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Pride is the worst thing that could happen to us. In this episode we discuss the danger and subtlety of spiritual pride and how it must be eradicated from our lives.

Scriptures referenced:

Luke 18:9-14

Romans 3:23

James 4:6

Matthew 5:21-22

Matthew 7:1-6

Matthew 4:17

Galatians 6:1

Proverbs 27:5-6

Psalm 141:5

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Matthew 23:13-15, 27-28

1 John 4:1

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Proverbs 18:1

Matthew 26:30-35

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In this episode I share a person application from the content of Galatians we have studied so far, and then we move into some new verses and answer the question, "Who are the true children of Abraham?"

Scriptures referenced:

John 14:6

Romans 5:1-2

Hebrews 12:5-11

2 Corinthians 5:21

Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 9:10

Romans 12:2

Ephesians 5:10

Hebrews 5:12-14

Galatians 3:1-9

Galatians 2:16, 21

Genesis 15:1-6

Genesis 12:1-3

Matthew 1:1-17

Matthew 3:7-9

John ...

In this episode we look at the biblical example of the Israelites who failed to enter into the Promised Land and reflect on what keeps us from occupying it in our own lives.

"The word crisis comes from a Greek word that means decision or judgment. A crisis of belief is not a calamity in your life but a turning point where you must make a decision. It is a situation that forces you to decide what you truly believe about God. The way ...

This episode is a continuation of our journey through Galatians. We look at Abraham as an example of being counted righteous apart from works. In many ways, this episode serves as a link in the chain. In it we look back at things we have discussed so far and revisit those truths, and in it we also set the stage for the conversation we will have next time.

Scriptures referenced:

Galatians 3:1-6

Galatians 2:16, 21

Romans 3:23

Romans 6:23

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In this episode we talk about the dangers of isolation and how important it is to have genuine, vulnerable relationships with other believers

Scriptures referenced:

1 Samuel 24-25

Luke 5:15-16

Mark 1:35-38

Psalm 105:4

Hebrews 11:6

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Proverbs 18:1

John 2:24-25

Matthew 26:36-38

Matthew 23:12

Luke 14:11

Luke 18:14

James 4:6

Galatians 6:1-2

Proverbs 27:17

Hebrews 3:12-13

Hebrews 10:24-25

John 13:34-35

Ephesians 4:32

Colossians 3:16

James 5...

Today we continue to work through the letter to the Galatians. We discuss a topic that is a major area of struggle to many, many believers and the solution to that struggle.

Scriptures referenced:

Psalm 119:18

Galatians 2:1-3

Galatians 2:6-10

Galatians 2:16

Galatians 2:20-21

James 2:17-19

John 14:15

Galatians 3:1-6

Galatians 1:6-7

Romans 8:9

John 14:16-17

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16

James 1:5-6

Proverbs 12:15

Proverbs 16:9

Psalm 37:23-24

Jude 24-25

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In this episode we look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of whether we love the glory that comes from man or the glory that comes from God more.

Scriptures referenced:

John 12:36-43

Matthew 6:1-18

Matthew 23:5-7

Matthew 5:14-16

Acts 4:23-31; 13:1-3

Psalm 127:1

Matthew 23:11-12

John 15:5

James 4:6

Luke 14:7-11

Matthew 28:18-20

Luke 6:26

John 15:18-20

Psalm 115:1

Mark 10:42-45

Psalm 51:1-2, 7, 10

Galatians 1:10

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In this episode we address our legalistic tendencies and the "not enough" mentality we can so easily adopt. We see how Jesus Christ is our only Source of confidence in the presence of God.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 131: We have been crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:17-20)

Scriptures referenced:

Romans 12:2

Galatians 2:16, 21

John 14:15

Galatians 3:2-3

John 3:16

Hebrews 11:1

2 Corinthians 5:7

2 Corinthians 5:17

James 2:17...

In this episode we continue working through Galatians and talk about Jesus living His life through us.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 129: So...what does "justification" mean again?

Episode 130: What Justification doesn't mean

Scriptures referenced:

Galatians 1-2

Ephesians 2:11-18

Romans 3:10, 19-20, 23

2 Corinthians 5:21

John 14:6

Acts 4:12

2 Corinthians 5:17

Hebrews 12:5-11

Romans 6:1-2

Luke 9:46-50

Mark 10:42-45

Romans 6:6

Ephesi...

This episode is an appendix to episode 129 and is meant to be listened to in conjunction with it. Here we address some false conclusions someone could come to when consideration the teaching about justification.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 21: "I never knew you"

Episode 24: The Gospel

Episode 69: Contra legalism

Episode 129: So...what does "justification" mean again?

Scriptures referenced:

Galatians 2:15-16, 21

Hebrews 1...

In this episode we continue to go through the book of Galatians and look at what it means to be justified--a truth that will radically change how we think and feel on a daily basis if we will focus on it.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 21: "I never knew you"

Episode 125: No other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:10)

Episode 126: An awkward situation (Galatians 2:11-14)

Scriptures referenced:

Romans 12:2

1 Corinthians 10:13

Ephesians...

In this episode we look at one habit that could revolutionize our lives if we are willing to apply it.

Other episodes referenced:

Episode 24: The Gospel

Episode 127: The Parable of the Vineyard

Scriptures referenced:

Matthew 18:21-35

Romans 6:23

John 3:16

Matthew 6:14-15

Matthew 5:21-26

Mark 11:20-25

Hebrews 10:19-22

John 14:6

Matthew 6:4,6,18

Ephesians 4:26-27

1 Samuel 19:10

Ephesians 4:30-32

Matthew 18:15-20

Proverbs 27:6

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 19:...

In this episode we focus on some of the truths found in the Parable of the Vineyard (John 15:1-11) and the revolutionary impact they can have on our lives if we are aware of them.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 15: Abide, Part 1

Episode 16: Abide, Part 2

Scriptures referenced:

John 15:1-11

Galatians 5:22-23

John 1:12-13

2 Corinthians 5:17

John 3:1-8

2 Corinthians 5:21

Hebrews 12:8

Hebrews 12:11

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Mathew 11:28-...

In this episode we continue our journey through the book of Galatians, and we examine a scenario in which Paul publicly rebuked Peter and the implications of that encounter.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

125. No other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-2:10)

69. Contra legalism

Scriptures referenced:

Galatians 1:6-9

Mark 1:1

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Acts 16:30-31

John 3:16

Galatians 1:1

Galatians 2:6

Acts 15:1-5

Galatians 2:1-3

Galatians 2:11-14

John 6:2...

In this episode we begin our journey through the book of Galatians.

Other episodes referenced:

Episode 116: How to learn for yourself what God is really like (What is God like? part 12)

Episode 117: How desperate are you for the truth?

Scriptures referenced:

Acts 13-14

Galatians 1:1-2:10

Galatians 5:22-23

Matthew 11:28-30

John 14:6

Acts 4:12

Acts 9:1-22

Philippians 3:2-11

2 Corinthians 11:1-5, 12-15, 22-28

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

John 3:16

John 1:12...

In this episode we talk about how to identify what we are passionate about and then ask a soul-searching question.

Other episodes mentioned in this one:

Episode 88: Feed your zeal

Episode 122: Is Jesus truly first in our lives?

Scriptures referenced:

Philippians 3:1

John 3:16

Titus 2:11-14

John 2:13-17

Acts 3-4

2 Corinthians 5:17

Psalm 34:5

Romans 8:9

John 15:4-5

John 4:31-34

Hebrews 10:24-25

Matthew 22:34-40

John 14:15

1 John 5:3

1 John 4:20-21

Hebre...

In this episode, we look at the critical topic of contentment and how to experience it.

Other episodes referenced:

Episode 7: Meditating on the Scriptures, Part 1

Resources I mentioned for word studies:

Blue Letter Bible

Bible Hub

Strong's numbers for Greek words referenced:

"Content" (G842)

"Strengthens" (G1743)

"I have learned the secret" (G3453)

Scriptures referenced:

Philippians 4:10-20

Philippians 1:12-14

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Psalm 119:18

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In this episode we ask ourselves the question of if Jesus is truly first in our lives. What does how we spend our time reveal?

Scriptures referenced:

Psalm 63:1-8

John 15:4-5

Mark 1:40-45

Leviticus 13-14

Mark 2:1-4, 13

Mark 3:7-12, 20

Mark 5:22-24

Mark 6:30-34

Matthew 14:21

Matthew 15:38

Mark 7:24-25

Matthew 19:1-2

Mark 1:35

Matthew 14:22-23

John 6:15

Luke 5:12-16

1 John 4:8, 16

Philippians 2:8

John 6:38

John 14:30-31

James 1:22

John 14:15

1 John 5:3

Hebre...

In this episode we continue to look at the theme of how the Lord will test us and how it is for our good and not for our harm.

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 119: "Jesus, do You even care?"

Scriptures referenced:

John 16:33

Mark 4:38, 40

1 Peter 5:7

Exodus 15-17

Deuteronomy 6:16

Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Exodus 20:20

Genesis 22:1-2

Proverbs 17:3

John 6:5-7

James 1:2-4

James 1:13

Hebrews 11:17

James 4:6

Matthew 3:17

Matthew 4:1

Deuteronomy 8:16

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