Level Up your Armor of God: Recent Episodes
JC Lamont
Without knowledge of what the Bible says (our sword), we can’t have a Biblical worldview. Without a Biblical worldview (our helmet), we can’t have an understanding of absolute truth. Without absolute truth (our belt), we can’t defend why we believe the way we do other than “it’s what’s right for me.” Without the readiness to defend (our boots), our moral compass is off. Without a moral compass (our breastplate), all we have is faith. But what is our faith (our shield) based on? And how well can it protect us when we are on battlefield . . . naked?
In this episode, we address the 4 Questions from the previous episode and examine the Bible to see which atonement theory (Christus Victor or Wrath Satisfaction) is accurate and supported by Scripture.
In this episode, we run through the battle between God and Satan from the beginning to the end covering every major war maneuver over the course of history and into the future.
This stand alone episode addresses the problem of evil and pain and offers an unexpected and rarely addressed Biblical answer.
Be sure to check out the Christus Victor series that preceded this episode and hit subscribe to be notified of the upcoming series, The War of the Gods (a chronological Bible study and crash course in Redemptive History)
Enjoy the final episode of the Christus Victor series. Understand the link between Genesis 3:15 and Hebrews 2:14 and what Jesus accomplished on the cross even though Satan is still the god of this world.
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Podcast Editor: Jonathan Sulzbach
Music: Battle of the Dragons by Tommy Mutiu
Genesis 3:15 is the Protoevangelium, the first mention of the gospel in all of Scripture. This episode delves into just what was promised in Genesis 3:15 and how Jesus fulfilled this ancient promise to mankind.
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Podcast Editor: Jonathan Sulzbach
Music: Battle of the Dragons by Tommy Mutiu
Why is there a tree of life in a world without death (Rev 22)? What death did the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil possess? Did the Tree of Life bestow Immortality? Are the wages of sin physical death or merely spiritual death? Can we know for sure? Find out in this episode of Level Up your Armor of God.
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Is the serpent of Genesis 3 meant to be understood literally or figuratively? Is there a difference between Hell and Gehenna? Why did 1/3 of Yahweh's angels side with Lucifer in the revolt? This month's (slightly Covid-delayed) episode answers those questions plus more.
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The War of the Gods is a chronological journal through scripture though the lens of the war being fought between God and Satan, angels and demons, good and evil. This first episode covers Creation and the Fall of Lucifer. If also defines some terms such as the Hebrew word elohim, it covers the difference between theology and Biblical studies, and addresses the "name" Lucifer as well as the Myth of Anzu, an ancient Babylonian legend of a flying serpent like creature who attempts to usurp the power of the high God.
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Introductory episode to the first season of War of the Gods. Includes bonus audio of the opening of Primordium read by the author.
A look at worldview through the lens of spiritual warfare.
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Having the Boots of Readiness means you are prepared to defend your faith for yourself; you can withstand the attack and stand firm because you know why you believe what you do. This episode focuses particularly on America and the Biblical requirements for what makes a country a nation under God.
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Resources quoted in this episode:
Tishby, Noa. Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth (p. 12). Free Press. Kindle Edition.
Finer, Lawrence B., and Lori F. Frohwirth, Lindsay A. Dauphinee, Susheela Singh, and Ann M. Moore. Reasons US Women have Abortions. Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Sept. 2005. https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2005 /reasons-us-women-have-abortions-quantitative-and-qualitative-perspectives
Jerman, Jenna, and Rachel K. Jones, and Tsuyoshi Onda. “Characteristics of U.S. Abortion Patients in 2014 and Changes Since 2008.” Guttmacher Institute. May 2016. https://www.guttmacher.org/report/characteristics-us-abortion-patients-2014
Doman, Sam. “An estimated 62 million abortions have occurred since Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.” Fox News. January 22, 2021. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/abortions-since-roe-v-wade
The Pride Education Network. The Gender Spectrum: What Educators Need to Know. P. 5. gender_spectrum.pdf
Woodward, Calvin; Gambrell, Jon. “AP FACT CHECK: ‘Death to America’ chants live on in Iran.” AP News. June 14, 2019 https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-politics-ap-top-news-iran-barack-obama-b366e2dbdec548808c7313fd06bc9118
Living righteously means we live lives aligned with God’s values. Wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness protects us from falling prey to living according to the culture’s values. What does this look like in a world dominated by the "love is love" ideology?
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Moral Relativism and Religious Pluralism are the strategies Satan is using to ensure he stays in power as the god of this world. Misdirection and Deception are the military techniques he uses to trick many Christians into advancing his agenda. Level up your Belt of Truth to ensure you are completely aware of his schemes (2 Cor. 2:11).
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Books by JC Lamont Naked at War: Equipping Teens with the Armor of God is now available in hardback, paperback, and ebook.
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For more information on the 10/40 Window, check out the Joshua Project at https://joshuaproject.net
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Sources Quoted in this Podcast
Inclusive American Project. “Religious Pluralism 101.” The Aspen Institute. July 17, 2019. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts /religious-pluralism-101/
Religious Pluralism. Got Questions. https://www.gotquestions.org /religious-pluralism.html
Zed, Rajan. “Faith Forum: Is Religious Pluralism an Opportunity or a Problem?” Reno Gazette Journal. February 12, 2016 https://www.rgj.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/02/12/faith-forum-religious-pluralism-opportunity-problem/80314456/
Disabled People. Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/nazi-persecution/disabled-people/
Army Support To Military Deception. https://armypubs.army.mil/
Why should we believe the Bible is God’s word—especially when it has been “proven” that there are contradictions, errors, and translation mistakes—not to mention that it was allegedly penned by patriarchal, homophobic, racist, misogynist bigots? Get ready to level up your shield with the surprising answer.
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Get ready to level up your Sword of the Spirit—your only offensive weapon. In this episode we revamp the traditional Redemptive History model, and take an in-depth look at the role the cross plays in Redemptive History. As an apologetics bonus, this episode will equip you to explain why Jesus is the only way to God.
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The ability to level up our armor of God is dependent on accurate intelligence on our enemy. Unfortunately, many of us have been taught false enemy intel. In this episode, we correct that intel and examine why we were led to believe it.
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