What Christians Should Know

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal makes plain a doctrine that many Christians struggle with: limited atonement, also known as definite redemption or definite atonement. God is sovereign, so He is in complete control of salvation. Therefore, by design, Jesus did not die for everyone just to make salvation possible—He di...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues to explain one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. We are enabled to respond to Christ with faith by grace and that grace also continuously works to sustain our faith. This lesson ends with a probing question: Considering that...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. This sets the stage for clarifying the fifth and final core doctrine of the Christian faith: that we are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Even more, the elect are...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies why the Resurrection of Christ is so important cognizant that in the Bible, resurrections were not new with Jesus. Also, he further explains the dual natures of Christ (one divine and one human in one Person) by referencing the Chalcedonian Creed of 451 A.D. Our Scripture foc...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith: (#3) the Cross and (#4) the Resurrection. In doing so, he explains what the Cross and the Resurrection mean and why they matter. He also clarifies what atonement is and the dual natures of Christ (divine and human). O...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith. The designation "five core doctrines" is man-made in order to help you understand what God is doing in salvation, to empower you to know what you believe and why, and to equip you to give a reason for the hope that is in...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the gospel in the same way the apostle Paul did: by telling us who the gospel is about, the Son of God. What does Jesus being the Son of God mean, and what is the precise definition of being the "only-begotten" Son? What is the doctrine of the Trinity, why is it impor...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal searches for, finds, and then explains, three biblical answers to why God promised the gospel in the Old Testament and then fulfilled in in the New Testament. Also discussed are the three uses of the Law and how the Law applies to us today. Finally, Dr. Sadaphal talks about what legali...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the gospel "promised beforehand" or the fact that Jesus was not a divine afterthought but instead was promised all through the Old Testament. In essence, the Bible has been proclaiming the same message from the beginning, and this message finds its fulfillment in Christ. Ou...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the gospel, or the "good news" of Jesus Christ. In constructing a proper understanding of why the good news is so good, he explains the depth, utter hopelessness of, and depravity of sin. The gospel subsequently reveals more than the means by which God forgives sins; it rev...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode further discusses the apostle Paul: Was he really an apostle cognizant of the fact that his path to the office was different than the other apostles? Does the office of apostle still exist today? That is to say, are there any modern (21st century) apostles? Also discussed are the origins of the "separated o...

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal warns believers that being overly concerned with doing "religious things" make actually be concealing an animosity toward God. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:28-29.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode discusses the biblical office of an apostle. What is an apostle? How did a man become one? What requirements did one need to meet to be an apostle? Are there any external signs that validate someone in this office? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:1.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that biblical faith never has its eyes closed. Rather, it always has its eyes open and fixed on its object: Jesus. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 2:1-11.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how adding an adjective (e.g., social, liberation, womanist) before the word gospel yields a product that is not in fact the biblical gospel. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:18-19.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode discusses the idea of being a slave ("bond-servant") of Christ Jesus. Dr. Sadaphal reclaims the word and corresponding relationship from modern aversions and sensibilities. Also discussed is the doctrine of calling (general and effectual).

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how the Bible guides us to pray for healing. He then cautions listeners on how not to pray. Our Scripture focus will be James 5:14-15.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal expounds one verse taken from the history of Judah's kings. There, God left His servant Hezekiah alone for a season in order to reveal something to him. The Lord may do the same for us here and now and it is important to have the proper biblical perspective. Our Scripture focus will be II Chro...

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode concludes the introduction to the series where Dr. Sadaphal talks about general considerations. He also answers the following questions: Why did Paul write Romans? What is in Romans? How is it organized? Who was Paul and who was the man he used to be (Saul)?

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal answers a listener question: Why is God ignoring my prayers for bodily healing? First, he explains what prayer is in general. Then, he provides strategies on what you can do for yourself and how you can help others who are faithfully praying in the midst of struggling with illness.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that for those who love God, all things do and will work together for good: this includes our failures that can have many positive long-term benefits. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 5:4-7.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode is an introduction to the series where Dr. Sadaphal talks about general considerations. He also answers the following questions: Why study Romans? How do we study it? What is Romans? To whom was it written? Why does it matter?

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains what real biblical love is. This love is biblical meaning it is very different from the modern conception of "love." Our Scripture focus will be I John 3:18.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal establishes that people are addicted to their smartphones. He then provides three ways that people can break that addiction. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 90:2. Link to Pew Research Study: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/28/10-facts-about-smartphones/ Smartphone Addiction Fact...

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that in addition to His special revelation in the Bible, God has also revealed Himself in creation. From this natural revelation, we learn more about our Maker and about ourselves. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:3-5.