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Episode 69 - The Canon of Scripture (Part 4) and Further Internal Evidence

It is interesting to notice, as you read the New Testament, that there are several times when the writer acknowledges that there were other writings being done in the first century. What sets the 27 books apart from these others? Did the writers of the New Testament understand that they were writing Scripture? Give a listen!

Episode 68 - The Canon of Scripture and Further Internal Evidence (Part 3)

Jesus and the apostles made constant appeals to "the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms" (Lk. 24:44) and called them "Scripture." The internal evidence for the authority of the Old Testament is abundant! Give a listen!

Episode 67 - The Canon of Scripture and Internal Evidence (Part 2)

As we continue to think about the Scriptures, this episode begins to consider the internal evidence of the inspiration and authority of the Bible. As a Christian, I will always appeal to the authority of the word of God. While there is much external evidence for the Scriptures, we start by looking internally. Give a listen!

Episode 66 - The Canon of Scripture (Part 1)

With this episode, I start a series to consider how we got the Bible. This is material that I'm teaching on Sunday nights at Mammoth Spring. I hope this series helps to build your faith in the inspiration and completeness of the word of God. Give a listen!

Episode 65 - God‘s Family Plan

The church is made up of homes and the word of God reveals a very simple plan for marriage and the home. In this episode, I read an article from 2016 that discusses three points in connection with God's design for the home. Give a listen!

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!