Truth In Focus: Recent Episodes
John Kinlaw
On this podcast you will find the rich truths of God’s Word brought into focus through clear and simple teaching. The Bible provides clear answers to the big and small questions of life, death, and everything in between.
What does the NT say about church leadership? Is there a plan or pattern, or are we left to decide for ourselves? What is a pastor, elder, or bishop? We answer these questions and more in this study on NT church leadership!
Baptism can be a confusing subject for many, but in this study, we unpack the meaning of the word, and the 5 different baptisms we find in the New Testament.
There are some great prayers in the NT, but this is one of the greatest (next to all of the prayers of Jesus of course)! Here we unpack the prayer in Ephesians 3 and see why we need to be praying like this :)
One of the most powerful things every Christian possesses is your testimony! The Lord wants us to shine bright for Him, but Satan is a thief, who comes to steal it, kill it, and destroy it! In the study, we consider some great examples in the Bible & how they were victorious in this world.
In this study, we dive into Revelation, chapter 1 and study the first eight verses regarding the coming of the Revelation of Jesus Christ :)
How did Paul stay encouraged and steadfast through all of the opposition he faced? In this study we consider various verses on not losing heart in the midst of challenging situations. Gospel work is full of challenges and opposition, May this study encourage you to keep at it!
In this study, we unpack the Gospel and its meaning primarily from Romans chapter 1. We answer the question, “What is the Gospel?”! Great question and a great study!
In this study, we consider the invitation for all believers to come to the Throne of Grace, literally “At HIS FEET”! We need the faith of a child, and to cast off our self sufficiency to frequent this special place.
Do you need to have your view of God expanded? Have you lost the wonder of the glory of the “Great and awesome God”? A brief study on some of the names of God is just what you need :)
In this study, we unpack the great Invitation to the Living Waters found in Isaiah chapter 55!
Jesus introduces the Holy Spirit multiple times in the upper room discourse to His disciples. He is truly the ADVANTAGE Jesus was referring to! In this study we unpack His Person and work on our behalf as the Believer’s ADVANTAGE!
Judgment is coming! We know judgment is coming for all who reject God and Christ as Savior, but is there a judgment for believers? In this study we answer this important question!
We know there is no greater love than God’s love for us, but the Bible in John 15 also describes for us “No Greater Hate”. This world’s hatred and rejection of God is shocking to us! Let’s unpack this topic in John 15 on the world’s hatred of God.
In this study of John 15, we consider 3 keys to FRUITFULNESS. Every growing Christian wants to bear spiritual fruit for the Lord, but HOW? John 15 gives us what we need to be FRUITFUL believers.
John 14 once again leads us into another important topic - INTIMACY with God. In this study we unpack the meaning of intimacy and consider the Pursuit of - Problem with - Picture of - Prayer for - Promise of INTIMACY.
Evangelism 101! What are the Greater Works Jesus mentions in John 14:12? As we unpack these verses, we discover the meaning of those Greater Works and the key to fruitful evangelism :)
In John 14:1-6 we find some of the most comforting words in all of Scripture. The disciples were deeply troubled at the thought of losing the Lord Jesus, and in these verses He gives them and us the Blessed Assurance we need in times of trouble.
In John 13, the Lord Jesus washes the disciples feet. He was willing to do the “Dirty Work”. In this study, we explore and enjoy the meaning behind the washing of the disciples feet.
The world is in an identity crisis. People are choosing their own pronouns, locker rooms, and wardrobes - this is truly a crisis. Thankfully God has the answer to the question, “Who am I?“! Let’s consider what God has to say about our true identity!
Most religions teach this and most people in the world believe that a person is saved by good works, or that the way to reach God/Heaven is through good deeds outweighing the bad. But is this what the Bible teaches? Listen to find out :)
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 give us 3 truths to clear our eternal vision and help us stay focused on eternal things. As Jonathan Edwards once prayed, “Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs!”
In this session we consider the CLIMAX of the Last Days. We dig into the order and explanation of future events!
In this session we consider the first half of 2Peter 3 which describes the “Character” of the Last Days. Why is God delaying His return?
The last days are days of DECEPTION from false teachers who infiltrate the church with greed and sexual lusts. Today we see this in the affirming of LGTBQ+ “Christians”. How do we respond?
Truly we are living in the last days of the last days, so what are we to do? The Lord answers this important question for us in 2 Peter! We unpack this letter chapter by chapter to equip ourselves as we live for the Lord in these last days.
What does it mean to be born again? In this study we get to the heart of the answer and unpack the meaning of the “New Birth”.
In this study we look at passion’s Source, its Supplier, and ultimately the Solution for a lack of passion in our lives as believers. One thing lacking in the church today is a lack of passion!
In this study we equip ourselves with the armor needed to live a life of purity for Christ and learn how to overcome the many temptations of pornography.
The first of a three part series on the Christian life. Pursuit of Christ is a study on the life of Lot which exposes our need of an “altar”, or daily pursuit of Christ.
What happens to a believer in Jesus immediately after death? We consider how God’s Word (the Bible) answers this question with such clarity. Jesus has turned death into the door of Heaven :)
What happens to a person immediately after death? Heaven and Hell are both real places. In this episode we look at the awful place called Hell and how to avoid going there!
What is Death? Why do we have to die? Where do we go after Death? We will consider real answers to these great questions in Death part 1.
The “One Thing” Martha needed is what we all need regularly, to spend time at the feet of Jesus.
In this study we look at Elijah in 1 Kings 19 and see how to battle discouragement in our own lives.
John shares how & why he decided to become a Christian and leave behind a life of crime and drugs just over 20 years ago!