Tuesday, December 9, 2025

AI Can't Do This—You Can (John Piper on Ephesians 1:1-14)

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Mormonism Examined: Jesus, God, Salvation, and More

Is Mormonism Christian? What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach about different Jesus, the gospel, the nature of God, the afterlife, grace, and more? Bill McKeever, founder of Mormonism Research Ministry, is one of the leading experts on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today. He brings a deep understand of LDS theology as well as the history of the church. He joins me to tackle questions many people are asking but often afraid to voice. Join us and let us know what you think! READ: Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints by Bill McKeever (https://amzn.to/48txpwG) VISIT: mrm.org (Mormonism Research Ministry) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Monday, December 8, 2025

Pin the Tail on the Antichrist from Matthew 24 #antichrist #endtimes #di...

In this episode, Rev. Chris Gordon welcomes Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan to tackle the frequently misunderstood and sensationalized topic of Eschatology, specifically addressing the concept of the Antichrist and the "end times." They take a look into the origins and decline of Dispensationalism—the system popularized by figures like Hal Lindsey and the _Scofield Reference Bible_—and contrast it with a historic, Reformed understanding of biblical prophecy. The discussion highlights how Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24 concerning the destruction of the Temple was a judgement on Israel as a nation and the symbolic end of the old covenant system, pointing to Christ as the true Temple. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Antichrist and Eschatology 00:01:15 - The Errors and Decline of Dispensationalism 00:05:40 - The Historic Reformed View: Belgic Confession Article 36 00:09:30 - The Judgment of Israel and the Temple's Destruction 00:11:30 - Christ is the True Temple 00:17:25 - The Last Days Began with the Incarnation 00:22:40 - The Turbulent Age of Suffering, not 'The Tribulation' 00:28:00 - The Antichrist Ethos and Family Conflict 00:30:00 - The Church's Mandate: Preach the Gospel 00:42:50 - Be Ready: We Don't Know the Day or Hour Guest Information: Rev. Dan Borvan - Pastor of Preaching Ministry at Christ Reformed Church Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is the pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. He earned both his Master of Divinity degree and a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology from Westminster Seminary California in 2011, with his thesis focusing on Faustus Socinus. People Mentioned:
  • Hal Lindsey - (November 23, 1929 – November 25, 2024) was an American evangelical writer and television host.
  • John Nelson Darby - John Nelson Darby (18 November 1800 – 29 April 1882) was a Bible teacher, one of the influential figures among the original Plymouth Brethren and the founder of the Exclusive Brethren. He is considered to be the father of modern dispensationalism and futurism.
  • Charles Ryrie - Charles Caldwell Ryrie (March 2, 1925 – February 16, 2016) was an American Bible scholar and Christian theologian. He served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and professor at what is now Cairn University.
Works Mentioned:
  • Scofield Reference Bible (Cyrus I. Scofield, editor)
  • The Late Great Planet Earth (Hal Lindsey)
  • The Ryrie Study Bible (Charles Ryrie)
Terms Mentioned:
  • Dispensationalism: A heretical and unbiblical system dividing history into distinct periods in which God governs humanity by different principles, separating Israel and the Church, overemphasizing literal prophecy, and obscuring the single, redemptive covenantal plan fulfilled in Christ.
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What Jesus Prays For Now (Most Christians Miss This)

Gavin Ortlund reveals what most Christians overlook about Jesus’s present ministry, and why His intercession changes everything.


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00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Chapter 1: Intro to Christ's Intercession
02:54 - 1) What Does "Intercession" Mean?
05:01 - 2) Is Christ's Intercession Vocal or Signal?
08:23 - 3) Is Intercession a Work of the Divine or Human Nature of Christ?
11:07 - 4) Where Does Christ's Intercession Happen?
12:43 - 5) How Is Christ's Intercession Priestly?
17:28 - Chapter 2: Relation of Intercession and Atonement
34:09 - Chapter 3: Devotional and Practical Use
34:36 - 1) Jesus Is Compassionate
36:38 - 2) Forgiveness Is Personal
38:25 - 3) Your Salvation is Secure
40:48 - Case Studies or Examples
48:12 - Outro

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Week 2: "Sleep in Heavenly Peace"

Bridge Community Fellowship Sunday 12-07-25 Worship Service Tis the Season: A Journey Through Advent Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Isaiah 11:1-7) Big Idea for This Week: In Jesus, we can have peace despite our circumstances because we trust in God's sovereign plan, obey God's just rule, and anticipate God's future peace. Sermon Outline 1. Peace in God’s Sovereign Plan (11:1–2) A shoot shall come forth from the stump of Jesse, and the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him. • Action: Stop trying to decode the "Why" of your struggles and rest your head on the "Who" above the uncertainties of life, the Sovereign God. 2. Peace in God’s Just Rule (11:3–5) He shall not judge by what His eyes see but with righteousness He shall judge the poor and decide with equity. • Action: Drop the gavel. Resign from the position of judge and trust that God will handle the ultimate justice in eternity. 3. Peace in God’s Future Kingdom (11:6–10) The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord. • Promise: We don't have to panic about the middle of the story because the Author has written a just ending where wrong will fail and right will prevail. Study Questions for Reflection 1. What are the specific things making you anxious or afraid today (financial, political, relational), and how does that affect your peace? 2. Anxiety is often a "gaze problem." In what areas are you looking horizontally at the chaos instead of vertically at the King? 3. Are you currently carrying a "gavel" by holding a grudge or demanding justice against someone? What would it look like to hand that case file over to God? 4. When you "doom-scroll" through bad news, how can the promise of God's future Kingdom (where the wolf dwells with the lamb) restore your hope? 5. How can you practically trade your demand for an explanation (the "Why") for a revelation of God's nature (the "Who") this week? Practical Challenges • Pray First. Identify your fears and pray to trust God’s sovereign plans, confessing your anxiety to Him. • Shift Your Gaze. When you feel stressed, stop looking at the horizontal chaos and meditate on a specific attribute of God (His wisdom, power, or love). • Drop the Gavel. Identify one person you are judging or refusing to forgive, and consciously decide to "retire from the bench" and leave it to God's wrath or grace. • Anticipate the Kingdom. Pray specifically that God’s Kingdom would come on Earth as it is in Heaven, bringing peace to the broken areas of your life and world.

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