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Cult leaders have present themselves as Pastors of a church. Today we will discuss how to differentiate between a cult and a church. Key Points: A skeptical man sees little difference between a religion and a cult. The Sheppard takes care of the sheep. The sheep don’t take care of the Sheppard. The church belongs to the Lord, not a preacher or char…

When I was 25, I found myself in the midst of a quarter-life crisis. My business failed, my relationship was falling apart and I lost the things I valued most. During the same week, I began Bible Study with a pastor and saw a psychologist. Since then, many Christians have asked if a true believer really needs a psychologist. Key Points: There are c…

Have you ever noticed that the vast majority of people that profess Christs seem to fall away within a few years? I believe the modern church does a horrible job of setting expectations for a new life in Christ. Key Points: Telling new Christians they will get their heart's desire sets them up for false expectations. Two Christian opponents may bot…

Recently I have been doing a lot of self-study to be a more balanced man. In my study, I learned about many cultures having a rite of passage to so symbolize maturity. I wondered if Christians have any rites of passage. Key Points: A Rite of passage is a ceremonial event that marks the passage from one state to another A wedding ceremony symbolizes…

The other day I overheard a video of an older man teaching a young man about forgiveness. The sound advice came from a familiar but unlike voice. It was none other than "Iron Mike" Tyson. Today we will examine how his advice lines up with Christian Concepts, drawn from the Bible. Key Points: There really is no limit to the number of times Jesus exp…

In high school, I learned about the excesses of medieval churches. It was music to my ears because the church I attended was very materialistic and wasteful. I told my mother I no longer wanted to give money to the church. I learned some valuable lessons. Key Points: God requires us to give, not the church. He doesn't need our money but giving is a…

I am almost 35 and have been reflecting on life. What is most important? It is possible that I am halfway through life. How can I best use my time left to serve God and others? This is a question that we can and should ask ourselves. I have been reflecting on all of this lately and I want to share my thoughts with you. Key Points: There are no Uhau…

Genesis and the Creation account are often presented as allegories or parables. Some churches even believe Genesis only reflects man’s knowledge during the Bronze age. Today we are going to discuss why those beliefs are in direct conflict with Christian Concepts. Key Points: The foundation and core beliefs of Christianity are established in the boo…

I often hear people say God is loving and kind in the New Testament, but he was a brutal disciplinarian in Old Testament. Today we are going to discuss weather that is true or just another misconception. Key Points: Negative experiences tend to be more memorable than positive one. Therefore it is easy to overlook the good and focus on traumatic eve…

People often say, "If it is meant to be, then it will be". Is that Biblical? Today we will discuss the role of fate, choices and consequences are seen in the Bible. Key Points: God's foreknowledge of our future does not negate or diminish our ability to make choices. God may pre-determine the consequence of a choice, however, the Bible's "if...then…

Pride has many modern sentiments attached to it such as parades, having pride in our work, taking great pride as a parent, and so on. However, the Bible is fully against pride. Why? Key Points: Pride was the first sin committed in the Bible, even before the fall of Adam and Eve in Garden of Eden. Pride causes us to break the two "Great Commandments…

Have you ever wondered why so many Christians are conspiracy theorists? We range from the doubtful Thomases that are skeptical about headlines to wearing tin foil hats and building Zombie proof bunkers. Key Points: The Bible was delivered though prophecy. Prophecy legitimizes the prophet and proves God true. All eyes have been on Israel since 1948 …

The Bible and Jesus boldly claim there is only ONE truth. However, there are many denominations, all claiming to be right. How did that happen? Key Points: Through history Christ was mixed with the local culture and many religions in order to appeal to people, rather than teaching directly from the Bible. Belief in a new revelation though a modern …

The Bible says Jesus saves. So why do Christians get baptized? I became a Christian in January 2011, then I was baptized four months later. That statement may be confusing to some people. How is that possible? Let's see what the Bible says about that. Key Points: Faith in Jesus saves us from our sins. Baptism is for a good conscience toward God - I…

Speaking about politics, religion, and sports (in some regions) causes many conflicts. So why do Christians always want to talk about Jesus and the Bible? Let's dive into some of the main reasons. Some reasons may surprise you. Key Points: Some churches teach it is a requirement to get to heaven. Therefore, those members are doing it to get a rewar…

Today we are going to discuss what Jesus actually saves us from. Jesus came to save us from sin, not going to hell is just a byproduct but not the focus. - Matthew 1:21 Hell is not designed for people. It is designed for the devil and his angels - Matthew 25:41 God does not want anyone past, present, or future to go to hell. We all have the option …

The Bible teaches we go to heaven by putting our faith in Jesus. However, it is often said you need to go to church to be saved. "Church" is important BUT not required for salvation. Today we clear up the confusion. Key Points: Jesus spent 3.5 years building a church before He was crucified, therefore it must be important. God's children should WAN…

The Chosen Season 2, Episode 6 was great. Please note I accidentally say episode 7 during the recording. However, this is a reaction to S2E6. Timestamps: [1:13] - David eats the shewbread [2:12] - Mary of Magdala runs off (backslides) [3:58] - Mother Mary speaks wisdom [5:12] - The food is running out [6:25] - Jesus polishes the roughest of a belie…

Repent is one of the most important yet misunderstood words in the Bible. There is a lot of debate about what it means and how it relates to salvation. Key Points: Only relying on Google definitions will cause conflicts when reading the Bible. True faith produces repentance. It is not "work" that we choose to do. When you see yourself as God sees y…

We dive in to John 3 to understand what Born-Again means. Jesus tells Nicodemus he MUST be born again. Also, he reveals how one can be born again. Key Points: Jesus says you must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. Water baptism and speaking in tongues are NOT mentioned in John 3. It is the Spirt of God that allows us to understand scripture…

In this episode, we dive into heaven and some common misconceptions. We compare pop culture heaven to Biblical heaven and discuss how to get there. Key Points: People do not become flying babies in the clouds. Humans and angels are separate beings. The "third heaven" is not a physical place. The first 2 are. Heaven is available to ALL through faith…

Let's dive into four common arguments against the Bible. The Christian's job is to present the word, not beating anyone into "faith". After all, no one can be tricked or forced to believe anything. Key Points: Anything that is not observed, tested and repeatable is based upon faith It is harder for God to create everything from nothing than it is f…

The divinity of Jesus is one of the most "controversial" topics within Christian circles. Today we are going to dive into the Bible and see exactly what it teaches about this foundational subject. Key Points: There are 2 interpretations of the Bible stating the Father and Son are one. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are like water (H20) taking 3 di…

The Chosen (Season 2, Episode 5) live stream took place on Monday night. The eleventh disciple is added. Simon the Zealot (the other Simon) is chosen. Timestamps: [2:00] - My expectations after Episode 4. [3:43] - The second Simon [5:40] - The devils are cast out of the possessed man [7:40] - Jesus' cousin John the Baptist [11:06] - John the Baptis…

Let's define what it is to be a Christian. There is a lot of misconception about the word. The word is first mentioned in the book of Acts. After Jesus is crucified, believers were persecuted in Jerusalem and scattered abroad. The term "Christian" was firs used to describe the believers in Antioch. Key Points: The first believers did no call themse…

In this episode, we lay the foundation. Who is the Christian Jesus? What was he like? What is our main source of information about Him? Key Takeaways: The Bible warns against "another" Jesus The Christian Jesus is based on the Bible (scriptures) There are many popular versions of Jesus that are un-biblical Instagram: @BibleGumMedia Twitter: @BibleG…

The Chosen (Season 2, Episode 4) live stream took place last night. I think this will be one of the most polarizing (love-hate) episodes to date. The episode was based on John 5. I have included timestamps below: Timestamps: [2:48] - Review starts [9:28] - The Dark Side [11:57] - The Main Point of the Episode [13:40] - Bible vs Show The Chosen: htt…

The Bible is the subject of virtually every debate about Christianity. No one cares if you say you are a Christian...unless you actually believe the Bible. Key Points Saying "the Bible says so" sounds like circular reasoning unless it is fully explained. Inspired by God means a lot more than "godly principles". The Bible challenges itself in an "al…

In the first episode of Christian Concepts, Tahj introduces himself. It's like a Christian origin story (comic book reference). This episode is a little more personal than planned. This episode helps to establish the purpose of the show and the goal of the content. going forward Key Points Tahj is a Christian by choice, not default Tahj examines hi…

A weekly show with thoughtful discussion about Christianity, its concepts, and misconceptions. Hosted by Tahj, a Christian overthinker, and fan of irony. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Instagram: @BibleGumMedia Twitter: @BibleGumMedia Patreon: @BibleGum Not subscribed? Follow the show in your favorite podcast app for free. Click here!…