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Leaders Must be Examples of Christlikeness
In the New Testament, the most important thing about Christian leaders is their character. There is almost no discussion of what leaders do; the priority is who leaders are.
Key passages for this episode: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9
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If God is so powerful, then why is there so much evil?
This question came in from a listener and I decided to address it immediately, because it's important and timely.
Key Bible passages mentioned in this episode.
Genesis 3:16-19
16 To the woman He said,
“I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth, In pain you shall deliver children; Yet your desire will be for your husban...
Weak but Not Inadequate | Learning Leadership with the Apostle Paul, pt. 3
Paul's leadership and ministry is weak to all appearances, and the Corinthian church isn't impressed. They prefer their leaders with more charisma and credentials and power than Paul has.
In 2 Corinthians, Paul explains that his ministry takes the shape it does for a very good reason and even though its unimpressive by the standards of the world, it's full ...
Is Discipleship the Wrong Paradigm for the Church Today? | A Conversation with Kyle Strobel
Kyle Strobel is a theologian at Biola University focused on spiritual theology, and he is the head of the Institute of Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology. He’s also a teaching elder at his church. He, along with John Coe, has written what I consider to be one of the best books on prayer titled Where Prayer Become...
What's Paul's Focus as a Leader? | Learning Leadership with the Apostle Paul, pt. 2
The focus of the leadership books, conferences and trainings of the last 25 years or so has been on organizational leadership. This has created a situation where good christian leaders are people who can grow big and impressive orgs.
But for Paul the standard is different... the way he thinks and talks about leadership a...
How Does Paul Understand Authority | Learning Leadership with the Apostle Paul, pt. 1
How does Paul understand what his authority is for?
2 Corinthians 10:8
For if I boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame,
2 Corinthians 13:9-10
9 For we rejoice when w...
Two Great Truths about Grace from Romans 8
Romans 8 teaches two great truths about grace that can change your life:
Truth #1 - "no condemnation"
Truth #2 - "life in the Spirit"
Romans 8:1-4
Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through...
Find Rest in God Alone | Psalms 131 and 62
Psalm 131
1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.
3 Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.
What does it mean that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison? | 1 Peter 3:18-21
In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast John and Steven think through 1 Peter 3:18-21. What does it mean that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison? And what does it mean that baptism saves you?
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What Does the Backstory to 1 Peter Have to Say about our Political Situation Today
In this episode of the Bible and Life podcast John and Steven reflect on the situation facing the original audience of 1 Peter and the difference that makes to our life today.
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Learning Lifestyle Evangelism from 1 Peter
In the episode of the Bible in Life podcast, John and Steven reflect on 1 Peter and what it teaches about lifestyle evangelism. Two key Bible passages from 1 Peter in this episode are:
1 Peter 3:14-15 - Always be ready to give an answer
14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread, 15 but san...
In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, John visits with Philip Nation, Vice President of Thomas Nelson Bibles.
Philip Nation
Philip Nation is the Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He has served as a pastor, church planter, and education minister in local churches. He frequently travels to speak in churches and for conferences. Philip earned a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary....
Ironic Boasts of the Bible - Suffering
3 And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. - Romans 5:3-5
Boasting in suffering seems to make no sense. Are Christia...
Ironic Boasts of the Bible - A Low but High Position
9 Now the brother or sister of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; 10 but the rich person is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so also the rich person, in the midst o...
Ironic Boasts of the Bible - Weakness
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9
Why would anyone choose to boast about what makes them seem unimpressive or like a loser? That doesn't make any sense. And yet that's what Paul ...
Ironic Boasts of the Bible - The Cross
But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. - Galatians 6:14
What does it mean to boast in the cross? And why is boasting in the cross so shocking?
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...A Basic Theology of Spiritual Growth
Using Aristotle's four causes as a tool to think through the nature of spiritual growth, John provides a basic spiritual theology: what is the "material" spiritual growth works with and on? What is the essence of spiritual growth? What is the key thing that brings about spiritual growth? And what is the aim or goal of spiritual growth in our lives?
Key passages mentioned in this episode: ...Does Grace Mean God Lowers the Standard? | 1 John
In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, John and Steven explore this question: Does grace mean God lowers the bar of his expectations for his children? Does it mean since he knows they'll never actually measure up that he just lowers the standard? Should we are Christians act like sin is no big deal because God is gracious?
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Those Born of God Do Not Sin??? | 1 John 3
In this episode of the Bible in Life podcast, John and Steven reflect on the nature of sin. Is sin merely breaking God's rules or some religious laws? If we're forgiven, does God no longer see our sin? And what does John mean by saying the person who is born of God does not sin?
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If our sins are forgiven, why do we need to confess them?
First John 1:9 states, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." But if our sins are already forgiven, why do need to confess them?
That's the question Steven and John explore in this episode of the Bible in Life podcast.
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