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Satan the... Synecdoche? | Understanding Satan #7

If Satan's very nature makes him incapable of things like whispering lies into our minds or personally attacking thousands of people at once, what do we make of the verses that imply we need to watch out for his attacks? This episode digs in to a part of language we use every day that can help us better distinguish between the being known as Satan and the world system he's responsible for.

Scripture Used: Matthew 4:13-16; Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 27:46; Psalm 22; Matthew 12:22-26; 1 Thessalonians 2:18; Acts 7:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:5; James 4:1-10; James 1:13-14; James 3:14-16

Satan Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oAvNLE5030_XWDG9oWCKfB4aMbXMUbh 

Song of Songs for Singles: https://a.co/d/cF5K9Jf

Theology with Chris Lenoir: https://youtube.com/@theologywithchrislenoir?si=s2uMfl4BpLB2cA-O

Thinklings Podcast: https://thinklingspodcast.com/category/podcast/

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
6:47 Modern synecdoches
9:26 Biblical synecdoches
25:38 Satan as a synecdoche

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Bible Reading While Suffering | Embracing Grace #4

When suffering, sometimes we go into "survival mode" and set aside may important things in our lives. Sometimes, we wonder if we should bother reading the Bible when it's too difficult. This episode helps you think through how we should understand the effects of suffering on our Bible reading, how to be on guard against the deceptiveness of our flesh, and how to rejoice in giving God everything we have in our daily devotions (especially when we don't have much to give). 

Scripture Used: Psalm 34

Conscience book: https://a.co/d/bGNjmOB

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Is It Wrong to Want Healing? | Embracing Grace #3

If we believe in a good and sovereign God, are we wrong to want Him to heal us? Can we over-emphasize our desire to be healed? How can we find a good balance? This episode digs in to a question many people may not think to ask, but it is an important question to answer for those who do ask it.

Scripture Used: Matthew 6:19-34

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God Commands Holiness, Not Healthiness | Embracing Grace #2

You'll often hear me say "God doesn't call us to be healthy, but He does call us to be holy." I know this will bother some people, especially those who have been exposed to the Prosperity Gospel. This episode focuses on what I've learned from God's word that makes me want sufferers to understand and embrace this important truth so that they can more fully glorify God, even in their pain.

Timestamps
 • 00:00 How We Think About Healing and Spiritual Growth
 • 5:48 I Put Health Before Holiness
 • 14:33 Is Healing Commanded? Expected?
 • 29:46 Is Holiness Commanded Without Healing?
 • 37:46 Put This Into Action

Scripture Used: 1 Timothy 5:23, Philippians 4:10-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 1 Peter 1:14-19, Galatians 5:22-25

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Embracing Grace: My Chronic Pain & Why I'm Making This Series

This first episode of my new series introduces you to my pain journey and why this series exists. 

Timestamps
 • 00:00 Intro
 • 1:06 My Pain Journey
 • 10:43 Why Make This Series?
 • 13:58 What to Expect
 • 15:13 Final Stuff

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How We Reacted to the Divine Council Worldview

The Divine Council Worldview doesn't just affect how we read the Bible; it changes our lives. So why do so many people (including me!) react so poorly when we first encounter it? And does it really matter if we embrace it?

I sat down with my good friend, Chris Lenoir, to discuss those very questions. 

My Satan series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oAvNLE5030_XWDG9oWCKfB4aMbXMUbh&si=XT_yZos_HrViFV7_ 

Chris's Angelology series (subscribe while you're there!): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUWh2PtaHWAmiuJj-TSmdANjN9O6pGgDT&si=gzkPzKRFFU7aLRum 

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:07 Briefly explaining the Divine Council Worldview
08:18 How we’ve seen people react
12:58 How Chris first reacted
15:00 How Ray first reacted
18:06 Why Ray changed his mind
20:11 Why Chris changed his mind
20:53 The influence of Christian Tradition
27:35 Does DCW remove God’s sovereignty?
33:27 How DCW has changed our lives
34:09 Ray and spiritual warfare
36:42 Chris and spiritual warfare
39:25 Ray understanding Jesus as “King of Kings”
41:38 Chris embracing his heavenly citizenship
44:21 This stuff matters

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How Do We Read and Study the Bible? (Simple Systematic Theology #1)

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How do we read and study the Bible? What's the difference between the two? Are there things we should avoid when reading the Bible?

This episode takes a first step in exploring Systematic Theology. If we want to have a biblical worldview, we must know what the Bible says and means. That means we must read the Bible for what it is: a divinely inspired historical document.

Read the Text Version: https://onwardinthefaith.com/how-do-we-read-and-study-the-bible-simple-systematic-theology-chapter-1/

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What Is Systematic Theology? (Simple Systematic Theology #0)

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10:27 Content

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Summary

Many Christians know what they believe but struggle to explain why. Others may face a crisis when they realize some of their deeply-held beliefs conflict with other things they believe are true.

This series is for Christians who want to gain a full, consistent understanding of what God's word says about all areas of the Christian life and the world we live in.

This video breaks down the meaning of "Systematic Theology" into simple, approachable concepts. Not sure what "systematic theology" is? Then this video is for you! Join me as we begin a series designed to give you a solid foundation for your faith.

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Joy in Christ and Glory for Christ... with 1 Peter 1:8--9 (Study 1 Peter With Me #4)

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Peter pivots from the bigger of our hope in Christ and commends his audience for loving Jesus even though they've never seen Him. Dig in with me as we see the practical results of an eternal mindset and understand the purpose of the "inexpressible joy" Christ gives us.

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My Best Advice for Christian Parents With Kids in Public School

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Sending a child to public school creates unique challenges for parents. In this episode, I give my single best piece of parenting advice for Christian parents who send their children to public school: Pretend you're sending them to a Muslim school. Join me as I explain this crazy advice and give some practical tips to encourage parents as they intentionally disciple their children.

 

Articles mentioned:

The Most Important Parenting Question I Ask Myself: https://onwardinthefaith.com/the-most-important-parenting-question-i-ask-myself/

3 Signs of Consumer Christianity: https://onwardinthefaith.com/3-signs-of-consumer-christianity/

How Disney Undermines the Family: https://onwardinthefaith.com/death-and-buffoonery-disneys-cash-cow/

How to Glorify God with Your Time: https://onwardinthefaith.com/how-to-glorify-god-with-your-time/

 

00:00 Intro

1:00 The Advice

1:14 Religious Schools in Disguise

15:00 Practical Advice

15:57 Recognize the path they’re trained to follow

17:56 Be as spiritually mature as you’d like them to be

21:24 Build trust, be intentional, ask meaningful questions, and invest in their lives

28:40 Identify time thieves

38:25 Establish their identity in their local church

51:05 Closing thoughts

 

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