Loving the Scriptures

Peter, in an itinerant ministry, performs a couple of powerful healing miracles by the power of Christ, which subsequently results in people turning to the faith. But as wondrous as those miracles were, the increase in conversions didn't solely rest on Peter's shoulders. So who was responsible for this revival? We will talk about that and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of...

In this episode, we continue our examination of Acts 9:31, discussing how walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit contributes to church multiplication.   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://...

Many Christian leaders major on methods and strategies in order to initiate church growth. But are we actually missing the basics of church growth, and have we overcomplicated it? We talk about that in this episode as we explore Acts 9:31.   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 lea...

What does transformation in a new convert look like? In this episode, we will observe the transformation of Saul, who went from passionately being against the church to being one of its most passionate advocates. We will also see how Saul, who once set out to hunt and persecute Christians, now becomes the hunted...the target of those who served as enemies of Christ.   Order a copy of my book:  Sig...

After spending several episodes examining the gospel, we resume our study in the book of Acts in a place that demonstrates the wonder of that gospel we've been considering. In this episode, we look at how God powerfully intervenes in the life of Saul, a relentless and passionate opponent and persecutor of the church. Behold the abundance of God's grace as Jesus Christ Himself appears on the Damasc...

When Jesus, John the Baptist, and the disciples ministered, they called people to repentance. But what is repentance, and why is it hardly mentioned in modern-day American Christianity? In this episode, we see what the Bible says about faith and repentance. We also talk about why repentance is a lost teaching in our churches today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught H...

In this episode, we talk about the resurrection of Christ and what His present role as High Priest means to those who follow Him.   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 (inco...

How does the cross of Christ and the wrath of God go hand-in-hand? In this episode, we consider the crucifixion of Christ and how God's wrath serves as an important factor for Jesus to have "paid the penalty 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:...

Sin, judgment, and wrath are topics that most people don't want to hear about. But in this episode, we look at what the Bible says about these things in order to prepare us for understanding the wonder of Christ's sacrifice on the cross 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...

The subject of sin is not a comfortable topic to talk about, yet the Bible has much to say about it. In order to understand and appreciate the gospel, we must know what sin is and how serious of a problem it is. In this episode, we consider what God truly thinks about sin, and how man often downplays the seriousness of sin in order to justify themselves.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the En...

This episode begins a new series on the gospel of Jesus Christ. We begin by considering who God is and what that has to do with our outlook on sin and the good news. We specifically focus on God's holiness as seen through the eyes of Isaiah, and we examine what that encounter says about the "otherness" of God and man's despairing realization of his sin.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End...

What can a Christian learn about personal evangelism from Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch? And how does the Holy Spirit work in encounters such as these? In this episode, we will unpack Acts 8:26-40 and see how the Holy Spirit, an obedient missionary, and the use of Scripture all come together to show us what personal evangelism can look like.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the...

What does true saving faith look like? And what doesn't it look like. In Acts 8, we meet a man named Simon the Magician, who "believed" the message of the gospel in Samaria and was baptized. But we later see Peter condemning Simon in such a way as to suggest that Simon was not saved. So was Simon a true believer or a false convert? We will explore this, plus the significance of the Holy Spirit com...

After the Christians were scattered out of Jerusalem, Philip the Evangelist did what, in that time and culture, would have been unexpected: He preached the gospel to people in Samaria. Learn why this would have been a big deal, and what this teaches us about having an understanding that all kinds of people need Jesus.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples i...

Stephen is most known for being the first martyr of the Christian faith. What specifically did he say that led to his violent demise? And how did God use Stephen's death and the subsequent outbreak of persecution to further His divine plan? In this episode we will explore these questions and much more.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Dis...

In our continued look at Stephen's words to the council, we see how he uses the story of Moses to demonstrate the continued unbelief of the Jewish nation in their history...and what that meant for them in their own day. It was a message that by no means was meant to be affirming!   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:/...

In the face of intimidating persecution in front of the council, Stephen, just an ordinary guy who is filled with the Holy Spirit, turns the accusations thrown at him back onto his accusers. Learn how he uses the story of Joseph and Moses and indict his enemies of being men of unbelief.    Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon: ...

Aside from the fact that Stephen was the first Christian martyr in history, we don't know much about this tremendous character is Scripture, other than what is said about him in Acts 6 ad 7. In this episode, we will talk about how God used a plain, ordinary guy like Stephen in a very powerful way. You will see that you do not need to have impressive credentials in order for God to use you magnific...

Can internal issues of a church distract it from its primary mission? Yes, and the early church faced this potential problem. But in Acts 6, we see how the apostles wisely and masterfully solved their problem at hand while at the same time leaving the door open for the word to continue to spread. This episode is especially relevant to pastors and church leaders today!   Order a copy of my book:  S...

How did the apostles handle this second wave of persecution against them, and what can we learn from this? As we finish up our study of Acts 5, you'll be amazed at the attitudes of God's people after they were physically abused by their persecutors.   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 s...

While the early church in Jerusalem continued in its vibrancy, the apostles once again find themselves in a bind with the council. Learn how they maintain a spirit of obedience against the grain of increasing persecution, and what that says to us today.   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...

Consider the wonder of Christ's coming to earth from my favorite Christmas passage.   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

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we consider how Jesus demonstrated true Christmas spirit...and it's in a story that we normally don't associate with the holiday. What did Jesus do, and why was it so amazing? We talk about it 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 s...

The story of Ananias and Sapphira has troubled many Christians. Even though we know that all God does is good and just, His dealings with these two believers in Acts 5 appears, to many, a tad bit harsh. But how exactly should we view this text? In this episode, we wrestle with the issue of God's judgment, His view on sin, and what kind of effect dealing with sin has on the church.   Order a copy o...

In part 2 of our discussion on Lot, we continue to see how the conclusions about Lot are not things that can be drawn from the text of Scripture. Additionally, I attempt to save Lot's reputation by pointing out what the Bible does say about him in the New Testament, and how that can positively speak to us today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the...