Living Biblically

How can believers confront and overcome their periods of coldness or low affections toward God while maintaining honesty and authenticity in their relationship with Him? The speaker in the video, Tom Ascol, emphasizes the importance of not settling for low affections towards God. While acknowledging that it is natural for believers to go through periods of coldness or depression, he encourages hon...

What is the significance of fathers diligently teaching their children, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 6, in cultivating a God-centered home?  In this video, Robert McCurley emphasizes the importance of fathers actively and diligently teaching their children, drawing from Deuteronomy 6. According to the passage, fathers are instructed to teach their children diligently, making God the focal poin...

What is the role of preaching? In this video, Josh Buice explains that the role of preaching is unique and involves being an ambassador of God. As an ambassador, a pastor is called to deliver God's specific message to the people with the authority of God and not to give his own opinions or commentaries. The pastor's job is to preach the Word of God and to make the main point of the sermon the main...

How can we glorify God in the midst of trials? In this video, Brian Borgman talks about how glorifying God in hard times is important. As Christians, we should have a motivation to do everything for the glory of God. However, there are times when life is incredibly hard and we aren't walking in the brightness of God's sunshine. In those moments, we can still glorify God by recognizing His sovereig...

How can we find joy in the mundane and ordinary aspects of life? Dr. John Snyder suggests that when we belong to God, all of life belongs to Him and every task we do can be set apart to Him and can be a part of exalting Him. He encourages us to go beyond thinking of religious activities when we delight in God and to include everyday activities that may not seem spiritual or religious. Dr. Snyder r...

What does it mean to truly understand the purpose of life? In this video, Dr. Joel Beeke emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true essence of life. He warns against being preoccupied with trivial matters or material possessions while missing the central focus of life, which is God and His Son, Jesus Christ. The child born in Bethlehem is the Savior of the world, the Prophet, Priest, and Ki...

Why do we need a command to enjoy God? This question provokes thought about the concept of enjoying God and why it may not come naturally to us as humans. Jason Dohm explains in this video that sin entering the world in Genesis 3 resulted in a fundamental change in human nature. Prior to this, enjoying God was built-in and did not require a command. However, with the corrupting of human nature, we...

How can parents maintain their joy and perspective when leading their families in worship and why is this important? In this video, Dr. Carlton McLeod discusses the importance of maintaining joy and perspective when leading our families in worship. He notes that when we lose our perspective, routines can become drudgery and our children can pick up on this attitude. On the other hand, when we main...

What is the unique glory that God has given to women? In a video by Jeffrey D. Johnson, he speaks about the beauty of women and how they have a unique role in God's design. According to Johnson, women have a beauty that is not just physical but is also found in the role they play. This beauty is something that God knew men could not be complete without. Johnson believes that women have a unique fe...

What is the greatest commandment according to Jesus and why is it important? In this video, Scott Aniol discusses the importance of loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength, which Jesus identifies as the greatest commandment in the New Testament. While knowing the right theology and biblical doctrines is important, it is not enough to make us Christians. We must also have faith a...

What are some biblical principles for modesty for females? In this video, Sam Waldron outlines three biblical principles for a woman's dress and appearance in public: femininity, becoming, and modesty. These three principles are specifically connected to a woman's role in society and her relationship with men. Waldron emphasizes the importance of gender distinction and the negative consequences of...

How can parents make Sunday the best day of the week for their children, especially when it comes to going to church? In this video, Tom Ascol emphasizes the importance of enjoying the duties and responsibilities that God has called us to do. He specifically focuses on the Lord's Day, which is often a difficult day for parents as children often do not want to go to church. Ascol encourages parents...

What does it mean for a man to have the glory of God in him? Robert McCurley addresses this question in his video by pointing to Jesus Christ as the perfect man who exhibited the glory of God in both His service to God and to other people. By studying Jesus’ life and ministry, we can see how biblical manhood involves using one’s strength and authority for the benefit of others, rather...

How can we teach our children to view the service and worship of God as something joyful rather than something burdensome? In this video, Josh Buice speaks about the danger of legalism and the importance of teaching our children to build their personal convictions and positions upon the clarity of God's Word. He warns against taking things that are outside of Scripture and raising them up to the l...

What is the beauty and dignity of being created as a female in the image of God? In this video, Brian Borgman discusses the importance of recognizing the differences between men and women and embracing the unique qualities of womanhood. He emphasizes the need to instill in young girls the understanding that they were created to glorify God and that this looks different for each person. For some, i...

How can one live for the glory of God?  In this video, Dr. John Snyder explains that living for the glory of God is not just about big spiritual moments, what we do in church, or during our quiet time. Instead, it also includes the small, everyday things that we do in life. He cites Paul's words in Romans 16: "Now to Him" to emphasize this point. We don't just have a sentimental idea of what...

How can we handle conflicts in the church and be peacemakers to the glory of God? In this video, Joel Beeke offers some practical ways to strive for unity and peace, even in the midst of strained relationships. The first step is to pray for peace and for those who disagree with us. Prayer can soften our hearts and help us to see others as God sees them. The second step is to remember that we are c...

What should our response be to being the recipients of gifts from God? Kevin Swanson explains in this video that God has given us many gifts. Gifts of good health, a spouse, children, and material gifts. It is important that we do not worship the gifts, but rather the Giver.  We appreciate the Giver. We worship the Giver more than or in place of enjoying the gifts. Our response to the gifts G...

How can fathers help their sons learn about what it is to be a godly man? In this video, Jason Dohm discusses the importance of fathers taking an active role in teaching their sons how to be men according to the Bible's definition of manhood. He emphasizes the importance of looking to the Bible for definitions and models of manhood, citing David as an example of a multifaceted man who embodies var...

How can we glorify God through our emotions? In this video, Carlton McLeod discusses the range of emotions that are present throughout the Bible and in the lives of biblical characters. You see passion and love and worship. You see anger. You see great joy. You see despondency and sadness. You see hopelessness. You see it all. He argues that there is a middle ground between being overly emotional...

What is a lesson we can learn about unity within the local church? In this video, Jeffrey Johnson shares a story about a man who voted against his church buying a grand piano, believing the money could be better spent on missions. However, after the vote, the man stood up and donated $100 towards the purchase, saying that he believed the unity of the brethren was more important than the piano.&nbs...

How do things change once children have grown and moved out of the house? Scott Aniol discusses in this video how older women in a church have a unique opportunity to invest in younger women once their own children have grown up and moved out. He cites Titus chapter 2, which gives clear instructions for how older women should behave in the context of a local church.  Aniol encourages older wo...

What can parents do to help their children enjoy God more fully? Sam Waldron explains in this video that parents can teach their children to enjoy the Lord and appreciate the Word of God by following the principles outlined in Deuteronomy 6. This involves diligently teaching them the precepts and Word of God, talking to them about it in different situations, and constantly dwelling on it. Waldron...

Who are you promoting in your preaching? In this video, Tom Ascol emphasizes the importance of preaching the Lord Jesus Christ and not to promote ourselves. He warns against using personal stories that make the preacher the hero, as this detracts from God's glory. Ascol cautions against exalting oneself through eloquence or clever speech, as this can cause people to focus on the preacher rather th...

How does a husband glorify God in his marriage? In this video, Robert McCurley discusses how a husband or father can glorify God in his marriage. He references Ephesians 5, where husbands are instructed to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it. Love is emphasized throughout the New Testament and is not a weak character quality but rather a strong and substantial one....