Being Born Again

Jesus says that we be born again to be saved. But what does ‘being born again’ actually mean? How are we actually saved? Do we just shake the preacher’s hand and repeat the saying, “I believe that Jesus is my personal lord and savior”? Or is it more than that? What about baptism? Is it an outward show of one’s new found life in Christ? Or is it more than that? Is faith alone enough to get into Heaven? We cover all these questions and MUCH more in todays’ episode.

Verses Covered: 

1 Corinthians 15:21-22, John 3:1-8, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 2:1-4,36-39,41, 8:5-6,12-17, 10:44-48, 19:1-6, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Luke 13:23-24, James 2:14-26, Hebrews 11:1-7,24-28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 John 5:1-6

Original Air Date: February 14, 2019

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Being Born Again Pt. 2

This is a continuation of last week’s episode. We covered what it actually means to be born again. Jesus says that baptism in Jesus’ name and getting the gift of the Holy Ghost is necessary for salvation. Many peoples’ rebuttal will be the thieves on the cross. Jesus said He’d see them in heaven. However, the thieves were not baptized. Many people will say that this, along with many other reasons, makes baptism unnecessary for salvation. But this is not true. This episode answers that question and many more. Be blessed!

Verses Covered: John 3:5, 19:31-37, Acts 2:1-4,38, 8:5,12,14-17, 10:44-48, 11:1-4,15, 19:1-3,5, Luke 23:39-43, Hebrews 9:16-22, 1 Corinthians 10:1-2, 14:21-22, Exodus 21:1-3, 22:1-2, 23:1, 24:3-8, Isaiah 28:11-12

Original Air Date: February 21, 2019

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Black History

This was the last day in February 2019, so we thought we’d discuss something from black history. A lot of African Americans want to point the finger at the white man and say that slavery is their fault. We, as people, tend to look any and everywhere, except the Bible, for answers. Who sold who into slavery? We take a deep dive into the Bible to answer this question and many more. Be blessed.

Verses Covered: Song of Solomon 1:1,5-6, Proverbs 4:5-7, Numbers 12:1-8,10, 14:1-11

Original Air Date: February 28, 2019

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Love Thy Neighbor

Compassion leads to an action. But We look at it as just a word. Jesus says to love your neighbor as yourself. According to the dictionary, a neighbor is someone who lives next door to you. But who really is your neighbor? We answer this question and many more in today’s episode. Be blessed!

Verses Covered: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:15-18, 1 Samuel 16:7, Mark 7:14-23, 1 Corinthians 14:25, Psalms 51:8-10

Original Air Date: March 7, 2019

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The Power of God’s Word

We, as people, sometimes don't realize the power of God's word. We see this from the very beginning of time in Genesis. All God has to do is speak it, and it will happen. We look at God’s word as less than the words of our family, friends, and sometimes even our enemies. Let's look into the Bible and see just how powerful His word is and why we should take His word over anyone else's.

Verses Covered: John 1:1, 10:35, 12:48, Genesis 1:1-11,21-22,26-27, Matthew 8:5-8,13, 22:29, Romans 1:16, Mark 4:30-32, 2 Kings 6:15-17

Original Air Date: March 14, 2019

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What Hast Thou Done?

Many of us do things and don’t understand the repercussions of some of our actions. In this episode we discuss the New Zealand shooting where this guy mass-murdered about 50 people and injured around 20 more. This lead us to take it all the way back to the beginning in the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve committed the first sin.  They did not understand the seriousness of their actions. They did not know how much trouble they were about to bring into the world. Let’s take a look and see.

Verses Mentioned: Genesis 3:1-13,21, Acts 1:7-8, 2:38, Luke 13:23-24, Matthew 7:13-15

Questions asked during this live stream:

1. @51:29 Did God already know Adam and Eve would eat of the tree? Why’d He even put it there? If so, why not remove it and remove the temptations?
2. @1:14:48 - Why doesn’t the younger generation like church and choose to stay away from it? Some say the church is so judgmental. What do you guys think?
3. @1:21:01 - If someone dies and other people say, “They’re in a better place”, what if that place is in hell?
4. @1:38:52 - How many times can you repent and still do sinful things?

Original Air Date: March 21, 2019

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Joy Cometh in the Morning

Trouble don’t last always! There is always a reason to be joyful in the Lord. Just knowing that we don’t have to spend an eternity separated from God is reason enough to be joyful! Christ has come down and died for our sins so WE can have the RIGHT to be saved. He is the author and finisher of our faith. In this evening’s episode, we discuss a few of the many reasons to be joyful in the Lord. Y’all be blessed!

Focus Verse: Psalms 30:5

All Verses Covered: Psalms 30:3-5, Luke 2:8-11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 21:1,4

Original Air Date: March 28, 2019

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Getting Your Wings

Whether on social media, news outlets, or at funerals, when someone dies, I’m sure we’ve all seen that that person has “gotten their wings”. What does this actually mean? Do we get our wings after we die? Or do we get them while we’re still here on earth? We answer this question and many more in today’s episode. Hope everyone enjoys it! Be blessed!

Focus Verse: Psalms 55:5

All Verses Covered: Psalms 55:6, Luke 3:21-22, Ephesians 3:14-16, Isaiah 40:29-31, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Acts 1:4-5,8, 2:1-4, 8:5,12-16, 10:1-2,44-47, 11:4-10,12-15, 19:1-6, 22:12-13,16, Matthew 28:19, John 3:1-5

Original Air Date: April 4th, 2019

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A Blood Transfusion

We all know that whenever we need a blood transfusion, we need someone else’s blood. Something spiritual happens when we go down into the water (baptism) and pick up the name of Jesus. A blood transfusion happens. This is something super spiritual. In this evening’s episode, we’re going to discuss how water and blood are connected. We all can have joy in the midst of the storm. Enjoy, and be blessed!

Focus Verse: John 5:2

All Verses Covered: John 5:2-8, 19:34, Exodus 7:19-20, 14:21, Luke 22:44, Acts 2:38, 5:28, 8:12, 22:16, Hebrews 9:22, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Colossians 2:12, 1 John 5:5-8

Original Air Date: April 11, 2019

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Answering Your Questions!

Right as we signed off from airing ‘A Blood Transfusion’, we noticed we missed a question that one of our viewers asked. We went live again to answer that question and many more to come in this follow-up episode to A Blood Transfusion. Hopefully, the answers will help you as well! Enjoy, and be blessed!

Questions asked during this live stream:

1. @0:44 - How do you get water baptized and how do you receive the Holy Ghost?
   1. Acts 8:12-14, 10:44-47, Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:21-22, Luke 3:21-22
2. @14:51 - How do you guys feel about this generation and the church? 
3. @18:09 - How do you propose we reach [this generation] and get them to understand the importance of a relationship with God?
4. @38:51 - How can I get closer to [God]? I’m human and mess up and feel guilty. But, how can I, as a person, get closer and let Him in?
   1. Revelation 3:20, Acts 19:1-6
5. @54:38 - What about when you feel you have reached the bottom and God has left you? How do you get the faith and belief back?
6. @1:20:44 - Temptation. How can you avoid it?
   1. Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13

All Verses Covered: Acts 1:6-8, 2:1-4,38-40, 8:12-14, 10:44-47, 19:1-6, Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 4:21-22, 10:13, Luke 3:21-22, Proverbs 30:12, Revelation 3:20, John 3:3-8, 1 John 4:4

Original Air Date: April 11, 2019

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