guys are discussing the rest of Romans 10. In the text, we clearly see an emphasis on the absolute requirement of means for bringing people to salvation. People must hear the gospel before they believe and call out to God for salvation. We also discuss how Paul applies this truth to the Jewish people and ask why they aren't calling out. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affec...

In today's podcast, the guys discuss the word of faith as Paul proclaimed it. In examining this text, we can see how we may present everything a person needs to know to believe in Jesus Christ and obtain salvation. This is not an impossible task that God requires us to complete. Salvation in Christ has drawn near and is accessible by faith. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the h...

Today, the guys are looking at only one verse. But this verse is packed with wonderful Gospel truths. Christ earned a perfect righteousness satisfying all of the law's demands. He died a sacrificial death satisfying the law's penalty. Now his perfect righteousness is offered freely to all who will simply believe and take hold of Christ by faith. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect...

Today, we are back in Romans. Join us as the guys discuss Paul's shift in focus to human responsibility to believe the Gospel. Pursuing salvation by works results in failure to apprehend God's righteousness, while obedience to the Gospel means apprehending God's righteousness in Christ by faith. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additi...

We could wish that Lot’s story had ended at verse 29, but the scriptures won’t allow it. Why? What good can come out of such a bad story as that of Lot and his daughters? Listen to today’s Text-Driven Tuesday as Jay and George discuss Genesis 19:30-38 and God’s very good purposes for this very bad story. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Chris...

On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday, we arrive in Sodom. Lot is in danger, both from the city and from his own compromises. Join Jay & George as they discuss the sin of Sodom, the judgment of the wicked, and the amazing grace of God that will save even the most lingering of sinners.   Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our...

We continue in Genesis 18 on today’s Text-Driven Tuesday. Last time, Jay and George discussed two wonderful truths about God; today, the guys look at two more. Tune in and hear of how wonderful God is, and how you can know Him. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and...

God is wonderful! That’s the theme of today’s Text-Driven Tuesday as Jay and George discuss Genesis 18:1-15. Join us as the guys look at the God who delights in His people and who loves to delight them through His powerful promises.   Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Script...

On today’s Text-Driven Tuesday, Jay and George are discussing the Abrahamic Covenant from Genesis 17. What are the obligations? What are the promises? What is the sign? And who are the members? The guys will especially focus on the distinctions between Baptists and Presbyterians, and the relationship between circumcision and baptism. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, a...

Today, the guys continue their discussion in Romans 9:14-19. The question of God's justice arises after Paul elaborates on unconditional election. Listen in as the guys discuss the nature of justice, grace, and mercy. Is God free to give mercy to whomever he wills? Listen in and find out. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally,...

Today they guys begin investigating Paul's defense of God's faithfulness to His word. Has God's word failed Israel? Listen in as the guys discuss Paul's argument about God's faithfulness, how he keeps his word, and how unconditional election serves God's purposes in redemptive history. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, ou...

Today, the guys are back after a snow-induced providential break. Before explaining why God's word has not failed, Paul lays his heart open to the Romans. He has great sorrow and unceasing anguish for his kinsmen according to the flesh. Listen in as the guys discuss how vs. 1-5 can inspire us to cultivate a heart that cares for those yet to trust in Christ. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the m...

Today, the guys are back in Romans and this time they are taking a big picture view of Romans Chs 9-11. Before jumping in verse by verse, it is helpful to get a bigger picture view of these three chapters. Listen in as the guys discuss the central issue of God's trustworthiness. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim i...

Is the Trinity a New Testament invention? Is it new revelation previously unknown to God’s people? Tune in as Jay and George discuss the reality of the Trinity and the direct presence of the Son of God in the Old Testament. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and dif...

Do you trust God? Is God even trustworthy? These are two of the most important questions a person can ever ask, and they are the questions Jay and George are discussing today. Listen to the guys talk about Abram as he learns of the absolute trustworthiness of God. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce...

Today, Jay and George slow down in their discussion of Genesis in order to focus on one man: Melchizedek. Who is this mysterious figure? Tune in as the guys take a journey across three passages of Scripture and see who he is in history, prophecy, and typology. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and...

Today's Text-Driven Tuesday is a fun one as Jay and George discuss Genesis 14 and the battle of the nine armies. There are many interesting facts in the story, but what's the main point? Listen in and find out. But before they dive into the text, the guys discuss Kirk Cameron's recently revealed view on Hell. Tune in, enjoy the discussion, and be blessed. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the min...

Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a minist...

Today, the guys finish up Romans 8 in looking at the climactic end of this section of the book. Listen in and learn how the Christian has great cause to rejoice in God's love. All of the Christians' hope, stability, and security rest in God's perfect love. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and expl...

On today's episode, Jay and George are looking at one of the most hope-inspiring passages in the Bible. Listen in as the guys discuss each link of God's grace—foreknew, predestined, called, justified, and glorified. Jump in this theological time machine with us and learn how the Christian has been lavished with a grace that transcends time itself. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affec...

Today, the guys are discussing one of the more famous verses in the New Testament. Can it really be true that God is working all things for good for you if you are a Christian? There are times when people look at their lives and cannot even begin to process how it can be true. Listen in as the guys discuss how doctrines like God's sovereignty and providence should be understood as we grapple with...

Today, the guys continue their discussion on Romans Chapter 8. In vs. 26-27, Paul encourages Christians with two profound descriptions of the Spirit's ministry to the believer in Christ. Listen in as the guys magnify the Spirit who dwells in every Christian. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and ex...