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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 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 TruthTwo Ways to Live (Part 2 of 2)
Here Jesus focuses on our response to his Word—and the eternal implications of that response. We need to avoid false teachers as being very dangerous, we need…
Encounter the TruthTwo Ways to Live (Part 1 of 2)
Here Jesus focuses on our response to his Word—and the eternal implications of that response. We need to avoid false teachers as being very dangerous, we need…
Encounter the TruthSpeaking Wisely (Part 2 of 2)
As our heavenly Father treats us with grace and kindness, Jesus calls us to treat others with grace and kindness (and not judgmentalism). This sums up the…
Encounter the TruthSpeaking Wisely (Part 1 of 2)
As our heavenly Father treats us with grace and kindness, Jesus calls us to treat others with grace and kindness (and not judgmentalism). This sums up the…
Encounter the TruthInvesting Wisely (Part 2 of 2)
In a culture obsessed by material gain and material security, Jesus calls us to use our money to store up treasures in heaven—and as we do so, to train our…
Encounter the TruthInvesting Wisely (Part 1 of 2)
In a culture obsessed by material gain and material security, Jesus calls us to use our money to store up treasures in heaven—and as we do so, to train our…
Encounter the TruthInvisible Religion (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus addresses a group of people who are very concerned that their religious acts should be seen and observed by others. He insists that their religious acts…
Encounter the TruthInvisible Religion (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus addresses a group of people who are very concerned that their religious acts should be seen and observed by others. He insists that their religious acts…
Encounter the TruthLiving Out True Righteousness (Part 2 of 2)
This section of chapter 5 is showing us that we need a Saviour who can deal with our guilt. As he outlines this kingdom ethic, Jesus is actually telling us how…
Encounter the TruthLiving Out True Righteousness (Part 1 of 2)
This section of chapter 5 is showing us that we need a Saviour who can deal with our guilt. As he outlines this kingdom ethic, Jesus is actually telling us how…
Encounter the TruthAttaining True Righteousness (Part 2 of 2)
Although some thought Jesus overturned the Law of Moses, he insists that he has come to fulfil it. His teaching on the Law’s requirements sets a standard of…
Encounter the TruthAttaining True Righteousness (Part 1 of 2)
Although some thought Jesus overturned the Law of Moses, he insists that he has come to fulfil it. His teaching on the Law’s requirements sets a standard of…
Encounter the TruthSeeking True Blessing (Part 2 of 2)
While the world thinks blessing is found in aggressive self-advancement and self-preservation, Jesus teaches the surprising and counter-cultural message that…
Encounter the TruthSeeking True Blessing (Part 1 of 2)
While the world thinks blessing is found in aggressive self-advancement and self-preservation, Jesus teaches the surprising and counter-cultural message that…
Encounter the TruthMoving Forward in Love (Part 2 of 2)
One commentator has described the Corinthian church as a dumpster fire: sexual immorality, cliques, snobbery, spiritual arrogance, lawsuits among…
Encounter the TruthMoving Forward in Love (Part 1 of 2)
One commentator has described the Corinthian church as a dumpster fire: sexual immorality, cliques, snobbery, spiritual arrogance, lawsuits among…
Encounter the TruthThe Defeat of Death (Part 2 of 2)
Paul's vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark…
Encounter the TruthThe Defeat of Death (Part 1 of 2)
In 1 Corinthians, Paul has addressed numerous issues in the church—division, immorality, pride—but he "lands the plane" on the doctrine of resurrection because…
Encounter the TruthGifts That Build the Church (Part 2 of 2)
Paul's vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark…
Encounter the TruthGifts That Build the Church (Part 1 of 2)
Paul's vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark…
Encounter the TruthTrue Love (Part 2 of 2)
Paul underscores the centrality of love: even the most impressive spiritual gifts or sacrificial acts are meaningless without it. Love is not about…
Encounter the TruthTrue Love (Part 1 of 2)
Paul underscores the centrality of love: even the most impressive spiritual gifts or sacrificial acts are meaningless without it. Love is not about…
Encounter the TruthBeing the Body of Christ (Part 2 of 2)
Paul teaches that all Christians are united by the Holy Spirit through their confession that “Jesus is Lord.” This unity is expressed through diverse spiritual…
Encounter the TruthBeing the Body of Christ (Part 1 of 2)
Paul teaches that all Christians are united by the Holy Spirit through their confession that “Jesus is Lord.” This unity is expressed through diverse spiritual…
Encounter the TruthDiversity and Unity in Worship (Part 2 of 2)
Paul addresses critical issues of unity and diversity within the church, focusing on gender distinctions and social divisions during worship gatherings. This…
Encounter the TruthDiversity and Unity in Worship (Part 1 of 2)
Paul addresses critical issues of unity and diversity within the church, focusing on gender distinctions and social divisions during worship gatherings. This…
Encounter the TruthRunning to Win the Prize (Part 2 of 2)
In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul continues the theme introduced in chapter 9—running the Christian life with the goal of winning the eternal prize. Drawing imagery…
Encounter the TruthRunning to Win the Prize (Part 1 of 2)
In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul continues the theme introduced in chapter 9—running the Christian life with the goal of winning the eternal prize. Drawing imagery…
Encounter the TruthGospel Rights and Responsibilities (Part 2 of 2)
Here Paul teaches about Christian freedom and the responsibility to limit that freedom out of love for others and for the sake of the gospel. Using one’s…
Encounter the TruthGospel Rights and Responsibilities (Part 1 of 2)
Here Paul teaches about Christian freedom and the responsibility to limit that freedom out of love for others and for the sake of the gospel. Using one’s…
Encounter the TruthMarriage and Singleness When the Time Is Short (Part 2 of 2)
The time is short—the Lord could return any day. How then shall we live? Do we downplay marriage and sexuality? No. We prize our marriages. We stay as we were…
Encounter the TruthMarriage and Singleness When the Time Is Short (Part 1 of 2)
The time is short—the Lord could return any day. How then shall we live? Do we downplay marriage and sexuality? No. We prize our marriages. We stay as we were…
Encounter the TruthDealing with the Mess of Sin (Part 2 of 2)
We see the people’s collective brokenness over their sin of intermarrying with unbelievers, leading to genuine repentance and decisive actions to address their…
Encounter the TruthDealing with the Mess of Sin (Part 1 of 2)
We see the people’s collective brokenness over their sin of intermarrying with unbelievers, leading to genuine repentance and decisive actions to address their…
Encounter the TruthThe Disruptive Power of the Word of God (Part 2 of 2)
Ezra grieves as the returning exiles sin by intermarrying with non-Israelite peoples, leading to spiritual compromise. Here we find the ongoing need for…
Encounter the TruthThe Disruptive Power of the Word of God (Part 1 of 2)
Ezra grieves as the returning exiles sin by intermarrying with non-Israelite peoples, leading to spiritual compromise. Here we find the ongoing need for…
Encounter the TruthThe Good Hand of God (Part 2 of 2)
God’s provision, guidance, and protection for His people is shown as Ezra leads a group of exiles on a perilous journey back to Jerusalem. Ezra models…
Encounter the TruthThe Good Hand of God (Part 1 of 2)
God’s provision, guidance, and protection for His people is shown as Ezra leads a group of exiles on a perilous journey back to Jerusalem. Ezra models…
Encounter the TruthThe Teacher Who Brings Renewal (Part 2 of 2)
Ezra is described as one who studied, obeyed, and taught the Law of the Lord, demonstrating the qualities God uses to inspire transformation among His people…
Encounter the TruthThe Teacher Who Brings Renewal (Part 1 of 2)
Ezra is described as one who studied, obeyed, and taught the Law of the Lord, demonstrating the qualities God uses to inspire transformation among His people…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord's Purpose Prevails (Part 2 of 2)
The faithfulness of God is shown as the temple rebuilding is completed after years of opposition. We see the people worshipping and joyfully celebrating…
Encounter the TruthThe Lord's Purpose Prevails (Part 1 of 2)
The faithfulness of God is shown as the temple rebuilding is completed after years of opposition. We see the people worshipping and joyfully celebrating…
Encounter the TruthWhen Trouble Comes Knocking (Part 2 of 2)
The deception, discouragement, and accusations from adversaries that the returned exiles faced while rebuilding the temple reminds us to expect challenges when…
Encounter the TruthWhen Trouble Comes Knocking (Part 1 of 2)
The deception, discouragement, and accusations from adversaries that the returned exiles faced while rebuilding the temple reminds us to expect challenges when…
Encounter the TruthFirst Things First (Part 2 of 2)
In Ezra 3, we see the rebuilding of the altar and the laying of the temple’s foundation after the exiles returned to Jerusalem. The people, unified and humbled…
Encounter the TruthFirst Things First (Part 1 of 2)
In Ezra 3, we see the rebuilding of the altar and the laying of the temple’s foundation after the exiles returned to Jerusalem. The people, unified and humbled…
Encounter the TruthWho Is Ultimately in Control (Part 2 of 2)
In the beginning of Ezra, God's sovereignty is demonstrated in fulfilling His promises. Despite Judah's long exile, God stirred King Cyrus of Persia to issue a…
Encounter the TruthWho Is Ultimately in Control? (Part 1 of 2)
In the beginning of Ezra, God's sovereignty is demonstrated in fulfilling His promises. Despite Judah's long exile, God stirred King Cyrus of Persia to issue a…
Encounter the TruthThe God of Persistent Faithfulness (Part 2 of 2)
The final chapter of 2 Chronicles sets the stage for our study in Ezra. Despite repeated warnings from prophets, the people mocked God's messengers, leading to…
Encounter the TruthThe God of Persistent Faithfulness (Part 1 of 2)
The final chapter of 2 Chronicles sets the stage for our study in Ezra. Despite repeated warnings from prophets, the people mocked God's messengers, leading to…
Encounter the TruthThe Risen King (Part 2 of 2)
Death could not hold this King. He is risen to reign. John tells us that he has given us this written record of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for a…
Encounter the TruthThe Risen King (Part 1 of 2)
Death could not hold this King. He is risen to reign. John tells us that he has given us this written record of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for a…
Encounter the TruthThe Crucified King (Part 2 of 2)
Jesus is crucified under the charge that he is King of the Jews. In deepest irony, this charge is proved true. Jesus fulfills the words of Psalm 22—and dies as…
Encounter the TruthThe Crucified King (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus is crucified under the charge that he is King of the Jews. In deepest irony, this charge is proved true. Jesus fulfills the words of Psalm 22—and dies as…