Taking Your Next Step - Collegians for Christ
A Bible study podcast focused on equipping and encouraging you to know what you believe and why you believe it. Brand new episodes each Tuesday.
Episodes
In this episode, we delve into the profound effects that the phrase "But God" holds in Scripture. In our study, we outline and examine the striking contrast between man's disobedience and sin and God's boundless mercy and love.
We explore how each individual is born a sinner, separated from God, and yet, the invaluable mercy of God gives us the chance to attain salvation. We understand that through God's work, we are made spiritual...
This episode sheds light on the role of the local New Testament church, its divine purpose, and the important role you can play as a member of a church.
This episode uncovers the truth about the local church as more than just a building or a social club but rather a fellowship established by Jesus Christ Himself. We explore the church's larger mission as God's instrument to seek and save the lost, mirroring Jesus's self-sacrifice, ...
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into what the essentials of the Christian faith are and introduce the profound concepts of "theological fences". We meticulously dissect the nuanced layers of Christian dogma, doctrine, and practice, guiding listeners to a clearer comprehension of their beliefs.
Journey with us as we explore the core 'inner fence' of Christianity, reflecting on seven essential truths including the Word of G...
In this episode, we delve into a frequently asked question related to Christianity- the significance, purpose, and function of baptism. We explore the meaning of baptism, its relevance to the church, and how it's a public identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This episode breaks down biblical instances and commandments concerning believer's baptism and the process of identification that follows it...
On this episode, we take a fresh look at what the church is truly about. We delve into several biblical teachings, focusing on the inherent objectives of the local church. We aim to answer common questions like 'Why should I go to Church?' and 'What is the church's purpose?'.
This episode uncovers the larger function of the church beyond being just a place of worship. We explore how the church provides an avenue for preaching, tea...
In today's episode, we embark on an eye-opening study on the local New Testament church and its significant role in the life of a believer. We talk about varied perceptions people have about the church, how the church was founded, and where its authority originates from.
Whether you are a regular church-goer, an infrequent visitor, or a newbie to Christianity, this episode provides a comprehensive view of the church from a biblical...
There are many unknowns in life. If we are not careful, we can allow these unknowns to cause us to fear, worry, stress, and become anxious. Jesus helps us by giving a few reasons why we should not worry or become anxious about our lives or our future.
A masterpiece is something done with with significant effort and exceptional care. It is a supreme achievement. As we go through the ordinary mundane days of our lives why not make everyday a masterpiece or a supreme achievement! It is how we handle the everyday mundane activities of life that determine if we will reach our goals and dreams.
How should we respond when God doesn't answer our prayers? We see in Scripture that even Jesus had a prayer that God did not answer. Understanding this, we share some thoughts to help us think through when God either does not answer or answers no.
Fasting is a tough spiritual discipline to practice. What makes it so tough and what are some practical ways that we can implement fasting into our lives?
Jesus is with James, John, and Peter while the other nine disciples are trying to cast out a demon. They had done it successfully many times before but now they are unable to. Jesus comes and takes care of the situation and then the disciples ask why they were unable to do what they had been doing. He replied that this kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting. He linked fasting with prayer in order to accomplish gre...
Jesus teaches us a powerful truth about a motivation in prayer. Once we realize that we have nothing to offer, only then will we truly pursue God for our request. The power of nothing motivates us to pray like we normally wouldn't.
Paul uses four different words to describe prayer. He challenges us that it will take more than "just a prayer" to make it through our Christian life. We will discover what Paul meant by each word for prayer and how we should implement these in our lives.
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to all believers. The Holy Spirit is all we need to live a victorious Christian life! On this episode, we examine the works of the Holy Spirit and how these relate to us in our every day lives.
Repetition is the key to learning. Jesus repeats the phrase to "love one another" many times in John chapter 13-17. Why did he feel the need to repeat this phrase so many times to His disciples? What does it really mean to love other people?
One of the most common questions and thought processes I have gotten over the years is that of whether a person can lose their salvation. This question comes in many different forms and may not be asked outright. We will look at 5 biblical reasons why a person cannot lose their salvation. This episode will be a tremendous help if you have wondered for yourself or as you need to answer to this question.
One of the most common questions and thought processes I have gotten over the years is that of whether a person can lose their salvation. This question comes in many different forms and may not be asked outright. We will look at 5 biblical reasons why a person cannot lose their salvation. This episode will be a tremendous help if you have wondered for yourself or as you need to answer to this question.
There are a few differing views people take from John 15 as it relates to the types of branches and what Jesus says happens to them. Some think it means you can lose your salvation while others don’t. What do each of the branches represent and what happens to each in the end?
Friendship is a vital relationship that we need in our lives. We are created by a relational God to have relationships. It is amazing to hear what Jesus, the Creator God of the universe, says to us about being friends with Him. This is such an encouraging and exciting truth!
What are your dreams and goals in life? We all have goals that we are working towards to accomplish. Many of these are excellent goals and dreams. In pursuing these, we must not confuse these goals with THE goal of life. Our main goal is to abide in Jesus Christ. On this episode, we examine what is means to and how we can abide in Jesus.
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