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Who Are “The Least of These?”When Jesus spoke of caring for “the least of these” in Matthew 25, to whom was He referring? Many believe He spoke of the poor and needy. While we certainly should be helping such people, as God commands, the context of Jesus’ words help us determine that He spoke of another group of people. In …
Who Are “The Least of These?”Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 concerning “the least of these” have driven many ministries seeking to help the poor and needy. Their work is a wonderful display of love for the Lord. But is it possible that this worthy drive for humanitarianism has caused some to miss the target of Jesus’ message? We’re exploring this …
Biblical Essentials for Being A Friend of Israel, Part 3What is the main purpose of Scripture? Many believe it’s our salvation from sin. While salvation certainly is a major theme, the overarching message of the Bible goes beyond our individual redemption. In the conclusion of our 3-part series on why Bible interpretation matters, we continue studying Dr. Charles Ryrie’s theology …
Racial AntisemitismLast week, we analyzed religious antisemitism—the hatred of Jewish people for their religious practices and beliefs. This week, we’re taking a look at another evil form of Jewish hatred: racial antisemitism. Unlike religious persecution, which theoretically offers an escape through conversion, racial discrimination against the Jewish people permits no escape. Chris shares an excellent explanation of this deadly sin …
Religious AntisemitismFor thousands of years, humanity has fallen prey to a deadly sin: antisemitism. This hatred of the Jewish people takes many forms. This week, we’ll study religious antisemitism, which many carry out because they believe Jewish practices and beliefs prevent peace and progress. This form has reared its ugly head in dramatic ways throughout history—Greek King Antiochus IV’s desecration …
The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 4What is a Christian’s responsibility? Should we sit back idly as we await Jesus’ return, or should we pursue the Lord in our every moment? The apostle Paul answers this question in his letter to the Colossians in the conclusion of our series on this epistle. Yes, we are saved by …
The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 3Surrounded by a litany of beliefs about the world, the Colossian believers needed a clear understanding of God’s Word. So, the apostle Paul provided it by writing an epistle filled with doctrine for them. Over the last two weeks, we’ve studied how Paul taught about the supremacy of Jesus Christ and …
The Supremacy of Christ: A Study in Colossians, Part 2The apostle Paul’s message to the Colossians rings true for Christians even today: Beware of false teaching! Surrounded by a plethora of philosophies amidst a pagan world, the Colossian believers were susceptible to being led away from the pure truths of God’s Word and the authority Jesus Christ deserved in their …
2 Thessalonians, Part 3The Day of the Lord, the “man of lawlessness,” and widespread apostasy—there’s a lot going on in 2 Thessalonians! The apostle Paul had much to teach the Thessalonian church, but he offered great hope as he revealed God’s prophetic Word to them. After studying the false teaching influencing the Thessalonian believers on last week’s broadcast, we conclude …
2 Thessalonians, Part 2The Thessalonians in Paul’s day were confused and troubled. Many of them had been led astray by false teachers who taught that the great and terrible Day of the Lord had already come. But since our understanding of God’s Word affects how we live, Paul knew he needed to teach the Thessalonians correct doctrine right away! In …
