Life, Hope and Truth Presents

Understanding WHY Jesus built a Church means understanding WHAT that Church was intended to do. The Bible shows us that the Church is a community—intimately connected with God’s plan for the human race and tasked with spreading the gospel message to the world. But the purpose of the Church points far beyond this physical life and into the next—and it has everything to do with YOUR purpose too.   P...

The last book of the Bible centers around a terrifying series of events that begin with the opening of a heavenly scroll covered in seven seals. Understanding this future—the future of the human race—reveals why it’s important to be heeding God’s instructions NOW.   Presented by Gary Black.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:27 Whose revelation? 3:07 The unopenable scroll 4:58 First four seals (four horsemen...

The Bible tells us about a “Book of Life,” warning us that if our name is absent from it, we will be barred from the incredible future God has in store for the whole world. But what IS this Book of Life, how do we get our name in it—and how do we make sure our name STAYS in it?   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:48 A question of eternity 2:06 Predestination problems 7:25 Once saved, always saved? 11:14 You d...

There’s a growing movement in Israel to one day build a new temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem—but that’s one of the most fiercely contested pieces of real estate in the world.  The Bible tells us there WILL be a third temple in Jerusalem. Phil Sandilands discusses how exactly that will happen and what it has to do with the return of Jesus Christ.

The Bible itself tells us that not everyone who claims to follow Christ is ACTUALLY a follower of Christ. If Jesus really is your Lord and Savior, these five things ought to be true in your life.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:00 True and false Christianity 5:32 1. We must be called by God 8:42 2. We must believe 10:01 3. We must repent and be baptized 13:22 4. We must grow in godly character 15:40 5. We...

Can you imagine a world without war? Many have. And yet it remains nothing more than that—an imagined world. What’s holding humanity back from true, lasting peace? Clyde Kilough explains the root of the problem and what God will do about it.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:06 A history of war and death 6:59 1. Humans can’t make peace 8:39 2. Peace comes only from God 10:11 3. We have to repent in order to...

The idea that we all deserve to be happy is a relatively new one. And yet the Bible tells us that deep, lasting happiness is attainable—if we focus on the right things. Gary Black explores myths and keys for finding a kind of happiness that doesn’t vanish when life gets hard.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:45 What is happiness to you? 3:36 Myth 1: Chasing wealth and materialism 4:22 Myth 2: Pursuing plea...

Parenting isn’t easy—but it is one of the most important roles a human being can step into. Phil Sandilands shares four principles to help you “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6). But you’re not on your own! Check below for resources you can turn to as you undertake this important work. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:15 The need for principles 3:10 1. Make your home God-centered 6:28...

The world is full of injustice. If that isn’t what God wants, why does He allow it to continue? Will He ever put an end to it? And what should we do in the meantime?   FEATURED BOOKLET 📕 The World to Come: What It Will Be Like: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/world-to-come-booklet   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS 🎧 Listen to LHT Presents in your favorite podcast player: https://lhtpresents.lifehopeandtru...

The Bible shows us glimpses of an incredible future defined by peace, unity and joy. But not everyone agrees on what the Millennium is or how it will come. In this episode of Life, Hope & Truth Presents, James Capo shows that this future doesn’t have to be such a mystery. See the promises God makes about what’s coming. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:52 A real hope 3:56 Three ideas of the Millennium 6:2...

Christians have the incredible privilege of being able to speak directly with the Creator of the universe and ask Him for help when life gets hard. But what kind of help should we be asking for? Gary Black discusses seven things we all ought to be asking God to share with us.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:43 A lesson from a funeral 3:09 1. Pray for faith 6:01 2. Pray for patience 8:10 3. Pray for wisdom...

At different moments in the Bible, Jerusalem is depicted as either sacred or sinful—holy or corrupt. Why has this one city remained such an important focal point throughout history—and what will happen to it in the future?   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:11 The paradox of Jerusalem 4:03 A crucial political position 8:11 A supernatural showdown 12:05 The capital of God’s Kingdom   FEATURED RESOURCES 📕 The...

Why did God create marriage? According to the Bible, it was God who created this ancient institution. Though marriage has long been regarded as the building block of societies and nations, today many people have become skeptical about this union. But without marriage, we miss out on important lessons—and important blessings—God intends for us to have.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:59 The decline of marr...

Have you ever felt like God was ignoring your prayers? Gary Black discusses five keys that the Bible tells us to follow if we want God to answer our prayers.    FEATURED STUDY GUIDE 📑 How to Pray: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/how-to-pray   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS 🎧 Listen to LHT Presents in your favorite podcast player: https://lhtpresents.lifehopeandtruth.com/ 💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learnin...

God requires us to show forgiveness, but it’s not always easy. Clyde Kilough examines four keys that will help us better understand the process of forgiveness as we extend it to others.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:11 Forgiveness isn’t easy 2:16 Key #1 7:07 Key #2 12:45 Key #3 16:35 Key #4 19:57 Conclusion   FEATURED BOOKLET 📕 “God’s Gift of Grace”: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/grace   OTHER HELP...

God created families with a purpose in mind. Understanding and embracing that purpose helps our own family grow and flourish the way God intended.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:28 Family as a product of evolution? 4:46 Created in the image of God 7:28 A God-given model for family 17:19 God’s purpose for family 22:06 What we learn from family 24:17 Conclusion   FEATURED RESOURCES 📕 “God’s Design for Mar...

The Bible has a lot to say about angels. Who are these heavenly beings that so often play a role in human affairs—and what role do they play in your life? Joel Meeker explains the biblical truths about angels, demons and you.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:15 The creation of angels 3:19 Categories of angels 5:48 Satan’s rebellion 10:53 What do holy angels do? 18:01 Do you have a guardian angel? 19:24 Con...

The nation the world knows as Israel is only a small portion of the Israel we see in the Bible. The Bible has a lot to say about the future of Israel—and the world. Phil Sandilands interviews Ralph Levy, Ph. D., regarding the location (and the importance) of the 12 tribes of Israel today.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:19 Are all Israelites Jewish? 6:25 Interview begins 6:42 Jeremiah’s prophecies 11:45 N...

Jesus Christ described baptism as an essential step for those who would become His disciples. But what exactly is baptism—and why is it so important? Gary Black explores the Bible’s teachings on this important topic.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:56 Baptism is an essential step 6:22 Baptism as the death of the old man 8:42 Why baptism must be full immersion 13:59 How baptism transforms us 18:17 Conclusi...

The ancient empire of Rome dominated the stage of history in an unforgettable way. But that empire is more than ancient history.   Its enduring influence on the world today is unmistakable. But more than that, God tells us that a spiritual successor to Rome is looming on the horizon. In this episode, James Capo explores what the Bible reveals about the final resurrection of the Roman Empire.   CHA...

Few events loom as ominously in the Bible as the Great Tribulation—a coming time of unparalleled trouble and catastrophe, warned about by Old Testament prophets, New Testament writers and Jesus Christ Himself.   Joel Meeker explains what the Great Tribulation will be—and what you can do to survive it.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:38 What is the Great Tribulation? 6:57 When will the Great Tribulation oc...

It might seem impossible to please God—but it’s really not. In fact, through the Bible, God shows us exactly what we need to do if we want to live in a way that pleases Him.    Gary Black examines three keys that will set us on the right track: listening, believing and obeying.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:58 Parents and children, God and us 3:02 Three keys and a story 4:48 Key one – listening 8:17 Key...

The temptation to sin can tug at us stronger than any magnet—but as Christians, we know that sin cuts us off from God.    Clyde Kilough discusses why sin has such a pull on our human nature and what we can do to stand against it.   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:17 The power of magnetism 3:06 Sin pulls like a magnet 7:27 James explains temptation 12:30 Escaping the pull of sin 16:08 Repentance and grace 19...

Could you use a break? Our modern world seems to force us into a marginless life—one where it’s impossible to slow down and breathe. But God has something better in mind for us.   God commanded—and still commands—a Sabbath rest. James Capo explores three benefits we stand to gain from honoring that command (and why we can be sure it’s still a valid instruction).  FEATURED RESOURCES 📕 The Mystery...

No matter how you count it, it’s impossible to fit three full, literal days in between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. And yet Jesus promised that His time in the tomb would be the defining sign of His identity as the Messiah.    Why the discrepancy? And how can we account for it?   CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:51 The backstory (Matthew 12:38-40) 6:04 Good Friday to Easter Sunday 7:56 Proper timeline of e...