Best Betrothed Podcasts (2024)

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Betrothal vs Engagement: Why It Matters 1:14:51

4d ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Many people are only familiar with the idea of betrothal from the Bible (or certain kinds of romance novels). Today, in Western cultures, serious relationships begin with dating, followed by engagement, and then eventually, maybe marriage. But from a Christian perspective, betrothal is an extremely important aspect of marriage, to the point where i…

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Betrothal vs Engagement: Why It Matters 1:14:00

11h ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Many people are only familiar with the idea of betrothal from the Bible -or certain kinds of romance novels-. Today, in Western cultures, serious relationships begin with dating, followed by engagement, and then eventually, maybe marriage. But from a Christian perspective, betrothal is an extremely important aspect of marriage, to the point where i…

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Should a Christian Press Charges? 1:22:53

3d ago1:22:53

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What should we do when someone who calls themselves a Christian commits a crime against us? Take theft for example. Let’s say a brother comes to you and tells you that he had $1000 stolen from him by a deacon in the church or by the teenage son of the pastor, or just by another church member. Is it wrong for him to report it to the police? What abo…

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Should a Christian Press Charges? 1:22:00

3d ago1:22:00

1:22:00

What should we do when someone who calls themselves a Christian commits a crime against us-- Take theft for example. Let's say a brother comes to you and tells you that he had -1000 stolen from him by a deacon in the church or by the teenage son of the pastor, or just by another church member. Is it wrong for him to report it to the police-- What a…

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They Seek a Homeland 1:04:00

5d ago1:04:00

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The writer of Hebrews now explains that the story of Abraham and Isaac was about Abraham's faith in God's ability to resurrect the dead. When he took Isaac to the top of Mt. Moriah and was willing to sacrifice him as a burnt offering, it was not just about Abraham being willing to obey. It was because Abraham trusted God when God said that in Isaac…

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Triumph Not Rapture: Nebuchadnezzar’s Remarkable Dream 1:21:16

18d ago1:21:16

1:21:16

Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that everything in the world will get worse and worse and then Christ will suddenly rapture his church away before pouring out his judgment on Israel and his enemies. But In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream lays out when, how, and why Christ’s kingdom would begin before going on to triumph over all of Chris…

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Triumph Not Rapture: Nebuchadnezzar’s Remarkable Dream 1:21:00

12d ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Many Christians believe the Bible teaches that everything in the world will get worse and worse and then Christ will suddenly rapture his church away before pouring out his judgment on Israel and his enemies. But In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar's dream lays out when, how, and why Christ's kingdom would begin before going on to triumph over all of Chris…

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The Faith of Sarah 59:00

12d ago59:00

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The next example that the writer of Hebrews declares has a good testimony is Sarah, the wife of Abraham. When barren Sarah heard at the age of ninety that she was going to have a child, her response was to laugh and then lie about it to God. Even despite her sin in this area, she still has a testimony of having faith. She still received the strengt…

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God is Angry: Why His Wrath Matters 1:21:55

25d ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Christians recognize that Christ took the wrath of God upon Himself on the cross. But Christ’s suffering and death did not do away with God’s wrath toward the unrighteous. And God still pours out his wrath on the earth to deal with man’s sin when He so chooses. One of the titles of God that many Christians have forgotten is the Lord of Hosts, which…

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God is Angry: Why His Wrath Matters 1:21:00

25d ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Christians recognize that Christ took the wrath of God upon Himself on the cross. But Christ's suffering and death did not do away with God's wrath toward the unrighteous. And God still pours out his wrath on the earth to deal with man's sin when He so chooses. One of the titles of God that many Christians have forgotten is the Lord of Hosts, which…

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Ministry of Condemnation 58:00

25d ago58:00

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Our text this week is Hebrews 11-9-10. The next elders the writer of Hebrews mentions are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob all of whom dwelt in tents. As the line of heirs according to the promise of God, their hope was not in the present world or they would have established things in this world. Their hope, as our hope must be, is in the world to come, th…

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Overview of Leviticus 2:25:00

1M ago2:25:00

2:25:00

Our text for this week is Hebrews 11-8, the first -by faith- attributed to Abraham. Unlike the previous cases we have covered, Hebrews 11 provides more details and particulars about Abraham's faith by recording various specific events or behaviors that demonstrate his faith. For this week, we will study how Abraham's first faith caused him to obey …

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How Not To Read the Bible: Common Errors in Hermeneutics 1:26:39

1M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

We’re starting with a pretty straightforward question this episode: Why do different people read the Bible and come to different conclusions? Is it the people? Is it the Bible? Or is it how they read the Bible? The study of reading and interpreting the Bible is called hermeneutics, and while proper hermeneutical principles won’t keep you from makin…

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How Not To Read the Bible: Common Errors in Hermeneutics 1:26:00

1M ago1:26:00

1:26:00

We're starting with a pretty straightforward question this episode- Why do different people read the Bible and come to different conclusions-- Is it the people-- Is it the Bible-- Or is it how they read the Bible-- The study of reading and interpreting the Bible is called hermeneutics, and while proper hermeneutical principles won't keep you from m…

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Why a Christian Can’t Attend a “Transgender Wedding" 1:16:46

1M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

In all the recent discussions about transgender weddings, one thing that didn’t come up that much is that a wedding is very different from other types of events. At a wedding, a covenant is made between three parties, both the husband and wife making an oath to God and vows to one another, and with the guests participating as witnesses and taking u…

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Why a Christian Can’t Attend a “Transgender Wedding" 1:16:00

1M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

In all the recent discussions about transgender weddings, one thing that didn't come up that much is that a wedding is very different from other types of events. At a wedding, a covenant is made between three parties, both the husband and wife making an oath to God and vows to one another, and with the guests participating as witnesses and taking u…

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Abraham was Called Out 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

the first -by faith- attributed to Abraham. Unlike the previous cases we have covered, Hebrews 11 provides more details and particulars about Abraham's faith by recording various specific events or behaviors that demonstrate his faith. For this week, we will study how Abraham's first faith caused him to obey God by leaving his homeland and his fath…

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The Faith of Noah 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

The next elder the writer of Hebrews declares had obtained a good testimony and believed that the visible is made of the things not seen was Noah. He believed God when God warned him of the destruction that was to come upon the world. Since Noah understand that God speaking framed the world and because he feared God, he built the ark to save his ho…

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Why IVF is Wrong and Anti-Life 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

IVF is getting a lot of attention this past week because of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. For those who do not know, IVF refers to “in vitro fertilization”, and is a fertility procedure where multiple eggs are harvested from a woman, fertilized in a laboratory, and then one or more are selectively implanted back into her (or a surrogate’s) uter…

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Why IVF is Wrong and Anti-Life 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

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IVF is getting a lot of attention this past week because of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. For those who do not know, IVF refers to -in vitro fertilization-, and is a fertility procedure where multiple eggs are harvested from a woman, fertilized in a laboratory, and then one or more are selectively implanted back into her -or a surrogate's- uter…

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How a Wrong View of History Obscures the Glory of God 1:17:25

2M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

There are a few major ways to study history. One is the great man method which basically teaches that history is shaped by great men that rise up and lead and so studying those important men is the way to understand history. Another is to study history as a pattern of political or societal events where one cultural event by its nature leads to the …

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How a Wrong View of History Obscures the Glory of God 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

There are a few major ways to study history. One is the great man method which basically teaches that history is shaped by great men that rise up and lead and so studying those important men is the way to understand history. Another is to study history as a pattern of political or societal events where one cultural event by its nature leads to the …

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The Faith of Abel 1:21:00

2M ago1:21:00

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As we consider the testimony of the elders that went before us that what was recorded about their lives was the faith that they had of the hope of things to come. The first example is Abel. God testified that his gifts showed he was more righteous. They both offered gifts, but Abel offered his by faith while Cain did not trust in the promises of Go…

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Why Altar Calls Are Wrong 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

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Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical? What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel? Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC Hosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn Technical Direc…

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Why Altar Calls Are Wrong 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Altar calls are a common feature of church services around the world. But are they Biblical-- What theology and history are they based on, and what do they teach converts and church members about the gospel--Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCHosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Direct…

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Framed by the Word of God 1:15:00

2M ago1:15:00

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As we leave Leviticus after considering a long section of symbolically what it looks like to be separate from God, we now go to Hebrews 11 which is a chapter about the examples of faithfulness producing works that God gave us in the Old Testament. The chapter starts with the principle that those who went before us had a good testimony because they …

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If Debt is Slavery, Is it a Sin to be in Debt? 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

The Bible says a lot about debt and slavery and teaches that the two are tightly connected, going so far as to say -the borrower is a servant -slave- of the lender-. And as Christians, when we read God's word, it is our duty to take God's commands and instructions seriously. But if you asked the average Christian if slavery is bad and then examined…

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If Debt is Slavery, Is it a Sin to be in Debt? 1:22:09

2M ago1:22:09

1:22:09

The Bible says a lot about debt and slavery and teaches that the two are tightly connected, going so far as to say “the borrower is a servant (slave) of the lender”. And as Christians, when we read God’s word, it is our duty to take God’s commands and instructions seriously. But if you asked the average Christian if slavery is bad and then examined…

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Defiling the Tabernacle 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Just as God started with talking about discharges from a man that are typically related to sexually transmitted diseases and after dealing with normal bodily functions, He returns to dealing with symptoms that are typically associated with sexually transmitted diseases in woman specifically the discharge of blood outside of her normal monthly cycle…

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Why Tim Keller (and Alistair Begg) are Wrong About Christian Winsomeness 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

Tim Keller spent his life arguing that through winsomeness we can get people to accept the gospel. If the world sees Christians as good and kind, then the world would see the goodness of God and come to faith. He argued that if we are kind and thoughtful, then people will want to hear the gospel from us. And here’s the thing: if all you are talking…

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Why Tim Keller (and Alistair Begg) are Wrong About Christian Winsomeness 1:24:00

3M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Tim Keller spent his life arguing that through winsomeness we can get people to accept the gospel. If the world sees Christians as good and kind, then the world would see the goodness of God and come to faith. He argued that if we are kind and thoughtful, then people will want to hear the gospel from us. And here's the thing- if all you are talking…

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Separate from Uncleanness 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Initially in chapter 15, God declared to Moses and Aaron how to deal with sexually transmitted diseases, but then He continues and declares that normal acts also make you unclean including laying with your spouse and the menstrual cycle. These things that are normal still make one unclean and cause others to be unclean. It makes it clear that the u…

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Discharge of the Flesh. 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

After dealing with different types of leprosy, now God moves on to declare the laws related to discharges. The discharges are those things that come from people that are related to sexual matters. God starts by declaring the treatment of men who have sexually transmitted diseases. Just like with the leprosy, it can appear that the statutes are to s…

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Why Pentecostalism is Wrong: Tongues as a Sign of Unbelief 1:19:04

3M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Pentecostalism teaches that the gift and practice of speaking in unknown languages in the church today is a continuation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts. But this view is fundamentally at odds with what scripture teaches about tongues. First and foremost, it misses what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 where he explains to the church that…

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Why Pentecostalism is Wrong: Tongues as a Sign of Unbelief 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Pentecostalism teaches that the gift and practice of speaking in unknown languages in the church today is a continuation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts. But this view is fundamentally at odds with what scripture teaches about tongues. First and foremost, it misses what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 where he explains to the church that…

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Christ Died for the Local Church 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

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Continuing the laws about dealing with leprosy in a house, God talked next about what to do if the leprosy spread. If you remove the leprous stones, but the leprosy comes back, the whole house is to be torn down. When we think of this as a picture of God dealing with sin in churches, this is very different than most people think. They think God wan…

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How to Pray with Zeal 1:44:41

3M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

Prayer is essential for the Christian life. But if we think about it incorrectly, we may never understand how to pray with zeal. We are better equipped to pray when we properly understand God’s authority and our proper relationship with him. Because God created man to glorify Him, and saved His people to do His work in the world and to labor for Hi…

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How to Pray with Zeal 1:44:00

3M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Prayer is essential for the Christian life. But if we think about it incorrectly, we may never understand how to pray with zeal. We are better equipped to pray when we properly understand God's authority and our proper relationship with him. Because God created man to glorify Him, and saved His people to do His work in the world and to labor for Hi…

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Leprous Plague in a House 1:21:00

3M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

After declaring the law related to the cleansing of a leper to Moses, God spoke to Moses and Aaron about dealing with leprosy in a house. Unlike people who can be cured, if there is leprosy in the house either all or part of the house needs to be taken outside the camp. The reality that this seems to be picturing is what God did to Israel and what …

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Why Dispensationalism is Wrong 1:39:41

3M ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Dispensationalism is one of the most popular views of eschatology (the “end times”) in American evangelical churches, particularly among Southern Baptists where it has been estimated that over 80% of Southern Baptist churches hold to some form of dispensational eschatology. And in case you’ve never heard the term dispensationalism, you’ve probably …

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Why Dispensationalism is Wrong 1:39:00

3M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

Dispensationalism is one of the most popular views of eschatology -the -end times-- in American evangelical churches, particularly among Southern Baptists where it has been estimated that over 80- of Southern Baptist churches hold to some form of dispensational eschatology. And in case you've never heard the term dispensationalism, you've probably …

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Cleansing a Poor Leper 1:12:00

4M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

In this passage, God repeats much of what He said in last week's passage about the sacrifices needed for a leper to be cleansed, but He demonstrates that it is not about what you have that shows you have been cleansed. We do not buy cleansing from God. The person who can only provide one lamb and two birds for the offering is just as cleansed as th…

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How God Created Men and Women Different 1:47:58

4M ago1:47:58

1:47:58

Our world is very confused about the roles of men and women and this is particularly true in the United States and even in our more conservative churches. And while there is a lot of complexity in this topic, there are some basic scriptural commands and decrees of God that help frame the issue. In this episode we want to discuss how God created men…

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How God Created Men and Women Different 1:47:00

4M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

Our world is very confused about the roles of men and women and this is particularly true in the United States and even in our more conservative churches. And while there is a lot of complexity in this topic, there are some basic scriptural commands and decrees of God that help frame the issue. -In this episode we want to discuss how God created me…

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Atoning for a Leper 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

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After doing the ceremony with the birds and sprinkling the healed leper, next the leper needs to shave off all his hair, wait a week and then shave it off again which is a picture of the first resurrection -justification- and the second resurrection -glorification-. During that week, he can stay inside the camp but not in his tent, which is a pictu…

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Cleansing of a Leper 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In what appears to be an odd order, after dealing with leprosy in clothing God told Moses and Aaron what to do on the day of the cleansing of a leper. The first thing that they are to do, before dealing with the person himself, is to take two birds along with cedar wood, scarlet and hyssop. The priest is to kill the one in an earthen vessel over ru…

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Matthew 1:18-25 – I’ll Betrothe For Christmas 35:08

4M ago35:08

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Joseph faces the choice of either breaking off his engagement with Mary or taking on a life very different than the one he must have planned. Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas 2023 Gene Pensiero JrBy Calvary Hanford

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Should You Donate to the Salvation Army? 1:10:45

4M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

You can’t go anywhere around Christmas without hearing the familiar sound of a Salvation Army volunteer ringing their bell beside the familiar red kettle asking for donations. But how many people know that the Salvation Army is a false church that teaches a falses gospel based on works righteousness and who believe that men can become perfect and c…

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Should You Donate to the Salvation Army? 1:10:00

4M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

You can't go anywhere around Christmas without hearing the familiar sound of a Salvation Army volunteer ringing their bell beside the familiar red kettle asking for donations. But how many people know that the Salvation Army is a false church that teaches a falses gospel based on works righteousness and who believe that men can become perfect and c…

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Leprosy in Garments 1:22:00

4M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

After dealing with leprosy in people, God then gave commandments about dealing with leprosy in garments. It talks about leprosy in woolen or linen garments and mentions in the warp or in the woof nine times in thirteen verses. These are the only places in the bible that warp and woof are mentioned, so there is obvious significance. It also talks ab…

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