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Dr. C. H. E. Sadaphal
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Is your family perfect? Of course not.
Is there someone in your family that rubs you the wrong way? Probably.
Everyone can relate to the standout characters in their household, so when reading about a dysfunctional Old Testament family (where everyone is behaving badly) many can relate.
In this podcast Dr. Sadaphal will analyze four members of one family (Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau) and explain that when it comes to the transmission of the covenant promise, everyone is to blame. The only One who is blameless and innocent is the Lord.
The great hope for all believers is that your sin cannot derail God's gracious purpose for your life.
There are many doctrines in the Bible, and there are many concepts and ideas that remain difficult to understand. Yet what is never confusing or hard to comprehend is a good old-fashioned story about two brothers. And so, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will talk about the doctrine of election (or God choosing people to be saved), which will be made simple and clear through an Old Testament narrative about Jacob and Esau.
Abram went off course and fled away from the place God told him to go. He ended up failing the test in Egypt but was able to go back and pick up where he left off. Going back to square one means going back the only valid object of faith: God Himself. The good news for all God's children is that even when we fail we cannot fall because Christ is forever Risen.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus famously tells His disciples to "turn the other cheek." What did the Lord mean by that? Is this an invitation for all Christians to remain passive victims of abuse? Is this teaching permanent non-resistance against violence? Is this an absolute prohibition against defending yourself in light of the sinful aggression of others? Or, does the Lord perhaps have another intent in His teaching?
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will exposit Matthew 5:39 in an attempt to help you think and act biblically. Devoting attention to a proper understanding of the Lord’s words is crucial because this text is commonly misunderstood.
The great hope that the doctrine of providence gives you is that right now and every moment from now on, the Lord isn’t far away and disinterested. Instead, He is actively weaving His fingers through the fabric of reality to bring all things together for good for those who love Him.
So what is divine providence and how does it apply yo your everyday life? In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal provides 20 observation on providence based on the narrative of Abraham's servant, Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal exposits the Scriptures and shares what he calls Abraham’s secret or the knowledge of God’s future plans that nudged him forward at Mount Moriah, where Isaac was to be sacrificed.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal invites you to consider Lot, Abraham’s nephew. Lot lived with his daughters in the ancient city of Sodom, a place well known for its godlessness and immorality. Lot was not immune to his environment; the pagan society in which he lived impacted him negatively. Hence, when we consider Lot, we are in essence embarking on a path of self-reflection where you begin to consider how the world in which you live impacts how you think and what you do.
As you meditate on Lot’s example, ask yourself, “How does the story of Lot speak to me today? How does the nation, culture, city, town, or village in which I live persuade me to think and act like society at large? How am I like Lot?”
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will answer two listener questions. First, Philomena asks, “Why are human beings not satisfied?” Second, Thomas asks, “These days I am talking to an atheist about God. How can I convince him about the existence and meaning of God?”
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The question Dr. Sadaphal will answer in this episode is, "What does the apostle Paul mean when he writes that 'all Israel will be saved'?”
Is he implying that all ethnic descendants of Abraham (past, present, and future) will become born again? Is he indicating that at some point in the future, there will be a national conversion of Israel? Or, is the apostle referring to something entirely different with his statement about all Israel being saved?
Get clarity and meaningful answers about what the New Testament means when it speaks of the, "Israel of God."
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will use the story of Abram in Genesis 12 to provide biblical support for the claim that faith never has all the answers. Truly, what is not meant by that statement is that faith is blind, uninformed, or unreasonable, or that faith has reason to doubt. Biblical faith is always certain about God, His Word, and His trustworthiness. After all, faith is real and legitimate because of its object, Christ, who is eternal and does not change. Faith is, however, seldom certain about all things.
Never having all the answers does not mean that you are in some way deficient or intellectually impaired; rather, it means you are humble enough to know that you are not God, and thus, you will never have all the answers.
The believer ought to find comfort that even Abram, the father of the faithful, did not have all the answers. He did not know where was being led but trusted the One who was leading.
With all the crises happening in our time, I believe it is becoming more and more apparent to many in the secular world that a godless worldview is progressively revealing itself as bankrupt. What I mean by that is, I think individuals all over the globe are seeing signs of the world self-destructing all around them, but the world offers no concrete solutions other than the march toward chaos. I think many across the globe are beginning to see that when their hope is built on something here and now, their foundation is shifting sand.
So, what does any of this have to do with the Scriptures? Simple: There is no progress without God.
Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 11:1-9.
God's patience flows outward from His mercy. Thus, because is merciful, He tempers His wrath with restraint so that many will come to repentance. The Lord is patient because He is powerful; it is only the weak who cannot control themselves and allow their rage to boil over.
What is a firearm? It is a type of weapon, like a pistol or a rifle, from which a bullet is fired by means of gunpowder. Is it biblical for a Christian to own or use firearms? In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will answer this question.
If God isn’t in charge of your salvation, then who is?
That is to say, if someone were to believe that God is not sovereign in salvation, then that means God is not God. By implication that means you are in charge of your salvation, since you are the one who is in ultimate control of your eternal destiny.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will provide a brief explanation of the doctrine of the sovereignty of God. Specifically, he will exposit the Scriptures to explain that God is sovereign in salvation. Finally, he will take the idea than man is sovereign in salvation and then take that argument all the way to its natural conclusion: that idea does not lead to freedom or hope but only utter ruin and despair.
When I say “alien,” what most people tend conjure up in their heads are images of Martians, little green men or odd-looking, super-intelligent beings from another planet. Yes, aliens are far more of a cultural phenomenon than a major biblical talking point, but in this podcast Dr. Sadaphal will provide answers to two questions: One, what does the Bible have to say about aliens? Two, are they real, secular hocus-pocus, or does the Bible suggest that so-called extraterrestrials are something far more sinister than non-humans from other planets?
This episode was prompted by a listener question. Stephen actually asked three interrelated questions. The first was, “In Luke 8:12, Jesus describes a type of person who hears the Word and then the devil snatches it away so that they do not believe and are not saved. The implication seems to be that if the devil did not snatch it away, the person would believe and be saved. How do we make sense of this category of person given total depravity?”
Question number two was, “An extension of this question would be: why does the devil need to do any work to prevent a person from believing, if the human heart is already predisposed against the truth?”
And question number three was, “If this category of person is part of the elect, why does God allow the devil to prevent their salvation?”
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal answers all three questions. He also explains who Jesus is, what a parable is and some general principles of proper Bible interpretation.
This present spiritual war isn't new in that the struggle began in the Garden of Eden by means of a weaponized lie. Satan’s plan, of course, was to persuade Adam and Eve to believe his lie so that they would stop trusting God. His plan worked, and his strategy has remained unchanged since the Garden: to provide a deceptive alternative to God’s truth so that people can believe in something else in place of God. Hence, there has been a conspiracy against God’s truth since the beginning of time. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will expose three specific, modern manifestations of this conspiracy so that the people of God will be forewarned and thus forearmed. These three specific manifestations are State soteriology (or the government will save you), climate change and the digitization of life.
The Scripture focus will be II Corinthians 10:3-6.
We live in an age of increasing anxiety, uncertainty and doubt. This means people are more receptive to believing in conspiracy theories because—at least superficially—said explanation provides the comfort of some mental security in an uncertain world. And, if a person can explain why bad things are happening, it outwardly gives them some sense of control over the uncontrollable.
Consequently, the question Dr. Sadaphal will answer in this episode is: How does a student of God’s Word navigate a world seemingly overflowing with so-called conspiracies and conspiracy theories? That is, at times we are bombarded with so much information, it is becoming more difficult to arrive at a reasonable conclusion. One person’s truth is another’s conspiracy theory and one person’s firmly-held belief is regarded by another as based on faulty information. So, what is child of God to do? The answer is go straight to God’s Word.
Faith becomes unbelief whenever a disastrous theological error occurs: when the doctrine of justification (how a person is saved) is confused with the doctrine of sanctification (how an already saved person matures). We are not justified by faith alone and then become more like Christ by our works; that is Roman Catholicism, not biblical Christianity. Confusion of these two doctrines can lead sincere Christians down a road of despair and doubt; it also turns the pure gospel into an anti-gospel of works.
Accordingly, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will discuss salvation, sanctification, the difference between the two and the dangers of getting them confused. He also exposits Romans 6 in order to discern God's way of becoming more like Christ.
The question of the eternal destiny of unborn children presents us with a profound theological challenge: Do all unborn children go to heaven?
In this episode Dr. Sadaphal will guide you through the Scriptures to demonstrate one way of arriving at a reasoned conclusion to the question through biblical reflection. The true value of this exercise arises not from the passive reception of an answer but from witnessing one approach of "searching the Scriptures" through which you can develop sound biblical answers to all your tough questions.
Our Scripture focus will II Samuel 12:16-23.
Christ, understanding the myriad challenges and concerns we might face—be it health, finances, or our general safety and security—offers guidance for combating anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount. What Jesus makes clear is that the root of the problem is not worry; rather, it is unbelief. Therefore, the legitimate cure for anxiety is a spiritual matter of faith.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal performs an exposition of Matthew 6:25-34 and provides three practical applications on how you can apply the Scriptures in pursuit of a Holy-Spirit mediated, worry-free life.
In this special episode, Dr. Sadaphal shares three biblical observations on the current crisis in the Middle East.
In Luke 15, Jesus tells a famous parable. Said parable tends to be best known by the name, “The Prodigal Son.” Yet, what is evident is that the central character of the story is the not the son who returns, but rather the father who lovingly demonstrates unmerited favor to both of his sons. Accordingly, in the episode, Dr. Sadaphal will extract theological lessons and practical applications from the parable of the “Loving Father.” This wonderful story highlights divine love, forgiveness and joy over the lost who are found.
In Exodus, Moses understood that in order to be a shepherd to the Hebrews and stand before a holy God, he would need a special outpouring of grace. Moses will then go on to ask the Lord, “Please, show me Your glory!” (Exodus 33:18). What happens next is telling. Moses says, “Show me your glory” and how does God respond? He says something. Hence, we see God with our ears.
Consequently, in this episode, learn three specific ways that God reveals His glory through His Word.
Giving thanks or thanksgiving has power because it is a self-denying grace; it sets the mind and heart of the creature on the kindness of the Creator. Consequently, for the one whose lips are dripping with thanks, his heart will be filled with blessings. Accordingly, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal seeks to stir your soul to thankfulness by bringing three observations from Scripture to your attention. These observations testify to the power of thanks.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal recalls the events leading up to the conversion of his father-in-law, who was born again in the last few weeks of his life. Dr. Sadaphal subsequently mines wisdom from the experience of the death of a loved in order to provide five penetrating life lessons. Truly, the living take death to heart for the end of all people increases our receptivity to God while muting all those other things that don't ultimately matter.
Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 7:1-2.
One of the basic foundations of human behavior is the ability to discern between right and wrong, between good and evil. Without this fundamental distinction, society would degenerate into chaos. So, in this episode, we will answer a few questions: What is morality? What must be true for morality to be meaningful now? What is the origin of morality: is it transcendent, or the product of human culture? And finally, do right and wrong tell us anything about either the existence or non-existence of God?
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John 3:16 is important because it communicates God’s disposition toward the world. Having a true biblical understanding of God’s heart towards sinners is not just a therapeutic exercise that soothes guilty feelings or imparts false hope. Rather, a true biblical understanding of God’s disposition toward sinners is the Christian’s only hope in the midst of their spiritual weariness and burdens.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal challenges Christians to think about their relationship to modern technology because in his view, the technologies that we use are quickly becoming an ecosystem that we can’t escape. Consequently, he equips listeners with the biblical foundation necessary to answer the following question: Can I find a life of faith within a world of amplified human possibility?
In addition, Dr. Sadaphal will also help you to construct a basic biblical worldview of AI so that whatever path the future takes, you will be equipped with guiding principles. Finally, he explains the secular worldview behind transhumanism and the implications of this ideology for the person who seeks to think and act biblically.
This is a replay (November 2018) of one of the most downloaded episodes in the 8-year history of the WCSK podcast. This "short" answers a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal asks, "If the gospel tells the story of the 'good news' then how does the story end?" What is the ultimate conclusion of our Christian experience? What is the point of everything? Our Scripture focus will come from Romans 5:6-11.
Likely, right now there are a few things consume your attention. There are likely a few things that you are concerned about, that cause you to worry or that burden your soul. These things—or thing—may reign over you to the point where it seems really, really big and everything else in your life relatively seems really, really small. Let me then ask you a question: is the thing that holds the deed to your heart God? Because what the Word of God tells us is that God is of first importance.
In this episode, be illuminated by the biblical reality that God is of first importance. Gain insight into the pleasure and contentment of holiness. Learn that when God is of secondary importance, all that results for the Christian is a lack of joy and a fruitless, miserable life.
Two thousand years ago, an angel preached a sermon of "good news of great joy" to unsuspecting shepherds. In that sermon, he communicated who the Prince of Peace is, why He was born, what He came to do, and why the birth of the Messiah was the day when true heavenly joy was born. The good news of great joy that our Deliverer has arrived and shall live forever. Once God became a Man, the Lord will forever be united with him.
Is there a sin that is so heinous and egregious that the one who commits it is not and shall never be forgiven? The Bible speaks of only one such sin, called the unforgiveable sin. The matter is clearly an important one for the Lord saw it necessary to mention it three times in the New Testament: in Matthew 12:22-32, Mark 3:28-30, and Luke 12:8-10. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will explain what the unforgiveable sin is and what it is not. The great hope for any Christian is that if you are worried if you have committed it, you can be certain you are not guilty of it. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 12:22–32.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal equips Christians to think and act biblically when it comes to living amidst the tension of two kingdoms: of God and of the world. Specifically, he uses Dr. Sam Waldron's book, Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, as a foundation and guide to develop answers to five more critical questions:
(1) What is the specific sphere of the State’s authority?
(2) How does the Christian respond when the State exceeds its lawful jurisdiction?
(3) How should the Christian think about the State: positively, negatively or neutral?
(4) How should the Church engage the State?
(5) In the United States, does Romans 13 guide us on how to vote?
Gain crucial perspectives for both the Church and the individual Christian as they navigate through the perplexing ethical and societal questions that have recently emerged that have put Christ and compliance in opposition.
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In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal equips Christians to think and act biblically when it comes to living amidst the tension of two kingdoms: of God and of the world. Specifically, he uses Dr. Sam Waldron's book, Political Revolution in the Reformed Tradition, as a foundation and guide to develop answers to five critical questions:
(1) Where does the government come from?
(2) What is a civil authority called to do?
(3) Does the Bible support or prohibit political revolution?
(4) What is the relationship between subordination to civil magistrates and obedience to the same authorities?
(5) Does Romans 13 call us to obey the government blindly in all situations?
Gain crucial perspectives for both the Church and the individual Christian as they navigate through the perplexing ethical and societal questions that have recently emerged that have put Christ and compliance in opposition.
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The Christian is saved by faith and then lives by faith, which is distinguished from the life of sight. Of course, the life of “sight” is not limited to literal eyesight but refers to what is natural and earthly. Sight is a gift the Lord has provided to all human beings regardless of their election. Sight is not therefore to be rejected, but a man of faith understands that his decisive trust is not in an earthly gift. By contrast, natural men are content to live a life of sight without God. They live like practical atheists and ultimately trust what they think, experience, sense or feel. Indeed, they may have faith, but that faith is in something natural: their sight. In contrast, the Christian lives by his faith in Christ.
In this episode, learn three practical applications of what it means to live by faith in distinction to living by sight.
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and one of the many gifts that the Holy Spirit graces to us through sanctification. So how does a Christian improve their joy? Well, because joy is a fruit of the Spirit, the source of joy is God. No one can fake joy or produce it by themselves.
Still, Colossians 1:11–12 tells us something interesting: that joy has specific ingredients. Yes, joy is a fruit, but the tree that produces the fruit of joy takes root in particular soil. That soil has two crucial ingredients: perseverance and patience. So you can’t have joy without its crucial ingredients.
In this episode get a clear biblical understanding what joy is, how God cultivates it, and how faith is the instrument by which God strengthens us with joy.
John Owen once wrote, "Be killing sin or sin will be killing you." So, every true Christian will be killing sin. But how? How does a Christian kill sin according to the Scriptures? These are the questions Dr. Sadaphal will provide answers for in this episode.
The hope for any child of God is that after Yahweh saves a person, He does not leave them alone. He stays with them and perseveres them until the end. Some of the wonderful treasures the Lord has provided for your sanctification are the promises of God. The Holy Spirit works through the divine promises and cooperatively enables and empowers you to mortify sin. Hence, a crucial key to a believer’s sanctification are the promises of God. The power of the promises are made manifest when a Christian trusts the promise-Maker, God, who has sent the Holy Spirit who work in and on us to fulfill those promises, making us more like Jesus.
Our Scripture focus will be II Peter 1:4.
King Ahab and Queen Jezebel are two historical monarchs who appear in the narratives of the Old Testament. Ahab is best known for his failure to lead and his open endorsement of idolatry. Jezebel is best known for her bad behavior unbecoming of a queen, so much so that calling a woman a “Jezebel” is equivalent to using profanity in Christian circles.
Now, why is it important for us to study Bible characters who have been dead for thousands of years? Because the spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are alive and well today whenever we see power acting with an arrogant, presumptuous security in which it treads beneath its feet all divine and human rights.
In this episode gain a biblical understanding of these two spirits and how this wisdom applies to your everyday life in the family, in the world, and in the church.
The serpent tempted our first parents (Adam and Eve) by nudging them to doubt the love of God. Satan overthrow all of humankind in Adam, and he continues to try and overthrow you one by one. What is one way to resist? Do not doubt the love of God. No one loves humanity like the Lord, and no one will care for His children like our Heavenly Father. God is good, gracious, tender, kind and loving to His children.
This episode offers encouragement for the weary Christian: always remember the beautiful, magnificent and eternal love of God. Allow your mind to be saturated with the memories of the kind, good works that God has continually wrought for His people. Allow your heart to be warmed by the hopeful truth that all human history will culminate in the triumph of the Lamb and that all those for whom He died will reign with Him in an unshakeable, eternal kingdom. In that kingdom, we won’t forget the tears we shed in the past. Instead, the elect will experience such a weight of glory that all our former troubles will feel like a feather in comparison (II Corinthians 4:17). Those who mourn will be comforted, because it is God Himself who will wipe away all the tears from our eyes (Revelation 21:4). Never forget the beautiful love of God, because all those whom loves, He will love forever and His love is unchanging forever.
This heart-warming realization has three practical applications for our everyday lives.
Now, in the spring of 2022, the world is a very different place compared to where it was before the worldwide outbreak of a novel virus two years ago. For many individuals the way they think about public health, personal health, sickness and personal hygiene has radically changed. The question now becomes, is that change in thinking a good thing or a bad thing? Is that change in thinking closer in line with God’s truth or farther away from divine principles? Good medicine follows God’s prescriptions, so learn how to think and act biblically when it comes to taking responsibility for your health and the well-being of those whom you love.
The Reformation axiom, "Scripture interprets scripture" speaks to the idea that when interpreting the Bible, we allow God to speak for Himself by using His own words. This is a faithful approach that enables the Christian to rightly handle the Word of Truth. If Scripture does not interpret scripture, then something else will: for example, personal desire, a political ideology or ignorance. This is an unfaithful approach that emboldens the wicked to pervert the Word of the Truth.
How then can a Bible student be faithful and discern what God is trying to say in His Word? By sticking close to three basic principles of Bible interpretation. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal will discuss all three.
Scripture teaches us that God never wastes pain. Meaning, the Lord always uses the pain of trials and adversity to accomplish His purposes. And what are His purposes? His glory and our good. Yes, pain hurts, but only a gracious God who is in complete control of all things can bring out a transcendent good from pain, hurt and sorrow. We therefore do not rejoice because it hurts; instead we rejoice over what God is going to do with that hurt.
Our Scripture focus will be James 1:2-4.
In this special Christmas edition of WCSK, you will hear a sermon from Dr. Sadaphal preached in December 2018. In this message, learn what Christmas is really about. Our Scripture focus will be from Luke 1:26-33. There, the angel Gabriel tells the virgin Mary that she will conceive a baby boy in her womb. The angel also makes five prophecies about baby Jesus that look into His life, His public ministry and to the end of time. Jesus is the Son of the Most High then, now and forever.
In this special Christmas edition of WCSK, you will hear a sermon from Dr. Sadaphal preached in December 2017 titled, "The Day Joy Was Born." Christmas is a time where many things are celebrated, but the real meaning of Christmas is bigger than trees, gifts or any natural festivities. In this sermon, learn who the Prince of Peace is, why He was born, what He came to do, and why the birth of the Messiah was the day when true heavenly joy was born. Our Scripture Focus will be Luke 2:8-14
In today's episode we define and unpack the biblical doctrine of providence, or the fact that God provides for His creation. Our launching point for this discussion comes from the Old Testament book of Esther where the Lord orchestrates a marvelous deliverance for His people despite the threat of their extermination. The power of providence is that a proper understanding of this doctrine solidifies hope, strengthens perseverance and opens the Christian's eyes to God's perfect timing and all-sufficient provision in fulfilling His plans.
Specifically, the Book of Esther illuminates three points about the power of providence: one, that in His providence, God places His agents in suitable situations for doing His work. Two, in His providence, God restrains His enemies so that His work is accomplished. Three, in His providence, the Lord tests His people.
In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal continues to provide listeners with a biblical framework on how to think about innate human freedom.
Here, he develops biblical answers to the questions: What happens when one person’s freedom to choose comes in conflict with another person’s conscience? What is the amicable solution? In particular, he applies the answers to these questions to the issue of individual autonomy and vaccination. That is, cognizant that all people have bodily autonomy and freedom to choose, what is the loving thing to do when my choice bothers the conscience of my neighbor? If given the option to vaccinate, would it be loving to sacrifice my medical freedom for the sake of my neighbor? How can a person who declines vaccination (against anything) respond to being called irresponsible, selfish, foolish and a threat to others? Are those who decline arrogantly and brazenly exercising their “freedom” at the expense of those around them? And, if my free choice conflicts with the will of an organization or the State, does that entity have a right to impose a vaccine mandate?
This episode provides clarity and meaningful answers to these questions.
This episode makes a theological argument for the inherent freedom of all human beings: this includes, but is not limited to, freedom of thought, freedom of speech and freedom of choice.
A proper biblical understanding of human freedom is necessary cognizant of many sweeping changes in our world where people have lost (or are losing) their ability to think critically with the full breadth of information, to speak out in dissent or to make their own uncoerced life choices. Dr. Sadaphal provides clarity for believers who need a biblical framework to understand how God made people to live and how that plays out in the midst of living under a godless secular authority that forces people to live how it wants.
What is at stake is more than (for example) freedom to refuse a vaccine or to congregate as a church; what is at stake is everything: an attempted de-Christianization of the West and the rise of Satanic totalitarianism. What is not exceptional is that authorities are trying to grab more power by force. What is exceptional is that people have forgotten who they are (free and image bearers of God) and have persistently adapted and normalized to a reality in which power simply is; these same people cannot imagine alternatives.
The Word Against the World (Nick Sabato, for Apple devices): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons/id730637211?i=1000530669058
Other devices: https://www.ns-bc.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/the-word-against-the-world-2-timothy-314-17
Repentance is not behavior change because biblically speaking, repentance is a change of mind. What you do results from what you think and therefore repentance affects not the symptom (works) but the disease (thinking). Of course, all Christians are not called to delight in sin but to pursue holiness.
A proper understanding of repentance is crucial for Christians to have because if they equate repentance to "performance" they will suffer from a joyless life crushed by undue burden of guilt, shame, misery and despair. It is not man who atones for his own sin; only Christ's sacrifice at Calvary is sufficient to do that.
Our Scripture focus will be Mark 1:15.
In this practical "how-to" episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how you can use a religious exemption to opt-out of COVID-19 vaccine mandates at your job or school. He provides three lines of biblical reasoning that may help to support an individual's decision not to consent.
Links mentioned in the show:
Religious Exception Letter Handbook: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16b5I7XKmu2j79WuX16tu4D46-uUaRC_5
Attorney Peggy Hall's FAQ: https://awakenny.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/b3d07-q26aaboutvaccinesandexemptions.pdf
Patricia Finn: http://www.patriciafinnattorney.com/
The Judaism of the modern world is a religion separate and distinct from the Judaism of the ancient world, pre-Christ. The former is an idolatrous faith that rejects Jesus while the latter anticipated the coming Messiah. The former is based on the traditions of men, the latter was based on the Word of God. Accordingly, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal provides three reasons why modern Judaism is not biblical Judaism. Being aware of such distinctions will equip you with the clarity needed to cultivate a discerning, biblical worldview. Our Scripture focus will be John 5:45.
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In this special episode of WCSK, Dr. Sadaphal provides an update to the episode that originally aired on December 15th, 2020. Here, he analyzes new information on the COVID vaccines that have accumulated over the past 2-3 months. He still cautions listeners who are thinking of getting any of the vaccines because the so-called prevention may be more dangerous than the disease. Be informed so that you can make a wise decision.
You may refer to the written version of this episode in order to view and read the original article plus the update and all of the references:
http://what-christians-should-know.org/why-not-to-get-the-covid-vaccine/
Many people today are afraid. They hear messages of fear and are encouraged to fear those around them. This fear is irrational because it is not grounded in reality and trumps faith in the Lord. Fear has even birthed a new faith: the cult of COVID, complete with its own code of morality and signals of virtue. With all this to consider, this begs the question: what does the Bible teach us on how the Christian is called to "fear not" and act Christ-like in an environment that is Christ-less? This episode provides clarity and meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 10:28-31 and I John 4:18.
Written version (with citations): http://what-christians-should-know.org/how-to-fear-not-love
Since God is good, then how can He allow evil to exist? Since God is sovereign, is it inescapable to conclude that the ultimate cause of evil rests in the Lord? "If God, why evil?" is one the the most difficult questions to wrestle with. Yet, God's Word provides clarity and meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be Isaiah 45:7.
Part I searched for a biblical answer to, "When is it permissible for the Christian to disobey civil authorities?" Part II explores why Christians may come to different conclusions as to when (or if) it is biblically permissible for the Christian to act contra Caesar or against the State. The possible answers to this inquiry are numerous, but one response is that many Christians may uncritically obey Caesar because their idea of secular authority comes from the world, not the Bible. Subsequently, this episode searches the Scriptures to develop a biblical perspective on what authority looks like and how it ideally operates in reality. This examination is necessary cognizant that in the West, we are facing the rise of "soft totalitarianism" or a godless form of total State control that seeks to root out the Christian faith under the guise of helping and healing. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 13:1-7.
As mentioned in this episode: Live Not by Lies (2020) by Rod Dreher and Live Not by Lies (1974) by Alexandr Solzhenitsyn.
WCSK has launched a new biblical counseling ministry called WiseWord that helps people who need help making tough decisions. WiseWord helps you answer questions like, "How do I find my calling?" So, if you found the general content in this episode helpful, consider how much more valuable having specific and customized and advice would be. To get trustworthy biblical counsel when you don't know what to do, speak with a WiseWord biblical counselor:
wiseword.bible
Use promo code wcsk2020 through the end of December to secure a special discount.
In this special episode of WCSK, Dr. Sadaphal provides his medical opinion on the novel COVID-19 vaccine. He cautions listeners who are thinking of getting it because the so-called prevention may be more dangerous than the disease.
You may refer to the written version of this episode in order to view and read all of the references:
http://what-christians-should-know.org/why-not-to-get-the-covid-vaccine/
WCSK has launched a new biblical counseling ministry called WiseWord that helps people who need help making tough decisions. WiseWord helps you answer questions like, "How do I make a decision biblically?" So, if you found the general content in this episode helpful, consider how much more valuable having specific and customized and advice would be. To get trustworthy biblical counsel when you don't know what to do, speak with a WiseWord biblical counselor:
wiseword.bible
Use promo code wcsk2020 through the end of December to secure a special discount.
WCSK has launched a new biblical counseling ministry called WiseWord that helps people who need help making tough decisions. WiseWord helps you answer questions like, "How do I know God's will for my life?" So, if you found the general content in this episode helpful, consider how much more valuable having specific and customized and advice would be. To get biblical advice when you don't know what to do, speak with a WiseWord biblical counselor:
wiseword.bible
Use promo code wcsk2020 through the end of December to secure a special discount.
40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook.
If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link:
https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz
40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook.
If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link:
https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz
40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook.
If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link:
https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz
When is it permissible for the Christian to disobey civil authorities? More specifically, in the current environment, in which secular authorities have already used their political power to shut down houses of worship all across the United States, when is it biblically permissible for the Christian to say, “Enough is enough” and act contra Caesar or against the State? This episode will provide clarity and meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 13:1-7.
In the modern West, "freedom" is defined based upon a person's ability to choose between alternatives. Yet biblically speaking, "freedom" is not defined in terms of man, it is defined in terms of God. In this episode, we will analyze what true (biblical) freedom is.
Human beings are certainly very different when comparing them individually. Yet, in some respects human beings are much alike. In this episode, we will unpack what Genesis 3 has to tell us about ourselves: that there are three universal laws of human nature that regulate a person's self-opinion. Know the laws and know yourself, know the laws and know others, but most importantly, know the laws and how they direct us all to Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 3.
Many adjectives can be used to describe the year that 2020 has been, but one that comes close to capturing the essence of it all is "disruptive." The world has been disrupted on many different levels and it would seem as if many different things are collapsing simultaneously. But, what if there was a big, central narrative that animated all the diverse and chaotic smaller narratives? What if I told you nearly 100 years ago, a man by the name of Antonio Gramsci developed an ideological strategy to essentially destroy Western civilization by going to war against biblical Christianity and replacing it with a Satanic false religion? What if I told you we are seeing that war play out before our very eyes and the only way to know and prepare for what's coming next is to know what the endgame is? This is an episode of WCSK that you cannot miss. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 2.
Link:
https://mises.org/wire/antonio-gramsci-greatest-political-strategist-history
Facts and truth are often characterized as being in opposition to one another. Especially in the domain of secular materialism, science is touted as being able to objectively verify all the "facts," whereas what is true is a matter of subjective opinion. What does the Bible have to say about the matter? In this episode learn that although there may be a distinction between facts and truth there can never be a separation. Our Scripture focus will be John 18:38.
There is a time and a season for everything. As a result, in light of current events, WCSK will take a break. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 3:1.
In this special episode of What Christians Should Know, Dr. Sadaphal talks about the coronavirus (COVID-19): that is, how do we think about it, how do we make sense of it, and how do we respond biblically to the current crisis.
This episode is meant to speak to people who are concerned, confused, fearful or anxious about current events.
Our Scripture focus will be II Chronicles 9:23.
The notes below are mentioned in the podcast:
Listen to Pastor Ed Moore’s Sermon (from Sunday, March 15th, 2020 @ North Shore Baptist Church):
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=315202336317658
Footnotes:
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World Health Organization. Director-General's remarks at the media briefing on 2019-nCoV on 11 February 2020. https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-2019-ncov-on-11-february-2020 (Accessed on February 12, 2020).
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Centers for Disease Control. Disease Burden of Influenza. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html (Accessed March 14, 2020).
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Chan JF, Lau SK, To KK, et al. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: another zoonotic betacoronavirus causing SARS-like disease. Clin Microbiol Rev 2015; 28:465.
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International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.http://ictvonline.org/virusTaxonomy.asp(Accessed on March 14, 2020).
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Masters PS, Perlman Masters PS, S. Coronaviridae. In: Fields Virology, 6th ed, Knipe DM, Howley PM, Cohen JI, et al (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a Wolters Kluwer business, Philadelphia 2013. Vol 2, p.825.
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McIntosh K, Peiris JSM. Coronaviruses. In: Clinical Virology, 3rd ed, Richman DD, Whitley RJ, Hayden FG (Eds), ASM Press, Washington, DC 2009. p.1155.
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Perlman S. Pathogenesis of coronavirus-induced infections. Review of pathological and immunological aspects. Avd Exp Med Biol 1998; 440:503.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to not be angry; how to not "lose your temper" or to "explode" based on something small. Not being angry is important because wrath not only destroys those around you, it is also self-destructive. His explanation ends by providing three practical strategies that anyone can follow. Our Scripture focus will be Ephesians 4:26.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to get out from the darkness of addiction and step into the fullness of life associated with pleasing God. There are no addicts in the kingdom of heaven so if you (or someone you know) is living in the sin of addiction, then this is an episode not to miss. In the end, it is only by the power of God that we are transformed into new people who are not enslaved to addiction but free to live for the Lord. Our Scripture focus will be I Corinthians 6:9-11.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal talks about the doctrine of providence, or the biblical concept that God orders and maintains everything to bring about His will for His glory. This means things like "fate" or "chance" are not real, and even when life seems "messy" God is provident and is actively involved to bring about His decrees. This has three important applications for your everyday life. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 107:43 (KJV).
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to stop being consumed by fear and how to not be intimidated by situations, things or other people. God knew His children would suffer from the disease of fear, so His Word provides the necessary prescription for a cure. In the end, God's love conquers all. Our Scripture focus will be I John 4:18.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to stop worrying, how to not be anxious and how to not allow tomorrow's troubles to overwhelm you today. God knew His children would suffer from the disease of worry, so His Word provides the necessary prescription for a cure. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 6:34.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains why Calvinism matters: because it neatly clarifies that God is sovereign in salvation, therefore He is the One who determines how you get saved. Also, because it points directly to Christ, the only Mediator between God and man. Calvinism begets a right understanding of the Lord, which honors and maximally glorifies Him, while saturating a person with happiness, joy, delight, confidence, reassurance and comfort. Our Scripture focus will be I Chronicles 29:11-12.
This episode is a replay of one of the most listened to and downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast. In this program (from April 2016), Dr. Sadaphal explains the grand "meta narrative" of the whole Bible. The Bible is a love story about a loving Father incessantly chasing after His children. It is a story that has lots of characters, ups and downs, and twists and turns, but ultimately is a story about redemption and the steps a loving God has taken to restore a broken relationship with the lost. Answered: Why would a God who is holy take steps to save sinful creatures? How can a God who cannot tolerate sin justly forgive sinners? This is not an episode that you want to miss. Get the grand story arc of the Bible in 15 minutes. You have never heard the Bible like this before.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. Here, Dr. Sadaphal explains three attributes of God: His kindness, His tolerance and His patience. By design, the demonstration of these leads the elect to repentance, or a "change of mind" that begets turning away from sin. Yet for the Jew who is hostile to the gospel, he rejects God's kindness and remains unrepentant. This leaves him guilty and without excuse. It also leaves any modern person who rejects the gospel guilty and without excuse. Guilty people need a Redeemer, which is why the gospel is of first importance. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 2:4.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal begins to unpack the apostle Paul's foundation upon which he levies an accusation against the Jews: that God judges according to the truth. This means no person's sin will be treated in a special way; even more, the judgment that God renders is inescapable. Because divine justice is perfect, it leaves everyone without excuse, so argumentation is futile. This means all men are in desperate need of a Savior. Additionally, discussed as an aside: the reality of divine justice creates meaningful ethics now. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 2:1-3.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins his explanation of the second chapter of Romans. While the apostle Paul speaks primarily to the Gentile in chapter one, he now turns his attention to the Jew. Ultimately, they are as guilty as the pagans because of their gap between profession and practice. Only Jesus saves which is why bloodlines, the Law and circumcision cannot save a man. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 2:1.
This episode is a replay of one of the most listened to and downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast: a short from November 2018. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains who biblical Israel really is. Equipped with this understanding, it will transform how you see yourself, others and the world at-large. Our Scripture focus will be Galatians 3:29.
This episode is a replay of one of the most listened to and downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast: a short from November 12th, 2018. Here, Dr. Sadaphal answers many crucial questions: What is the end of the gospel? What is the point of your life? Why do you read your Bible and pray? Why do you listen to this podcast? Why do you get up in the morning? Why bother with anything at all? In other words, what is the point of everything? Our Scripture verse will be Romans 5:6-11.
This episode is a replay of one of the most listened to and downloaded episodes in the history of the podcast: Episode 1.5 from July 5th, 2015. This episode is all about the Messiah. That is, if Christianity could be boiled down into two words it would be: Jesus Christ. Learn about what God has already done for us through His Son. Learn about the Messiah's miraculous birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection from the dead. Also unlock four of the five core doctrines of the Christian faith in this can't miss episode.
WCSK series seven is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Proverbs. Here, Dr. Sadaphal exposits Lady Wisdom's first speech in the book. Indeed, wisdom is calling but can you recognize her voice when she speaks? How do you discern the voice of wisdom in a world filled with noise, opinions, deception and endless empty talk? Accordingly, this episode provides six ways of how to recognize wisdom. Being able to make this distinction is of utmost importance because wisdom leads to life and happiness, folly leads to calamity and sorrow. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 1:20-33.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal ends his discussion of the first chapter of Romans. Here, the apostle Paul gives us a catalog of 21 vices that depict man at his worst. These vices characterize the man who has rejected God. They also give us clarity into why people are the way they are and why the world is the way that it is. In the end, the only One who can redeem man from such depravity is Jesus. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:28-32.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal discusses further the effects of man's suppression of truth and God's subsequent expression of wrath. Accordingly, idolatry begets immorality, specifically manifested as homosexual acts of fornication. Dr. Sadaphal delivers a frank and sober analysis of modern culture which tends to champion sexual freedom. This is not freedom at all but rather a manifestation of God's wrath. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:26-27.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins to discuss the effects of man's suppression of truth and God's expression of wrath. Accordingly, the main focus in this episode is on the idea of judicial abandonment. That is, how God's wrath is expressed is that He "gives over" a man to his own sin. Some men reject and don't want God, so in such cases, God gives them exactly what they want. The bad news is that what a sinner wants neither satisfies him nor gives him what he expects in the end. The argument being made here ultimately points to Christ, the only One who saves us from the wrath of God. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:24-25.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins to unpack the effects of suppressing the truth about God: not honoring God as God, ingratitude, futile speculations and a darkened heart. In doing so, Dr. Sadaphal also explains what idolatry is, how it works and why it is so attractive. The apostle Paul's description of "exchanging" the glory of God for an idol essentially explains all religions since the beginning of time and why men flock to them. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:21-23.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about how God has made Himself evident within all human beings: through natural revelation. That is, everyone can appropriate a basic awareness of the invisible God through what is visible. This leaves all men without excuse, making their condemnation fair and just. This points forward to the the free offer of gospel grace, which is not fair. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:19-20.
WCSK series seven is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Proverbs. Here, Dr. Sadaphal exposits Solomon's first wisdom lesson. The teacher of Proverbs tells his "son" not to be enticed by the wrong crowd and warns him that many of life's "seem-to-be-a-good-idea-right-nows" fail to deliver on their promises. In this lesson you will learn: (1) How wisdom teaches you how to teach; (2) How to live a life filled with honor and prosperity and (3) How to expose life's false promises for what they really are. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 1:8-19.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the wrath of God that is revealed against sin. The holy God of the Bible is a God of wrath, so without wrath, you don't have God. So what is divine wrath? Whom is it revealed against? Why is it revealed? What is the chief sin that all people commit against which God reveals His wrath? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:18.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This lesson is a verse-by-verse exposition of Psalm 10:12-18. Here, Dr. Sadaphal talks about the facts of faith: those ultimate, eternal, and heavenly truths that transcend our earthly reality. Praying the facts of faith not only reminds a believer of the ultimate reality (God) but also enables them to stand firm in the midst of adversity because they can see the beauty and majesty of the Lord.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains the fourth reason why Paul is not ashamed of the gospel: because in it, the righteousness of God is appropriated by faith. If how God reveals His righteousness is by faith, what is faith and who do we have faith in? Dr. Sadaphal also expounds the "chief article" upon which the Church stands: justification by faith alone. Every other major doctrine of the Christian faith flows from this, so it is critically important to know. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:16-17.
WCSK series seven is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Proverbs. This episode serves as an introduction to the series. Here, Dr. Sadaphal explains what a proverb is, how to read Proverbs, and the benefits the Christian can expect from studying the book. The big theme of Proverbs is wisdom. So what is it, how do you get it, and how does it help you skillfully navigate life and make good choices? This introduction provides clarity and meaningful answers, including seven features of wisdom. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 1:1-7.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins to explain four reasons why Paul is not ashamed of the gospel. In doing so, he explains that the gospel is the power of God onto salvation to everyone who believes. He also begins to explain a core doctrine upon which the Church stands: justification by faith alone.
The only way a man can "get right" with God is by being perfectly righteous. But, it is beyond any person's ability to be perfectly righteous. How then does a man "get right" with God? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:16-17.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that how you feel is never the ultimate barometer of reality; in other words, feelings are not facts. Zeal without knowledge is actually very dangerous. So how does the Christian rely on the facts of faith and not feelings? Dr. Sadaphal provides three practical answers. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 10:1-3.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins to explain the gospel or the good news. The gospel is good news because there is bad news. So what is the bad news? If God is good then how can He justly forgive sinners? How can a man who is not right with God "get right" with the Lord? If the gospel is "good news" for all people then why are so many ashamed of it? This episode provides clarity and meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:16-17.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this message, Dr. Sadaphal encourages all Christians to be doers of the Word because genuine faith begets genuine works. We must all take heed to say and not do because this is a sure mark of not being a member of the family of God. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 6:46.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about how God prevents us from moving in particular directions in life; that is, He shuts one door in order to re-direct us. He also discusses the biblical principle of stewardship, or the idea that we are gifted so that we can give. Finally, Dr. Sadaphal explains that all Christians are called to be a prepared people, because a prepared people are a ready people, and a ready people are always eager to serve. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:13-15.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus says many things that blow your mind and throw you for a loop. He describes forgiveness (c.f. Matthew 18:21-35) as a response to what God has done for us. So, because God forgives His own, we are now free to forgive. But let's face reality: oftentimes forgiveness is hard because we may not feel like it. So how do we forgive and what are the benefits of forgiveness? This episode provides clarity and meaningful answers. In the end forgiveness is better because it is God's way and His way is the way of life and freedom. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 6:14-15.
The Reformers (of the Protestant Reformation) lived by the mantra, "Sola Scriptura" which means "Scripture alone." This communicates the simple idea that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority on all Scriptural matters. Christians may ascent to this idea with words but do they actually believe this idea as evidenced by what they believe and how they live? Our Scripture focus will be II Timothy 3:16-17.
WCSK shorts provide crucial answers to critical questions. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus says many things that blow your mind and throw you for a loop. He seems to suggest in Matthew 6 that human unforgiveness leads to being forsaken by God. This begs the question: if unforgiveness is so dangerous, then why is it so popular? If unforgiveness is in fact spiritual suicide, then why do so many people believe the lie that unforgiveness is beneficial? Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 6:14-15.
The Reformers (of the Protestant Reformation) lived by the mantra, "Sola Scriptura" which means "Scripture alone." This communicates the simple idea that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority on all Scriptural matters. Christians may ascent to this idea with words but do they actually believe this idea as evidenced by how they live? Our Scripture focus will be II Timothy 3:16-17.
WCSK shorts provide crucial answers to critical questions. In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) Jesus says many things that blow your mind and throw you for a loop. He seems to suggest in Matthew 6 that divine forgiveness is conditional on human forgiveness. Is this interpretation correct? And, when we search the Scriptures for a complete biblical answer, do we arrive at the same conclusion? Here, Dr. Sadaphal explains what forgiveness is in general and what forgiveness is not. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 6:14-15.
WCSK shorts provide crucial answers to critical questions. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal corrects a prior inaccurate interpretation and explains why he has changed his mind. In doing so, he answers the question as to whether or not the Bible allows for women to hold the office of deacon. Our Scripture focus will be I Timothy 3:8-13.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the only means by which a Christian may be "established" or well-grounded: the Word of God. This "establishment" matures a person and also makes believers resistant to false doctrine. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:11-12.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about prayer: What does praying without ceasing mean? Why do we even bother with prayer if God is in control of everything anyway? What is God's will and is it normal for Christians to experience setbacks and roadblocks in life? Additionally, Dr. Sadaphal also makes a connection to I Thessalonians 5:15-22, where the apostle Paul gives "marching orders" for practical Christian living. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Under God's providential care, He provides His children instruction even in the midst of one of life's most dark times: the death of a loved one. Christians ought not to think of death as merely destructive; rather, the wisdom of Ecclesiastes tells us that even death creates: new understanding, new vision, and new life. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 7:1-2.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks exclusively about prayer: What is it? How do we do it? and Why do we even bother with prayer if God is in control of everything anyway? In this lesson, Dr. Sadaphal ends us describing seven characteristics of biblical prayer. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. All humans grieve but there is a biblical way to grieve: with hope. So what does grieving with hope look like in real life? Dr. Sadaphal first explains by teaching what grieving without hope looks like. He then explains how—even when it's really tough—Christians can experience severe distress while having a concrete expectation of God to strengthen, comfort and infuse new vitality. Our Scripture focus will be I Thessalonians 4:13-14.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what biblical worship is: it is not an event, but rather a pattern of life that is an active response to God and His revealed truth. Dr. Sadaphal also begins speaking about what prayer is: a critically important part of our lives. Prayer is so important that any form of spiritual growth is impossible without it. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:9-10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Oftentimes Christians may look around them, read about current events or hear about catastrophes on the other side of the world and think to themselves, "God, this doesn't make any sense." What this podcast sets out to do is explain that oftentimes in the moment, life is not supposed to make any sense because the ultimate meaning of right now cannot be determined right now. To explain this point, Dr. Sadaphal will take a look at the prophet Habakkuk at a time when reality did not seem to make any sense: when God was going to raise up "the bad guys" (the Chaldeans) to judge "the good guys" (the people of Judah). Our Scripture focus will be Habakkuk 2:3-4.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that knowing God is the only way a person can truly love, and that without God, love does not actually matter. Also discussed are how Christian maturity begets increased degrees of gratitude and thanksgiving; what the pastoral heart looks like; how genuine faith not only advertises itself but is something to talk about; and how Christians are called to make God look good to other Christians. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:8.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what it means to be beloved by God. That is, from God's love emanates His grace, and His grace is effectual, meaning it transforms its recipient. Also discussed is the idea of being a "saint" which does not refer to someone who is perfect, extra-special or sinless. It does refer to someone who is separated from the world and sin onto God and holiness. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains God's simple design for spreading the news about the resurrected Christ: it begins with one person who has seen the truth. That person then goes and tells someone else. In order to go, you must first see. Once you've seen, then you must go. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 28:5-7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal looks to the example of Jesus as someone who knew what His specific purpose was and therefore, He always had a clear sense of direction in life. So what is your purpose and where is your life headed? Do you have a clear path or are you unsure about where you are going? This episode will help you get clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:42-44.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal makes a case for you to think differently about how you do Christmas. This episode is airing in the middle of summer to give people time and space to think about how they will respond and what they will do in the next five months.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal makes plain a doctrine that many Christians struggle with: limited atonement, also known as definite redemption or definite atonement. God is sovereign, so He is in complete control of salvation. Therefore, by design, Jesus did not die for everyone just to make salvation possible—He died specifically for a definite people that God predestined for redemption. This lesson begins in Romans 1:6 but points to Romans chapter 9 where the apostle Paul expounds this doctrine fully.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues to explain one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. We are enabled to respond to Christ with faith by grace and that grace also continuously works to sustain our faith. This lesson ends with a probing question: Considering that we live a world where many reject God, did Jesus die for everyone? Was God's design to merely make salvation possible or did He die for a definite people? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:6.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. This sets the stage for clarifying the fifth and final core doctrine of the Christian faith: that we are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Even more, the elect are not saved for our sakes, we are saved for the sake of His name, or for the glory of God. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:5.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies why the Resurrection of Christ is so important cognizant that in the Bible, resurrections were not new with Jesus. Also, he further explains the dual natures of Christ (one divine and one human in one Person) by referencing the Chalcedonian Creed of 451 A.D. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:4.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith: (#3) the Cross and (#4) the Resurrection. In doing so, he explains what the Cross and the Resurrection mean and why they matter. He also clarifies what atonement is and the dual natures of Christ (divine and human). Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3-4.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith. The designation "five core doctrines" is man-made in order to help you understand what God is doing in salvation, to empower you to know what you believe and why, and to equip you to give a reason for the hope that is in you. Discussed in the this lesson are core doctrines (#1) the Trinity and (#2) the fully deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the gospel in the same way the apostle Paul did: by telling us who the gospel is about, the Son of God. What does Jesus being the Son of God mean, and what is the precise definition of being the "only-begotten" Son? What is the doctrine of the Trinity, why is it important, and if the word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, then why does orthodox Christianity uphold this truth as foundational? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal searches for, finds, and then explains, three biblical answers to why God promised the gospel in the Old Testament and then fulfilled in in the New Testament. Also discussed are the three uses of the Law and how the Law applies to us today. Finally, Dr. Sadaphal talks about what legalism actually is and how the gospel never makes void the moral Law in the OT. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:2.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the gospel "promised beforehand" or the fact that Jesus was not a divine afterthought but instead was promised all through the Old Testament. In essence, the Bible has been proclaiming the same message from the beginning, and this message finds its fulfillment in Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:2.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the gospel, or the "good news" of Jesus Christ. In constructing a proper understanding of why the good news is so good, he explains the depth, utter hopelessness of, and depravity of sin. The gospel subsequently reveals more than the means by which God forgives sins; it reveals how the righteousness of God is appropriated by faith. Also discussed are the fallacies of "religion" in general and how the gospel answers fundamental questions about reality that people have been asking since the beginning of time.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode further discusses the apostle Paul: Was he really an apostle cognizant of the fact that his path to the office was different than the other apostles? Does the office of apostle still exist today? That is to say, are there any modern (21st century) apostles? Also discussed are the origins of the "separated ones" or the Pharisees. In answering questions from the students, Dr. Sadaphal also addresses the reality that Roman Catholicism is not biblical Christianity and how a religion of works actually hardens the heart against God.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal warns believers that being overly concerned with doing "religious things" make actually be concealing an animosity toward God. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:28-29.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode discusses the biblical office of an apostle. What is an apostle? How did a man become one? What requirements did one need to meet to be an apostle? Are there any external signs that validate someone in this office? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:1.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that biblical faith never has its eyes closed. Rather, it always has its eyes open and fixed on its object: Jesus. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 2:1-11.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how adding an adjective (e.g., social, liberation, womanist) before the word gospel yields a product that is not in fact the biblical gospel. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:18-19.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode discusses the idea of being a slave ("bond-servant") of Christ Jesus. Dr. Sadaphal reclaims the word and corresponding relationship from modern aversions and sensibilities. Also discussed is the doctrine of calling (general and effectual).
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains how the Bible guides us to pray for healing. He then cautions listeners on how not to pray. Our Scripture focus will be James 5:14-15.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal expounds one verse taken from the history of Judah's kings. There, God left His servant Hezekiah alone for a season in order to reveal something to him. The Lord may do the same for us here and now and it is important to have the proper biblical perspective. Our Scripture focus will be II Chronicles 33:31.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode concludes the introduction to the series where Dr. Sadaphal talks about general considerations. He also answers the following questions: Why did Paul write Romans? What is in Romans? How is it organized? Who was Paul and who was the man he used to be (Saul)?
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal answers a listener question: Why is God ignoring my prayers for bodily healing? First, he explains what prayer is in general. Then, he provides strategies on what you can do for yourself and how you can help others who are faithfully praying in the midst of struggling with illness.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that for those who love God, all things do and will work together for good: this includes our failures that can have many positive long-term benefits. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 5:4-7.
WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. This episode is an introduction to the series where Dr. Sadaphal talks about general considerations. He also answers the following questions: Why study Romans? How do we study it? What is Romans? To whom was it written? Why does it matter?
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains what real biblical love is. This love is biblical meaning it is very different from the modern conception of "love." Our Scripture focus will be I John 3:18.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal establishes that people are addicted to their smartphones. He then provides three ways that people can break that addiction. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 90:2.
Link to Pew Research Study: http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/28/10-facts-about-smartphones/
Smartphone Addiction Facts and Usage Statistics: https://www.statista.com/chart/12403/smartphone-addiction/
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains that in addition to His special revelation in the Bible, God has also revealed Himself in creation. From this natural revelation, we learn more about our Maker and about ourselves. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 8:3-5.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a crucial question about how a Christian can faithfully locate a biblical local church. The criteria is much less complicated than you may think. Our Scripture focus will be Ephesians 4:11-16.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal examines the biblical idea of self-denial and clarifies how it it to be properly understood in contrast to modern misconceptions. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 16:24.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Elective abortion is objectively and morally wrong. Why? This episodes provides three answers. Our Scripture focus will be Lamentations 1:16.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. If you are seeking a light to guide you from guilt to forgiveness, where do you find it? Where is the map that shows the way of mercy for the guilty? Proverbs 28:13 provides answers.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Thoughts beget characters and worldviews, so thoughts ought not to be underestimated. Even more, if people are thought-deficient, then so will their character and worldview. This realization has three important ramifications for everyday life. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 23:7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Suffering will either break a person or build them. When people are breaking and have no control or hope, they may lash out at God, blame Him or reject Him altogether. How can you respond in love and compassion while seeking the truth and the best for your neighbor who is in need? This short provides one answer. Our Scripture focus will be I Peter 4:12-16.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the doctrine of regeneration or the new birth. This discussion is based on a conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus. Our Scripture focus will be John 3:3-13.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that in the body of Christ, many different people have many different personalities. It is this way by design, and God intends for us not to all be the same but to maximize who we are for the glory of God and for the edification of God's people. Our Scripture focus will be Titus 3:5.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a crucial question about Bible comprehension that that has five practical applications. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 2:1-5.
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a crucial question that speaks to the core of the Christian faith: why Christ (and no one else) had to die (and no way else). Our Scripture focus will be Mark 10:45.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal alerts and warns Christians of their greatest enemy in seasons of slander: the enemy within. Provided are three actionable strategies on how not to fall into the enemy's trap. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 7:1-7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal implores all Christians ask God for His grace and bestow certainty of His favor. Certainty moves beyond hope and fuels a believer with power, boldness, confidence and perseverance. Our Scripture focus will be Ezekiel 34:30.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal warns Christians about the god of self: that pesky idol that wants to do what feels right and what seems right—in other words whatever I want to do. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:18-26.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal sounds the alarm on an acute crisis: that American Christians aren't talking about God, the Bible, or the gospel. Discussed are three action points to address the problem. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 10:17
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a question that will help you discern God's will for your life in general, and equip you to make better decisions. Our Scripture focus will be I Thessalonians 4:3.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a question and in doing so will help you to help yourself: learn three strategies on how to use the Bible to find answers to your everyday questions and discern God's will in common situations. Our Scripture focus will be Acts 17:11
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal answers a crucial question that speaks directly to who we are: why anyone is a Christian in the first place. What caused that to happen? Why are we the way that we are? Our Scripture focus will be Titus 3:5
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal analyzes the temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13). Using Jesus as our example and refuge, he provides seven lessons on how you can defeat temptation and resist the devil.
Temptation refers to being enticed to sin. Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, but He never fell into Satan's trap; Jesus passed the test. This tells us that Christ is our key to victory in temptation since He is the One who successfully resisted. Hence, this sermon will answer three questions: (1) What is temptation? (2) How does the devil tempt? (3) How do you resist temptation? Our Scripture verses will be from Luke 4:1-13.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal offers some words of encouragement, confidence and hope to those who feel down, depressed, discouraged or frustrated. Our Scripture focus will be Jeremiah 15:15-20.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal validates the claim that when it comes to gaining knowledge of Christ, right now is the best time ever. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 118:24.
Regeneration is synonymous with being "born again" and marks the true beginning of the Christian life on earth. Regeneration is the reason why anyone is a Christian, and Jesus explains that being regenerated is a necessary condition for seeing the kingdom of God. Regeneration is therefore critically important and absolutely necessary. So what is it, why does it matter and how is it relevant? This sermon provides clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Also discussed are the five leaves of Calvin's T.U.L.I.P. (Total depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Perseverance of the Saints). Our Scripture focus will be John 3:1-3.
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal asks a crucial question: did the judge Samson commit suicide? Our Scripture focus will be Judges 16:28-30.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal expounds upon a New Testament verse to highlight the reality that if you read the output of the Divine Mind (the Bible), invariably you will become smarter, sharper and more discerning. Our Scripture focus will be Colossians 2:10-12.
In addition to being a Bible teacher, Dr. Sadaphal is also a preacher. His sermons are found on another podcast called Preaching Christ. This episode is from a sermon called "The 7 Steps of Prayer Preparation" from April 2018. How does the godly person navigate life in the midst of an ungodly age? Where do we turn when the wickedness of the world frustrates us or makes us fearful? Psalm 5 has many answers. Rev. Sadaphal exposits the steps King David makes before he prays—that is, his steps of prayer preparation. All of these steps apply to prayer in general and will equip and assist you in your prayer life. Our theme verses will be Psalm 5:1-3. (From the series Preaching Through the Psalms).
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains how that when God commands us to go and speak for Him, He equips us with all the tools that we need. Therefore, we can go out with boldness. Our Scripture focus will be Exodus 4:12.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains just how powerful God's grace is: it conquers sin, it does not remember iniquities and its supply is infinite. Best of all, the elect get it when we don't deserve it. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 103:10.
In addition to being a Bible teacher, Dr. Sadaphal is also a preacher. His sermons are found on another podcast called Preaching Christ. This episode is from a sermon called "The Ark" from March 2018. The ark was the only vessel of refuge from the flood, a universal instrument of judgment on a world that forgot about God. The parable of the Ark teaches us that salvation is of the Lord because the Ark=Christ=salvation. Get crucial insights into how salvation works, why it works that way, and Who mediates it. The Scripture focus will be Genesis 6:14-7:5.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three ways that we are not reliable sources of ultimate truth: this includes personal experience and our individual sense of confidence about things. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 3:5-6.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal's New Year's Eve message gives you a renewed sense of hope and confidence for the year ahead. Our Scripture focus will be I Corinthians 15:10.
In this special Christmas edition of WCSK, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the birth narrative of Jesus Christ. His birth was the day joy was born and the good news of great joy has been proclaimed ever since. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 2:8-14. Merry Christmas.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big idea in the Bible's final book, Revelation. Get clarity and meaningful answers about what Revelation is and why you should read it; how to interpret Revelation; what the end times will look like; Jesus's final message to His churches; the beast, the antichrist, the false prophet, and how God's ultimate plan for humanity culminates at the end of human history.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that even for the worst sinners, the best hope exists in Jesus Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Exodus 33:19.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal asks a crucial question: if God is good and God is real, then how can He allow evil to exist? Our Scripture focus will be chapter 1 of the book of Habakkuk.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical Bible wisdom. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains how the Old Testament Law (i.e., the Mosaic Law) applies to our everyday lives.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three ways you can get out a low point in your Christian walk by drawing on a multitude of Scripture references. This is the sequel to the episode,"Three Ways Out of A Rut."
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that God is the best of everything, so why settle for anything less? God is optimally glorified when we experience maximum delight in Him and Him alone. Our Scripture verse with be John 15:10-11.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal breaks down a promise God makes to His people. This promise empowers His children to first go and then do when they get there. Our Scripture verse with be Deuteronomy 33:25.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical Bible wisdom. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains the difference between three common Bible terms: Hebrews, Jews and Israelites.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal provides a few reasons why we are thankful ... those reasons are far more than turkey, gravy and stuffing. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 66:1-2.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal provides a few reasons why we are thankful ... those reasons are far more than turkey, gravy and stuffing. Our Scripture focus will be Joshua 5:12.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the epistles, or those books in the New Testament that were originally letters written to believers.
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WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the epistles, or those books in the New Testament that were originally letters written to believers.
Want more from Dr. Sadaphal? Boost your Bible knowledge, get clarity and feel confident about what you believe with the eBook What Christians Should Know: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010YF3ZSE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B010YF3ZSE&linkCode=as2&tag=chesa-20&linkId=70588729c23703cf5dba3c93a98b562b
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal asks a crucial question: if the gospel tells the story of the "good news" then how does the story end? What is the ultimate conclusion of our Christian experience? Our Scripture verse will be Romans 5:6-11
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains who biblical Israel really is. Equipped with this understanding, it will transform how you see yourself, others and the world at-large. Our Scripture focus will be Galatians 3:29.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that God never speaks for His benefit. He always speaks for our benefit, so we always ought to listen, even to those obscure Old Testament passages that we think have no modern relevance. Our Scripture focus will be I Corinthians 9:9-10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that God regards as great only those who are humble. There are three practical applications of this understanding. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 3:15-17.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what the Bible says about "social justice" based on the preaching of John the Baptist. SJ is a modern buzzword but God has always been a God of justice. His justice is best understood theologically, not legally, politically or economically. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 3:10-14.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal specifically explains how the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. He explains by demonstrating what not fearing the Lord leads to: folly and the manufacture of our own demise. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 111:10 and Genesis 3.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal unlocks and then explains what happened in the Garden of Eden and how that explains our modern world: why people are the way that they are, why the world is the way that it is and why people do the things that they do. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 3.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the Book of Romans, where the apostle Paul systematically lays out the gospel. If there every was a book of the Bible that needed to be made ridiculously simple, this it is. Some weighty topics discussed are: universal human depravity, atonement, faith, regeneration, justification, sanctification, sin, grace and salvation.
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WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the Book of Acts, where the modern church was born. Special attention is given to the Day of Pentecost and the conversion of Saul.
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal explains what praying "in Jesus's name" actually means. This understanding is crucial and has two very important applications to your prayer life. Our Scripture verse will be John 14:13-14.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal answers three questions about Christ's genealogy in Luke 3:23-38. (1) Why is it there? (2) Why is it different compared to Matthew's genealogy? (3) Why is it located after Jesus's baptism?
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains expounds upon a powerful verse from the Old Testament that casts away fear and equips believers with resilient confidence: Exodus 11:7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three ways that you can absolve yourself of your burdens and cast them on God. Our Scripture focus will be on Psalm 55:22.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that hell is neither cruel nor unjust. Rather, hell is totally and completely fair. Reasons why will be taken from Luke 16:16-31.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal expounds on why governmental authority is necessary but is never due our ultimate allegiance. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 22:21.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal expounds on three things that God's secret counsel reveals to us. Our Scripture focus will be Amos 3:7.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses what theological significance the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have. Also addressed is the Ascension: what it was, what it means, and how it animates our everyday lives.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three distinct ways that man shall not live on bread alone. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 4:4, where Jesus responds to Satan's temptation in the wilderness.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three ways that the Word of God is always truthful and therefore reliable. Our Scripture focus will be the parable of the sower with a particular emphasis on Matthew 13:23.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three distinct ways that wealth is deceitful. Our Scripture focus will be the parable of the sower with a particular emphasis on Matthew 13:22.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three reasons why you should communicate exactly what God says in His Word. Our Scripture focus will be II Chronicles 18:13.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three results of what happens when God says, "Right now!" Our Scripture focus will be Nahum 1:13.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three ways you can get out a low point in your Christian walk by using a case study of the prophet Elijah. Our Scripture focus will be I Kings 19:1-18.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal asks a rhetorical question: Why count the heads of your enemies when God is with you? Our Scripture verse will be Joshua 23:10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what characterizes the type of prayer that is effectual for healing. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 6:4-5.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the life of Jesus Christ: His titles, His miracles, His transfiguration and His triumphal entry in Jerusalem en route to the Cross.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the life of Jesus Christ: His birth, baptism, inaugural address, teachings and parables. Also discussed is the Sermon on the Mount.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies three unique qualifications of the the type of prayer that God hears. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 32:12
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that when His children pray to Him, God hears. If the Lord of the universe hears you, this has powerful ramifications for your life. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 6:8-9.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains seven reasons why he primarily uses the NASB version of the Bible.
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WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the historical and social happenings during the intertestamental period to paint a clear picture of the world into which Jesus was born. Also discussed are the characters of the four Gospels.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies that oftentimes God requires His servants to go through lengthy, arduous preparation before they are called to use their gifts and talents to serve more people on a larger scale.
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WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal examines the biblical evidence in order to determine if God permits women to preach or to hold positions in which they authoritatively teach. Also answered in this episode is the question, "Can women be pastors or elders?"
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains how you can be more useful and fruitful based on II Peter 1:5-8
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal examines the biblical evidence in order to determine if God permits birthing a child by way of a surrogate.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal provides three reasons why God hates lying based on Psalm 5:4-6.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the first five books in the "Book of Twelve," Jonah through Malachi.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the first five books in the "Book of Twelve," Hosea through Obadiah.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. In this short, Dr. Sadaphal explains three reasons that Roman Catholicism has departed far away from biblical Christianity. Our theme verse will be Romans 3:28.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal answers three questions: (1) Is competition even biblical? (2) How does a Christian compete? and (3) How does a Christian protect themselves from pride in competition? Our Scripture focus will be Philippians 2:3-4
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains how to find peace on an individual, relational, group and societal level.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend discusses the big ideas in the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend introduces the prophetic books of the Old Testament and clarifies why the ministry of the prophet Elijah was so important.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the significance of race and diversity in the modern American church.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies what the Bible says revival is, how is happens, and what are its expected effects.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. AB (Assembly Bill) 2943 is commonly referred to as the 'California Bible ban.' This pending bill not only defies biblical truth but tramples free speech, and makes the law as we know it formless and void. Get the facts you will need to discern between truth and error. Our theme Scripture will be Psalm 10:3-7.
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WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies two important ideas for all Christians: the folly of information and the preservation by God found in the pursuit of godly wisdom.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three reasons why God blesses people based on several passages from the Book of Deuteronomy.
In this special episode of WCSK, Dr. Sadaphal reflects on the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4th, 2018 was the 50th anniversary of his assassination, and this episode examines how Dr. King's theology and philosophy still can equip us in the present to navigate a bold new course toward the future.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend details the big ideas in the Wisdom Literature: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal discusses the exile from the Promised Land and the big ideas in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Ruth.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains three distinct ways that political power is used to oppress vulnerable populations using the example of Pharaoh and the Egyptians in Exodus 1. Learn about the immoral steps in the progression of oppression.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. Dr. Sadaphal provides clarity and meaningful answers to this episode's central question.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we dissect the mechanics of how God liberated His people from Egyptian bondage. Our Scripture reference will be Exodus 7:5 with a discussion of the Exodus narrative as a whole.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend details the big ideas in the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings and Chronicles.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal reflects upon the passing of Billy Graham, and clarifies what Christians are actually called to do when it comes to the State, politics, and engaging the world at large.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend details the major themes in the books of Exodus through Deuteronomy. Know how God starts a relationship with man, maintains that relationship, and matures that relationship in preparation for possession of blessings and promises.
Is belief in the claims of evolution compatible with the truth claims of the Bible? This episode provides clarity and meaningful answers to the critical question. Dr. Sadaphal explores what the Bible says about evolution and what modern science says about evolution in order to equip you with an informed, intelligent opinion.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss how God truly brings all things together for good ... He even brings about salvation by judgment. Our theme verse will be Psalm 76:8-9.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss the ironies of humanity, why people are the way they are and why the world is the way it is. Our Scripture reference will be Genesis 6:5
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss where the Christian finds hope in time of extreme grief. Our Scripture reference will be Lamentations 3:31-32.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss what the cause of all the trouble in the world is and how we fix it. Our Scripture reference will be Genesis 6:5-7.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend details the major themes in the book of Genesis and explains the core ideas that lay the foundation for rest of the Bible, and that have implications for our understanding of the modern world.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss what characterizes effectual prayer: importunity. Our Scripture reference will be Luke 11:8.
WCSK Volume Five takes a tour of the entire Bible with a focus on making big themes and ideas very simple and easy to understand. In this episode, the reverend gives an introduction to the Bible and answers seven crucial questions. Learn what the Bible is, what is says, and how to get the most out of your Bible study.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss where the Christian derives their sense of confidence. Or Scripture reference will be Psalm 4:1-3.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, we discuss the Christian man in relation to his wife and his children. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 2:18, 21-24 and Ephesians 5:22-30; 6:1-4.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This two-part short describes the three primary relationships in the Christian man's life: with God, with his work and with his family. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 2:7 and 2:15
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode equips you with new ways to think about possibility and actionable strategies on how to take decisive action. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 9:10.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains three strategies that you can use to transform your life based upon what the apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12:2.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains three strategies that the devil uses to crush your mind. With this knowledge, you will be better able to mount a defense. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 3:1-5.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains the power that our thoughts have in shaping who we are. Our Scripture focus will be Proverbs 23:7.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains how God acts as our shield during times of hardship and adversity. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 3:3.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains four reasons why God allows Christians to go through hardship based on Numbers 11:11.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains the battle strategy that the adversaries of David used against him. You will learn three counter-strategies to use when you endure trials so that you will not be defeated but triumph.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains the introduction to Psalm 3 and equips you with three crucial insights about the cannon of Scripture, how to interpret the Bible, and the importance of keeping the future in mind.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode explains the five commands the Holy Spirit gives us in Psalm 2:10-12. This lesson is the conclusion to the series "Christ the King" that started on my other podcast Preaching Christ with Rev. Dr. C. H. E. Sadaphal.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode extracts three lessons from the prophet Elijah's question in I Kings 18:21, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions?"
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode extracts two practical applications from the confrontation between King Ahab and the prophet Elijah in I Kings 18:17-19.
People are always looking for a new word from God but what about His old word in the Bible? In this episode, learn what the Biblical definition of prophecy and a prophet are, and discover how that relates to the 21st century. Also, get equipped to discern if the Spirit is leading you in your everyday life.
WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. This episode provides a new way to look at blessings based on Psalm 1:3.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. This episode provides a crucial answer to the question, "Is the popular depiction of Jesus biblical?" based on Psalm 2:9. You may never look at a picture of the Messiah the same again.
WCSK shorts answer a specific question based on a brief Bible passage. This episode provides three answers to the question, "Why is God not answering my prayers?" based on Psalm 2:7-8.
In an age of skepticism, this is a pressing question for our time. We discuss what the Bible says about science, how true science informs our understanding of reality and how Christians can reasonably use science to navigate life. In the end, both Christians and scientists can learn from one another. Finally, get insight into a hidden threat: something ominous lurking in the background that is a threat to both faith and to true science.
Christians do not serve an impersonal God who is distant and far removed from us. The Lord is also our adoptive Father and therefore wants to have a deep, personal relationship with us. In this episode, get equipped to understand how adoption informs our relationship with God, with the self, and with those around us.
You need a Savior because you need someone to rescue you from danger. All of humanity is threatened by the same abysmal threat but many people have no clue that they are in a dire situation. Although the Savior can rescue many there are countless people who will refuse His help. In this episode we will make a case for the exclusivity of Christ by examining other religious truth claims and what the Bible says about the Messiah. We will also figure out if people can "just be good" and take a discerning look at what free will has to do with anything. As a bonus we will also expose hell's best kept secret.
How should a Christian relate to the State (civil government), those in positions of secular authority and society-at-large? How should a Christian relate to governments that behave badly? Does God have a preference for which political party His followers belong to? Intelligent faith provides clarity and meaningful answers to these pressing questions in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election.
In Part III we will talk about justice, a concept in the Bible that is often overlooked and misunderstood. We will learn about how God is a God of justice and how He expects secular authorities and everyday people to strive in order to make things right. We will end by using our prophetic imagination and analyze how far the West has strayed away from God's prescriptions of how the State should operate.
How should a Christian relate to the State (civil government), those in positions of secular authority and society-at-large? How should a Christian relate to governments that behave badly? Does God have a preference for which political party His followers belong to? Intelligent faith provides clarity and meaningful answers to these pressing questions in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election.
In Part II, we will discuss civil obedience and civil disobedience. Jesus and the apostles Paul and Peter give us clear, explicit instructions on what the Christian's normal stance toward the State should be. However at times, things may stray far away from normal. Get the Biblical prescription for when obedience actually demands disobedience. Also find out the revealing truth of what the prophets tell us about what to do when there seem to be an increasing number of external threats that pose a risk to national security.
How should a Christian relate to the State (civil government), those in positions of secular authority and society-at-large? How should a Christian relate to governments that behave badly? Does God have a preference for which political party His followers belong to? Intelligent faith provides clarity and meaningful answers to these pressing questions in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election.
In Part I, we will discuss what the State is, what it is supposed to do, and what the Biblical jurisdictions of the Church and State are. We will also discuss some political theory and take a closer look at what Jefferson really meant when he wrote about the separation of Church and State. You will be surprised to discover that Jefferson never intended for the State to be Godless, nor did he prescribe that the Church should not have an intimate dialogue with the State when it comes to civil affairs.
What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen?
This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part III we will take a closer look at the book of Job and the title character of this classic Old Testament account of unjust suffering. Be equipped to know how to wrestle with hardship while remaining faithful to a sovereign God. Get actionable advice and learn about the hidden treasures of wisdom deep within the moving story of Job.
What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen?
This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part II we will explore common yet flawed methods to deal with suffering. We will also clarify specific Bible strategies on how to cope with hardship. Finally, Dr. Sadaphal shares his personal story about the loss of his daughter, Charley, and how this drew him closer to The Lord.
What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen?
This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part I we will also explore where evil comes from, why free will is such a big deal, and if suffering is evidence against God.
Certainty is something that Christians strive for but may often fail to reach. Does that mean they are in some way deficient or lacking? What happens when we feel unsure? Does that mean we have to turn in our Jesus card? What uncertain Christians do not need is angry scorn that does not solve the problem. What they do need is to listen to this episode which provides clarity and many meaningful answers. At last, feel confident about what you believe and why.
Doubt is unsettling and it can derail someone who wants to be closer to Christ. But does the presence of doubt mean your faith "is not good enough?" Does it mean that there is something wrong with you and your relationship with God? Does doubt cancel out your faith and make you a bad Christian?
In this episode, intelligent faith will provide clarity and meaningful answers to this critical question.
At last, you can finally understand why the day of rest is so important and means much more than a day off to go to church. Get a fresh understanding of what the Bible says about time, and how Sunday is a peaceful revolt against the status quo. The day of rest is less about what you do or don’t do and is much more about how you fill your time with God.
At last, you can finally understand why the day of rest is so important and means much more than a day off to go to church. Get a fresh understanding of what the Bible says about time, and how Sunday is a peaceful revolt against the status quo. The day of rest is less about what you do or don’t do and is much more about how you fill your time with God.
The five core doctrines are the foundational principles upon which the Christian faith is built. Without any one of them, Christianity crumbles. In this episode, learn what the principles are and why they matter. Feel empowered to know what you believe, why you believe it, how to foster unity among believers, and God's motivation in revealing Himself to us.
The five core doctrines are the foundational principles upon which the Christian faith is built. Without any one of them, Christianity crumbles. In this episode, learn what the principles are and why they matter. Feel empowered to know what you believe, why you believe it, how to foster unity among believers, and God's motivation in revealing Himself to us.
This is the episode every Christian must listen to. Why? Because it debunks the myth that being a perfect Christian is obtainable in this lifetime. Because it reveals the Christian walk is supposed to be an incremental, step-by-step process; it is never an event. Because it shows you exactly where to start in your process and warns you of the barriers you will face along the way. Because without this lesson, you will always feel unnecessarily frustrated and discouraged.
This is the episode every Christian must listen to. Why? Because it debunks the myth that being a perfect Christian is obtainable in this lifetime. Because it reveals the Christian walk is supposed to be an incremental, step-by-step process; it is never an event. Because it shows you exactly where to start in your process and warns you of the barriers you will face along the way. Because without this lesson, you will always feel unnecessarily frustrated and discouraged.
At its core, the Bible is a love story about a loving Father incessantly chasing after His children. It is a story that has lots of characters, ups and downs, and twists and turns, but ultimately is a story about redemption and the steps a loving God has taken to restore a broken relationship with the lost.
This is not an episode that you want to miss. Get the grand story arc of the Bible in 15 minutes. You have never heard the Bible like this before.
Evangelism doesn't have to mean traveling half way around the world with a huge group. You can lay the foundation for effective evangelism in what you do everyday in your home town. Discipleship doesn't mean taking a weekend seminar or reading an online Bible study lesson. It means taking all the red letters in the Bible very seriously. In this lesson, learn the Biblical definitions of evangelism and discipleship and discover what witnessing, the gospel, and the Great Commission are all about.
Repentance is a crucial idea, but what does it really mean? Does repentance simply refer to saying, “I’m sorry?” or does it signify something deeper? Can anyone just repent, or do we have to have a relationship with God for it to be effective? What does repentance have to do with faith? Why does repentance seem so hard? Is repentance not really repentance if you go back and do what you repented of in the first place? Is repentance a lifelong process, or is it a one-time event?
This lesson will answer these questions and more.
Repentance is a crucial idea, but what does it really mean? Does repentance simply refer to saying, “I’m sorry?” or does it signify something deeper? Can anyone just repent, or do we have to have a relationship with God for it to be effective? What does repentance have to do with faith? Why does repentance seem so hard? Is repentance not really repentance if you go back and do what you repented of in the first place? Is repentance a lifelong process, or is it a one-time event?
This lesson will answer these questions and more.
Predestination means that your salvation was decided long ago by a sovereign God. In other words, before you were even born, where you are going has been decided before you take a first step.
In Part II, learn how predestination offers a permanent solution to dealing with your guilt. Find out if you can become un-saved, if you can be sure you are saved, what freedom and free will really mean, and what toddlers can teach us about God Almighty.
Predestination means that your salvation was decided long ago by a sovereign God. In other words, before you were even born, where you are going has been decided before you take a first step.
If we choose God, does that not mean God must obey our free will? In that case, is God really God? What did Jesus say about predestination that sent many disciples running? Who is Pelagius and why are so many people his followers without even knowing it? Get all the answers in this podcast.
What is communion and why is it important? How will having a proper understanding of the sacrament strengthen your relationship with God? What dangers exist if communion is not observed properly? And, what do roadside memorials and wedding anniversaries have to do with The Lord's Supper? Don't miss the answers to these crucial questions and listen to this week's episode.
Prayer is not about getting; it is about becoming. That is, prayer is not a transactional process exclusively designed to grant your requests. Prayer is a transformational process that primarily glorifies God, exclusively transforms you, and in turn brings you closer to The Lord. In the end, if it is your time to get, you should know how to ask properly. Also, learn how to know the will of God for your life and decide what that means for your job, your future mate, and what to do with your life.
Prayer is not about getting; it is about becoming. That is, prayer is not a transactional process exclusively designed to grant your requests. Prayer is a transformational process that primarily glorifies God, exclusively transforms you, and in turn brings you closer to The Lord. In the end, if it is your time to get, you should know how to ask properly.
Learn why baptism is important, what it symbolizes, how the Bible prescribes it should be done, who should get baptized and who normally performs the sacrament.
The tabernacle is a map of how to step closer to God. If you want help on how to navigate that map, get your directions your right here.
The tabernacle is a map of how to step closer to God. If you want help on how to navigate that map, get your directions right here.
In the first lesson of #WCSK Volume II, learn if what you confess is in fact the genuine article. Faith doesn't mean believing in God. Faith means believing God, period.
Here's a formula: Worship = Glory + Sacrifice. If you don't know what that means, then you need to listen to this podcast.
Regeneration or being "born again" means saying goodbye to your old way of life and saying hello to Jesus. But what does that really mean? What does a "born again" life look like? Does that mean you are supposed to be perfect? What if you still want to do what you used to do? All the simplified answers are in this week's podcast.
What is the Church? Why should you go? What does the Bible say about your church? How is going to church fulfilling what God has called all believers to do? Find all the answers in this week's podcast.
Learn the basics of grace or God's unmerited favor toward us. Also learn about stewardship, what the Bible says about money, and why anyone who tells you to pray for a Bentley is a fraud.
A covenant is a promise between two parties. God always keeps His end of the deal even though we often fall short. Yet in spite of this He keeps on giving. Learn about all the major covenants in the Bible and how it will change your perspectives, relationships, and vocation.
If Christianity could be boiled down into two words it would be: Jesus Christ. Learn about what God has already done for us through Jesus. Learn about the Messiah's miraculous birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection from the dead. Also unlock four of the five core doctrines of the Christian faith in this can't miss episode.
When God made everything, He did it in an orderly fashion. Everything has a role to play, but the part isn't greater than the whole. Learn about the creation of the universe, Adam and Eve, the fall of humankind (original sin), if evolution is really true, and how to reconcile science with the Book of Genesis.
The Bible is the Word of God. It is the revelation of the Creator to the creation. Learn what it is, how you can trust it, why it was written, and how you should read it.
The Bible is a story with one central character: God. Learn who He is, what He has done, and how 1+1+1=1.
Before you begin to understand the purpose and meaning of your life, you have to know the One who made you.
What do you believe and why do you believe it? This is a question that many people neglect to ask themselves, but it is one of the most important questions a Christian must ask. In this week's podcast, learn about the basic building blocks of the Christian faith.
The path to greater understanding begins here.