Vertical Vision with Ernest Finklea

When a champion of atheism proclaims the value of Christianity, it should make us take notice and wonder why. As our world is spiraling out of control, people are seeing the value of Christianity. But what they need to see even more is the value and necessity of Jesus Christ. In today's episode, we will look at what it means to be a Christian so that we can be light in the world around us and show...

As Christians, we are ready to meet Jesus because we have put our trust in Him and what He did for us on the Cross. But will we be ready for Jesus to assess and reward the way we lived our lives? Today's episode addresses living in a way that stores up treasure in Heaven as Jesus told us to do.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the most important event in history. Check out today's episode to find out why.

The greatest commandment is for us to love the Lord with our whole being. But have you ever wondered why and how? This is what today's episode dives into.

Spiritual heart disease is similar to regular heart disease in that most people don't realize they have it even though it is impacting their quality of life. Today we will look at the cause and the cure for spiritual heart disease so that we can be better connected with Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

How do you live with Jesus when He isn't physically present? That's the topic of this week's episode.

Jesus said that He came to give us life and life in abundance. But at times, we may find ourselves wanting more out of our relationship with Jesus. In today's episode, we will look at a key element of having an abundant life in Christ. It is the element of sowing and reaping, what is being sown into our lives and what we are sowing into with our lives.

It's good to have ambition and we can be ambitious for many things. But the greatest ambition we can ever have is to please the Lord in everything we do. Why? Because His ways are the best ways and by walking in step with the Lord, we will enjoy blessings now and in Eternity.

At Christmas, we remember the birth of Jesus; the incarnation of the Son of God. Jesus came to deal with our sin and restore us to a relationship with God. In John's account of Jesus' birth in John 1:14, we see that Jesus came to dwell with us and have a relationship with us. Keeping Him at the center of our lives allows that relationship to flourish.

If you ever feel like your prayer life isn't very effective, today's episode will give perspective and encouragement to help you grow in your prayer life.

Today's episode is an overview of the book of Revelation and its relevance for us today.

This episode covers the books of 2 Timothy, 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John and Jude. The times were chaotic. The Church was undergoing heavy persecution and the Roman Empire was on the verge of civil war. These books of the Bible provided courage and comfort to the saints then and to us as well as we face the times we live in today.

The Christian life is intended to be a life of rest; and that rest is in Jesus Christ. We can rest in His finished work of salvation on the Cross. We can rest in His power, His faithfulness, His love, and so much more.

The city of Philippi was a Roman colony. Visiting there was almost as good as being in Rome. the language, culture, architecture and everything else was Roman. The book of Philippians has this as a backdrop to teach us that as Christians, we are citizens of Heaven. We are ambassadors. And as Philippi gave a good representation of Rome, the Church should give a good representation of Heaven.

The book of Ephesians has been called the Alps of theNew Testament. From its heights, we see the glory of God and the glory we possess in Christ.

Today, as has been the case throughout Church history, false doctrines have crept into the Church, weakening it by causing Believers to pursue things other than Jesus. The book of Colossians addresses false doctrines that devalue the Person and work of Jesus and exhorts us to hold fast to Jesus alone.

2 Corinthians and Romans are filled with encouragement and instruction about what Christ has done for us and how we can live to glorify Him and build one another up.

In today's episode, we examine the churches of Thessalonica and Corinth. One was beset by tribulation and persecution; the other by pride, self-centeredness, and progressivism. One was strong and loving; the other, weak and divisive. There is much for us to learn from them.

While it is known as the Acts of the Apostles, the book of Acts is really the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to those who believed in Him and Acts is the history of the Holy Spirit's work in the Church. He is still with us and in us today, and still empowers His people to live for Christ.

At the heart of the Gospel are the historical events of the crucifixion, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus. Jesus paid for our sin with His own life and rose from the dead as proof that our debt before God has been paid in full.

Last week, we learned that Jesus is our source for everything. Today, we learn why it is vital to be connected to Jesus, and how to do it.

Corrie Ten Boom made the statement that, "We realize that Jesus is all we need when Jesus is all we have." Today's study looks at how Jesus is the Source of everything we need.

Jesus teaches us to be and to make disciples. A disciple of Jesus is someone who patterns his or her way of thinking and living after the example and teaching of Jesus. It can be said that there are many converts and members in churches today; but disciples are few. Discipleship is a narrow road to walk, but we can do it in the power and grace of the Holy Spirit and enjoy a deeper relationship wit...

The Old Testament has a continuous thread, sometimes called the Scarlet Thread, and is ever pointing to Jesus. The New Testament begins with the declaration that salvation is found in Jesus alone. He is the promised King and Savior.

The Old Testament period is coming to a close and the stage is set for the coming of Jesus. A remnant of God's people have returned to Judah. The Temple and Jerusalem have been rebuilt. And God prepares to begin the next chapter in the redemption of humanity.