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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 Truth
Leading Many to Glory (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
Although he is the eternal Son, Jesus became human and suffered death for the sake of our salvation—fulfilling the glorious destiny that God planned for…
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God's Supreme Word (Part 2 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that…
- Encounter the Truth
God's Supreme Word (Part 1 of 2) | So Great a Salvation
God has spoken his supreme and final word in the person of his Son. We must listen carefully to the gospel message that God has declared through Jesus so that…
- Encounter the Truth
Praying in Faith (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
Prayer is more powerful than we believe. It can lead to the restoration of people and the transformation of situations. So often we doubt that prayer achieves…
- Encounter the Truth
Praying in Faith (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
Prayer is more powerful than we believe. It can lead to the restoration of people and the transformation of situations. So often we doubt that prayer achieves…
- Encounter the Truth
Living in Light of the Lord’s Return (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
The coming of the Lord should drive us to godliness. For the rich who live indulgently and oppress the poor, James calls for repentance. For the believers who…
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Living in Light of the Lord’s Return (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
The coming of the Lord should drive us to godliness. For the rich who live indulgently and oppress the poor, James calls for repentance. For the believers who…
- Encounter the Truth
Speaking in Humility and Faith (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We are so prone to arrogant speech—in judging one another and in speaking of our future plans. James reminds us that God is the Judge of our neighbour, and he…
- Encounter the Truth
Speaking in Humility and Faith (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We are so prone to arrogant speech—in judging one another and in speaking of our future plans. James reminds us that God is the Judge of our neighbour, and he…
- Encounter the Truth
Choosing the Right Friendship (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We must decide whether we will be friends with the world or friends with God. We cannot be both. God’s Spirit demands our affection and loyalty. If we will…
- Encounter the Truth
Choosing the Right Friendship (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We must decide whether we will be friends with the world or friends with God. We cannot be both. God’s Spirit demands our affection and loyalty. If we will…
- Encounter the Truth
Wisdom from Above (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
In a society of disorder and discord, we desperately need the wisdom that comes from above. God’s wisdom is pure and peaceable, and will lead to meek conduct…
- Encounter the Truth
Wisdom from Above (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
In a society of disorder and discord, we desperately need the wisdom that comes from above. God’s wisdom is pure and peaceable, and will lead to meek conduct…
- Encounter the Truth
The Power of the Tongue (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
Although the human tongue is a small thing, it is immensely powerful. James highlights for us the power and the danger of the tongue, and he challenges us to…
- Encounter the Truth
The Power of the Tongue (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
Although the human tongue is a small thing, it is immensely powerful. James highlights for us the power and the danger of the tongue, and he challenges us to…
- Encounter the Truth
Faith That Works (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We might like to believe that we can have faith in Jesus but then ignore the call to obey Him, but James insists that true faith will lead to works of…
- Encounter the Truth
Faith That Works (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
We might like to believe that we can have faith in Jesus but then ignore the call to obey Him, but James insists that true faith will lead to works of…
- Encounter the Truth
Seeing People Through a Gospel Lens (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
It is so easy to treat people with partiality, giving preference to the rich or influential. But God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith. We…
- Encounter the Truth
Seeing People Through a Gospel Lens (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
It is so easy to treat people with partiality, giving preference to the rich or influential. But God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith. We…
- Encounter the Truth
Pure Religion (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
God cares not only that we hear the Word, but that we do it. True religion will be shown by our practical actions.
- Encounter the Truth
Pure Religion (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
God cares not only that we hear the Word, but that we do it. True religion will be shown by our practical actions.
- Encounter the Truth
Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
The Word of God is able to save. Our tongues are often instruments of sin. We therefore need to be people who are committed much more to listening than to…
- Encounter the Truth
Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
The Word of God is able to save. Our tongues are often instruments of sin. We therefore need to be people who are committed much more to listening than to…
- Encounter the Truth
Good Gifts from Above (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
God uses trials for our good, but he is never the source of temptation to sin. No, God is the source of every good gift. We must trust in his goodness at all…
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Good Gifts from Above (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
God uses trials for our good, but he is never the source of temptation to sin. No, God is the source of every good gift. We must trust in his goodness at all…
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How to Become Steadfast and Wise (Part 2 of 2) | Doers of the Word
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…
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How to Become Steadfast and Wise (Part 1 of 2) | Doers of the Word
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 Truth
Doing Good, Boasting Well (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Living as free people in the power of the Spirit, we are called to do good to those around us—and especially to those of the family of faith. (This will…
- Encounter the Truth
Doing Good, Boasting Well (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Living as free people in the power of the Spirit, we are called to do good to those around us—and especially to those of the family of faith. (This will…
- Encounter the Truth
Living by the Spirit (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There is an internal conflict within the believer’s heart between the Spirit and the sinful nature. Both the Spirit and the sinful nature produce distinctive…
- Encounter the Truth
Living by the Spirit (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There is an internal conflict within the believer’s heart between the Spirit and the sinful nature. Both the Spirit and the sinful nature produce distinctive…
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True Freedom (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There are two dangers associated with our freedom in Christ. One is that we will forfeit it as we slip into legalism and try to justify ourselves before God…
- Encounter the Truth
True Freedom (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There are two dangers associated with our freedom in Christ. One is that we will forfeit it as we slip into legalism and try to justify ourselves before God…
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Slipping into Slavery (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Having been set free from the demands of the law, it would be all too easy to slip into legalism once more. But we are children of the promise. If we trust in…
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Slipping into Slavery (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Having been set free from the demands of the law, it would be all too easy to slip into legalism once more. But we are children of the promise. If we trust in…
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True Children of God (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Through Christ, we are adopted as God’s true children. Because our standing is not based on Old Testament law, our access to God does not depend on being…
- Encounter the Truth
True Children of God (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Through Christ, we are adopted as God’s true children. Because our standing is not based on Old Testament law, our access to God does not depend on being…
- Encounter the Truth
Prisoners Set Free (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
It may seem as though God’s Law and his promises in Christ stand opposed to one another, but Paul shows us that the law had the effect of leading us to Christ…
- Encounter the Truth
Prisoners Set Free (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
It may seem as though God’s Law and his promises in Christ stand opposed to one another, but Paul shows us that the law had the effect of leading us to Christ…
- Encounter the Truth
Jesus: God's Plan "A" (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Although the coming and work of Christ might look like God’s plan “B” when salvation by works failed, actually, Paul shows us that God’s promises and plans…
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Jesus: God's Plan "A" (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Although the coming and work of Christ might look like God’s plan “B” when salvation by works failed, actually, Paul shows us that God’s promises and plans…
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In Christ Alone (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, and him alone; law-keeping will not save. Having been saved by faith in Christ, we continue to live the Christian life…
- Encounter the Truth
In Christ Alone (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, and him alone; law-keeping will not save. Having been saved by faith in Christ, we continue to live the Christian life…
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Authentic Messenger, Authentic Gospel (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Paul’s personal testimony demonstrates the power of the gospel to transform lives. It also demonstrates that his gospel comes from God—and so is the true and…
- Encounter the Truth
Authentic Messenger, Authentic Gospel (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
Paul’s personal testimony demonstrates the power of the gospel to transform lives. It also demonstrates that his gospel comes from God—and so is the true and…
- Encounter the Truth
Only the Real Deal (Part 2 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There will always be false teachers around—and there will always be alternative gospels on the marketplace. But a modified gospel is no gospel at all, and Paul…
Encounter the TruthOnly the Real Deal (Part 1 of 2) | Jesus + Nothing
There will always be false teachers around—and there will always be alternative gospels on the marketplace. But a modified gospel is no gospel at all, and Paul…
Encounter the TruthThe Kingdom Advancing (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Just as Jesus called the apostles to be shrewd in their day, he calls us to be shrewd in ours—careful with our words, sensitive to our context. But at the same…
Encounter the TruthThe Kingdom Advancing (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Just as Jesus called the apostles to be shrewd in their day, he calls us to be shrewd in ours—careful with our words, sensitive to our context. But at the same…
Encounter the TruthA Powerful Message and an Urgent Need (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus has shown that the Kingdom message is life-transforming and thoroughly wonderful. He sees that the world is ready for the message and, out of compassion…
Encounter the TruthA Powerful Message and an Urgent Need (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus has shown that the Kingdom message is life-transforming and thoroughly wonderful. He sees that the world is ready for the message and, out of compassion…
Encounter the TruthWhen Religion Confronts Spiritual Reality (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
We see a new series of powerful miracles that show Jesus’ authenticity and power, but the more clearly Jesus demonstrates these things, the more forcefully the…
Encounter the TruthWhen Religion Confronts Spiritual Reality (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
We see a new series of powerful miracles that show Jesus’ authenticity and power, but the more clearly Jesus demonstrates these things, the more forcefully the…
Encounter the TruthThe Call of the Kingdom (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus is radically different from the religious leaders of his day. He does not spend his time with those who view themselves as righteous or religious—he…
Encounter the TruthThe Call of the Kingdom (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus is radically different from the religious leaders of his day. He does not spend his time with those who view themselves as righteous or religious—he…
Encounter the TruthThe Greatest Miracle of All (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus heals the paralytic, but he makes it clear that this physical healing is designed to prove his power to perform a greater healing—the healing of our…
Encounter the TruthThe Greatest Miracle of All (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus heals the paralytic, but he makes it clear that this physical healing is designed to prove his power to perform a greater healing—the healing of our…
Encounter the TruthThe Power of the King (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus confronts the demons living inside two tomb-dwellers, and he sends them to destruction in a herd of pigs. The demons know who Jesus is and are…
Encounter the TruthThe Power of the King (Part 1 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
Jesus confronts the demons living inside two tomb-dwellers, and he sends them to destruction in a herd of pigs. The demons know who Jesus is and are…
Encounter the TruthThe Cost of the Kingdom (Part 2 of 2) | Kingdoms Colliding
As Jesus brings in God’s Kingdom, he calls people to follow him. This will be costly, and it won’t be comfortable. But Jesus calls us to bear the cost and to…