Go Into All The World: Recent Episodes

Gary Griffenhagen

Jesus said to His disciples in Mark 16:15-20 to "Go into All the World to both preach the Gospel and demonstrate God's love and power to others." The program host and others have gone into all the world, seeing salvations, wholeness, healing and more. God wants all believers to go and this Podcast has a three-fold purpose to encourage all listening to go: (1) Share real testimonies of how God used Gary and others as they went (2) Teach sound doctrine and the biblical basis of salvation to equip believers to go; and (3) Share instruction and principles Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary-griffenhagen/support

Scriptures Reviewed: Acts 4:19-31

Discipleship Points: Peter and John spoke to the rulers and then met with other brethren. Believers can learn from these discussions. A key point is that Peter and John spoke of what they had seen and heard. They saw Jesus, the miracles and more from His ministry. Believer's today can speak of what they have seen and heard from the Bible.

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Scriptures Reviewed: Many from Acts 3 and 4, Romans 10:1-3 and Proverbs 19:2

Discipleship Points: As believers, we are to desire and gain knowledge but not via haste; zeal without knowledge is wrong so aim for a balance. RT reads Peter & John were not educated nor trained but he notes what they did: lame man healed, preached to townspeople and Jewish rulers, expounded on healing and the Gospel. Peter and John are examples! We, too, can be like them; let's seek God's wisdom, let's know our Bibles and let's pray to be bold.

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Scriptures reviewed: Psalm 127:1-2 and portions of Acts 4 (verse 13, etc.)

Discipleship Points: Combating lies and legalism, including stay up late or get up early to read Bible; if you don't, maybe you will break fellowship with God, or your prayers will not get answered or, worse, you will lose your salvation. All are lies but can be used against us unless we know are identity.

RT has 5-6 degrees beyond college. However, he suggests young believers DO NOT go to Seminary. He recommends know your Bible well and to pray a lot.

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Scriptures Reviewed: Col. 4:3-4; Matthew 13:18-23; Acts 18:24-28; Col. 4:5-6.

Discipleship Points: Paul wanted to clearly and accurately portray the Gospel; all believers should desire the same! When we/believers hear and understand the Word, then we can bear fruit. We need to study the Word to understand it. Aquila and Priscilla helped Apollos be a better teacher by helping him know the Word better; we can do that for others. Around unbelievers, we need to redeem the time, speak with grace, and have answers to their questions about the Bible and the Gospel.

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Scriptures Reviewed: Col. 3:22 to 4:4

Discipleship Points: Work hard and care from our heart, reverencing & fearing God as we work; Masters/Bosses are to treat workers and servants justly & fairly, knowing they have a Master in heaven; Paul asked for prayer to preach the Gospel while in prison; let us all preach the Gospel like Paul did; when we pray, we are to be grateful for answers - and thank the Lord - and be vigilant when answers come as they make give us direction & wisdom.

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Scriptures reviewed: Colossians 3:18-21, I Tim. 3:2

Discipleship Points: The Christian marriage model: husband is leader, husband loves wife, and wife submits as is fitting in the Lord. Children are to obey their parents, which pleases the Lord. Fathers must NOT provoke their children, lest they become discouraged. Two testimonies were shared, one from Dog the Bounty Hunter and one about the Manson family. The Bounty Hunter noted that every violent offender in jail had been beaten by their father. The fathers went beyond regular, healthy discipline.

Children are to obey their parents, which brings blessings. Fathers must NOT provoke their children, which can cause them to be discouraged.

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Scriptures reviewed: I Cor. 11:31-34 (and portions of verses 27-30 from previous week)

Discipleship points: (1) The Holy Spirit does not cut off a believer, especially if a believer does not understand a scripture or principle. He works with believers. (2) Most believers do not know what many of the statements in verses 27-30 mean; the program addresses this point. (3) Multiple Bible verses say God heals us, delivers us from destructions, gives us strength and long life. Verse 30 says many are weak, sick, and die early; Verse 30 cannot refer to believers since they contradict dozens of other verses. (4) The conclusion is those who need to discern the Lord's body and refrain from Communion are unbelievers!

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Scriptures reviewed: I Cor. 11:27-30

Discipleship Points: Various parts of these verses may cause concern to a believer, like unworthy manner, examine oneself, drinks judgement. The best understanding is these refer to an unsaved person taking communion. Believers are not made right with God by their performance. If we have a sin, we confess, He forgives and cleanses us from ALL unrighteousness (I John 1:9.) Our New Covenant/New Testament relationship shows the verses as well as others refer to unbelievers who are not possessors of salvation but only professors.

Testimony: Manny and Gary taped a program on a Wednesday about 1pm. At Bible study that night, Gary quoted verses from the program to a hurting believer.

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Scriptures reviewed: I Cor. 11: 1-7 (summary) and 17-26.

Discipleship Points: Groups had taken the headgear teaching and made incorrect practices/doctrines. Factions/heresies may exist in churches, do lead the immature astray; Paul chastised the Corinthians for poor conduct re: Lord's Supper; Jesus gave His body and blood for us; HIs blood brought us near, cleanses us, redeems us, justified us and more. We want to avoid making the act of communion more important than remembering His death and sacrifice.

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Scriptures reviewed: Colossians 3:5-17

Discipleship Points: Paul tells believers since we have put off the old man, be careful of our conduct. Put off anger wrath, malice and more. Also lie not to other believers and walk in the fruit of the Spirit, letting the peace of God and the Word of Christ dwell in us mightily. Do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through Him.

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Scriptures reviewed: Col. 2:23 - 3:4

Discipleship Points: Rules and regs have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion and false humility but do not value in our fight against the flesh. If we are saved and raised with Him, focus/give 100% attention to/dwell on the things which are above. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God, so find, follow and grow in our new life and identity.

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Scriptures: Col. 2:17-22, Mark 7:14-16

Discipleship Points: Do not be cheated by ascetism; Keeping rules can produce false humility; Hold fast to Christ/what He's done; We have died with Christ to basic principles - we do not subject ourselves to them again; Things that perish (food, drink, et al) do not defile us but what comes out of us may.

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Scriptures: Colossians 2:16

Discipleship Points: Be confident in your identity/salvation in Christ/in Him; We are complete in Him; False teaching at Colossae inspired Paul's letter to Colossians; No one can judge us in food, drink, festivals, sabbaths, new moons, et al as these are but a shadow of the substance (Christ) to come.

Testimony: Gary and rock music and a believer who burned himself our doing so much, who returns after learning his true identity.

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Scriptures Used: Col. 2:13-15, Romans 3:21-30

Discipleship Points: All mankind has sinned; We were spiritually dead but now made alive; Handwritten rules against us were wiped out; Our past was nailed to the Cross; Christ made a spectacle of hostile forces; We are freely justified, by faith IN CHRIST and APART from the Law.

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The teaching on our identity as believers continues.

Scriptures Used: Col. 2:10-12

Discipling Points: Believers are no longer "just sinners" but saints; Confess known sins but trying to confess every possible one is impossible and usually produces bondage; believers are complete in Him, we need nothing else; our circumcision was not by human hands or rituals.

Testimony: A dismayed and down believer was lifted hearing the old man is dead and we are now freed from sin, the law, condemnation, & more (A. Wommack story)

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This program continues the topic started last week, the identity of believers from the book of Colossians and verses 16-20 from II Cor. 5. Highlighted points include (1) we now know Christ not after the flesh; (2) believers are new creations, so we know not each other after the flesh; (3) God reconciled the world to Him through Christ and has given believers the message of reconciliation; (4) stay rooted and grounded in Christ and the Gospel, dispelling new and fancy sounding false doctrines.

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Many Christians are not completely sure of their identity. They are in Christ but not sure what that means. Starting in Colossians 1, Manny and Gary share various verses that focus on points like these: Christians are called saints, not "just old sinners; believers have a hope stored in heaven; believers have been qualified...by God, not by their works, not by Christian performance, and not by any goodness.

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The program is centered around Ecclesiastes 11:4, which reads "He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the winds will not reap." We cannot always until everything looks perfect or optimal to sow. Gary has an interview with Jeff Hart, a friend and brother, who after some time away, pushed through to both sow and reap.

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The program looks at Joseph. Like other OT leaders, once he heard from God and/or knew His ways about a matter, he boldly spoke to others. He also acknowledged the main catalyst for his success, dream interpretations, were from God, not himself. Manny & Gary also look at Joseph's character and how he resisted bitterness, resentment, was grateful for and recognized God's blessings in his life and continued to deeply love family, even those who wronged him. These traits would serve all believers well! A word in the middle of the program was given to Manny then Gary.

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The program continues the story of Joseph. Beginning in Genesis 39:19 with Joseph being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife, we follow Joseph's remarkable journey from the pit to the palace. Joseph knew God and His ways. This knowledge took him the king's prison to second in command in all of Egypt. Gary emphasizes the need to not just know the facts of a Bible story but to also glean insight and revelation from them so we, too, can know God's ways and be used to deliver ourselves and others!

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Treasure from Fire #5 focuses on the story of Joseph from Genesis 37 to halfway through the 39. Two main points were gleaned from these verses. First, God sent Joseph to Egypt. Second, Joseph was successful because GOD WAS WITH HIM. Joseph was sold into slavery, betrayed by his master's wife and forgotten by one in Pharoh's court...yet he was successful and rose to #2 in all of Egypt!

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Today's program is a repeat. Treasures from fire #1 was the first in the series of five programs on treasures from fire. It aired on April 1st and we are replaying it today. Seven points are included about being in a fire and how the Lord works through us in the fire and can bring treasures after it.

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Gary shares the backstory to the testimony about the four sisters. He shares a testimony where fire, a call to come to the principal's office, turned into treasure! The program ends with the story of Daniel from the book of Daniel chapters 4, 5, & 6 including Daniel 6:23, which reads "so Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury was found on him, because He BELIEVED in his God!"

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Gary completes the story when a Christian student at school asks him not to turn in her father for his actions. Gary gives his response and shares how the Lord sovereignly delivered the four sisters. Gary also shares a testimony of another student who took her own life. He details his involvement and shares lessons learned. He also quotes Luke 18:8 to inspire listeners to develop and use their faith.

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The program continues looking at trials and how God is both with us in the trial, the fire, and how we can be lifted and promoted at the fire's end. Two stories come from Daniel and Gary starts a testimony where a daughter's request could be problematic, including job loss and possible arrest.

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Believers at all times have gone through fires. Though they can be very difficult, they are designed to refine us and they can produce treasures. Seven statements relative to fires are shared as well as stories from Daniel, including the fires faced and the treasures produced.

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Mike finishes his testimony. We look at the markers, places where the Lord began to intervene. A prayer here, a Bible received, a couple Christian friends and more. The Lord introduced Himself, responded to the prayers of many and heard Mike say he would give the Lord the rest of his life. Despite 30 years of addiction and poor choices, the Lord rescued Mike and set him on His path!

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In part three, Mike and Julie headed for divorce. Mike relapsed again, but a huge marker came from the Lord; his brother sent him a Bible. In part four, the steps to Mike's new life begin, slowly but surely. He studied the Bible, he attended Celebrate Recovery (CR) meetings, good friend Nate came into his life and more. Issues still hung around as he lost his job and realized he could stop (drugs, et al) for a while but not stay stopped. As part four ends, Mike gives his life to the Lord. And, though he is not certain about the reality of some things, he is sure of his relationship with God!

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In part two from last week, Mike mentions some good things came in his life, but they did not last. In part three, he has another relapse and he and Julie see the beginning of the end of their marriage. God sends a bigger marker to Mike; his brother felt directly led to give him a Bible. Mike had a panic attack, had more ups and downs, but one thing was clear. Mike had peace, God's peace, through the panic attack and more. He now knew God had to be part of his answer to escaping the addictions.

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Mike Davies shared the first part of his testimony last week. He noted two obstacles he developed as a youth: feeling he was unworthy for God and overzealous self-reliance. In part two, Mike meets Julie, they marry, he starts his own business, moves his family across the country. These were some good times! But the good times do not last apart from one marker from God. Mike discusses the elephant in the room for those who drink, "the problem."

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Mike Davies shares his testimony, from a young former LDS boy to a born-again believer. Mike thought for years that he was not worthy for God, a misconception from his religious upbringing. Due to that and other circumstances, he developed a self-reliance that was not healthy. The program's opening comments include take-aways from last week's show and the story of a pastor and family who escaped tragedy at the KC Chief's Superbowl celebration parade via a prompting from the Holy Spirit.

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Two testimonies are shared. One involved benevolence monies to help a church member and four instances where the Lord's hand and intervention are evident. The other testimony includes Gary and a LDS columnist. The columnist tries to defend that works are necessary to show one is serious about receiving the gift of salvation.

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This is the 8th program in the series "another gift from God to man." Manny and Gary discuss finances in general, two scriptures from previous programs, and then look in-depth at the stories of two widows, one with Elijah and with Elisha. Both stories illustrate biblical truths about giving to God first, trusting His word, and then reaping, even in famine or rough times.

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The program starts with a testimony while Gary volunteered at a German Hofbrau celebration. Points from the previous program are noted. Luke 16:10-14 is studied along with the main points of he who is trustworthy with little can be trusted with much and no man can serve two masters. A story that shows the importance of rightly understanding and dividing the Word, especially in the realm of finances and provision, ends the program.

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Financial stewardship is this program's focus. An important point from the Andrew Wommack's book of the same name is we experience freedom when turning our finances over to the Lord. Offerings beyond a tithe are considered in this episode; ministries and places where believers can give offerings are mentioned. Paul's familiar quote that he can be content with much or little is noted. Paul must have experienced abundance at times in his ministry/life.

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A Spirit-led testimony begins the program; a young Christian girl was not forgotten by the Lord. Hearing the voice and leading of the Lord is important for believers and leads to good things. Success for believers is studied again as the Macedonian church, despite poverty, excelled in giving and epitomized that God is able to make all GRACE abound to churches and believers.

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This is the 4th program on another gift from God to men. The series focuses on God wants "success" for His body. Success can also mean prosperity, but not like Mercedes and Mansions. This program looks at I Cor. 16:1-4 and II Cor. 9 in depth. Tithing is discussed and why it should be on the gross, not the net as some do. A powerful scriptural point is made from II Cor. 9:6 that one who sows sparingly reaps sparingly but one who sows bountifully reaps the same. If a NT standard is for believers to be poor, this scripture destroys that point...reaping bountifully is not poverty nor lack.

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A belief or foundation point for many churches is that Jesus and the New Testament say the standard for a NT believer is to be materially poor or just getting by. This series of programs refutes that point, not saying "name and claim it" or "blab and grab it" but showing how Jesus and other NT scriptures talk of giving, lending, looking for nothing in return, tithing, etc. NT believers that have nothing or very little would hard-pressed to give, to tithe regularly, let alone to lend. This is the 3rd of a 4-part series on this subject.

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The last program brought up a "gift" from God to man, the gift of success. Manny and Gary studied our forefathers in the faith and then a number of OT verses What did these speak of? Today's program focuses on Jesus; did He advocate poverty and a "just get by" mentality? Or, were his comments more in line with those on last week's program that God was giving and has given the gift of success to men?

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God gave men gits, Jesus was the main one. Another one is very important and often not accessed or received. The gift is success, a better term than prosperity. This program looks at the forefathers of the Christian faith and at many OT scriptures. We see many of our forefathers were very wealthy. And, the scriptures cited, mainly from Psalms and Proverbs, speak of prosperity and success. Why would these examples and scriptures speak of something that many NT believers feel is sin, i.e. being successful and prosperous?

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The scriptures say "taste and see that the Lord is good." Gary and Manny present more scriptures that show God's love and His awesomeness including many Psalms. The program emphasizes that our understanding of His great love and just how awesome He is can deepen as we mediate on verses from these past two weeks.

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Gary opens the program with two stories showing God's love and His awesomeness. Gary and Manny review many scriptures which expounds on these points. Verses from Romans 8 end the program.

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Manny and Gary review the believer's armor from Ephesians 6, with prayer as part of the armor. Paul asking for prayer so he could boldly evangelize is mentioned, something all believers could pray for. The ministry of Jesus from Matthew 8:8-9:9 is summarized, showing Jesus ministered both to crowds via teaching but also one-on-one as He was going His way...something all believers can emulate.

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Many of the current ills and character flaws in society were prophesied by the Holy Spirit years ago. Living in this age is difficult but should also propel believers to share their faith. Verses 1-8 from II Cor. 5 are reviewed, showing long for their new body and home but are content today knowing their future.

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The program begins with highlights from the previous week and then talks of the importance of giving thanks from a grateful and appreciative heart. Some comments from Rick Renner are included. The word entitlement is looked at and hoe ungratefulness as crept in, leading others to be ungrateful and have a sense of entitlement.

Gary recounts the death of his stepdaughter in a car crash and how he and his wife were thankful IN the matter not FOR it.

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After a short review from last week's program, Gary and Manny look at II Cor. 4:13-16. Highlights include the title verse, believers speak and proclaim the truth because it is written. Other highlights are believers know He who raised Jesus will raise them, we do not lose heart and as grace reaches more and more thanksgiving goes to God. The three goals of the program are also mentioned.

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Gary notes points from verses 1-4. These include not losing heart, handling the Word of God truthfully, rejecting those who use the Word deceitfully, preaching the true Gospel, one based on Christ alone. Verses 7-12 start with the truth that the treasure is Christ, which we have in our earthen vessel, our body! The next verses list some of the difficulties we face. Though we carry the body of death as we war these challenges, the body of death in us works light and life in those who see us as we lean on Him inside of us.

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Gary recaps last week's program including two takeaways from the testimony on Jehovah Witness sisters and their dad. Verses from II Cor. 3 & 4 are covered with 3:12 summarizing the preceding ones, noting believers have a glorious hope, which produces a boldness to share our faith. Jews have a veil, which only leaves when someone accepts Jesus. Those with Him are transformed from glory to glory. Gary recounts the testimony of being led to a school copy room later in the evening and the powerful result.

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This program includes a short review of verses from II Cor. 2 and intros II Cor. 3:1-6. Paul's letter of commendation was the changed hearts of the Corinthian believers; we, too, can be introduced by the changed lives in our walk with the Lord. And, no believer or group should become "spiritual police."; Rather than judge a ministry or a person for a statement or two, we should look at the whole body of work and fruit produced.

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Verses from I Cor. 10-31 are reviewed. The need to focus on our oneness in Christ and the Gospel are emphasized. Verses 1-5 show Paul was not an eloquent speaker but fully relied on the message of the Gospel and Christ crucified. He, too, like many of us, did experience weakness, fear and trembling but he persevered as we can to share the Good News. Paul not only preached the message but also saw God's power work through it and him. The testimony centers on a difficult marriage and how God through Gary helped a young Christian sister navigate a very difficult time.

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These verses contain many insights for those wishing to evangelize including we are one body so minimize/ignore differences, we are to preach the Gospel, the power of God, not our denominational or such views, Christ is the head and focus not a pastor or teacher, a style of baptism, etc. The ending verses powerfully show that God has chosen what could be considered foolishness and is not the wisdom of the world to win souls and show Himself. Finally, the verses illustrate God uses those He calls, and we are not perfect, not the wisest not and, in the world's eyes, not the best but He chooses and uses us!

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The program focuses on verses from II Tim. Many important items for evangelizing are mentioned including sound doctrine will be shunned, people will follow their own desires/teachers and many will turn aside to fables. These are severe warnings as we approach the end times but the last part of the verse encourages us to be watchful, endure afflictions, be an evangelist & fulfill our ministry.

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Gary and Manny share points from II Tim. 4:2 that will help all of us share our faith with others as well as help minister to other believers. Two of the points focus on being ready both in season and out of season. Gary reviews portions of 12 of his testimonies from the past three programs that demonstrate the points from II Tim. 4:2 helped him.

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The program begins with two insights for believers. First, we are called to live for the Lord 24/7, not just on Sundays, special events, et al, but everyday. Next, God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself and He has given us the ministry of reconciliation, introducing others to God and His plan. The three testimonies including a healing in a pizza parlor beer garden, the restoration of a young tennis player and her family and an intervention that prevented a deadly assault on an IRS office.

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Gary presents more testimonies. He describes a called intent on suicide, a couple of encounters with Jehovah Witnesses and a miraculous healing of a Christian who suffered from depression, oppression, and more for years.

Gary and Manny discuss some spiritual points and encourage listeners to walk out their walk trying to serve the Lord everyday and know His power and presence is resident with and through them to others.

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Gary and Manny will take a break from the Book of Romans. This and following programs will focus on testimonies, primarily from Gary's walk with the Lord. For those not familiar with his background, the Lord uses him to minister in the highways and byways of this world, i.e. banks, stores, restaurants, movie sets, sporting events and more. Gary will share the complete testimony and then he and Manny will make comments. Gary will also share insights into how and why the Holy Spirit works through him.

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The program covers Romans 11:16-21. There is a lengthy comment on verse 16, showing the covenant forefathers of Israel and how this foundation will one day lead to the Jews returning to God through Jesus. Other verses here note the importance of humility for the grafted-in Gentiles; just as the original branches were removed, Gentiles need to stay humble about the blessings and the position they have inherited due to the rejection of such by the Jews.

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Gary begins with a testimony on how the Holy Spirit led him to go to a Federal Bldg "right now." Once there he met with a staffer for a local Congressman; she just "happened" to be free. Gary and Manny share a couple other Spirit-led moments and the importance for believers to be sensitive to the HS. More verses in Romans 11 point out the fall of the Jews, from Jesus to themselves, opened blessings to Gentiles...yet the Jews are not totally out of the picture.

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Gary and co-host Manny review Romans 11:5-10. They expound on the main points in these verses, including that all must not think, like Elijah, that they or their group are the only ones faithful to God; that those who harden their heart against Jesus as the Only Way may see God further harden their heart; and just as the Jews missed out, did not benefit from Jesus's death, many may try other paths to God, leaving Jesus out of the picture, and doom themselves to eternity separated from God.

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Gary and Manny revisit the story of pastor telling a serviceman that God does not help people on earth, but only in heaven...leading to the suicide of the serviceman. A trip to Colorado was the site of a dramatic answer to prayer; Manny prayed for a family in need asking the Lord for an answer in 24 hours. God answered in even less time. Gary shares the biblical truth of giving thanks in all things and how a Teamsters-led transportation company was changed by this truth.

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The theme in Romans 10 of those NOT seeking God finding Him while those who seem to seek Him do not find Him is continued. The Jews even greatly upset God through their disobedience, even though the Lord was stretching His hands toward them. The first verses in Romans 11 are reviewed and Gary and Manny make a powerful point. Believers are not to think too highly of themselves but they are also NOT to think too lowly of themselves, opening them up to low self-esteem, lack of confidence and even condemnation from the enemy.

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This program continues talking on Christian doctrine. Two LDS claims that indicate they are the true church, being led by a President/Prophet and having the Aaronic and Melchizedec priesthood, are compared to biblical scriptures on how God speaks to the church today and who has or does not have the priesthood. The program then looks at a churchwide event in Samaria and an individual call for Philip.

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In his book Translating God, Shawn Bolz makes the point that prophecy ties believers to their eternal calling and a glimpse of who they are. Gary and Manny discus how Christian doctrine does the same, i.e. who believers are, their standing with God, eternal security and more. They then discuss good works and other doctrine, some relative to the LDS faith.

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Gary and Manny review Christian doctrine including who is a Christian, what happens when one receives Christ/is born again, are Christians justified from day one, eternal security and more.

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Host Gary along with co-host Manny and guest Jeff Wirth review the steps Jeff took to move from a fleshly, carnal walk to being a sold-out discipleship. The three then discuss divorce and tools for having a Christian marriage between believers. They also touch on the practice years ago of many in church shunning those divorced.

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Jeff Wirth started out his walk with God pretty much on his own. He did not connect with other believers; partly due to this, he lived a pretty fleshly walk. In this state he prayed that he could be a sold-out follower, like the first disciples. God answered Jeff's prayer and Jeff grew. This interview covers his life from a fleshly walk to a sold-out status...and how God used him as grew closer!

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The program starts out with the scripture "Lord who has believed our report?" Gary and Manny share some stories about those who initially reject the Gospel. Then, they discuss the scripture "faith comes hearing and hearing by the Word of God." The importance of knowing and staying in the Word is reviewed along with the tie-in to hearing God's voice. The final portion reviews scriptures that indicate the Gospel and the knowledge of God have gone around the whole world, to the hearing of every person.

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In Romans 10:11-15 Paul shows that whosoever seeks Him and calls to Him will be saved. This negates thoughts that only certain ones will know Him. Verses 14-15 talk about the need for others to hear and how they can only hear if preachers, teachers and others are sent and go. Manny talks of his being saved at a music festival and Gary shares how he led three women to Christ, who had an unexpected family death and were desiring assurance.

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Gary and co-host Manny cover verses 5-10 in Romans 10. Verse 5 talks of how those who believe in righteousness by the Law shall live by it, an exceptionally difficult place to be as the Bible says none of us can keep the law perfectly. The position is contrasted with grace, whereby Christians are saved and by grace and faith inherit the promises. Verses 6 and 7 present the impossible task for those who choose to not live by faith; the task is either ascending to heaven to bring Jesus down or going to Hell, to bring Him again from the dead. The program closes with verses that proclaim the title, i.e. that the Word is near all of us, even in our hearts and we receive or walk in that Word through belief and confession based upon it.

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Gary along with Manny conclude Romans 9 noting the fact that although Israel followed after the law of righteousness, the nation did not achieve it as they stumbled at the stumbling stone, Jesus. Verse 33 concludes the chapter saying whoever believes in Him, Jesus, will not be ashamed. Chapter 10 begins with Paul's desire for Israel to be saved; he sees them zealous for God but without knowledge. He shows in verse 3 that Israel tries to establish its own righteousness, a problem in the modern Christian church today brought upon by legalism. Verse 4 shows how Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, meaning legalism is dead in the water once these scriptures are understood.

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Gary and Manny as a co-host talk of times when God suffered long and how His patience opened doors for Him to work good in the lives of believers and bring Himself glory. They discuss the main points of verses 23-29. These include that God will have mercy on Him he will; that the Jews, though originally chosen, trusted in their self-righteousness so only a remnant will remain; and those who were not His people, the Gentiles, will be called the children of the living God.

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Gary and Manny Rodriguez review verses 17-21 from Romans 9. They address concerns that sometimes arise when we hear "God hardens a heart" of He has mercy on whom He will. They respond to the questions "is God unfair?", "is He capricious?" and they discuss well-known verses from Jeremiah 18, including the potter making a vessel. If the clay is marred while spinning, does the potter have the right - and will He? - make a different vessel but one still for honor & useful?

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Gary begins this episode summarizing the interviews with Ken Stearn, including the powerful testimonies of some incarcerated believers. He and Manny discuss more trials of Liann V and also share her Jabez moments, showing the victories God brought in the lives of Liann and her family. Manny and Gary review the verses from Romans 9. In these, Paul the Apostle counters any thoughts that God is capricious and/or acts on whims. He speaks of how God shows mercy and even extra mercy to those that He will while always being perfectly fair and caring to all others.

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Today's program is the second interview with Ken Stearn, a Chaplain at Salt Lake County Jail in Salt Lake, Utah. Ken talks more about the duties of a Chaplain and what it is like being in a jail. He talks some about being a volunteer. He reviews three powerful testimonies from his time as a volunteer and Chaplain. The first involves a young man running from God. The second is an amazing testimony with many side stories, including a death threat; two inmates recognizing a fellow inmate has something different and seems real, which they both want; a common thread between these two inmates that could turn volatile; and the spectacular healing of an uncle hundreds of miles away. The third illustrates how God can change a man far, far away from Him. Ken ends with a plea for all believers to share their faith.

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Manny and Gary interview Ken Stearn. Ken is a Chaplain with Good News Jail and Prison Ministry at thee Salt Lake County Jail. Ken talks about his start at the Jail, first as a volunteer and then as a Chaplain. He provides insight into the great need for jail ministry as the men and women in jail are very open and aware of the needs in their lives to get things straight. And, not just correct a behavior or two but a need for a real transformation and becoming a new creation in Christ.

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The program begins with a verse 13 of Romans 9 and how God did not love Esau, the firstborn, but did love Jacob. Manny and Gary discuss at some length the foreknowledge of God and how He knows who will follow Him. The testimonies start with Liann Vancelette, a current believer from Utah, then the woman with the issue of blood and finally the widow and the unjust judge. These three women had an issue, pressed in despite obstacles, came to the Lord and received their answer.

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Gary and Manny introduce and review verses 1-12 of Romans 9. In these verses, Paul discusses the Jews, the advantages they have and his desire to see them saved. The verses then point out that the true Jews are those with a changed heart, not those that are Jews by birth. Manny and Gary also look at the foreknowledge of God and how God uses that to favor or select those who will follow Him from those who choose not to.

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Manny and Gary continue to discuss Romans 8. The verses focus on the overwhelming assurance Paul writes about for the believer. Manny and Gary share a few insights, get excited and preach a bit as they near the end of Romans 8.

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Gary and co-host Manny Rodriguez look at verses 30-33 and dissect the very good news for believers from these. This good news includes God predestines, God calls, justifies and glorifies believers. If God is for us (believers), who can be against us? And, He will freely give us all things, He does not lay charges against us and He will deliver us from wrath. This is a cause for celebration!

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Gary and co-producer Manny conclude Romans 8:26. They discuss the groanings mentioned in verse 26 and in other scriptures. They discuss the oft-quoted verse 28, noting the good points but also some cautions about the application in the lives of believers. They conclude with verse 29, noting the awesomeness of God and His foreknowledge of those who would come to Him. Being elected and known by God long, long ago brings great comfort and security to believers.

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Gary and Manny Rodriguez, co-producers of the Podcast, discuss verses 23-26 of Romans 8. They discuss the full redemption for Christian believers, when they receive their glorified body. Manny and Gary also discuss hope and faith, pointing out that faith is an established conviction concerning things unseen and is the title deed for what is hoped for. The program ends with a university student's testimony how a scripture written on a scrap of paper led to a miracle in the midst of a panic attack.

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For the Christmas and New Years programs the past two years, Gary examined the supernatural side of the Christmas story. He discussed a teen and an angel having a dialogue, a priest being able to speak upon entering a temple but not upon leaving, an angel talking with shepherds and more. In today's program, he focuses on Joseph and the years immediately after Jesus's birth. He and Manny Rodriguez, who together are producing the program, discuss the events in scriptures from Matthew chapters 1 and 2 and the pertinent points.

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In this program, Gary mentions the prior two programs which included interviews with Kat De Penning of GEM and Robin Lococo of Challenged Champions and Heroes. Gary gives a short summary of Romans 8 verses 1-14, highlighting important points. He then introduces verses 15-22 and concludes with a short prayer.

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Gary interviews a friend and sister in Christ from California. Robin Lococo is the founder of Challenged Champions and Heroes, an international ministry serving people with disabilities and their caregivers. This ministry reaches 29 countries. Robin has written two books, "Serving to the Top" and "Stress and Depression among Disabilities." Robin also works as a manager and confidant to Sir Clyde Rivers, a leader in World Civility.

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Gary talks with Kat De Penning, a believer serving God through GEM, Greater European Mission. (albeit in different years, Kat and Gary graduated from the same college, Central College in Pella, Iowa.) Kat shares her testimony, a story and about her time attending Bible College and serving in Greece. Her testimony includes a couple of signs, something new to her, but ones that were remarkably accurate. She talks about GEM, its focus, its history and she encourages believers to go into all the world and what this has meant in her life

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This program focuses on Romans 8:9-14. The apostle Paul makes it very clear that only those who have the Spirit of God are truly saved, born-again. Those without the Spirit, no matter how passionate in their life for God and godly ways, are not saved and are none of His. Those with the Spirit have great power to both walk in the Spirit and to mortify the deeds of the flesh. Both these lead to an overcoming and fulfilling Christian life and prove one is a child of God.

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Gary focuses on two parts of scripture, Romans 8:5-8 and Col. 3:1-17. This section of Romans talks of the difficulties and impossibilities of being in the flesh and being carnally minded. Those in the flesh cannot please God and carnally minded people, whether saved or not, are at enmity with God, His ways and the result is death, whether physical or just being deprived of a whole life. Being spiritually minded leads to life and peace, and allows us to see God, see Him move and begin to follow His ways. The verses from Colossians illustrate the characteristics of the old and new man.

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Gary covers Romans 8:4. The verse explains how the Law was fulfilled in us, or for us, by Christ. This work is in our spirit. The verse also mentions that we now walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh, consistent with our new nature! He then gives examples of how he followed the Spirit during his Christmas trip. He both followed the Spirit's peace and His direct leading. He also was able to share Christ and see a man receive the Lord.

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Gary finishes the Christmas Story and starts Romans 8. He reviews the miraculous with Zacharias, speaking, not speaking for 9 months, writing a name and speaking, again, etc. The idea of a prophecy for an older couple to have a child. Gary finishes with Mary's song from Luke 1:45-54 and Zacharias's prophecy, Luke 1:67-79, noting the beauty in each as well as the wonder and power of God. He then starts Romans 8 covering verse 1-3. Romans 8 brings the good news of what Christ has done to address the concerns expressed in Romans 6 and 7.

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Gary continues reviewing the Christmas Story from Luke. The first portion covers when Elizabeth is visited by Mary and how Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit when she heard Mary's greeting. After the birth of Jesus, more of the supernatural and the miraculous surfaces. An angel visits shepherds, comforts them and suddenly a multitude of angels appear. Prior to the birth of Jesus, John was born. His birth was accompanied by an angel, a mute father, and more. All the portions in Luke support that miracles and supernatural are woven throughout the birth of Jesus.

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Gary reads portions of the Christmas story in the book of Luke with a focus on the supernatural and miraculous parts of the story. An angel and a teen having a conversation, the angel comforting the teen and a teen having a baby without having relations with a man, i.e. a virgin birth. Mary was given a calling and accepted it, saying "let it be according to your word." Gary relates how Mary accepted her calling, and all believers should seek out their calling.

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This episode concludes Romans 7. The last verses of Chapter 7 reiterate the point that, for a believer, once s/he is born again, the old nature is dead and gone while her/his spirit is new, which equals a new nature. The Bible encourages us to renew our mind, to put on Christ and be transformed as we are renewed. Though some groups hold to the idea that believers still have their old nature or something like it, this idea is not supported by multiple scriptures. Paul's life shows he went from Saul, breathing threats and persecuting the church, to Paul, the apostle and one who says he has wronged no man. The program concludes with a look at the new identity of believers and why it is so important to receive and believe this truth.

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Dan and Melissa shared how they grew in their identity in Christ. Melissa shared that she was not living an overcoming life, did not have great peace and more. Once she found truths, she shared them with Dan and then prayed for him to receive and believe what she now knew. He received the truths and many verses from Romans helped him. Both now walk in their new identity and their story will encourage and edify. Ephesians and Romans encourage us to walk in our new identity, to not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of our mind through the Word of God.

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I attend New Creation Church in Sandy, Utah. A sister at church, Connie, goes into the world herself, often while working. Today I share three of her testimonies and a follow-up from one of my own. Two of Connie's testimonies involve serious matters. One lady had prayed that morning, asking God to send somebody by or she would be done with Him. The second lady had lost her husband the previous day and was feeling very unsure. See how Connie ministered to both ladies, all the while respecting her work as well as answering His call. The scriptures from Romans cover more of how believers have a new nature but can still be troubled by the lingering effects, habits and feelings from the old nature or old man.

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A good friend and brother in the Lord, Manny Rodriguez, operates a school of worship. In this Podcast, he and I share scriptures and thoughts about worship. The Podcast is geared toward beginners but will benefit any believer and listener. Psalm 100 includes many of the reasons why worship (and praise) are important to the Christian church. The Bible says that worship also drives away the evil one, who cannot stand the praise given to God. Most Christian churches begin with praise and worship, probably to drive out any evil presence and invite God's presence. As believers learn corporate worship (at church and studies), believers can then practice worshiping and praising God on his/her own.

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In Romans 7:13-17 Paul explains the issues of the goodness of the law, the state of believers free from the old nature and the ever-present battle resisting any influence from the old nature and old habits. The law is good in that it shows believers their sinful condition. The law can never save, can never be used to coerce believers into some standard of less sin/no sin/et al. Being now free, believers must guard against influence of their past habits and practices. The BEST answer is to renew our minds to who we now are, Romans 12:1-2.

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Many Christians do not understand the purpose of the Law. The Law was our tutor to bring us to Christ. Galatians 3:25 says but after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. Believers are free from the Law. Any reference to, or use of, the Law to believers must be done carefully and with a focus on information and doctrinal understanding. From all reports, many US churches are preaching/teaching and/or using the Law as something more than a tutor.

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Gary explains that we were in the flesh, but we who are born again are not now in the flesh. We may walk after the flesh sometimes, being carnal or even sinful, but we do not live there (do not need to live there.) We are also dead to the Law; the Law is good but its purpose is to show us a need for a Savior, not a set of standards that govern our lives. Some well-meaning pastors/teachers try to force or focus on the performance of believers pert he law and even God's punishments for breaking the law, but, again, that is not the Law's purpose. God desires that we live and serve Him by the Spirit through faith, not by adhering to a set of do's and don'ts only.

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The program begins with Gary's new website. It can be accessed at "garygriffenhagen.com" The site includes a blog, links to the Go Into All the World Podcast, and a link to donate and support this ministry. Gary continues his intro to Romans 7. He mentions he began going into all the world just to evangelize. However, other needs arose and he began being used in healing/laying on of hands, praying for the those with other emotional/spiritual needs and more. He then begins Romans 7. The primary topic in the verses 1-5 is that believers are dead to the old man; the old man or nature is dead and gone and Christians are married to Jesus and their new nature.

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Gary finishes speaking on the fruit of the Spirit and other spiritual traits needed to achieve victory in many of the testimonies. Serving God is not a "walk in the park" and does include being wise, gentle and relying on the Holy Spirit. Some of these testimonies happened over time and/or required Gary and others who to stand. The final major testimony involves the JC Fan Club President, her sisters, an abusive dad and God's deliverance for the youngest sister. Gary had to stand and trust God. He faced losing his job and probable criminal charges for the stance he took, at the request of the sister. Gary then begins the intro to Romans 7.

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Gary has been sharing testimonies from his time as an advisor for the JC Fan Club, the Bible Club at Silverado High School in Victorville, CA. The Lord moved mightily for four years on this high school campus. Students found Christ, were healed and delivered from depression and oppression and the move was so powerful even unbelieving students acknowledged there was power and wonder in Gary's Spanish classroom. Today's testimonies are called "Punk Rock Band, Tennis Captain, The Southern Belle, and the first testimony centered on the 15-year old Club President.

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Gary continues outlining the JC Fan Club activities. The Club participated in See You at the Pole, National Day of Prayer, and 24/30-hour Fasts. The Club members and others joined in the National Events and media were often present due to the large turnouts. Gary shares testimonies including 2-Minute Break, Copy Room, Business Meeting and Wrestling Coach. These testimonies further illustrate a move of God on a high school campus.

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Gary served as an Assistant Pastor. He was trained during that time so he would move into his own ministry. God opened the doors for him to minister at Silverado High School for four years. During those four years at a regular, public high school, many lives were touched and much ministry was directed by the Holy Spirit. After a year and one half, the Holy Spirit set two rules for the next two plus years. Gary was to be to work on time and not get caught up in outside things (newspaper, etc.) The Lord told Gary this because so many things would happen so fast he/Gary could not keep up. Today Gary will share how the ministry at Silverado began and the earliest stages of this Spirit-led movement on a high school campus.

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Paul concludes chapter 6 with many powerful truths. Before believers were saved, they were free from righteousness. They were not able to produce works or fruit worthy of repentance, i.e. save ourselves (verse 20.) Verse 22 shows the corollary. Believers are now free from sin, are servants of God, have fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. As the end of believers is everlasting life, their actions or lack thereof cannot "unsave" them. Verse 23 mentions the wages of sin are death; the soul that sins shall die. Wages are a just payment; however, the gift of God, no payment on the part of the receiver, is eternal life.

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This episode centers on verses that show believers are dead to sin. Some phrases from these verses include "reckon yourself dead", "let not sin reign", "neither yield your members", "for sin shall not have dominion over you." The Apostle Paul uses these verses to show the old nature is gone and because of that the hold sin had on us is gone, too. We also see in these verses that God gives commands (let not, yield not, reckon yourself) that we MUST be able to accomplish (or the scriptures would be untrue, a lie.) Gary ends with two stories centered on Rom. 8:28, showing God can take unplanned interruptions and work them for good.

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Gary shares the complete testimony of witnessing on a return flight. The Holy Spirit quickened an unusual action toward the end of the flight, i.e. use the restroom, to open a conversation. His seatmate was returning from the funeral of her 11-year old nephew, who died suddenly without any illness, days before. Gary shared many scriptures and the Lord ministered to this young LDS mother. Gary then shared three testimonies in which the Holy Spirit actively intervened, once to instantly sober Gary up after two beers and the other as he shared with a former student and her response to Gary saying "God is good and I am just praising Him." When he heard her response, he knew he needed to silently pray and address her concerns. These testimonies illustrate why it is critical for believers to get involved; and, like this last testimony, not run away or give up when the initial response is not positive.

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Gary shared a week ago that the Greek words for salvation include more than a path to heaven. The words include health, wholeness, restoration, healing, deliverance and more. He then shares a testimony about the healing of a 4-year old boy. He was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder as a one-year old and though the parents prayed, nothing happened for 2-3 years. Hear how the parents and young boy heard correct teaching and doctrine and a miracle resulted. Gary shared Divine Appointment #1 last week; he and three co-workers had a chance to share their faith with an CA-area UBER driver, who is a Jehovah Witness. When Gary returned to Utah, God had a couple of other "divine appointments" with other Jehovah Witnesses. God is moving and wants all of us to join Him reaching out to others.

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The previous week Gary presented six steps about preparing to share one's faith and he noted the Greek words for salvation encompass more than just "spiritual salvation from sins" but also health, wholeness, prosperity, deliverance, restoration and more. In today's program, he reviews the Greek words and he talks about the positive side of our relationship with Christ. Just as Jesus died once and for all to overcome sin, we now, too, have victory over sin, as we first reckon ourselves dead to sin and rest in our new nature to resist any old habits and bondages. Gary ends the program with an amazing testimony called "A Divine Appointment" in which he and three Christian co-workers are used by the Holy Spirit to share with an UBER driver.

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Gary lays out 6 principles for witnessing and preparing to share and defend our faith. There are steps all believers can take to prepare themselves to share including being sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Gary then reviews important points from Romans 6 shared during the last two programs. We see in Romans 6 that believers are dead to Sin and alive unto God, and have gone from slaves of Sin to slaves of God.

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Paul continues in Romans 6:5-11 describing our new position. We were alive to sin; now we are dead. Sin had us in bondage; now the hold of sin has been broken. If we are dead with Christ, we believe we shall live with Him. We know He died once; we, too, have died once. We do not die over and over; our old nature is dead once and for all. By reckoning ourselves dead to sin, we can walk and live in our new place/position. This helps us resist sin; we our dead to sin but alive unto God.

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Believers know the story of David and Goliath. David defeated Goliath, a great victory. But what brought David to the Battle? A spiritual call? A Word? A leader asking him to come? No, none of these. Gary shares from scripture how or why David came to the Battle. Gary relates that to the many recent testimonies where God used a non-spiritual activity to do great things. All believers need to seek God as they go, so a spiritual work can come out of an ordinary event. In Romans 6, Paul answers the question if grace is our basis of salvation, can or should believers live in sin?

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Gary reviews items from two previous programs. First, he encourages all to study angels and the Holy Spirit, and how they can assist and guide a believer. He gives two testimonies where angels intervened in his life, one of which was in a tennis court during practice. He mentions some takeaways from last week's program where Garrett shared on serving Ukraine for two months. Gary then returns to Romans 5, covering verses near the end of the chapter. These verses, 17-20, talk of the victory Christ wrought in His one act of obedience. His one act overcame and cancelled Adam's one act of disobedience, brought forgiveness for multitudes of sins and made many righteous.

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The Holy Spirit drew Gary to Garrett Larsen, a home church pastor with "A Jesus Mission" ministry. Gary and Garrett spend time together, ministered to a Chick-Fil-A manager and more. The Holy Spirit spoke to Garrett some months ago, asking him to serve Ukraine. Working through the what-ifs and the how-to, Garrett answered the call and served for two months. He and others operated from a home base in Romania, daily delivering food and some medical supplies throughout Ukraine. He answers questions and shares insights about his time abroad

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Gary summarizes the stories from the last program. He notes they started with a non-spiritual activity; he prayed or was sensitive for the Holy Spirit to intervene; and he encourages listeners to have a mindset of sharing their faith so doors will open. Romans 5:15-17 show that one man's trespass caused all humans to inherit a sin nature while the free gift by grace erased the sins of many, gave them a new nature and resulted in their justification.

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Gary shares three stories. Each started as an everyday, non-spiritual activity. The first was a burger for lunch; the second was retrieving a left behind golf club; the third was shopping for tennis shoes. However, as Gary was sensitive to the Holy Spirit, doors opened to share Christ and pray for a young Latina and help a rap artist trying to show youth from barrio areas a better life. In the third story, after some small talk, Gary shared stories with a LDS believer, and this LDS young man was touched to the point of tearing up by what God did.

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Today's podcast includes a lookback at some of the truths from Romans 1. Gary covers Romans 1 as an example of reading and studying the Epistles. The truths gleaned from Romans 1 include that God turned those who did not want Him over to their own lusts and many of the ungodly attitudes we see in society today were outlined in verses 29-32. Gary covers verses 12-14 in Romans 5 which contain many powerful truths.

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Gary shares more insights into reading the Epistles. He notes the Epistles are narrative compositions that reflect deeply on the significance of Christ's death and resurrection. The circumstances behind the Epistles are also very important, explaining for what purpose one was written. Gary covers verses in Jude and notes a way to have success when confronted by scoffers is to openly demonstrate God's love and power, a proactive response to negativity and doubt. He concludes with a story about how a free burger led to a spiritual highpoint.

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Gary shares how he witnessed to an LDS follower, showing LDS doctrines focusing on works are contrary to and rebuked by teachings found in Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, etc. While reading the epistles to clarify grace, faith and works, Gary noted how clearly the chapters in Galatians support salvation by grace through faith and reject works insofar as salvation. In this program, Gary shares facts and insights about the epistles and reading them. One prominent conclusion he makes is the importance of reading the epistles in context, versus picking verses here and there.

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Gary lays out four lessons from Matt M's story of last week. (1) When difficulties come, pour out our heart to God first; (2) Own what has happened in your life; (3) Include God always so the Word moves from our head to heart; (4) God is with us. Verses from Acts 18 show Paul shared his faith & taught regularly, compelled by the Spirit. And Gary shares the story of millions saved over 170 years, beginning with one reluctant Sunday School student.

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Gary recovered the New Format for the program. First segment on the Christian Life. Insights and Advice on living the Christian Life and Walking the Walk. Second: Doctrine and Teachings. These will strengthen and expand what you can share with others and what you can teach others desiring to go into all the world. Third segment covers stories of salvations and God's power. Today's program includes Matt Maher's story. Matt started a pro soccer career, following after his brother. An injury, a night out, and an accident turned his world upside down. Learn how Matt embraced these and how God worked redemption and salvations through him.

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The program begins with I Thes. 5:9, "God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." This ties into last week's message on the joy of salvation and escaping God's wrath. Gary next explains a principle he learned years ago, to give praise in all things, from the book Prison to Praise. Isa. 61 says God gives a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. I Thes 5:18 says give thanks in all things. Gary weaves these together and shows how praise and thanks can set us free from despair and heaviness. He then shares how the Holy Spirit said to him to give thanks and how the Spirit worked a seemingly bad thing for good.

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The program starts with Rom.5:9-10. We continue to see God's great plan working in our lives. Through love, He not only saved us, He now delivers us and keeps us through Christ, saved from His wrath and saved unto eternal life. Gary gives various scriptures to support these which provide believers Great Security in Christ. Gary mentions how important it is to know our identity and our security. These truths are vital to ward off the attacks of the evil one, who wants to bother and bind us so we will not walk in love, joy and peace and we will not Go into All the World. I Cor. 1:30 sums up what we have as believers.

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Today's program includes Rom. 5:7-8 and part of 9. Verse 7 shares it is rare that a person would lay down his/her life for a good man or woman, yet Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. This illustrates God' tremendous love for us even before we were saved, mentioned in verse 8. Gary shares the salvation story of the former daredevil Evil Knievel. Evil came to the Lord later in life and expressed disappointment he did not find the lord earlier. Gary uses this to encourage us to share with others, especially those younger. Other points include since we are saved by faith, we are now to walk by faith and to stay free from rules that bind us, even "good" rules. Finally, Gary begins looking at Romans 5:9 and though God loved us before we were saved, He loves us and is helping us in our new life even more now that we know Him.

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Gary covers Romans 5:4-6. These verses show how tribulation works patience, patience works experience and experience produces hope. The hope mentioned here goes beyond the normal hope believers have of heaven and eternal life to hope in the tribulations and trials of our present life. Gary also shows how whether in evangelism or the normal course of life's ups and downs believers may have to back off, pray, re-group and let the Lord fight our battles. He will fight our battles and we will have greater depth and hope in the Christian lie.

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Gary begins the program with the question What can you listening do to go into All the World? He covers the first three verses in Romans 5, with a focus on Peace, Hope and Standing in Faith. He notes that as we received Him (in faith) let us walk with Him from Col. 2:6-7. He mentions that though we may still sin we have been set free from the power of sin; renewing our mind will cause less and less missteps in our walk. He talks of fellowshipping with first-time filmmaker Tracy Robinson, whose movie "The Matter of Life," will be released May 16-17. Tracy's love for Jesus and the joy and peace she exuded stood out. He ends with a funny story how he would listen to praise and worship music on long drives to meetings and others would ask "what drug/s are you taking" due to his noticeable joy and peace.

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The Bible says we are new creatures when born again. Our spirit is completely new; it was once dead and now is alive unto God. God wants us to live from our spirit. Romans 8:5b says "those who live according to the Spirit, set their minds on the things of the Spirit." We want to be sensitive to His leading. and what the Spirit is doing and saying. Gary shares two stories and resumes teaching from Rom. 5.

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The Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is an International Christian Prison Ministry that operates in many countries. Good News provides Chaplains to minister to behind bars and assist jail staff. The Chaplains also oversee volunteers who teach weekly Bible studies. This was taped a couple of years ago and through it, Gary wants to encourage believers to consider para-church ministries as a way to Go into All the World.

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God wants to work signs and wonders, sometimes through His children and sometimes on His own. In today's program, Gary talks of how an angel intervened on a tennis court to correct a serve and how a class to present Jesus to visiting Japanese students went wildly wrong yet a great result came through the healing of a sore throat. Gary also starts reviewing Romans 5.

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This program takes a deeper look at the miraculous with some how's and why's. Gary asks the question if there are needs in today's world that need a sign or wonder. He notes that Jesus included signs and wonders along with teaching and preaching as He encouraged His followers to go and that ministry to others demonstrates God's love, power and kindness to both the unsaved and saved.

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Today's Podcast focuses on Luke 1 and the miraculous contained within the Christmas Story. Believers as well as many non-believers embrace the Story of Jesus's birth. However, of these many are skeptical, or deny, miracles and the miraculous. May today's teaching give all of us pause to think as we hear of

(1) a discussion between a teenage girl and an angel;

(2) the teen is soon impregnated but not by a man;

(3) a priest who talks with an angel but suddenly is mute;

(4) this same priest, who after writing his son's name can talk;

(5) a magnificent prophesy given by this priest about Jesus and his own son.

In Luke 2, we hear of an angel talking to shepherds, who later follow the angel's advice. And, thousands of angels are in a nearby field, praising God and speaking, too, of a new relationship between God and man.

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This program centers on the Christmas Story and more. Gary starts by reading the Story from Luke 2 and adds comments as he reads. A main point of encouragement is letting the joy of the Lord well up inside us and the glory of the Lord to shine through us so we can project this joy and glory as we talk with others about Jesus. Other side comments are Mary and Joseph's awe at what God has done, just as we often awe at what He does; Simeon's time of waiting and his prophetic word about Jesus to Mary; and then a look at the miraculous demonstrated in Luke 1 as a lead to Luke 2 and the Story.

May this be a time of meditating on the Story, on the glory and joy in our hearts and on a recognition of the miraculous that illustrates the power and wonder of God Almighty.

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The Lord brought a brother who helped set-up a PODCAST, also called "Go into All the World" this week. A great blessing and this is the Praise. The story centers on a sister who saw a man returning groceries at checkout. She stepped in and paid for them. The clerk and the young man were greatly surprised. The portion on wisdom centers on recognizing how God is always with us and how He always beckons us to come boldly to Him. I used to shy away sometimes, focusing more on fear, or shame or maybe a worry that I had done enough. I also quoted TD Jakes who mentions that there are times when we go through the wilderness so God can refine us; the wilderness may be the only way to learn precious truths. The last part of the PODCAST starts with Romans 4:20 and finishes at 4:25, the end of Chapter Four.

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This program begins with two of Gary’s stories. One centered on Gary’s mini-crisis of faith and how the Holy Spirit gave him a boost. The second focused on Gary and a brother hurrying to a Christian political meeting, knowing they only had minutes to spare, and how the Holy Spirit used the Good Samaritan story to help a young girl with a baby to both start her car and start a new life in Christ.

Gary briefly mentioned BLAST, an acronym he heard from Greg Laurie of Harvest. BLAST is a way to share with others; the letters mean Be a friend, Listen attentively, Ask questions, Share your testimony and Tell Truth. This is generally how Gary shares with others. The final portion of the program introduces the First Great Awakening and how three leaders of the Awakening, George Whitefield, John and Charles Wesley, all realized they needed to be born again and an assurance of faith and how their new lives led to open-air preaching to thousands.

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A media minister mentioned that ALL believers need to cling to Jesus. The feeling is that not all believers are today. Gary gives some scriptural reasons to support the idea of clinging, including Luke 9:23, John 15:4-5, 8 and more. Jesus commands us to take up our cross daily and to abide in Him, so we can bear much fruit. Gary mentions that abiding, taking up our cross and clinging cannot be done on a hit or miss basis, cannot be done once or twice a week, and must be 24/7.

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