Obedience and Falsehood in Psalm 119
February 23, 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.
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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
In this episode, James considers the implications of Genesis 14 for the contemporary lives of believers. He provides an inpretation of the text and suggests that Abram's refusal to take anything from the King of Sodom offers a paradigm for modern-day believers. 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 15, 2024
In this episode of Useful to God, James looks at the Tower of Babel narrative. He encourages God's people to think about the unrestrained and unguided use of our God-given abilities, as well as warning against the dangers of pride. 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 14, 2024
In this episode, James discussed the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4. He covers various interpretive issues, as well as encouraging Christians to consider what it means to live life on God's terms. 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 13, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by Maggie Hubbard to discuss two of the themes in "The Uncomplicated Gospel," a free guide downloadable at usefultogod.com or at oneplace.com. James and Maggie have a conversation about Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 3:1-7.
February 12, 2024
In this episode, James is joined by his pastor Jeff Roth from Skyline Church in O'Fallon, Illinois for a discussion on Mark and how Jesus' sending of the disciples might inform our lives today.
January 31, 2024
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