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Join us for a daily podcast going through the Key Chapters of the Bible! Pastor Russ explains each chapter and how it fits into God's message for us today. You can start today, or jump back to Genesis and catch up! Don't forget to subscribe!
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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What goes into being devoted to Christ? Today, we start the book of Philippians, which is ultimately about peace and joy among the brethren, but we see that this begins first with a mindset of devotion to Jesus. So, please join us as we begin this joyful study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To …
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When we surrender our life to Christ, we join an ongoing battle of eternal consequence. Today, we look at the landscape of this battlefield and see how we defeat the enemy. Join us for this important episode studying this important passage! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated pod…
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The Gospel Changes Everything... from how we speak, to our relationships, to our life choices. Today, we continue our study in Ephesians, looking at how Ephesians 5 builds on the previous chapter's content and shows how we are to live in light of the Gospel. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazo…
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When God chooses a person to be His child, He also places them into a church family for ministry to them, and for them to provide ministry to others. Today we're looking at Ephesians 4 and see how God blesses us with gifts that we might all grow together in spiritual maturity and holiness. Join us for yet another exciting study in the Word of God! …
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Whenever anyone comes to faith in Christ, that is a direct work of God. It's a miracle by His doing! Today we're going to look at Ephesians 2 and see how God has done this work in Jews and Gentiles alike, to bring them all to one body, one building, built upon the cornerstone of Christ. Please join us in this important study of Ephesians 2! Check o…
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The power of the message of the Gospel is not just that we can be saved and brought into a reconciled relationship with God, it's that this was God's choice for us individually and that He chose us because He wanted us to receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places! So, today, we're studying Ephesians 1 and looking at the riches that Go…
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One of the most important spiritual principles is learning what it looks like to walk with God, and how to tell when we're not. Today we're studying Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit, and we'll see examine this important passage in light of the kind of life we're going to have when we're walking with the Lord. Join us as we study Galatians 5!…
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A Key answer that every Christian needs to know and understand is our relationship to the Old Testament law. Do we still follow the Old Testament? Why or why not? We'll tackle this challenging question as we study Paul's teachings to the Galatian churches on this very issue. Please join us as we study Galatians 3! Check out our Bible Study Guide on…
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The Christian Life is the crucified life... it's a life lived by faith, filled with Christ. And yet, what does this mean? Today, we're continuing our study in the Book of Galatians and now unpacking Paul's important teaching of what it means to be crucified with Christ, specifically how that related to his old life as a Jewish Pharisee. As we go th…
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There is no message more critical for us to understand than the Gospel. And yet, it's also so easy to misunderstand. Today, we start our study in the Book of Galatians, and we see the narrow path of the Gospel and what we're it means to be rescued and what we've been rescued from. Join us in for this important study! Check out our Bible Study Guide…
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Every one of us has probably come to passages that at first glance don't seem very relevant to our lives. We know we're supposed to read them, and we grit and bear it, but when we finish, we don't know what to do with what we've just read. 1st Corinthians 16 might be one of those kinds of passages, and so in today's episode, we use 1st Corinthians …
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What should be the core message of the church and how should that change how we live? Today we'll work through these questions as we work through 1st Corinthians 15. This is an exciting chapter with several difficult verses, but we'll try to address them and emerge from this study more devoted to living for Christ and His future kingdom. Please joi…
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The topic of the Gift of Tongues is mysterious and controversial and often misunderstood. And yet the Bible is quite clear about what the Gift of Tongues is and how it should be used. So, today we're looking at 1st Corinthians 14 where Paul corrects the Corinthians and explains what the true gift of tongues is. This is a longer podcast, but it's ne…
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God has made all of us to want to know, live and experience love. The question is, what does this look like and how do we live it? Today we're studying some of the most profound words ever written on love and we'll see how this love is the overflow of our relationship with the God of love. Join us as we dive into the love of 1st Corinthians 13! Che…
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One of the most exciting realities of the Christian life is that we have an opportunity to do things that last for eternity. Today, as we dive into 1st Corinthians 12, we'll see that the Lord gives every born-again believer spiritual gifting to have a role in God's work in and through His church. Join us as we discuss this important passage for our…
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Our world is filled with all kinds of traditions... some are of the Lord and some are of our culture. Should we adopt them? Well, today we'll study 1st Corinthians 11 and see that it's not always a straight-forward "yes" or "no". Join us as we study this challenging passage from God's Word to us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters …
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As we grow in Christ, a key part of maturing is being willing and able to look at our life and make changes to how we live based on what is best for others. This is not always easy, but we have the Lord's grace to help us. Today we'll unpack 1st Corinthians 10 to study Paul's final discussion on learning to work through our disagreements in light o…
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When we consider our life and the choices we make for how we're going to live and spend our time, how often do we consider the Gospel? Today, as we study 1st Corinthians 9, we'll see that not only is the Gospel worth every sacrifice we might make, but some of those sacrifices might be to help a brother or sister grow in Christ. Join us as we contin…
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The Christian life is meant to be lived out in the context of the spiritual community of the church. Yet, as we interact with one another, invariably, we will disagree. Sometimes those disagreements are over convictions and matters of the conscience. Today, as we study 1st Corinthians 8, we'll see that there are several key principles that go into …
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People have many questions about marriage, especially when it comes to getting married, staying married, and what to do when things go sideways. Today we're looking at 1st Corinthians 7. This is a challenging chapter but one that is filled with key principles for purity and perseverance in the home. Join us for our study in this important section o…
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The Bible says much about what it means to be going to heaven, but is also talks about what it means to be living like we're heading towards Hell. Today, as we work through 1st Corinthians 6, we'll find that Paul gives several instructions for life in Christ, but he also gives some characteristics of those who do not have life in Christ. Join us as…
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The tragic reality is that sometimes sin comes into the church. The good news is that God has given us a way to handle it that often resolves the problem and glorifies Him. Today we'll learn about God's ways of dealing with sin in the church and how to glorify Him in the midst of it. Join us in this study of the Key Chapters of God's Word! Check ou…
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So, most of us are looking to grow in our knowledge of God's Word, and many of us ARE teachers of God's Word. The question is, what makes for a good teacher? The answer may surprise us. Today, as we study 1st Corinthians 4 we'll see the mindset and calling of teachers of God's Word. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Av…
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The Christian life is supposed to be one of following Jesus and having Him work in us and through us, but sometimes we get sidelined in that work. Today, we'll look at 1st Corinthians 3 and see how the Corinthian Church was distracted from Christ and ultimately distracted from His eternal work. Join us as we continue our study in this important boo…
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Why do some people mature in Christ and some don't? Often it's related to a mindset. Today we'll look at 1st Corinthians 2 and we'll see the mindset Paul told the Corinthians they needed to have before they heard God's message. We'll find that this is the same mindset we need to have today for us to mature in the Lord! Join us in today's study in 2…
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Disputes happen, but how do we handle them? Today as we start our study in 1st Corinthians 1, we're going to see Paul's letter to this church struggling with disunity, and how Paul calls them to unite around the cross. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website …
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Romans 16 contains Paul's final words to the church of Rome where Paul gives personal comments to specific people. The thing is, much of the comments are confusing to us. In today's podcast, we'll explain the chapter and also talk about how to handle passages where we may have lost the original historical context. Join us as we finish up the book o…
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A key aspect of spiritual maturity is coming to the point where we're willing and able to make changes in our life for the benefit of others. Today, as we continue our study in Romans 15, Paul shows us how Christlike love might call us to give up personal things that we might benefit others. This is a key spiritual step for us all! Check out our Bi…
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There will be times when we don't agree with a fellow believer. How should we handle those situations? Well, today we're going to look at Romans 14 where Paul addresses disagreements over the law and we'll find principles that are just as relevant today. Join us in this practical study in how to have harmony among Christ's people. Check out our Bib…
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What is the Christian's responsibility to the government? How about taxes? What if that government is unjust? We'll tackle these questions as we look at Paul's instructions in regarding the Christian's responsibility to the government. Join us in this important and timely discussion! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! A…
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We all get sluggish in our walk with the Lord, and Romans 12 not only presents the path of godliness, but it also gives us a number of areas we can check for our spiritual health. Romans 12 is a wonderful chapter and we hope you join us for this important study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To…
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What is God's plan for Israel? We'll tackle this controversial topic in today's podcast on Romans 11 and we'll find that, that indeed, God does have a plan for the Children of Israel in the future, and He is even working among them today. Join us for this important study in Romans 11. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! …
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The Gospel is the most beautiful message ever heard! It's the message of God's love, what He has done to save us, and how He invites us to be sharers in His kingdom. Join us today as we study Romans 10 and the proclamation of this beautiful message throughout the world! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Am…
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Paul is no stranger to controversy and as we turn to Romans 9 we'll study his highly controversial teaching on God's Sovereignty over salvation through the lens of God's plan for the Jews. This is a key chapter, and a difficult chapter, but one that is filled with truths that we can embrace and praise God for. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Gui…
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We often struggle with how to understand what God is doing in our times of pain and suffering. Today as we continue our study in Romans 8, we'll see that God has a plan for all that we go through... that we might be the "first fruits" for the world to see of the transformation He will one day produce in this world. Join us for this important study!…
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Every believer needs to know how to have victory over sin. To this point, today we're studying the first half of Romans 8 to see how the Holy Spirit crucifies our sin that we might have victory. Join us for this vital study in this vital passage! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicat…
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If we are new creations in Christ, why do we still sin? We'll answer that question in today's study of Romans 7 and begin to unpack God's method of giving us victory over sin through the Holy Spirit. Join us in this encouraging chapter that helps us see why we still sin even as we are new in Christ. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapte…
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As we have been working through the Book of Romans, we have seen that God wants to give us His righteousness. Today we learn that this righteous includes a new life in Christ that is no longer enslaved to sin. And this new life changes everything! Join us in this important study in this Key Chapter of the Bible! Check out our Bible Study Guide on t…
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How do we have peace with God and what does this even mean? Today we continue our study in the Book of Romans and we turn to Romans 5 which lays out how we have been with God through being justified by faith. Join us for this important study in the Word of God! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To …
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We are continuing this crucial study in this profound book, and in today's episode, we unpack Romans 4 and Paul's explanation of how it is that we receive righteousness by faith. Join us for this challenging and edifying study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website …
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As we've been working through the Book of Romans, we've had to reckon with Paul's case that we're all sinners before God. Now we turn to Romans 3 and Paul begins to lay out the righteousness that God gives us through faith in Jesus, the only righteousness that matters. Join us for this crucial study in God's Word! Check out our Bible Study Guide on…
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A common question that we might wonder about is: "What about the good people in other religions?" That's a common question and today Paul answers it in Romans 2. Join us in this important discussion! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episo…
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What is God's answer for the pain and suffering of this world? The Gospel! Today we start our study in Romans 1 and see the amazing gift that God has given us through His Son. The Book of Romans is a challenging study, but our time together will hopefully bring clarity to our understanding of this critical book. Join us! Check out our Bible Study G…
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Why do we call Christ's leaders pastors, elders and overseers; and what's the difference? What does an elder even do? Well, find out today in our study of Acts 20 as we see the kinds of leaders that the Lord appoints to lead His church and the things He calls them to do. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Avail…
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What if you were baptized as an unbeliever, should you be baptized once you trust in Christ? For that matter, what does repentance look like when you've committed your life to Christ? Today we'll look at these questions in our study of Acts 19 and the Revival in Ephesus. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Avail…
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Often, we want to share our faith, but we're not really sure what to say. Today, as we study Acts 17, we'll see Paul's message to the Athenians and how he unfolded God's Gospel to them. Join us in today's study as we grow in our understanding of how to explain the Gospel to those around us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Gen…
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Today in our study in Acts 16, we read about the Gospel's advance into Europe and how Satan opposes the work of God. Acts 16 gives us a window into how Satan will even use "truth" to try to undermine the work of God. Join us for this important and exciting study! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! T…
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When we read the Old Testament, we are going to have to ask the question: Does God want me to obey all of this too? Today, we'll look at that question as we study Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all ou…
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Our service to the Lord must be by His grace and today, in our study in Acts 14 and Paul's First Missionary Journey, we see God's grace strengthening he and Barnabas to be faithful with the Gospel of the Kingdom. Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to …
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As we continue in our daily study in the Key Chapters of the Bible, today we turn to Acts 13 which chronicles the journey of Paul and Barnabas with the Gospel. We'll talk about where they go and how God used them to proclaim His Gospel to the world. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see…
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