Mammoth Spring church of Christ

Episode 39 - About an Overemphasis on Baptism

A charge leveled against churches of Christ is that the subject of baptism is emphasized too much. The church is also accused of a "works based" salvation. Are these accusations true and does the Bible have anything to say about the necessity or lack of necessity of baptism in salvation? Give a listen!

Episode 38 - The Timing and Nature of the Day of Judgment

Acts 17:30-31 gives great insight to the final day - the day of judgment. There are many passages in the NT that discuss the timing and nature of "that day." Give a listen!

Episode 37 - About our Mortal Bodies

There are a few passages that contain the word "mortal" (Rom. 6:12; 8:11; 1 Cor. 15:53-54; 2 Cor. 4:11; 5:4). In this episode we discuss what it means to have a mortal body and what the Christian should do in response as we live "in hope" of the resurrection from the dead. Give a listen!

Episode 36 - About Making Friends and Being One

The book of Proverbs is full of Holy Spirit inspired directives on friendship. I look at several passages in Proverbs that should guide us in being a friend and making friends. Give a listen!

Episode 35 - God‘s Faithfulness and the Land Promise

This is a discussion of the promise given to Abram that he would "go to a land" that God would show him (Gen. 12:1). There are some who believe that the fulfillment of this promise is yet in the future. It is taught that Jesus will come back to earth and the descendants of Abraham will, at that time, be restored to their land. Is that what the Bible teaches? Give a listen!

Episode 34 - About Daniel‘s Cogitations

This podcast addresses a vision Daniel had (Dan. 7) and how it is related to the Kingdom of God. Part of his vision was the Son of Man going to the Ancient of Days and receiving a kingdom. What does it all mean? Give a listen!

Episode 33 - About the Afterlife, Sheol and Hades

The Bible talks about going into the grave, and the pit, and hell. We read of a man who went to a place of comfort and another who went to a place of torment (Lk. 16:19-31). Give a listen!

Episode 32 - God‘s Faithfulness and the Seed Promise

This episode discusses and article written in FCGN by Brock Kendall, who preaches for the church of Christ in Harrisburg, AR. The faithfulness of God is on full display as you trace the "Seed promise" from Abram, to Isaac, to Jacob in the book of Genesis. It is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. Give a listen!

Episode 31 - More on ”The Gift Of...”

This episode is a response to an email I received asking for some clarification. I did an episode called "The Gift of" and this serves as a bit of a deeper dive into that subject. Give a listen!

Episode 30 - I Believe in the Faithfulness of God

God made some very specific promises to Abram as recorded in Genesis 12:1-3. As you read through Genesis, you will see the development of the fulfillment of them. One thing we learn is this - God is faithful! Give a listen.