East Memorial Student Podcast

Whether the punishment of Hell is eternal and conscious is a heavily debated issue within Christianity. Some professing Christians even end up rejecting the biblical Christian faith over the teaching that Hell is eternal and conscious. Well, in this message, Pastor Mathew addresses this issue and begins to answer some important questions concerning the punishment of Hell. Main Passages: Daniel 12:...

The final place of God's judgment is called the Lake of Fire, and the Bible provides details about this place that are not commonly studied. Listen as Pastor Mathew dives into this important topic. Main Passages: Revelation 19:20; 20:7-15; 22:1-4, 17; Daniel 7:9-11 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | October 2nd, 2024

Having introduced the topic of Sheol in the last message, Pastor Mathew now outlines four experiential realities of Sheol: (1) Sheol as a place of continuity; (2) Sheol as a place of equality, (3) Sheol as a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, and (4) Sheol as a place of torment and agony. Main Passages: 1 Samuel 28:5-19; Isaiah 14:9-11; Luke 13:22-28; Luke 16:19-24 East Memorial Student Minis...

Where do the departed spirits of the unbelieving and unrighteous go when they die? Listen as Pastor Mathew introduces the topic of Sheol. Main Passages: Isaiah 24:21-23; Numbers 16:1-10, 23-34; Revelation 20:1-15 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | September 11th, 2024

Many Christians think of Hell as a single place, but the Bible reveals several different places that fall under the label "Hell." In the message, Pastor Mathew teaches about the Abyss, an underworld prison for fallen angels. Main Passage: Luke 8:26-31; 2 Peter 2:4; Revelation 20:1-3; Revelation 9:1-11; Matthew 8:28-29 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | August 28th, 2024

The afterlife has been a major topic of interest since the beginning of human history, and it is no different in our modern day. Stories about going to heaven and hell have created New York Times Best Sellers and feature films. However, what is the only 100% true and reliable source of information about the afterlife? Join us as Pastor Mathew answers this question, tackles this fascinating topic o...

Throughout the history of the Christian Church, there have been men and women who professed Christ, ministered in his name, and then abandoned the faith they long professed and served. How do we process these situations? And what do we make of passages like Hebrews 6:4–6? Pastor Mathew seeks to address these questions in this final message on the doctrines of grace. Main Passages: Matthew 7:21–23;...

Can a true Christian lose their salvation? Are true Christians guaranteed to live a fruitful and obedient life to God? In this message, Pastor Mathew begins teaching on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Main Passages: John 10:27-28; Matthew 7:15–27; 1 John 3:10; Romans 8:28-39 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 24th, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew finishes outlining the practical process of irresistible grace and wraps up the study of this specific doctrine. Main Passages: John 10:27; 1 John 4:6; Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 10:24-25; 12:5-8; Psalm 51:1-13; 2 Timothy 2:25-26; Proverbs 13:20; 22:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:33 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | July 3rd, 2024

Many who oppose irresistible grace will sometimes argue that it cannot be true because it would make God into a forceful slavemaster and turn Christians into mindless robots. But is that true? In this message, Pastor Mathew begins to outline how irresistible grace works practically in the life of a Christian. Main Passages: James 1:17-18; Galatians 4:4-6 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mat...

Is God's grace of salvation truly irresistible? Are there any examples of God's irresistible grace in the New Testament? Listen as Pastor Mathew attempts to answer these questions and others. Main Passages: John 6:37; 1 John 3:9; Acts 9:1-19; 16:11-14 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 12th, 2024

Beginning our study on the "I" of the TULIP, Pastor Mathew introduces the doctrine of irresistible grace. Following a definition of terms, Mathew lays out a biblical foundation for this doctrine, which includes a look at several key passages of Scripture. Main Passages: Ezekiel 36:22-31; John 1:12-13; 3:1-6; Romans 8:5-17 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | June 5th, 2024

Every defended doctrine of Scripture must be supported by correctly interpreted passages of Scripture. The controversial doctrine of limited atonement is no exception. In this message, Pastor Mathew teaches through three progressively stronger passages that support limited atonement, followed by an outline of the importance and significance of this controversial doctrine. Main Passages: John 10:14...

Moving to the "L" of the TULIP, what is the doctrine of limited atonement? What are the similarities and differences between those who debate this doctrine? Finally, how does the Bible describe Jesus Christ's atonement for sinners? Listen as these questions and more are addressed in this introduction to the doctrine of limited atonement. Main Passages: Leviticus 16:11-17; Romans 3:23...

If the doctrine of unconditional election is biblical and true, how can one know if God has elected them for eternal salvation? How can a believer be assured of their salvation and standing before God? In this message, Pastor Mathew outlines three points of assurance that should give confidence to God's elect. Main Passages: Matthew 13:19-21; John 10:24-28; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 2:12-14;...

Some believe that those who hold to the doctrines of grace would teach that there are unelected children who die and go to hell. Is that true? What does the Bible teach about the fate of children who die in childhood, and how does it relate to the doctrines of grace? Listen as Pastor Mathew seeks to answer these questions. Main Passages: Matthew 5:3; 18:1-6; 19:13-15; 2 Samuel 12:16-23 East Memori...

With any theological belief, there are challenging biblical passages that threaten the belief. Regarding the doctrine of unconditional election, 1 Timothy 2:4 is one such passage. Does God want all people to be saved, or does He not? If the doctrine of unconditional election will stand the test of criticism, then 1 Timothy 2:4 must be addressed. Listen as Pastor Mathew examines the passage, relate...

Finishing our study of unconditional election in Romans 9, Pastor Mathew exposits verses 19-24. In this message, one of the more difficult topics of the New Testament is addressed: the "vessels prepared for destruction." Main Passages: Romans 9:19-24; Isaiah 45:8-10 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 17th, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew continues his exposition of Romans 9, focusing on verses 14-18. Main Passages: Romans 9:14-18; Exodus 3-9 (selected passages) East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 3rd, 2024

In this message, Pastor Mathew begins to exposit one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament related to the doctrines of grace: Romans 9:6-24. In the portion of text covered by this message, there is a unique emphasis on the unconditional nature of God's election. Main Passage: Romans 9:6-13 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 27th, 2024

Introducing the doctrine of unconditional election, Pastor Mathew exposits two passages of Scripture that support this teaching. Main Passages: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15; Acts 13:44-48 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 20th, 2024

After a brief review of the few previous messages, Pastor Mathew addresses several of the common objections to the teaching of total inability (total depravity). Main Passages: Jeremiah 17:9-10; Ezekiel 36:25-28 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 13th, 2024

In this second part of our study on total inability, Pastor Mathew exposits one of the critical prooftexts for this doctrine. Main Passage: John 6:44 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 28th, 2024

Having laid the foundation of this series through the study of God's sovereignty, we are officially prepared to begin our specific study of the doctrines of grace. In this message, Pastor Mathew introduces the acronym of TULIP and begins teaching on the "T" of the acronym. Main Passages: John 8:31-48; Romans 8:5-9 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 7th,...

This final preparatory message for our series on the Doctrines of Grace focuses on God's control of the future. All sides agree that God has foreknowledge of the future, but is that foreknowledge based on God's prediction or determination of what will happen? What about the problem of evil? Does God determine for evil to happen, and if so, does that make God evil? Listen as Pastor Mathew a...