The Answers from Scripture Podcast: Recent Episodes
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One of the most common accusations against independent Baptist churches is that the church members worship their pastor. We know that to worship a man is idolatry, but what does the Bible say about how members are to treat their pastor? Listen to Brother Mark show us from scripture how we are to treat our pastors.
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Listen in as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how there is a constant theme inner weaved throughout the Bible.
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God is more than capable of helping us come to a personal conclusion that the Bible comes from Him. The Bible was written so anyone can prove it's trustworthiness. Listen as Brother Mark shows us how God's unique handywork is evident in giving us access to truth through the Bible.
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Praise God that His mercy endures forever! When someone backslides or falls into sin, our natural instinct is to have an attitude that accuses. Listen as Brother Mark shows from scripture how to restore a fallen believer.
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Listen as Brother Mark continues to show us from scripture how salvation is one gift that lasts forever once you have it.
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Salvation is the one thing the devil can not take from us. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how salvation is one gift that lasts forever once you have it.
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To be "politically correct" and "Biblically correct" about gender roles is an oxymoron. Listen in as Brother Mark shows from the Bible how today's politically correct view about gender roles is a self contradicting phenomenon.
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It seems that there are more teachers that are leading people away from the simplicity that is in Christ. The doctrine of a pretribulation rapture is a stance for those who believe God has preserve every word that proceeded out of the mouth of God. Listen to Brother Mark show us plainly from scripture why we believe a pretribulation rapture.
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In many situations thoughts about leaving a church doesn't come from God. However, in rare circumstances leaving a church may be the Biblical choice. Listen to Brother Mark show us from scripture about how to deal with the thoughts that tempt us to leave a church.
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There are some who don't believe that God's world is literally true and would try to argue that the flood was local and not global. This is obviously false. Listen to Brother Mark show us from scripture some of the evidence that proves there was a global flood.
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Here is one of Brother Mark's most amazing discoveries while reading the Bible.
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At first glance some scriptures appear contradicting to others. As we further investigate God's eternal word about these apparent contradictions, we find that there was never a contradiction at all. In fact we discover that Bible is always consistent. Listen to Brother Mark show us from scripture how that hating and loving may not be what you may think.
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Once you're a believer there are certain things that are expected of you. Let's listen to Brother Mark show us from scripture what those things are.
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Choosing friends may seem like a innocent endeavor, but how you choose your friends can result in life altering repercussions. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how we are to choose our friends.
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There are many misconceptions about the activates of the devil. What does the Bible say? Listen as Brother Mark sheds light on the activates of Satan according to scripture.
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Due to years of unbiblical illustrations about the devil, many Christians assumed things about Satan that are not actually true. Did you realize Satan has never been to ? Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture where Satan is right now.
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God said that Adam and Eve would die if they ate of the forbidden fruit. They didn't immediately die, why? Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how that death is more than just the soul departing from the body.
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Looking for a church to attend? There are so many to choose from! How do you find the right one? Listen as Brother Mark shows us principles from the Bible that guild us in finding the right kind of church.
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Need some practical advice about finding a spouse? Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture some Biblical principles on finding a spouse.
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Money is both necessary and dangerous. Those who seek money can easily become corrupted by their love for it, but how do we handle such a dangerous influence? Listen to Brother Mark as he shows the biblical perspective of money from scripture.
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The socialistic agenda tries to justify their actions by mis-using the Bible and telling people that Jesus was a socialist. Was Jesus really a socialist and what Bible verses do they use to attempt to persuade Christians? Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how the opposite it true.
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The Bible is an honest book that records those who have lied. There are several records of lies in the Bible, but the Bible itself is a perfect trustworthy account of God's nature and man's nature. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture that the lies in the Bible give us an honest account of truth.
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This new commandment that Christ gave us was the same commandment in the Old Testament, but with a higher standard. No longer are we to love our neighbors as ourselves, but now we are to love them as Christ loves us. Listen as Brother Mark show us from scripture how we as Christians are to love others more than the standard of how we love ourselves.
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There is a tendency to give credit to a good old cliché as if was in the Bible. No matter how popular or good you feel about these wise sayings, its always best to make sure it's actually in Scripture before you quote it as such. God's word is the greatest witness of truth and must not be mixed with man's fables. Listen as Brother Mark show us from Scripture why it's important to study and make sure we are representing God's word accurately.
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Sometimes the lack of spiritual fruit may cause us to question our soul winning methods. Some will be tempted to look for wisdom beyond the scriptures. Listen as Brother Mark shows us God's method for soul winning.
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Some would say that salvation is more complex than just putting your faith in Jesus Christ. They argue that if salvation is that simple then people will view salvation as a license to sin... or a get out of free card, but live the same worldly life as before. This is far from the truth. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from Scripture how eternal security encourages righteousness and takes away the desire to sin.
This question is one that very few seek to find an answer. What we wear is a choice that should reflect our obedience to the principles of God's word. Listen as Brother Mark show us from Scripture what God's says about what we wear.
The idea of chaperones in today's society is not only avoided, but those that have a chaperone are often mocked. God gave us wisdom from His word to protect us from making bad decisions in moments of weakness. Listen as Brother Mark shows us how the Bible suggests that the use of chaperones is a blessing to our relationships not a curse.
Many faithful servants of God have said that our relationship with God's word determines how our life will turn out. Not only is the Bible relevant for our eternity, but also relevant for our everyday living. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture the importance of our relationship with God's word.
Skeptics say that some of Jesus' prophecies have failed. But they are misinterpreting what the scriptures say, none of Jesus' prophecies have ever failed. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how two different examples skeptics give for failed prophecies aren't failed prophecies at all but misinterpretations.
We live in a modern age where society looks down on corporal punishment. Yet families are struggling more than ever to keep their little ones under control. Listen as Brother Mark tells us what the Bible says about how we should discipline our children.
What happened to the Old Testament believers? The Old Testament believers went to Heaven as soon as they died. Their souls were not just sleeping. Watch Brother Mark show us from scripture how they had to look to Christ in the future the same way we look to Christ in the past.
Any worldview can arrange evidence to fit its narrative. However, the Bible doesn't just give us a narrative about life, it gives us the wisdom to live life successfully. The Bible challenges us to test its promises and see if God will come through. Listen as Brother Mark show us how the Bible is true because it's a living book that God uses to help us personally.
This is an issue where a secular worldview and a Biblical worldview are forced to stand on opposite sides. Secularism acknowledges the authority of the fittest to preserve life. Christianity acknowledges the authority of God to preserve life. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how to have a Biblical view about the abortion issue.
Why did God choose a cross for the redemption of mankind? To the Christian, the cross has always been a symbol of love. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from scripture how the cross not only demonstrates God's love but also God's wisdom.
In past videos, we looked at how the concept of the Trinity can be found in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Listen as Brother Mark shows us why God put the doctrine of the Trinity in the Bible. What can we learn from this doctrine? Watch and find out!
There are many religious rituals and teachings that use the word baptism, but what is baptism straight from the Bible? Listen as Brother Mark shows how scripture is clear about the teaching and use of baptism.
There are religious groups that have taken the Biblical teaching of signs as wonders out of context and elevated them as a means and evidence of Salvation. Naturally, those who are steadfast and unmovable in the authority of Scripture don't want to be associated with these charismatic movements. However, we must not swing too far the opposite way and ignore a doctrine taught in Scripture. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from Scripture how to have a balanced perspective of signs and wonders.
God created us to have free will so we can experience a relationship with Him. However, God is also all-knowing and He knows everything you will do and could have done. These facts have caused great division amongst God's people because some have attempted to elevate their own wisdom above the simplicity of God's word. Listen as Brother Mark shows us from Scripture how these seemingly contradictory truths can fit perfectly together.
All throughout history Satan seeks to publicly humiliate any group of people who stand for truth. Some of the most attacked groups of people are those who seek to obey every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Listen as Brother Mark presents a logical and practical case for KJV-only churches.