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Many in this world claim to be Christians, but they hold to every standard except the one give to us by God. We believe that our standard should be the Bible. It is possible to be a pure new testament Christian, we just need God's word.
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Did Jesus build one church, or does the Bible authorize people to “join the church of their choice”? In this episode, we examine what Jesus and His apostles taught about the New Testament church, Christian unity, and denominational division.Ronnie Scherffius and David Johnson, instructors at the Texas School of Preaching, begin with Jesus’ statement in Matthew 16:18: “I will build My church.” The possessive expression “My church” identifies both ownership and authority—the church belongs to Christ.This study considers:• Why the church belongs to Christ• Why “church of Christ” describes the church belonging to Christ rather than a denominational organization• How the New Testament identifies the church as the body of Christ• Why “one body” means one church• Why Paul condemned division and the wearing of human religious names• Why the branches in John 15 are individual disciples, not denominations• What Jesus meant by “one fold and one shepherd”• How Jews and Gentiles were reconciled to God in one body• Why every religious plant not planted by God will be rooted up• How to identify the church revealed in the New TestamentThe question is not simply, “Which church do I prefer?” The question is, “Which church is described in the word of God?”SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED:Matthew 16:13–18Matthew 15:13Matthew 13Acts 2:38–47Acts 20:28Romans 111 Corinthians 1:9–131 Corinthians 12:12–20Ephesians 1:22–23Ephesians 2:12–16Ephesians 4:1–6Ephesians 5:23Titus 2:11–12John 10:14–16John 15:1–81 Peter 2:9Questions, comments, or suggested Bible topics may be sent to:biblical.christianity.podcast@gmail.comSubscribe to the Biblical Christianity Podcast for additional studies from the Scriptures, and share this episode with someone who is searching for the New Testament church.#BiblicalChristianity #OneChurch #ChurchOfChrist
Why are you a member of the church you attend? In this episode, we examine why religious identity must be based on Scripture rather than tradition, preference, or family history. We discuss Jesus as the builder, foundation, and head of the one church revealed in the New Testament.
Death is inevitable, but the loneliness that follows loss can be one of life’s heaviest burdens. In this episode, we conclude our series on the Bible and mental health by discussing grief, widowhood, remarriage, and the comfort God provides through His Word and His people.Using passages such as 2 Corinthians 1, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 7, we consider how Christians can navigate seasons of loss without compromise, how the church should support those who are grieving, and how faithful service to the Lord can provide purpose in times of loneliness.This episode offers biblical encouragement for widows, widowers, and anyone seeking to help those who are walking through grief.
In this episode, we discuss depression from a biblical perspective. The conversation considers the reality of mental health struggles, possible causes of depression, examples from Scripture such as Job, Elijah, David, and Paul, and the hope God provides through His Word.This episode encourages Christians to take depression seriously, show compassion toward those who struggle, seek appropriate help when needed, and remain anchored in the hope found in Christ.
In this episode, we continue our discussion on the Bible and mental health by examining the topic of addiction. Addiction is not limited to drugs or alcohol; it can include pornography, social media, spending, sinful habits, and anything that begins to control the heart, mind, and body.From John 8:34 and 1 Corinthians 6:12 to Romans 12:2 and Psalm 119:11, this discussion considers the biblical call to self-control, the danger of being brought under the power of anything, and the need to renew the mind through God’s Word.We also discuss how addiction affects the brain, why Christians must be careful about what they consume, and how parents can guard their children from harmful influences. Above all, this episode points listeners back to prayer, spiritual accountability, wise companionship, and the transforming power of Scripture.Listener discretion advised: this episode includes brief discussion of adult themes.
Where should a believer turn first when life grows heavy — to the body, or to God? With this opening episode we launch a new series on Scripture and mental health, drawing a careful line between the clinical and the spiritual.We confront two opposite errors: pretending faith makes us immune to grief, and handing every emotional struggle over to the world. We also respond to a trending claim that healing from painful religious experiences must begin with regulating the nervous system rather than turning to God.From the man found "clothed and in his right mind" in Mark 5 to the sufficiency of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:3, we make our case: there is soundness of mind in being with the Son of God.One note: this series does not address chemical imbalances or serious medical conditions requiring professional care — our focus is the emotional difficulties within our control, and the answers God has given for them.
In this episode of the Biblical Christianity Podcast, we discuss why the Bible is still our authority in matters of faith, worship, doctrine, and daily life.We begin with the sovereignty of God and show why His authority is rooted in His position as Creator and Lord over all. From there, we examine how that authority was given to Christ, delivered through the apostles, and preserved in the inspired Scriptures.This episode also addresses the dangers of replacing biblical authority with creeds, traditions, personal feelings, cultural trends, or religious practices that God has not authorized.If we are going to walk by faith, we must walk according to the Word of God.
In this episode of the Biblical Christianity Podcast, we examine the so-called “church fathers” and ask an important question: are their writings authoritative for Christians today?While many early Christian writers provide helpful historical insight, their writings were not inspired and must never be placed on the same level as Scripture. This discussion considers men such as Clement, Polycarp, Ignatius, Cyprian, and others, showing how their writings can confirm historical practice while also revealing the gradual rise of error after the apostolic age.
Many in this world claim to be Christians, but they hold to every standard except the one give to us by God. We believe that our standard should be the Bible. It is possible to be a pure new testament Christian, we just need God's word.
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