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From Kundalini to Christ, Part 4 - Energy Healing
Presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell
Broadcast Monday, November 18, 2024
Energy healers claim to be able to clear blockages in a person's aura and chakra system, and thereby bring about physical healing. Energy healers use spirit guides to find these blockages. We show that this practice is not scientific or biblical...
MP3 (duration 00:27:19)
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 3 - Refuting the Law of Attraction
Presented by Jessica Kramasz, Bob DeWaay, and Amy Russell
Broadcast Monday, November 11, 2024
In this episode we explore the teachings of Esther and Jerry Hicks. They are the authors of the popular New Age book "The Law of Attraction." We show that these teachings did not come from the Abraham of the Bible, are not scientific, and are not "law."
MP3 (duration 00:32:11)
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 2 - Energy Healing and the New Age
Presented by Jessica Kramasz and Amy Russell
Broadcast Monday, November 4, 2024
Amy shares how the scales of spiritual blindness formed as she continued in New Age practices. Yoga and meditation led her to energy healing which is done through the use of spirit guides. She had to continue in the practices of yoga and meditation...
MP3 (duration 00:29:15)
From Kundalini to Christ, Part 1 - The New Age Leads to Bondage
Presented by Jessica Kramasz and Amy Russell
Broadcast Monday, October 28, 2024
In episode one of twelve with Amy Russell, we discuss the core New Age teaching that man is god and show how yoga is designed to elevate your consciousness so that you can move into your divinity as you honor the Hindu deities. We also discuss karma...
MP3 (duration 00:19:59)
God's Desire To Save All Kinds of Men, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 21, 2024
We start with Pastor Eric giving more evidence that "all men" in this passage means "all types of men." The context shows that he means Gentile inclusion in God's plan of salvation. We have a careful discussion of the debate in church history...
MP3 (duration 00:37:00)
God's Desire To Save All Kinds of Men, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 14, 2024
1Timothy 2:3-4 teaches that God desires all men to be saved. Pastor Eric Douma preached a sermon on this passage that covered many important issues that have arisen from this text. The first one we discuss is what does God's "desire" and who are "all men"
MP3 (duration 00:33:48)
Greater Works than These, Part 2 - Comfort for God's People
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 7, 2024
We continue our discussion of John 14:12-13. This passage was meant to bring comfort to the disciples. Jesus was promising them a place with Him in heaven, ongoing access to Him through prayer, and a continuance of God's mighty works through His people.
MP3 (duration 00:25:58)
Greater Works than These, Part 1 - God Works Miracles
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 30, 2024
False teachers claim that if Christians become unified we will do greater miracles than Jesus. We examine John 14 to show what Jesus meant by "greater works." God is always the one who determines when and how to do His mighty works and the glory is His.
MP3 (duration 00:29:34)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 5 - God Gives Wisdom
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 23, 2024
We conclude this series with a discussion of wisdom. Wisdom is grounded in faith in God. It is not about getting our desired outcome. Wisdom is about the type of attitude we have in making all decisions and the motivations of the heart.
MP3 (duration 00:31:54)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 4 - Understanding the Perfect Will of God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 16, 2024
A misinterpretation of Roman's 12:2 leads to the belief that there is a third will of God - the perfect will - that can only be discovered by hearing directly from Him. Good, acceptable, and perfect are all modifying the same thing - the moral will of God
MP3 (duration 00:21:17)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 3 - Providence is Freedom
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 9, 2024
God's providential will includes our decisions in matters of Christian liberty. Seeking subjective revelations from God about matters of liberty impinges upon liberty. Rather than being fatalism, the doctrine of providence is freedom.
MP3 (duration 00:28:17)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 2 - God's Providential Will
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 2, 2024
We continue our discussion of God's providential will. We answer common objections to the doctrine of providence and show that providence is not impersonal or mechanistic. We also discuss open theism, which says that God only knows part of the future.
MP3 (duration 00:38:52)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 1 - God's Revealed Will
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 26, 2024
In this series we will discuss CIC Issue 75, "God's Will and Christian Liberty" which will lay a firm foundation for guidance and making decisions. We discuss God's revealed will, God's providential will, God's sovereignty and human responsibility.
MP3 (duration 00:40:41)
What the Gospel Is and Is Not - Clarifying Gospel Issues
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 19, 2024
Bob DeWaay clearly articulates the one true Gospel, and compares it to the man-centered gospel of modern Evangelicalism. He exhorts pastors to preach the Gospel according to the terms that God has revealed and to trust Him for the results.
MP3 (duration 01:01:49)
The Glory of God Alone, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay, Eric Douma, and Andy Olson
Broadcast Monday, August 12, 2024
This discussion continues by explaining why monergistic salvation is a necessary corollary of the glory of God alone. However small man's part is deemed to be, no salvation happens without it. Therefore God does not get all of the glory...
MP3 (duration 00:30:18)
The Glory of God Alone, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay, Eric Douma, and Andy Olson
Broadcast Monday, August 5, 2024
We begin by laying out the solas of the Reformation and discussing how the "alones" end up being about monergism versus synergism. If synergism is true in regard to salvation, then humans doing their part is the key to salvation. We explain why that is.
MP3 (duration 00:31:40)
The Christian and Civil Government, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 29, 2024
In this session we discuss how God rules His own world and what place civil government has in God's plan. One key point we make is that the government cannot bring about the kingdom of God on earth. The kingdom does not come through government action...
MP3 (duration 00:29:24)
The Christian and Civil Government, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 22, 2024
1Timothy 2:1-2 instructs Christians to pray for those who have civil authority. This broadcast is an interview with Eric Douma about a sermon he preached on this passage of Scripture. We need a Biblical worldview about how God rules His own universe.
MP3 (duration 00:27:47)
Use and Misuse of the Law, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 15, 2024
1Timothy 1:9-11 says that the law is for the wicked and disobedient. In this section Paul discusses the "lawful" use of the law of Moses which is to restrain wickedness. This calls into question John Calvin's claim that there is a third use of the law...
MP3 (duration 00:33:51)
Use and Misuse of the Law, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 8, 2024
1Timothy 1:5-8 refers to how some have misused the law to preach false doctrine that denies the sufficiency of Christ. Paul discusses the relationship of the Christian to the law of Moses. The false teachers were trying to take people back to the law...
MP3 (duration 00:31:23)
A Lavish Banquet for All Peoples: Eschatological Feasts, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 1, 2024
The amazing consistency of the theme of honor and shame is revealed in banquets throughout the Bible. This is an important topic. Luke 13:26-30 again uses the context of an eschatological meal to reveal salvation and judgment.
MP3 (duration 00:33:22)
Jesus Dines With Sinners: Eschatological Feasts, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 24, 2024
Luke describes feasts where Jesus dines with sinners, to the dismay of the religious elite. Mary uttered a prediction of this in Luke 1:51-53. She predicts that there will be a reversal of status. One example of this is found in Luke 5 at Levi's banquet.
MP3 (duration 00:30:48)
OT Prophecy-The Removal of the Veil: Eschatological Feasts, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 17, 2024
The Biblical writers lived in a shame/honor society. Shame and/or honor is often portrayed in feasts. Following the theme of reversal, people who think they are honorable/have status are brought low while those who are shamed/have no status are blessed.
MP3 (duration 00:32:17)
Reversal of Status: Eschatological Feasts, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 10, 2024
One important part of eschatological feasts in the Bible is that of reversal. Unexpected people are honored and exalted while those who were normally honored are brought down. We discuss the Abigail and Nabal narrative and another example of mishteh...
MP3 (duration 00:27:43)
God's Grace Revealed in Feasts: Eschatological Feasts, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 3, 2024
There is a theme found throughout the Bible where feasts are occasions for salvation of some and judgment of others. They have eschatological implications. David's unexpected kindness to Mephibosheth illustrates God's grace to undeserving sinners.
MP3 (duration 00:32:16)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 27, 2024
In Invading Babylon Lance Wallnau claims that we are kings right now, ruling over the human and demonic realm. Bob and Eric clearly demonstrate that this is the role of Christ and that we reign with Christ after He returns.
MP3 (duration 00:30:32)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 20, 2024
Bob and Eric show the problems with doctrine that is built upon extra biblical revelation and the moralism of the Seven Mountain Mandate. They also discuss Philippians 3:20, showing that our citizenship is in heaven as we await the coming of the Lord.
MP3 (duration 00:33:45)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 13, 2024
Bob and Eric continue their discussion of the postmillennialist misuse of the Lord's Prayer. They show that the Lord's Prayer tells us to depend on the Lord who rescues us both now and in the future.
MP3 (duration 00:31:50)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 6, 2024
Bill Johnson uses the Lord's Prayer to support the Seven Mountain Mandate and his postmillennial claims. Bob and Eric show that Matthew 6:9-10 is a prayer for the return of Christ, asking Him to vindicate the holiness of His name.
MP3 (duration 00:32:16)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 29, 2024
Bill Johnson uses Luke 19:13 to support his claim that we must "occupy" until Christ comes. He claims we are to be like a military and invade. We show that "occupy" in Luke 19 means to do business or trade. We're to be about Christ's business to preach...
MP3 (duration 00:33:35)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 22, 2024
Bob and Eric refute the claim that we will transform the kingdoms of this world as we invade the systems of society to establish Christ's kingdom. They show that the message of the New Testament is rescue from the coming judgment through conversion.
MP3 (duration 00:31:19)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 15, 2024
Bill Johnson uses the parable of the leaven to support his dominion theology. Bob and Eric discuss the text in Matthew 13 and show that the path is narrow in every generation, and Christ's kingdom is being built as people are converted.
MP3 (duration 00:32:22)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 8, 2024
Bill Johnson claims that we must invade the "seven realms of society" to bring about the Kingdom. Bob and Eric show that it is Jesus who invades when He returns for His Church, pours out His wrath upon the world, and establishes His Kingdom.
MP3 (duration 00:32:22)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 1, 2024
Bob and Eric reject the postmillennial claim that we must establish dominion before Christ returns. They show that the kingdom comes through conversion alone. They cite Scripture to prove that our dominion happens after Christ returns.
MP3 (duration 00:36:45)
A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 25, 2024
Bob and Eric discuss the book Invading Babylon by Lance Wallnau and Bill Johnson. They reject the claim that we must Christianize the culture as we establish the kingdom of God on the earth and show that we enter the kingdom of God through faith alone.
MP3 (duration 00:34:39)
Church Ministries Equip the Saints, Part 3 - Ephesians 4:13b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 18, 2024
We continue the discussion of the nature and purpose of church ministries. We start in the middle of verse 13 examining the idea of coming to the full knowledge of the Son of God. The knowledge of Christ in this context is both cognitive and relational.
MP3 (duration 00:31:44)
Church Ministries Equip the Saints, Part 2 - Ephesians 4:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 11, 2024
We continue regarding the church from Ephesians, focusing on Ephesians 4:13. Paul uses the term "until" in regard to us all attaining to the unity of the faith. There is a process involved in coming to this unity but it's incomplete until Christ's return.
MP3 (duration 00:30:44)
Church Ministries Equip the Saints, Part 1 - Ephesians 4:12-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 4, 2024
We address what scripture reveals about all Christians being equipped by God to serve Christ. Many false ideas about Christian growth have been promoted in recent church history. What we identify from the bible is how God causes Christians to function...
MP3 (duration 00:33:25)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 26, 2024
In this episode we discuss the prophetic calling of every believer and show how false prophets misuse and abuse 1Corinthians 14 to support their claims. There is no more important prophecy than the terms of the Gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:34:21)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 19, 2024
God's Word condemns false prophets. Do not listen to them. Modern prophets claim the status of prophet but reject the biblical requirements. We discuss current false prophets and refute their excuses for false prophecies. We urge false prophets to repent.
MP3 (duration 00:30:12)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 12, 2024
1Cor 14:31 tells us that we can all prophesy, one by one. This is not about receiving new revelation. We quote both Luther and Calvin, showing that the Reformation view was that prophecy was the teaching the Word of God and proclaiming the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:37:55)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 5, 2024
In this episode we discuss the rulers of this world and our relationship to them as Christians. Old covenant prophets rebuked kings, but our prophetic calling is to preach the gospel. When Paul was brought before kings he preached the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:34:05)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 29, 2024
In this episode we discuss Agabus, who prophesied in Acts 11 and Acts 21. We show that Agabus was prophesying to the church, not to kings and nations, and he was accurate in his predictions. Agabus' role was unique to the time of the apostles.
MP3 (duration 00:30:56)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 22, 2024
In this episode we show that prophecy in the church age is bringing forth valid implications of Scripture, and that our role is to be witnesses of Christ through the preaching of the gospel. We defend Sola Scriptura and the priesthood of every believer.
MP3 (duration 00:33:30)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 15, 2024
We continue our discussion of CIC Issue 67 and the Elijah role that will be fulfilled by the two witnesses. The two witnesses are there to prepare Israel for the coming of Christ. Until then, we are to be His witnesses.
MP3 (duration 00:35:02)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 8, 2024
Scripture shows that there is a future Elijah role preceding the second advent. We claim that there are no prophets to nations between John the Baptist and the two witnesses in Revelation, and that faulty millennial views open the door to false prophets.
MP3 (duration 00:29:21)
John the Baptist and Prophets to Nations, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 1, 2024
Are there prophets to America who speak infallibly for God? In this episode we examine the last prophet to the nation of Israel, John the Baptist, and show that those who claim to be prophets to America are false prophets who do not speak for God.
MP3 (duration 00:27:56)
Watchman Nee, Part 3 - Falsely Cleaving Spirit and Soul
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 25, 2023
Bob DeWaay continues sharing about his time in the Deeper Life Movement, which was heavily influenced by Watchman Nee. Nee believed that we must separate soul and spirit and learn to follow only our spirit. We don't need to divide up our spiritual anatomy
MP3 (duration 00:38:55)
Watchman Nee, Part 2 - False Teachings Do Not Sanctify
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 18, 2023
In dealing with the problem of "soulish (carnal) Christians" Nee introduces a false system of anatomical sanctification. We show that "carnal Christians" are unbelievers. We then discuss sanctification and show that false teachings cannot sanctify us.
MP3 (duration 00:39:47)
Watchman Nee, Part 1 - Examining "The Spiritual Man"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 11, 2023
Bob DeWaay shares how he spent five years trying to be "the spiritual man." Watchman Nee claimed he received his teaching through extra-biblical revelations from God. The teachings of Nee reject Scripture Alone and are powerless to sanctify.
MP3 (duration 00:34:05)
Still Small Voice?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 4, 2023
We examine the "still small voice" passage to see if it indicates that believers ought to expect to hear from God in this way. Exodus 19 and 1Kings 19 both describe a theophany and end with God speaking audibly, not through metaphysical impressions.
MP3 (duration 00:15:52)
Our National Myth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 27, 2023
2Chron 7:14 is often wrongly applied to America. We show that the USA has no covenant with God, and that this verse only ever applied to old covenant Israel. In Scripture it is God who makes covenants with man, not man with God.
MP3 (duration 00:36:57)
The Lord's Prayer
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 20, 2023
In this episode we teach verse by verse through the Lord's Prayer. The Lord's Prayer is not like the prescribed prayers found in many popular books today. We show that the Lord's Prayer is a prayer for the return of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:22:34)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 45 - Scripture, not human interpretation, brings authoritative revelation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 21, 2023
Sheets argues that biblical revelation originates in the heart, falsely citing John 6:33. That passage states scripture's words themselves are spirit and life. Unbelief, not a lack of revelation, is the problem. Bob shows that we must not deny divine revelations objectivity by using Gen. 3.
MP3 (duration 00:29:30)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 44 - The Clarity of Scripture Contrasts Unbelief
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 14, 2023
We reject Dutch Sheets' view of biblical revelation, in which the Bible becomes the Word of God through a secondary process. The Bible and is clear and understandable. The problem is not with the clarity of Scripture - the problem is unbelief
MP3 (duration 00:33:17)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 43 - Biblical Revelation Originates at Conversion, not in the Unrepentant Heart
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 7, 2023
Sheets misuses Acts 26:18 on revelation knowledge. True revelation happens at conversion. Unbelievers can know meaning, but not significance. Scriptural meaning doesn't change, but believers understand the significance and live accordingly.
MP3 (duration 00:31:02)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 42 - Lifting the Veil of Unbelief and Erroneous Teaching
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 31, 2023
Sheets claims that we must destroy demonic strongholds to "lift the veil off the mind of the unbeliever," (2Cor 4:3-40). We examine the context to show that Paul is referring to the clear preaching of the gospel, not false spiritual warfare techniques.
MP3 (duration 00:32:18)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 41 - Rebuking Paganized Christianity
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 24, 2023
Dutch Sheets describes a situation where "power and anointing" were released into a prayer cloth. We show from Acts that thinking handkerchiefs or aprons or even the name of Jesus is magical is in fact pagan. We need turn to Christ, not pagan techniques.
MP3 (duration 00:31:59)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 40 - Christian Shamanism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 17, 2023
Dutch Sheets tells a story a family who anointed their son's personal possessions and anointed prayer cloths to break the power of sin over him. We call this Christian shamanism. Salvation is relational and not based on spiritual techniques
MP3 (duration 00:30:04)
The Anointing and the Christian, Part 2 - All True Believers Have an Anointing
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 10, 2023
Christ is the Anointed One. Antichrists claim an anointing that didn't come from Christ. One cannot gain more anointing by attending meetings or seminars put on by these antichrists. All true believers are anointed. We must stand firm on Scripture alone.
MP3 (duration 00:35:14)
The Anointing and the Christian, Part 1 - Beware of False Anointed Ones
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 3, 2023
We discuss anointing show that the only special anointed one is Christ. Believers have different ministries and callings, but no one has a superior anointing except for The Anointed One - Jesus Christ. Those who claim special anointing must be rejected.
MP3 (duration 00:32:01)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 8 - Charismatic Leaders Are Not Who they Say They Are
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 26, 2023
NAR/Charismatic leaders often boast of miracle meetings where attendees are certain to experience supernatural events, as they commend each other as prophets and apostles. They are doing the very thing that Paul warns against in 1Cor 4:5 and 2Cor 10:12.
MP3 (duration 00:33:49)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 7 - God Bestows Gifts on all True Believers
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 19, 2023
NAR leaders claim to have glorious gifts that they can teach you through their "school of miracles." We use 1Cor 12 to show that the gifts are given to us by God, not learned at school, and they are all important. We have all the status we need in Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:30:28)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 6 - Living in a Perverse Culture
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 12, 2023
We discuss claims about visits to heaven and angelic visitations. Paul's thorn in the flesh was given to him to keep him for exalting himself. We must reject stories that exalt the storyteller. We also address the cultural issues of today.
MP3 (duration 00:32:04)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 5 - Spiritual Currency or a Thorn in the Flesh
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 5, 2023
Charismatic leaders often boast in their visions and revelations. Bob calls this the "currency" of their movement. We contrast this with 2Cor 12:6-8 and Paul's thorn in the flesh. We must appeal to God through prayer, not seek forbidden knowledge.
MP3 (duration 00:26:52)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 4 - Paul Opposes Boasting in Visions and Revelations
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 29, 2023
Paul's opponents in Corinth were boasting in their visions and revelations, much like charismatic and NAR leaders today. We discuss the context of 2Cor 11-12:5 and show how it relates to both evangelical pietism and the abuses of the charismatic movement.
MP3 (duration 00:32:20)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 3 - Sophisticated Unbelief
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 22, 2023
Many charismatic leaders claim to have visions and revelations from the spirit realm. We discuss this considering Colossians 2:18. We must flee from mysticism, which Bob calls sophisticated unbelief, and cling to the means of grace.
MP3 (duration 00:32:11)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 2 - Will You Trust Scripture Alone or Eat from the Tree?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 15, 2023
We warn listeners not to figuratively eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil by seeking visions and revelations. We discuss the claim that our prayers strengthen or deploy angels and show that it is unbiblical. God controls His own army.
MP3 (duration 00:31:07)
Secret Knowledge or God's Word, Part 1 - Beware Mystics Playing the Serpent
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 8, 2023
Mystics take the role of the serpent in the garden by twisting Scriptures and seeking new revelations. Like Eve in the garden, people aren't satisfied with what God has given them, so they seek forbidden knowledge. We must trust Scripture alone.
MP3 (duration 00:30:40)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 39 - Reject False Creation Analogies
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 1, 2023
Dutch Sheets claims that the Holy Spirit was giving birth to what Christ spoke as He hovered over the waters in Gen 1, and that this is what He wants to do through our prayers. We show that the creation account was not an analogy for prayer.
MP3 (duration 00:32:26)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 38 - Contrived Theology Searching for a Proof Text
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 24, 2023
We discuss proof texts that Dutch Sheets uses to claim that there is a prayer that "births" and releases the Holy Spirit to work. Rather than a prayer that births, there is a message to be preached - the gospel. We also discuss signs and wonders.
MP3 (duration 00:33:00)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 37 - Salvation Comes through the Gospel, Not Travail
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 17, 2023
We discuss Dutch Sheets' claim that travailing prayer can release the Holy Spirit and give birth to a miraculous outcome or salvation. We reject these teachings and encourage listeners to preach the gospel, pray for their loved ones and trust God.
MP3 (duration 00:31:39)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 36 - "Birthers" for God? Christ's Words Prove Otherwise
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 10, 2023
Dutch Sheets claims that we can be "birthers for God" as we release the Holy Spirit through prayer. John 3:8 shows that Dutch Sheets' claim is contrary to the teaching of Jesus. We proclaim the gospel, and the Holy Spirit saves whom He will save.
MP3 (duration 00:32:03)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 35 - The Spirit-inspired Authors Determine Scriptural Meaning
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 3, 2023
We discuss Dutch Sheets' use of stories to build his theology. Sheets is interpreting stories to fit his preconceived theology. The passages that he does cite are taken out of context and misapplied to support his errant theology.
MP3 (duration 00:31:45)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 34 - Romans 8 : Eternal, Not Temporal
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 27, 2023
We respond to Sheets' claim that the Holy Spirit wants to "direct our prayers" and "take hold" of temporal situations together with us. Rom 8:26 is about the eternal, not the temporal. We do not need to gain special revelations to gain a desired outcome.
MP3 (duration 00:30:11)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 33 - Clear Instructions from Paul Ignored
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 20, 2023
Sheets tells of a minister who stopped his message to pray in tongues for twenty minutes to reinforce his claim that the Holy Spirit wants to pray through us. We use 1Cor 14 to show that this was in direct violation of the instructions given by Paul.
MP3 (duration 00:31:05)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 32 - Misapplication Bias
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 13, 2023
We continue to discuss Dutch Sheets' misuse of Romans 8:26-28. Sheets' bias leans consistently toward the temporal in gaining a desired outcome through prayer, and against the eternal through God's sovereign care of His people as He brings us to glory.
MP3 (duration 00:26:33)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 31 - Range of Meaning
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 6, 2023
We continue our discussion of the charismatic version of Romans 8. We discuss Sheetss misapplication of Luke 13:14-16. We explain the range of meaning fallacy and demonstrate that Sheets has committed it in his misapplication of this passage.
MP3 (duration 00:30:39)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 30 - Subjective Feelings or Objective Truth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 27, 2023
We encourage listeners to live in light of the promises of God. The Holy Spirit knows all things, and He helps us in our weakness as He intercedes for us. Dutch Sheets claims that we must do our part; we claim that our part is to trust the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:31:05)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 29 - Diminishing the Holy Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 20, 2023
We refute Dutch Sheets's synergistic view of Romans 8:26-28. The Holy Spirit knows what we don't know, and He intercedes for us according to the will of God. We must reject Sheets' teaching, which diminishes the power and authority of the Holy Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:28:09)
Led by the Spirit, Part 3 - Where are the Sons of God Being Led
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 13, 2023
In this episode Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz continue their discussion of CIC Issue 76. They use Romans 8:29,30 to show that all Christians are being powerfully and effectively carried along by the Holy Spirit to glorification.
MP3 (duration 00:29:39)
Led by the Spirit, Part 2 - What Does it Mean to be Led by the Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 6, 2023
We discuss Romans 8:14 and show that all Christians are led by the Spirit, not just "elite" Christians who are better at hearing God's voice. To be led by the Spirit is to be brought along by Him, according to God's eternal purpose.
MP3 (duration 00:29:04)
Led by the Spirit, Part 1 - Who Are the Sons of God?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 30, 2023
One phrase that is often misused by NAR teachers is "led by the Spirit." We examine Romans 8:1-14 and show that all true believers are the sons of God. Those who are led by the flesh are unbelievers, while the redeemed of God are led by the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:29:31)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 28 - Praying in the Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 23, 2023
We begin with a discussion of the charismatic view of promptings (or revelations) from the Holy Spirit and praying in the Spirit. Believers are indwelt by the Spirit, and when we are praying in accordance with Scripture, we are praying in the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:35:59)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 27 - The True "Kairos" Time to Pray
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 16, 2023
We discuss Dutch Sheets claim that we must be on the alert for "kairos" times to pray. We discuss the term kairos and show that Eph 6:18-20 refers to the church age. The prayer is for gospel boldness during persecution - not for protection from Satan.
MP3 (duration 00:29:52)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 26 - The "Secret Place" Properly Defined
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 9, 2023
Dutch Sheets states that Jesus equated the "secret place" in Psalm 91:1 (KJV) with the prayer closet found in Matthew 6:6. We refute this claim by examining Matthew 6:6 in context and by showing that the term secret place is better translated as shelter.
MP3 (duration 00:30:46)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 25 - Boundaries of Protection
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 2, 2023
Dutch Sheets claims that Christians must build boundaries of protection through prayer. We search the Scriptures and show that the boundaries of protection found in Scripture are not built through prayer; they are set by God for the good of His people.
MP3 (duration 00:29:41)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 24 - Trust in God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 26, 2022
We continue our discussion of Dutch Sheets' book and his chapter about prayers of protection. They show that our security is found in our relationship with God, not in our own abilities and not in gaining secret information to obtain God's blessing.
MP3 (duration 00:29:38)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 23 - Blessed or Cursed?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 19, 2022
We discuss Dutch Sheets' redefinition of the sovereignty of God. We address his claim that those who don't tithe open themselves to a curse and show that tithing is not a technique to stave off bad fate. Those who are in Christ are blessed, not cursed.
MP3 (duration 00:29:25)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 22 - Beware of Human Philosophy
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 12, 2022
We continue to refute Sheets' claim that God is not in control of all things as they discuss middle knowledge and open theism. Both are human philosophy, not biblical doctrine. They go on to show God's sovereignty as it is found in the book of Acts.
MP3 (duration 00:30:16)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 21 - Dualism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 5, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that the existence of evil shows that God is not in control of all things. We explain Manichean Dualism, which is the result of this teaching. God's providential will is that all things, both good and evil, work together for His glory.
MP3 (duration 00:27:08)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 20 - C. Peter Wagner's Occult Knowledge
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 28, 2022
We finish discussing the allegorical use of Scripture and show that it is Christ who returns to defeat His enemies. We then discuss C. Peter Wagner, who wrote the foreword of this book. He claims we need to seek occult knowledge for spiritual warfare.
MP3 (duration 00:32:57)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 19 - Warfare Worldview
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 21, 2022
Dutch Sheets allegorizes out-of-context Scripture to present claims that are consistent with the warfare worldview. We examine Sheets' use of Josh 1:3 and 1Cor 10:6, 11 and show that his applications are contrary to the clear meaning of the text
MP3 (duration 00:27:13)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 18 - Christ is the True Anointed One
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 14, 2022
We discuss the terms "Christ" and "anointed." Christ is the Anointed One, and all believers are anointed in Him. We also show that we dont enforce Christ's victory over Satan; we preach the terms by which sinners exit the domain of Satan the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:30:14)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 17 - Distorting the Great Commission
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 7, 2022
We show that dominion theology distorts the Great Commission. Jesus reigns from heaven throughout the church age. We also discuss typical NAR meetings including an upcoming Global Prophetic Summit that promises miracles and supernatural manifestations.
MP3 (duration 00:31:50)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 16 - Spiritual Technology
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 31, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that we must enforce Jesus' victory over the powers of darkness. We refute this and show that we must turn to Christ in repentance and faith. We need the forgiveness of sins, not spiritual technology to defeat demons.
MP3 (duration 00:29:17)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 15 - Allegorized Scripture
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 24, 2022
Dutch Sheets uses the story of the Gibeonites found in Joshua 9 and 10 to claim that we administer the New Covenant. He says Joshua is a type of Christ and Israel is the Church. We refute this claim and show the pitfalls of allegorizing Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:27:34)
Evaluating Dutch Sheets' Watchman Decree - Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 17, 2022
Bob and Jessica open this episode by reading the full Watchman Decree. They discuss eschatology, wokeness, and original sin. They show that this decree is a grand declaration of pride and a subversion of the Great Commission.
MP3 (duration 00:30:06)
Evaluating Dutch Sheets' Watchman Decree - Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 10, 2022
We discuss the history of the Latter Rain and NAR movements. We show that Dutch Sheets has redefined the Great Commission, the nature of the church, intercessory prayer, the Kingdom of God, the blood atonement, and what it means to be a Christian.
MP3 (duration 00:34:48)
Evaluating Dutch Sheets' Watchman Decree - Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 3, 2022
In this episode we examine Dutch Sheets' Watchman Decree. We show that his preamble is founded on unbiblical New Apostolic Reformation doctrine. Sheets' theology has not changed in the 20 years since his book titled Intercessory Prayer was published.
MP3 (duration 00:28:09)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 14 - Who Administers the New Covenant?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 26, 2022
Dutch Sheets uses 2Cor 3:6 to claim that we administer the new covenant. We show that the covenant was initiated by God, the terms are determined by God, and we have access to the blessings of the new covenant through Christ alone, with no other mediator.
MP3 (duration 00:30:28)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 13 - The True Fountain of Living Water
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 19, 2022
In this episode we focus on Sheets' claim that we dispense the living water. We examine John 4:7-14 and John 7:37-39 to show that Jesus is the one who dispenses His living water. Christ alone is the fountain of living water. Our role is to preach Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:32:25)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 12 - Christ + Our Part?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 12, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims, in reference to Col 1:24, that what is missing is our part - "the mediating, the going between, the distributing, the enforcing." This is a denial of sufficiency of Christ. Our job is to proclaim what He has done, not add to it.
MP3 (duration 00:32:23)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 11 - Understanding Colossians 1:24
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 5, 2022
Dutch Sheets uses Colossians 1:24 to support his claim that "Christ didn't quite finish the job" (p.77). We examine this verse in context and show that suffering is what happens as we preach the gospel. We share in what it costs to be gospel preachers.
MP3 (duration 00:34:39)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 10 - Meeting the Powers of Darkness
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 29, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that we must enforce the victory at the cross and meet with the powers of darkness through intercession. We reject this claim and show that we are to humbly go before the throne of grace in prayer, not interact with demons.
MP3 (duration 00:31:04)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 9 - What Was Transferred at the Cross?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 22, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that "keys were exchanged" and "authority transferred" as Jesus wrestled Satan at the cross. We show that the keys of the kingdom in Matthew 16 are the terms of the gospel, and all authority was given to Christ by God the Father.
MP3 (duration 00:28:16)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 8 - The Warfare View of the Cross
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 15, 2022
In the warfare worldview there was a wrestling match between Jesus and Satan at the cross. This is the view that Dutch Sheets describes in this book. We compare his account with what we find in Matthew and show that his view is imaginative but unbiblical.
MP3 (duration 00:28:47)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 7 - The True Ministry of Reconciliation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 8, 2022
One passage that Dutch Sheets consistently misuses is 2Cor 5:19. He claims that our prayers "release the fruit" of what Christ did. We show that contrary to what Sheets claims, the "ministry of reconciliation" is the preaching of the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:30:13)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 6 - Diminishing the Uniqueness of Christ
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 1, 2022
We review Scriptures that show that Jesus and the Holy Spirit intercede for us, but we are not intercessors. We show that Dutch Sheets consistently diminishes the uniqueness of Christ and assigns to believers that which rightly belongs to Him alone.
MP3 (duration 00:23:43)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 5 - Further Diminishing God's Sovereignty
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 25, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that "our calling and function is to release God." We show that God's promise is to work through Jesus, who is unique. We trust the promises of God and preach the gospel. God chooses to work through us yet is entirely sovereign.
MP3 (duration 00:29:12)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 4 - Understanding Intercession
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 18, 2022
We discuss intercession. The Holy Spirit is interceding for us, and Jesus intercedes for us. Intercession is what they do; prayer is what we do. We don't need to tell Jesus what to intercede for; we need to trust Him and pray for one another.
MP3 (duration 00:29:23)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 3 - Diminishing God's Sovereignty
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 11, 2022
We examine Sheets' claim that God has limited Himself to working through humans. This theology diminishes the sovereignty of God and elevates humans. Like many NAR teachers, Sheets describes God's actions as being contingent on His own creation.
MP3 (duration 00:27:56)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 2 - God is Not Bound
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 4, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims that our prayers release God to act. In his view God is bound and needs to be released by us. We claim that He doesn't need us; we need Him. Though God does use us to accomplish His will, He is not bound, and He always gets the glory.
MP3 (duration 00:28:39)
Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets, Part 1 - Contrived Theology
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 27, 2022
Dutch Sheets claims to have apostolic and prophetic anointing. We show that this book is based on New Apostolic Reformation dominionistic teaching. This is a contrived theology that is not found in the clear teaching of Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:25:49)
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob DeWaay discusses William Branham, the Shepherding Movement, and the Charismatic Movement. He shows that Bill Hamon was the bridge between the Latter Rain Movement and the NAR. This theology is based on an allegorical interpretation of Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:36:27)
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 13, 2022
In this message Bob DeWaay traces the history of the New Apostolic Reformation and focuses on the Latter Rain Movement. He shows that this was founded on an allegorical view of Joel 2:23. He discusses men such as William Branham and George Warnock.
MP3 (duration 00:32:56)
The Importance of Authorial Intent
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 6, 2022
We discuss the importance of properly interpreting Scripture. The Holy Spirit inspired author determined the meaning. Loose paraphrases and allegorical interpretations lead to error. We cite examples from Rick Warren and Priscilla Shirer.
MP3 (duration 00:30:21)
Examining Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Part 5 - Allegorical Use of Scripture
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 30, 2022
We discuss Shirer's use of the floating ax head narrative in 2Kings 6. She uses it to show that we need to get back our "cutting edge" in prayer. This is a semantic sleight of hand based on an allegorical interpretation of that passage.
MP3 (duration 00:30:15)
Examining Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Part 4 - Strategies 5-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 23, 2022
We continue our discussion of the 10 strategies Priscilla Shirer claims Satan uses against us. Each strategy in the book contains a Scripture reference. In this episode we examine those references to determine if they are properly applied.
MP3 (duration 00:29:01)
Examining Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Part 3 - Strategies 1-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 16, 2022
Priscilla Shirer describes 10 strategies that she claims Satan uses against us. Each strategy in the book contains a Scripture reference. In this episode we examine those references to determine if they are properly applied.
MP3 (duration 00:28:17)
Examining Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Part 2 - Knowing the Truth and the Lie
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 9, 2022
According to Priscilla Shirer we must "pray with precision" to experience God's promises. If we are in Christ we are blessed, and we can trust the promises of God and stand firm in the truth without knowing what is going on in the spirit world.
MP3 (duration 00:30:47)
Examining Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, Part 1 - Suppositions or Scripture?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 2, 2022
In her book "Fervent" Priscilla Shirer describes 10 strategies that she assumes Satan uses against us. We do not need to know the mind of Satan to pray. We need to believe the promises of God and draw near with confidence to the throne of grace (Heb 4:16).
MP3 (duration 00:29:18)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 16 - Recovering the Truth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 18, 2022
The priesthood of every believer and our duty to judge doctrine is as important today as it was at the time of the Reformation. When we rightly judge doctrine and defend the truth of the gospel we honor Christ who made us a kingdom of priests to God.
MP3 (duration 00:30:46)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 15 - We Must Know the Truth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 11, 2022
Every believer has the responsibility to judge what anyone teaches in the name of Christ. We discuss the false teachings about Christ from men such as Mike Bickle and Bill Johnson. We will be judged by Christ's word, not the traditions of men.
MP3 (duration 00:31:05)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 14 - Sola Scriptura and True Revelation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 4, 2022
We discuss Sola Scriptura, showing that only God's Word is authoritative and binding on the church. We discuss the use of revelation 1Cor 14 and show that it was bringing forth implications and applications from Scripture which were to be judged by others.
MP3 (duration 00:28:40)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 13 - Equipping the Saints to Judge Doctrine
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 28, 2022
In this episode we discuss a variety of topics as they relate to the priesthood of every believer and our right and obligation to judge doctrine. We discuss the 5 Solas of the Reformation, common errors in discernment, pitfalls of creedalism, and more.
MP3 (duration 00:29:20)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 12 - To Pray For Others
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 21, 2022
Every believer can go directly to Christ through prayer. We do not need to go through a special priest beyond the priesthood of every believer. All believers can go "draw near with confidence to the throne of grace." (Hebrews 4:16)
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 11 - The Unbiblical Sacrifice of the Mass
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 14, 2022
We show that the Catholic mass isn't found in Scripture. It's a sacrifice that God never ordained. The mass is powerless to sanctify believers. As believers we can rest in the once-for-all sacrifice for sins that we have in Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:28:56)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 10 - To Offer Sacrifice
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 7, 2022
Contrary to the Catholic mass, Christ's once-for-all sacrifice made us holy and our worship acceptable to God. When we present ourselves to God as taught in Romans 12:1, we offer a sacrifice as a part of the priesthood of every believer.
MP3 (duration 00:27:32)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 9 - Church Discipline
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 28, 2022
In this episode we discuss binding and loosing as it related to Luther and the Roman Catholic Church. We go on to discuss Matthew 18:15-18 and show that the whole church is involved in church discipline, which is also binding and loosing.
MP3 (duration 00:29:10)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 8 - To Bind and To Loose
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 21, 2022
True binding and loosing is not about binding demons or spirits, but about declaring what is forbidden or permitted under Christ. What is binding for all of us under the New Covenant is what has been bound by Christ and His apostles.
MP3 (duration 00:29:47)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 7 - Remembering His Death Until He Comes
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 14, 2022
We discuss the false Catholic doctrine of communion. At the Lord's Supper we remember that "Jesus died for sins, once for all, the just for the unjust, in order to bring us to God." Communion also looks forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
MP3 (duration 00:27:46)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 6 - To Administer Communion
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 7, 2022
The Lord's Supper is for all believers and all Christians are equal at the Lord's Table. Nowhere in the New Testament does it claim that one must be a church authority to administer the Lord's Supper. We are simply commanded to "do this."
MP3 (duration 00:30:10)
Apostles and Prophets and the Foundation of the Church
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 31, 2022
We discuss three key passages in Ephesians about apostles and prophets to show that they are about authoritative, Biblical apostles and prophets and not latter day ones. We warn people not to listen to those who claim apostolic authority beyond Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:24:42)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 5 - To Baptize
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 24, 2022
Baptism is a means of grace and a public proclamation of the gospel. We show that though elders often baptize new believers, it is something that any believer could do and is therefore part of the priesthood of every believer.
MP3 (duration 00:34:01)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 4 - Proclaiming God's Mighty Deeds
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 17, 2022
Believers proclaim the Word of God through the Lord's Supper. At Lord's Supper we proclaim the mighty deeds of Christ, remember His work, & look forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb. We show that all Christians can bring forth truth from Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:28:07)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 3 - The Ministry of the Word
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 10, 2022
In this episode we show that all who have been born again are priests of God and are called to proclaim His excellencies (1Peter 2:9). Though not all believers are teaching elders, we are all called to share the Word of God with those around us.
MP3 (duration 00:28:30)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 2 - Christ the One High Priest
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 3, 2022
The Catholic church claims to have access to God that ordinary Christians do not, and NAR teachers claim that they are the apostles and prophets that speak for God. We reject these claims and show that Christ is the one High Priest who intercedes for us.
MP3 (duration 00:27:56)
The Priesthood of Every Believer, Part 1 - We are a Royal Priesthood
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, December 27, 2021
All believers are a part of the royal priesthood and can approach the throne of grace without going through a human mediator. We show that the Roman Catholic priesthood is unbiblical and define the Reformation doctrine of the priesthood of every believer.
MP3 (duration 00:30:44)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 8
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 20, 2021
In the conclusion of this series Pastor Eric Douma examines and disproves the false claim that human beings will destroy the earth by emitting too much co2. You can trust God when He promises that He will sustain the earth ( Gen. 8:22).
MP3 (duration 00:32:39)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 7
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 13, 2021
Eric Douma explains why Marxists and pantheists created the modern-day environmental movement. Marxists use the false scare of global warming to adopt policies that redistribute wealth. The worship of nature is also infecting seminaries and the church.
MP3 (duration 00:24:58)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 6
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 6, 2021
Pastor Eric proves that Marxism is really a religion based on the hatred of Christ and His people. He shows how Marxist doctrine is in solidarity with the doctrines of Antichrist. This will help you understand the false religions plaguing the world today.
MP3 (duration 00:31:08)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 5
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 29, 2021
Pastor Eric examines how Babylon will be the headquarters of a false religion during Daniel's 70th week. He shows that pantheism began in Babylon and that it will more than likely be centered in Babylon again in the final years of human history.
MP3 (duration 00:24:04)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 4
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 22, 2021
Pastor Eric Douma discusses life in future Babylon, showing how it becomes the economic, religious, and political headquarters of the world. He shows that the future one-world system will lead to destruction rather than perfection.
MP3 (duration 00:28:12)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 3
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 15, 2021
In this message Pastor Eric Douma focuses on the future rebuilding of Babylon. He looks at key passages in Daniel and Revelation and answers questions about what Babylon will be and where it will be rebuilt. He shows how it is directly tied to Antichrist.
MP3 (duration 00:29:36)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 2
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 8, 2021
Pastor Eric Douma shows from Acts 17:25-26 that God ordained multiple nations with multiple boundaries to restrain evil. Desiring a borderless world is an immoral desire in rebellion against God's ordained rule, yet that is what many people seek today.
MP3 (duration 00:28:03)
The Tale of Two Cities: The World Builds Babylon, Part 1
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 1, 2021
Eric Douma examines why the first city of Babylon and its corresponding tower was built. Man rebelled against God and attempted to establish a one-world order. He goes on to show that God has ordained multiple governments and borders to restrain the evil.
MP3 (duration 00:27:47)
Providence and Promise, Part 4 - Moses
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 25, 2021
In this episode we discuss providence in the life of Moses, showing that God's purposes do not depend on us getting new revelation from God. The events of his early life may appear to be by chance, yet it all happened according to God's providential will.
MP3 (duration 00:29:14)
Providence and Promise, Part 3 - Joseph
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 18, 2021
We open this episode with a discussion of the importance of learning biblical hermeneutics. We go on to discuss providence in the life of Joseph, showing how God used both good and evil to accomplish His purposes.
MP3 (duration 00:30:07)
Providence and Promise, Part 2 - Believe the Promises of God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 11, 2021
We show that the human will is a created thing. Those who have been saved, cleansed, forgiven, and redeemed by God have the Holy Spirit interceding for them, have Jesus interceding for them, and can trust that nothing will separate from the love of God.
MP3 (duration 00:28:48)
Providence and Promise, Part 1 - All Things Work Together for Good
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 4, 2021
False teachers twist Romans 8:26-31 and remove the comfort and assurance that it should bring by making it contingent on man. We review this passage and refute these claims, showing that we can trust the promises of God and rest in His sovereignty.
MP3 (duration 00:28:24)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 16 - Nero Theology
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 27, 2021
Nero is famous for blaming the church for the burning of Rome. In this episode we show how false teachers similarly blame the church for whatever is happening in the world, and we encourage listeners to preach the gospel and rest in the sovereignty of God.
MP3 (duration 00:27:40)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 15 - Babel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 20, 2021
In this episode we show how dominionist spiritual warfare teachers misuse the tower of Babel narrative. They claim that Babel shows the power of human unity. It is our claim that Babel shows that Gods sovereignty and authority over human affairs.
MP3 (duration 00:28:59)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 14 - Authority over Angels?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 30, 2021
In this episode we refute the claim that Christians have authority over angels. We then discuss Babel and Pentecost to show that these events are about God's power and sovereignty and not about human unity as the false teachers claim.
MP3 (duration 00:28:03)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 13 - Certainty or Circumstances
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 23, 2021
One cannot determine spiritual realities based on symptoms or circumstances. Bob DeWaay uses Jer 44:15-25 to show the error in doing so. We must trust the certainty of the revealed Word of God rather than make decisions based on symptoms or circumstances.
MP3 (duration 00:25:39)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 12 - The Great Commission
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 16, 2021
Jesus commissioned His church to preach the gospel to the uttermost ends of the earth. We show that dominionist spiritual warfare teachers fail the great commission and replace it with one of their own.
MP3 (duration 00:31:05)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 11 - Held in the Heavens?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 9, 2021
False teachers claim that Jesus cannot return until the Church exercises her authority. We show from Acts 1:7 that the "times and epochs are fixed by the Father's authority" and are not dependent on the church regaining lost dominion.
MP3 (duration 00:27:24)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 10 - Understanding Unity
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 2, 2021
A consistent theme in dominionist teaching is the supposed power in words and unity. These teachers claim we can give Satan a foothold through our words and disunity. We reject this and show that true unity is found only in the person and work of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:30:47)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 9 - Christ is Our High Priest
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 26, 2021
False teachers use Hebrews 3:1 to claim that Christ's priesthood is limited to our words. Christians confess Christ because we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Christ is the High Priest whom we confess; He is not made High Priest by our words.
MP3 (duration 00:28:44)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 8 - The Jezebel Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 19, 2021
False teachers claim that Jezebel in Rev 2 is a spirit that is currently controlling much of society. Modern prophets are the Elijah who fight against Jezebel. We show that Jezebel was a real person who was leading the church into immorality and idolatry.
MP3 (duration 00:35:21)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 7 - Trials According to the Providential Worldview
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 12, 2021
We discuss the providential worldview, showing that whatever God allows Satan do will be for our good and His glory. We go on to discuss Eph 1:22-23 showing that the church has received Christ who is head over all things, not headship over all things.
MP3 (duration 00:31:26)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 6 - Trials According to the Warfare Worldview
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, July 5, 2021
Warfare worldview teachers claim that we have still have problems because the church has failed to gain control over the heavenly places by defeating Satan and the demons. We must reject the warfare worldview and believe the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:32:09)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 5 - The Blood of Jesus
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 28, 2021
False teachers claim that the blood of Jesus is a metaphysical force or an entity in the universe that has power over demons. This is false. The blood of Jesus was the price that was paid to "reconcile us to God" and "cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
MP3 (duration 00:27:28)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 4 - The Ransom Theory of the Atonement
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 21, 2021
According to the Ransom Theory God offered Christ to Satan as a ransom for sinners and Christ had to regain authority over the earth from Satan. This theory dishonors God by assuming that God had to pay a debt to Satan to gain control of His own creation.
MP3 (duration 00:26:46)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 3 - Descended into Hell?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 14, 2021
In the next two episodes we will be discussing the Ransom Theory of the Atonement. We begin this discussion by showing from Scripture that Jesus did not descend into hell to wrestle with Satan but rather ascended directly into heaven.
MP3 (duration 00:28:35)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 2 - God's Universal Authority
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, June 7, 2021
Last week we discussed the claim that God no longer has dominion over the earth. In this episode we show that delegated authority is not transferred authority. Both the Old and New Testament show that God has always been in control of His own creation.
MP3 (duration 00:26:47)
The Dishonoring of God in Popular Spiritual Warfare Teaching, Part 1 - God Lost Dominion?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 31, 2021
False teachers claim that God made Adam ruler of this world who committed "treason" and turned over dominion of the earth to Satan. Christ reclaimed dominion and gave it to the church who then lost it to Satan. We refute this error using Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:31:14)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 18 - The Lord's Prayer
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 24, 2021
We wrap up our discussion of processing the past and go on to discuss the Lord's Prayer. It is often turned into a repetitive, shamanistic prayer to ward off evil. We show that the Lord's Prayer is nothing like the prayers prescribed by false teachers.
MP3 (duration 00:30:10)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 17 - The Pitfalls of Processing the Past
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 17, 2021
False inner healing teachings that require one to gain secret information and process the past result in an endless cycle of renunciations based on things that might not even be true. We must reject this and stand in the gospel and the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:31:05)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 16 - Understanding Prayer
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 10, 2021
In Eph 6 the prayer is for boldness to proclaim the gospel. Prayer is believers coming "...boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Heb 4:16), not deploying weapons to manipulate the spirit world.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 15 - Stand Firm
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, May 3, 2021
We have all we need in the Gospel. We must stand and not retreat. To retreat is to go back to shamanism to manipulate the world of the spirits. False teachers convince Christians that they are not secure and cause them to retreat to Christian shamanism.
MP3 (duration 00:29:30)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 14 - Called Out of Darkness
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 26, 2021
In Eph 5 Paul tells us that we were once in darkness but now are light in the Lord. Pagan religious practices offer enlightenment but lead to darkness. True enlightenment comes through the gospel and is found in Christ alone.
MP3 (duration 00:30:37)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 13 - The Host of Heaven
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 19, 2021
We discuss the sons of God and the host of heaven from Deut 32 and Acts 7. All unbelievers are under the host of heaven (including Satan) while all believers are under Christ. Believers must stand in the gospel and not go back to interact with demons.
MP3 (duration 00:29:25)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 12 - Consider it All Joy
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 12, 2021
Our trials are not evidence that we are cursed; they are evidence that we really are God's people. James 1 tells us to "consider it all joy" when we fall into various trials. We can do this when we rest in the promises of God and stand firm in the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:26:50)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 11 - Protected by God's Power
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 5, 2021
Job shows us that we cannot determine blessing or cursing by looking at our circumstances. 1Peter 1 shows that God allows trials in our life to prove the genuineness of our faith. We must persevere, not retreat to false spiritual warfare practices.
MP3 (duration 00:27:37)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 10 - We Are Christ's Inheritance
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 29, 2021
In this episode we discuss a translation issue in Ephesians 1:11. We then show from this and other passages that we are Christ's inheritance and that He will not lose us to hostile spiritual powers. We belong to Christ and we are safe.
MP3 (duration 00:33:15)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 9 - Blessed in Christ
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 22, 2021
False spiritual warfare teachers point to our circumstances to claim that there are curses from which we must be set free. However, those who are blessed in Christ cannot be cursed. Rather than looking at symptoms we must trust the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:31:09)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 8 - Legion
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 15, 2021
Some people use the Legion narrative in Luke 8 to claim that demons lose power when we call them out by name. This is false spiritual warfare based on pagan beliefs. Luke 8 is showing us that Jesus is unique and has power over the things people fear.
MP3 (duration 00:31:20)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 7 - The Warfare Worldview
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 8, 2021
In the warfare worldview believers must do battle with the spirit world. One must cast out demons, break curses, and many other things to solve problems in this life. This leads Christians back to paganism. We must reject this and stand in the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:28:17)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 6 - How the Church Becomes Pagan
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, March 1, 2021
The church becomes pagan by adding deliverance teachings and many other pagan mystical practices to the gospel. We must stand in the gospel and refuse to retreat to pagan practices. We belong to Christ and do not need to fear demons, curses, or bad fate.
MP3 (duration 00:29:41)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 5 - Hellenistic Magic in Ephesus
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 22, 2021
Mystical folk religion was influencing the church of Ephesus, so Paul exhorted them to stand in the gospel. We do not need Christian incantations or amulets to interact with the spirit world - we need to stand firm in the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:29:01)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 4 - Stand in the Gospel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 15, 2021
We are Christ's inheritance, and we are safe in Him. We can stand in the gospel because of all we have in Christ. We do not need to find secrets to defeat the demons - we need to stand firm in the gospel and believe the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:32:14)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 3 - The Gospel is the Armor of God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 8, 2021
True deliverance happens when we are transferred from the domain darkness to the domain of Christ at conversion. In Ephesians 6 Paul calls us to stand firm in Christ. We discuss the armor of God and show that these are all things we have in Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:33:11)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 2 - Christian Psychology
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, February 1, 2021
We warn about false Christian psychology teachings. Many false spiritual warfare teachings are dependent on finding out secret information. We do not need to discover secrets from our past - we need the means of grace and the promises of God.
MP3 (duration 00:27:15)
True and False Spiritual Warfare, Part 1 - Christian Shamanism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 25, 2021
This is a brief overview of false systems of sanctification including deliverance ministry, generational curses, soul ties, etc. We must reject any system that requires processing the past, believe the promises of God, and sit under the means of grace.
MP3 (duration 00:31:32)
Infant Baptism and the Institutional Church, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 28, 2020
Infant baptism leads to an institutional Christianity that often has no gospel and no life of the Holy Spirit. They often hold to the same pagan teachings as the world. The true church is a living organism with Christ as the head.
MP3 (duration 00:25:49)
Infant Baptism and the Institutional Church, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 21, 2020
Acts 16:15 is the main proof text used to justify infant baptism. As we address each case of baptism in Acts, we find that it is always believers who are baptized. There is never an example of baptizing an infant or person who has not turned to Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:35:35)
How God Rules His World Part 6 - False Teachers Intrude Where They Do Not Belong
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 1, 2020
We begin with careful exegesis of Jude 6-10 which addresses false teachers who enter the angelic realm where they do not belong. We explain how Jude's reference to Sodom and Gomorrah illustrates the error of boundary crossing that he warns against.
MP3 (duration 00:32:44)
How God Rules His World Part 5 - How Dreamers Cross God's Boundaries
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 25, 2020
This program begins by clarifying that when the Bible speaks of "gods," these are not beings with the attributes of the true, Creator God. We address this from Jeremiah 10:11-15. Then we explain Zechariah 3:1-4 where Satan has the role of accuser...
MP3 (duration 00:36:53)
How God Rules His World Part 4 - The Divine Council in Psalm 82 and Job
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 18, 2020
Psalm 82 makes explicit reference to the divine council though some translations obscure this. This Psalm shows that there are fallen beings called "gods" which are addressed by God himself. These are part of the divine council.
MP3 (duration 00:33:20)
How God Rules His World Part 3 - The Unseen Realm in Daniel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 11, 2020
Daniel was God's prophet during the Babylonian captivity. He interacted with Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon. Daniel was unique in that he often spoke for God about spiritual realities and future events to Nebuchadnezzar who was not a Jewish king.
MP3 (duration 00:30:20)
How God Rules His World Part 2 - Nations and The Divine Council
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 4, 2020
God's plan is to establish nations with borders but have Israel as the unique covenant people that He rules directly. This is revealed in Deuteronomy 32:8, 9. We give evidence that the original reading of Deuteronomy 32:8 has "sons of God"...
MP3 (duration 00:28:51)
How God Rules His World Part 1 - Babel Judged and Nations Established
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 27, 2020
We survey Genesis 7-11 to show how God rules in heaven and on earth and how He ordained human government with national boundaries. The Tower of Babel is significant in developing a Biblical worldview. We also discuss Babylon in Revelation.
MP3 (duration 00:29:19)
Solitude, Silence, and Stillness Part 3 - False Teachings on Prayer Refuted
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 20, 2020
We discuss centering prayer as prescribed by Enneagram mystics. These false teachings on prayer are numerous, pernicious, and lead people away from the true God of the Bible. We point our listeners to true means of grace revealed in the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:31:06)
Solitude, Silence, and Stillness Part 2 - Mystical Misinterpretation of Jesus' Temptation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 13, 2020
Matthew's account of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness shows how Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. Enneagram mystics like to cite this passage to validate their program of silence, solitude, and stillness. Their misuse of this passage distorts...
MP3 (duration 00:28:26)
Solitude, Silence, and Stillness Part 1 - Useless and Harmful Mystical Solitude
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, April 6, 2020
God ordained corporate means of grace, not solitude. The reality is mystical solitude did not come from the Bible but from Eastern religion. The resultant panentheism is not compatible with Christian theism. The meditative practices of Enneagram involve..
MP3 (duration 00:30:11)
The Apostles Speak for Christ Part 3
Presented by Pastor Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 30, 2020
Red-letter Christians deny apostolic authority, while the Pope claims authority that he does not have. The prophets and apostles were God's ordained spokesmen. By knowing the criteria for an apostle we can rightly determine who speaks for God.
MP3 (duration 00:17:47)
The Apostles Speak for Christ Part 2 - Who Could Be an Apostle
Presented by Pastor Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 23, 2020
An apostle was called by Christ, an eyewitness to the resurrection, performed miracles and was personally instructed by Christ. We show how the apostle Paul was brought up to these standards "as one untimely born." No one today can claim to speak for Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:20:42)
The Apostles Speak for Christ Part 1 - What Was an Apostle
Presented by Pastor Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 16, 2020
Paul's apostolic calling was by the will of God. As an apostle he spoke for Christ. An apostle is a "sent one" who has the authority of Christ the King. Those who reject the King's spokesman reject the King.
MP3 (duration 00:22:39)
Free Will or Bondage of the Will, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 9, 2020
Free will is a popular idea that many think is the key to understanding the Bible. However, it is more a complex philosophical issue than a theological one. This program will help you understand the issue in light of Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:25:18)
Free Will or Bondage of the Will, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 2, 2020
Free will is a popular idea that many think is the key to understanding the Bible. However, it is more a complex philosophical issue than a theological one. This show will help you understand the issue in light of Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:28:45)
The Dangers of the Occult
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 3, 2020
This broadcast is part of a message Bob DeWaay preached to explain the nature of the occult and why believers are strongly warned against it. Though based on material from Deuteronomy 18, such warnings transcend the covenants and always apply.
MP3 (duration 00:25:35)
The Discerning of Spirits, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 27, 2020
As we continue this topic, we state that there are no valid, authoritative apostles and prophets beyond the Biblical ones that give binding revelations. This leads to a discussion about the nature of prophecy in the church and why it must be judged.
MP3 (duration 00:25:09)
The Discerning of Spirits, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 20, 2020
We discuss 1John 4:1-6 which is about testing spirits. Our claim is that the biblical test of spirits is objective rather than subjective. To put this into proper perspective we discuss worldviews that influence one's view of the spiritual realm...
MP3 (duration 00:24:59)
The Dangers of Contemplative Prayer
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 13, 2020
In a DVD titled "Be Still and Know that I am God," Beth Moore and other evangelicals like Richard Foster promote a mystical approach to prayer and spirituality. We compare Moore's interpretation of Exodus 33:7-11 with the true meaning of the text.
MP3 (duration 00:29:02)
Contemporary Christian Divination, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 6, 2020
Based on CIC Issue 83. Here we discuss four techniques that people have devised to journey inward and find experiences that provide information not available by ordinary means. This typically means learning to enter an altered state of consciousness.
MP3 (duration 00:27:02)
Contemporary Christian Divination, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 30, 2019
This series is based on CIC Issue 83. We begin by discussing Jeroboam (1 Kings 12) who instituted various pagan worship practices for the northern kingdom to keep people from the 10 tribes from going back to Jerusalem to serve Yahweh on His terms.
MP3 (duration 00:26:22)
The Dangers of Divination, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 23, 2019
The Bible warns against practices to glean secret information that God has not chosen to reveal. We discuss various divination practices and how God can use something but still judge the person using a forbidden technique.
MP3 (duration 00:26:31)
The Dangers of Divination, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 16, 2019
The Bible warns against practices to glean secret information that God has not chosen to reveal. We discuss various divination practices and explain why they are dangerous.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
The Building of God, Part 2: Ephesians 2:21b-22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 9, 2019
In this program we discuss the implications of the church as the dwelling place of God. In verse 21 Paul uses a Greek word that signifies the holy place and holy of holies from the OT temple. During the church age this is not about a physical structure...
MP3 (duration 00:34:39)
The Building of God, Part 1: Ephesians 2:21-22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 2, 2019
This show is based on a sermon Bob DeWaay preached from Ephesians 2:21, 22. The key issue is to biblically define the church. Many common assumptions about the church are taken from church history and not grounded in the biblical definition of the church.
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Enneagram, Part 8 - A False Definition of Sin
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 18, 2019
We begin with a discussion of theological liberalism which is now wedded to Eastern religion. Added to this mix is the belief in social and spiritual evolution. Enneagram is grounded in liberal theology and rejects the Biblical definition of sin.
MP3 (duration 00:23:30)
Enneagram, Part 7 - Why Finding the True Self is Not Biblical
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 11, 2019
We start by discussing the question of why something as clearly pagan as Enneagram is brought into evangelical institutions. The answer is that there is a lack of clear Biblical teaching in churches that leaves so many without discernment.
MP3 (duration 00:25:47)
Enneagram, Part 6 - Excavating Self or Dying to Self?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, November 4, 2019
This program deals with some serious consequences of Enneagram's denial of the biblical doctrine of the fall. The transcendence of God as the eternal, Triune Creator is replaced by a man-centered worldview that is incompatible with biblical Christianity.
MP3 (duration 00:25:33)
Enneagram, Part 5 - Do We Trust God or Man
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 28, 2019
We begin this program questioning how "nonconceptual prayer" and other techniques to silence the mind can be more helpful and comforting than truth from the Bible. We explain how the speculations of Enneagram are enticing to church people...
MP3 (duration 00:25:11)
Enneagram, Part 4 - God's Promises are Not Found in Silence
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 21, 2019
We begin by discussing God's transcendence and immanence in light of Isaiah 57:15. We discuss this because Richard Rohr calls God "Totally Other" which raises questions in regard to his panentheistic theology. We show how confused his categories are...
MP3 (duration 00:25:21)
Enneagram, Part 3 - Reject Forbidden Knowledge
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 14, 2019
One of the founders of the Enneagram system is Oscar Ichazo who claimed he had a 7 day visit from an angel and thereby received this teaching. Ichazo did his work in the mid 20th century. Questionable sources like Ichazo did not deter Richard Rohr...
MP3 (duration 00:26:05)
Enneagram, Part 2 - Pagan, Mystical Sources
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, October 7, 2019
We begin this session by discussing the false idea of "the evolution of human consciousness" as mentioned by an Enneagram author. In the Enneagram system, the nine personality types are the hook that pulls people into the system...
MP3 (duration 00:30:19)
Enneagram, Part 1 - Why Panentheism is Incompatible With Christian Theology
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, September 30, 2019
Enneagram is a new spiritual program that claims to be sacred and promises spiritual growth through self-discovery. Richard Rohr is a key person promoting Enneagram and its panentheistic underpinnings. First we explain the basics of Christian theology...
MP3 (duration 00:28:52)
True and False Unity, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 16, 2019
Philippians 1:27 describes Christian unity as "striving together for the faith of the gospel." Part 2 of this series discusses "vision casting" in which a false unity under the personal vision of the pastor replaces the true unity of the faith.
MP3 (duration 00:26:20)
True and False Unity, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 9, 2019
Philippians 1:27 describes Christian unity as "striving together for the faith of the gospel." In many churches today, Christians who strive for the faith of the gospel are labeled "divisive" by church leaders who have refused to preach the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:31:01)
Romans 15:22-36: Paul's Plans and Christian Unity
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 2, 2019
We see that Paul did not have extensive knowledge of what would happen in his life. He did not know whether he would get to Spain nor the details of what would happen in Jerusalem. This shows that even as an apostle he relied on Gods providence...
MP3 (duration 00:25:32)
Romans 15:15-21: Paul Preaches The Grace of the Gospel to Gentiles
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 26, 2019
This section will help us understand the significance of Paul's ministry in various areas to Gentiles. The truths Paul addresses here are matters important to all Christians. Paul uses a simile from the OT priesthood to describe his own ministry...
MP3 (duration 00:22:51)
Romans 15:8-14: The Promises to the Patriarchs and Unity
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 19, 2019
In Romans 15, Paul puts the true unity of the church in the context of God's promises to the patriarchs. Genesis 12:3 is a key passage that proves this truth. Saved Gentiles in the church indicates that Jews have fulfilled their role to be evangelists.
MP3 (duration 00:27:23)
Romans 15:1-7: Unity Based on Christ and The Scriptures
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 12, 2019
Paul uses terminology that makes it clear that unity is his emphasis in this section. What threatens this unity is the differences between Christians concerning scruples. Some are offended by what others practice and allow. We give practical examples...
MP3 (duration 00:31:40)
Romans 14:1-12; Unity Between the Weak and the Strong
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 5, 2019
This program is an exegetical study of Romans 14:1-12. In this section Paul gives admonitions to the weak and strong about how they treat each other concerning disputable matters.
MP3 (duration 00:30:18)
The Need for Elders Who Guard the Flock
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 29, 2019
In Acts 20 Paul charged the elders in Ephesus to "guard the flock" against wolves that bring false teaching. In Titus and Timothy Paul also gave elders the responsibility to teach true doctrine and refute false doctrine. Few elders are able to do this.
MP3 (duration 00:26:55)
Bible Prophecy, Part 18 - Matthew 24:48-51 "Consequences For Ignoring Gods Word"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 22, 2019
This is the last in our series on Bible prophecy from Matthew 24. We now cover the warning part of the parable of the slaves where some think that the Master will not return for a long time and live worldly lives as if there will be no ultimate judgment.
MP3 (duration 00:31:11)
Bible Prophecy, Part 17 - Matthew 24:45-47 "The Faithful Servant"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 15, 2019
We further explain the significance of the day of the Lord coming like a thief. The "day" is not a 24 hour time period, but the beginning of Daniel's 70th week. This will come suddenly and unexpectedly. These verses are from the parable of the slaves.
MP3 (duration 00:33:23)
Bible Prophecy, Part 16 - Matthew 24:40-44 "Suddenly and Unexpectedly"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 8, 2019
We further discuss the section of Jesus' Olivet discourse where He explains what life is like up to the beginning of Daniel's 70th week. We begin by going to Luke 17:28-30 where Lot in Sodom was used as an illustration...
MP3 (duration 00:29:19)
Bible Prophecy, Part 15 - Matthew 24:37-39 "The Days of Noah"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 1, 2019
As we begin to deal with Jesus' answer to the disciples' first question, which regarded "when," we point out that "these things" are the events of the tribulation period. Matthew 24:17 speaks of the "days of Noah." Pastor Eric explains the parousia...
MP3 (duration 00:30:32)
Bible Prophecy, Part 14 - Matthew 24:36 "The Imminent Rapture"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 24, 2019
After answering the disciples' second question, Jesus now answers their first question. Verse 36 is the pivotal verse in Matthew's account of the Olivet discourse. It shows the chiastic structure of Matt 24. "Peri de" is best translated "now concerning."
MP3 (duration 00:29:26)
Bible Prophecy, Part 13 - Matthew 24:35 "Prophecy Literally Fulfilled"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 17, 2019
This broadcast is an extended discussion of how Matthew cites OT prophetic passages that are fulfilled in the life of Christ. The Greek word often translated "fulfilled" is ple_roo_ and is found 16 times in Matthew. We study how Matthew uses this word...
MP3 (duration 00:30:59)
Bible Prophecy, Part 12 - Matthew 24:32-34 "The Judge Right At the Door"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 10, 2019
We begin this broadcast by reiterating the fact that Jesus is talking about the signs that occur during the 7 year tribulation period. The signs here are not signs that happen during the church age, contrary to many popular teachings...
MP3 (duration 00:29:59)
Bible Prophecy, Part 11 - Matthew 24:31 "God Keeps His Promises"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 3, 2019
Many people have seen a reference to the rapture in verse 31 but it is actually about the return of Christ to set up His kingdom. Eric explains the relationship of this verse to Isaiah 27:1-13. Isaiah focuses on the salvation of Israel from her enemies.
MP3 (duration 00:31:42)
Bible Prophecy, Part 10 - Matthew 24:29-30 "The Valley of Decision"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 27, 2019
When Jesus says, "immediately after the tribulation of those days," He is not referring to the church age. We argue that this refers to Daniel's 70th week. The coming signs happen at the very end of the 7 year tribulation. The OT references this in Joel3.
MP3 (duration 00:29:37)
Bible Prophecy, Part 9 - Matthew 24:26-28 "The Parousia Is Visible and Obvious"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 20, 2019
During the tribulation, some people will falsely claim that Christ is present. However, His actual coming at the end of the tribulation will be visible and unmistakable. During the 7 year tribulation period Jesus Christ reigns in heaven...
MP3 (duration 00:30:06)
Bible Prophecy, Part 8 - Matthew 24:45-25 "False Prophets and False Signs"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 13, 2019
The unbelieving world lusts for interaction with the spirit world. During the tribulation God will judge them by giving them what they want. The results will be horrific. We contrast the false signs and wonders with a true relationship with God through Jesus. Humans need to appeal to God through Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:31:08)
Bible Prophecy, Part 7 - Matthew 24:22-23 "The Worst Days Ever"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 6, 2019
We begin by reiterating the chiastic structure of Matthew 24. The question about the signs of His coming are answered first and we are still studying the section where it is answered. All of these signs are within Daniel's 70th week.
MP3 (duration 00:33:05)
Bible Prophecy, Part 6 - Matthew 24:19-21 "Great Tribulation"
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 29, 2019
We begin by asserting the objectivity of scripture in regard to Bible prophecy. This includes carefully defining the true Christ of the Bible so as to avoid the many false ones. We discuss the relationship between these passages in Matt. and Rev. 12...
MP3 (duration 00:34:21)
Bible Prophecy, Part 5 - Matthew 24:13-18 Understanding True Meaning
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 22, 2019
We begin with the implications of the endurance that Jesus here links to salvation. This endurance means that those who trust in Christ during the tribulation will refuse to take the mark of the Beast. The "gospel of the kingdom" is the same gospel...
MP3 (duration 00:30:40)
Bible Prophecy, Part 4 - Matthew 24:10-12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 15, 2019
We begin this broadcast with a discussion of false prophets who will arise during the tribulation. Pastor Eric's position is that the headquarters of the antichrist system will be a rebuilt Babylon along the Euphrates river...
MP3 (duration 00:33:16)
Bible Prophecy, Part 3 - Matthew 24 Key Issues About the Tribulation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 8, 2019
"This generation" does not denote a 40 year window of time, but the moral qualities of the Jewish leadership that rejected Christ. Correctly understanding what Matthew means by "this generation" helps correct those who use this as evidence for preterism.
MP3 (duration 00:35:16)
Bible Prophecy, Part 2 - Matthew 24 Birth Pains
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 1, 2019
The chiastic structure of Matthew 24 helps us understand its teaching about the imminent, any moment rapture. Pastor Eric begins by explaining the reference to Psalm 118 found in Matthew 23 in regard to the "one who comes."
MP3 (duration 00:31:04)
Bible Prophecy, Part 1 - Matthew 24 and Preterism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 25, 2019
We begin discussion of the Olivet discourse as taught by Jesus in Matthew 24. Pastor Eric explains why many people have been confused about this section of scripture. The confusion arises concerning what Jesus says about what we can know and cannot know.
MP3 (duration 00:29:16)
Gospel Centered Sanctification
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 21, 2019
We share our response to those who claim that gospel centered sanctification is a form of antinomianism (being against the law). The gospel is about what God has done in Christ for all believers and describes God's promises including forgiveness of sins.
MP3 (duration 00:36:30)
The Profundity of Simple Christian Worship: Hebrews 13:13-25
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 14, 2019
The Hebrew Christians were tempted to go back to the temple Judaism because it offered tangibility and excitement that meeting in the simple house churches of the time could not offer. But they are told to offer the sacrifice of praise, do good...
MP3 (duration 00:36:00)
The Importance of Leaders who Teach the Truth: Hebrews 13:7-12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 7, 2019
The people addressed in the book of Hebrews previously had leaders who led them in a godly manner. This included teaching the truth faithfully and living it faithfully as well. They are also exhorted to go to Jesus "outside the camp."
MP3 (duration 00:29:14)
Living a Virtuous Christian Life: Hebrews 13:1-6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 31, 2018
The author of Hebrews presents general exhortations to Christian virtues. These include love, hospitality, kindness to prisoners and those ill treated, marriage fidelity, contentment, and confidence in the Lord.
MP3 (duration 00:26:19)
We Have Come to the Heavenly Mount Zion: Hebrews 12:22-29
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 24, 2018
Though the theophany at Sinai was awesome and tangible, those who come to Christ under the New Covenant have something much better. We have access by faith to glorious heavenly realities that we will one day experience first hand. There is warning...
MP3 (duration 00:32:05)
Sinai Was Tangible But God Was Unapproachable There: Hebrews 12:17-21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 17, 2018
We discuss Esau as the prototypical apostate and explain the warning against apostasy in Hebrews 12. We also discuss the comparison between Sinai on earth and mount Zion in heaven.
MP3 (duration 00:28:54)
The Danger of Defilement: Hebrews 12:14-16
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 10, 2018
We are instructed to pursue peace and sanctification because of the danger of the community being defiled by the presence of apostates. Esau is used as an example of such a person. We apply this to apostasy in the church today.
MP3 (duration 00:32:30)
The Fruits of Discipline: Hebrews 12:9-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 3, 2018
God's discipline is always for our spiritual good. It is very important that we stay in the race and not drop out. God wants us to help our brothers and sisters in Christ to stay in the race and not get discouraged.
MP3 (duration 00:28:25)
Our Need for Discipline: Hebrews 12:3-8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 26, 2018
We need to understand that the Christian life is filled with difficulties and trials. To see those as the discipline of the Lord will help us not get weary and quit. That God disciplines us is evidence that we are His adopted sons and daughters.
MP3 (duration 00:30:49)
Running With Endurance: Hebrews 12:1-3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 19, 2018
The author of Hebrews uses the analogy of a long distance footrace in a stadium to describe the Christian life. We need to lay aside all distractions, run with endurance, with our eyes on the goal, and do not lose heart.
MP3 (duration 00:32:37)
Heroes of Faith: Hebrews 11:32-40
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 12, 2018
The author of Hebrews gives a list of names of people who did mighty things through faith. He intends this list to inspire and motivate. We also learn that even when the outcome appears unfavorable: torture or martyrdom, their faith was still demonstrated.
MP3 (duration 00:31:08)
Faith that Responds in Obedience: Hebrews 11:28-31
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 5, 2018
The most important question concerning Christian practices is: What has God ordained? The Israelites kept the Passover and were saved because God ordained the Passover for them. We also discuss Rahab who believed in the God of Israel and was saved.
MP3 (duration 00:28:28)
By Faith Moses Chooses God's People: Hebrews 11:24-27
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 29, 2018
Moses made a dramatic choice when he gave the treasures of Egypt to identify with the Hebrew people of his ancestry. Christians must choose to associate with the gospel and God's people rather than enjoy the temporary pleasures of sin.
MP3 (duration 00:32:38)
The Faith of the Patriarchs: Hebrews 11:17-23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 22, 2018
This section speaks of the faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses' parents. We discuss how they expressed faith and how we can learn from their example. We also discuss God's providence in the birth and preservation of Moses.
MP3 (duration 00:29:43)
Heaven as the Fatherland of the Heroes of Faith: Hebrews 11:13-16
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 15, 2018
Heaven is the destination for the people of faith. We discuss how important heavenly citizenship is for believers and that heaven is often wrongly de-emphasized in many churches. The faith of the patriarchs pointed to heaven and so should ours.
MP3 (duration 00:27:54)
Abraham Believes God's Promises: Hebrews 11:8-12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 8, 2018
Abraham exemplifies the type of faith that God wants us to have: faith in God and His promises. Preaching God's word is important to the church so that His flock is constantly reminded about God and His promises so they have an object for their faith.
MP3 (duration 00:28:39)
Noah and Abraham Exemplify Faith: Hebrews 11:7, 8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 1, 2018
Noah believed God when instructed about the coming flood, though he had never seen such a thing. We also must believe God about coming judgment even though the world mocks that idea. Abraham left the safety of family and home to obey God...
MP3 (duration 00:30:15)
Faith That Believes God and Comes to Him on His Terms: Hebrews 11:3-6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 24, 2018
This section covers God's creation not only of the world, but the "ages." The story of Cain and Abel shows us that we must come to God on His terms, not our own. We then discuss what it means to believe that God exists and that God rewards believers.
MP3 (duration 00:33:22)
Faith as the Evidence of Things Not Seen: Hebrews 11:1,2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 17, 2018
Christian faith is not some metaphysical entity, but belief in God and His promises. We discuss these verses in light of some currently popular heresies and point our listeners to the meaning of the Holy Spirit inspired author of Hebrews.
MP3 (duration 00:36:02)
Christian virtues: Boldness, Endurance, and Faith: Hebrews 10:32-39
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 10, 2018
The author of Hebrews calls the congregation to remember the days when they were willing to suffer for Christ. He does this to comfort them and exhort them to press forward and not shrink back. He calls all Christians to endure in faithfulness to God.
MP3 (duration 00:30:17)
A Horrifying Possibility: Hebrews 10:26-31
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 3, 2018
This is yet another warning against apostasy in Hebrews. Apostates have trampled Christ under foot, regarded His blood as defiled, and insulted the Holy Spirit. Therefore they face certain judgment.
MP3 (duration 00:32:23)
Exhortations for Christians to Take Action: Hebrews 10:22-25
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 27, 2018
This section of Hebrews contains three exhortations: draw near, hold fast, and assemble together for mutual edification. Our gatherings are to emphasize the means of grace in light of the end of the age.
MP3 (duration 00:29:41)
Released from Sin: Hebrews 10:15-21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 20, 2018
New covenant believers have continual, unhindered access to the presence of God through Christ's finished work. Therefore unbiblical practices designed to make people feel close to God are seriously in error.
MP3 (duration 00:32:55)
"Once For All": Hebrews 10:8-14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 13, 2018
The sacrifice that Christ made once for all is the one God desired and it permanently consecrates believers for service to God and holy worship.
MP3 (duration 00:32:51)
The Blood of Bulls and Goats Cannot Take Away Sins: Hebrews 10:1-7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 6, 2018
This section discusses the inadequacy of Old Covenant sacrifices. Unlike Christ's offering, they were not done "once for all" and they left the worshippers with consciousness of sins.
MP3 (duration 00:31:52)
It is Appointed to Men to Die Once: Hebrews 9:23-28
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 30, 2018
In solidarity with the human race, Jesus Christ died once. But His once for all death provides decisive cleansing that reaches to heaven itself.
MP3 (duration 00:28:57)
Without the Shedding of Blood There is no Forgiveness: Hebrews 9:15-22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 23, 2018
We discuss Jesus as the mediator of the New Covenant and how God has chosen to speak through mediators. This section also teaches why Christ's death was necessary and the utter importance of the shedding of blood.
MP3 (duration 00:29:25)
The Cleansed Conscience: Hebrews 9:11-14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 16, 2018
How Christ's once for all shed blood is superior to that of OT sacrificial animals and provides both propitiation and expiation. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from the inside out, so that we are fit to come before God in holy worship.
MP3 (duration 00:31:41)
Old Covenant Sacrifices Cannot Cleanse the Conscience: Hebrews 9:1-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 9, 2018
This section of Hebrews describes the tabernacle and some of its furnishings to show that it was only provisional. It provided a continual reminder that though God was in their midst, He was holy and they were separated from Him by the veil.
MP3 (duration 00:28:10)
The New Covenant: Hebrews 8:7-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 2, 2018
Everyone under the New Covenant knows the Lord, or else they are not part of it. We also discuss pageantry and mysticism that are created in some churches to give a sense of spirituality to the unconverted.
MP3 (duration 00:27:23)
A Better High Priest: Hebrews 7:28-8:6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 25, 2018
We explore the once for all sacrifice that Christ made whereby He became the High Priest in heaven. He ministers in a better sanctuary, with a better ministry over a better covenant with better promises.
MP3 (duration 00:31:47)
Drawing Near To God Through our Great High Priest: Hebrews 7:15-27
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 18, 2018
We discus the implications of the priestly ministry of Christ through whom we draw near to God. We show that a correct application of Hebrews rules out mysticism. Those Jesus saves, He also intercedes for.
MP3 (duration 00:31:10)
Toxic Devotion Part 2 - Mysticism Replaces God's Promises
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 11, 2018
We begin this broadcast by showing that the Bible makes its claims based on objective, tangible evidence, not on metaphysical impressions. Are we going to have faith in objective promises or seek mystical impressions that exist subjectively in our minds?
MP3 (duration 00:36:40)
Toxic Devotion Part 1 - Sarah Young's False Categories
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 4, 2018
Sarah Young's best-selling books (and children's books) consist of her impressions of Jesus speaking in the first person from heaven directly to Young. In this broadcast we contrast such mystical impressions with God's true self-revelation in the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:36:07)
Emergent Eschatology, Part 4: Emergent Spirituality and Marxism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 28, 2018
We discuss the errant foundation of Emergent theology which is their unbiblical claim of God being in everything. This means that God isn't sovereign over or transcendent to His own creation. The Hegelian synthesis expressed politically through Marxism...
MP3 (duration 00:31:58)
Emergent Eschatology, Part 3: From God is Dead to God is Imagined
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 21, 2018
In this broadcast we interact with the Emergent objection to absolute statements of truth and their ideas about a socially constructed reality. An example of this is the contemporary progressive claim that even gender is a state of mind.
MP3 (duration 00:36:29)
Emergent Eschatology, Part 2: How Emergent Theology Erases Valid Categories
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 14, 2018
We begin by sharing a summary definition of the Emerging Church movement. This involves bringing paradise on earth without future judgment. Most people who have heard of Emergent do not realize that source Jurgen Moltmann derived it from atheism...
MP3 (duration 00:35:33)
Emergent Eschatology, Part 1: Philosophy and Human Imagination
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 7, 2018
The Emergent movement is based on the idea of progress toward an ideal future for the whole cosmos without divine judgment. This involves an esoteric philosophy derived from German romantic idealism. We will unpack the philosophy of G W F Hegel...
MP3 (duration 00:36:02)
The Melchizedek Priesthood: Hebrews 7:5-14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 30, 2018
The author of Hebrews uses the narrative about Melchizedek from Genesis 14 to prove the superiority of the Melchizedek priesthood over that of Levi. The point of this argument is to prove that Jesus Christ has a unique and superior role...
MP3 (duration 00:28:56)
Christian Hope as the Anchor of the Soul: Hebrews 6:19-7:4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 23, 2018
Christian hope has objective content: the promises of God in Christ. We also discuss the person of Melchizedek from Genesis 14 and the importance of understanding corporate solidarity.
MP3 (duration 00:32:35)
Encouragement, Assurance and Hope: Hebrews 6:9-18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 16, 2018
Having warned his readers against apostasy, the author of Hebrews now encourages them. They have evidence that God has done a work of grace so there is reason for assurance of salvation. Abraham serves as an example to encourage us in Christian hope.
MP3 (duration 00:32:31)
Theological Issues About Apostasy: Hebrews 6:4-8 Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 9, 2018
Will a true Christian will ever commit apostasy? We outline three positions 1) true Christians can lose their faith 2) apostates are people like Judas who were never really truly saved 3) that the warning against apostasy is God's means of keeping all...
MP3 (duration 00:28:19)
A Severe Warning Against Apostasy: Hebrews 6:4-8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 2, 2018
Those previously warned about spiritual dullness are now warned that it could lead to apostasy. This state would be so horrific that there would be no way out of it.
MP3 (duration 00:29:07)
A Warning Against Spiritual Dullness: Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 26, 2018
This section of Hebrews addresses Christians who have the tools to learn Christian doctrine but lack the desire and motivation. They have morally culpable "dullness" that results in a lack of discernment. Christians who are inattentive and lethargic...
MP3 (duration 00:29:00)
The Doctrine of Christ: Hebrews 5:8-11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 19, 2018
This section states that the Son "learned obedience" and was "made perfect." This raises the issue about how Christ, who is not only man, but God, could be perfected when He shared the essential attributes of deity with the Father from all eternity...
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
Christ as Eternal High Priest: Hebrews 5:3-7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 12, 2018
We discuss the key distinction between unintentional and defiant sin that is spelled out in Numbers 15 and show how this distinction is necessary to understand Hebrews. Defiant sin is called "blasphemy" in Numbers...
MP3 (duration 00:31:55)
The Incredible Privilege of Prayer: Hebrews 4:16-5:2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 5, 2018
We explore many implications of the fact that we have access to the throne of grace where we can go with confidence and not shame. There, we find mercy, grace, and "timely help."
MP3 (duration 00:30:54)
Access to the Throne of Grace: Hebrews 4:14-16
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 26, 2018
Jesus, our High Priest can sympathize with our weakness, so we are encouraged to go to Him. We discuss the idea of "draw near" and its many, important implications. We can only draw near through the terms of the New Covenant.
MP3 (duration 00:34:30)
The Danger of Failing to Enter God's Rest: Hebrews 4:7-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 19, 2018
True Sabbath keepers are those who believe the gospel and find rest in Christ. We are warned not to fall short of the promise because the Word of God penetrates our hearts, causing us to be laid bare before the eyes of God.
MP3 (duration 00:33:16)
The Danger of Failing to Enter God's Rest: Hebrews 4:1-7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 12, 2018
The author of Hebrews links God's rest in Gen. 2:2 to the failure of the Israelites to enter God's rest mentioned in Psalm 95:11 to give us a solemn warning. The promised rest for the people of God can only be found through faith and resultant obedience.
MP3 (duration 00:33:33)
The Tension Between Peril and Promise: Hebrews 3:14-19
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 5, 2018
The Hebrew Christians are reminded of the "provocation" that happened at Kadesh when the Israelites refused to believe the promise of God and fell in the wilderness. Christians face the same peril of unbelief.
MP3 (duration 00:27:54)
A Warning Against Apostasy: Hebrews 3:7-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 29, 2018
In this section of Hebrews, the author uses Psalm 95:7b-11 which is commentary on the events of Numbers 14 where the Israelites rebelled against God to warn us against similar apostasy.
MP3 (duration 00:31:33)
Jesus is Greater than Moses: Hebrews 3:1-6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 22, 2018
In this section of Hebrews, it is shown that though Moses was a great, faithful servant over God's house, Jesus is greater because He is the faithful Son over His house.
MP3 (duration 00:29:40)
Delivered from Satan, God's Wrath and Temptation: Hebrews 2:14-18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 15, 2018
This section of Hebrews tells us some important reasons for the Incarnation of Christ. He took on flesh and blood to deliver us from Satan, God's wrath and temptation.
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
Jesus' Suffering and Solidarity With His Sons: Hebrews 2:10-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 8, 2018
The author of Hebrews tells us that it is fitting for God to perfect the Author of our salvation through suffering and thereby sanctify for Himself many sons. We explain various theological implications of this.
MP3 (duration 00:28:39)
Jesus' Incarnation, Exaltation, and Final Triumph: Hebrews 2:5-9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 1, 2018
The author of Hebrews uses Psalm 8's description of man analogically to show how in Jesus' solidarity with man He perfectly fulfills the role that man only partially fulfills. Furthermore, Jesus in His exaltation is "crowned with glory and honor"...
MP3 (duration 00:30:17)
A Warning to Pay Attention to What God Said: Hebrews 2:1-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 25, 2017
This first warning passage in Hebrews is a call to listen to God that uses nautical terminology to not drift off course. The author of Hebrews uses a lesser to greater argument to prove that if those under the Old Covenant were punished...
MP3 (duration 00:31:27)
The Exalted Son is Greater than the Angels: Hebrews 1:5-14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 18, 2017
At His ascension, Jesus was enthroned and the angels were instructed to worship Him, showing His deity. Jesus is also shown to be ruling, pre-eminent, the uniquely anointed Messiah, eternal, and imperishable.
MP3 (duration 00:28:32)
The Glorious Person and Work of Christ: Hebrews 1:2-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 11, 2017
We discuss the rich, meaningful, and beautiful terminology used by the author of Hebrews to describe the glories of Christ. Our listeners will gain a greater understanding of Christology, the study of the person and work of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:29:56)
God Has Spoken: Hebrews 1:1, 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 4, 2017
We begin a new series where we will teach verse by verse through the book of Hebrews. This show is about the fact that had God not spoken, we would all be pagan.
MP3 (duration 00:30:56)
Bereans and Tradition
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 27, 2017
In Acts 17 there is a contrast between the Jews in Thessalonica and those in Berea. The former group strongly rejected Paul's gospel message while those in the latter group examined the scriptures to see if they did support the idea of Jesus as Messiah.
MP3 (duration 00:25:24)
The Whole Counsel of God, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 20, 2017
We begin this program by discussing how we experienced what happens when popular teachings arise, are promoted, and then fade away. Christians do not grow or become stable when the next great "move of God" flops and something new takes its place.
MP3 (duration 00:25:35)
The Whole Counsel of God, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 13, 2017
Does declaring the whole counsel of God as Paul affirmed in Acts 20:27 always meet the true needs of Christians? We show that it will. Some say that if people are not interested in Bible teaching and theology, we should provide something else...
MP3 (duration 00:24:55)
Robert Schuler and the Seeker-Sensitive Church
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 6, 2017
This program addresses the roots of the movement that became known as the seeker sensitive church. The beginnings of the movement go back to Harry Emerson Fosdick and the modernist controversy of the early 20th century...
MP3 (duration 00:25:12)
The Blood Atonement, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 30, 2017
Here we address more important issues that have to do with God's plan of salvation through the blood of Jesus. Here we deal with justification of believers through the imputation of Christ's righteousness that produces right standing before God.
MP3 (duration 00:27:20)
The Blood Atonement, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 23, 2017
In this program, we address the fact that the blood atonement is God's provision for the salvation of sinners. It is crucial that the substitutionary atonement that God provides be preached in churches.
MP3 (duration 00:24:18)
Inner Healing
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 16, 2017
We discuss what God has promised in the Bible through Christ about healing the inner person and contrast that with false inner healing theories. Rather than believe biblical, Messianic promises, many have imported pagan and secular psychological ideas...
MP3 (duration 00:25:41)
Self-Esteem the New Christian "Virtue", Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 9, 2017
We begin by discussing the Laodicean church in Revelation. They were over-confident in their own spiritual condition with no idea of their wretchedness. Robert Schuller and James Dobson introduced self-esteem psychology to evangelicalism...
MP3 (duration 00:24:58)
Self-Esteem the New Christian "Virtue", Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 2, 2017
Despite the calls to integrate psychological theory and Christian teaching, we see that psychological theory usually contradicts the scriptures. This is the case with the idea of a need for self-esteem. Those who humble themselves are commended...
MP3 (duration 00:24:09)
Tithing
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 25, 2017
This program shows that the New Testament does not teach a mandatory tithe after the manner of the Old Testament. Those who command tithing are not following the teachings of the New Testament.
MP3 (duration 00:25:51)
Calamities and God's Judgment, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 18, 2017
We disagree with those who claim to know that the places struck by calamity are being judged by God in a manner that others are not. They cannot know that. We explain the differences between God's providential will and His moral will.
MP3 (duration 00:28:01)
Calamities and God's Judgment, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 11, 2017
When calamities happen people wonder if it is God's judgment. Since there are no authoritative prophets today we can only know what the Bible tells us. What Jesus said about people who died in similar incidents was "Unless you repent you shall all likewise perish." We need to believe on Christ for salvation.
MP3 (duration 00:24:42)
Generational Curses, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 4, 2017
This program refutes false teachings about generational curses that claim that Christians are subject to hidden ancestral curses. The curse we all are under is sin and death and all who are in Christ through the gospel are set free from the curse.
MP3 (duration 00:26:04)
Generational Curses, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 28, 2017
This program examines the Old Testament passages that say, "God visits the iniquities of the fathers on the third and fourth generation." We show that this is in fact revealing God's mercy.
MP3 (duration 00:25:53)
Sanctification: How God Uses Afflictions
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 21, 2017
This program examines Hebrews 12 in regard to God's discipline of the Christian. We show that God allows afflictions for our good.
MP3 (duration 00:25:54)
False Spiritual Warfare Teachings, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 14, 2017
This program examines shows how unbiblical spiritual warfare teachings deny God's sovereignty over all things. We show that denying God's sovereignty leads to many unbiblical errors and creates confusion in the minds of Christians.
MP3 (duration 00:25:52)
False Spiritual Warfare Teachings, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 7, 2017
This program examines the claims of those who teach that Adam gave world dominion to Satan and that the church has to get it back through unbiblical spiritual warfare techniques. We show the dangers of dominion theology.
MP3 (duration 00:25:35)
The Danger of Perpetual Infancy, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 31, 2017
This program refutes those who reject scholarly Bible study on the grounds that "the letter kills." We explain the true meaning of 2Corinthians 3:5,6 and show that far from "killing" us, scholarly Bible study will cause the Christian to grow spiritually.
MP3 (duration 00:25:33)
The Danger of Perpetual Infancy, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 24, 2017
This program discusses a common tendency among Christians to remain in spiritual infancy rather than grow in their faith. Hebrews 5:11-14 is expounded on this broadcast.
MP3 (duration 00:25:24)
Charles Finney and American Evangelicalism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 17, 2017
This program examines the teachings of 19th century evangelist Charles Finney. We show that many of his teachings were seriously unbiblical and that they have continued to have a negative influence on American Evangelicalism.
MP3 (duration 00:25:58)
Pragmatism and Truth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 10, 2017
This program discusses pragmatism as a popular American philosophy. We show that pragmatism cannot be used as a test for truth and has had a negative influence on American Evangelicalism.
MP3 (duration 00:27:51)
How God Changes Lives
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 3, 2017
This program is a recording of a live call in radio show Pastor Bob DeWaay hosted. The topic of discussion was about what churches should be doing to insure that lost people are converted and that saints grow in sanctification.
MP3 (duration 00:36:48)
The Believer's Call to Judge, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 26, 2017
Those who correct erroneous teachings are often accused of transgressing Matthew 18. In this program we examine important passages in Acts 20, Matthew 7, 1st and 2nd Timothy and others to show how important it is to judge teachings that come to us.
MP3 (duration 00:31:39)
The Believer's Call to Judge, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 19, 2017
Those who correct erroneous teachings are often accused of transgressing Matthew 18. In this program we examine important passages in Matthew 18, Matthew 7, 1Corinthians 4 and others to show what we are not to judge, and what we are to judge.
MP3 (duration 00:30:24)
The Lure of Paganism, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 12, 2017
The tendency is for the world to infiltrate the church through its pagan thinking. Pagan tendencies are: 1) no distinction between nature and the supernatural; 2) spiritual immanence with no transcendence; and 3) no distinction between the subjective...
MP3 (duration 00:25:31)
The Lure of Paganism, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 5, 2017
Throughout the Bible, the lure of pagan thinking and practices was always a danger for believers. We discuss three uses of the word kosmos from the Greek and how one in particular is the "world" that Christians must avoid.
MP3 (duration 00:25:33)
A Time of Visitation: Two-Domain Theology Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 29, 2017
We continue to discuss implications of the need to go from the darkness of Satan's domain into the light of Christ. This happens only through the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:29:48)
Christ is Savior and Lord
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 22, 2017
This program examines the "Lordship Salvation" issue. We show from the Scriptures that for all true Christians Jesus is Savior and Lord.
MP3 (duration 00:25:40)
Greater Works Than These Understanding John 14:11, 12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 15, 2017
Some have claimed that John 14:11 teaches that some Christians are going to do greater miracles than Jesus did. We use careful, Biblical exegesis to show that the passage does not teach greater miracles, but the spreading of the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:23:50)
The Hebrew Lament and the Problem of Evil
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 8, 2017
This program examines Old Testament passages where the Hebrew people lamented the evil in the world. By studying Job and other similar material we see what answers the Bible gives to the problem of evil and suffering.
MP3 (duration 00:25:49)
Revival and the Narrow Gate
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 1, 2017
This program shows that the Bible does not predict that the masses of people will embrace the Gospel. We examine passages in the New Testament where there were masses of people who did respond, but that only a remnant remained faithful to the Gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:25:45)
No Third Option: Two-Domain Theology, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 24, 2017
We need to believe what the New Testament says about spiritual domains. Many think the problem is lack of awareness. It is actually lack of faith in what has been revealed. That we are in the domain of Christ does not imply that we can do the miracles...
MP3 (duration 00:33:48)
Escaping From Satan's Domain: Two-Domain Theology, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 17, 2017
Every person in the world is either under the domain of Satan or the domain of Jesus Christ. Many people do not think about what spiritual domain they are in, but do want symptom relief. If we are redeemed we are called to go to Christ with our needs...
MP3 (duration 00:32:24)
Our Hope of Glory: Colossians 3:3-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 10, 2017
On the heels of the admonition to seek things above, Paul reminds us that we have died to this sinful world. That we died is a reminder of what Paul said earlier in Colossians about baptism. The bible describes conversion as an event...
MP3 (duration 00:34:10)
True Transcendence: Colossians 3:2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 3, 2017
We need to be thinking according to the biblical revelation of the true Christ who is transcendent to the creation. For the Christian, above denotes the domain of the resurrected Christ. Both the domain of Satan and the domain of Christ are spiritual...
MP3 (duration 00:29:19)
Seek the Things Above: Colossians 3:1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 27, 2017
Paul admonishes us using imperatives about what to seek and how to think. True faith in Christ will never make us useless in the lives we live on the earth seeking Him and thinking with renewed minds.
MP3 (duration 00:29:10)
Self Imposed Piety: Colossians 2:23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 20, 2017
Every culture has its own version of wisdom that is expressed in aphorisms. The error of the false teachers in Colossae was man-made wisdom that produces their own version of piety. Self-chosen piety was grounded in severe restrictions...
MP3 (duration 00:35:39)
Do Not Submit to the Traditions of Men: Colossians 2:21-22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 13, 2017
The dogma that was wrongly placed on the Colossians came from human traditions and evil spirits. These were strict laws that God never gave. They create a false sense of piety while leading people away from Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:33:29)
Died With Christ to the Hostile Powers: Colossians 2:20
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 6, 2017
We continue to study Paul's warnings about false teachers who wanted to make plunder of the Colossian Christians. This passage assumes that we have died with Christ and are therefore out of the control of the hostile, spiritual powers.
MP3 (duration 00:39:12)
The Danger of Fleshly Piety: Colossians 2:18-19
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 27, 2017
We continue our discussion of Paul's warnings about the pernicious influence of folk religions in Asia Minor on the church. People had embraced the second stage of initiation into a visionary experience that claimed to give them special status...
MP3 (duration 00:31:38)
Let No One Disqualify You: Colossians 2:18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 20, 2017
False teachers wanted to disqualify ordinary Christians based on experiences and rules that were unique to those teachers. These supposed enlightened ones were telling Christians in Colossae that though they knew Christ, they lacked access to secrets...
MP3 (duration 00:35:05)
True Sabbath Rest in Christ: Colossians 2:17
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 13, 2017
We see that even under the old covenant, God rebuked religious formalism We have no required holy days under the new covenant. There are important implications to the fact that Paul warned us to not allow ourselves to be judged by Sabbath laws.
MP3 (duration 00:29:54)
Do Not Be Falsely Judged: Colossians 2:16
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 6, 2017
Paul issues a command to the church to not allow anyone to judge us in regard to religious matters to which Christ has not bound us. The man-made laws came from the hostile, spiritual powers. Law-givers portray themselves as pious...
MP3 (duration 00:33:24)
Victory In Christ: Colossians 2:15b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 30, 2017
Paul uses the image of a Roman triumphal procession to illustrate what Christ did to the defeated, hostile powers. He put them to open shame. His point is that we have victory over the spiritual forces of darkness in Christ...
MP3 (duration 00:33:20)
Hostile Beings Stripped of Power: Colossians 2:15a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 23, 2017
Satan attacks us by using the fact of our own sin to accuse us. But if we are in Christ, his attacks are powerless. The hostile powers were disarmed by the cross. Many Christians falsely believe that they can learn to manipulate the spirit world...
MP3 (duration 00:32:37)
God Wipes Out Legal Debt: Colossians 2:14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 16, 2017
Paul uses legal terms to describe the blotting out of a legal record. We were condemned by our own sin that transgressed God's law. All of this is about what God does for us, not what we think we will do for God...
MP3 (duration 00:33:05)
Distortions of the Gospel: Galatians 1:7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 9, 2017
We discuss the distortions of the gospel that happen when human traditions that are not valid implications or applications of Scripture are made binding on the church. We discuss Sabbath laws and true Sabbath rest. We also explain the dangers of pietism.
MP3 (duration 00:54:21)
The Danger of Deserting the Gospel: Galatians 1:6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 2, 2017
We discuss the allusion to the golden calf incident and the importance of understanding the distinction between the universal call of the gospel and the effectual, inner call that results in conversion. We discuss the gospel implications of Galatians 1:6.
MP3 (duration 00:45:37)
Repentance and the Universal Call of the Gospel, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 26, 2016
In part two we cite the claims of no lordship teachers and compare them to Scripture. We show that since salvation is entirely a work of God's grace, everything that is included such as faith, repentance, and resultant perseverance are of grace alone.
MP3 (duration 00:29:00)
Repentance and the Universal Call of the Gospel, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 19, 2016
Some accuse John MacArthur and others of preaching salvation by works because they teach that repentance is necessary for salvation and properly part of the universal call of the gospel. In this first part, we defend the validity of preaching repentance.
MP3 (duration 00:28:02)
Gospel Preaching, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 12, 2016
This program shows that the Gospel calls sinners to repent and believe. We explain the difference between conversions and decisions.
MP3 (duration 00:25:45)
Gospel Preaching, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 5, 2016
This program explains the Gospel through exposition of the Scriptures. We show what Gospel preaching must include to be the Gospel as taught by Christ and His apostles.
MP3 (duration 00:25:39)
Romans 10:11-21; The Necessity of Gospel Preaching
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 28, 2016
This program explains the necessity and nature of gospel preaching. We explain the role of gospel preaching in bringing salvation to those who will believe.
MP3 (duration 00:25:50)
God Makes Dead Sinners Alive: Colossians 2:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 21, 2016
Christ took those who were dead in sin and made them alive. We were spiritually dead and unable to do anything that would make ourselves alive. God made us alive by grace alone through faith alone. We discuss the innate offense of the cross...
MP3 (duration 00:35:20)
Implications of Christian Baptism: Colossians 2:12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 14, 2016
In church history some people have linked Colossians 2:11, 12 to infant baptism and claimed that infant baptism is the new circumcision. This ignores the key fact that Col. 2:11 is not about physical circumcision, but about the circumcision of the heart.
MP3 (duration 00:31:25)
The Circumcision of Christ: Colossians 2:11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 7, 2016
False teachers try to convince Christians that their faith is deficient. The truths of the gospel, however, are always relevant and important. Our passage speaks of a circumcision made without hands...
MP3 (duration 00:33:44)
The Fox The Funeral and The Furrow: Luke 9:57-62
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 26, 2016
This section of Luke is about the cost of following Jesus. We discuss the irony involved with the title "Son of Man." The Son of Man from Daniel is to be exalted and glorious, yet Jesus claims that He as the Son of Man will suffer and be rejected.
MP3 (duration 00:36:05)
The Road to Rejection and Ascension, Part 2: Luke 9:51-56
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 19, 2016
In part 2 we discuss how the disciples thought that Elijah allusions meant judgment now. But when Jesus cited Isaiah 61, He stopped short of the part about vengeance. Jesus came to bring the gospel of salvation, but judgment is still a future certainty...
MP3 (duration 00:26:57)
The Road to Rejection and Ascension, Part 1: Luke 9:51-56
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 12, 2016
Luke 9:51 begins Luke's travel narrative that goes to Luke 19:48 and then ultimately to Jesus' ascension in Acts 1. The journey to Jerusalem involves allusions to the OT that include many instances of fulfilled prophecy and Elijah references.
MP3 (duration 00:27:02)
The Need for Grace to Understand, Part 2: Luke 9:37-50
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, September 5, 2016
One difficulty that the disciples faced was that Jesus called Himself the Son of Man while predicting His rejection. The passage in Daniel on the Son of Man speaks of His dominion. It is a work of grace that causes anyone to believe in Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:27:38)
The Need for Grace to Understand, Part 1: Luke 9:37-50
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 29, 2016
When the disciples are unable to help an only child in a desperate situation, Jesus laments the "perverted generation" that they are part of. There needs to be a work of grace for the truth of Christ's mission to be understood.
MP3 (duration 00:25:13)
A Preview of Glory, Part 2: Luke 9:28-36
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 22, 2016
In part two of this sermon, we see that the disciples do not understand the significance of what happens on the mount with Jesus. Peter wrongly wants to set up three tents of meeting. The truth is that Jesus is the One who speaks authoritatively for God.
MP3 (duration 00:28:38)
A Preview of Glory, Part 1: Luke 9:28-36
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 15, 2016
Luke's account of the mount of transfiguration shows many narrative links with Moses at Sinai. This serves as a preview of glory that would help the disciples understand Jesus' identity. This was especially important because they had just heard...
MP3 (duration 00:26:15)
The Christ Must Die, Part 2: Luke 9:18-27
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 8, 2016
In part 2, we reveal the manner in which the idea of carrying the cross as terms of discipleship was horribly shocking. Cross carrying of the condemned was so offensive to Jesus' first century Jewish audience, that no one would believe it...
MP3 (duration 00:29:33)
The Christ Must Die, Part 1: Luke 9:18-27
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, August 1, 2016
Luke further reveals Jesus' identity through questions that are asked. Peter confesses Christ as the Messiah, but there is more to learn about Him. What is revealed turns out to be the shocking truth of the cross. The cross was an instrument of torture...
MP3 (duration 00:32:33)
Jesus' Identity and Mission: Luke 9:1-17
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, July 25, 2016
Luke uses important statements by authoritative people to reveal truths about Christ's saving work. Here, Jesus sends His apostles with power and authority. He sets up a test to strengthen their faith when they totally depend on the hospitality of others.
MP3 (duration 00:30:21)
Jesus Has Power Over Sickness and Death: Luke 8:40-56
Presented by Bob DeWaay
Broadcast Monday, July 18, 2016
This section of Luke shows Jesus' power over nature, the demonic, sickness, and death. In these verses, a Jewish leader sees himself as needy rather than someone with high status. He appeals to Jesus to help his deathly ill daughter.
MP3 (duration 00:35:34)
The Nature of True Devotion - Oswald Chambers, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 11, 2016
One idea that is common with Christian mystics is called "the dark night of the soul." This experience is based on their desire for God to speak personally to them. If this does not happen, they often experience a time of darkness...
MP3 (duration 00:37:04)
Does The Bible Mean What it Says? - Oswald Chambers, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 4, 2016
Oswald Chambers' devotional book has been read by millions of Christians. However, he held some theological positions that many Christians do not follow. One of those was the allegorical method of Biblical interpretation. We show why it is a problem.
MP3 (duration 00:36:43)
Christians Have Been Filled: Colossians 2:10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 27, 2016
We begin by discussing why 'feeling close to God' is not what the Bible means by 'devotion.' We know Christ's presence is true because He said He would be with us as recorded in Matthew 28:20. This is true whatever we might feel like...
MP3 (duration 00:32:52)
The Fullness of Christ: Colossians 2:9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 20, 2016
This passage points us again to the sufficiency of Christ. We discuss how popular devotional books cause many to depart from that sufficiency. Many use their imaginations to visualize an optimal future rather than depend on Christ alone.
MP3 (duration 00:35:51)
Jesus' Power to Save Anyone Who Believes, Part 2: Luke 8:22-39
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 13, 2016
After the great miracle of the healing of the demoniac, the people of that land asked Jesus to leave. Even with all the evidence of who Jesus is, they reject Him and want nothing to do with Him. We point out that seeing great miracles does not...
MP3 (duration 00:27:47)
Jesus' Power over Nature and the Demonic, Part 1: Luke 8:22-39
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 6, 2016
This message expounds Jesus' power over the fallen forces that created fear for the Jewish people. In this case those forces are the sea and the demonic. For most of human history, nature was viewed with trepidation as life was a battle for survival...
MP3 (duration 00:26:24)
The Need For Authentic Hearing: Luke 8:1-21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 30, 2016
Jesus gives three teachings that highlight how true disciples must listen to God's word. Many hear God's word but are hardened because they fail to truly hear and obey. No matter what our status might be in this world, we will end up with nothing...
MP3 (duration 00:35:08)
A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 2 - Luke 7:36-50
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 23, 2016
In part 2 we face important implications of Jesus' announcement of forgiven sins. The sinner woman was saved and had God's peace. We also learn that we should not judge motives because they are unseen. We also explain gospel implications of God's love...
MP3 (duration 00:25:41)
A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 1 - Luke 7:36-50
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 16, 2016
When Jesus was invited to a formal meal at the house of a Pharisee, a sinner woman walked in. What she did was at the same time shocking and profound. She ironically showed the hospitality that the Pharisee had not. Jesus announced her sins forgiven.
MP3 (duration 00:30:16)
Listen to Christ, Not Human Tradition: Colossians 2:8b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 9, 2016
Paul tells us that human tradition is not a valid source for Christian teaching. We address the idea that anything found in church history is thereby valid as a spiritual teaching or practice. However, the New Testament specifically addresses traditions.
MP3 (duration 00:28:21)
Do Not Be Taken Captive: Colossians 2:8a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 2, 2016
Paul issues an imperative for all Christians to see that no one carries them away as captives. False teaching is parasitical to the true faith. Paul warns of what he calls "the philosophy" that threatened the integrity of the Colossian church.
MP3 (duration 00:36:08)
Walking in Christ and Avoiding Pietism: Colossians 2:6,7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 25, 2016
Since the reception of Christ meant freedom in Christ, it also implies living a Christ-centered life according to the freedom He gives. Evangelical Christianity has been harmfully influenced by pietistic, second blessing doctrines for over a hundred yrs.
MP3 (duration 00:34:25)
Avoiding Plausible but False Reasoning: Colossians 2:4,5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 18, 2016
False teachers make arguments that seem reasonable but are not compatible with the doctrine of Christ. Any deviation from the biblical doctrine of Christ is an attack against the gospel. Paul tells us not to allow fine sounding arguments to deceive us.
MP3 (duration 00:34:05)
Forgiveness of Sins: Freedom in Christ, Part 6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 11, 2016
One of the Greek words often translated "forgiveness" in the NT means "release." Luke/Acts strongly emphasizes the forgiveness of sins. Many incidents in Luke/Acts show God's gracious work through Messiah to forgive sins...
MP3 (duration 00:29:12)
Overcoming the Accuser: Freedom in Christ, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 4, 2016
This broadcast is about overcoming the Accuser who is Satan who accuses the saints before God. He tries to use our sins against us to bring us under condemnation. Those referenced in Revelation overcame him by the blood of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:35:17)
The Promises of the Messianic Kingdom: Freedom in Christ, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 28, 2016
We begin with a greater to lesser argument based on Paul's life. If the man who called himself the greatest of sinners found total freedom through the gospel, how much more do we. Life is not perfect. False teachers convince people they need therapy...
MP3 (duration 00:32:54)
Avoiding False Counseling and Counselors: Freedom in Christ, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 21, 2016
It is important for Christians to know they are safe from the forces of spiritual evil. We need to believe what the Bible says and not go by personal feelings or experiences. Finding counselors who will interact with demons will make one's life worse.
MP3 (duration 00:33:27)
Safe in the Promises of God: Freedom in Christ, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 14, 2016
In this program we share about the dangers of trying to go into the realm of the spirits where we will be deceived. Rather than interact with spirits, we are to believe the promises of God. Under the new covenant, God has a holy people, not a holy place.
MP3 (duration 00:32:28)
Safe in Christ's Domain: Freedom in Christ, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 7, 2016
Col. 1:13-14 describe what is true for everyone who has come to Christ. We discuss in detail the implications of leaving Satan's domain and coming to Christ. Being in Christ's domain rather than Satan's is not determined by symptoms, but by relationship.
MP3 (duration 00:36:29)
True Wisdom and Knowledge: Colossians 2:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 29, 2016
The pagan religions in Colossae offered special access to secret, spiritual information. Paul's claim is that the Colossian Christians had everything they needed in Christ. The false teachers claimed wisdom and knowledge from secret sources...
MP3 (duration 00:30:20)
Christ Alone Is God's Mystery: Colossians 2:2b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 22, 2016
In Christ we have all that we need to understand God's revealed truth. God spoke words through His authoritative spokespersons which have a specific and binding meaning. The mystery of which Paul speaks is revealed by God in Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:35:54)
Encouraged in Love and Sound Doctrine: Colossians 2:1-2a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 15, 2016
Paul cared deeply about the spiritual well-being of the flock, even those he had never met. There is no excuse for Christian leaders to have a lax attitude toward what sort of teaching is given to the Lord's flock. It takes diligence to properly care...
MP3 (duration 00:34:22)
Doing the Hard Work of Teaching God's Word: Colossians 1:29
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 8, 2016
God uses gospel preaching to powerfully work in the church. Rather than do the hard work of which Paul speaks, many opt for programs grounded in human wisdom. We discuss the nature of the hard work that goes into preaching the whole counsel of God.
MP3 (duration 00:32:45)
Completeness is for All Christians: Colossians 1:28b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 1, 2016
What Paul teaches in regard to sanctification is for "every man," not just certain elite ones. Paul teaches the wisdom of God to all members of the church while the false teachers had an esoteric "wisdom" for certain enlightened ones...
MP3 (duration 00:33:15)
Proclaiming Christ to the Church: Colossians 1:28a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 25, 2016
The term "proclaim" from the Greek in this verse is a technical term used by Paul for gospel preaching. He taught Christ to the church knowing that God would use that to bring them to maturity. We are to place the truths of the gospel before the minds...
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
Wretchedness to Glory
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 18, 2016
Bob and Dick discuss CIC Issue 60 which about sanctification. The basis for this discussion is Paul's teachings in Romans 7 and 8. We claim that Paul's mention of "wretchedness" is a Christian experience but leads to the glorious hope expressed in Rom 8.
MP3 (duration 00:25:36)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 4, 2016
In this final message, we summarize the claims of the warfare worldview and show that the only logical conclusion one can come to from that perspective is that he or she is cursed and it is hopeless. We give the alternative...
MP3 (duration 00:30:47)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 28, 2015
C. Peter Wagner says that we need to use "relatively new spiritual technology" based on information not found in the Bible. He says that we need to take this secret information and do "field tests" in the world of the spirits...
MP3 (duration 00:29:49)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 21, 2015
We examine the claims of proponents of the warfare worldview that suggest we need to gain information from shamans, New Agers, and even demons themselves in order to do battle with spirits. They create a spiritual technology based on secret information...
MP3 (duration 00:27:51)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 14, 2015
C. Peter Wagner, Bob Larson, Greg Boyd and others teach a worldview in which the well-being of Christians depends on interactions between spirits and humans. They claim there is a spiritual legal system that must be uncovered and used to fight the spirits
MP3 (duration 00:30:21)
Christ, The Holy Spirit, and Glory: Colossians 1:27
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 7, 2015
Until we are willing to come to God on His terms, we fail to appreciate the true significance of the gospel. This relates to the doctrine of election as shown in many passages such as John 6:44...
MP3 (duration 00:31:17)
The True Mystery Made Manifest: Colossians 1:26
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 30, 2015
The term "mystery" in the NT does not mean a secret known to only a few insiders, but something that was previously unknown but is now revealed by God's apostles and prophets. The wall that separated Jews and Gentiles has been torn down (Ephesians 2:14).
MP3 (duration 00:34:10)
A Stewardship of God's Word: Colossians 1:25
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 23, 2015
Paul claims that fullness is found in Christ and not the pagan religions of Asia Minor. Gospel preaching is how God fulfills His purposes for the benefit of the church. Paul mentions his stewardship which is carried out through the ministry of God's word.
MP3 (duration 00:30:38)
Suffering and Reversal: Colossians 1:24
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 16, 2015
In this key passage, Paul describes his sufferings on behalf of the church. At the time of Paul's conversion, he was told that he "must" suffer for the sake of Christ's name (Acts 9:16). If we work faithfully for the Lord, He will reward us...
MP3 (duration 00:31:54)
Warning and Perseverance: Colossians 1:23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 9, 2015
This passage begins with a first class conditional ("if as is the case") that does not express doubt but assumes that perseverance to be true. We discuss how valid warnings are means that God uses to keep the saints from apostasy.
MP3 (duration 00:34:00)
Reconciled, Holy and Blameless: Colossians 1:22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 2, 2015
This passage describes important truths about conversion and its results. We show how great God's word of grace through the gospel really is. God takes the initiative in our comprehensive reconciliation to Himself...
MP3 (duration 00:31:46)
Hostile to God: Colossians 1:21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 26, 2015
We discuss what Paul means when he says that we were formerly alienated and examine the Biblical truth about the sin nature and universal alienation. Since what the Bible says about God as the Creator who sent His Son to die for sins is true...
MP3 (duration 00:30:17)
Reconciliation Through Christ: Colossians 1:20
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 19, 2015
This verse has been used in church history to teach the false doctrine called "ultimate reconciliation." We refute the idea that ultimately even Satan is saved while showing what the passage really means...
MP3 (duration 00:30:10)
Fullness is Found in Christ: Colossians 1:19
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 12, 2015
According to the Bible, God acts in salvation according to His good pleasure. We discuss the concept of "fullness" that Paul mentions in this verse. We warn about the dangers of the cosmic Christ who is not the true Christ of the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:32:44)
Christ as the Beginning and Firstborn: Colossians 1:18b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 5, 2015
Since cults often twist passages like this one to claim that Jesus was a created being, we show what the Scriptures mean when Christ is called "the beginning." Here Christ is declared to be the source of all things...
MP3 (duration 00:31:50)
Christ as the Head of the Body: Colossians 1:18a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 28, 2015
We continue to explore the doctrine of Christ from the Christ hymn in Colossians 1. Paul teaches that Christ is head of the church. One important implication of this is that we should never say to one who is part of Christs body, "I do not need you."
MP3 (duration 00:34:17)
Christ as Sustainor of the Universe: Colossians 1:17b
Presented by
Broadcast Monday, September 21, 2015
This broadcast is about Christ as the sustainer of the universe. The coherence of the universe is due to Christs continual work of sustaining all things. We warn against the Eastern idea of meditation that shuts down the mind to gain supposed awareness of ones own deity. We point out the utter absurdity of pagan worship.
MP3 (duration 00:34:13)
Christ's Temporal Priority to All Things: Colossians 1:17a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 14, 2015
We urge Christians to learn important aspects of the doctrine of Christ even though they are somewhat technical. Paul expects all Christians to learn these matters. We urge our listeners to care deeply about the doctrine of Christ to avoid being deceived.
MP3 (duration 00:34:46)
Christ as Creator is Non-Contingent: Colossians 1:16b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 7, 2015
We show that the unseen realm of the spirits is not a place where we want to go to directly to interact with them. We are mercifully put by God under human leadership. We discuss the meaning of Christ being eternal and non-contingent...
MP3 (duration 00:36:02)
Christ as the True Creator of Everything: Colossians 1:16a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 31, 2015
Christ is proclaimed as the Creator of everything. People in Colossae feared bad fate caused by hostile spiritual powers. Paul's doctrine of Christ as Creator was to comfort them. In our day, people are going to the creation itself for their spirituality.
MP3 (duration 00:32:50)
Christ as First-born Over All: Colossians 1:15b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 24, 2015
Christ is not only the image of the invisible God, but the firstborn over all. This is about Christ's preeminence. We describe what this means and that it does not imply that Christ was created. He is the eternal Creator. "First-born" implies supremacy.
MP3 (duration 00:32:03)
The Supremacy of Christ as the Image of God: Colossians 1:15a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 17, 2015
The Colossians were tempted to integrate their belief in spiritual beings to be manipulated or placated by various means into their Christian faith. To counter this, Paul teaches the supremacy of Christ. We explore Christ being the image of God...
MP3 (duration 00:32:51)
Redemption and the Forgiveness of Sins: Colossians 1:14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 10, 2015
We begin by showing how Messiah is proclaimed to be the Son of David and the Son of God. We also show that the need for redemption is universal and not dependent on humanly self-perceived need. We all face God's wrath against sin and need redemption...
MP3 (duration 00:33:47)
Rescued and Transferred, Part 2: Colossians 1:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 3, 2015
Colossians 1:13 says that we were transferred into the kingdom of God's beloved Son. God has rescued us from the authority of darkness. These are relational issues, not geographical ones. We reiterate the truth that the kingdom of God has no zip code.
MP3 (duration 00:32:50)
Rescued From Darkness: Colossians 1:13a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 27, 2015
Colossians 1:13, 14 describe four things that are true for all the regenerate: rescued, transferred, redeemed, and forgiven. We discuss the fact that God presents a series of either/or propositions and how Emergent/postmodern theology rejects them.
MP3 (duration 00:34:42)
Sharing An Eternal Inheritance: Colossians 1:12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 20, 2015
God has supernaturally qualified wretched sinners to be part of His family and inherit eternal promises. People do not see the need for such an inheritance until they truly hear the internal call of the gospel. The external call is to turn...
MP3 (duration 00:32:35)
God's Power and Patient Joyfulness: Colossians 1:11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 13, 2015
We address the false belief that those who study Christian theology are not likely to be devoted to prayer. The Bible shows that the opposite is true. That God is all powerful is a great reason for prayer to Him. Mystics abuse Psalm 46:10...
MP3 (duration 00:30:01)
True Wisdom From God: Colossians 1:9b-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 6, 2015
We discuss what God's wisdom is and how gain it. Included in the discussion is an explanation of the gifts of the Spirit called "word of wisdom" and "word of knowledge" in 1Corinthian 12. We show how these are usually misunderstood.
MP3 (duration 00:36:48)
Trusting Christ's Sufficiency: Colossians 1:9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 29, 2015
False teachers always attack new congregations, seeing them as easy prey. What usually comes under attack is the sufficiency of Christ and the gospel. We discuss ways this happens today. We also discuss implications of believing Gods promises, not the superstitions of the pagan world around us.
MP3 (duration 00:34:27)
God Uses Ordinary Christians Colossians 1:7,8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 22, 2015
That God used Epaphras to evangelize Colossae shows that God uses ordinary Christians to spread the gospel and minister to the church. We discuss the problem of pastors who ask people to leave the church if they raise a biblical issue that disagrees with the pastor. This shows a lack of concern for the body of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:34:22)
The Healing of Memories or Cleansing of Conscience? Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 15, 2015
Some Inner Healing teachings have taken up the New Age idea of a pristine inner child that needs to be recovered. In part 3 we show that such teachings are harmful, unbiblical and when adopted amount to a rejection of the finished work of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:29:53)
The Healing of Memories or Cleansing of Conscience? Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 8, 2015
In the 1940's Agnes Sanford invented a ministry called healing of memories that has been adopted and modified by many people since. In part 2 we discuss what the Bible says about God changing lives and compare it to popular theories in the church today.
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
The Healing of Memories or Cleansing of Conscience? Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 1, 2015
In the 1940's Agnes Sanford invented a ministry called "healing of memories" based on the faulty premises and occult ideas of Carl Jung. In this series we warn our listeners about the teachings and dangerous practices associated with healing of memories.
MP3 (duration 00:32:19)
Theophostic Ministry, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 25, 2015
This program continues discussing a popular counseling and prayer ministry called Theophostics. We show that this ministry teaches unbiblical ideas, is based on subjective revelations, and makes claims that cannot be proven either by Scripture or science.
MP3 (duration 00:25:27)
Theophostic Ministry, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 18, 2015
This program discusses a popular counseling and prayer ministry called Theophostics. We show that this ministry teaches unbiblical ideas, is based on subjective revelations, and makes claims that cannot be proven either by Scripture or science.
MP3 (duration 00:23:14)
Knowing the Grace of God in Truth: Colossians 1:6b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 11, 2015
The gospel will always bear fruit when it is believed. We discuss the inner and outer call of the gospel. Many claim to hear from God beyond Scripture but they are in error. People are looking for an experience to make them feel closer to God...
MP3 (duration 00:31:59)
The Power of the Gospel: Colossians 1:6a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 4, 2015
The gospel Paul promotes includes God's definition of the human problem which is sin and alienation from God. The church growth movement either denies or obscures the true nature of our need. The parables were examples of the judgment of hardening...
MP3 (duration 00:34:00)
Eternal Hope Through the Gospel: Colossians 1:5b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 27, 2015
Christianity teaches eternal hope in Christ. Those who despise that and think they can get all they want in the here and now are foolish. The truth of the gospel is about the forgiveness of sins, not the solving of the world's problems in this life.
MP3 (duration 00:34:57)
Faith, Hope, and Love: Colossians 1:3b-5a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 20, 2015
We discuss what it means to be "devoted to prayer." It does not mean to withdraw from society and possibly even Christian fellowship. Many make wrong excuses for avoiding Christian fellowship. We show that these excuses are not valid.
MP3 (duration 00:34:02)
True Christian Gratitude: Colossians 1:2-3a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 13, 2015
We begin with a discussion of Paul's Christian greeting, grace and peace. We discuss the fact that "peace" in the New Testament does not denote absence of conflict, but well-being in relationship to God. We show that grace and peace are gospel terms.
MP3 (duration 00:33:43)
Paul a True Apostle: Colossians 1:1-2a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 6, 2015
We discuss, by way of introduction, some key themes in Colossians. Included in the discussion is a definition of what it means to be an apostle. Those who claim to be apostles today fail the test. We explain what the biblical requirements are.
MP3 (duration 00:33:42)
Galatians Concluding Overview-The Gospel of Grace: Galatians 1:7-9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 30, 2015
There is nothing more critical than getting the gospel right. Luther distinguished between active--what we do--and passive righteousness--what God has done for us. The imputed righteousness of Christ is what is offered through the gospel...
MP3 (duration 00:35:55)
Implications of the New Creation: Galatians 6:16-18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 23, 2015
We begin with a discussion of implications of the new creation. The new covenant teachings given by Christ and His apostles are the rule by which we must walk. Justice and mercy meet at the cross of Christ and that is the basis of salvation...
MP3 (duration 00:30:22)
Boasting Only in the Cross: Galatians 6:14-15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 16, 2015
Boasting in the cross is boasting in what God has done for us, not what we imagine we are going to do for God. If we preach and teach the text of Scripture accurately we will emphasize the cross. We discuss what it means to be dead to this world...
MP3 (duration 00:34:52)
Do Not Be Compelled by Legalists: Galatians 6:11-13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 9, 2015
Paul was strong and forthright about rebuking the legalists addressed in Galatians. He saw them as a threat to the gospel and the well-being of the church. Whether one was circumcised or uncircumcised was of no consequence under the new covenant.
MP3 (duration 00:34:24)
Do Not Give up on Doing Good: Galatians 6:9,10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 2, 2015
This section of Galatians gives us an important exhortation about living according to the promises of God. Moses did just that when he chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
MP3 (duration 00:34:21)
Sowing and Reaping: Galatians 6:8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 23, 2015
This passage again discusses the contrast between flesh and Spirit. Flesh is related to "decay" and Spirit to "eternal life" that does not decay. The lusts of the flesh are things that appeal to us in this world outside of God. They will pass away...
MP3 (duration 00:31:39)
The Danger of Mocking God: Galatians 6:7b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 16, 2015
We begin by explaining the warning about mocking God. We show that false teachers like to make themselves law-givers and thus usurp the place of Christ and His apostles. Theological liberalism rejects Biblical law and replaces it with teachings of man.
MP3 (duration 00:31:04)
Sowing to the Spirit: Galatians 6:6-7a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 9, 2015
We are commanded to share with those who bring sound teaching. We must discern the difference between the truth and error to know what to support. The idea of sowing and reaping is introduced. To listen to the Judaizers is to sow to the flesh. To listen to the Word of God is to walk in and sow to the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:34:39)
Self-examination: Galatians 6:4-5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 2, 2015
The Greek word dokimazo_ means "to test something to see if it is genuine." This word is used in Galatians 6:4. We discuss Romans 12:2 that also uses this word. We want to know what it means to put things to the test to know God's will...
MP3 (duration 00:33:20)
The Danger of Self-deception: Galatians 6:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 26, 2015
We discuss the danger of thinking we are better than others in the body of Christ and thereby rejecting them. We must receive repentant sinners like Jesus did. The danger of self-deception always lurks to mislead us into sinful pride.
MP3 (duration 00:33:55)
The Law of Christ: Galatians 6:2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 19, 2015
Jesus Christ and His apostles are the law-givers of the New Covenant. We fulfill the law of Christ by walking in the Spirit which results in caring for one another. We discuss communicable and non-communicable attributes of God and their significance...
MP3 (duration 00:33:32)
Restoring the Fallen Brother: Galatians 6:1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 12, 2015
We show that Paul's instructions are practical out workings of walking in the Spirit. Those who are spiritual are not an elite class of Christians but Christians walking in the Spirit and not displaying the works of the flesh.
MP3 (duration 00:34:51)
Walking in Christ by the Spirit: Galatians 5:25-26
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 5, 2015
Christians are those who live by the Spirit. This is stated by Paul by using a first class ("as is the case") conditional in the Greek. To go beyond the teaching of Christ is to leave the work of the Spirit and "go too far" (2John 9).
MP3 (duration 00:31:30)
The Crucified Flesh: Galatians 5:24
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 29, 2014
We have an extended discussion about what it means to be crucified with Christ and to crucify the flesh. There are many conflicting ideas about this issue, but we examine the evidence in the text itself to help us...
MP3 (duration 00:31:02)
Fruit of the Spirit, Part 2: Galatians 5:22b-23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 22, 2014
The fruit of the Spirit in lives of people of faith show that there is a true work of grace. Bearing fruit shows that we value life as those who bear God's image. Secular ideas devalue human life. We show that love does not mean compromising...
MP3 (duration 00:34:39)
Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1: Galatians 5:22a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 15, 2014
We show from John 15 that the key to bearing fruit is abiding in Christ. Man-made schemes and processes cannot produce the fruit of the Spirit. Luther was right when he said so often, "The Holy Spirit comes to us through the Word."
MP3 (duration 00:34:56)
Works of the Flesh, Part 2: Galatians 5:20b,21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 8, 2014
The works of the flesh include hostilities. The presence of unnecessary hostilities shows that something else is at work than the Prince of Peace reigning within us. False teaching always stirs up strife. We discuss various works of the flesh...
MP3 (duration 00:34:54)
Works of the Flesh, Part 1: Galatians 5:19,20a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 1, 2014
The flesh is that which shows itself through works of the flesh, in contrast to the Spirit which bears fruit. We point out that works of the flesh are called "obvious" and why that is so. We warn against the sins of sensuality and immorality...
MP3 (duration 00:36:28)
Led By the Spirit: Galatians 5:17-18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 24, 2014
The idea of the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit is clear in this passage. We compare these verses in Galatians with pertinent ones in Romans 7 and 8. We explore the Biblical understanding of the flesh versus Spirit conflict. We finish with a discussion of what it means to be led by the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:35:45)
Walking in the Spirit: Galatians 5:16
Presented by
Broadcast Monday, November 17, 2014
The command to walk by the Spirit is central in the New Testament and we must understand it and take it seriously. We agree with Luther who said the Holy Spirit comes to us through the Word. We show that walking by the Spirit involves believing Gods Word, trusting what God says, and thus living in a way that displays the fruits of the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:37:39)
When Christians Bite and Devour: Galatians 5:15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 10, 2014
The commands to love God and neighbor summarize the Law. These are also the commands of Christ. The Lord Himself commands us to love one another. The result of failure to obey Christ in this matter leads to the situation where Christians bite and devour..
MP3 (duration 00:32:58)
The Command to Love: Galatians 5:14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 3, 2014
We discuss the dangers of practicing silence and solitude when it was not commanded by the Lord and His apostles. To love one another, we can hardly live in isolation and obey that command. The command to love summarized the whole law.
MP3 (duration 00:34:53)
By Love Serve One Another: Galatians 5:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 27, 2014
We are called to liberty, so we show how Jesus came to bring freedom to captives. We are warned not to use this freedom in an invalid, fleshly way. We are warned not to allow liberty to be an excuse to give the flesh a "base of operations."
MP3 (duration 00:34:09)
Paul's Imprecation Against the Wolves: Galatians 5:12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 20, 2014
We discuss the fact that Paul is very harsh with false law-givers. He sees them as a threat to the gospel. Grace mingled with works ceases to be grace, as Paul warns in Romans 11:6. The wolves who abuse the flock may look harmless and even winsome...
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
True and False Separation: Galatians 5:10-11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 13, 2014
We begin by explaining why we use the term "law-works" when discussing the heresy warned against in Galatians. We explain how three things kept the Jews separate: food laws, circumcision and Sabbath. These were done away with in Christ...
MP3 (duration 00:35:25)
Leaven and Sabbath Laws: Galatians 5:9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 6, 2014
When law-works are added to the gospel of grace, they are like leaven and will infect the entire church. Law-works are an attack on the sufficiency of Christ. We discuss the issue of imposing Sabbath keeping on Christians...
MP3 (duration 00:32:55)
Watch out for Contrived Persuasiveness: Galatians 5:8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 29, 2014
This passage warns about "the persuasion" which attacks the gospel and is clearly not from God. The "persuasion" is the prescription of law-works which are promoted by false teachers. All the world's religions teach "the persuasion" in one form or another
MP3 (duration 00:30:11)
False Teachers Cut in on the Saints: Galatians 5:7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 22, 2014
The demand that people keep law-works derived from Moses is an attack against the sufficiency of Christ. The gospel is to be obeyed, as the Word of Truth. We point people to the solas of the Reformation that describe the gospel itself.
MP3 (duration 00:36:31)
The Dangers of Marxism, Part 2
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 15, 2014
Eric shows how pernicious Marxism is, influencing education, politics and Christianity in ways that are deceptive and ultimately destructive.
MP3 (duration 00:39:20)
The Dangers of Marxism, Part 1
Presented by Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 8, 2014
Eric identifies the sources, beliefs, and influences of Marxism, warning against it.
MP3 (duration 00:36:48)
Faith Working Through Love: Galatians 5:6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 1, 2014
This show explores Paul's teaching about faith and how it expresses itself through us in Christian love. We discuss the meaning of the phrase "in Christ" where it means "in the sphere of Christ." We discuss Colossians 1:13 and its implications...
MP3 (duration 00:33:15)
The Hope of Righteousness: Galatians 5:5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 25, 2014
Paul speaks of our future hope of righteousness though we already have the righteousness of Christ. On the final judgment, God will announce publicly what the verdict it. Those who have justification because of faith in Christ will be announced as justified before the whole world. We show the firm relationship between hope and the promises of God. Preachers need to put the promises of God before the people so they will think more biblically. We also discuss the fact that these truths apply to all believers no matter what their cultural background.
MP3 (duration 00:32:11)
The Sufficiency of Christ or Falling from Grace: Galatians 5:3-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 18, 2014
Paul says that if we want to rely on law-works, we must keep the whole law. If we were to try to be perfect through law-works, we would have to conclude that it is hopeless...
MP3 (duration 00:32:37)
The Absurdity of Christ Being of no Value: Galatians 5:2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 11, 2014
The Judaizers demanded that gentile, male converts be circumcised to be saved and accepted into fellowship. Paul says that if they were to accept circumcision under such demands, Christ would be of no benefit to them...
MP3 (duration 00:33:52)
Beware False Law-givers: Galatians 5:1, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 4, 2014
We discuss the importance of Biblical categories. We apply this to the term "yoke" as used by Paul in Galatians 5:1. We also discuss why we describe the false teaching of the Galatian Judaizers as promoting "law-works."
MP3 (duration 00:34:50)
Which Yoke are We Under?: Galatians 5:1, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 28, 2014
This passage warns about the "yoke of bondage" that is placed on Christians by would-be law givers. Christ's "yoke" is not like theirs. His burden is light and theirs is both heavy and hypocritical.
MP3 (duration 00:32:22)
Objective Promises Not Subjective Pietism: Galatians 4:27-31
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 21, 2014
We continue to develop the theme of the promises of God, and why understanding the meaning of Scripture is essential. True theology must be grounded in a careful study of Scripture, not theological speculation. We also discuss pietism...
MP3 (duration 00:33:37)
Believing the Promises of God - Galatians 4:24-26
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 14, 2014
The story of Sarah and Hagar shows the issues of walking in the flesh or walking in the Spirit. We show from Scripture why the issue of the promise of God is so important. God uses the message of the gospel to save those who will believe. That is His promise. It is critical to identify what is or is not the promise of God.
MP3 (duration 00:34:09)
Finding Valid Promises in Scripture Alone: Galatians 4:21-23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 7, 2014
The Law (Scripture) teaches justification by faith. We discuss the popular tendency to look to mystical practices in church history rather than to Scripture to validate ones practices. We show how we can identify a means of grace. To place our faith in God and His promises, we must identify what they are.
MP3 (duration 00:33:19)
Paul Rebukes False Teaching Galatians 4:19-20
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 30, 2014
Paul had tender affection for the Galatian Christians, but they were listening to false teachers. We need encouragement from the gospel to keep us from going back to law-works. We discuss why Paul was so harsh with false teachers. False teaching must be corrected and not allowed to harm the Lords flock.
MP3 (duration 00:35:38)
Knowing God's Meaning and Believing: Galatians 4:17b-18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 23, 2014
False teachers had pointed the Galatian Christians away from Paul and the gospel and thus harmed the joy they once had. False teachers cause grumbling as they did in Moses' day. We discuss Rick Warren's "instruction manual" theory of the Bible...
MP3 (duration 00:34:57)
Stand Firm in the Gospel: Galatians 4:16-17a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 16, 2014
Because we live in a fallen world, there are always problems which can leave Christians with a sense of dissatisfaction. False teachers claim they have the solution to this dissatisfaction, which is usually more law-works. We need to stay gospel-centric.
MP3 (duration 00:33:07)
The Blessing of God Through the Gospel: Galatians 4:15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 9, 2014
False teachers try to cast doubts in the minds of gospel believing Christians. We discuss Finney's harmful influence on evangelical Christianity. Finney was fully Pelagian and we explain how harmful that doctrine is.
MP3 (duration 00:31:59)
Receiving Those who Bring the Gospel: Galatians 4:14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 2, 2014
Previously the Galatians had received Paul despite his physical maladies because they responded to his gospel. Now the false teachers were changing that. We discuss the claims of those who say they are "red letter Christians." Their categories are wrong.
MP3 (duration 00:33:04)
The Importance of the Doctrine of Christ: Galatians 4:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 26, 2014
We begin with a discussion of implications from the mount of transfiguration. We show that Jesus is the eschatological prophet predicted by Moses in Deuteronomy 18. Thus we must listen to Him. Christ and His apostles have spoken for God.
MP3 (duration 00:33:55)
Free from Law Works but Under the Law of Christ: Galatians 4:12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 19, 2014
Paul makes a personal appeal to the Galatians to remain true to the gospel they once received when they received Paul. We discuss the need to lovingly confront those in opposition because we do not know who will and will not repent.
MP3 (duration 00:33:09)
Do not go Back: Galatians 4:9b-11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 12, 2014
We discuss how Torah observance cannot save anyone from the stoicheia (hostile powers). We also discuss biblical calls to conversion. This passage warns against what we call "reverse conversion" or reversion to idolatry.
MP3 (duration 00:31:25)
Known By God: Galatians 4:8-9a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 5, 2014
We begin by explaining the importance of verse by verse exegetical teaching. Galatians 4:8 speaks of "beings" to which we were previously enslaved. We show that in pagan religious practices such as astrology, these are demons that are behind the religion.
MP3 (duration 00:30:24)
Blessed Sons and Heirs: Galatians 4:6-7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 28, 2014
This section describes the blessings of being sons in God's household. We discuss regeneration and how we go from law-works to grace. Certain false teachers claim to be able to bring healing to the heart through unbiblical practices.
MP3 (duration 00:30:04)
Redeemed and Adopted: Our Great Blessing: Galatians 4:5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 21, 2014
We discuss implications of redemption and our adoption as sons into the family of God. Justification is not by law-works but by faith in Christ. The long series of contrasts in Galatians shows that blessing is by faith and cursing by works.
MP3 (duration 00:38:50)
The Person of Christ and God's Eternal Purpose, Part 2: Galatians 4:4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 14, 2014
We talk in detail about the doctrine of Christ to refute the heresy that Christ gave up His divinity during the incarnation. We discuss the distinction between omnipresence and panentheism, and close with a discussion of the eternal purpose of God.
MP3 (duration 00:33:49)
Understanding the Doctrine of Christ, Part 1: Galatians 4:4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 7, 2014
This passage teaches important facts about the doctrine of Christ. We discuss the meaning and implications of the Greek word translated "time" in this passage. We show the prophetic significance of the time in history when Christ came in His first advent.
MP3 (duration 00:35:32)
Do Not go Back Under the Demons: Galatians 4:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 31, 2014
This passage says that outside of Christ, we are all under demonic bondage. We discuss the worldview that was prevalent in Asia Minor. People feared the hostile, spiritual powers as the source of bad fate. We describe some of their pagan ideas...
MP3 (duration 00:34:37)
Remembering God's Work of Grace: Galatians 4:1-2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 24, 2014
In Galatians, Paul piles up analogies to show how absurd it would be to go back to law-works from grace. We discuss the importance of remembering what God has done so that we do not go back. This idea is repeated throughout the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:31:04)
Sons of Abraham by Faith: Galatians 3:29
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 17, 2014
Those who are in Christ are the true descendants of Abraham. These sons of Abraham are those who believe the promises of God. We discuss the already/not yet aspect of our eternal hope and the objectivity of Biblical truth...
MP3 (duration 00:31:56)
How We are One in Christ: Galatians 3:28
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 10, 2014
This passage is about the unity we have in Christ regardless of our previous status in the world. We discuss the ontological equality that exists between male and female that is grounded in God's act of creation in His image.
MP3 (duration 00:33:01)
The Baptized into Christ are Clothed with Christ: Galatians 3:27
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 3, 2014
What Paul emphasizes about water baptism is that we are in Christ and therefore partake in Christian unity. Pagan baptism practices implied being baptized into a false god and there was even clothing involved to show their status with the pagan deity.
MP3 (duration 00:37:25)
In Christ all Believers are Sons: Galatians 3:26
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 24, 2014
We emphasize the truth that being sons is true of all Christians. This is not a higher order status as pietism claims. "All" is emphasized to rebuke the false teachers who claim special status for law keepers after the manner that they prescribe.
MP3 (duration 00:34:40)
No Longer Under the Guardian: Galatians 3:24-25
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 17, 2014
We begin by discussing an important translation issue in Galatians 3:24: Is the Law our guardian "unto" Christ or "until" Christ. We argue that "until" is the correct translation and cite Luther who makes the same claim...
MP3 (duration 00:37:07)
In Custody Under the Law: Galatians 3:23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 10, 2014
We explain what it means to be under the law, in bondage. We discuss the radical nature of being under law-works versus being free through the gospel. The many blessings of salvation through the gospel are brought to the fore.
MP3 (duration 00:35:25)
Imprisoned Under Sin: Galatians 3:21b-22
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, February 3, 2014
We discuss Paul's assertion that Law-works cannot impart life. We also discuss religious tangibility. The apostles tangibly saw the resurrected Christ, but we believe Him whom we have not seen, through their witness.
MP3 (duration 00:36:23)
The Law and the Promises of God: Galatians 3:20-21a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 27, 2014
We discuss implications of the difference between law and gospel. The promise given to Abraham is contrasted with the mediated Law given through Moses. Deut. 18 predicts that God will raise up a prophet like Moses. Mark 9 identifies Jesus as that prophet.
MP3 (duration 00:35:16)
Luther on Baptism, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 20, 2014
This second part on Luther deals with other details of Luther's claims about water baptism. We begin by discussing the claim that infants who are baptized have faith. Luther was adamant that assurance is to be grounded in baptism rather than faith...
MP3 (duration 00:48:39)
Luther on Baptism, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, January 13, 2014
This radio show helps answer a concern expressed by some listeners. Because we cite Luther favorably concerning the gospel and justification by faith, some are concerned that this might be considered an endorsement of Luther's doctrine of baptism.
MP3 (duration 00:31:18)
The Purpose of the Law: Galatians 3:19
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, January 6, 2014
Citing Luther as a quality source, we show that the Law both restrains evil in a civil sense and increases it in a theological sense. People complain when they see God showing mercy to people they think are worse than themselves.
MP3 (duration 00:37:31)
The Distinction Between Law and Promise: Galatians 3:18
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 30, 2013
The promise of God's Messianic salvation is found throughout the Bible starting in Genesis 3:15. God's saving promises are never abolished or abrogated. The promises of God given particularly to Abraham are fulfilled in eschatological salvation.
MP3 (duration 00:34:31)
The Law Does not Invalidate the Promise: Galatians 3:16-17
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 23, 2013
Paul claims that God's promise to Abraham cannot be invalidated by the Law of Moses. The promise to Abraham was given years earlier. We discuss other promises and prophecies, including Daniel 9, to show that they also are not invalidated.
MP3 (duration 00:32:12)
The Immutability of God's Promise: Galatians 3:15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 16, 2013
This passage is a lesser to greater argument. If human covenants are not violated once ratified, how much more will God's covenant promises be kept. We address the logical fallacy of asserting the consequent in an "if...then" logical construction.
MP3 (duration 00:35:35)
Receiving the Spirit: Galatians 3:14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 9, 2013
This passage highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit in our redemption. It has two purpose clauses (hina) that concern the blessing of Abraham and the reception of the Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:30:14)
The Substitutionary Atonement: Galatians 3:13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, December 2, 2013
We explore the meaning and application of the term redeemed and the doctrine of the penal, substitutionary atonement. The book of Hebrews describes the superiority of Christ's once for all sacrifice for sins compared to the Old Covenant sacrifices.
MP3 (duration 00:32:22)
The Law is not of Faith: Galatians 3:11-12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 25, 2013
This program explores the relationship between faith and love. There are many man-made substitutes for justification by faith and none are valid. We discuss what Paul meant when he said that the law is not of faith.
MP3 (duration 00:33:55)
The Just Person Shall Live by Faith: Galatians 3:11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 18, 2013
Galatians 3:11 shows that justification applies to the individual, not just a group. Many contemporary theologies and philosophies deny this and thus obscure the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:34:47)
Blessed by Faith or Cursed by Works: Galatians 3:9-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 11, 2013
Galatians 3:9 shows that those who have faith are blessed. Blessing does not mean having favorable circumstances, but right standing before God. Finally, we claim that scholarly resources are important even when we disagree with a scholar on other points.
MP3 (duration 00:37:07)
The Scripture preaches the Gospel to Abraham: Galatians 3:8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, November 4, 2013
Galatians 3:8 shows a high view of Scripture which is personified as God who preaches the gospel. We discuss some of the evidence for the Scriptures as God's inerrant Word. We point out that the facts of the Bible are grounded in real history.
MP3 (duration 00:30:45)
The Relationship between Faith and Reason: Galatians 3:7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 28, 2013
Galatians 3:7 states that those with faith like Abraham are the sons of Abraham. As we discuss this, we also have a discussion about the relationship between faith and reason.
MP3 (duration 00:37:35)
Faith Alone is Defended from Scripture: Galatians 3:6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 21, 2013
Genesis 15:6 is cited here to prove justification by faith. We discuss various ideas and theories that have arisen to mute or refute the truth of faith alone. One such idea is that what is to be emphasized is not Abraham's faith, but his faithfulness.
MP3 (duration 00:35:02)
The power of God through the gospel to rescue lost sinners: Galatians 3:4,5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 14, 2013
Here we find more rhetorical questions designed to shame the Galatian readers to hold onto the gospel and not go back to law-works. We discuss a number of important gospel issues, including why it is misguided to look for common ground with unbelievers.
MP3 (duration 00:33:23)
To begin with the Spirit is to begin with the gospel: Galatians 3:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, October 7, 2013
We find again the solas of faith alone, grace alone, Christ alone all according to Scripture alone. That we begin with the gospel and proceed according to God's promises found in Scripture is a necessary conclusion of the truth revealed by God.
MP3 (duration 00:37:42)
Human Wisdom Cannot Sanctify: Galatians 3:3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 30, 2013
Paul's rhetorical question challenges his readers to think about the relationship between the beginning of our Christian life, by the Spirit, and its continuation to its intended goal. Do we begin in the spirit and proceed by the flesh?
MP3 (duration 00:40:05)
The Holy Spirit Comes through the Hearing of Faith: Galatians 3:2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 23, 2013
In Galatians 3:1-5 Paul shows that law-works are to be refuted and the hearing of faith shown to be the only way to receive the gospel. We discuss OT passages that show the Messiah would bring salvation to Gentiles. Thus God gives the Holy Spirit to people without respect of persons.
MP3 (duration 00:33:49)
The necessity of rationality, reason, and understanding the gospel: Galatians 3:1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 16, 2013
We begin by citing Luther on the issue of nullifying God's grace. Luther laments how often the gospel is set aside for human works. We discuss how denying the solas of the Reformation is to deny the gospel itself. We also discuss Hegelian synthesis.
MP3 (duration 00:36:45)
The Danger of Nullifying God's Grace: Galatians 2:21
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 9, 2013
This broadcast discusses Paul's shocking statement in Galatians 2:21 that says that adding law-works to the gospel would nullify Christ's work on our behalf. The issue of table fellowship and who participates on what terms is still under discussion.
MP3 (duration 00:38:34)
"The Dangers of Pietism" - False teachings and implications from recent church history: Galatians 2:20
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, September 2, 2013
We will show what it meant to be crucified with Christ: death to the Law. The "I" who no longer lives was Paul as committed to law-keeping to earn favor with God. Serious misinterpretation of this verse has led to pietism and false, perfectionist claims.
MP3 (duration 00:36:33)
"Crucified with Christ" means having died to the Law: Galatians 2:18-19
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 26, 2013
It was Jesus who declared all foods clean, so in verse 17 (to consider the context), to refuse table fellowship with Gentiles because of the concept of unclean foods is to make Jesus the minister of sin, which cannot be.
MP3 (duration 00:34:03)
Why we cannot exclude from the Lord's Supper persons whom the Lord has received: Galatians 2:17
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 19, 2013
The issue of table fellowship provoked Paul to publicly correct Peter. We discuss why such a serious matter elicited a public rebuke. Peter's actions suggested that Christ was the minister of sin, to which Paul responded "may it never be."
MP3 (duration 00:35:36)
How the KJV only doctrine obscures the truth Part 2: Galatians 2:16c
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 12, 2013
In part 2 we discuss Bob DeWaay's careful research of some of the claims by G. A. Riplinger and found alarming problems, including the concocting of citations that made authors say the opposite of what they actually wrote.
MP3 (duration 00:44:47)
How the KJV only doctrine obscures the truth: Galatians 2:16b
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, August 5, 2013
Here we discuss the issue of the KJV only teaching in light of Galatians 2:16. We show that claims that modern translations are due to a conspiracy to remove the deity of Christ from the Bible are false. We give the example of how Titus 1:13 asserts the deity of Christ in a way the KJV does not. Part 2 next week.
MP3 (duration 00:41:59)
Not works, but faith in Christ: Galatians 2:16a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 29, 2013
This passage contains a chiastic structure that shows the emphasis: not works but faith in Christ. This is the key theme in Galatians. Paul makes it clear that Jesus Christ is the valid object of our faith.
MP3 (duration 00:42:13)
Avoiding hypocrisy through means of grace: Galatians 2:15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 22, 2013
This passage contains a saying that was likely axiomatic: "we are not sinners like the Gentiles." Paul rebukes Peter because this attitude among Christians is a denial of the gospel. It led to hypocrisy in the church in Galatia.
MP3 (duration 00:35:45)
Peter's Hypocrisy Part 2: Galatians 2:13-14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 15, 2013
We begin this broadcast with a discussion about how irrational emotion can cause believers to be "led off together." Christian theology cannot be built on human wisdom and emotion. We must, in a rational manner, search the Scriptures.
MP3 (duration 00:37:58)
Peter's Hypocrisy Part 1: Galatians 2:11-12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 8, 2013
It was difficult to begin with for Jewish believers to have table fellowship with Gentile believers because of the previous wall of separation. We discuss how Peter previously had such fellowship and rightly defended it when criticized.
MP3 (duration 00:37:52)
The Effectual Working of God through the Gospel: Galatians 2:8b-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, July 1, 2013
We cannot add anything to the gospel without destroying it. We discuss what it means that the power of God works through the gospel. Powerful works of God are often misinterpreted by those who want to do greater miracles than Jesus did.
MP3 (duration 00:36:58)
God Shows No Partiality: Galatians 2:6-8a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 24, 2013
Paul continues to withstand those who claim to have the support of apostles from Jerusalem (though they did not), saying that those who "seemed" to be important did not contribute to Paul's gospel which came directly from the resurrected Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:36:28)
Refusing to Yield to False Teachers: Galatians 2:5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 17, 2013
Paul refused to yield to the false brothers for even an hour so that the truth of the gospel would not be compromised. We discuss the terminology "yoke" as it is used in regard to the law. False teachers want to put people under their yoke.
MP3 (duration 00:34:54)
False Brothers spy out Christian Liberty: Galatians 2:3-4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 10, 2013
These verses describe Titus, who was uncircumcised, as a test case against the "false brothers" who sneaked in to spy out Christian liberty. We discuss "law-works," Jewish or otherwise that are taught by false teachers in the church.
MP3 (duration 00:39:04)
The Integrity of the Gospel: Galatians 2:1-2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, June 3, 2013
These verses describe Paul's second visit to Jerusalem after his conversion, 14 years later. Titus was brought along, as was Barnabus. Titus was an uncircumcised Gentile convert to Christianity. He served as a test case...
MP3 (duration 00:39:03)
God is Glorified by Saving Sinners: Galatians 1:24
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 27, 2013
This verse reveals the importance of the 5th sola of the Reformation: to the glory of God alone. Stephen's sermon in Acts 7 is discussed, showing how he used the principle of corporate solidarity to indict the rebellious leadership of Israel.
MP3 (duration 00:38:19)
The Gospel and the Faith: Doctrinal Content: Galatians 1:21-23
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 20, 2013
As we discuss the meaning and implications of Galatians 1:21-23 we explain Paul's relationship to apostles in Jerusalem and the churches in Judea in regard to the gospel. Paul was not known "by face" by these churches.
MP3 (duration 00:40:16)
Paul's Gospel Brought to Jerusalem: Galatians 1:18-20
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 13, 2013
We discuss the nature of Paul's 3 years in Arabia and what happened there. What is a true apostle? We show that the claims of Roman Catholicism concerning the papacy are false. We also discuss Paul's relationship to the apostles in Jerusalem.
MP3 (duration 00:38:56)
The Objectivity of the Gospel: Galatians 1:15b-17
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, May 6, 2013
Paul's apostolic calling is described in words reminiscent of Jeremiah's calling in the OT. God determined to reveal His Son to Paul. This leads us to a discussion of the doctrine of election.
MP3 (duration 00:34:00)
When Tradition Enrages us Against Truth: Galatians 1:13b-15a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 29, 2013
Paul was extremely zealous for his ancestral traditions before he was converted by an act of God's sovereign grace. Paul had heard Stephen's speech where he claimed that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah. Paul rejected that message but God had called Paul.
MP3 (duration 00:33:19)
When Tradition Trumps Truth: Galatians 1:11-13a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 22, 2013
Paul received his apostolic revelation directly from the resurrected Christ. Jesus appeared to Paul and instructed him personally, establishing his apostolic credentials. There is only one gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:35:55)
Avoiding being Men-pleasers: Galatians 1:8-10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 15, 2013
We explain how Paul's use of conditional sentences explains the importance of the gospel that he preaches. We discuss the honor-shame aspect of their society. The gospel itself is enough of an offense, without the church adding needless offense.
MP3 (duration 00:50:29)
Distortions of the Gospel: Galatians 1:7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 8, 2013
We discuss the distortions of the gospel that happen when human traditions that are not valid implications or applications of Scripture are made binding on the church. We discuss Sabbath laws and true Sabbath rest. We also explain the dangers of pietism.
MP3 (duration 00:54:21)
The Danger of Deserting the Gospel: Galatians 1:6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, April 1, 2013
We discuss the allusion to the golden calf incident and the importance of understanding the distinction between the universal call of the gospel and the effectual, inner call that results in conversion. We discuss the gospel implications of Galatians 1:6.
MP3 (duration 00:45:37)
The Substitutionary Atonement: Galatians 1:4b-5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 25, 2013
We continue our discussion of substitionary atonement. We also discuss propitiation and expiation, showing both from scripture. We explore the idea of being rescued from this present evil age.
MP3 (duration 00:43:55)
Grace and Peace: Galatians 1:2-4a
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 18, 2013
Evidence is given for churches in southern Galatia as the destination for Paul's epistle. We explain how God revealed Himself to Moses as the One who is filled with "grace and truth." The deity of Christ and substitutionary atonement are presented.
MP3 (duration 00:38:07)
The Gospel Confronts Religious Syncretism in Galatia: Galatians 1:1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma
Broadcast Monday, March 11, 2013
This program introduces the Book of Galatians. Southern Asia Minor was characterized by religious syncretism, fear of hostile spiritual powers, and fear of bad fate. The antidote for these ideas is the sufficiency of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:37:32)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 13, 2012
Many people think they need their own special revelation from God to determine His specific will for their lives. We explain from Scripture categories such as God's revealed will, God's providential will, special revelation and general revelation.
MP3 (duration 00:31:21)
God's Will and Christian Liberty, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 6, 2012
Many people think they need their own special revelation from God to determine His specific will for their lives. We explain from Scripture categories such as God's revealed will, God's providential will, special revelation and general revelation.
MP3 (duration 00:28:47)
Personal Words from God, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 30, 2012
Does God give individual Christians inerrant, authoritative, and binding revelations beyond Scripture? In part 2 of this series we discus the doctrine of providence and make applications of it to show how God guides us today.
MP3 (duration 00:30:52)
Personal Words from God, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 23, 2012
Does God give individual Christians inerrant, authoritative, and binding revelations beyond Scripture? We explain the problems for those who answer "yes" to this question and defend the idea that God has only spoken authoritatively to us through Scripture
MP3 (duration 00:30:55)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 19, 2011
In this final message, we summarize the claims of the warfare worldview and show that the only logical conclusion one can come to from that perspective is that he or she is cursed and it is hopeless. We give the alternative...
MP3 (duration 00:30:47)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 12, 2011
C. Peter Wagner says that we need to use "relatively new spiritual technology" based on information not found in the Bible. He says that we need to take this secret information and do "field tests" in the world of the spirits...
MP3 (duration 00:29:49)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 5, 2011
We examine the claims of proponents of the warfare worldview that suggest we need to gain information from shamans, New Agers, and even demons themselves in order to do battle with spirits. They create a spiritual technology based on secret information...
MP3 (duration 00:27:51)
Spiritual Warfare According to the Warfare Worldview, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 28, 2011
C. Peter Wagner, Bob Larson, Greg Boyd and others teach a worldview in which the well-being of Christians depends on interactions between spirits and humans. They claim there is a spiritual legal system that must be uncovered and used to fight the spirits
MP3 (duration 00:30:21)
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 21, 2011
In this part on C. Peter Wagner's New Apostolic Reformation we describe the basic paradigm that always characterizes this movement in all of its iterations. Then we discuss the claims of Bill Hamon, a current apostle/prophet, and ideas from his book.
MP3 (duration 00:29:11)
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 14, 2011
In this part on C. Peter Wagner's New Apostolic Reformation we describe the origin of elitist ideas from 17th century mystic Jane Leade through the 20th century Latter Rain movement to the Shepherding movement of the 1970's and we warn against many ideas.
MP3 (duration 00:30:13)
The Roots and Fruits of the New Apostolic Reformation, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 7, 2011
In this part on C. Peter Wagner's New Apostolic Reformation we trace the concept of apostles in the church in church history. We cover statements by Clement of Rome in 97 AD, the idea of the Papacy, and how the Reformation understood apostolic authority.
MP3 (duration 00:29:15)
How Pietism Deceives Christians, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 31, 2011
In part three of this series we explore the concept of "carnal Christians." We show that Paul's ironic use of the term "carnal" in 1Corinthians has been often misinterpreted to teach that there are two classes of Christians.
MP3 (duration 00:26:27)
How Pietism Deceives Christians, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 24, 2011
This program traces pietism in church history starting with the Roman Catholic teaching on works of supererogation, Jacob Boehme, Jane Leade, William Law, Finney, Wesleyan perfectionism, and the three "new reformations" being proposed in the church today.
MP3 (duration 00:29:23)
How Pietism Deceives Christians, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 17, 2011
Pietism has existed in the church since Paul warned the Colossians against it in Colossians 2. In part one of this series we define pietism, explain why it is so deceptive, and discuss early versions of it in church history.
MP3 (duration 00:31:03)
Redefining Christianity, Part 15 - Examining the P.E.A.C.E. Plan
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 10, 2011
In this program we discuss Rick Warren's P.E.A.C.E. plan and how there is nothing distinctively Christian about it. The claim that the church can have a second reformation using processes that do not even need Christians as leaders is very alarming.
MP3 (duration 00:31:15)
Redefining Christianity, Part 14 - The Church Health Award: From Rick Warren or Jesus Christ?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 3, 2011
By comparing Jesus' commendations and rebukes of churches in Revelation, we show that what is necessary to be an overcomer - the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony, and not loving our own lives - are absent from the priorities of the PD Church.
MP3 (duration 00:32:29)
Redefining Christianity, Part 13 - How the Purpose Driven Franchise Changes the Nature of Christian Ministry
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 26, 2011
Through a massive process of redefinition, Rick Warren has changed the nature of Christian ministry and sold the redefined version to many thousands of pastors. An appeal to pastors to return to expository Bible preaching is included.
MP3 (duration 00:31:45)
Redefining Christianity, Part 12 - The Purpose Driven Franchise System
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 19, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss the details of the marketing and franchise system Rick Warren has created to replicate his paradigm and brand identity around the world.
MP3 (duration 00:32:02)
Redefining Christianity, Part 11 - The Problem of a Private Confession
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 12, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss the gap between private orthodox beliefs and public statements that contradict these that characterize the Purpose Driven movement.
MP3 (duration 00:29:34)
Redefining Christianity, Part 10 - Redefining God's Wisdom Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 5, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity - Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren integrates unbiblical mysticism into the Purpose Driven movement.
MP3 (duration 00:31:39)
Redefining Christianity, Part 9 - Redefining God's Wisdom Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 29, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity - Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren offers unbiblical worldly wisdom to attract people to his version of Christianity.
MP3 (duration 00:29:05)
Redefining Christianity, Part 8 - The Misuse of Bad Bible Translations
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 22, 2011
In this program Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren misuses the Bible to create a message about a journey of self-discovery that could not be supported from a literal Bible properly interpreted.
MP3 (duration 00:28:33)
Redefining Christianity, Part 7 - Redefining the Gospel Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 15, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren has changed the terms of the gospel to make it sound attractive to "seekers" who have no love for the truth.
MP3 (duration 00:28:36)
Redefining Christianity, Part 6 - Redefining the Gospel Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 8, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren has turned the gospel into a 40 day journey to discover one's purpose rather than proclaiming God's revealed purposes.
MP3 (duration 00:27:27)
Redefining Christianity, Part 5 - Redefining Christian Commitment
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 1, 2011
In this program Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren has introduced special religious vows to evangelicalism and thereby brought back unbiblical teachings and practices that were rejected during the Reformation.
MP3 (duration 00:27:39)
Redefining Christianity, Part 4 - Redefining Vision
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 25, 2011
In this program Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how the Purpose Driven movement uses the term "vision" in the modern corporate marketing sense of "vision casting" rather than the Biblical sense of God's once for all revelation given to the saints.
MP3 (duration 00:27:30)
Redefining Christianity, Part 3 - Do Methods Matter?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 18, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss whether pastors are free to use any methods they think "work," or whether Jesus Christ determines the practices and teachings of the church.
MP3 (duration 00:26:51)
Redefining Christianity, Part 2 - How the Seeker Sensitive Approach is Sold to Pastors
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 11, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss the pressure that is put on pastors to buy into seeker sensitive programs like Purpose Driven through labeling them "failures."
MP3 (duration 00:28:09)
Redefining Christianity, Part 1 - How Rick Warren Makes His Message Popular
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 4, 2011
Based on Bob DeWaay's book, Redefining Christianity - Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement, Brian Flynn and Bob DeWaay discuss how Rick Warren finds favor with the world by changing the Christian message.
MP3 (duration 00:28:21)
True and False Binding and Loosing, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 27, 2011
Binding and loosing are about determining what beliefs and actions are binding on the church. In part 3 we show how the Emergent Church, theological liberalism, and hyper-dispensationalism falsely "loose" people from what is taught in Scripture.
MP3 (duration 00:30:02)
True and False Binding and Loosing, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 20, 2011
Binding and loosing are about determining what beliefs and actions are binding on the church. In part 2 of this series we show how monastic oaths, Rick Warren's PEACE plan, and Judaizers practice false binding and thus put God's people into bondage.
MP3 (duration 00:25:27)
True and False Binding and Loosing, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 13, 2011
Binding and loosing are about determining what beliefs and actions are binding on the church. Only valid implications and applications of Scripture are binding. We take issue with the RCC and the NAR for claiming the right to make other decrees binding.
MP3 (duration 00:29:17)
The Dangers of Spiritual Formation, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 23, 2011
Many Christian colleges are adopting a course of study called "Spiritual Formation" that introduces students to "spiritual disciplines." We warn about the unbiblical nature of these ascetic and mystical practices by critiquing Dallas Willard's teachings.
MP3 (duration 00:28:26)
The Dangers of Spiritual Formation, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 16, 2011
Many Christian colleges are adopting a course of study called "Spiritual Formation" that introduces students to "spiritual disciplines." We warn about the unbiblical nature of these ascetic and mystical practices by critiquing Dallas Willard's teachings.
MP3 (duration 00:28:17)
The Sufficiency of Christ Denied - The Colossian Heresy, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 18, 2011
This program describes Paul's warnings to Christians in Colossians 2 and discusses how they are important safeguards against abusive teachings, syncretism, and false religious authorities while affirming the sufficiency of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:25:40)
The Sufficiency of Christ Denied - The Colossian Heresy, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 11, 2011
This program describes Paul's warnings to Christians in Colossians 2 and discusses how they are important safeguards against abusive teachings, syncretism, and false religious authorities while affirming the sufficiency of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:23:26)
The Sufficiency of Christ Denied - The Colossian Heresy, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 4, 2011
This program discusses popular magic and superstition in first century Colossae. We show how Colossians 2 is a warning to Christians against syncretism and false religious authorities while affirming the sufficiency of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:24:13)
Romans 14:13-23; The Way of Peace and Love
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 28, 2011
This program is an exegetical study of Romans 14:13-23. In this section Paul urges Christians to emphasize righteousness, peace and joy rather than needless disputes about eating and drinking.
MP3 (duration 00:27:54)
Romans 13:8-14; Living in Light of the Coming Day
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 14, 2011
This program is an exegetical study of Romans 13:8-14. In this section Paul admonishes Christians to be people of light who live as ones expecting the soon return of the Lord.
MP3 (duration 00:25:52)
Romans 13:1-7; How Christians Should Relate to Civil Authorities
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, February 7, 2011
This program is an exegetical study of Romans 13:1-7. This section of Scripture reveals God's will concerning the Christian's relationship to civil authorities.
MP3 (duration 00:28:08)
Romans 12:16-21; How Christians Should Relate to Their Enemies
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 31, 2011
This program is an exegetical study of Romans 12:16-21. This section of Scripture reveals God's will about how Christians are to treat their enemies.
MP3 (duration 00:25:08)
Romans 12:9-15; Christian Virtues
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 24, 2011
This program is a careful study of Romans 12:9-15. This section of Scripture reveals God's will about how we treat one another and the type of character qualities that will be necessary to fulfill God's will in this matter.
MP3 (duration 00:28:20)
Romans 12:3-8; Gifts of Grace
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 17, 2011
This program is a careful study of Romans 12:3-8. We discuss Paul's admonition to not think too highly of one's self but to use the gracious gifts God has given each one to serve for the benefit of the body of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:27:47)
Romans 12:1, 2; The Transformed Mind
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 10, 2011
This program is a careful study of Romans 12:1, 2. In it we show the necessity of having our minds renewed by God's Word so that we are not conformed to the thinking of the world.
MP3 (duration 00:26:21)
Romans 11:25-36; The Future Hope of Israel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 3, 2011
This program shows that God still has a future plan for national Israel. According to Romans 11:25, Israel's hardening is partial and temporary.
MP3 (duration 00:25:58)
Romans 11:11-24; The Jewish Olive Tree
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 27, 2010
This program examines Paul's warning to Gentile Christians not to boast against the Jews. We discuss Paul's analogy of an olive tree with grafted in branches to remind our listeners of the importance of Israel and the Jews.
MP3 (duration 00:25:56)
Romans 11:1-10; A Remnant of Jewish Believers By God's Gracious Choice
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 20, 2010
This program examines Paul's teaching about the saved remnant of Jewish believers. We show that God's grace is the cause of the saved remnant, not man's supposed free will.
MP3 (duration 00:25:59)
Romans 10:1-11; Christ--the End of Works Righteousness
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 6, 2010
This program describes the nature of saving faith. The person and work of Jesus Christ is set forth as the true object of faith.
MP3 (duration 00:25:56)
Romans 9:22-33; Vessels of Mercy - The Saved Remnant
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 29, 2010
This program expounds some important passages about God's eternal purposes in showing mercy and preserving a remnant. The flip side of this, God's willingness to show wrath toward sinners, is also discussed.
MP3 (duration 00:25:45)
Romans 9:16-21; God's Prerogative to Show Mercy to whom He Wills
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 22, 2010
This program discusses the mercy of God shown in His sovereign dealings with His people. Mercy is never obligated, but is shown to a remnant ("vessels of mercy") who exist because of God's choice.
MP3 (duration 00:25:48)
Romans 9:1-15; Paul's Lament over His Jewish Brethren
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 15, 2010
This program examines the question Paul raises about the lost condition of most of the Jews. Paul's answer shows that God's promises have not failed; but rather His merciful purposes are being fulfilled.
MP3 (duration 00:26:05)
Romans 8:28-39; The Perseverance of the Saints
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 8, 2010
This program expounds the glorious teaching in Paul's "golden chain" argument. We show that God will preserve and glorify everyone He has graciously brought to Himself through the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:26:02)
Romans 8:18-27; From Suffering to Glory
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 1, 2010
This program discusses the role of suffering in the life of the believer. We see that the suffering of this age is preparing us for future glory.
MP3 (duration 00:26:04)
Romans 8:12-17; Being Led by the Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 25, 2010
This program shows that being led by the Spirit is about God carrying true believers through adoption as Sons unto ultimate glorification. It is not about mystical revelations, guidance, or elitism.
MP3 (duration 00:25:35)
Romans 8:1-11; The Distinction Between Flesh and Spirit
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 18, 2010
This program shows from Romans 8 that all true Christians are "in the Spirit." We correct the false teaching that Romans 8 is about two types of Christians, the "carnal" and the "spiritual."
MP3 (duration 00:26:06)
Romans 7:15-25; How Christians are Sinners and Saints
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 11, 2010
This program discusses how it is that Christians are still sinful after their conversion. We show that Paul's lament over his own wretchedness is his experience as a Christian.
MP3 (duration 00:26:03)
Romans 7:9-14; The Holy Law Confronts the Sinner
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 4, 2010
This program discusses how Paul viewed the Law, first as a sinner, then as a believer. We show that Paul was self-righteous before his conversion and lamented his sinfulness after his conversion.
MP3 (duration 00:25:55)
Romans 7:1-8; The Law Shows Us the Need for the Gospel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 27, 2010
This program discusses how the Law shows us our sinfulness. We show that we need to die to law as hope for righteousness and run to the Gospel for hope and forgiveness.
MP3 (duration 00:26:02)
Romans 6:12-23; Slaves of Sin or Righteousness
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 20, 2010
This program discusses Paul's understanding of the practical results of grace in a believer's life. We are no longer slaves of sin.
MP3 (duration 00:26:05)
Romans 6:1-11; The Ramifications of Christian Baptism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 13, 2010
This program explores the meaning of being baptized and the practical implications of it. We discuss what it means to be "dead to sin" both legally and practically.
MP3 (duration 00:25:49)
Romans 5:12-21; Solidarity In Adam and In Christ
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 6, 2010
This program discusses the analogy between Adam and Christ. We use the Biblical concept of corporate solidarity to understand Paul's teaching about being "in Adam" or "in Christ."
MP3 (duration 00:26:01)
Romans 5:1-11; How God Reconciles Sinners to Himself
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 30, 2010
This program discusses the fact that sinners are enemies of God and in need of reconciliation. We also discuss how salvation has past, present and future implications.
MP3 (duration 00:25:57)
Romans 4:13-25; Faith Reckoned as Righteousness to Abraham's Seed
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 23, 2010
This program examines the teaching about Abraham's "seed" and the significance of the promises given to Abraham and their reception by faith. There will be a world wide household of faith through the Seed of Abraham.
MP3 (duration 00:26:03)
Romans 4:1-13; Justification by Faith Demonstrated by Abraham
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 16, 2010
This program shows that Paul's doctrine of justification by faith can be proved by the story of Abraham. Abraham was declared or "reckoned" right before God before he was circumcised.
MP3 (duration 00:25:56)
Romans 3:26-31; Justification by Faith
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 9, 2010
This program discusses the essential Christian doctrine of justification by faith. The Scriptures reveal that God is both "just and justifier" through providing salvation by the blood of Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:26:04)
Romans 3:19-25; Saved from God's Wrath Through the Blood of Jesus
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 2, 2010
This program discusses the substitutionary atonement. We show that the justification of sinners requires that God's righteous wrath against sin be appeased and how that is provided through Christ's death.
MP3 (duration 00:25:59)
Romans 3:1-18; Paul's Litany of Human Evil
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 26, 2010
This program discusses the evil that is endemic to the human race because of the Fall. We show that salvation must be a sovereign work of grace through the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:25:50)
Romans 2:11-29; The Need for a Circumcised Heart
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 19, 2010
This program discusses the fact that though the Gentiles have their consciences and Jews have the Law, neither will be saved apart from a work of God in their hearts through the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:26:04)
Romans 2:1-11; The Righteous Judgment of God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 12, 2010
This program explains how unrepentant sinners are storing up wrath that will be revealed at the final judgment. We share with our listeners the only way that wrath can be avoided, which is through the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
An Exposition of Romans 1:16-32
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 5, 2010
This program discusses the evidence for God that is revealed through the creation. We discuss the judgment of reprobation that happens when people reject the gospel and the evidence that God has given them.
MP3 (duration 00:26:02)
Romans 1:1-16 Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 28, 2010
This program discusses the important issues raised in Romans 1:1-16. We teach about the importance and significance of the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:25:32)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 21, 2010
Postmodern theology joins the "conversation" that started in the Garden by questioning "has God said." One way they silence the authority of Scripture is by rejecting systematic theology... Theology is no longer derived from the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:33:59)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 31, 2010
We discuss the validity of logic as a necessary part of surviving as humans created in God's image. The Emergent embrace of logical contradictions creates the inability to communicate valid meaning. Logic is our necessary connection to what God has said.
MP3 (duration 00:31:42)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 24, 2010
We discuss the applicability of Francis Schaeffer's warnings about "escape from reason" to the Emergent Church and postmodern theology. Included are the topics of socially constructed reality, the blind leap, lack of verification, and deconstruction.
MP3 (duration 00:33:09)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 17, 2010
This program discusses the implications of the Emergent/postmodern rejection of foundationalism in regard to the Bible. Emergent rejects the Bible as foundational for Christian theology. We also discuss their rejection of the correspondence "theory"...
MP3 (duration 00:33:12)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 10, 2010
This program discusses the issue of the Emergent Church denying propositional truth. We show that the Bible makes propositional truth claims and explain what a proposition is. Emergent wishes not to adjudicate rival truth claims...
MP3 (duration 00:30:50)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 3, 2010
We discuss the Emergent concept of being missional and show that missional is totally different than the older ideas of mission or missionary. Missional contains no gospel preaching, is gleaned from pagans, and assumes that God has not spoken clearly...
MP3 (duration 00:34:16)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 19, 2010
Theologian Jurgen Moltmann's use of the philosophy of German philosopher Hegel underlies the theology of the Emergent Church. Bob explains what he learned from a trip to Chicago to hear Moltmann speak and give his key idea that there is no future judgment
MP3 (duration 00:32:51)
The Emergent Church - Undefining Christianity, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 12, 2010
In this series, we discuss the fact that underlying postmodern theology has invaded our educational system. We discuss how Emergent theology is based on their eschatology and introduce the source of their eschatology: German theologian Jurgen Moltmann.
MP3 (duration 00:33:04)
Jan Markell Interview about My Trip to an Emergent Conference
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jan Markell
Broadcast Monday, March 29, 2010
During the fall of 2009 Bob DeWaay traveled to Chicago to attend a leadership conference sponsored by the Emergent Village. The keynote speaker was Jurgen Moltmann. We discuss his beliefs and those of his Emergent followers.
MP3 (duration 00:52:22)
Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough Discuss Emergent Theology, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough
Broadcast Monday, November 2, 2009
In September 2009, Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough attended an Emergent leadership conference where they heard theologian Jurgen Moltmann whom Bob has identified as the theological source of the Emergent Church. This is part two of the interview.
MP3 (duration 00:33:38)
Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough Discuss Emergent Theology, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough
Broadcast Monday, October 26, 2009
In September 2009, Bob DeWaay and Chris Rosebrough attended an Emergent leadership conference where they heard theologian Jurgen Moltmann whom Bob has identified as the theological source of the Emergent Church. This is part one of an interview by Chris.
MP3 (duration 00:34:02)
Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 24, 2008
We discuss the difference between having faith in Christ and having faith in our own degree of personal piety. IHOP promotes the latter and we point to the passages in Hebrews that explain how we draw near to God. We finish by offering advice.
MP3 (duration 00:30:02)
Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 17, 2008
We explain how IHOP uses allegorized scripture to create an elitist system of hyper-pious Christians who deem themselves superior to ordinary Christians. We show how allegorizing the Bible leads them away from the meaning of the inspired Biblical authors.
MP3 (duration 00:30:36)
Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 10, 2008
Mike Bickle claims to have heard the audible voice of God telling him to start a ministry of "tabernacle of David" worship, which Bickle calls the International House of Prayer (IHOP). We discuss numerous theological problems with this movement.
MP3 (duration 00:31:53)
The Faulty Premises of the Church Growth Movement, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, November 3, 2008
Since 1982 there have been 5 "reformations" proposed by various persons on the grounds that the church needed to be reformed to attain relevance and growth. We discuss each of them and conclude that they are all false.
MP3 (duration 00:29:09)
The Faulty Premises of the Church Growth Movement, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 27, 2008
Part 3 of this series deals with how the church growth movement borrows ideas from modern marketing principles and the "soft sciences" to apply to churches to facilitate numerical growth. We show serious fallacy of this.
MP3 (duration 00:33:49)
The Faulty Premises of the Church Growth Movement, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 20, 2008
In part 2 we examine the very nuts and bolts of church growth thinking at its theoretical level. We show that however well meaning its founders may have been, the reality is that it cannot help but lead the church away from its Biblical definition.
MP3 (duration 00:34:18)
The Faulty Premises of the Church Growth Movement, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, October 13, 2008
In part 1 of this 4 part series we discuss the roots and fruits of the Church Growth Movement. We discuss the negative and far ranging influences this movement has had on Evangelicalism in America.
MP3 (duration 00:29:10)
The Bondage Makers, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 22, 2008
Pastor Bob offers a frank discussion of the years he spent in deliverance ministry during the 1970's, the problems with such ministries, and how God helped him out of his errors. He explains the differences between the warfare and providential worldviews.
MP3 (duration 00:25:42)
The Bondage Makers, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 15, 2008
Pastor Bob offers a frank discussion of the years he spent in deliverance ministry during the 1970's, the problems with such ministries, and how God helped him out of his errors. He explains the differences between the warfare and providential worldviews.
MP3 (duration 00:24:46)
Balaam and False Prophets, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 8, 2008
Part two of this program continues to apply the story of Balaam to issues in the church today. We explain why Balaam is condemned as a false prophet throughout the Bible and show how he typifies false prophets today.
MP3 (duration 00:25:42)
Balaam and False Prophets, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 1, 2008
This program explores the story of Balaam in the Old Testament. We explain why Balaam is condemned as a false prophet throughout the Bible and show how he typifies false prophets today.
MP3 (duration 00:25:42)
Global Warming, Blind Faith and Global Delusion, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Todd Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 25, 2008
We review the book: Taken by Storm. In this part we discuss the false assumption that if there were no humans climate would not change and the fact that it is foolish to make policy about what is not knowable.
MP3 (duration 00:25:29)
Global Warming, Blind Faith and Global Delusion, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Todd Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 18, 2008
We review the book: Taken by Storm. In this part we discuss the fact that there is no single global "temperature," the need for critical thinking, and that the so-called "green house effect" has nothing to do with how green houses actually work.
MP3 (duration 00:30:14)
Global Warming, Blind Faith and Global Delusion, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Todd Kramasz
Broadcast Monday, August 11, 2008
We review the book: Taken by Storm - The Troubled Science, Policy, and Politics of Global Warming. We show that human caused global warming is not based on "proven science" but is a "Doctrine" that defines a "sin" that is impossible to repent of.
MP3 (duration 00:30:51)
The Problems with Theological Liberalism
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 28, 2008
Pastor Bob DeWaay discusses his experiences growing up in a church that had embraced theological liberalism. The origins and nature of liberalism is discussed. The false liberal "gospel" is contrasted with the truth gospel of Jesus Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:25:08)
Sola Scriptura, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 14, 2008
In part 2 we discuss specific examples of evangelicals abandoning sola scriptura. These include the New Apostolic Reformation, the Emergent Church, and the teachings and practices of Dallas Willard. We show how these trends lead back to Rome.
MP3 (duration 00:28:47)
Sola Scriptura, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 7, 2008
In recent years, the bed rock Reformation principle of "Scripture alone" has so eroded that some evangelicals will even argue against it. In part one we go back to the Scriptures and then early church history to prove that sola scriptura is a valid truth.
MP3 (duration 00:35:44)
For His Name's Sake
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 30, 2008
This program encourages our listeners by showing that God has promised to make us holy in order to bring glory to His holy name.
MP3 (duration 00:25:32)
Honoring God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 23, 2008
This program discusses the Biblical motif of honoring God as it relates to various topics of systematic theology. It is based on CIC issue 52; May/June 1999 which can be read on our website cicministry.org.
MP3 (duration 00:24:29)
True and False Separation
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 16, 2008
This program discusses possible applications of the passage in 2 Corinthians 6 that tells us to come out and be separate. How does the Christian separate from sin and idolatry without becoming an isolationist with no witness to the world?
MP3 (duration 00:30:50)
Bob DeWaay Answers Questions from Listeners
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 9, 2008
Topics covered in this show include: are people in apostate churches lost, the remnant, assurance of salvation, the visible and invisible church, and the relationship between water baptism and salvation.
MP3 (duration 00:31:47)
Rob Bell's Abstract "Elvis", Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 2, 2008
This show continues the critique of Rob Bell's book, Velvet Elvis. We discuss Rob Bell's leap of faith, semantic mysticism, and his claim that man is the object of God's faith.
MP3 (duration 00:32:34)
Rob Bell's Abstract "Elvis", Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 26, 2008
This show critiques Rob Bell's book, Velvet Elvis. We explain how Bell denies the principle of Scripture alone, puts the church above Scripture, claims that the Bible is paradox and mystery, and that his "Elvis" is abstract and could look like anything.
MP3 (duration 00:29:38)
Redefining Christianity - Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement Interview
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Ingrid Schlueter
Broadcast Monday, May 19, 2008
Ingrid Schlueter interviews Pastor Bob DeWaay on the VCY America radio show Crosstalk. They discuss the issues raised in his book that describes the problems with the Purpose Driven movement.
MP3 (duration 00:47:31)
Contending for the Faith, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jan Markell
Broadcast Monday, April 28, 2008
This is a recording of a live radio show were Pastor Bob DeWaay was a guest on Jan Markell's Understanding the Times. Jan and I discuss the important topic of contending for the faith in these days of deception.
MP3 (duration 00:21:10)
Contending for the Faith, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Jan Markell
Broadcast Monday, April 21, 2008
This is a recording of a live radio show were Pastor Bob DeWaay was a guest on Jan Markell's Understanding the Times. Jan and I discuss the important topic of contending for the faith in these days of deception.
MP3 (duration 00:27:11)
The Foreknowledge of God
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 14, 2008
This program shows that the Bible does teach God's exhaustive foreknowledge of all things. We interact with current teachings that deny God's foreknowledge and show them to be unbiblical.
MP3 (duration 00:25:39)
Does God Cause Evil?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brannon Howse
Broadcast Monday, December 24, 2007
This show is a recording of a live radio broadcast in which Brannon Howse of Worldview Weekend interviews Bob DeWaay about God's relationship to evil in the world. Some of the more difficult issues and questions in the Bible are addressed and answered.
MP3 (duration 00:39:33)
Are Christians Cursed?
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 17, 2007
Faith teacher Marilyn Hickey teaches that many Christians are cursed and need her teachings to break the curses over their lives. We show that this teaching is unbiblical and how the Bible grants assurance of being blessed to those who believe the Gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:25:39)
Running Against the Wind, Part 16
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, November 5, 2007
Brian and Bob discuss the Emerging Church movement, how mysticism has become the new spirituality in many churches, and how some Emerging Church leaders use the same arguments against Christianity that Brian used when he was a New Age advocate.
MP3 (duration 00:32:18)
Running Against the Wind, Part 15
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 29, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn expose the dangers of mystical spirituality by examining the radical teachings of Thomas Keating, Wayne Teasdale, Alan Jones, and others. They promote unity with other religions through "Interspirituality."
MP3 (duration 00:32:37)
Running Against the Wind, Part 14
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 22, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 14 we warn about the dangers of altered states of consciousness and show that contemplative prayer creates the same altered states that Eastern meditation does.
MP3 (duration 00:32:59)
Running Against the Wind, Part 13
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 15, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 13 we discuss the teachings of Brennan Manning, the problems of the Kundalini effect, and how contemplative prayer is not Christian prayer as defined in the Bible.
MP3 (duration 00:31:22)
Running Against the Wind, Part 12
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 8, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 12 we discuss cataphatic prayer, the use of the imagination, the danger of another Jesus, spiritual directors, and the problem of syncretism with Eastern religions.
MP3 (duration 00:33:39)
Running Against the Wind, Part 11
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, October 1, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 11 we warn people about Richard Foster's teachings about breath prayer, centering prayer, contemplative prayer, and a renamed version of New Age Astral Projection.
MP3 (duration 00:32:31)
Running Against the Wind, Part 10
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 24, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 10 we discuss lectio divina, contemplative prayer, the desert fathers, and Thomas Merton, showing how mysticism has entered the church.
MP3 (duration 00:33:56)
Running Against the Wind, Part 9
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 17, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn discuss the teachings found in popular New Age books such as Embraced by the Light and Conversations with God and how Oprah Winfrey's popular talk show has promoted New Age books.
MP3 (duration 00:30:25)
Running Against the Wind, Part 8
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 10, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 8 we discuss the New Age/postmodern view of truth as personal, subjective, not absolute and how destructive this thinking is.
MP3 (duration 00:32:25)
Running Against the Wind, Part 7
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, September 3, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 7 we discuss various New Age practices such as astrology, channeling, aura reading, Yoga, and guided imagery.
MP3 (duration 00:33:34)
Running Against the Wind, Part 6
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 27, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn discuss key New Age beliefs such as: "all paths lead to God"; "truth is personal and private"; "experience takes priority over logic"; and "to use logic and reason to analyze religious ideas is against their religion."
MP3 (duration 00:30:43)
Running Against the Wind, Part 5
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 20, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 5 Brian shares the story of his conversion and how God used evidence for the reliability of Scripture to bring him to Christ.
MP3 (duration 00:28:09)
Running Against the Wind, Part 4
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 13, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 4 we discuss Brian's experiences with spirit guides. We show that it was the fact that these experiences were real and "worked" that made them so deceptive.
MP3 (duration 00:30:10)
Running Against the Wind, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, August 6, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. In part 3 we trace Brian's movement from the Unity Church, to astral projection, to psychic readings, all of which taught the lie that "all paths lead to God."
MP3 (duration 00:30:24)
Running Against the Wind, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 30, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind. Part 2 deals with various practices and teachings Brian was exposed to while in the New Age movement.
MP3 (duration 00:32:11)
Running Against the Wind, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Brian Flynn
Broadcast Monday, July 23, 2007
Pastor Bob DeWaay interviews Brian Flynn about his book Running Against the Wind--The Transformation of a New Age Medium and His Warning to the Church. Part 1 deals with Brian's early life as a Roman Catholic, disillusionment, and an occult doorway.
MP3 (duration 00:33:09)
False Prophets
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 11, 2007
This program examines the claims of contemporary prophets who give predictive prophecies. We show the fallacies of those who wrongly predict the future but still claim to be true prophets, demonstrating that such claims are unbiblical.
MP3 (duration 00:24:23)
The Gospel to Mars Hill
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 14, 2007
In this program we show that there is an important distinction between how we take the gospel into the public arena and what we allow in the church by examining the differences between Paul's practices in Acts and what he disallowed in Galatia.
MP3 (duration 00:32:09)
Why Icons Cannot Preach the Gospel
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 7, 2007
It is common for those who promote postmodern spirituality, like the Emergent Church, to claim that words and propositional truth claims cannot convey meaning cross culturally. We show that their substitute for words--Icons--cannot preach the gospel.
MP3 (duration 00:30:27)
The Imaginary Eschatology of the Emerging Church
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 30, 2007
Postmodern theology expresses a distain for propositional truth, spoken by God, using words that are meaningful to God and man. One consequence is the creation of a theology from one's own imagination which some leaders of the Emergent Church have done.
MP3 (duration 00:31:44)
When the World Determines the Message of the Church
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 23, 2007
Damage is done to the church's message when desire to be "relevant" takes precedent over Biblical truth. We trace the history of this problem from the modernist controversy of the early 20th century all the way to the current seeker sensitive movement.
MP3 (duration 00:27:00)
A 1500 Dollar Cat or An Apostle
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 16, 2007
The following problems with the apostle and prophet movment are discussed: the teachings of the Latter Rain Movement, allegorical interpretation of Scripture, self-referential authority, and five simultaneous but incompatible claimed "Reformations."
MP3 (duration 00:24:09)
Azusa Street Hall of Shame
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, April 2, 2007
The Azusa Street Centennial celebration of 2006 featured speakers who hold unbiblical doctrines. Bob DeWaay gives evidence from Acts 20 that Christian leaders are accountable to guard the flock against wolves, not pay them to speak.
MP3 (duration 00:27:44)
Means of Grace, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 12, 2007
This show discusses the Reformation definition of a true church, which is one where the Word of God is purely taught and heard. The "means of grace" are the central focus of such a church.
MP3 (duration 00:30:56)
Means of Grace, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, March 5, 2007
God has determined the means He ordains whereby people will be converted and sanctified. These "means of grace" should be, but often are not, the central focus of the church. This program explains the issues.
MP3 (duration 00:28:10)
Led by the Spirit, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, January 1, 2007
This program discusses Romans 8:14 showing that all true Christians are led by the Spirit. We refute false elitist interpretations that claim only certain Christians know how to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
Led by the Spirit, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, December 25, 2006
This program discusses Romans 8:14 in the light of its context in Romans 8. We show that being led by the Spirit means being carried to glory, not "given subjective revelation."
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
Emergent Delusion, Part 3
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, September 4, 2006
This series examines the beliefs of a new movement in Christianity called The Emerging Church. We critique the theology of its key founder, Brian McLaren and show that at its heart, it is "escape from reason" and thereby escape from Biblical authority.
MP3 (duration 00:23:22)
Emergent Delusion, Part 2
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 28, 2006
This series examines the beliefs of a new movement in Christianity called The Emerging Church. We critique the theology of its key founder, Brian McLaren and show that at its heart, it is "escape from reason" and thereby escape from Biblical authority.
MP3 (duration 00:20:24)
Emergent Delusion, Part 1
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, August 21, 2006
This series examines the beliefs of a new movement in Christianity called The Emerging Church. We critique the theology of its key founder, Brian McLaren and show that at its heart, it is "escape from reason" and thereby escape from Biblical authority.
MP3 (duration 00:26:13)
God's Truth
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, July 24, 2006
This program defends the validity of God's truth in an age that has given up hope for knowing truth. We explain the various ways "post-modernity" has been given over to despair in regard to knowing the truth and provide a Biblical alternative.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
Sanctification: Christ is Savior and Lord
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, June 5, 2006
This program examines the "Lordship Salvation" issue. We show from the Scriptures that for all true Christians Jesus is Savior and Lord.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
Bob DeWaay Interview for PZ Radio's Apostasy Now
Presented by Ray Gano of Prophezine
Broadcast Friday, May 26, 2006
Ray Gano of Prophezine (www.prophezine.com) interviews Pastor Bob DeWaay, author of "Redefining Christianity," on a special PZ Radio series called Apostasy Now. Pastor DeWaay is one of four speakers interviewed.
MP3 (duration 00:45:12)
Why the Church Lacks Discernment
Presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel
Broadcast Monday, May 15, 2006
This program warns against trends in the modern church that allow many erroneous teachings to assault the minds of Christians. We show that subjectivism has become a doorway for false beliefs and practices in modern evangelicalism.
MP3 (duration 00:26:00)
 
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