Making Sense of the Bad in ‘The Good Book’ Part 1
April 18, 2016
The Bible contains the most wonderful story ever told … about God’s rescue from sin. But frankly, part of the good news doesn’t sound all that good! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about Making Sense of the Bad in “The Good Book.” Discover how God takes the worst and redeems it into our best!
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Monday April 18th is the official deadline for submitting our tax return. And with this deadline comes the usual consternation about government spending. For this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers a challenging question about obeying the government––when you don’t agree with its actions!
April 15, 2016
When our life doesn’t turn out as we wished, when our best plans seem to fail and disappoint––sometimes we wonder if God really cares. But today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us to view life through the lens of God’s never-ending faithfulness. Hear the encouraging promises in Romans 3 on today’s edition of Focal Point with Mike Fabarez.
April 14, 2016
When a good friend or family member promises to fulfill a commitment, that means you have a fairly good chance their pledge will come through. But when God makes a promise––he always keeps his word! On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez underscores this theme when our study in Romans 3 continues.
April 13, 2016
You’ve probably heard the philosophical question, “Can God make a rock so big that he cannot lift it?” Well, sounds like a trick question, doesn’t it? But today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will describe some of the things God cannot do. Hear this important study in Romans chapter 3, on today’s edition of Focal Point with Mike Fabarez.
April 12, 2016
In foreign cultures where personal copies of the Bible are scarce, the word of God becomes priceless. And yet, in America, we often take our multiple copies for granted. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to revere God’s word as a treasure to be guarded. We’re talking about The Centrality of Scripture, on today’s edition of Focal Point.
April 11, 2016
How does the Bible compare with other historical documents? If there are mistakes and unsolved mysteries in other ancient pieces of literature, shouldn’t we expect the same of the Bible? Well today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers these questions and explains just what makes the Bible utterly unique.
April 8, 2016
After you’ve been a Christian a long time, it’s easy to talk the talk and put up a good front. But our outward appearance is never the measure for a genuine Christian faith. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will teach from Romans 3, and help us understand The Centrality of Scripture.
April 7, 2016
Most ethical and philosophical debates hinge upon a presupposed authority. We assume something to be true and we argue from that standpoint. So who’s in charge? These days, most people designate their own reasoning as the final authority! Well today, Bible teacher Mike Fabarez will point to the Christian’s answer, right here on Focal Point!
April 6, 2016
If someone wears the uniform, we expect them to be highly qualified to fulfill their duty. But what about officers who own the badge, but are unprepared? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says a genuine Christian not only has external markers––but the internal marking as well.
April 5, 2016
Most Americans think they have the power and freedom to clean up their lives. But when it comes to cleansing our own hearts, we’re utterly incapable. The Bible says we’re like the leopard who has no control over the spots on his body! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that transforming our lives is God’s doing.
April 4, 2016
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