GCF Dayton Weekly Podcast

Part one from the "What Makes the Kingdom of God Visible" series.

Major Kingdom Concepts: Eternal Decree

The powerful voice of the Father confirms His love and approval to His Son at the very start of His ministry, showing us the truth that "man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord".

Practical Guidelines for Those Who Are Praying for Holy Spirit Baptism (Baptized in the Holy Spirit Series, 2017 Edition, Chapter 15C)

A Biblical introduction to goal setting with suggested areas of life for goal setting and practical guidelines for achieving those goals.

Throughout Scripture, God blessed His people with the gracious gift of "the light" of His face, unto the redeeming of the nations. In seeing Jesus come into the temple, by the Spirit Simeon recognizes God's salvation in the face of the Messiah.

Everything in all of creation should sing to the Lord a new song, for He is coming to restore the world.

This psalm is a prayer for God to bless the king with justice that His reign might deliver the poor and bless the nations forever. God's glory is shown in that His people are protected through His granting a righteous reign to the king.

The psalmist extols the beauty of the steadfast love, covenantal faithfulness, shown by God to David and his kingdom. But surely the language is too great to describe any mere human king. The Father's love for His Son, seen in His investiture of authority for salvation, then become the ground for all human trust and love.

An examination of the fifth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - spirit of unbelief & natural mindedness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pj)

As those made in God's image, we naturally tend to place our trust in human power, strength, and wisdom. Yet we must recognize that all men are frail, being doomed to die. Even while revealing our weakness, the psalmist hints at the form of salvation which is to be revealed.

The Perishing of the Kingdom in Genesis 3

An examination of the fourth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - unforgiveness and bitterness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pi)

Major Kingdom Concepts: Authority in the Kingdom of God (Scriptural Infallibility)

This prophetic psalm shows the grace of God in leading His people out of Egypt and establishing them in the land. Though He was so kind, the people have ruined themselves with sin and have fallen under judgment and His displeasure. Nevertheless, the psalmist is moved by the Spirit to thrice cry out for mercy and salvation, which God will bring through the Son of Man who is at His right hand.

An examination of the fourth of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - unforgiveness and bitterness (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Ph)

Major Kingdom Concepts: Authority in the Kingdom of God

Paul's introduction to the Ephesians discloses the love of the Father in the work of redemption purchased by the Son unto the granting of the Spirit for the benefit of the Church. Christ's reign is seen then as the source and head of all graces for the Church; a reign that is infallible, unwavering, and perfect.

Experiencing freedom from bitterness and extending forgiveness in Christ

What On Earth is the Kingdom of God? aka Definition of the Kingdom of God (Heaven)

The Pattern of the Kingdom presented in Genesis 1-2

An examination of the third of five common hindrances to the baptism in the Holy Spirit - involvement in the occult (Eight Essential Elements of the Biblical Christian Gospel Series, Element 7, Part Pg)

Before Israel enters the Promised Land, God reminds them of His grace in the Exodus from Egypt and the journey into the land. Because of His great love for His people, His bride, He lavishes gifts upon them. Though they receive everything they need, they forget His mercy. They presume their prosperity is due to their power instead of Gods' gift.

What On Earth is the Kingdom of God? aka Definition of the Kingdom of God (Heaven)

James finishes his letter with a final reminder of the value of hope that is steadfast; a faith that is rooted firmly in God's promises. Drawing on the example of the prophets, James encourages his hearers to appeal to God through prayer for relief from the Almighty.