Words Of Truth From The Scriptures

Studying Through I Peter 3:3-6

A woman can appear beautiful outwardly while she is just a filthy pig inwardly.  Think on that as you listen to this lesson about how a godly woman out to be towards her husband whether he is a saint or a sinner.  

God Will Not Be Handing Out Participation Trophies

If I just show up for God, will He give me eternal life?  What if I show up for services with the saints, is that enough?  What if I just exist, will God reward me for my mere existence?

Studying Through I Peter 3:1-2

What does the Bible teach about the wife submitting to her husband?  Is there a difference if the wife is a Christian and the husband is not?  How important is a wife's conduct if she desires to convert her non-Christian husband?  What about parenting in a home wherein the wife is a Christian and the husband is not?  These are some of the things we will discuss in this study.  ENJOY!!

All His Righteousness He Hath Done Shall Not Be Mentioned

You are climbing a steep mountain to reach the top.  You are nearly there.  You have done a masterful job of climbing.  Your technique has been flawless.  You slip.  Your rope breaks.  Your safeties fail.  You fall.  Does your previous skills during that climb erase the fall to your death?  Seems silly right?  What about with God.  What if you have been flawless, you slip, and fall; does your previous flawlessness grant you some form of unconditional forgiveness?  Let’s see what God says on the matter…

Studying Through I Peter 2:24-25

It is AWESOME to talk about Jesus and this is what this Podcast is about.  Our Great Shepherd Jesus Christ.  Sin separates a person from God.  Jesus is the solution, the way back into a relationship with the Father.  Check this Podcast out.  It is all about being returned to the Shepherd through what He did on the cross.

Do It Heartily!

How much effort do you put forth in whatsoever you do?  How much effort does God see in you when it comes to obtaining eternal life?  We have some things that we are going to consider in this Podcast that comes from a statement in Colossians 3:23.

Studying Through I Peter 2:21-23

As we continue through this context, we see that Jesus is our example of how a Christian is to suffer persecution without repaying evil with evil.

Talking About Elders With Scott Hamilton

My brother in Christ (Scott Hamilton) wants to be an elder in the future.  That desire is the springboard for the discussion that Scott and I (Brian) have in this Podcast.  We talk about the qualifications of elders and challenges that face those who desire to be elders.  The things we discuss in this Podcast are rarely, if at all today, discussed when it comes to being an elder.  We get personal too.  We hope you'll enjoy the discussion and the studies contained therein.

Studying Through I Peter 2:18-20

What if a Christian was sold into bondage or born into service?  Does the Lord expect said Christian to obey his or her master?  This will be the subject of our study in this Podcast.

Let’s Think About Bribery

In this Podcast we are going to consider the idea of bribery from the perspective of the temporary pleasures of sin in exchange for eternal life.  Do you have a price? 

Studying Through I Peter 2:17

Herein is a great reminder of the value of each human being on earth as well as the reminder to fear God.  This is a great balance point in a context about being submissive.  The instructions in this passage of Scripture enables saints to have a great mindset towards other people.

You’re Not A Sabbath Keeper

Are there instructions in the Scriptures to keep the Sabbath Day holy that apply today?  There are certainly many who think so.  We are going to consider the Scriptures and the fact that there are NOT true Sabbath keepers today.

Studying Through I Peter 2:13-16

Are Christians expected to obey civil governments when such governments are ungodly?  If so, why?  This study will cover these things through the Scriptures.  

Thinking About Those Yummy Cookies

Cookies!  Yum!  Most people enjoy sweets, like cookies, from time to time.  This time of year in the USA this is especially true.  There are some spiritual lessons to consider as we think about cookies.  Listen in to think about sweets and some applicable lessons.

Studying Through I Peter 2:11-12

In this lesson, we will be studying about abstaining from fleshly lusts while living as strangers and pilgrims in this present world.  In part, this has to do with being examined by men (I Peter 2:13-16).  If/when charges are brought against the faithful, will the conduct of the saint charged stand above the accusations.  

Talking With Bill Ard About Racism In Churches

Sadly, there are undeniable racial divisions amongst those professing to be Christians.  Bill and Brian talk about that and related matters from the Scriptures.

Studying Through I Peter 2:9-10

Gentiles, who were not the people of God under the Law of Moses, are now through the promises made long ago.  Therefore, not being God’s people in the past; they [we] can now be through God’s mercy.  That which was once only descriptive of Israel now pertains to all who choose to be God’s people!

All Work, No Play

Faithful Christians now how important it is to be busy in the Lord’s work and handling the responsibilities we have towards our families, etc.  What is sometimes lost in all of that is that God also expects His people to enjoy life in this world as much as is lawful and possible.  If you are always busy in spiritual things, consider this lesson as a challenge to include time to enjoy life in this world as a good thing as well.

Studying Through I Peter 2:6-8

Jesus was a stumbling block to the children of Israel.  How?  What did He do for such to occur?  What does that mean?  What prophesy foretold of this?  What does it mean for the Gentiles Peter is writing to and for us today?  These things and more are discussed in this lesson.

Preachers Are NOT The Way, The Truth, The Life

With some balance, this lesson is intended to get you to put your guard up against elevating Gospel preachers to a point that puts you in danger.  The Scriptures give us many warnings.  Will you take heed to them?

Studying Through I Peter 2:4-5

This lesson is going to cover that the saints Peter addressed came to the rejected Christ to be His spiritual house.     

Reasoning Through The Husband’s Authority Over His Wife

There are biblical roles in a marriage that are rarely followed.  Unfortunately, many souls will be lost over this.  There are also abuses by both husbands and wives.  We are going to consider some Scriptures and applications in the Podcast.  

Studying Through I Peter 2:1-3

In this Podcast we are going to look at desiring the sincere milk of the word and the preparations that need to take place first.  

Do You Want To Be In Heaven, Or Are You Just Avoiding Hell?

Do you really want eternal life or are you just trying to avoid eternal damnation?  This question is of the greatest importance.  Can you really say you love God and want to spend eternity with Him if you are just trying not to go to Hell?  We are going to look at this through the Scriptures in this Podcast.

Studying Through I Peter 1:23-25

You might have heard the phrase “born again” at some point.  In this study, we are going to see how a person is born again, why, etc.  This lesson also serves as a continuation of our contextual study of I Peter and a springboard (so to speak) into our next study.  

Talking With Paul Lovett About Family Traditions

Brian and Paul discuss how challenging it can be to talk with family about the Gospel especially when they hold to religious traditions of men.  Paul shares some of his insights from dealing with this among his family.  

How Interested Are You In Knowing The Scriptures?

Self-examination is very important (II Corinthians 13:5).  In this Podcast the Scriptures are going to speak to us as we measure how important God's word is to us.  Are you really a Bible student?  How often do you think about the word of God?  How often do you study?  How long of a sermon is too long?  Join this study with a true desire to examine yourself.

Studying Through First Peter - I Peter 1:22

In our two previous lessons we’ve talked about redemption through the blood of Christ and faith in God the Father through Christ (I Peter 1:18-21).  Now, among several wonderful items of truth, we are going to talk about the Holy Spirit.  We are also going to look at an "above all" instruction regarding love among the saints.

God Doesn’t Accept Worship From Just Anyone

It is commonly thought that God will hear anyone who prays to Him, sings to Him, or comes in other forms of worship before Him.  That is not correct.  We are going to look at Scriptures in this lesson that clearly declare that you have be obedient to the Lord for Him to hear your prayers and accept your worship.

Studying Through First Peter - I Peter 1:21

Having faith and hope in God the Father through Jesus Christ being risen on the third day after His death.