Faith in Focus

The episode delves into the controversial passage of Romans 9, highlighting the interpretation bias that affects people's understanding of the text. It emphasizes God's sovereignty in choosing and hardening as He chooses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of faith and works in salvation. If you want to support the show you can email dennissutherby@infaith.org or go to https://infaith.org/...

In episode 200, Dennis Sutherby discusses the harmful effects of legalism, emphasizing the importance of grace and submission to Christ. He highlights the distinction between legalism and holiness, urging listeners to focus on Christ's finished work and the grace of God. If you want to support the show you can email to dennissutherby@infaith.org or go to https://infaith.org/ministries/dennis-suthe...

In this episode, Dennis delves into the interpretation of biblical passages, focusing on Mark Driscoll's use of 1 Timothy 5:8 and the dangers of misinterpretation. He emphasizes the importance of context and the potential impact of misinterpretation on biblical teachings and cultural relevance. If you want to support the show you can email to dennissutherby@infaith.org or go to https://infaith.org...

Dennis delves into the topic of UFO files and the theological implications of alien life. He explores the impact of UFO sightings on theology, the vastness of the universe, the creation and existence of alien life, spiritual warfare, government deception, and the distraction of alien beliefs from the focus on the gospel and ultimate destiny. If you want to support the show you can email to denniss...

Dennis explores the true meaning of Christianity beyond social order and ethics, emphasizing holiness rooted in God's character. He discusses how secular notions of kindness and niceness differ from biblical holiness, and the importance of surrendering to God's holiness for authentic Christian living. If you want to support the show you can email to dennissutherby@infaith.org or go to https://infa...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis returns to the book of Romans and begins to lay the groundwork for understanding these three challenging chapters in Romans. He addresses some of the cultural issues ancient Jews were wrestling with as well as how understanding these truths ought (or ought not) impact our political view of the cu...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis takes a look at this idea of "Moralistic, Therapeutic, Deism." This idea that God is a cosmic butler who exists to meet our needs, make us happy, and be at our beck and call. This view of God falls woefully short of Biblical discipleship. If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFa...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis focuses on the busyness that so many of us feel. Why is that? Where does all of our time go? And he looks at some times in Jesus' ministry when he was interrupted by people when he was in the process of doing "more important" work.  If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith yo...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! Wars and rumors of war! The State is going to State and this, unfortunately, involves warfare and bloodshed. How should Christians view themselves in relationship to the State. Do we need to feel guilty because the State isn't behaving "Christianly?"  If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis discusses a common argument against the Person of Jesus and Christianity, namely, if Jesus was such a great religious leader, why didn't he write any books? Why did Jesus have other people write his biography? Didn't he want to write down his philosophy and teachings? If you want to support this...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis takes a look at a bizarre verse in the Bible about women being saved in childbirth. This strange sounding verse becomes even more complicated when you understand that bad Bible translation helps to complicate the issue If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can go to Inf...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. The second half of Romans 8 rounds out Paul's discussion on sanctification and walking according to the Spirit. Oddly, to us as moderners, he ends by discussing suffering and it's role in our sanctification. In this episode we will try to make sense o...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis reflects on why discipleship is so poorly defined and practiced in the American Church. Many programs talk about discipleship and many Christian's affirm it should be part of their daily Christian walk. But what does it fall so woefully short of the picture we see in the New Testament? https://cor...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis reflects on a parable he recently went through with his small group and how it hits on a major idol in our culture: Greed and the love of money  If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can go to Infaith.org/dennis-sutherby and donate there. If you want to ask more about...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis discusses this concept that is so popular today of "deconstructing one's faith." This idea of deconstruction is rooted in 20th century post-modernism and all too often comes from an attitude of pride which seeks to destroy rather than build. Dennis gives a biblical explanation for why Christians...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode, Dennis discusses a little book, "Praying the Bible" by Donald Whitney. This book has made an impact on how people use the Bible, particularly the Psalms, to guide direct, and infuse their prayers with freshness and zeal. Dennis share's his experience since reading the book. You can buy the book by going...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. This first half of chapter 8 has Paul discussing what it means to walk according to the Spirit. He emphasizes our mindset needing to be on the Spirit and not on the Flesh. If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can go to Inf...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues discussing the fruit of the Spirit. In this one he talks about two that are a struggle for him; joy and peace. This episode is the third part in a short series on the fruit of the Spirit If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you can go to Infaith.org/dennis-suther...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. Chapter 7 can seem kind of bleak in that it highlights a struggle Paul (and we) have with Sin. How are we to respond to Sin when we are wanting to avoid presenting ourselves to Sin? The answer is NOT in being under the Law. Paul tries that and it does...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis tackles a controversial verse in the Gospel of Luke that seems to advocate for the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. He also walks through the reasons why he thinks it doesn't mean that, what he thinks it does mean, and why. If you want to support this podcast and ministry with InFaith you...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis discusses the fruit of the Spirit which is Love. Love is a word that is miscategorized, mislabeled, and more or less abused in our culture. Even the Church has a twisted view of love sometimes. But as we walk according the Spirit, we don't need to stress about if we're "loving the right way." The...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. In this second half of chapter 6 he discusses how we are free from the Law in order to serve Christ. This means we can actually choose who we want to be our master, either Sin or Righteousness.  If you want to support this podcast and ministry with In...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. In this first half of chapter 6 he covers what it means to be baptized in to Christ and what that also means for your identity in Christ. This is a foundational truth that believers must know, believe to be true, and put in to practice if they hope to...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis discusses the connection between a parable in Isaiah 5 and John 15 where Jesus is the vine and the Father is the vinedresser. God expects fruit from His people. But why do sometimes people NOT produce fruit? And how will God get fruit from His people. This episode if the first part in a short seri...

Have questions or comments about this (or a previous) episode, give us a text! In this episode Dennis continues teaching through the book of Romans. In chapter 5 Paul begins his section on Christian growth; how does the sanctification process work? He lays the foundation by showing us that sin and death can, and does, reign in people's lives. And yet there is a new way of eternal life and righteou...