The Gospel Of Peace

In this powerful episode, Jerry Robinson confronts the uneasy marriage between modern Christian Zionism and the teachings of Jesus. Using 10 piercing questions rooted in the red letters of Scripture, Jerry invites listeners to reflect deeply on what it really means to follow the Prince of Peace. The Gospel of Peace with Jerry Robinson Rediscover the life, teachings, and nonviolent way of Jesus. Ex...

In this first episode of our new podcast series entitled "The Cross and the Sword," Jerry Robinson asks a bold question: Who would Jesus shoot? This episode challenges the popular belief that gun rights are God-given and takes a close look at Jesus’ teachings on violence, enemy love, and peace. Drawing on scripture and cultural critique, Jerry invites listeners to reconsider what it truly means to...

Jesus didn’t come to tweak your life. He came to confront and overthrow the empire to make way for the Kingdom of God. In this final episode of our "Gospel of the Kingdom" series, we get honest about what it means to follow Jesus in a world built on power, fear, violence, and domination. The Kingdom is more about allegiance than mere words. It’s about action. The Kingdom is lived, not just preache...

In this episode of the Gospel of Peace podcast, Jerry Robinson explores how the bold Kingdom message Jesus preached was slowly reduced to creeds, doctrines, and check-the-box religion. From the early church to Constantine, we trace how a living gospel became a list of beliefs, and why recovering the Kingdom message today matters more than ever. The Gospel of Peace with Jerry Robinson Rediscover th...

Jesus didn't say, "Believe in me so you can go to heaven." He said, "The kingdom of God is at hand—repent and believe the good news." In this episode, Jerry Robinson kicks off a new three-part series exploring the original gospel Jesus preached—the Gospel of the Kingdom. Discover how the modern church has reduced the message to sin management and afterlife insurance, and why reclaiming the kingdom...

Got questions about the atonement? In this bonus episode of The Gospel of Peace, Jerry Robinson returns to answer some of the most pressing questions that have come in since the release of our three-part series on the atonement. Questions like: Doesn’t Isaiah 53:10 say it pleased the Lord to crush Jesus? How do you reconcile Hebrews 9:22 with the idea that God doesn’t need blood to forgive? Isn’t...

Was the cross about punishment—or victory? In this third and final teaching in our series, Jerry Robinson explores how the cross was never about satisfying God's wrath, but about defeating the powers of sin, death, and darkness. Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of the early Church, this episode unpacks biblical alternatives to penal substitution, highlights the meaning of Christ’s resurrectio...

If Jesus had to die, whose idea was it—God’s or ours? Many Christians assume God required the crucifixion to satisfy divine wrath, but have you ever noticed how clearly the apostles place responsibility for Jesus’ death on humanity?  In Acts 2, Peter says explicitly, "you put him to death." Yet many believers still think God demanded Jesus’ murder. How could the murderers of Jesus possibly be fulf...

Why did Jesus have to die? For many of us, the answer seems simple. We’ve been told that Jesus died to pay for our sins or to take our punishment. But is that really the whole story? In this episode, we take a fresh look at the cross and explore whether we’ve misunderstood the reason for Jesus’ death. Was it about satisfying God’s wrath? Or was something deeper happening? Join me as we rethink the...

Who is my neighbor? That’s the question a lawyer asked Jesus, and His answer was nothing short of revolutionary. In this episode of The Gospel of Peace, we dive deep into the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus uses it to break down social, religious, and cultural barriers to love. We’ll explore how true neighborly love goes beyond comfort and convenience, calling us to extend mercy even t...

What if the cross of Jesus wasn’t about appeasing a wrathful God, but about exposing the futility of violence and revealing the unstoppable power of love? In this episode of The Gospel of Peace podcast, we explore how Jesus overcame evil—not through retaliation, but through self-giving love. The crucifixion was humanity’s ultimate act of violence, yet God’s response was forgiveness, reconciliation...

In this third episode of the Gospel of Peace podcast, entitled “Reading the Old Testament in Light of Christ,” unpack the idea that the Old Testament can only be truly understood when viewed through the lens of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever wrestled with the contrast between the seemingly violent God of the Old Testament and the nonviolent love of Christ, this episode is for you. The Gospel of Peac...

In this second episode of the Gospel of Peace podcast, titled “The God Who Forgives: How Jesus Transformed Our Understanding of Mercy,” we dive deep into one of the most powerful—and sometimes challenging—aspects of the Christian faith: forgiveness. We explore how Jesus’ life and teachings reveal a God whose mercy knows no limits, and how we’re called to live out that same grace, even when it’s ha...

In this inaugural episode of The Gospel of Peace, Jerry Robinson dives into a foundational and transformative truth: God looks like Jesus. For centuries, humanity has wrestled with questions about God’s true nature. Is He angry, vengeful, or distant? Or is He something entirely different? Join Jerry as he unpacks how Jesus reveals the heart of God—not as a wrathful deity waiting to punish, but as...

In this episode of the True Riches podcast, Jerry Robinson continues the crucial discussion on the intersection of faith and firearms. Drawing from profound stories of nonviolent resistance during World War II, Jerry challenges the theological belief that the right to bear arms is God-given. He explores the concept of spiritual weapons, God's nonviolent nature, and the significance of Jesus as the...

Welcome friends, to another episode of the True Riches podcast.  In this episode, we begin a crucial and timely series titled 'God and Guns.' In this first part, we'll delve into the complex and often controversial topic of guns in the context of our faith. Whether you are wrestling with questions about self-defense, seeking to understand the true nature of discipleship, or simply curious about a...

Whether you're grappling with questions about the nature of God, seeking to deepen your understanding of nonviolence, or looking for ways to actively embody the teachings of Jesus in your daily life, this new teaching offers both inspiration and practical guidance. Join us as we explore how the steadfast love of God not only anchors us in times of change but also empowers us to be agents of His un...

In this pivotal session, we delve into one of Jesus' most radical teachings: "Love Your Enemies." We explore the transformative power of responding to hostility with compassion and forgiveness, reflecting the boundless love of God. Through profound discussions and challenging questions, we uncover the practical application of this teaching in our daily lives, learning how to navigate conflicts and...

In a world rife with violence and conflict, our new "The Gospel of Peace" teaching series serves as a light in the present darkness that can lead us back to the heart of Jesus's teachings on nonviolence. Jerry Robinson, an author, speaker, and Bible teacher, takes you on a profound journey through Scripture, challenging prevailing notions of violence in Christianity and uncovering the deep, peace-...

In a world rife with violence and conflict, our new "The Gospel of Peace" teaching series serves as a light in the present darkness that can lead us back to the heart of Jesus's teachings on nonviolence. Jerry Robinson, an author, speaker, and Bible teacher, takes you on a profound journey through Scripture, challenging prevailing notions of violence in Christianity and uncovering the deep, peace-...

Ever wondered what Just War Theory is all about? Well, we've got you covered! In a nutshell, Just War Theory is a set of ethical principles used to assess the morality of using military force. But here's the kicker—we need to explore it from a critical perspective, especially for those of us who strive to follow Christ's teachings of peace. Related Video: Just War Theory vs Jesus Christ https://ww...

“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:12) Has your love grown cold? The love of many has grown cold in America (and around the world,) which explains why so many today prefer hatred of enemies over Christ’s law of enemy love. Enemy love is an unpopular message both in the pews and the pulpits. (Let alone outside the four walls of the church.) When we h...

In this latest episode, Bible teacher/author Jerry Robinson explores the profound and often misunderstood teaching of Jesus on turning the other cheek. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus famously issued this radical command to all who would follow Him: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on...

What does the Bible say about good and evil? In this next video episode of the Rethink series, teacher/author Jerry Robinson tackles the topic of good and evil. Jerry begins with a basic review of God's good creation to reveal that God only does and makes "good" things. Next, he examines the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and provides a simple, but often overlooked, explanation for what th...

One of the greatest questions that faced the early church was whether Christians could join the military and participate in war. When the question of Christians joining the military and using the sword arises, inevitably someone will turn to Matthew 8:5-13 where Christ publicly praises the faith of a Roman centurion (soldier) who requests a miracle. Put simply, the Centurion’s “faith” coupled with...