Loving the Scriptures

Have you ever been in an environment where you are the only person who believes in Jesus? Paul faced that same situation in the city of Athens, and he did the only thing he knew to do: preach the gospel. In this episode, we are going to begin examining Paul's approach to speaking to a people who had no idea who the true God of the Bible was.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesu...

We acknowledge that the Word of God is of vital importance in our lives, but do we recognize its importance as it relates to ministering to others? Seeing the Apostle Paul in action in Acts 17, we learn how important a role Scripture plays in the proclamation of truth to an unbelieving world.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Ama...

In this episode, we explore the tremendous doctrine of justification, and talk about how it is we have been justified (made right) before God. My hope and prayer is that this will serve as a tremendous blessing and encouragement to you.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave...

What is your attitude in the midst of trials? In this episode, we talk about how Paul and Silas were still able to worship God, even in the midst of the harshest trials. We also see how Paul and Silas' trials, in the end, led to triumph as they were in position to lead a Philippian jailer to Christ.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discou...

Have you ever wondered what God's purpose is for the trials in your life? For some people it may feel like there is no purpose in the troubles that they face, but the good news is that God does not allow trials that have no purpose. As we look at the sufferings of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, we begin to see that their trials, though excruciating, have a purpose that leads to the fulfilling of His w...

Sometimes when God closes doors to certain opportunities in your life, He has other open doors reserved for you down the road. In the last episode, we began to explore this concept, and we continue that discussion in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a revi...

Has God ever closed doors to certain opportunities, only to open up other doors down the road? The reasons for God's initial act of closing doors may be various, but we must trust that in all things, God has the best in mind. This is what we start to learn in Acts 16, which we begin to study in this episode. (Random note: See if you can hear the sound of the fighter jet flying overhead outside at...

The Bible says that those who are in Christ are new creatures. But what does it mean to be a new creature? And why is it so important to understand this aspect of the gospel? We explore this in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/...

Unity is an important ingredient for the growth and vitality of the church. How did that unity manifest itself in the first century? We will explore this and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://ww...

When we think about James, the Lord's brother, we probably often think about the epistle he wrote in the New Testament. But James has something else to offer in Acts 15, as he joins the voices of leaders in the Jerusalem council in making a case for grace. In this episode, we explore how James promotes grace and rejects salvation by works.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus...

Many people today believe that if salvation is available, it can be attained by some measure of works. It was no different for many Jews in the first century. But how does one make a case for grace? Paul, Barnabas, Peter, and James show us how in Acts 15.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Pleas...

At the conclusion of Paul's first missionary journey, we see that his endeavors were successful. But this success did not come without its challenges. Learn how Paul and Barnabas were able to persevere under intense opposition, and how we can learn from their example today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/...

What does perseverance in the midst of opposition look like? Paul and Barnabas provide us with an excellent example in Acts 14, as they are faced with many challenges in their missionary journey. See what you can learn from these two men in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

Many people have wrestled with the question of whether a Christian's salvation is forever, or if it is possible for them to lose or forfeit that salvation. In this episode, I talk about how the Bible teaches that every believer's salvation is permanent in Christ, and how they are safe and secure in the hands of God.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in...

Does the doctrine of election make God unfair? We will answer this question in Part 2 of our discussion on election.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com   Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...

When Acts 13:48 says that "as many as were appointed to eternal life believed," does this directly refer to the teaching of election? In this episode I answer this question, as well as point out other passages of Scripture that seem point to the controversial doctrine of election.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:...

How are we to understand God's relationship with the Jews and the Gentiles? Is God's ministry to the Gentiles a "Plan B" due to Israel's rejection of the Messiah? These questions and more we will address in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: h...

In Acts 13 we read Paul's first recorded sermon, delivered to Jews and Gentiles in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Hear how Paul describes the tremendous promise of God and how He fulfilled that promise through Jesus Christ. This is a message that truly blesses the soul.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/...

Have you ever wondered why people don't want to hear about Christ but do not object to hearing about things from other religious systems? Many Christians just attribute this to human unfairness, but there is something deeper going on. In this episode, we talk about the spiritual forces at work that try to keep people from the faith.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught...

Have you ever found yourself expecting God to work in ways that only you can fathom? Have you ever put God in a box and were surprised when He moved far beyond what you expected? The church in Acts 12 faced the same issue. See how God worked beyond their expectations and what lessons we can learn from their story.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in th...

What does relationship with God have to do with the gospel? In this episode we will explore what the Bible says about our relationship with our Creator--how we were His enemies before coming to Christ, and how we are in intimate relationship with Him after coming to Christ. We will talk about what eternal life means, and the privilege of being called children of God.   Order a copy of my book:  Si...

God can use anyone, anywhere, at any time. See how He does this with nameless people in the city of Antioch as God's power is put on display and the church continues to grow in the book of Acts.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   M...

After the barriers in his heart are broken down regarding associating with the Gentiles, Peter preaches the gospel to Cornelius and his household. Witness the conversion of this group from Peter's message, as well as how Peter answers the Jews who criticized him for boldly going where no other Jew had gone before.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in th...

In Acts 10, we see what God does to break down the barriers in Peter's heart that would have prevented him from reaching out to a spiritually hungry Gentile. Learn what God did and the significance of His lesson as we see God's work in spreading the gospel to people outside the Jewish community.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse...

In this episode, we look at Scripture to consider the incredible love that motivated God to send His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com   Reunited Kevin Ma...