Mammoth Spring church of Christ

Episode 64 - When Does God Recognize A Marriage?

Digging back into the archives of FCGN, I found this article from September of 1981. It was written by Harold Turner and addresses a topic that is often very personal and has become controversial. The controversy comes not from what Jesus said, but from what men do with what He said. Give a listen!

Episode 63 - On Sin, Forgiveness, Mercy, and Hope

Psalm 130 is a beautiful and hopeful passage! Every person struggles with sin and the guilt that is associated with it. The psalmist gives us hope in this matter by discussing the nature of God and the redemption He offers. Give a listen!

Episode 62 - About Transubstantiation

That's a big word! Transubstantiation is the doctrine that, when the unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine are blessed by an ordained priest, they become the "real presence" of the body and blood of Christ. Does Scripture warrant this conclusion? Give a listen!

Episode 61 - Window-Dressing Phebe

This godly woman is often cited as "proof" that a female can serve as a deaconess in the church. Is there any evidence to warrant such a conclusion? Is that what Paul was teaching in Romans 16:1-2? Give a listen!

Episode 60 - Christians are not Sinners!

I suppose we've all heard Romans 3 read and then applied to Christians. That is a terrible use of that passage and a misunderstanding of what Paul was doing! Do Christians sin? Yes! Are they sinners? No! Those are two different questions and we need to understand that. Give a listen!

Episode 59 - From Heaven or From Men?

In our faith and practice, that it - what we believe and do in the name of God, can we find it in Scripture? Jesus asked this question to those who were questioning His authority n Matthew 21. This is a question that we should be asking too! Give a listen.

Episode 58 - Salvation is not by Anything Alone

A popular statement in the religious world is that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The question is, does the Bible teach that? Is salvation by anything alone? And, what does "alone" mean? Give a listen!

Episode 57 - Rising Up Early

There is a phrase in 2 Chronicles 36:15 and throughout Jeremiah. God was "rising up early" to send His prophets to His people. This episode examines that idea and makes some application to Christians today. Give a listen!

Episode 56 - The Church and Salvation

In this episode, I read an article from the March 1979 edition  of FCGN. There is a misconception that people have about the church and salvation. Namely, the a person can be saved apart from the church. What does the Bible say? Give a listen!

Episode 55 - A Pledge of Allegiance

As a US citizen, the "pledge" brings something very specific to mind. This episode is the result of an ongoing Bible study that I'm having with someone and some of the discussions we've had. Give a listen!