More About Jesus - Bob Shelton

Dr. Bob Shelton's message from Psalm 34 highlights that God saves the sinner, keeps the believer through angels, His Word, and the Holy Spirit, and satisfies every longing heart. True fulfillment comes only through Christ. Believers are urged to examine whether their lives are pleasing and satisfying to the Lord.

Dr. Bob Shelton shares from Psalm 34, emphasizing that God saves, keeps, and satisfies. He explains salvation comes by calling on Christ, protection is given through God's angels, and satisfaction is found in trusting Him. Personal stories and Scripture highlight God's faithful care for those who fear and follow Him.

Dr. Bob Shelton's message on Psalm 1 highlights the Christian's walk: separated from the world, saturated with God's Word, and situated by spiritual water—representing Scripture, salvation, and the Holy Spirit. He urges rest, reflection, and reliance on the Spirit, inviting listeners to trust Christ and grow through His abiding presence.

Dr. Bob Shelton emphasizes Psalm 1's call for believers to be separated from the world, saturated with God's Word, and firmly rooted in spiritual truth. He warns against worldly compromise, encourages daily meditation on Scripture, and illustrates a faithful life as one nourished like a tree planted by rivers of water.

Dr. Bob Shelton shares the Gospel, emphasizing that salvation comes not through church membership or baptism, but through personal faith in Jesus Christ. He explains God's mercy and grace, the necessity of Christ's death and resurrection, and invites all to accept Christ by opening their hearts in simple, childlike faith.

Dr. Bob Shelton teaches that Bible prophecy predicts two Babylons: a literal city in Iraq and a symbolic religious system in Rome. Both will be destroyed by the Antichrist after the Rapture. God uses even evil forces to fulfill prophecy. Unbelievers are urged to trust Christ and avoid the coming judgment.

Dr. Bob Shelton explains that the biblical prophecy of Babylon's total destruction, like Sodom and Gomorrah, has not yet occurred. He identifies the modern Kurds as the ancient Medes, whom God will use in future judgment during the Day of the Lord, following the Rapture and rise of the Antichrist.

Dr. Bob Shelton begins a study on the prophetic significance of Iraq, historically known as Babylon. He explores biblical references from Jeremiah and Isaiah, highlighting the area's role from Eden to end-time prophecy. Dr. Shelton emphasizes that modern events don't fulfill these prophecies but point to a future northern invasion.

Dr. Bob Shelton teaches the four best things to do with the Bible: know it in the head through study, stow it in the heart for meditation, sow it in the world by sharing, and show it in the life through Christian conduct. He encourages faithful obedience and trust in God's results.

Dr. Bob Shelton shares a comforting message from Romans 8:28, emphasizing that all things work together for good for those who love God. He reflects on Dr. Lehman Strauss's writings on suffering and highlights the Holy Spirit's intercessory prayer for believers as assurance of God's purpose in trials.

Dr. Bob Shelton teaches on the Crown of Righteousness and the believer's anticipation of Christ's return. He warns against longing for the Rapture merely to escape trials or death and urges believers to desire Christ Himself. The return of Jesus brings reunion, transformation, and eternal fellowship with the Savior.

Dr. Bob Shelton explores the "Crown of Righteousness," a heavenly reward for those who faithfully serve Christ and eagerly await His return. He contrasts faithful believers like Paul and Abraham with those distracted by the world. True readiness for Christ's return is marked by purity, spiritual longing, and honorable motives.

Dr. Bob Shelton discusses the Crown of Glory, a reward given to faithful Christians who feed and lead God's flock. Pastors, parents, and teachers all have this opportunity if they serve with humility, sincerity, and integrity. The message emphasizes godly influence, servant leadership, and the example set for future generations.

Dr. Bob Shelton discusses the Crown of Glory, promised to faithful Christians who willingly shepherd and feed God's flock. Drawing from 1 Peter 5, he warns against serving for material gain or under compulsion. True shepherds serve willingly, not for "filthy lucre," and reflect Christ's love and selflessness.

Dr. Bob Shelton discusses the Crown of Glory from 1 Peter 5, awarded to faithful Christians who willingly feed God's flock. He warns against selfish motives like material gain and urges sincerity in ministry. True shepherds serve sacrificially, unlike hirelings. Faithful service, not prosperity, brings eternal reward.

Dr. Bob Shelton teaches on the third of five heavenly rewards—the Crown of Rejoicing, given to faithful witnesses. He emphasizes that salvation is a gift, but rewards are earned. Using Psalm 126, he describes an effective witness as one who goes forth with compassion, sowing in tears to reap souls joyfully.

Dr. Bob Shelton discusses three men with distinct passions: Demas for the world, Diotrephes for self, and Demetrius for God's Word. Demetrius serves as a model for Christians, showing that Scripture is our standard for conduct, our weapon in spiritual battles, and the source of true contentment in life.

Dr. Bob Shelton highlights Diotrephes, a church leader who sought personal preeminence, contrasting him with Christ's supreme humility. Warning against pride—a sin God hates—Dr. Shelton urges believers to humble themselves, follow Christ's example, and let Jesus hold preeminence in their lives. Humility, not self-exaltation, honors God.

Dr. Bob Shelton begins a three-part series on three biblical men, starting with Demas, who forsook Paul, having loved the present world. Once a faithful fellow laborer, Demas was enticed by Rome's worldly splendor. Dr. Shelton warns Christians not to fall for materialism but to set their affections on eternal treasures.

Dr. Bob Shelton concludes a series on Jonah, emphasizing God's mercy, humanity's wickedness, and the Christian's duty in world evangelism. Jonah's reluctance mirrored human prejudice, yet God's love prevailed. Dr. Shelton shares personal mission experiences in Vietnam, highlighting how the Gospel's reach extends even to the most unlikely, including Communist captives.

Dr. Bob Shelton discusses Jonah's reluctant obedience to God's command to warn Nineveh. Despite Nineveh's extreme wickedness, God offered mercy if they repented. Jonah's disobedience led to a downward spiral, symbolizing the dangers of fleeing God's will. Dr. Shelton parallels Satan's fall to emphasize the consequences of disobedience and the hope of obedience.

Dr. Bob Shelton teaches from Jonah, emphasizing God's active role in life's storms and preparations. Using Jonah's story and a modern military example, he shows how divine interventions often appear as hardship but serve a greater purpose. He urges listeners to trust God's plan, even through suffering and uncertainty.

Dr. Bob Shelton reflects on Jonah's story to illustrate how God lovingly uses storms to correct and guide His children. Drawing from Jonah's disobedience and God's chastening, Dr. Shelton emphasizes divine discipline as a mark of God's love, encouraging listeners to trust God even amid trials that restore us to His will.

Dr. Bob Shelton shares missionary experiences in Vietnam, including a suspenseful tiger hunt, drawing spiritual lessons about Satan's danger, the need for proper spiritual weapons, and the power of Christ's blood and Word. He urges listeners to follow Christ faithfully, stay vigilant, and rely on God's strength in spiritual battles.

Dr. Bob Shelton emphasizes obedience in sharing the Gospel, drawing lessons from David's mission in 1 Samuel 17 and Psalm 126:6. Christians are urged to go with love and God's Word, trusting God for results, even if they come later. Faithful sowing, not immediate success, brings eternal rewards.