Best Dr Philip Ryken Podcasts (2024)

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The Peace of the Cross 26:47

6h ago26:47

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Colossians 1:20 If you were asked, “Are you at war with anyone?,” you would probably be surprised by the question, or maybe even offended. And why would that be such a strange question? Probably because we all want to think of ourselves as peace-loving individuals. But the fact is, we are at war with God. The good news is, God has made a peace offe…

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The Process of Inspiration, with D. Brent Sandy: 2 Tim. 3:16 14:47

5h ago14:47

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2 Timothy 3:16 is commonly translated, “All Scripture is inspired” or “God-breathed.” Apart from what that metaphorical language on its own might suggest to the English reader, what observations can be made about the recorded history of God’s speech as it proceeds from God’s utterance to written Scripture? Dr. Brent Sandy taught New Testament and G…

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The Offense of the Cross 26:26

1d ago26:26

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Most of us in our day to day lives feel pretty good about ourselves. We’re generally truthful. We put in an honest day’s work. We are by and large, good people...good enough to get into heaven...or are we? The Bible teaches us that we are helpless, hopeless, and unrighteous. The good news is, that’s not the end of the story.To support this ministry…

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The Offense of the Cross 26:26

10h ago26:26

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Hebrews 12:2 Most of us in our day-to-day lives feel pretty good about ourselves. We’re generally truthful. We put in an honest day’s work. We are by and large, good people...good enough to get into heaven...or are we? The Bible teaches us that we are helpless, hopeless, and unrighteous. The good news is, that’s not the end of the story. Dr. Philip…

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Elevation to Apostolic Status through Partnership, with John Dickson: Philippians 1:5 12:46

18m ago12:46

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In the first lines of Paul’s letter to the Philippian church he says he is praying in joy because of their “partnership in the gospel” (NIV). From the end of the same letter we learn what this means (material support of Paul’s mission) and its implications. Rev. Dr. John Dickson is Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public …

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The Necessity of the Cross 27:29

24h ago27:29

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Grotesque, morbid, unsightly... those words describe something that is at the very heart of Christianity. It’s something that is preached and taught about all the time in the Christian faith. I’m talking about Christ’s crucifixion. And while some may find it too brutal, or think it unnecessary... because of our sin, it is essential to our very salv…

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The Necessity of the Cross 27:29

2h ago27:29

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Acts 2:23 Grotesque, morbid, unsightly... those words describe something that is at the very heart of Christianity. It’s something that is preached and taught about all the time in the Christian faith. Namely, Christ’s crucifixion. And while some may find it too brutal, or think it unnecessary... because of our sin, it is essential to our very salv…

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Ignatius and John on the Spirit, with Jonathon Lookadoo: Ignatius, To the Philadelphians 7:1 and John 3:8 10:33

17d ago10:33

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The Church Father, Ignatius (likely died within the first two decades of the 2nd century), in his Letter to the Philadelphians, uses wording that suggests dependence on the Gospel of John (likely written in the last decade of the 1st century), and also reveals something of Ignatius’ own dependence on the Spirit in his preaching. Dr. Jonathon Lookad…

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A Word for the Fallen 26:47

22h ago26:47

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Peter was a big disciple. He was the first disciple to trust Christ with his life. He left his career and followed God. But even Peter denied Christ... not once but three times! But thankfully Jesus Christ did not abandon Peter. He picked him up after he had fallen, set him back on his feet, and encouraged him to continue to grow in his faith. And …

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A Word for the Fallen 26:47

7d ago26:47

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John 21:17 Peter was a big disciple. He was the first disciple to trust Christ with his life. He left his career and followed God. But even Peter denied Christ... not once but three times! Thankfully, Jesus Christ did not abandon Peter. He picked him up after he had fallen, set him back on his feet, and encouraged him to continue to grow in his fai…

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A Singular Seed and Ancient Interpretation, with Christian Brady: Galatians 3:15-18 10:33

17d ago10:33

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In Gal. 3, Paul makes the grammatically singular form of the noun “seed” (σπέρμα) load bearing for his argument. But the singular form of that word doesn’t necessarily denote one individual. Paul is employing contemporary Jewish exegetical practices, and the understanding of that and Paul’s wider aims can be helpful here. Dr. Christian Brady is T. …

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A Word for the Skeptical 30:31

26d ago30:31

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The Bible teaches that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most significant events in human history. The reason Jesus rose from the dead was to conquer sin and death once and for all. That sounds like critical information for all of us to hear. But the question you might be asking is this: Is what the Bible says about Jesus really tr…

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A Word for the Skeptical 30:31

19d ago30:31

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Luke 24:39 The Bible teaches that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most significant events in human history. The reason Jesus rose from the dead was to conquer sin and death once and for all. That sounds like critical information for all of us to hear. But the question you might be asking is this: “Is what the Bible says about Jes…

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The Virgin or the Young Woman, with Emanuel Tov: Isaiah 7:14 and Genesis 24:14, 16 11:38

18d ago11:38

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Isaiah 7:14 is quoted by Matthew (1:23) in application to Mary’s pregnancy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son.” But is Isaiah’s reference to a young woman (עַלְמָה) or a virgin (παρθένος)? The former is the Hebrew of Isaiah, and the latter is the Greek of the Septuagint and Matthew’s citation. Can Genesis 24 shed some light on this…

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A Word for the Restless 29:07

17d ago29:07

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I need just a little peace and quiet. That’s something we’ve all said on occasion. It may seem innocent enough, but the truth is, deep down inside, we all long for peace... in our relationships, at our workplace, in our families. Often these areas of our lives have very little peace, even though we may work hard at it. The problem is, real, genuine…

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A Word for the Restless 29:07

29d ago29:07

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John 20: 19, 21 “I need just a little peace and quiet.” It's something we’ve all said on occasion. It may seem innocent enough, but the truth is, deep down inside, we all long for peace... in our relationships, at our workplace, in our families. Often these areas of our lives have very little peace, even though we may work hard at it. Listen to Eve…

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From Saul to Paul, with Steve Walton: Acts 13:9 12:10

1M ago12:10

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For the first several chapters in the book of Acts, the author, Luke, consistently speaks of one Saul, but at 13:9 Luke begins referring to him as Paul, which is also the name that this apostle uses in all his letters. Where do these two names come from? What does each mean? Why this switch in which name is used? Dr. Steve Walton is Senior Research…

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A Word for the Fearful 29:11

15d ago29:11

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The times we live in are difficult, some might even say tumultuous. If you look around you can find much to be afraid about...the economy, current world affairs, wars. We can let our fears get to us, or we can stop, and take a minute to look at what the Bible has to teach us about this world, fear, our future, and the courage we can have as we face…

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A Word for the Fearful 29:11

1M ago29:11

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Matthew 28:10 The times we live in are difficult, some might even say tumultuous. If you look around you can find much to be afraid about...the economy, current world affairs, wars. We can let our fears get to us, or we can stop, and take a minute to look at what the Bible has to teach us about this world, fear, our future, and the courage we can h…

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From Classical Studies to Medical School, with Steven Jones 9:10

21d ago9:10

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Dr. Steven Jones is the co-author of Acquiring Medical Language(McGraw Hill), a widely used textbook in medical schools for instruction in medical terminology and rooted directly in his education in Classical Greek and Latin. He makes a case for translating this terminology so that patients can understand it, but also so that the human and ethical …

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Mission Accomplished 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Have you ever left a project unfinished? Our lives are filled with projects that we have never quite managed to complete. We have half-read books on our shelves and piles of junk left abandoned from hobbies we’ve started, but never finished. Thankfully Jesus Christ did not leave the great project of his life unfinished. He got the job done, He acco…

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Mission Accomplished 28:36

1M ago28:36

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John 19:30 Have you ever left a project unfinished? Who hasn't?! Our lives are filled with projects that we have never quite managed to complete. We have half-read books on our shelves and piles of junk left abandoned from hobbies we’ve started, but never finished. Thankfully Jesus Christ did not leave the great project of his life unfinished. He g…

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Semantic Density and the Love of God, with Elizabeth Mburu: 1 John 2:5 12:36

27d ago12:36

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In I John 2:5 the apostle writes, “Whoever keeps his word, truly in this one the love of God is completed.” The Greek phrase translated “the love of God” (ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ θεοῦ) could be understood as God’s love for us or our love for God. Dr. Elizabeth Mburu explains the grammar, the context, and the reasoning behind her conclusion. Dr. Mburu is A…

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Forsaken, Yet Not Forsaken 30:11

29d ago30:11

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Have you ever been at a place in your life where you felt forgotten or forsaken, totally alone? It’s a painful place to be, a place where you feel no one understands or feels your pain. But one person does understand, and has felt your pain and has conquered death for you so that you can have eternal life.To support this ministry financially, visit…

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Forsaken, Yet Not Forsaken 30:11

1M ago30:11

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Matthew 27:46 Have you ever been at a place in your life where you felt forgotten or forsaken, totally alone? It’s a painful place to be, a place where you feel no one understands or “feels your pain.” But one person does understand, and has felt your pain and has conquered death for you so that you can have eternal life. Listen to this encouraging…

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As For the Rich, with Philip Graham Ryken: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 10:04

1M ago10:04

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In writing to the “rich in this present world,” Paul stirs together a related adjective (πλούσιος), noun (πλοῦτος), adverb (πλουσίως), and infinitive (πλουτεῖν), pastorally building up to his point: understanding the true source of wealth and how to use it richly. Dr. Phil Ryken, who has been a regular on our podcast, is the President of Wheato…

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Human After All 27:52

2M ago27:52

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It’s hard for us to really embrace the idea that Jesus Christ was as much a man as he was God. But along with the miracles he performed as the Son of God, he also experienced humanity as deeply as we do...and one of the best examples we see is when he, while being crucified, was thirsty. Jesus was human after all, and if he was going save us, if he…

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Human After All 27:52

2M ago27:52

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John 19:28 It’s hard for us to fully embrace the idea that Jesus Christ was as much a man as he was God. But along with the miracles he performed as the Son of God, he also experienced humanity as deeply as we do. One clear example we see is when he said he was thirsty while being crucified. Jesus was human after all, and if he was going save us, i…

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A Lament-Shaped Perseverance, with Grant Flynn: James 5:11 10:20

1M ago10:20

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James 5:11 refers to the “patience of Job” (KJV). If we take a detour through the book of Job and notice how the Greek vocabulary of perseverance (the KJV’s “patience”) is used in James’ letter, we gain insight into human suffering as something properly to lament. Dr. Grant Flynn is Visiting Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. …

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Family Ties 28:11

2M ago28:11

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As Jesus was growing up, his unique identity as the Son of God and his unique ministry as the Savior of the world must have made for some very interesting family situations. Certainly these family ties were strained during the course of his life, and they were broken altogether at the cross.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.o…

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Family Ties 28:11

2M ago28:11

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John 19:26-27 As Jesus was growing up, his unique identity as the Son of God and his unique ministry as the Savior of the world must have made for some very interesting family situations. Certainly these family ties were strained during the course of his life, and they were broken altogether at the cross. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the family o…

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‘Calling Out’ in Jonah, with Andrew Abernethy: Jonah 1:2 11:51

2M ago11:51

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The act of “calling out,” either to pagans or to the Lord, forms a thread through the story of Jonah, which was challenging to Jonah, and can remain challenging for modern readers. Dr. Andrew Abernethy is Professor of Old Testament and Director of the M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton Graduate School. He co-edited the newly published The Prophet…

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The Luckiest Man Alive 30:15

2M ago30:15

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The thief on the cross next to Jesus was a criminal in life, the lowest of the low. But he knew his Savior when he met him that day at the place of the Skull outside Jerusalem. Was he just lucky, to be dying next to Jesus? For just at the last possible moment in his earthly life he received the gift of eternal life.To support this ministry financia…

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The Luckiest Man Alive 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Luke 23:34 The thief on the cross next to Jesus was a criminal in life, the lowest of the low. But he knew his Savior when he met him that day at the place of the Skull outside Jerusalem. Was he just lucky to be dying next to Jesus? For at the last possible moment in his earthly life, he received the gift of eternal life. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken…

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A Fellow Soldier, with Seth Ehorn: Philemon 2 11:35

2M ago11:35

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In the greeting of his letter to Philemon (v. 2), Paul calls Archippus a “fellow soldier.” Roman soldiers were often involved in the capturing and returning of runaway slaves, a function that may explain why Paul characterizes Archippus like so in this letter. Dr. Seth Ehorn is guest faculty at Wheaton College currently teaching Greek. His publicat…

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Getting the Message Out 36:32

3M ago36:32

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While many millions have been saved already, millions more are still waiting to hear the message of salvation. God has not finished gathering that great multitude that will one day worship at his throne. If they are to hear the message of salvation, it is up to us to proclaim it.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/…

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Getting the Message Out 36:27

2M ago36:27

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Matthew 28:18-20 While many millions have been saved already, millions more are still waiting to hear the message of salvation. God has not finished gathering that great multitude that will one day worship at His throne. If they are to hear the message of salvation, it is up to us to proclaim it. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken shares about the Great Co…

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Reversals of Fortune 35:00

3M ago35:00

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A new MP3 sermon from 10th - Tenth Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Reversals of Fortune Speaker: Dr. Philip Ryken Broadcaster: 10th - Tenth Presbyterian Church (PCA) Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/3/2024 Bible: Psalm 126 Length: 35 min.

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Can the Orders Change?, with Gene Green: 1 Peter 2 13:31

2M ago13:31

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Peter, along with other NT writers, uses a term (ὑποτάσσω, hypotasso) which related to the idea of subordination, or being sub-ordered, whether in the society, household, church, or in cosmic terms. While Peter calls Christians to live out the faith under the hierarchies or “orders” of ancient Roman society, may the church be an agent in society wh…

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Glory! Glory! 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Glory, the after life, is not a place we know in great detail, however, the book of Revelation offers us an interesting glimpse into Heaven. It describes an enormous number of people from all different ethnic groups and places worshipping the Lord in the splendor of holiness.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/dona…

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Glory! Glory! 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Revelation 7:9-17 Glory, or the afterlife, is not a place we know about in great detail. However, the book of Revelation offers us an interesting glimpse into heaven. It describes an enormous number of people from all different ethnic groups and places, worshipping the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. Tune in as Dr. Philip Ryken looks to our e…

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In the beginning when God created…", with Emanuel Tov: Genesis 1:1 12:03

3M ago12:03

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The very first words of the Hebrew Bible, usually translated as “In the beginning God created…” can also be translated, “In the beginning when God created . . . God said . . . .” What is the basis for this rendition? Dr. Emanuel Tov, the J. L. Magnes Professor of Bible Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, recounts his learning of the bibl…

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Suffering a Little While 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Suffering in the Christian life is not necessarily to be avoided and neither is it to be accepted with a defeated attitude. The life of the Christian is to be patterned after Jesus Christ’s.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/790/29By Dr. Philip Graham Ryken

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Suffering a Little While 32:41

3M ago32:41

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1 Peter 1:1-9 Suffering in the Christian life is not necessarily to be avoided, nor is it to be accepted with an attitude of defeat. Rather, the life of the Christian is to be patterned after Jesus Christ’s. Tune in to hear more about God's purpose in our suffering from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.…

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Moses Didn’t Know He Was Jewish, with Rabbi Steven Bob 11:02

3M ago11:02

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The Hebrew term yehudim in modern Hebrew can be straightforwardly translated as “Jews,” but when it occurs in the Hebrew Bible this is not the best translation. Remarkably, more than half the occurrences in the OT are in one book: Esther. The question can be extended into the NT as well. Rabbi Steven Bob, who has contributed several episodes to thi…

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Saved to Sin No More 34:34

3M ago34:34

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Romans 6:1-14 The Bible calls us saints, which means "holy ones," because God has separated us from sin and blessed us for His service. Most Christians would agree that we have a need for personal holiness, however we have difficulty in agreeing as to how this holiness actually comes about. Listen to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken as he teac…

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The Lord of the Spirit, with Steve Walton: Acts 2:33 12:45

3M ago12:45

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In Acts 2:33 there is a completely new thing: Whereas in the OT and everywhere in Judaism it is God, Yahweh, who sends the Holy Spirit, in Acts 2 Jesus has ascended to the right hand of God, received the Spirit from his Father, and himself performs the act of pouring out the Spirit. This should provoke reflection on both Jesus and the Spirit. Dr. S…

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God’s New People 39:24

4M ago39:24

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Acts 2:42-47 Believing the message of salvation is not an end in itself; it is only the beginning. We are not merely saved from sin, but we are also saved for God’s glory which is commonly revealed in genuine Christian community. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the importance of fellowship on Every Last Word.…

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Groping About for God Like a Blind Cyclops, with Steven Jones: Acts 17:27 9:10

3M ago9:10

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In his lecture to philosophers in Acts 17, Paul declares that God has so ordered human history that people “would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us” (NIV). The verb translated “reach out for” (ψηλαφάω) can be illuminated by the blinded Cyclops in Homer’s Odyssey or by the biblical Isaac tr…

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All God’s Children 36:02

4M ago36:02

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2 Samuel 9:1-13 In our rebellion, we put Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to death. Now our lives are forfeited. But here we see the wonder of God’s adopting grace, turning rebels into princes. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we become God’s own sons and daughters. Hear the good news of the gospel from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.…

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