Sound Doctrine

Jeff Johnson

Being a Witness, Episode 2

February 15, 2019

It’s been said that the personality of the spiritual leader influences others because it is penetrated, saturated, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Whether or not we know it, God is reaching others through your life. And in our time in Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff is revealing Paul’s example of being bold in our God to speak to others the Gospel of God. As we continue to use God’s Word in our lives, our burden and vision to see others come to know the Lord will grow. With more on that join us in 1 Thessalonians 2 as we consider ways in which God has called us in this lifestyle of “Being a Witness” for today’s time in Sound Doctrine.

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When it comes to the ways of God, the Bible tells us that God works in ways we don’t always understand; they are higher than our ways. And when we serve the Lord with good intentions, the enemy will always attempt to distract, discourage, or defeat our labor in the Lord. But Pastor Jeff Johnson says that we don’t have to faint when this happens because God is able to work these things out for the good. So when your reputation, your words, your intentions are misunderstood or maligned, consider the principles from our time in 1 Thessalonians as we begin our message titled, “Being a Witness” for our time in Sound Doctrine.
February 14, 2019
Of all the promises and dreams that the idols of this world offer, none can deliver and offer heaven too. As we consider the deliverance that Jesus offers from the false gods of this world, we also experience the deliverance from the highs and lows as complete surrender comes to Him. Pastor Jeff completes our study in 1 Thessalonians as we look at the answer of the study titled, “What’s the Church to do?” Pastor Jeff helps us to see the ways in which we are delivered. So join us in 1 Thessalonians 1 for our study in Sound Doctrine.
February 13, 2019
The word idolatry isn’t something that is used alot in our culture today; that is, in a negative sense. We have TV shows whose names include it. But when it comes to pursuing an idol, that thought is relegated to ancient history. However, in today’s edition of Sound Doctrine, Pastor Jeff Johnson says idolatry still exists today. And when people come to Christ today, there is still a conscientious turning to God from idols just as it was back then. With more on this significant area of Christianity, let’s turn to 1 Thessalonians for our study in Sound Doctrine.
February 12, 2019
When it comes to the characteristics of healthy Christianity, the church in Thessalonica was a great example. Faith, hope, and love were evident in the fellowship as well as a desire to see God’s Word proclaimed throughout the world. Pastor Jeff helps us to see that is a characteristic that should be clearly displayed among us in the 21st century just as it was in the first. With our study titled, “What’s the Church To Do”, let’s turn to 1 Thessalonians 1 for our encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
February 11, 2019
The highway to heaven is paved with many trials. However, as modern Christians enter into trials today they conclude that it must not be God’s will for them to experience suffering or challenges. That theology of trials doesn’t fit in with modern cultural Christianity. Yet Pastor Jeff says that we don’t want to avoid the refining that awaits us as we look to the Lord during those invaluable times. Because many times we learn there truths and lessons we would learn nowhere else. With more on that, let’s turn to 1 Thessalonians 1 for our study titled, “Elect and Example of the Believer” with Pastor Jeff Johnson for our time in Sound Doctrine.
February 8, 2019
When it comes to living out the Gospel and sharing it, there will be many obstacles that will come along our paths to dissuade or discourage us. The Bible tells us that we are to endure hardships as good soldiers of Jesus Christ. And Pastor Jeff reminds us that God will go before Him just as He did with the disciples as they were mission-minded and went out to the world to be a witness. And as we take those steps to be a witness in this world, only then will we experience God’s Spirit working through our lives. With our second installment of the message titled, “Elect and Example of the Believer” here’s Pastor Jeff in 1 Thessalonians 1 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
February 7, 2019
Election. While in our culture we immediately think in terms of the political realm, Pastor Jeff Johnson shows how God selected us before we drew our first breath. And at the same time we selected God to be our God. In today’s edition of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see how those two truths, compliment each other despite their supposed contradictions. So join us as we begin a new study titled, “Elect and Example of the Believer” from 1 Thessalonians 1 in today’s study of Sound Doctrine.
February 6, 2019
When it comes to the power to change and give hope, God’s Word is incomparable. There is nothing that compares to Good News of salvation and hope and comfort that God gives to an ailing heart in a world that is constantly bombarded with bad news. As we finish the sequel to our study on Faith, Love, and Hope in 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Jeff highlights the many areas in which the world shows no hope and the one source of eternal and powerful hope that God offers in His Son, Jesus Christ. So join us for the message titled, “To Those Called Out, Faith, Love, and Hope” for today’s edition of Sound Doctrine.
February 5, 2019
God has given each person the opportunity for good or evil through the freedom of their choices. He doesn’t hold back the unwilling, but He embraces those who are willing to follow His ways. As we look at the background of the church in Thessalonica, Pastor Jeff shows us what God did in the lives of those who believed in and chose to serve the Lord. He emphasizes the powerful impact of the work of faith in the lives of believers today as well. So with more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in 1 Thessalonians 1 in our time in Sound Doctrine.
February 4, 2019
Jesus Christ is coming back soon. That is a fact. And yet until He comes, does the Bible tell us about what we’re supposed to be doing until He returns? Pastor Jeff tells us that those two themes are the reason for writing the book of 1 Thessalonians. With every chapter making reference to His return, there is much encouragement that God wants us to know and do as we prepare ourselves and others to see Him. We look forward to our time as we begin our study titled, “To Those Called Out: Faith, Love, and Hope” in 1 Thessalonians 1 with Pastor Jeff Johnson.
February 1, 2019
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This special collections of daily devotions with your Calvary Chapel Pastors will edify you as you read each day of the year. God's Word in these devotions will inspire you. As these Pastors share their hearts and personal experiences of God's faithfulness.

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A weekday radio program featuring the verse by verse Bible teaching of Pastor Jeff Johnson broadcasted throughout the United States and abroad.

About Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Downey, California since 1973. The emphasis within his ministry is a verse-by-verse study of the Word of God, giving its full counsel. His influence has experienced a steady and substantial growth over the years with people of all ages. Calvary Chapel of Downey has grown to average weekly attendance of more than 9,000. Teaching seminars, Bible classes, home studies, various training programs, mission outreaches, as well as a Christian Elementary & Jr./Sr. High School, and Bible college meet the needs of this large body. Calvary Chapel's impact is growing from Southern California to virtually around the world. His wife Karyn supports Jeff in his ministry.

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