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Encounter the Truth
Through faithful teaching of the Scriptures, we seek to facilitate encounters with the truth of God’s Word – and ultimately, with the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Truth that came down from heaven. Our prayer is that those who do not yet know Jesus will come to a saving knowledge of the truth, that believers will be grounded in the truth, and that local churches will be encouraged in their witness to the truth.
Episodes
Encounter the TruthWalking Prayerfully and Wisely (Part 2 of 2)
What does it look like to live as those who represent Jesus Christ in the world? If we are his people, then we must learn to pray and walk and speak faithfully…
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Walking Prayerfully and Wisely (Part 1 of 2)
What does it look like to live as those who represent Jesus Christ in the world? If we are his people, then we must learn to pray and walk and speak faithfully…
Encounter the TruthGod's Great Generosity (Part 2 of 2)
God is worthy of all praise because he has blessed us so richly, and without our merit. He has purposed to include us in Christ—even as he plans to bring all…
Encounter the TruthGod's Great Generosity (Part 1 of 2)
God is worthy of all praise because he has blessed us so richly, and without our merit. He has purposed to include us in Christ—even as he plans to bring all…
Encounter the TruthHow to Become Steadfast and Wise (Part 2 of 2)
The Lord causes us to become steadfast and complete when he brings us through trial—and he makes us wise as we come to him in faith. Trust him in times of…
Encounter the TruthHow to Become Steadfast and Wise (Part 1 of 2)
The Lord causes us to become steadfast and complete when he brings us through trial—and he makes us wise as we come to him in faith. Trust him in times of…
Encounter the TruthA Word of Warning (Part 2 of 2)
Here is a rebuke for the believer who has not made appropriate progress in the faith. And here is a warning that is designed to keep us close to Jesus—and to…
Encounter the TruthA Word of Warning (Part 1 of 2)
Here is a rebuke for the believer who has not made appropriate progress in the faith. And here is a warning that is designed to keep us close to Jesus—and to…
Encounter the TruthDangers All Around (Part 2 of 2)
The church at Crete faces challenges on every side. Crete is a toxic culture, and there is false teaching threatening the church. This is why a godly eldership…
Encounter the TruthDangers All Around (Part 1 of 2)
The church at Crete faces challenges on every side. Crete is a toxic culture, and there is false teaching threatening the church. This is why a godly eldership…
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 2 of 2)
Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their…
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 1 of 2)
Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their…
Encounter the TruthTaking Refuge in the Lord (Part 2 of 2)
David knows that the Lord is committed to protecting those of his covenant community; he knows that God is a God of faithfulness to his people; a God of mercy…
Encounter the TruthTaking Refuge in the Lord (Part 1 of 2)
David knows that the Lord is committed to protecting those of his covenant community; he knows that God is a God of faithfulness to his people; a God of mercy…
Encounter the TruthA Confidence in Trials (Part 2 of 2)
Life in this world is hard, and opposition is real. But the Christian believer has a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These trials may…
Encounter the TruthA Confidence in Trials (Part 1 of 2)
Life in this world is hard, and opposition is real. But the Christian believer has a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These trials may…
Encounter the TruthEnduring by Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Moses—and other heroes of the faith—were willing to endure hardship because they trusted the unseen God. Does our faith equip us to do the same? Hebrews says…
Encounter the TruthEnduring by Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Moses—and other heroes of the faith—were willing to endure hardship because they trusted the unseen God. Does our faith equip us to do the same? Hebrews says…
Encounter the TruthThe Gracious and Merciful God (Part 2 of 2)
If there is a distinction between grace and mercy—it is that God’s mercy speaks of his goodness to us in our misery and distress when we cannot save ourselves…
Encounter the TruthThe Gracious and Merciful God (Part 1 of 2)
If there is a distinction between grace and mercy—it is that God’s mercy speaks of his goodness to us in our misery and distress when we cannot save ourselves…
Encounter the TruthDevoted to Good Works (Part 2 of 2)
Ultimately, the gospel will mean that God’s people will be devoted to doing good works. Those works don’t save us—but they are the natural result of our…
Encounter the TruthDevoted to Good Works (Part 1 of 2)
Ultimately, the gospel will mean that God’s people will be devoted to doing good works. Those works don’t save us—but they are the natural result of our…
Encounter the TruthTransformed by the Mercy of God (Part 2 of 2)
Self-control and a gracious attitude toward others must mark the Christian—and must set us apart from the culture around us. But we will only know how to do…
Encounter the TruthTransformed by the Mercy of God (Part 1 of 2)
Self-control and a gracious attitude toward others must mark the Christian—and must set us apart from the culture around us. But we will only know how to do…
Encounter the TruthThe Engine of Transformation (Part 2 of 2)
Life-transformation does not come out of nowhere—and we cannot achieve it by ourselves. It only comes through the power of the gospel. Having told us how we…
Encounter the TruthThe Engine of Transformation (Part 1 of 2)
Life-transformation does not come out of nowhere—and we cannot achieve it by ourselves. It only comes through the power of the gospel. Having told us how we…
Encounter the TruthAdorning the Doctrine of God (Part 2 of 2)
We need help knowing how to apply the gospel to our everyday lives. Here Paul breaks down the church into age-and-stage groups and tells each one of us what…
Encounter the TruthAdorning the Doctrine of God (Part 1 of 2)
We need help knowing how to apply the gospel to our everyday lives. Here Paul breaks down the church into age-and-stage groups and tells each one of us what…
Encounter the TruthDangers All Around (Part 2 of 2)
The church at Crete faces challenges on every side. Crete is a toxic culture, and there is false teaching threatening the church. This is why a godly eldership…
Encounter the TruthDangers All Around (Part 1 of 2)
The church at Crete faces challenges on every side. Crete is a toxic culture, and there is false teaching threatening the church. This is why a godly eldership…
Encounter the TruthLeaders for a Complete Church (Part 2 of 2 )
The church is not complete until godly elders have been put in place. These elders must not only know the truth and defend it from error; they must live out…
Encounter the TruthLeaders for a Complete Church (Part 1 of 2)
The church is not complete until godly elders have been put in place. These elders must not only know the truth and defend it from error; they must live out…
Encounter the TruthKnowing the Truth (Part 2 of 2)
Paul writes this letter with the explicit concern that believers at Crete will have a deep knowledge of the truth that “accords with godliness.” He does not…
Encounter the TruthKnowing the Truth (Part 1 of 2)
Paul writes this letter with the explicit concern that believers at Crete will have a deep knowledge of the truth that “accords with godliness.” He does not…
Encounter the TruthThe Blessing Continues (Part 2 of 2)
Abraham seeks to be faithful in finding a wife for Isaac from among his family (and not the surrounding nations) and in staying in the land of promise. God…
Encounter the TruthThe Blessing Continues (Part 1 of 2)
Abraham seeks to be faithful in finding a wife for Isaac from among his family (and not the surrounding nations) and in staying in the land of promise. God…
Encounter the TruthWaiting for a Homeland (Part 2 of 2)
Abraham’s decision to buy a parcel of land in the promised land to bury Sarah affirms his trust in the Lord’s promise that this land will be his and his…
Encounter the TruthWaiting for a Homeland (Part 1 of 2)
Abraham’s decision to buy a parcel of land in the promised land to bury Sarah affirms his trust in the Lord’s promise that this land will be his and his…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Who Provides (Part 2 of 2)
In a very great test of faith, Abraham is called to give up Isaac and trust God’s power to restore him. God does so by providing a sacrifice in his place. Here…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Who Provides (Part 1 of 2)
In a very great test of faith, Abraham is called to give up Isaac and trust God’s power to restore him. God does so by providing a sacrifice in his place. Here…
Encounter the TruthThe God of Astounding Faithfulness (Part 2 of 2)
Despite all the improbability of an elderly and childless couple having a son, God keeps his promise and gives Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. His faithfulness to…
Encounter the TruthThe God of Astounding Faithfulness (Part 1 of 2)
Despite all the improbability of an elderly and childless couple having a son, God keeps his promise and gives Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. His faithfulness to…
Encounter the TruthAn Unflattering Comparison (Part 2 of 2)
In a very unfortunate case of déjà vu, Abraham fears for his own safety on account of his wife as he leads his family into foreign territory. As he did in…
Encounter the TruthAn Unflattering Comparison (Part 1 of 2)
In a very unfortunate case of déjà vu, Abraham fears for his own safety on account of his wife as he leads his family into foreign territory. As he did in…
Encounter the TruthThe Judgment and Mercy of God (Part 2 of 2)
Here we see the ugliness of sin unveiled, the judgment of God revealed, and his mercy poured out. We see judgment on Sodom and mercy and salvation in the…
Encounter the TruthThe Judgment and Mercy of God (Part 1 of 2)
Here we see the ugliness of sin unveiled, the judgment of God revealed, and his mercy poured out. We see judgment on Sodom and mercy and salvation in the…
Encounter the TruthThe Friend of the Righteous (Part 2 of 2)
Divine messengers come to Abram’s home to bring the good news of the blessing of a child to come. But the same messengers who visit Abram with news of divine…
Encounter the TruthThe Friend of the Righteous (Part 1 of 2)
Divine messengers come to Abram’s home to bring the good news of the blessing of a child to come. But the same messengers who visit Abram with news of divine…
Encounter the TruthThe Sign of the Covenant (Part 2 of 2)
Despite the failure and sin of Abram in the previous chapter, the Lord reaffirms his commitment to give him a land and a people—and he seals that covenantal…
Encounter the TruthThe Sign of the Covenant (Part 1 of 2)
Despite the failure and sin of Abram in the previous chapter, the Lord reaffirms his commitment to give him a land and a people—and he seals that covenantal…
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 2 of 2)
Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their…
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of Self-Reliance (Part 1 of 2)
Abram and Sarai knew the promise of God, but grew impatient with God’s timeline, not seeing how the promise could be fulfilled. They took matters into their…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 2 of 2)
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord Our Shield and Reward (Part 1 of 2)
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord reaffirmed the covenant and taught Abraham that he—the…
Encounter the TruthBattle and Blessing (Part 2 of 2)
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee their ultimate victory. Added to this…
Encounter the TruthBattle and Blessing (Part 1 of 2)
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee their ultimate victory. Added to this…
Encounter the TruthThe Open Hand of Faith (Part 2 of 2)
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see a godly spirit of generosity come through (and perhaps we…
Encounter the TruthThe Open Hand of Faith (Part 1 of 2)
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see a godly spirit of generosity come through (and perhaps we…
Encounter the TruthBlessed to Be a Blessing (Part 2 of 2)
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his initiative. Abraham is the recipient, as we are…
Encounter the TruthBlessed to Be a Blessing (Part 1 of 2)
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his initiative. Abraham is the recipient, as we are…