A(z) Grace Joy csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2024)

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Putting teeth in the Two Great Commandments 20:20

5d ago20:20

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We study the Torah - and consider the often talked about issue of it teaming with ridiculous laws, such as not being allowed to wear clothing made of two different materials, like linen and wool. In truth, we discover some very demanding - but valuable - laws, ones that push us way beyond the norms of our nation. We see what it means to put some re…

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The Spirit: our spiritual GPS 21:00

12d ago21:00

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I recently met a man who was confronting a potentially terrifying biopsy result, but who knew that the Spirit was more powerful than any cancer. We consider the often-forgotten Holy Spirit, whom very few Christians fully appreciate. We look at the Spirit from the perspective of the Book of Acts. We see how the spread of the faith from Jerusalem out…

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Purple snail snot 21:03

19d ago21:03

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Tyrian purple dye, which was, in truth, purple snail snot, was extraordinarily valuable in the ancient world - worth three times its weight in gold, at a time when gold was extremely rare. We look at our possessions today, things we highly value, and we ask: will they be the purple snail snot of the future? And what about that other incredible valu…

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Grace within us 20:01

26d ago20:01

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I once spoke with a woman who had been through at least three major medical journeys. She felt a constant pull between Grace and fear in her life. She desperately need Grace to win the battle within her. We look at one way that has been used to categorize Grace: Prevenient, Justifying, and Sanctifying Grace. Our goal isn't to memorize any particula…

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Easter: The symbolism and the truth of the resurrection 20:36

1M ago20:36

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A common complaint against the Bible, in particular, the resurrection story, is that the intense symbolism and numerology of the Bible tells us that it is fictional, that it couldn't possibly represent reality. We look at the Easter story, at what is indeed a dramatic resurrection scene, and which introduces one of the most important phases of Jesu…

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Good Friday: The Skull 12:21

1M ago12:21

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We look at Jesus as he approaches the cross and as he is crucified. He gives us two moral challenges, ones that for the world today, are incredibly important. We look at these challenges offered by a dying Messiah.BuzzKing által

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Palm Sunday: We are like palm trees 18:31

1M ago18:31

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Matthew focuses on Jesus as the Messiah promised in many Old Testament prophesies - and thus seems to be writing for Jews. Luke focuses on Jesus as a prophet, seeming to address Gentiles. We look at my Scout Master, who was blind, and who inspired me (many, many years later) to look at the Gospel of Luke and consider Jesus as our Prophet. On Palm S…

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The road to palm branches 20:16

2M ago20:16

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I once spoke with a young man whose father had been a corrupt Methodist Reverend - a man who treated young women in his congregations as prey. Before his father was exposed and arrested - when this young man was in high school - the Easter season had been his favorite time of year. We talked about the Gospel of Luke - and the long walk from Caperna…

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The incredible gift of Sanctification 21:25

2M ago21:25

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We look at the sometimes confusing, and historically controversial, core Christian concept of the Trinity. We we look at how this notion of three Gods in one - but only One God - guides us toward an understanding of the three major gifts that we receive from our God. Importantly, we look at that incredible gift of Sanctification.…

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The secret Messiah 21:24

2M ago21:24

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We take a broad look at the three "Synoptic" Gospels, Mark, Matthew, and Luke, and how they portray Jesus as a humble, even meek spiritual Messiah. We compare this to the sometimes outspoken and vocal Jesus in the Gospel of John who declares himself to the the Light of the World. Why is Jesus so secretive about who he is in the Synoptic Gospels? Wh…

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A vast world of Faith 23:08

2M ago23:08

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We take a sweeping look at the world of Faith and the history of Faith in the one, loving, and trustworthy God. We look at the history of the manuscripts of the Bible, from ancient oral traditions to the Dead Sea Scrolls to the written story of Jesus. We see that an astonishing, true story is told: the two phase revelation of God, first to the Chos…

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That's why they call it Faith 21:25

3M ago21:25

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We look at a ways in which people have tried to "prove" the Bible, using scientific and historical/archeological techniques, in particular, the Nazareth Inscription, a marble inscription that many say "proves" the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We consider, however, what faith truly is - and the losing battle of trying to defend our faith with scien…

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Who is Sophia? 20:16

3M ago20:16

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We look at a book from the Apocrypha: The Wisdom of Solomon. While some Christians consider it to be part of the Bible canon, most Protestants are unfamiliar with it. It was written during the "silent period" between Malachi and the birth of Jesus. It is beautiful, insightful, and argues that wisdom is critical for deep, true faith. We see that whi…

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The not so silent period 21:47

3M ago21:47

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We look at the "silent period" between the words of the Prophet Malachi and the life of Jesus. In particular, we see that a few books that many Christians consider to be "apocryphal", the Maccabee books, give us tremendous insight into what was going on in Jerusalem and surrounding areas during the time of Jesus. We see Jews fighting Jews because s…

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The Afterlife 18:06

3M ago18:06

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We look at the Old Testament's description of the Afterlife. We find that it is somewhat different from what we read in the New Testament and from what modern Christians tend to believe. In particular, just what is Hell? We look the teachings of Jesus - and just what he says is the requirement for a joyous afterlife spent with God.…

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Through a tunnel of fire 20:41

3M ago20:41

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As a teenager, I once drove through a tunnel of fire, a very brief one. We look at the use of natural phenomena, like fire, wind, water, and stars in the Bible, and how they are used to represent the power, pretense, and healing nature of God. We consider why the Bible is so rich in these metaphors - and why they are so valuable to us today, compar…

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Words of Sages 18:02

4M ago18:02

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We look at the works of the Sages, the wise Israelite scholars who wrote for a very literate audience. But the Apostles were not educated people. At one point, Jesus realizes that since he is about to be gone, and the Apostles will be on their own to spread his Word, it is time to be straightforward and blunt with them. He conveys a message in simp…

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The same God? 23:42

4M ago23:42

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We look at the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament, and ask the question: Is this truly the same God? One seems violent and vindictive. The other preaches love and peace and total forgiveness. How do we resolve this seeming conflict? We discover that it is the same God - but God has different missions in the two Testaments.…

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My kidneys also instruct me in the night 17:08

4M ago17:08

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Recently, I spoke with a young woman who had survived kidney cancer and who had felt a strong connection with Psalm 16. We look at this Psalm, verse by verse, seeing what it means. We learn that there are a couple of surprises in this Psalm. We also see that Scripture, when it connects with us - and this happens through continuous reading - transfo…

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A silly song in the dark 14:22

4M ago14:22

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I met a man whose freshman roommate was from Uganda, and who was a Christian living under the ruthless dictatorship of Idi Amin. It was this student from Uganda who taught my friend how to truly value the freedom to sing a silly song in the dark on Christmas Eve. We also hear a beautiful rendition of Silent Night from Musiques Libre de Droit (https…

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The demise of Fred 18:01

5M ago18:01

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I had rats as a boy, and one day, my father inadvertantly killed one of them. The next day was Sunday, and my father was sorry that we would have to go to church - and be in front of God - before he could make things right with me. We look at the season of Advent, where we await the arrival of Jesus in our lives. We know that how we treat children,…

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And these three are one 20:14

5M ago20:14

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The word "Trinity" does not appear anywhere in the Bible. It is a notion that has evolved over time. We look at its history. We look at an addition that was made to the Bible simply to defend the formal definition of "Trinity"! But we also look at the true depth and beauty of this notion as it is revealed in Scripture - and we consider why it is so…

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Vibrant faith: the Cave Church 20:02

5M ago20:02

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Wendy and I recently visited the "Cave Church" of Cairo, the St. Simon Monastery, where the great recyclers, the so-called "Garbage People" of Cairo practice their faith. We saw a vibrancy there, a joy, and a deep love for God in these incredibly hard-working, welcoming, and devoted believers. The children in particular were truly amazing. It is an…

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Charismata: being spiritual 21:24

5M ago21:24

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In most Bible translations, there are two words that are translated from the Greek to English as the word "gift", dorea and charisma. We see that the second word means much more that simply something given without obligation or payment. We see that when we believe were are given not just gifts from God, but charismata, and these empower us to live …

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Within your gates, O Jerusalem 19:16

6M ago19:16

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We consider the ways in which a believer lives their life guided by God: first, with the training that we receive with Scripture, prayer, and Christian training, and second, with the occasional instruction of the Holy Spirit. We look at just how we can learn to encourage and embrace, and be inspired by, the Holy Spirit when we are at a point in our…

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Signs 19:32

6M ago19:32

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We take a second look at the miracles of Jesus, this time from the perspective of the Gospel of John. We see that he does not call them "deeds of power", as the other Gospel writers do, but rather as "signs". This tells us John's focus on the miracles - as signs that teach us theological truths about the Kingdom of God and the Messiah, Jesus.…

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Deeds of power 21:16

6M ago21:16

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We look at the miracles of Jesus, as they are described in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. We see that these "deeds of power", as these three Gospels call them, show that Jesus is the Messiah of the Old Testament - by carrying on with the miracle tradition of the Old Testament. We also look at the question of the reality of the miracles. Are they true? We…

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The truth about our creation myth 20:13

6M ago20:13

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We look at the Genesis story of creation: many call it a useless myth, and say that we need to focus on the real, scientific way in which we came into existence. We see that there is tremendous truth in the Creation Story, and that in it we see the most critical facts about why we exist and what we are meant to do on this planet. We discover that t…

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The Kingdom of the parables 21:59

6M ago21:59

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In the previous podcast, we looked at the parables of Jesus - and we look at them again, this time, with a focus on how Jesus preached using parables. Perhaps because he knew that of all oral traditions due to him, the parable stories would be most remembered, Jesus used them to teach us about the Kingdom of God. They are his summary statements, te…

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Grab yourself a parable 21:33

7M ago21:33

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The miracles of Jesus establish Jesus as the Messiah. They speak to his authority. They also show Jesus being deeply humane. But they have another, more important purpose, and that is to teach us about the Kingdom. We look at the parables and what they mean to us as modern believers.BuzzKing által

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To the end of the age 19:33

7M ago19:33

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We look at a very practical question: how to strengthen your connection to God, how to make God a tangible presence in your daily life. We look at seven specific suggestions on how to do this. The goal is to introduce easily accomplished, daily practices that will make your faith more real, give you a powerful sense of calm, and lead you to a joyou…

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Your last breath, then your first 19:57

7M ago19:57

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We all have an appointment with death, and God will not cancel or postpone that reservation that has been made for each of us. How do we prepare for death as Christians? Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians that our bodies are like flimsy tents that will one day be replaced by "a house not made with hands", one that is "eternal in the heavens." Can we …

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Wind, water, and fire 20:33

7M ago20:33

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Are the "spirit" (with a small s) of the Old Testament and the Holy Spirit of the New Testament the same being? We look at this question, as well as the various ways that the Holy Spirit is described in the Bible. Our goal is to determine just who the Holy Spirit is - and more importantly, what the Holy Spirit can do for us.…

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Our faith is our bond 22:17

8M ago22:17

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We look at social justice and the Bible: is taking up the cause of those who are marginalized simply a natural way of exercising our Christian love for others? Or is there something in the Bible that gives us a clearer mandate to take up social justice - or admit that we are not at all followers of Christ? We look at the Old and the New Testaments,…

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Take up your cross and embrace the bad 22:08

8M ago22:08

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Modern TV preachers often want Christianity to sound like a lifetime in Disneyland. Follow Jesus and life will be a self-indulgent pleasure ride. But one of the greatest - and perhaps the absolute greatest - teachings of Christianity is rather negative. Jesus said: “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your …

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A Guardian Angel 18:24

8M ago18:24

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We look at angels in the Bible, who they are and what purpose they serve - and at the non-biblical notion of a "guardian angel". What is the basis for this widespread belief, that we each have an angel watching over us, guiding and protecting us as we move through life on Earth? Just as an angel came to strengthen Jesus on the Mount of Olives as he…

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And him only 20:42

8M ago20:42

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Attending church is a public experience: but attending church should be a personal experience, as well. We look at the use of the Greek word "worship" in the New Testament, and this word, "proskuneo" is always used in the context of the state of mind and the responsibilities of individuals, and not on the collective nature of worship. We consider h…

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The dust beneath his feet 21:38

9M ago21:38

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A common - and often very angry - criticism of Christianity is that it somehow promotes violence. We look at war and abuse in the Old and New Testament. We consider the reason these stories are there. We also consider the modern Christian and our relationship to biblical bloodshed. We discover that the modern interpretation of these biblical storie…

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Withered hands and withered souls 20:38

9M ago20:38

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Jesus repeatedly challenged the Sabbath day restrictions, using it as a day of healing when no "work" of any kind was supposed to be done. He is doing this to make a point: the day of formalized ritualism having priority over true faith is over. He is ushering in the New Covenant age - when each of us will focus on our relationship with God, not th…

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Take him by force to make him King 22:09

9M ago22:09

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In Colorado, we frequently hear of climbers who suffer devastating injuries - or die - while free climbing. We learn from the Gospels that Jesus did not come to this earth to necessarily keep us from earthly dangers, that he did not come here to be a king in this world. But he did come to be our eternal king. While he does not keep us from free-cli…

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Seek first the Kingdom of God 24:00

9M ago24:00

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What does it literally mean to mimic the life of Christ, to walk in his footsteps? Jesus performed miracles. Will we? We look at several quotes of Jesus, from the Gospels, and we look at this issue. When we examine the goals that Jesus had for his life of Earth, at the reasons behind his actions and his words, we discover that it might not be as di…

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The New Life 21:18

10M ago21:18

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Someone recently told me that if you are angry with your spouse, and if you end the night that way by going to bed without coming to a resolution, it's like letting milk sit out all night on the counter. As we are told in Ephesians: "Do not let the sun go down on your anger." You do not want to get up in the morning and chug down that sour milk. We…

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A gold cross for Jesus 18:34

10M ago18:34

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When I was a boy, the Monsignor of my parish decided to gold flake the cross on top of the steeple of the church. It didn't turn out well. We look at Ezekiel, who spoke for God when he said: "I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel." We see that a true spokesperson for God ta…

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A fulltime job 20:00

10M ago20:00

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For the Apostles, it was a full-time job to bring the Word to God's people. For us, we don't have to go on the road, giving up our homes and our jobs and our possessions and our families. But being a person of faith is indeed a full-time job. We don't have to be like Paul who emulated the Apostles by becoming a homeless preacher. But we must be lik…

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Revelations 21:02

10M ago21:02

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Recently, while reading a heart-rending article about the civil war in Sudan, the targeted ad system used by ABCnews.com put up an ad tailored specifically for me - for a $3500 virtual reality headset by Apple. We look at the callous nature of our consumer-oriented society. No, I did not leave the suffering people of Sudan so that I could look at t…

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What would Jesus NOT do? 18:46

10M ago18:46

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The Imitation of Christ is considered the most influential book in the Christian world, second only to the Bible. In this book, Thomas à Kempis provides, in an elegant, highly readable fashion, advice that is as relevant today - and in many cases, far, far more relevant - than it was in the 14th century. In particular, he tells us how to maintain a…

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A metaphor 18:27

11M ago18:27

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We look at Samson, a Judge of Israel, and a biblical hero with extremely low morals. While he is a very powerful man physically, he consorts with the brutal enemy of the Israelites, the Philistines, and he falls in love with a Philistine woman. We consider the famous metaphor of his hair - and what it really means, especially to us, today.…

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I want to sell you John 20:12

11M ago20:12

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The one Gospel that was almost certainly written by a first person witness to Jesus' ministry on Earth is the Gospel of John - by the Apostle John. This firsthand account is extremely different from the other three Gospels, which all bear some similarity to each other. John's Gospel celebrates the majesty and power of Jesus Christ, as well as our a…

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The rise of the Church 21:03

11M ago21:03

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We look at the early emergence of the church system within the Christian faith, and how it mirrors the synagogue system that emerged after the First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians. We also look at the many things that Christianity owes to Judaism - and how a better understanding of this extensive relationship can give us a deeper, more int…

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Satan’s throne 20:32

11M ago20:32

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We look at the horrors that await today's children: violent TV, captivating and addictive video games that teach hatred and immorality, and social media designed to corrupt them. We make a comparison to an ancient church. In Revelation, John of Patmos makes prophetic pronouncements to seven churches active at his time. One of them is to the church …

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