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Paul explains that we can't be separated from God. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-8-part-2

Paul begins to offer the solution to sin and death Episode Notes at: https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-8-part-1-no-condemnation

Paul continues his synopsis of the first five chapters of Romans so that we might be able to access the solutions he begins to offer in Chapter 8 Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/31-romans-7-a-new-law The stream went down in the middle of the broadcast so bear with that while it reconnects

A brief explanation of Diwali vs Monotheism Monotheism Isaiah 44:6 ESV Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Deuteronomy 4:35 ESV To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord is God; there is no other besides him. Isaiah 43:10 ESV “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. Isaiah 45:5 ESV I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God John 17:3 ESV And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. Ephesians 4:6 ESV One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 1 Timothy 1:17 ESV To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

In Romans Chapter 6 Paul stresses his case that we are dead to sin and should no longer walk in it. Show notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/30-romans-6-dead-man-walking

The second half of Romans is one of the most difficult sections of the entire Bible. I do my best to unpack it. Episode Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/29-romans-5-part-2

28 - Romans 5 - Part 1 In the first half of Romans 5, Paul expands upon justification by faith and imputed righteousness. Notes are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/romans-5-part-1 #Jesus #bibleverse #sacrifice #christianity #bible #biblestudy #salvation #faith #charismatic #healing #sin #grace #spirituality #BibleVisuals

Chapter 4 of Romans continues Paul's exposition of the necessity of faith over works for salvation. Show notes are at thefootlight.com/post/27-romans-chapter-4

Romans 3 continues Paul's indictment of the Jewish Christians in Rome. I'll unpack the first part of Chapter 3 in this episode.

The second half of Romans 3 offers insight into the solution for the indictment Paul has offered in the first half of the chapter. Notes for this lecture are available at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/26-romans-3-part-2

Are the Jews better than the Gentiles? Paul issues an indictment of the Jewish Church in Rome.

We will begin our verse by verse study of Romans. Today's lesson is a brief overview of the book and then verse by verse through the beginning of Chapter 1

Today's broadcast will be on the a summary of Calvinism. After spending 5 weeks on a detailed study, this is a one episode summary of Reformed Theology and the challenges it poses. Notes are at: https://www.thefootlight.com/post/22-can-the-future-be-changed-god-s-sovereignty-vs-man-s-free-will-part-6

Here are the audience questions for today's broadcast: 1. Pat: do you really believe that two penguins walked all the way from Antartica to get on the ark? 2. Carl: Hi. Do you know who the Mystery Babylon in the book of Revelation is referring to” 3. Anonymous: I get really scared sometimes. Does God leave us? I'm very scared if the unpardonable sin. I think I might have religious OCD. I get these really bad thoughts about God and Jesus. I've been crying very much lately and sometimes feel alone. Do you have any advice? 4. Tatee: What do you say about the tithe? 5. Chad: a big glaring error is in genesis on the third day god created plants and trees and on the fourth day it created the sun and moon. The sun formed billions of years before plants and trees. 6. Dan: Why do Christians misunderstand that praying for someone without consent is a form of spiritual violation to those if non-Christian faith, and can even be a form of abuse or harassment to those that ARE Christian? 7. Bret: Where in the Bible does it say that life begins at conception? Jesus never said anything about it, and it can't be Old Testament, because in the Jewish tradition, life begins with the first breath. 8. Kelly: Can you please point to where Jesus said to disallow poor and homeless people from sleeping on the steps of the church? If not why do so many churches have no-loitering rules that we all know are simply anti-homeless rules? 9. Scott: Is it true (as I've heard) that in the earliest known Greek gospels the text as written says that Jesus said at one point, "I am A son of God," but that this passage was later translated (read: changed) to say, "I am THE son of God." ?? 10. Jon: Did Santa Write the Bible?

20 - Challenges to the 5 Points of Calvinism (Cont) God’s Sovereignty vs Man’s Responsibility (Part 5) Today we will examine the bible case against Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and Persistence of the Saints. *Was the Cross for everyone or just for some? *Can man resist God? *Once saved, always saved? Notes for todays show are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/20-challenges-to-the-5-points-cont

Today we will examine the bible case against Total Depravity and Unconditional Election (Part 4) of a Series called God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility. We will examine Predestination vs Free Will. Notes for todays show are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/challenges-to-the-5-points

18 – God’s Sovereignty vs Man’s Responsibility (Part 3) Does God Intervene in the World? Do we have reason to believe that we make choices when God has declared so much to be predestined? Is Freewill an Illusion? Notes for todays show are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/18-does-god-intervene-in-the-world

This episode explores the differences between theologies of freewill vs theologies of predestination? Does God always get His way? Do we actually make any decisions or has God foreordained all? Notes for the show are at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/17-god-s-sovereignty-vs-man-s-free-will-part-2

How can God be in control of everything and know the future and yet still give us any freedom to choose our own path? How can he hold us responsible for choices we didn’t make? Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/16-god-s-sovereignty-vs-man-s-free-will-part-1

Part 2: Ministry Teaching ---Elders ---Role of Women Exhortation Giving Leadership Showing Mercy Identifying and Exercising your Gifts https://www.thefootlight.com/post/15-individual-gifts-part-2

Part 1: Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Healings Miracles Prophecy Discerning of Spirits Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/14-individual-gifts-part-1

Are the Spiritual Gifts for today? Why would the church still need them? What does the Bible have to say about this? Show notes and references at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/13-gifts-and-cessationism

Baptisms What is baptism about? Does it save a person? What kinds of baptisms are there? Join me to learn what the Bible has to say about Baptism https://www.thefootlight.com/post/12-baptisms

11 - In order to be Saved by Jesus there are some things that you must do. None of them are hard or inaccessable to anyone. I'll explain what the Bible actually says about this. Show notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/11-how-to-be-saved

Why does man need a Savior? Show Notes at https://www.thefootlight.com/post/10-sinful-man-needs-a-savior