Author: S&P
Was Jesus Actually a Carpenter?
Was Jesus a Carpenter? We can look to the Gospel scripture to know the events and details of Jesus’ life and one verse in particular addresses whether Jesus was actually a carpenter. Mark 6:3 gives us the response by those in Jesus’ hometown when he returned to teach in the synagogue, “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? ...
What is Gehenna? Is it hell?
I have a book on hell coming out in June, titled What is Hell? You can pre-order the Kindle version on Amazon. Between now and then, I will be focusing my podcasts studies on some of the content from the book. We will look at the eight key terms that are often equated with hell, and about a dozen key passages that are thought to teach about hell. If you want to learn the truth about hell, and what...
What is the Romans Road to Salvation?
“The Romans Road is a sort of roadmap through various gospel truths that someone, years ago, put together by selecting key verses out of Romans,” Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You, said. Watch the full video of his explanation below. [embedded content] God’s plan for human salvation is communicated throughout the entirety of Scripture. The Romans Road to salvation is a collection of...
What is Sheol? Is it hell?
I have a book on hell coming out in June, titled What is Hell? You can pre-order the Kindle version on Amazon. You can also sign up to take my online course on hell. It covers the same topics as the book, but in audio teaching format: Go here to sign up for the “What is Hell?” online course. The course will be available in June when the book comes out. Between now and then, I will be focusing my p...
What are the Fruits of the Spirit? What is their Meaning and Purpose?
You may have heard about the fruit of the Spirit and wondered what it is and how it relates to being a Christian. In Galatians 5:22-23 Paul lists nine specific behaviors – love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control – that are the result of the work of the Holy Spirit in a Christian’s life. Where is the Phrase “Fruit of the Spirit” in the Bibl...
I interviewed Frank Viola about his book, ReGrace, and he accused me of heresy. 🤣🤣🤣 (He was joking. I think.)
This is a BONUS episode of my One Verse Podcast. In it, I interview best-selling author, Frank Viola, about his new book, ReGrace. This book shows how Christians can get along with each other, even when we disagree with one another. The book goes into some of the shocking and outrageous theological views that were held by several of the greatest Christians in history. This should not cause us to s...
Who Were the Nephilim in the Bible?
We know from Genesis 6:4 that Nephilim were the offspring of “the sons of God” and the “daughters of men.” When we discuss the details about the Nephilim in Christian circles today, there is always disagreement. Is there a correct answer to who exactly were the Nephilim? Scholars and theologians find this subject fascinating. Nephilim: Fallen Angels or Giants? The word Nephilim is found in the Bib...
What is Ash Wednesday? & Why Do Christians Celebrate It
Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him. Lent asks believers to set aside a time each year...
How can Christians find Fellowship? A discussion with Richard Jacobson (Hebrews 10:25)
Millions of Christians have questions about church and how to find true Christian fellowship. In this podcast interview, Richard Jacobson and Jeremy Myers discuss how to be the church and why Hebrews 10:25 does not teach that all Christians must attend a church service on Sunday morning. Church fellowship is critical, but there are a variety of ways God leads us to find this fellowship. Links ment...
What Is the Kingdom of God?
The Kingdom of God is mentioned through the Old and New Testament of the Bible. As a Christian, it’s important to understand the meaning behind this phrase that is often confusing for many Christians and non-Christians. If someone asked you what the kingdom of God meant, would you know how to answer them? Let’s take a look at the original Greek and Hebrew meaning of the phrase, the different phras...
Do you ever feel like an outcast? Listen to this discussion about Mark 1:40-45 with Eric Nevins
I sat down with Eric Nevins today to discuss Mark 1:40-45, a passage where Jesus interacts with a leper. If you have ever felt like an outcast, or that people reject and despise you, you will really enjoy this discussion of the interaction between Jesus and the leper in Mark 1:40-45. If you have a podcast and want to “trade” interviews, you can contact me here and join Eric’s Christian Podcast Ass...
Christian Woman from Sudan Kidnapped and tortured in Egypt Highlights Convert Pressures
abducted and tortured A Christian mother from Sudan had deep cause for worry November last year once her Muslim brother visited her church in Cairo, Egypt with a photograph of her husband andasked members if they knew his whereabouts. Muslim extremists from Sudan had abducted and tortured her but 2 years earlier in Cairo, and that they threatened to kill her husband and girl if she refused to come...
