Revival Radio with John Miller

In your local church, what’s your pastor’s job? Probably he preaches on Sunday mornings, and maybe teaches a bible class. But is he supposed to do everything for the church, or is there work for everyone else? Today, Pastor John talks about the roles of pastors and the roles of members. And the role of every member is to be a “minister.” You have a calling to take care of your fellow believers. An...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could find a “perfect” church? The leaders would be servants, the members would be harmonious, and the worship would be engaging. But today, Pastor John shows how unbiblical it is to try to find or make a church according to your own liking. The Bible clearly describes the importance of being a committed member of a biblically faithful church. Your leaders won’t be perf...

How “alert” are you? When you’re driving a car, are you regularly scanning the traffic all around and on the horizon so you can be prepared to take action if necessary? When there’s a time deadline on a school report or a job deliverable, are you staying on track? Today, Pastor John talks about an alertness which is much more critical: spiritual alertness. Are you sleeping spiritually, or maybe ju...

People have differing ideas about the future. Some imagine a utopia, fueled by science and technology. Others see trouble on the horizon. But as Christians, what should we be expecting? Pastor John shows today that the future of the human race doesn’t depend on our own efforts. Because God has already stated His plan: Jesus will return, and He has already declared what the future will be. Where ar...

What happens to people after they die? This has been a question asked by human civilizations as far back as we can find. And there have been many suggested answers. So, how do you know which one is correct? Pastor John suggests today: ask the only One who has ever died, and then risen from the dead: the Lord Jesus Christ. And what Jesus taught about life after death, He gave to His apostles, and t...

Has anyone ever asked you to find the word “Rapture” in an English translation of the Bible? If so, did you find it? Today, Pastor John explains: there are some words that you won’t find in the Bible, such as “Trinity” and “providence,” but we still understand their truth from the Bible. And “Rapture” is one of those words, unless you’re reading a Latin Bible, from which our English word “rapture”...

You’ve probably heard that the city we call “Philadelphia” can be translated as the city of “brotherly love.” But what does that mean? Is it just that they all root for the same football team? Or that they all agree about politics? Do they all take care of each other? Of course, as Pastor John shows today, brotherly love is not something you can manufacture by sticking a name on your city… or on y...

The most misused word in the English language today has got to be “love.” As a Christian, you know that love isn’t just a feeling you have. It certainly isn’t doing what you enjoy, especially at someone else’s expense. Today, Pastor John shows how your Christian love must operate. It must look to the highest good of the object loved. And one of the ways to do this, is to live a life of purity. Bei...

One of the phrases that we hear used a lot in the New Testament is “to walk.” There are several commands about how Christians should walk. But what does “walking” actually mean? Today, Pastor John explains that for someone to be able to walk, first of all, they have to be alive. To walk in Christ is possible only after being born again into Christ. And secondly, walking implies going from one plac...

If you were to survey the many religions of the world, you’d find a lot of ideas ABOUT God – who God is, what He’s like, et cetera, et cetera. But today, Pastor John describes someone who didn’t speak about God; he spoke from God. When the apostle Paul was speaking to the church in Thessalonica, the people there recognized: not the word of a man, but the word of God. And when you read what Paul wr...

Who are your heroes in the Bible? Depending on your personality and position in life, there are many great options. Today, Pastor John talks about a model he’s always aspired to follow: the prophet Samuel. And specifically, he admires the way that Samuel was able to get to the end of his entire ministry, and no one could accuse him of being self-serving. That’s Pastor John’s heart for himself. And...

When you think of a Christian leader, what do you envision? Whether we’re talking about a pastor of a church, a youth group worker, or a mom or a dad, what does it mean to be someone whom other Christians will be following? Today, Pastor John lays out two more metaphors from the apostle Paul of the model minister: He treats people like a mother and like a father. And these roles are for everyone:...

What are the marks of a model minister? If you were to ask a lot of people, they’d say he has to be funny, engaging, friendly, and most of all – positive! Pastor John has a different view of that today: the genuine, biblical minister is not about pleasing the people; he’s about pleasing God. Take an inventory of yourself: Who do you listen to? Both at your church and online, are you hearing from p...

When you read the New Testament and you look at the lives of notable figures like Peter and Paul, how do you relate to them personally? Do you think they’re so far removed from you that you have nothing to learn from them? Or do you try to find common ground? Today, Pastor John has a reminder, as he begins looking at the faithful ministers of the New Testament: ALL Christians are to be ministers o...

Have you ever run across someone who sounds like a walking and talking Bible, but whose life doesn’t seem particularly Christ-like? Or, maybe you’ve met a person who identifies as a Christian, but their theology about who Jesus is is just plain bizarre. Today, Pastor John explains that the Word of God only operates correctly when it’s received through the Spirit of God. The Scriptures won’t work i...

If you’re looking at one of the online map applications on your phone or computer, one of the things you’ll frequently see is this-or-that “church.” But is that what a “church” actually is – a property or a building on a map? Of course not, as Pastor John emphasizes today. The church is always a reference to the “people” of Christ, not their property. And if you’re looking for a “church,” how do y...

What “motivates” you? Is it being healthy, or being respected at work, or having a great family life? Is it something you’re trying to acquire, such as a really nice house, car, or surfboard? Today, Pastor John has an important reminder for you: your ultimate motivation must be living for your eternal destination. And while it may be interesting to talk about the Second Coming of Christ and some o...

When we look around at the world, we see a lot of dysfunction: nation against nation, people against people, and internally in our own selves. Does God care about this? Is He going to let things go on and on in this distressful state? Will bad people just keep getting their way and never face the consequences? Today, Pastor John answers these questions: God brought His judgment on the world before...

Since the time of the resurrection of Christ, a lot of years have passed. The world has seen decades and centuries come and go for almost two millennia. And yet, wasn’t there some promise that Jesus made about coming again? Where is He?? Today, Pastor John explains that this apparent “delay” shouldn’t be a surprise. Even as Peter was writing his second epistle, he predicted that people would start...

A lot of people want to “save the world.” But what that means varies quite a lot. To some, it means world peace between governments. Others are looking to create a sustainable, stable planetary environment. Today, Pastor John points to the only salvation that’s actually permanent: the eternal salvation of your soul. And that’s only available through The Way, The Truth, and The Life – Jesus Christ....

How do you know how to pray in the will of God? Maybe you’re thinking about taking a new job. Or, you’re trying to decide on a college or a place to live. According to Pastor John, today, there are a lot of things that you can – and should – pray about. But there’s one thing you should NEVER pray for – and that’s anything that directly contradicts what God has already said in the Scriptures. So wa...

One of the things that trips people up about Christianity is: “how can there be one God in three Persons?” And another is: “how can Jesus be fully God and also fully human?” So the question for you is: is this really important, or should you skip over this confusing part when you’re explaining Christianity to others? Today, Pastor John is unequivocal: the Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, an...

If you’ve listened to teaching about Christianity from public and private media, then you’ve heard many diverse interpretations of God’s Word. How can this be? Today, Pastor John shows that this is no surprise to God: there were false prophets in the Old Testament, and false teachers had appeared even during the writing of the New Testament. What can be tricky is when the same words are used, but...

Some things are subjective: what toppings do you like on your pizza? Which color car do you want to buy? Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? But other things are objective: the answer to a problem on your math test. The force of gravity. The speed of light. Today, Pastor John asks: Are you building your life on things that are objective or subjective? If your truth is based on your feelings...

People are always looking for security. They want to have a good job that they can count on. Their country must have a strong national defense so they’re safe from external enemies. A paid-off house, money in the bank, and good health – these are all things on which people build their lives. Today, Pastor John says: All of these things are unreliable. But there is one solid rock foundation that wi...