Gaining Christ

11 encouraging truths to help equip the believer in Christ for more faithfulness, enjoyment, success, and perseverance in the specific ministry God has called you to do. Scripture referenced: Psalm 23:6, Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 4:18-21, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 24:45-47, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 12:32, Luke 15:1-10, John 10:10, John 10:14-15, 27-30, John 12:31, John 14:12, John 14:30, J...

Why is the believer in Christ the most joyful, satisfied, and content person on the planet? This episode answers that question and describes the specific knowledge, mindset, behaviors, and favor that cause the believer in Christ to be extremely joyful and deeply satisfied and consistently content despite the earthly circumstances of their life. Also, discussed are the reasons why some Christians d...

Jesus begins the 'Sermon on the Mount' by saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." To encourage the listener in the truth of God's rich grace, this episode examines this interesting statement and answers these questions: 1) What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? 2) How and why is a person 'blessed' who is poor in spirit...

A clear presentation of the gospel to encourage the listener in the foundational truth that eternal life is a gift from God- a gift not earned by our good works or religious merits, but rather a gift received through genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7-25, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 34:6-7, Isaiah 53:5-6, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 1:26-36, Jo...

One of the most profound and yet misunderstood words in the Bible is "Foreknew." In Romans 8:29, Paul writes, "Those whom God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son." This episode explains the specific meaning of this grand statement and answers three important questions: 1) What is the biblical meaning of 'foreknew'? 2) Who are those whom...

Romans 8:28 states, "God is working in all things for good." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this monumental verse while answering three crucial questions: 1) What is the good that God is working in all things? 2) How does God work in all things to accomplish that good? 3) For whom specifically is God working good in all things? Scripture referenced: Genesis 37, 39-50...

A detailed explanation of God's reasons for and messages in the recent wildfires that devastated parts of California, as well as the many other natural disasters that frequently strike our planet. Additionally discussed are how God's sovereign will providentially works in and through natural disasters, how God uses natural disasters ultimately for the spiritual well-being of His people, an...

A careful examination of God's presence and influence in California's recent devastating wildfires. Questions answered in this episode: Why do natural disasters occur at all? What causes our planet to be plagued with so many of them? Why would God create a planet that is so catastrophic? Where is God in any and all of our world's natural disasters? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27,...

A detailed description of the identity, arrival, purpose, power, and work of the Holy Spirit. Specifically discussed are the Spirit's origin and nature, the Spirit's involvement in creation, the Spirit's service through the Old Testament, and the Spirit's extensive work in the salvation and life of the believer. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, Numbers 11:25, 1 Samuel 10:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1-14,...

A clear explanation of the identity, nature, origin, purpose, work, position, and rank of Jesus Christ to encourage the listener in the eternal truth of God. Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 12:3 (incorrectly cited as Genesis 12:13 in audio), 1 Chronicles 17:1-15, Psalm 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7, Isaiah 13:6-13, Isaiah 42:1-8, Isaiah 53:5, 10-11, Jeremiah 23...

A clear description of God. Specifically detailed are God's identity, uniqueness, appearance, nature, attributes, supremacy, power, wisdom, character, love, generosity, and faithfulness. Also discussed are the blessings God gives to those who know Him. Scripture Referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-16, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 7-12, Exodus 33:20, Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 32:17, 1 Kings 18:17...

Have ever felt hurt, confused, misled, used, lost, uninspired, hopeless, betrayed, controlled, burdened, or burned by religion and its inability to deliver real spiritual results? If yes, then we encourage you to listen to this episode. Eternal life and right standing with God is not a religion. It is a relationship. In this episode we explain why relationship is the way to God’s favor and peace a...

A biblical explanation of salvation, including answers to the following questions: What is salvation? Why does mankind need salvation? From what specifically is a person saved who has salvation? How does a person receive salvation? Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-27, Genesis 2:7, 15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Exodus 3:1-8, Exodus 14:30-31, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 3:8, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 52:10,...

Jesus said, “Unless a person is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God" (John 3:3). This episode carefully examines this monumental statement and answers three important questions: 1) What does it mean to be ‘born again’? 2) Why must a person be born again to see the Kingdom of God? 3) How is a person actually born again? Also discussed are prevalent false teachings that mislead many away fro...

A biblical explanation of free will. Specifically answered is: What is free will? Who has free will? What causes a person to have or not have free will? What influences does God have upon free will? Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-20, Genesis 4:1-10, Luke 18:18-30, John 3:1-10, John 6:44-45, 63, 65, John 8:31-36, John 11:1-44, Acts 7:54-8:3, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 5:1-10, Romans 6:...

In Psalm 23, David illustratively describes the profoundly rich results of God's loving favor saturating his life. In this episode, we carefully analyze this well-known Psalm to encourage the listener to seek and enjoy the same rich blessings that God provided David. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, Genesis 15:6, Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Samuel 13:14, 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 2 Sam...

Considering the bizarre events within the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris, this episode details how God responds when people deliberately mock God, reject God, or assertively deny His authority. Also explained is how God mercifully responds when even the vilest of sinners repents and trusts and follows Jesus. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2:25, Psalm 2:1-12, Psalm 14:1, Psalm...

Who is a saint? What is a saint? How does a person become a saint? What are the privileges and powers of a saint? This episode answers these important questions, and exposes some of the most hurtful false teachings on this subject preventing many from enjoying the favor, forgiveness, freedom, and security of Christ and eternal life with God. Scripture referenced: Exodus 20:1-21, Exodus 32:1-20, De...

A biblical investigation into the 'new heavens and new earth' promised by God, including explanatory detail on 1) what specifically are the new heavens and new earth, 2) how and when will the new heavens and earth come into existence, 3) what will be their impact upon our current heavens and earth, 4) what will be their function in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, and 5) what are the implica...

If every believer in Christ will eternally reside with God in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven, what then are God’s plans for our current earth and universe?  Using graphic details expressed in the Bible, this episode carefully answers this important question and furthermore explains how and when God will fulfill His plans.  Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Job 1:21, Isaiah 45:12, Isaiah 65:17, Is...

A biblical description of the eternal Kingdom of Heaven, including stunning details on the visuals, splendor, perfections, treasures, experiences, emotions, duration, and location of God's Eternal Kingdom. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:7, Exodus 33:20, Job 1:21, Psalm 16:6, 11, Psalm 23:6, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 53:12, Isaiah 66:1, Matthew 5:12, Matthe...

In Philippians 3:20, the Bible states, "Our citizenship is in Heaven." This episode carefully explains the rich meaning of this profound verse as well as the valuable application of it to those who trust in Christ. Included, for the listener's encouragement and protection, are some of the more popular false messages that mislead many from properly understanding and living faithfully...

In Matthew 13:44, Jesus says, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”  This episode explains what Jesus means by this intriguing statement by carefully answering these questions: 1) What is the Kingdom of Heaven? 2) How is the Kingdom of Heaven like a treasure?  3) How and...

How does a person experience the immeasurable greatness of God's power working in their life? This episode answers that question providing detail on the characteristics and behaviors that most yield God's power to abundantly work in and through an individual. Included are the activities that most inhibit a person from experiencing the power of God. Scripture referenced: Genesis 6:5-8:19, G...

While preaching to a large crowd of people, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." What does Jesus mean by this monumental statement? To whom specifically is this statement applied? What are those as lights actually expected to do? In this episode we answer these questions in order to encourage the listener in his or her faithfulness to God and most vital service to a needy world....