Relentless Truth with John Warren

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We sometimes struggle to relate to biblical stories. Sometimes the roles of the characters, the historical implications of their actions, or just the way they are referenced can get in our way. Parables are often especially difficult to understand. The Parable Today, we discuss a topic that can get lost in one of the simplest but most powerful parables of Jesus. This parable...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Today we are discussing an important parable in Scripture. There are some powerful lessons for us in the parables of Jesus. Justice This parable teaches us about justice and God’s Kingdom. When we look at this parable in context, we see that this parable is preceded by one of the more difficult sections of Scripture. Jesus talks about going away and His Kingdom. We unpack th...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Former President Donald Trump has taken office after one of the most significant comebacks in political history. We learn in Scripture, in particular in Romans 13, that God has ordained government and we are to submit to its authority. In this episode, we discuss the election results and the implications for our great nation. Romans 13 This episode includes a summary of the...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes I don’t typically share personal details here since this podcast is intended to discuss biblical truth and truth across several disciplines. My hope is that this very personal episode will be a blessing to you. The Difficulty The last few years of my dad’s life were difficult. He broke both hips, had back surgery, and several other health issues. Realizing that many of you h...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this informative episode, Pastor Charlie Parish talks about the challenges of being a Pastor. He explains, in very practical terms, ways that a congregation can and should support their Pastor. Pastors Charlie explains that praying for our Pastors is the most important way we can provide support. He also explains that engagement in the church and deploying our gifts in co...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes My friend, Pastor Charlie Parish, is back with me this week to talk about “the fruits of salvation.” Charlie graciously answers questions like, “what does the Bible say about salvation?” He explains the dangers of thinking poorly about this topic in this important episode. Doctrines of Grace in Salvation We also discuss the nature of man, the nature of God, and doctrines of...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes My guest this week is Katherine Berger. Katherine and her husband Russel are featured in The American Gospel Films and on AGTV – a streaming service that I recommend to all of you who seek to grow in God’s grace. Their story has been told widely, and I’m grateful that she spent an hour with me to tell the story of God’s faithfulness in her life. Katherine’s Story Katherine’s...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Charlie Parish is one of those friends I don’t deserve. He’s a Pastor, theologian, and Christ follower. Every encounter with him is uplifting and educational. He tells his story in this powerful conversation. The story is one that is shared in some respects by many, and it is also unique. Concerns for the Church Charlie explains his concerns for the church and explains what...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We are not faithful as sinners. Even our churches today are not faithful to Scripture. We don’t connect truth, absolute truth, and faithfulness in our culture today. There is only one who is faithful. We are unfaithful. God’s Faithfulness God’s faithfulness is something we talk about when we have a challenge where we think we have an acute or at least significant need. Isn’t...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We have interesting thoughts on God’s knowledge and knowing Him. We tend to think he thinks like we do or that He has just a bit more knowledge than everyone. We think of God having sort of a supercomputer, but we don’t think of His knowledge as supreme as it is. God’s Knowledge It should give us tremendous comfort to think about God’s knowledge and other attributes correctl...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today is God’s power or omnipotence. Nothing is beyond God’s ability. All power is possessed by Him. This is the greatness of God. No one can exercise power over Him. God possesses all power. The little power that we have is delegated by God. All Power God isn’t just a bit more powerful than others. He has all power. Martin Luther said that the devil is God’s devil...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes I discuss the economy in this week’s episode. This episode focuses on issues that are important to individuals and families. This practical discussion reveals patterns in the economy that might not be obvious to you. My hope is that this information will assist you as you think about and prepare for the economic future. The Diamond-Water Paradox The diamond-water paradox is...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes The grace of God is our topic this week as we continue our discussion of the attributes of God. Many professing evangelical Christians do not understand the grace of God. They are comfortable with church talk and involvement, but they truly don’t have any idea what the grace of God is and what Scripture teaches about this grace. Many have lived with these flawed understandin...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes God’s Wrath and its Appeasement God’s wrath and its appeasement by the finished work of Jesus Christ is among the most important doctrines of Scripture. It is incorrect to say that God is not wrathful or even angry. God’s character includes wrath, and I discuss this in this episode. Please enjoy this important episode of Relentless Truth. Thank you for listening to Relentles...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today goes to the very nature of God. There are three things Scripture tells us about God’s nature. First, God is spirit. John 4:24. The Greek does not include the article “a.” God is not a spirit as some would say. He is spirit in the highest sense. He is ethereal – having no substance. His omnipresence, which we will talk about later in our study, necessitates th...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes  This is our second episode in the Relentless Truth series on the attributes of God. This week’s topic is immutability. This is an important attribute of God, but it is difficult for humans to understand because of our being finite. Does God Change? Does God change? Some modern theologians suggest that immutability indicates some imperfection in God. Their thinking is that t...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This week we begin a series on the attributes of God. We start with Divine Simplicity. This episode will prompt the listener to think carefully about our use of language to describe God. You will be encouraged and uplifted as we walk through God’s attributes during this important series. Theological Grammar Classical Christian theism attempts to use language from nature and...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our nation is divided in many respects. We are divided politically and philosophically. What we think about when we think of God is important. It informs our view of the world, and it shapes the philosophy that we embrace. For those of us who are true followers of Christ, there are several groups of opposing views of the world that aggressively object to the Christian faith....

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In chapter 5 of Ephesians, Paul discusses love informing all of life. He does this in the context of several relationships. We explain the challenging topic of relationships in this episode. The Biblical Model for Relationships God’s design for relationships is sometimes counterintuitive to us, but we must respect the biblical model. We discuss the harmony and get clarity fr...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Paul discusses humility and its importance in our lives in Ephesians 4. He also discusses gentleness – an attribute we don’t often think about cultivating. Paul goes on to say that we should bear with each other in love. Humility and Gentleness These themes of humility, gentleness, and love are not our culture’s current DEI. Paul explains that unity comes from an understandi...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes The challenges Paul encountered in the church are similar to our problems today. There is much we can learn from his efforts to correct the churches. We have reached chapter three of Paul’s epistle to the church at Ephesus. Imprisoned Because of the Gospel Paul begins with the declaration that he is imprisoned because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He calls himself a steward...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this week’s episode we discuss the fact that we, in our flesh, are dead in our sins. No one seeks after God. There is no one who is righteous. The Apostle Paul teaches these truths in Ephesians 2, and he also discusses this truth in Romans 1 through 3. Dead in our Sins Paul goes on to contrast our deadness in sin with God’s amazing mercy and grace. Note the beauty of Paul...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This week’s episode we discuss the issues raised in Ephesians 1. Believers have been given every spiritual blessing of God according to this text. Among other blessings, we have the full privilege of sons through our adoption in Him. Predestination and Man’s Will Our discussion of this text includes a discussion of predestination and man’s will or volition. The mystery of th...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We introduce Paul’s letter to the Ephesians today. Truth and Love are the themes of this beautiful letter. The Apostle Paul was imprisoned in Rome when he wrote this epistle along with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Paul’s gentleness while proclaiming truth is apparent in this letter. God’s saving grace is the subject of Ephesians as Paul declares God’s truth with lo...

Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Economic cycles influence more than just employment, prices, supply, and demand. Certain economic conditions expose the moral challenges that exist in this modern world that we live in. Economic Warning Signs In this episode, I discuss the economic warning signs and conditions that I observe today along with a look to the future in economic terms. I compare this period to th...