God is Near

In this episode we'll look at the events of Jesus' first miracle to uncover a lesson learned from Mary's relationship with Jesus. Additionally, we'll test some often-repeated claims about the discourse used and consider the tension placed on Jesus to please both His mother and His heavenly Father. Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

On many days celebrating Resurrection Sunday, we hear a half-truth: Jesus laid down His life. Then a falsehood follows stating no one was responsible. Is this even possible? We'll explore and answer the question about who is responsible for Christ's death. Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

When a Christian stands before God on Judgment Day, will his gifts and offerings to support Jews and Israel be rewarded, or rebuked? We'll look at the basics of interpreting prophecy to understand how the Church should relate to Israel and answer the question, who is the true Jew? Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

In this episode, we'll look into when God expects Christians to offer forgiveness versus when Christians are to seek justice. We'll also discuss the fallout of a few variations, or errors, that were added to a few passages by early biblical copyists. Finally, we'll discuss what Christ meant when He said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they are doing," after...

An initial look at biblical judgment by studying an often-used text of John 8:3-11. Is the point of this passage on how to deal with adulterers or a lesson on God's glory? Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

If most churched children are abandoning the Church as the grow older, then maybe the Church isn't effectively ministering to children? This episode covers biblical commands on having children and how to love them, and a suggestion for churches and parents on how to protect and train children for success. Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

Science once encapsulated all knowledge. Today, it is biased knowledge limited to natural phenomena. Science has been hijacked by scientists biased in atheism. Could defending biblical creation be necessary today? Might defending creation be related to saving souls? Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks

Many churches with roots from the Reformation often cite Eph 2:8-9 as precluding water baptism from God’s plan for salvation. Does the human work required in baptism preclude it from being part of God’s grace based upon Eph 2:8-9? When dealing with this passage, Martin Luther responded to his contemporaries that salvation is not man’s work but is God’s work. But this deflects the point that many R...

Initial Podcast describing the reason for launching God is Near. We'll also discuss if a revival is coming to America again, and whether or not corporate worship is a command from the Lord. Send a message to Brother Fred Closing and Credit remarks