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The Bible and Our Culture
An outreach ministry of Liberty Remnant Church
Host: Jay MacPherson
What the Bible has to say on current issues. Bible teaching for today. Occasional interviews with special guests.
Episodes
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There is risk in investing in godly relationships, because you can be hurt, betrayed, misunderstood, used and manipulated; but it is worth the risk to have true biblical fellowship.
There is risk in investing in godly relationships, because you can be hurt; but it is worth it. Romans 1:11-13 Paul was an achiever, as spiritual entrepreneur…
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Too many want to genetically alter the seed to "reach people with the gospel".
As Jesus was rejected, so we will be rejected. Too many want to change the message to "reach people with the gospel". Understand Jesus as the Rock of Offense!…
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Too many "Christians" are afraid of controversary, but the Bible addresses this tendency often.
Romans 1:16 Why is the gospel so offensive? If somebody is offended by God's Word, they are a step closer to the Rock of Offense the seed is planted. If you…
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The devil has made the word "Church" come to be thought of as a non political term. That is the opposite of what it meant in the New Testament.
There is a cost of following Jesus: we will hated by those who hate Him if we act like Him and do His will. Who is the Church really according to the New…
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If you are God's Church, you will stand for biblical truth especially on controversial topics.
Who is the Church really according to the New Testament? The devil has made the word "Church" come to be thought of as a NON-political term. That is the…
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The Greek for "Church", "Ecclesia", was not used in the New Testament, like the word "church" is used today.
Saints in the Church? God has many pet names for His people. Each designate its own purpose He has for us. Neither Saints nor Church were religious words in…
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The New Covenant is seen through Old Testament types and shadows.
The “sign of Jonah” is all the validation one needs. The empty tomb validates all Jesus said and did. David was a type of Christ in many astonishing ways…
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What was the significance of the Messiah having to be the “seed of David”?
The central focus of the gospel is the Person of Jesus Christ God’s Son our Lord. What about other philosophies and ideologies? The Messiah had to be human and…
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The Gospel is for Unbelievers and Believers Alike.
If you work on understanding salvation (the gospel), then God will cause you to both will and do what He wants. Separated to understanding the gospel. He…
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It is so important to be separated. The word for "Church" literally means "Called Out Ones".
Paul introduces himself to the Roman Church as "Separated to the Gospel". Do not let the world influence you. How Separate Are You? It is so important to be…
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Living "separated to the gospel" (Rom 1:1) involves taking a stand on controversial issues.
Living "separated to the gospel" is to live according to the Word of God rejecting the values of the world. Jesus shows off by fulfilling so many Old Testament…
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God is restoring back what the enemy stole, and He is multiplying the restoration.
There is nothing that was stolen from the first century Church that God isn't restoring to better in quality and quantity. How Jesus lived His life is our…
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Though the Bible doesn't command us to speak in tongues, it is important to avoid making up claims that support your preferences.
Beware of proof-texting; it's dangerous. Ceasationalism should cease when the Bible is valued over individual preferences. Context shows "that which is…
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A different take than normal take on the role of apostles today.
Romans 1:1 Paul, Barnabas, Titus and an unnamed brother were apostles. What is an apostle and how to Christ's gifts work together? Ephesians 4:3-13 Intro into…
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The good kind of slavery?
The Bargain of all time: become Christ's slave. Though Jesus has made our identity amazingly positive as His child, co-worker, bride, ambassador, etc.; but we…
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Be a slave! It's a huge blessings when Jesus is our Master!
Reasons why the book of Romans is unique in comparison to his other letters. Everyone is a slave to someone or Someone or something. Like Paul we are slaves of…
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Most of a local church's vision is the same as every other true church, but each local church will have a slightly different vision, mission and reason to exist.
What is the vision of Liberty Remnant Church? Most of a local church's vision is the same as every other true church: make disciples, love, teach, etc. But…
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What is the significance of "dew" in scripture and why is it like unity?
Unity requires a handful of key ingredients. Why does God refer to unity as running down old Aaron's body?
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Don't be like the prodigal son's older brother.
Many believers are not longing to see the lost get saved because they are simply focused on themselves. The 99 must look to reach the 1 lost soul. What are you…
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Answers for LGBT and every descendent of Adam.
Rooting out the insecurity you still have since you came to Jesus. Deep and heavy material everybody needs to hear. Michael W. Smith "You're Alright" from The…
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Jesus seeks to save lost people the "cool kids" rejected.
Seeking and saving the lost doesn't mean to agree with their lies. Restore to me the joy of Your Salvation. (Ps 51:12a) We are "co-laborers with Christ" "to…
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Luke 15, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Lost Son. Jesus came to the lost.
All humanity was lost and Jesus searches for each soul. Luke 19:10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Jesus came to…
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Standing in faith while mourning for sin.
Part 2 from yesterday with Joshua and Caleb. The difference between secular PMA and speaking the Word of God in faith is the foundation and the direction…
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In this dramatic story, Joshua and Caleb had to take a stand against their fellow Israelites.
Taking a stand against fellow believers. It happened for Joshua and Caleb. In this dramatic story, Joshua and Caleb had to take a stand, not against the…
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How do we know God's grace is a really, really, REALLY big deal?
"Not Under Law, But Under Grace" so what do we do with it? Romans 6 seems to good to be true, what do we do. God's law shows how glorious God's grace really…
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The Deceitfulness of Sinners. Beware!
We appreciate grace more when we truly know sin is an outrageously big deal that prohibits us from fellowship with God. The deceitfulness of the sinful human…
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God's Law: Your Path to Success.
The New Covenant gives us power! Grace allows you to love God's Law passionately and genuinely. God's Law and God's grace are not in conflict with each other…
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Loving God’s Law repels Pharisaicalism.
Loving God’s Law does make you at risk of being a Pharisee but vice versa. Live in God’s Glorious Grace with victory over sin. Understand God’s Grace and its…
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How God's Grace works along side His Law.
Many who do "Christian" ministry don't truly and absolutely know God! We can "ginosko" God and flow in gifts of power, but just because you flow in power…
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Saul versus David. Phonies might do God's will in God's power but not know Him.
Beware of false prophets. What is a false prophet and how can you spot them? Some have God's anointing but don't know Him. They don't get to heaven. Some with…
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Happy Sanctity of Life Day! What does God expect His Church to do about the lust to shed innocent blood in our society?
Abortion is unthinkable and should be illegal. How do we show society this truth? Abortion is violence against the innocent. Life is sacred! How to make an…
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Some with God's anointing don't get to heaven. Why?
Wolves might do God's will in God's power but not know Him. How? Beware of false prophets. What is a false prophet and how can you spot them? Some have God's…
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Post Father's Day: Progressivism Fatherhood; Part 2 of 2
Progressivism has sought to remove fathers' influence if they can't remove the father completely. Society no longer respects the role of a father.
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Happy Father's Day; Progressive vs. Fatherhood Part 1 of 2
Progressivism has sought to remove fathers' influence if they can't remove the father completely. Society no longer respects the role of a father. God calls…
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What is "the Church" as Jesus intended the term, and how should we live it out today?
Out of order? Take the narrow path only a few find. A Biblical Church speaks out against injustice. Jesus loves to separate. He looks to divide the holy from…
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The economic advantage God gave believers is His law is written in our hearts.
The Golden Rule (Mt. 7:12) affects every area including economics. The Golden Rule: God's blessing for economics and much more. Capitalism: A key pillar in…
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If you follow the narrow path, there will be a remnant (a few) journeying with you.
Choose the 1 path, the 1 gate, that leads to life. It will put you with a different crowd than if you go with the wide path, the wide gate that leads to…
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Pigs and dogs eat most of whatever is put before them, but we are to ask for pearls and holy treasure.
Motives are important, but don't wait to ask. Obey Christ's command to ask. Sitting on Santa's lap a helpful analogy for how we should ask God? Learn to ask…
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The Bible has different applications about correcting mockers for different reasons...
Do you correct mockers? Bible verses have different applications when you look at passages from different perspectives. That is, it all lines up beautifully…
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Solomon warned not to correct the wicked, but Jesus said we are blessed when persecuted. How do we live?
When should we take a stand or shut up? How does hide and seek fit with dogs and pigs? Take a Strong Stand, but Wisely Correcting fools? When and why. There is…
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Judge by being an echo or a ditto.
1Corinthians is consistent that we must echo God's judgments as we "judge" righteously. We must aspire to be good at Judging. The world loves to tell…
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Judge righteously. Get good at judging!
The gospel of John is consistent that Jesus didn't judge but simply re-stated the Father's judgments. "Judge Not"....in context.
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We can't pick and choose Scriptures. The popular versus are not more inspired than the less renown verses.
"Lose your soul," "take up your cross" "surrender all" versus typical American sales and marketing. Why are we ashamed of our biblical morals? The lies the…
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God flatters His Church by calling us the New Jerusalem.
Why does God call His people the "New Jerusalem", the "Heavenly Jerusalem", and the "Jerusalem from above"? If He calls His Church the New Jerusalem then He…
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David talked about a spiritual house of the Lord when there was no physical house of the Lord.!
How to ascend into the mountain of the LORD. Worshipping together brings a different anointing. God's command to party regularly. There was no physical house…
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Address the elephant in the room: lack of hope!
Our hope as believers brings a stark contrast to the world's lack of hope. Focus on the unseen--focus on the eternal! What hope do we have that the world wants…
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Hope in Jesus is more than positive mental attitude.
2 Corinthians 4: 7-18. We truly have hope in a way the world never could. We must boast, but boast in God! Suffering often solidifies our convictions.
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Don't believe everything you think.
God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours so we must forsake our thoughts. Too many believers underestimate the Bible. Jesus is the Word made flesh. God's…
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Beware of the self-righteous Climate Change clowns and other godless propaganda masquerading as science.
Pastor Jay's address to Spokane City Council regarding "Climate Resiliency" funding. Economic freedom is far more important to Third World Countries (and all…
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Consider the perspective of Dr. Richard Lindzen, who seems to have the best and most accurate perspective on climate science.
There are a lot of "environments" to be concerned about more than geological environment. The Data has to match what your funders want. Honest people would…
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Secularism is trying to put out a fire with gasoline. Race is superficial.
Many who call themselves "anti-racist" insists there is "good" racism. The CNN spirit wants to inflame society with more and more racism. Neo-racism is the…
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Neo-racism is still racism, and therefore, sinful.
How have we gone so far that we think racial segregation is combating racism? Today's racists call themselves antiracists. There is more racism on the Left…
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The Bible is a supernatural journey for those who have ears to hear.
Biblical Worldview is what our society lacks, and what believers today should prioritize. The Holy Spirit will unlock new levels in understanding of the Holy…
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Beware of "Progressive Christianity" as it is not "Biblical" Christianity.
Biblical Christianity cannot be "Progressive" Christianity. What matters on everything important is what the Bible say. There is so much proof the Bible can be…
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Too many "contemporary" churches...not enough biblical churches.
The Bible calls us out of the world's systems. Many denominations that were founded on hardcore biblical principles generations ago, no longer value a biblical…
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Remain relational until the grave! God builds His Church relationally.
Relationships hurt sooner or later, but they are worth the risk, they are worth the pain. Whether an extrovert or introvert, valuing and stewarding…
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KISS: Keep It Simple Saints
There are challenges of remaining simple like Jesus taught. We are called to keep the gospel and our lives with Jesus simple. What does that mean? What does it…
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The personal testimony of host, Jay MacPherson, by request.
There is power in your testimony! God is faithful to work His character in His saints regardless of the challenges they face.
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Demons have no power over a believer other than what we allow. How do we allow?
The first key to victory over demons is: Don't Sin. Paul's ministry in Ephesus shows the devil's plans backfire. Demons and Satan often shoot themselves in the…
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The church of Ephesus shows kingdom methods for advancement. Replication is God's method.
Paul's ministry in Ephesus was successful! Because they were able to replicate themselves starting with Paul. Even if you find yourself within tyranny, keep…