Live by Every Word: Recent Episodes
Philadelphia Church of God
Jesus Christ Himself stated that man should live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. He also said that God’s Word is truth! But what are those words? Who understands those words? And how can anyone live by every word of God if he doesn’t first know what those words are? In each program, hosts Brian Davis and Dwight Falk will examine the Bible’s doctrines and instructions on Christian living in order to help listeners understand how they can better live by every word.
After all God the Father and Jesus Christ have done, can we endure some hardship to fulfill the job God is offering us?
Millions may have their names written in church membership books and still be “none of His”—not really Christians at all!
True, Jesus Christ, the person, is the most important individual ever to walk this Earth. True, He is the Savior of all mankind. But Christ, the person, is not the gospel!
Traditional Christianity has assumed that the death of Christ finished God’s plan of salvation.
Much symbolism surrounds the subject of baptism. We need to understand that symbolism to know why God requires baptism of those who want to become true Christians—Spirit-begotten children of God.
The early New Testament Church received its beliefs, teachings and customs from the apostles who had been taught by Christ personally. Those same doctrines have been taught by God’s apostle and prophet in the end time.
Prayer is a very real, personal and intimate communication directed to our heavenly Father! Even though He already knows what we need, He wants us to ask Him—talk to Him—and thereby develop a relationship with Him.
Noah had his part to do before he could receive God’s promise of salvation from the Flood.
God’s purpose for us is that we become like He is—that we develop His perfect, spiritual character, which can be summed up in one word: love.
To become converted is to have God’s thoughts rather than carnal thoughts and emotions and desires.
Why is the world’s best-selling book held in awe by some, in passive discredit by others, and understood by virtually none?
Read and study your Bible daily—check up for yourself and see what it really does teach. Don’t just assume that what you have always heard and believed is the truth of God.
The most obvious false attempt to prove that the trinity is biblical is found in 1 John 5:7-8.
The Bible is a coded book. Only those that God calls can fully understand it, using the power of God’s spirit.
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Predestination has nothing to do with any particular decision you will make, or your fate.
Faith is a trust and confidence in the invisible God to perform what He has not yet done, and which mortal man cannot do.
True Christians are now in training for essential positions in God’s soon-coming government.
In God’s pattern for physical life, like reproduces like. And just as each plant or animal reproduces after its own kind, so humans reproduce humans. But unlike any of the animals, man was created in God’s likeness.
Is world government impossible—an idle pipe dream of unrealistic optimists? Is the idea of a soon-coming UTOPIA on Earth merely an absurd myth?
Those called into the Church were called not merely for salvation and eternal life, but to learn the way of God’s government and develop the divine character during this mortal life in the Church age.
What kind of an attitude is God looking for in an individual? Do you have this needed attitude?
"For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works."
It is Church government that cements and welds together the members of the body of Christ so that all function in peace, harmony and unity of purpose!
Christ promised He would build His Church and it would never die. How is Christ building His Church?
These deadly foes can come between us and God—separating us from Him. They tend to put wedges into our minds that can grow, gradually separating us from the guidance and power of God’s Holy Spirit and the faith of Jesus Christ—IF we allow them to.
God tells us there is something we must do before He will apply the sacrifice of Christ to pay the penalty of our sins.
Some statistics say about 70% of people’s thoughts are negative. Why so much negativity? Are you negative? How do you conquer negativity?
How exciting that Jesus Himself said that when we would see all the events He foretold taking place, He would come again!
The Feast of Tabernacles lasts a full seven days. Jesus Christ kept it and so should we.
When Christ returns to Earth as King of kings and Lord of lords, He will take over the supreme government over this world and depose Satan the devil! This world will then have peace at last.
Unless Jesus Christ returns to Earth to restore the government of God and put an end to warfare, not a single human being would be left alive!
This power can come only from above—from God in heaven—not from within you or from around you.
"Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female."
Satan as prince of the power of the air broadcasts—not in words, sounds or pictures, but in attitudes, moods, impulses.
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Prayer is a very real, personal and intimate communication directed to our heavenly Father!
The human mind is limited to knowledge of the physical. It cannot know—comprehend—the spiritual things of God. Why?
If we are to become Spirit-born members of God’s Family, we must prove that we will obey God here and now by striving to get the spiritual leaven of sin out of our lives and keep it out!
Let’s consider some of the great benefits that come from keeping God’s law. This should encourage us to strive to keep it perfectly.
The man or woman who keeps God’s financial law will reap the physical and spiritual blessings promised in His Word.
Christ used this short illustration to picture to His listeners the reality of the resurrection from the dead of both the righteous and the wicked.
The good news of the kingdom of God is something you must understand, and believe, in order to be saved!
Satan is the adversary of God and man—and he is your adversary! Do you understand him like you should?
The human spirit imparts to man’s brain his unique powers of intellect and personality.
Study your Bible without prejudice, but be careful to prove all things as the Bereans did—search the Scriptures whether those things be so!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
As we stop to think about all that we are thankful to God for, let’s remember to be thankful for God’s Sabbath day.
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
Many people see the need for change. Politics isn't the answer. But real and lasting change is coming!
Not only will God's people inherit eternal life as the free gift of God and become eternal members of the God Family, they will also be rewarded!
John the Baptist was a type of Elijah. He prepared the way for Christ’s first coming. But there was another man to come to prepare the way for Christ’s second coming.
The greater one’s reward earned during this life is simply the greater gift of pleasurable and even thrilling life which shall continue forever.
The Bible is the authoritative Word of God in print. It is a supernatural feat, and worthy of careful study!
Real answered prayer is a divine, supernatural direct answer from Almighty God Himself!
Jesus Christ and the Church will be bound together in marriage for eternity by the terms and conditions of the New Covenant!
The Scriptures make it abundantly clear that God desires to elevate mortal man to the God-plane of existence—literal spirit-born members of His spirit-composed Family!
Christ came to make the gift of God’s Holy Spirit available to those whom God would call to repentance.
God commanded ancient Israel to keep His feasts, including the Days of Unleavened Bread. Can we find evidence that God’s New Testament Church should keep these days?
God protected the ancient Israelites from physical death through the blood of lambs. This was symbolic of the blood of Christ, the Lamb of God.
Jesus Christ is our Passover sacrifice. But God’s plan of salvation for mankind was not finished at the death of Christ.
The underlying thrust of all Bible prophecy is positive. It’s about the return of Jesus Christ. However, there are some very dark prophecies that precede Christ’s return. Even those prophecies contain God’s hope and love, but men refuse to understand.
Ancient Israel had valuable information from God, but it wasn't enough. What else is needed?
Adam was a perfect "clay model" that God, the Master Potter, planned to mold and reshape spiritually.
How does a true Christian live his life? Are there specific things he will do and not do? The Bible gives us the answer as to how a Christian is to live.
When did Christianity begin? Many would suppose it began when Christ came to this earth and began His ministry. But the Christian way of life actually has it roots in the Old Testament.
The Bible shows that a Spirit-begotten child of God must grow spiritually before he can be born into the divine Family of God.
Jesus Christ, John the Baptist and Peter all taught the need to repent. What does it mean to repent?
To understand why some become bitter we have to look at some vital history about the first mind that became that way.
Christ Himself is preparing eternal offices and positions of authority for God’s people. New leadership is coming to this Earth, and it will be righteous leadership!
Over the years, many people have speculated about what it is. Today, many people think it is related to vaccinations. But what is the mark of the beast? Do we have to guess, or can we know for sure?
How much do people understand about the second exodus? Another miraculous and massive exodus is coming in just a few years!
The Day of the Lord is filled with catastrophic events! But there is a vital reason these events will occur.
Repentance is a required step toward salvation. There is a true repentance and a false repentance.
The promises God made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob include three specific things. The promises are also made to all who will obey God.
God has promised that those who qualify to be born into His Family will receive a magnificent inheritance!
Jesus Christ showed His disciples how to keep the New Testament Passover, and He commands us to follow that example today.
Any group that refuses to keep holy the days God made holy is not in a right relationship with God, and simply does not understand the true way to salvation!
Christ taught a powerful lesson when He spoke of Lazarus and the rich man. Will we heed His warning?
Hell is mentioned multiple times in the Bible. But few people really understand the truth about hell. Do you?
Leaders often speak about their vision for the future. But what is often lacking is specifics. God gives specifics.
People in Christ's time could discern the weather, but they couldn't discern the signs of the times.
Mankind needs Christ to return--and soon! But today, many don't want to hear God's prophecies.
Christ's disciples asked him an excellent question--when would He return? Christ gave them the answer.
Social movements are demanding that family be destroyed. But who created family in the first place? Who has the authority to change it?
Christ taught Old Testament history. A person cannot accept Christ and reject the Old Testament.
God spoke to Moses face to face. God is still speaking today. Will people listen to Him?
The closing of the tree of life from humanity marked the very foundation of this present evil world.
Satan is very subtle. He works to deceive. God's people are instructed to overcome the ways of Satan. Here is how to do it!
The gospel message is so important that Christ delivered it for the first time. This message is desperately needed now.
Leviticus 26 shows an important principle all people need to heed: God blesses for obedience and curses for disobedience.
God taught ancient Israel about keeping the Sabbath through the miracle of manna. God's people can learn much from this example--including the faith needed to keep the Sabbath.
This earth is our training ground. Christ has a very special role in guiding us through this time period.
God's "Plan B" is about you. It is a plan with the greatest risk but also the greatest reward!