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Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery — John 8:1-11
In John 8, the scribes and Pharisees bring a woman to Jesus who had been caught in the act of adultery. And according to the Old Testament law, this woman…
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Why I Don’t Believe in the Perpetual Virginity of Mary
In the Catholic Church, the perpetual virginity of Mary is a dogma that you must believe—or else you won’t be saved. But in this video, I’m going to show you…
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What Will You Do About Jesus? — John 7:32-53
All of us will inevitably make a decision about Jesus. We will accept Him or reject Him. We will love Him or hate Him. Now, it might take us a while to make…
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When Jesus Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations — John 7:1-31
Jesus doesn’t always meet our expectations—not because He failed, but because we had the wrong ideas. And in John 7, we see that many people were disappointed…
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If Calvinism Is True, Then Why Did Jesus Say This?
If Calvinism is true, then why did Jesus say these words? In this video, I’m going to give you 5 passages from Jesus that disprove Calvinist doctrines. And…
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What It Takes to Be a Committed Follower of Christ — John 6:61-70
Are you a committed follower of Jesus, or just a fair-weather fan? At the end of John 6, many of Jesus’ followers left Him because His teachings were too…
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Calvinism, Transubstantiation, and the Bread of Life, Explained — John 6:41-60
Last week, we studied John 6, where Jesus declared that He’s the Bread of Life. And this week, we’ll continue in that same chapter, as Jesus doubles down and…
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What the Jehovah’s Witnesses Get Wrong About Christmas
One of the biggest differences between Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christians is that the Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t celebrate Christmas. They believe it’s a…
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Jesus Is the Bread of Life — John 6:15-40
After Jesus fed the 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes, the people wanted to make Him king. But they had some misunderstandings about who Jesus was and why…
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Are Christmas Trees Pagan?
I really wish I didn’t have to address this ridiculous conspiracy theory. But because I see Christians making this claim every year around this time, today I’m…
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Jesus Feeds the 5,000 — John 6:1-14
In this week’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 6, which contains one of the most famous stories in the Bible: Jesus feeding the 5,000. We’ll see how Jesus…
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My Debate With JesusandWhatnot: What I Wish I’d Said
I recently debated Noah (also known as Jesus and Whatnot) on the topic of Sola Scriptura. I argued for Sola Scriptura—affirming that the Bible is our only…
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The Controversial Claims of Christ — John 5:19-47
In John 5, Jesus makes some very controversial claims about Himself—claiming that He’s God, that He judges the world, and that you can only have eternal life…
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5 Differences Between Mormons and Christians
In this video, I’m going to show you 5 major differences between Mormons (AKA Latter-day Saints) and Christians. From polytheism, to rejecting the Trinity, to…
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Sola Scriptura Debate: JesusandWhatnot vs. David Cipriano
I recently debated Noah (also known as Jesus and Whatnot) on the topic of Sola Scriptura. I argued for Sola Scriptura—affirming that the Bible is our only…
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When a Hopeless Person Meets Jesus — John 5:1-18
Today, we’re looking at John 5 to see the story of Jesus healing a crippled man at the pool of Bethesda. We’ll see a man who couldn’t walk for 38 years and…
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Did the Catholic Church Give Us the Bible? My Response to CatholicSam
Did the Catholic Church give us the Bible? Recently, I made a video explaining that the Catholic Church didn’t give us the Bible—God did. But Sam Ockeloen (AKA…
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Jesus Heals the Nobleman’s Son — John 4:43-54
Today, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John. And in this episode, we’re looking at the time when Jesus heals the nobleman’s son…
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Jesus and the Woman at the Well: Part 2 — John 4:27-42
Today, we’re looking at the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, part 2. In part 1, Jesus went to Samaria, had a conversation with the woman, and revealed…
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Jesus and the Woman at the Well — John 4:1-26
What if I told you that there’s a type of water you can drink that’ll make you never thirsty again? Well, that’s what Jesus tells the woman at the well in John…
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He Must Increase — John 3:22-36
Out of all the sins we commit, I think that selfishness might be the most common one. But today, we’re looking at a man who was anything but selfish. And…
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Jesus Explains the Gospel — John 3:1-21
In John 3, Jesus has a conversation with an unsaved Pharisee named Nicodemus. Jesus teaches about being born again, His future death on the cross, the love of…
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The Beginning of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry — John 2
Today, we’re looking at John 2, which tells about the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. We’ll see the stories of Jesus turning the water into wine, Him…
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The First Disciples of Jesus — John 1:35-51
Today, we’re looking at John 1, where we find the origin stories of Jesus’ first disciples—Andrew, John, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael. We’ll see an…
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John the Baptist: A Man Sent From God — John 1:6-37
Today, we’re looking at John the Baptist, who according to Jesus was the greatest prophet of all time. We’ll see how the Bible describes him, and what his true…
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The Trinity, the Deity of Jesus, and the Incarnation, Explained — John 1:1–14
John 1 is possibly the most important chapter in the Bible when it comes to the identity and deity of Jesus Christ. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking…
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Joshua’s Last Words — Joshua 23-24
Today we’re looking at the last words of Joshua, one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. We’ll see his final challenge to the Israelites, and how his words to…
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Foolish Assumptions and False Accusations — Joshua 22
Today, we’re looking at Joshua 22, where we see a conflict between the tribes of Israel. It’s when the 2 1/2 tribes outside Canaan built an altar, and the…
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Do These Verses Disprove Sola Scriptura?
Sola Scriptura is one of the most debated doctrines in the church today, because while Catholic and Orthodox Christians reject this doctrine, it’s believed by…
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Safe Places and Set-Apart People — Joshua 20-21
There’s often more to something than meets the eye, and that’s the case with these two chapters in the Bible, Joshua 20 and 21. These chapters describe the…
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Possessing the Promised Land — Joshua 13-19
In Joshua 13–19, the Israelite tribes are receiving their portions in the Promised Land, and they’re reminded that the job of conquering the Canaanites isn’t…
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Was the Conquest of Canaan a Genocide?
The conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua is one of the most controversial parts of the Bible. And for many Christians, it’s one of the toughest things to…
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Conquering the Canaanites — Joshua 10-12
In Joshua 10–12, the Israelites fight their hardest battles in the conquest of Canaan. Not only are they still facing many enemies, but these enemies have now…
Following JesusWhat Progressive Christians Get Wrong About Homosexuality
Every time I make a video saying that homosexuality is a sin, there are always people who disagree with me. And that doesn’t surprise me—because this is not a…
Following JesusJoshua’s Greatest Mistake — Joshua 9
Joshua is one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. But in Joshua 9, he makes his greatest mistake: an alliance with the Gibeonites. So in this Bible study…
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The Battle of Ai: Round 2 — Joshua 8
In Joshua 7, Israel had a shocking defeat in the battle against the much smaller city of Ai. But now, in Joshua 8, it’s time for them to return for round two…
Following JesusAchan’s Secret Sin and Ai’s Shocking Win — Joshua 7
In Joshua 6, the Israelites won the Battle of Jericho—and it’s arguably the biggest highlight of the entire book. But now in Joshua 7, they lose a battle…
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The Battle of Jericho, Explained — Joshua 6
Sometimes, doing what God says doesn’t make sense. And in the Battle of Jericho, God gives the Israelites some instructions that make absolutely no sense to us…
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Preparing for the Promised Land — Joshua 5
After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River on dry ground and built the memorial of stones, it’s almost time for them to conquer the land of…
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Remembering What God Has Done — Joshua 4
In Joshua 4, the Israelites had just crossed over the Jordan River on dry ground, and were getting ready to conquer the Promised Land. But before they did…
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Israel Crosses the Jordan River — Joshua 3
Perhaps the greatest miracle in the Book of Joshua is when the Israelites cross the Jordan River in Joshua 3. And in today’s episode, we’ll be looking at this…
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The Story of Rahab, Explained — Joshua 2
Sometimes, it’s the most unlikely people who make the most unbelievable differences. Today, we’ll be looking at Joshua 2, which contains the story of…
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Moving Forward Into God’s Calling — Joshua 1
In Joshua 1, God calls Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. We’re going to look at the commands and promises that God gives to Joshua…
Following JesusWhy the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical
A new pope has just been elected (Pope Leo XIV). But in this episode, I’m going to show you why the office of the pope is unbiblical. I’ll explain what the…
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Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses Are a Cult
What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? And why do many Christians say that they’re a cult? Well, in this episode, we’ll look at their biggest false teachings…
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Why Christianity Is the Only True Religion
There are so many religions and belief systems out there. So, how can we know which one is correct? And why are Christians so certain that their faith is the…
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The Rapture Explained: What It Is, and When It Will Happen
What is the rapture? When will it happen? And what should Christians do to be prepared? In this episode, we’ll be talking about the rapture, and what everybody…
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Did the Resurrection of Jesus Actually Happen?
Did Jesus actually rise from the dead? Is there any evidence outside the Bible for His resurrection? Could it be that the central event of Christianity is…
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Is Easter a Pagan Holiday?
Did you know that Easter was originally the celebration of Ishtar, the goddess of fertility and sex? And that the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are actually…
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Youth Pastor Answers Bible Questions From Teenagers
In this episode, I’m going to be answering questions from my youth group. These questions range from relationships to salvation, to the end times, to how to be…
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7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches
In this episode, we’re going to look at 7 unbiblical things that Catholics believe. We’ll compare the official Catholic Church teachings to the Scriptures and…
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How to Defeat Every Pro-Choice Argument
In this episode, I'm going to show you how to defeat every pro-choice argument. I'll explain why abortion is wrong and why it should be considered murder. So…
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The Biggest Bible "Contradictions", Explained
One of the essential teachings of Christianity is that the Bible is inerrant, having no contradictions. But is that actually true? Because there are a lot of…
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Is Faith Belief Without Evidence? (Hebrews 11:1 Explained)
What exactly is faith? Well, many people define faith as “belief without evidence”. Because Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the…
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Is Seventh-day Adventism a Cult?
What do Seventh-day Adventists believe? And are they a cult group? In this episode, we’re going to break down some of the major teachings of the Adventist…
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15 Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years as a Youth Pastor
Five years ago this week, I became a youth pastor. And looking back, there are so many things I wish I had known at the beginning that would have made my youth…
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Is Baptism Required for Salvation?
Is baptism necessary for salvation? Do you have to get baptized to be saved? This is one of the most debated questions within the church. And in this episode…
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7 Bible Verses That Calvinists Get Wrong
In this episode, we’re going to look at 7 of the most popular Calvinist proof texts, from a non-Calvinist perspective. From John 6, Romans 9, and Ephesians 1…
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6 Bible Study Tips for Beginners
The Bible can feel like a confusing book, and we often have trouble understanding it. And if you ever struggle to get anything out of your Bible study, then…
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Defending the Deity of Jesus
Was Jesus God? Or was He just a good man, or a prophet? In this episode, I’m going to show you clear biblical evidence that Jesus is God. And I’m going to show…