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Are YOU a heretic? The Temple, the Virgin Mary, and Jewish Misunderstandings
We’re back in John after an extended break, and once again we’ll discover some truth from the Bible alongside some church history and official doctrine. AND, since disagreement with official “orthodox” doctrine makes one technically a “heretic,” you might just discover today that you’re a heretic. I certainly am on those terms, and you’ll see…
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Spiritual Sleight of Hand – The forgotten name of God!
Everyone loves a good conspiracy story, maybe because it’s fascinating to think there could be hidden truth out there just waiting to be discovered. Sometimes the greatest truths are not the ones eternally unseen, but the ones long-forgotten. Like the name of God. In Episode 22, we’ll cover two quite masterful spiritual deceptions found in…
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I was WRONG! The first step toward wisdom is to admit that you don’t know everything.
Which of your theological convictions are you ABSOLUTELY certain of? Chances are good that someone else in this world is as ABSOLUTELY certain that you’re wrong (and that their opposing view is right). This is not to say that there is no truth, or that we can’t know truth, but rather that what is absolutely…
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Monotheism and Monogamy – Jesus quoted the Old Testament about divine beings!
“Everybody” knows that there isn’t a pantheon of gods gallivanting around the universe, right? Such an idea is in contrast with the major monotheistic religions of the world (and most importantly, Christianity). But when the Jews said “hear O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one,” (Deut. 6:4) did they mean there was…
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Water Become Wine – That day Jesus showed his glory by saving a party
Most Christians know that Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. You might have heard people discussing whether this passage is proof that it’s OK for Christians to drink alcohol, or arguing that the “wine” of those days wasn’t really intoxicating. Nevertheless, drunkenness is not the point here. John tells us that this was…
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Take Daily With Salt – Learning to discern what Jesus didn’t teach
You should not do everything written in your Bible. Some things in the Bible are described as happening, not as an example to follow, but either as a simple description of fact or even as a warning of what NOT to do. You should not assume everything you are led to infer from your Bible…
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What do You See?
Now that Jesus has been baptized, God has confirmed him as the Messiah, and John the Baptist has started telling people that he’s the “Lamb of God,” it’s about time Jesus called some disciples! As Jesus rounds up the first of the crew, we find these brand new followers full of an incredible array of…
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Ready, Fight! Pray like your life depends on it
It’s easy to pay lip service to the importance and power of prayer. When we get down to brass tacks, however, does our fervency and frequency of prayer reveal a heart that really expects little from prayer? Or, perhaps our common prayerlessness is simply a symptom of self-sufficiency and a lack of felt need? We…
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More Than Meets the Eye
Should we be familiar with the Testament of Levi? Why wasn’t Jesus called “the Bull of God who takes away the sins of the world”? How does Jesus fulfill the prophesies of Isaiah 42? How important is the Holy Spirit to the work of Jesus Christ? Today, we discover what John the Baptist had to…
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Fasting
Spiritual disciplines Americans usually enjoy: worship, rest, prayer, celebration, fellowship. Spiritual disciplines Americans sometimes enjoy: study, generosity, service, disciple-making. Spiritual disciplines Americans dislike: fasting, chastity, confession. Today we tackle fasting. It’s a real pity such a practice isn’t more common among us! Mentioned in the video: Derek Prince on the link between fasting and humbling…
