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Bible Questions Episode 275 (Perseverance 2)
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1:07:43In this episode, we continue our discussion of Perseverance and how vital it is in the life of a Christian. We will discuss: How do we know if we are persevering? Importance of perspective Great examples of the faithful men and women who persevered The importance of focusing on the goal of eternal life and enduring to the end biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 274 (Perseverance)
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1:02:15How do you respond when you go through difficulties in life? Do you adapt in the face of adversity? Do you get angry or complain? In this episode, we will see what the Bible says about Perseverance and examine how God expects us to respond to trials and tribulations. We will discuss: What can happen in our lives that requires perseverance How pract…
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Bible Questions Episode 273 (How We Dress)
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45:24No matter where you go, you are likely to see a wide variety of clothing styles. Does the Bible have anything relevant to say about what we wear today, even though it is over 2,000 years old? In this episode, we will consider the following: What does the Bible say about what we wear? What is modest and what isn’t? What should a Christian's mindset …
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Bible Questions Episode 272 (Sermon on the Mount-You Have Heard But I Say - Retaliation and Loving Your Enemies)
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55:24In this final episode on the Sermon on the Mount, we finish the section where Jesus corrects some false beliefs about retaliating against others who harm us and hating our enemies. We will discuss: Is it acceptable to retaliate against those who harm us? The role of government in punishment The wisdom from above versus earthly wisdom God's expectat…
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Bible Questions Episode 271 (Sermon on the Mount-You Have Heard But I Say - Mental Adultery and Divorce)
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1:09:18In this episode, we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount and consider the principle of committing adultery in our heart and also what Jesus taught on the physical act of adultery. We will discuss: Is only the physical act of adultery condemned? The truth on the feelings that lead to the act of adultery Making a covenant with our eyes Can …
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Bible Questions Episode 270 (Sermon on the Mount-You Have Heard But I Say - Anger)
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56:01We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus' teaching on beliefs many hold that are false, where He teaches them the truth. We will discuss: Two different types of anger How our wrath and anger is forbidden The "tipping point" into sin Cursing others Real intent of "shall not murder" biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 269 (Sermon on the Mount-Blessed Are the Peacemakers and Persecuted)
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1:01:46In this episode, we continue our study on the Sermon on the Mount and discuss how peacemakers and those who are persecuted are blessed. We will discuss: The wisdom of a peacemaker Words and emotions The heart, emotions and attitudes of the peacemaker The paradox revealed by Jesus Persecution for Jesus' sake biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 268 (Sermon on the Mount-Blessed are the Merciful and Pure in Heart)
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1:02:31In this episode, we continue our study on the Sermon on the Mount and how those who are merciful and pure in heart are blessed. We will discuss: What it means to be merciful The three realms of mercy Mercy versus apathy Gauging purity Dangers of impurity biblequestions.orgBy biblequestions.org
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Bible Questions Episode 267 (Sermon on the Mount-Blessed Are the Meek and those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness)
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56:20In this episode, Alan Hitchen talks about the next two Beatitudes, Blessed are the meek and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness). In this episode, we will discuss: Praise from God Meekness is a fruit of power A scale to measure meekness God's view of unfairness and injustice God's righteousness biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 266 (Sermon on the Mount-Blessed Are)
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57:46In this episode, we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount and look at the beginning of the sermon where Jesus talks about things we can be blessed for. We will discuss: What it means when Jesus says "Blessed are..." How those who are Poor in Spirit are considered blessed How those who mourn and weep are considered blessed Humility and Godl…
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Bible Questions Episode 265 (Sermon on the Mount-Warnings)
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56:39In this episode, we continue our series with Alan Hitchen on the Sermon and the Mount and discuss warnings that we need to be alert to. We will discuss: Finding truth The purpose of the Sermon on the Mount Eight choices we must make Our own will or God's will www.biblequestions.orgBy biblequestions.org
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Bible Questions Episode 264 (Sermon on the Mount-Dangers We Face)
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59:20In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us as we discuss the Truth from Jesus on the choices we must make in our life, that will determine our eternal destiny. We will discuss: Eight choices we must make in our life The Narrow path leading to Life Teachers and Prophets Two Disciples Our own Will or God's Will biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 263 (Sermon On the Mount - Our Final Exam)
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1:00:49Back in school, many teachers would base our grade for the class on the final exam. The more details the teacher gave on what would be on the test, the better prepared we could become. As humans, all of us will face a final exam on the Day of Judgment and fortunately, we have the Master teacher, Jesus who prepares us through the Word to be ready fo…
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Bible Questions Episode 262 (Answered Bible Questions)
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59:44In this episode, we answer some Bible questions that we received at our website: (biblequestions.org) over the last few months. We selected questions that you may not have heard before. Some of the questions we will answer: Are there verses that have more than one correct interpretation? In 1 Peter 2:5, what exactly are the spiritual sacrifices tha…
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Bible Questions Episode 261 (The Apostle Paul-A Model Christian-Part 2)
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48:19In this episode, we continue our examination of the life of the Apostle Paul, who was an exemplary Christian and is a great example for us today. We will look at his life and see where we might be able to emulate him. We will consider how Paul: Was steadfast Was strong in the Faith Was content in all circumstances in life Had a proper perspective F…
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Bible Questions Episode 260 (The Apostle Paul-A Model Christian)
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44:31In life, we often look at the example of others and try to copy their best qualities. An exemplary Christian that is a great example for us today, is the Apostle Paul. In this episode, we will examine Paul’s life as a Christian and compare ourselves with his life and see where we might be able to emulate him. We will consider how Paul: Was complete…
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Bible Questions Episode 259 (Questions about the Afterlife)
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1:04:12Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? What does the Bible teach on this important subject? In today's episode, we will look at some Bible questions that have been submitted to our web site, biblequestions.org on the Afterlife. Some of the questions we will answer: Where did the souls of those under the Old Testament go when they died? W…
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Bible Questions Episode 258 (Top 10 Episodes of 2024)
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58:29Today, we look back to the Top 10 Episodes of 2024. This ranking is based on the total number of listeners for each of the episodes that aired throughout the year. We will count backwards from 10 to 1, and provide a brief overview of each episode, along with info on how to find the episode if you would like to listen to it. biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 257 (Prayer 7-Prayer of a Righteous Man)
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48:06In this final episode on our special series on prayer, we discuss how the fervent prayer of a righteous man. We will discuss: James 5:16 and how the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much Examples of what prayer has accomplished in the lives of God’s people The greatness of God’s power and how it works in prayer God’s conditional p…
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Bible Questions Episode 256 (Prayer 6-If it Be Your Will)
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1:00:28In this episode we will discuss the importance of making sure we are asking according to God's will when praying. We will consider the following: How everything God has told us to pray for in the Scriptures is “according to His will" The prayer of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane Examples of prayers from Abraham and Joseph Asking "Amiss" when maki…
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Bible Questions Episode 255 (Prayer 5-Ask According to His Will)
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1:00:44In this episode, we will discuss the importance of asking according to God's will when praying. We will consider the following: The real purpose for prayer How we know if something we pray for is God’s will or not Praying with boldness God's conditional promises offered through prayer biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 254 (Prayer 4-Giving Thanks)
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57:06In this episode we will discuss the important principle of properly giving thanks when praying. We will consider the following: Monitoring the content and feelings in our prayers to become more conscious of our spiritual health Danger signs that anyone who is praying should be watching for Passages of scripture that teach us what God sees as the no…
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Bible Questions Episode 253 (Prayer 3-Hallowed Be Your Name)
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58:12In this episode we will discuss what the Bible teaches us about how we should approach God in prayer. We will consider the following: How our life of prayer needs to be an expression of our love for God How we approach God in prayer reveals the very heart of our admiration, devotion and love to God Examples of prayers in the Bible (Moses, Daniel, D…
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Bible Questions Episode 252 (Prayer Part 2-Our Responsibilities)
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58:37In this second study on prayer, we will examine what our responsibilities are in prayer and will consider the following: Why all of our interactions with God must begin with submission, and obedience Reasons why the Lord will not hear our prayer The important of learning how to pray If God knows what we need, why does he want us to ask for them? Wh…
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Bible Questions Episode 251 (Prayer)
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1:02:20Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us for a series of studies on prayer. In this initial episode of the series, we will consider the following: The importance of good communication skills when speaking to God Those who learn to listen to God can draw near to him in friendship while those who refuse to listen become estranged from Him The listening probl…
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Bible Questions Episode 250 (Bible Questions that are Rarely Asked)
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59:32This is our 250th episode! Thank you to our listeners in over 160 countries around the world, we appreciate your support! For this episode, we chose a unique subject where we will consider questions that are rarely submitted to our web site or that the religious world tends to never consult the Bible about. Some of the questions we will discuss: Do…
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Bible Questions Episode 249 (Grace)
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1:03:31One of the most important, wonderful, and misunderstood topics in Christianity is that of grace, especially God’s grace extended to sinful humanity. This includes controversies over: Will God save everyone (“universalism”) Will God arbitrarily save a select few (“predestination”) Do we need to do anything initially to receive God’s grace and be for…
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Bible Questions Episode 248 (Gratitude)
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1:00:48In this episode, we discuss the subject of Gratitude, which according to the Oxford dictionary is "the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Unfortunately, in our world today, there are many selfish people who lack the proper gratitude or thankfulness that the Bible teaches we should have. We will di…
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Bible Questions Episode 247 (Doctrinal Error in the Lord’s Church)
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1:13:17Over the years, there have been many errors that have crept into the Lord’s church. Some of these errors have been around since the first century and others have come into the church over time. In this episode, we will examine some of these doctrines and see what the truth is according to the scriptures. We will discuss: Our responsibility to test,…
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Bible Questions Episode 246 (The Kingdom of Heaven Part 2)
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59:53Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us again to discuss other aspects of the kingdom of heaven, such as how We are citizens of the eternal kingdom of heaven. Jesus is King and we are his servants God delivered us from the darkness and brought us into His kingdom We are the temple, and Christ is the chief cornerstone At the end, this kingdom will be deliv…
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Bible Questions Episode 245 (The Kingdom of Heaven)
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1:02:19Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us in this to discuss the kingdom of heaven. In this episode, we will discuss: What is the kingdom of heaven mentioned in the Bible The kingdom which shall never be destroyed How we are in the kingdom now How the kingdom is eternal biblequestions.orgBy biblequestions.org
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Bible Questions Episode 244 (The Silent Years)
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1:02:09What happened during the period of time between the Old and New Testament? There is a gap of approximately 430 years in the Bible narrative between roughly 435 and 7 B.C. In this episode, we will explore what history tells us occurred during these "silent years" that the Bible does not say much about. We will consider: The Rise of the Macedonian (G…
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Bible Questions Episode 243 (The Truth)
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1:10:57What is truth? This is a question that Pilate asked Jesus and is a common question for mankind in general. Many feel that the Truth is subjective and ever-changing. What does the Bible say about this? In this episode, we will consider: Moral Relativism and Situation Ethics Changing the meaning of words The shift in beliefs by generation What is the…
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Bible Questions Episode 242 (Questions about Sin)
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52:25Many in our modern, high-tech world view the Bible as quaint, old-fashioned, or not relevant today. That includes the closely related concepts of absolute truth, right and wrong, as well as “sin” In this episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted over the years to our website (biblequestions.org) about sin. Some of the questions we …
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Bible Questions Episode 241 (Christianity in a Wicked World)
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1:06:03Over last several years, we have seen a general moral decline in America and in world overall. How do we as Christians deal with what we see going on in our society today? In this episode, we will discuss: How mankind has been wicked in every generation What causes people to think and act the way they do? How should Christians conduct themselves? H…
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Bible Questions Episode 240 (Sin and the Curse)
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59:15After creation, "God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good" (Gen 1:31). Then Adam and Eve sinned and as a result of their sin, God pronounced a curse. Evangelist Alan Hitchen joins us to discuss: What did the curse mean for mankind? What happened to God's creation after the curse? How are we affected today by the curse? We an…
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Bible Questions Episode 239 (Questions about Baptism)
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1:01:49Baptism is a subject that is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted in the Bible. There are many good questions that have been submitted over the years on this subject, so we thought we would share a sampling of these questions. Some of the questions we will answer: If John the Baptist was baptizing "for repentance and remission of sin - …
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Bible Questions Episode 238 (Alleged Bible Contradictions)
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53:32Have you ever heard the Bible has hundreds of contradictions that clearly show it was written by fallible men and is not God’s inspired word? Have you ever been confronted by a person pointing out something seemingly wrong with the Bible and didn’t know how to respond? Have you ever discovered what you think is a contradiction and don’t know what i…
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Bible Questions Episode 237 (The Change of the Covenants)
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58:55One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of truth in the Bible are the two covenants that God made with mankind. This misunderstanding or lack of knowledge leads many religions to practice elements of the Old Covenant (Old Testament) along with or in place of the New Covenant (Law of Christ), which mankind is to follow today. In this episode we…
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Bible Questions Episode 236 (Value of Wisdom)
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1:03:59The Book of Proverbs is a rich text with many beneficial passages that teach us a variety of truths. The main theme of the book is wisdom and there are many contrasts presented between the wisdom from God versus the wisdom of men. In this episode, we will consider some of the lessons we can learn about wisdom through passages we find in Proverbs. W…
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Bible Questions Episode 235 (The Lord's Supper)
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1:08:17In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to examine what the Bible teaches about the Lord's Supper. In the religious world today, few religions properly observe the Lord's Supper, and some do not observe it at all. We will examine the truth from the Bible on this important memorial. We will discuss: The four detailed accounts in which Jesus commanded…
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Bible Questions Episode 234 (How to Properly Study the Bible Part 2)
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48:07In this episode, we continue to look at the important principles we should follow when studying the Bible. We discuss: Correctly defining words Precautions and the proper attitude we should have when studying Use of study aids Proper application of scripture We answer Bible questions submitted on this subject biblequestions.org…
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Bible Questions Episode 233 (How to Properly Study the Bible)
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51:17In this episode, we discuss the principles that should be followed to properly study and understand the Bible. We will consider: The importance of studying the Bible Why we should understand the context of what is written The audience that is being addressed Literal versus figurative language The conditions and circumstances at the time of a writin…
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Bible Questions Episode 232 (Questions from the First Half of 2024)
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56:55In this episode, we look at some of the questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) over the first half of this year. Some of the questions we will answer: Is Jesus the Creator in Genesis? Does God want us to be perfect? If Jesus is God, then why Jesus is praying to God? What can do we do as Christians to help someone be…
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Bible Questions Episode 231 (Questions about Anger)
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55:04In this episode, we will answer questions that have been submitted to our web site (biblequestions.org) about anger. One of the more challenging aspects of our lives as humans is “controlling our temper.” The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say on this important subject. Some of the questions we will answer: What does the Bible say about w…
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Bible Questions Episode 230 (Consequences of our Conduct)
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58:51As we live our lives, the decisions we make and the actions we take have consequences. Our conduct will result in consequences not only in our lives but often in the lives of others. In today's podcast, we want to look at how our actions, whether good or bad, can have a lasting impact on ourselves and others. More importantly, we want to consider w…
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Bible Questions Episode 229 (The Whole Armor of God)
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52:23As Christians, the Bible makes it clear that we will be engaged in a spiritual battle with Satan throughout our lives. Fortunately, God has given us many tools to fight Satan. In this episode, Alan Hitchen joins us to consider the Whole Armor of God that we have been given to be able to fight and win these battles. We will consider the following: H…
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Bible Questions Episode 228 (Perseverance of the Saints)
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1:14:23In this final episode in this series on Calvinism, we examine Perseverance of the Saints. In this episode, we will consider: How Calvinists claim that a saint cannot fall because God miraculously preserves them Does man have free will and can he fall away if he is one of God's elect? Their reasoning as to why some saints fall away from the Lord We …
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Bible Questions Episode 227 (Irresistible Grace)
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1:03:12In this episode, we continue our discussion of the false doctrine of Calvinism and examine the tenet of Irresistible Grace. In this episode, we will consider: What is Irresistible Grace? Is man drawn to God separate from his own free will? Does man have a choice to serve God or are the "elect" irresistibly drawn to Him? Answer questions submitted o…
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Bible Questions Episode 226 (Limited Atonement)
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53:51As we continue our series on the false doctrine of Calvinism, we examine Unconditional Election. In this episode we will answer the following: What is Limited Atonement and did Jesus only die for the "elect"? What do Calvinists teach the death of our Lord accomplished? What does the Bible say about the sacrifice of Jesus? Questions submitted on thi…
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