The After Easter Podcast

God’s Word: Inspired & Inerrant 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 5:18, Titus 1:2   Main idea: God’s word is flawless and received from God.  God delivered a message to men for man (2 Timothy 3:16-17). God’s word is everlasting (Matthew 5:18). God’s word is truthful and perfect (Titus 1:2). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respo...

God’s Word: General & Special Revelation Psalm 19:1-4; Rom. 1:18–23; Acts 17:16–31 Main idea: God has revealed himself to us . General Revelation God reveals himself to us through creation (Psalm 19:1–4; Rom. 1:18–23). General Revelation: God reveals himself to us through conscience (Rom. 2:14–16). Special Revelation God reveals himself to us through communication (2 Pt. 1:20–21). God reveals...

The Revelation of Christ John 1:16–18 Main idea: The Word (Christ) makes the Father known.  Through Christ, we have received the gift of God’s fullness (1:16).  Through Christ, we have received the gifts of God’s grace and truth (1:17).  Through Christ, we have received the revelation of God (1:17). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.c...

The Incarnation of Christ John 1:10–15 Main idea: God became a man to offer salvation to all.  Through the incarnation, God came to dwell among men (1:14–15). God’s glory was revealed through the incarnation (1:14). Those who believe in the Christ-child become children of God (1:10–13). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respon...

The Illumination of Christ John 1:4-9 Main idea: Christ dispelled the darkness and revealed the truth.  The light eliminates darkness (John 1:5; Gen. 1:14–19). The Gospel is the light that reveals and erases sin (John 1:4, 9). The light guides us to God (John 1:4, 7). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbe...

The Preexistence of Christ John 1:1-3 Main idea: Christ is one with the Father and Holy Spirt, preexisting the incarnation.  Jesus existed before the incarnation (John 1:1–2). Jesus is intimate with God (John 1:1–3). Jesus, the Son, shares divinity with God, the Father (John 1:1–3). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: h...

Fruit Happens When We Pray Romans 12:12 Main idea: Prayer is essential and the best use of any given moment.  Prayer captures our imagination.  Prayer is fellowship with God in isolation.  Prayer changes our position. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbe...

Fruit Happens When We Love Romans 12:9–10, 13:8–10 Main idea: When we love, we serve.  Fruit happens when we love God (12:9, 13:8–10). We love God when we realize that he deserves our commitment / obedience . Once God has our love, he will also have our service. Fruit happens when we love people (12:9–10, 13:8). We love others when we realize that they are worth our time and effort. Once we love o...

Fruit Happens When We Serve Romans 12:3-21 Main idea: Serving produces fruit in us and around us.  When We Serve, We Grow (12:3–8).  When We Serve, Others Are Impacted (12:9–21)  When We Serve, We Serve Jesus (12:11). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbe...

Fruit Happens When We Worship Romans 12:1–2 Main idea: Worship is a lifestyle.  Worship happens when we cherish Jesus. Worship happens when we see God's blessings . Worship happens when we sacrifice our desires . ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellech...

Genesis: Man’s Effort and Its Result Genesis 11:1–32 Main idea: Apart from God, the effort of man leads to calamity.  Man sought to glorify himself (11:1–4). God protected man from himself (11:5-9). God extended man’s opportunity to return to him (11:10-32). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse....

Genesis: Salvation and Its Recipient Genesis 6:9–10:32 Main idea: God gives salvation to the obedient.  Obedience separates believers from an unbelieving world (6:9–22). Salvation is a result of God’s initiative (6:18, 7:1, 8:1, 9:8-17). Obedience identifies believers with Christ (6:18, 7:1, 9:9, 9:12). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechas...

Genesis: Hope and Its Source Genesis 5:1–6:8 Main idea: Our hope comes from God alone.  The image of God was carried on through humanity (5:1–32). The image of God was distorted by sin (6:1-6:7). God had a plan for redemption (6:8). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: ht...

This paper ponders the role that the Halw-Way Covenant may have played in the response to witchcraft in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

Genesis: Pride and Its Consequences Genesis 4:1-26 Main idea: Pride corrupts, but God restores.  God knows our hearts (4:1–7). Pride leads to more sin and its consequences (4:8-12). God cares for and protects the sinner (4:13–16). God brings good from evil (3:17–26). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbel...

Genesis: Sin and Its Remedy Genesis 3:1-24 Main idea: God secured victory over sin.  Temptation turns to sin (3:1–7).  Sin disrupts the relationship between God and man (3:8–10).  Correction leads to shame and evasion (3:11–13).  Sin leads to consequences (3:14–19).  God provides the opportunity for redemption (3:20-24). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church,...

A paper submitted to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in April of 2024. In this paper, I respond to academic accusations against John Calvin as a "witch-hunter" and discuss Calvinist's theology's role in hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.co...

Genesis: God’s Good Gifts Genesis 2:4-25 Main idea: God gave man an exalted position in creation.  God gave us the gift of Spirit (2:7). God gave us the gift of morality (2:15–19). God gave us the gift of companionship (2:20–24). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https...

Special guest preacher Dr. Archie England, professor of Hebrew at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give

Creation: Day Seven Genesis 2:1-3 Main idea: God ordained the blessing of rest.  God modeled rest for us (Gen 2:1-2). God ordered us to rest (Gen 2:3). In Christ, we find eternal rest (Matt 11:28). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connec...

Creation: Day Six Genesis 1:24–31 Main idea: God created man in his image.  God created animals to be overseen (1:24–25). God created man to rule (1:26–28). God created man to commune (1:28). God created man to work (1:29–30). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://...

Creation: Day Five Genesis 1:20-23 Main idea: God filled the earth with life.  God created life with purpose and order (1:20-21). God created life with pleasure (1:21). God created life with blessing (1:22). ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse....

Creation: Day Four Genesis 1:14–19 Main idea: God instigated time and banished darkness.  God gave us a measure of time (1:14) . God gave us a cycle of rejuvenation (1:15–16) . God eliminated darkness (1:17–19) . ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Connect: https://www.fbcbellech...

Creation: Day Three Genesis 1:9–13 Main idea: God commanded growth.  God created the foundation for life (1:9–10). God ordained reproduction and fertility (1:11). God designed cultivation (1:12–13). _______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Ba...

Genesis: Creation, Day Two Genesis 1:6–8 Main idea: God has perfect power and knowledge.  God’s knowledge exceeds ours (1:6).  God’s power is beyond our comprehension (1:7).  God is Lord over both the visible and the invisible (1:8). ______________________ To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcb...