Equipping the Saints

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through the beginning verses of James 3. What is the significance of our tongue? What role does it play in the Christian life? How important is it to control it?

In today's episode, Ryan concludes the discussion on faith vs. works. Are works necessary for a saving faith? What can Abraham and Rahab teach us in this debate?

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through a more provocative passage of Scripture: the relationship between faith and works. Are works necessary for salvation? What exactly is faith? Do we need faith to be a Christian?

In this episode, Ryan announces the 2024 BIAY challenge! Monday thru Friday, we will read four chapters of the Bible from cover to cover, and one chapter of the Psalms or Proverbs. At the end of every reading, commentary will be provided. Finally, we will focus on a "verse of the day" to memorize for growing in spiritual wisdom. Are you ready to take the journey with us?

In today's episode, Ryan discusses the first half of James 2. Is there any biblical basis for discrimination, racism, or favoritism? Do we treat people differently by human standards? How does God see people?

In today's episode, Ryan concludes James chapter 1 by tying it together with the words of Jesus from Matthew 5. What exactly is religion? What does religion accomplish? Where did the Pharisees get it wrong?

In today's episode, Ryan will guide us into the next section of James chapter 1. What does it mean to live like a Christian? What qualities define a godly life? How do we become doers of the word and not simply hearers?

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through James 1:12-18 to learn more of our reality in Christ. Did God create evil? Does God tempt us? Where does sin come from?

In today's episode, Ryan takes a second look at the same beginning verses at James 1 to see what other truths can be gleaned from the richness of this text.

On today's episode, Ryan changes gears by moving into a more informal look at Scripture. Moving verse by verse through the Book of James, we will not only learn how to better read the Bible as a whole, but to test our hearts for spiritual legitimacy. Do we truly believe what we believe, or are we simply religious? Do you truly trust God, and can you prove it?

In today's episode, Ryan explores the final verses of 1 Peter 1 in order to explore the final application of living a Spirit-filled life.

In today's episode, Ryan continues to investigate 1 Peter chapter 1 in hopes of having a greater understanding of how we are to conduct ourselves in the presence of a holy God.

On today's episode, Ryan concludes the series of "Living in the Spirit" with a call to action. Given everything that we have learned about the reality of our salvation and sanctification, what is the proper response? What is God's expectation for His people?

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through the unbelievably gracious gift of prayer. What exactly is prayer, why should we do it, and what connection does this have with the Holy Spirit?

In today's episode, Ryan explain Romans chapter 5 and 8 to gain a better understanding of what it means to be joyful in the Spirit. What has happened that demands our rejoicing? What have we done to gain this joy? Is there a relationship between joy in the Spirit and what the Old Testament calls "the fear of the Lord"?

In today's episode, Ryan explores three distinct evidences of a Spirit-touched life. Have you experienced any of these in your life?

In today's episode, Ryan guides us to John 16 and the baptism of Jesus to answer this question. What did Jesus do to earn the right to dispatch the Spirit that we so cherish?

In today's episode, Ryan explores what it means to be the Holy Spirit. How do the accounts of the fig tree and Jesus' anger in the temple relate with us and the church today?

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through the gospel of Mark and the Acts to answer a very important question: What is spiritual baptism? Is it the same thing as water baptism? Are both necessary for salvation? Why is this core doctrine important? Join us as we explore this critical topic.

In today's episode, Ryan introduces a new study that will be taking place over the next few weeks, as we dive deep into everything related to the Holy Spirit, the 3rd Person of the Trinity. Who is He? What does He do? How does it change everything?

Who are you? How did you become who you are today? What does the world say you are? What does God say you are? Join Ryan as he shares a message that laid heavy on his heart as we explore Galatians chapter 4.

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through the New Testament Scriptures in search of scientific truth. There are some profound and prophetic truths to be found. Our sincere hope is that the evidence continues to stack up and convince you that God is the creator of all science, and the only logical response should be complete submission to His will.

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through the Old Testament, from Proverbs to Malachi, in search of scientific truth straight from the mouth of God.

In today's episode, Ryan explores the Old Testament books of Job and the Psalms for scientific truth that was thousands of years ahead of its time. In our ignorance, humanity has not heeded what God has declared from the ancient past.

In today's episode, Ryan guides us through portions of Scripture in both Leviticus and Deuteronomy that describe scientific fact and sanitary practices that were explained to the Israelites.