In this episode, James discusses faith and salvation across the Old and New Testaments. He addresses some of the ideas that tend to confuse modern-day readers seeking to understand the connections between the Old and New Testaments with regard to salvation and ends with a discussion of Ephesians 2 and the humility that inevitably accompanies faith. To listen to the episode on God and Change James referenced in the show, click here. You can also find additional information on the Old Testament and discipleship on James' Christianity.com author page.
February 28, 2024
In this episode, James considers Jeremiah 7 and the issue of false hope. He discussed the all-encompassing nature of our faith and the subtle ways we develop false securities in our lives. James considers some potential false securities Christians may develop in the political realm in his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness, which is now available at amazon.com. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 26, 2024
In this episode, James continues his discussion of the themes in "The Uncomplicated Gospel," a guide available as a free download at usefultogod.com and oneplace.com. He encourages God's people to listen to the heart of the psalmist and hightlights the deep desire the psalmist has for the word of God. James has an extended discussion of obedience in his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness, which is now available at amazon.com. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 23, 2024
In this episode, James considers Deuteronomy 30:11-20. He draw parallels between Detueronomy 30 and the creation narrative, as well as discussing the relationship between obedience and blessing. James has an extended discussion of obedience in his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness, which is now available at amazon.com. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 22, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Richard Averbeck, professor emeritus at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the first reader on James' dissertation. In this first of two interviews, they discuss Dr. Averbeck's new book, as well as a variety of topics related to the Old Testament Law. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well. You can find Dr. Averbeck's book titled The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Chruch: Reading the Torah in the Light of Christ at amazon.com.
February 21, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Richard Averbeck, professor emeritus at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the first reader on James' dissertation. In this first of two interviews, they discuss Dr. Averbeck's new book, as well as a variety of topics related to the Old Testament Law. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well. You can find Dr. Averbeck's book titled The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Chruch: Reading the Torah in the Light of Christ at amazon.com.
February 20, 2024
In this episode, James discusses Exodus 1 and 2. He considers the symilarities between Pharaoh and Moses both of who attempt to control situations that are out of their control. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 19, 2024
In this episode, James considers the long and winding road Abram takes as he seeks to secure an heir. Beginning in Geneis 15 and ending in Genesis 22, James speaks to the use of Genesis 15:6 in the New Testament, the challenge of evaluating Abraham's relationship with Hagar, and the faith that Abraham develops as he continually seeks to walk with God. Be sure to download "The Uncomplicated Gospel" at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. Be sure to follow us at oneplace.com as well.
February 16, 2024