Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts

Christological Heresies Chris Hefner Docetism: Jesus only appeared to be a man Ebionism: denied the Incarnation: only a man in whom God worked mightily Arianism: God is unique; Jesus cannot be God; this heresy brought about the council of Nicea in 325 Appollinarianism: the Word became united with only a human body; restricted view of human nature Nestorianism: Jesus Christ is made up of two distin...

Title: Revelation and Response in Heaven-Oriented Worship Text: Revelation 4-5   Chris Hefner Revelation: Heaven-oriented worship centers on the Triune God Response: We seek to experience God through Christ by the Spirit Revelation: Heaven-oriented worship remains framed by the biblical storyline Response: We must adapt our beliefs and behaviors to the truths taught in Scripture Revelation: H...

Title: Worship in Thanksgiving Text: Psalm 100   Chris Hefner God is great, God is good, let us thank him for his good God is great enough to be our Shepherd God is good enough to be our Shepherd   Response to God’s Greatness and Goodness  Rejoice, Serve, Sing, Know, Praise, Thank   Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Marsh Lyall Testimony and Question/Answer Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Worship in Fear and Celebration Text: 2 Samuel 6   Chris Hefner Worship Experiences   Blessing Irreverence Fear Availability Obedience Celebration Resentment Service   Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Vince Adams Testimony and Question/Answer Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Worship as Doxology and Theology Romans 12:1-2 Chris Hefner   Aspects of Christian Worship   The expectation of Christian worship: present your bodies as living sacrifices The appeal to Christian worship: by the mercies of God The challenge of Christian worship: do not be conformed to this world The purpose of Christian worship: be transformed to Christ-likeness   Reach out to us vi...

Introduction to Christology Chris Hefner A General Outline of Christology Person of Christ Humanity Deity Key Doctrine: Incarnation Work of Christ Prophet Priest King Key Events: Crucifixion and Resurrection Apostle’s Creed: “I believe in … Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, conceived of the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary.” Nicene Creed: “one Lord Jesus Christ… …incarnate by the Holy Spiri...

Steve Melton Testimony and Question/Answer Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Worship the Triune God Text: John 4:16-26   Chris Hefner If we’re not careful, we’ll use worship tensions as an excuse for not confessing our own sins We need to remember that worship is not primarily about geography, form, or style, but relationship God pursues true worshipers who worship in spirit and in truth True worship always leads to Christ   Reach out to us via email at: i...

Church's Responsibility Chris Hefner Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Title: Worship in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Tad Craig Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Sin and the Problem of Evil and Suffering Chris Hefner Philosophical Options There is no god who is all powerful There is no god who is completely good. Good and evil are in tension Evil is an illusion The Bible is a theology book with theological propositions that do tangentially address philosophical questions like the problem of evil The Bible teaches that the fall of man explains evil and suff...

Title: Worship the God who Sings Zephaniah 3:17 ; Hebrews 2:10 -12 Chris Hefner The LORD delights in his people The LORD quiets his people The LORD exults over his people in song   Remember, our song is a response to the God who sings Rejoice in the God who quiets and sings over us Receive Jesus as Savior and Brother Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Doctrine of Original Sin Chris Hefner What is sin? Missing the mark (Rom. 5:12-6:1, 15) Trespass (Rom. 2:23; Gal. 3:19) Deviation from truth (Rom. 5:15, 17-18) Unwillingness to listen to truth (Rom. 5:19; 2 Cor. 10:6) Unrighteousness (Rom. 1:18; Col. 3:25) Ungodliness (Rom. 1:18; Titus 2:12) Lawlessness (2 Thess. 2:3; Titus 2:14) Ignorance (Eph. 4:18) Grievous wickedness (Rom. 1:29-31; 1 Cor. 5:8)...

Title: Worship the God of Salvation through Celebration Text: Exodus 15 Tad Craig God is victorious God is our strength God is personal and never ending God is our song   each out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Doctrine of Sin Chris Hefner Genesis 3 teaches that sin undermines God’s Word. When we undermine God’s Word, we are deceived. When deceived, we are tempted to pursue pleasure and fulfillment on our own, outside of God’s parameters. When we are deceived into sin, our sin results in us blaming others for our own flaws. Takeaways : Sin in the garden had immediate, catastrophic, cosmic, and eternal co...

Title: Worship in Holy Splendor Text: Isaiah 6 Chris Hefner God is more Holy than we imagine We are more sinful than we know Atonement is more costly than we admit Idolatry is more prevalent than we think Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Personhood & Identity Chris Hefner Because God created man in his own image, the biblical view of man is distinct and unique. Implications of Two Story Truth With personhood detached from biology, when a person “becomes human” matters more than when life is conceived When personhood is detached from biology, sex becomes an act without emotion or intimacy When personhood is detached from biolog...

Title: Worship through Jesus our High Priest Text: Hebrews 9    Chris Hefner We need Christ because our worship is imperfect apart from him We need Christ because our worship is only possible through him We need Christ because only his act of worship can rescue us from judgment    Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Doctrine of Man Chris Hefner What is lost if man has not been made in God’s image? Inherent dignity Inherent morality Cultural security What does it mean to be created in God’s image? Capacity for Rational Thought Capacity for Moral Choice Capacity for Artistic Creativity Capacity for Social Relationships Capacity for Humble Relationships God created man in his image for relationship and for rule...

Title: Worship Through Gospel Pictures Texts: 1 Corinthians 11:17 -34; 12:12 -15   Chris Hefner We observe the ordinances to reflect the gospel We observe the ordinances in obedience to Christ We observe the ordinances to express our commitment to the New Covenant community Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Theology Doctrine of God: Providence and Sovereignty Chris Hefner “ Providence refers to God’s preservation and government of creation “—Robert Letham, Systematic Theology God preserves creation through his providential rule God rules over all things and nations by his providence 1). Providence and theological/philosophical understandings Providence is not deism and not open theism 2). Providence...

Title: Worship Under Covenant Promise Text: Genesis 15   Chris Hefner Main Idea: The glory of God is revealed by Him initiating our redemption under his covenant promises that lead us to worship   Implications for Worship   The LORD initiates worship by his Word It is often our need that precipitates God’s intervention The LORD makes promises that only he can keep Our primary obliga...

God as Creator—Questions and Considerations 1). Why the doctrine of creation? Every worldview must answer the question of origin. Francis Schaeffer’s Four Options: “Once there was absolutely nothing and now there is something.” “Everything began with an impersonal something.” “Everything began with a personal something.” “There is and always has been a dualism.” 2). Why the biblical creation accou...