A weekly Christian Podcast asking the "What is it?" question on spiritual and biblical matters, that affect daily christian living, thereby endeavoring to exhort, edify, clarify, and prepare for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Russia is finally at the northern boarder of Israel. Turkey and Iran (the old arch enemies from the days of the Persian and ottoman empires) have become unlikely allies in the land of Syria. Sudan’s president on Sunday (Dec 6) became the first Arab League leader to visit Syria (Washington Post). What more, US has pulled out of Syria? What does this…
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The word Tribulation is often looked down. Everyone is trying to run away from sufferings. But the apostles gloried in the tribulation (sufferings) that came into their lives. Rom 5:3-4 – Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, (Thlipsis is the Greek word uses. A more appropriate English word would be Tribulation? Why would the apostle…
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The second coming of the Lord is the only True enduring reality. The present things are going to drastically change after His coming. Therefore, what kinds of a life should we live, we who desire to live in the next age. Understanding these things how should we live? As a continuum to last week’s podcast we start “Therefore to what purpose ...”…
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Jesus in Matt 24:39 warns his disciples that the people in the days of Noah did not understanding what was going to happen until it happened. But by then it was too late? Either you understand the times to escape the coming tragedy, or you will only understand when the tragedy comes upon you. But … By then, it is too late. Therefore, being vigilant…
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Jesus explains the progression of last day events in the language of obstetrics – especially birth pangs or birth pains. Birth pains have 4 important characteristics. Let us look at itBy Bobby Abraham
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#23 The Unseen Elephant Of our Nature: Idolatry
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Many misunderstand idolatry as something belonging only to eastern religions. But the bible teaches differently. Each of us has passion for idolatry firm within us. Its lure is only overcome by the Holy Spirit in a careful believer. Let us look at this brieflyBy Bobby Abraham
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What do you understand by the word Piety (or Reverence)? Are we a pious people? Should we show piety? What does this word mean? What should it mean to a Christian? We will look at this word.By Bobby Abraham
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#21 Deception of smoke machine Spirituality Part 2
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Regarding worship Jesus said, Father desires worshipers who worship in spirit and Truth (Jn 4:23). Two requirements are placed by our Lord. We will look at the second requirement here – “worship in truth”By Bobby Abraham
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#20 Deception of smoke machine Spirituality Part 1
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Lately smoke machines, stage lights and grand musical theatric have adorned Christian worship. Sustained synth melodies, and darkened room with dim lights cultivate a spiritual environment. To woo the parishioners, some Pastors are even resorting to cooking shows as prelude to Sunday worship. This is Part 1 of the polemic against these ignominies.…
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There are about 900 English translations of the Bible. This is mind boggling and confusing. What is the needed for such prolific work in one language? From these 900, what is the best, authentic and the right translation. Some say the king James is the only authorized and inspired version. Others argue for NASB, NIV and ESV. What is the truth? What…
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#18 Christian in a Secular World : Inclusivism
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Secularism has been a boon to Christianity. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was spread around the globe because of this human religious philosophy. But lately, its twin sister – inclusivism is taking root in some countries.By Bobby Abraham
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Detraction is the sin of revealing another person's faults, to a third person without a valid reason. Let is look at this further in Part 2.By Bobby Abraham
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What is this strange word “detraction”? How is this words significant to you and me!By Bobby Abraham
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Good intentions are not sufficient when using a Christian symbol as an ornament. We must be wise as a snake and pure as a dove (Matt 10:16)? Or else we place ourselves under the proverbial “Damocles sword”By Bobby Abraham
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No graces procured by our Lord Jesus at the cross of Calvary from the spiritual store house of God the Father are ever communicated to us through any physical objects. This is why any object in any shape or form of anything in heaven or earth is fascinatingly useless to endear us to God or draw us near to Him and His Christ – Jesus. Let us consider…
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What is Idolatry? Time to define it. Theologically, Idolatry is any system of worship based on idols, set up by and powered by Satan, for the only purpose of usurping worship from the one and true and living God by systematically debasing man and dishonoring God.By Bobby Abraham
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Good Friday and Easter has come and gone. While the Catholics, the Eastern Orthodox, the Anglicans and Lutherans fasted before feasting, the evangelical had it better. They feasted without fasting. Never mind the denominations, all children had it good, as they chased the chocolate-bunnies and Easter eggs through the backyards and parks. Now that t…
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Idolatry is more than bowing down to idols. Idolatry is a system with many tentacles. You may be an innocent passerby. But get involved in any one of its tentacles, like octopus demons will pounce on you. Let us look at this –By Bobby Abraham
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#10 What is Righteousness 2? Walking in the life of Jesus
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Why did Paul covet the resurrection power? And what is the means by which this power flows through us? This is the second part in the podcast series what is Righteousness?By Bobby Abraham
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#9 What is Righteousness 1? The life of Jesus
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What is righteousness? Or a more appropriately - Who is righteousness?By Bobby Abraham
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#8 Theology of Death 3: The believer on the other side
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What is the reality of death for a believer What is the thorn of death and the sting of hades. We will look at these questionsBy Bobby Abraham
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What path does a sinner trace from the land of the living to the land of the dead? What is hades, what is death? We will look at this. For transcript refer - http://www.beyesaved.org/theology-of-death-part-2/By Bobby Abraham
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What is the theology of death? To understand this, there is only one place of knowledge – the Bible. Let us look at this matter in a spiritual and utterly practical way. Transcripts at -http://www.beyesaved.org/theology-of-death-part-1/By Bobby Abraham
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How are you running. What captures your heart while your run. Jesus said "Remember Lot’s wife." What is in another man’s wife that I should care about?By Bobby Abraham
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What is the worst member of our body? What deadly, poisonous, and a world of sin in our being?Is it our fist, the mouth, the eye, ear or nose? Maybe it is our mind? What is it? What is the worst among the members of our body?By Bobby Abraham
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#3 Falsehood 2 - Deceit the Cadillac of Falsehood
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Deceit is the Cadillac of falsehood. 90% of Christians in the US do not have a biblical view of lying and deceit as revealed in a Feb 2017 Barna poll. What is deceit? Let us see. Correction: @time 2:53 the reference is Heb 4:12 Poll Data can be found here - https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2017/march/how-many-americans-have-a-biblical-worldview-nbsp…
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#2 Falsehood 1 : Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
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In Eph 4:25, Paul exhorts the believers to put aside falsehood and speak truth to one another. Without putting aside falsehood it is impossible to tell the truth. Putting falsehood aside is key to telling truth. What is falsehood? Let us seeBy Bobby Abraham
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There are many Christian song that are sung and freshly recorded as we speak. Many are created to be sold, others last for a long time. What is truly a spiritual song? What kind of songs truly spiritually benefit.By Bobby Abraham
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