Redeeming God Podcast

Did you know God has prepared good works for you to do? In this study of Ephesians 2:10, we look at what these good works are, when God prepared them for you, and how this explanation of Ephesians 2:10 fits within the overall message of Ephesians 2. Prior to that, we will also answer a question from a reader about baptism in the Bible. To see the manuscript or leave a comment, visit: https://redee...

I firmly believe that the Bible teaches that we receive eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. But is that what Paul is teaching in Ephesians 2:8-9 when he writes, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast"? Though many Christians think so, I do not. This study of Ephesi...

As we continue our study of Ephesians, this study considers Ephesians 2:5-7 and the meaning of the word "salvation." We see that a misunderstanding of the word "salvation" leads to a misunderstanding of the entire chapter of Ephesians 2. But when we properly understand what "salvation" means in context, we can then better understanding the whole of Ephesians 2.

Trivia time! What's the biggest but in the Bible? We will discover the answer to that question today in our study of Ephesians 2:4. I will also answer a quick question from a reader about the topic of Calvinism. To leave a comment or view the manuscript, visit https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians_2_4/

Ephesians 2:1-3 explains the greatest problem humanity faces on this earth. Ephesians 2:3 reveals the root cause of this problem, and how it leads to the destruction of humanity. This podcast study explains all of this from Ephesians 2:2. Before that, however, we look at a question from a reader about Critical Race Theory. To view the manuscript or leave a comment, visit https://redeeminggod.com/e...

Do you understand what is going on in the world? You would, if you understand the real problem with humanity. Ephesians 2:2 begins to show us what this problem is. The verse contains three phrases that point to one single reality as the identity of our problem. To leave a comment or view the manuscript, visit https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians_2_2/

Ephesians 2:1 introduces the greatest problem of humanity: the fact that we are dead in sin. You may think you know what this means, but this study shows you something quite different about Ephesians 2:1. To leave a comment or view the manuscript for this study, visit https://redeeminggod.com/dead-ephesians_2_1/

Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by life? Is sin and temptation beating you at every turn? Do you feel defeated and ineffective in your attempts to follow Jesus in discipleship? If so, then the truths of Ephesians 1:20-23 are for you! These verses reveal that you have all the power of God at your disposal. Therefore, you can be victorious in your Christian life! This podcast study on Ephesian...

Ephesians 1:15-19 contains a list of things that Paul prays for. Seeing this helps us know what we can pray for as well. In fact, I do pray for these exact things, not only for myself, but also for everyone who reads my writings or listens to my teachings. So join me in this study of Ephesians 1:15-19 to discover what I pray for you! Before we get to that, however, we answer a question from a read...

What is the sealing of the Holy Spirit? What does it do, how is it received, and how can you know that you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit? These are the questions we answer in this study of Ephesians 1:13-14. We also consider a question from a listener about Calvinism and the fear of changing theological beliefs. To view the manuscript and links or leave a comment, visit: https://redeeminggod...

What is the sealing of the Holy Spirit? What is the filling of the Holy Spirit? How are they different? These are the questions we will answer in this study of Ephesians 1:13. We will also look at a question from a listener about why I changed by beliefs about hell.  To leave a comment or view the manuscript, visit https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians_1_13/

What is the mystery that was hidden for generations, but is now revealed in Jesus? And what is salvation? Is salvation when we get eternal life so we can go to heaven when we die? These questions will be answered in this study of Ephesians 1:9-13. To view the manuscript or leave a comment, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians_1_9-13/

Christians love to sing and talk about redemption and forgiveness, but strangely, few Christians really know what the Bible teaches about these two topics. We look at both terms in this study of Ephesians 1:7-8. Though we are redeemed by the blood of Jesus, this does not mean that the blood of Jesus was used to pay God for our sins. God does not need to be paid off. He is not the mafia who demands...

Do you know what it means to be adopted? Of course you do. We all know people who have adopted children. Maybe you have adopted a child, or maybe you yourself are adopted. But did you know what the modern form of adoption has almost no similarities with adoption in biblical times? If we don't know how adoption worked in Bible times, we will misread and misunderstand Scripture. This study on Ephesi...

This study of Ephesians 1:5 will define predestination and will help you find great encouragement in the truth of predestination. We also briefly consider Romans 8:28-30. To leave a comment or view the links and manuscript, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians_1_5a/

What is election? Who are the elect? Why are they elect? How can you know if you are one of the elect? These are some of the questions we answer in this podcast study of Ephesians 1:4. To read the manuscript, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians-1-4/

Ephesians 1:3 refers to spiritual blessings from God that are in heavenly places. Does this mean we have to wait until heaven to gain these spiritual blessings? No. This study explains why not. To read the manuscript or leave a comment, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/ephesians-1-3/

In this podcast episode about Ephesians 1:2, we discuss the gun violence and the shooting in Boulder, CO this week, answer a question from a reader about the warning passages of Hebrews, and take a detailed look at Ephesians 1:2, in which we discover two of the greatest blessings we have from God.

I am returning to verse-by-verse studies through books of the Bible. We begin in this podcast episode with Ephesians 1:1. The episode also contains a brief discussion of the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, and also a question from a reader about how to understand the violence of God in various biblical passages. Listen to the podcast for these two sections. To view the notes for this e...

In this podcast episode, I discuss how to avoid hypocritical thinking in politics, answer a listener question about Jude 4, and discuss what the eternal fire in Jude 7 refers to. To view the manuscript for this episode, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/licentiousness-and-hell-jude-4-jude-7

Along with an explanation of Matthew 21:31 and why tax collectors and prostitutes are closer to the kingdom of God than religious leaders, this podcast study also looks at the election fraud cases that will be considered by the Supreme Court, and answers a question from a reader about whether or not faith is mental assent. To view the notes for this study, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/harlots-i...

Money! Money! Money! It's the money episode! In this podcast study, I talk about cryptocurrency, a reader email about tithing, and the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19:16-24. We see that Jesus was NOT telling the young man that he had to give up all his money in order to go to heaven. The story is about something else entirely. To view the notes for this study, visit https://redeeminggo...

In this Redeeming God Podcast episode, we discuss the Second Impeachment of President Trump, a question from a reader about the warning passage of Hebrews 6:1-8, and then look at Matthew 16:19 and what Peter did with the keys of the kingdom that he received from Jesus. To view the notes for this episode, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/keys-of-the-kingdom-matthew-16-19/

This podcast considers the GameStop event, a reader question about pornography and masturbation, and the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 to show why this parable does NOT endorse capitalism. To view the notes for this episode, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/parable-of-the-talents-matthew-25-14-30/

In this podcast episode about the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13:24-30, we explain the parable and also look at what to expect from a Biden/Harris administration, and how to know you have not committed the unforgivable sin. To view the transcript or leave a comment, visit: https://redeeminggod.com/parable-of-the-wheat-and-the-tares-matthew-13-24-30/