We discuss what we feel is the Bible's opinion on how the believer ought to engage with it. We don't do this perfectly, and share these thoughts understanding that life is a process of sanctification -- and we fall short. The goal, however, is to pick this blessed Word of Life back up, and keep walking by faith in the Son of God who loved us.... and gave HIMSELF for us.
We discuss the other side of the revelatory coin: special revelation. That revelation that comes supernaturally from God.
We discuss natural revelation and the implications it has for both the believer and unbeliever.
This episode is a prelude to a longer series of episodes called "Thinking Clearly", which will outline how a Christian ought to love God with their mind.
We tackle the often neglected stronghold of the believer: prayer. We examine what it is, and how we can be blessed by it through obedience to its command. We also stand before the titanic doctrine of the decree of God. Lots of good stuff; God is good.
We discuss generally the biblical mandate to make disciples, and how partiality can corrode the fellowship.
We discuss generally the topics of prophecy and the other sign gifts, then wander through the majesty of God's righteousness that is our own through Christ. This is the Great Exchange -- our sin to Him, and His righteousness to us -- our justification before a tremendous and holy God.
Links for further research:
Continuationist
John Piper: What is speaking in tongues?
Michael Brown: Did Spiritual Gifts Cease With the Closing of the Canon?
John Piper: Cessationism vs. Continuationism
Matt Chandler: Continuationism
Michael Brown: Rebuts Cessationism
John Barros: True Tongues
Cessationist
John MacArthur: Cessation of the Spiritual Gifts
RC Sproul: Spiritual Gifts
RC Sproul: Does the Spirit work differently between covenants?
RC Sproul: Systematic Theology: Gifts of the Spirit
Paul Washer: Answers Questions on Tongues
Todd Friel: Are continuationists heretics?
Todd Friel: Cessationism can only lead to an inevitable mess.
David Platt: Are Tongues a Gift for Today?
Doug Wilson: Thoughts on spiritual gifts
Jeff Durbin: Prophecy
We discuss generally the ideas of faith and belief, their intertwined nature in everyday life, and why Jesus makes sense.
Call to Action: Why do you believe what you believe?