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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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Acts 2, 8, 9 and 19 explain a subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit different than conversion.
Apollos, humility, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 18) Apollos was an amazing minister even though he didn't know about this second baptism of the…
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"Make Known the wisdom of God to principalities and powers."
There is such value to your soul in trash-talking demonic forces. Demonstrate the wisdom of God by your actions. Like a professional athlete, when you…
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Why did Paul go to the Jews first? He wanted the advantage of the Jewish people's background and worldview to help disciple new converts.
Riots, race and provoking the lost to jealousy. Live an adventurous life for Jesus! It will bring persecution. Make unbelievers jealous of the life you have in…
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When the New Testament was written, Judaism was the main intimidating spirit, but today in Western Culture the main intimidating spirit is secularism.
Too many "Christians" don't want to show lost people they are lost; sadly, they want to be popular with them. Because of intimidation; there is a tragic…
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Acts 18 - Divine Appointments and Divine Relationships.
Pastors have a right to earn a Salary as the serve in the Church, but it doesn't mean those who don't earn a salary are not as "spiritual" or impactful. Be a…
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Acts 19 shows how the church is called to be political speaking out on the controversies of the day.
Political groups ought to be involved in politics. A sense of community is great, but community-ism is often a trojan horse to surrender liberty. Rioting is a…
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Why Ephesus is so significant in the NT, and how does it relate to us today:
Keep your perspective, "keep looking down" because you are seated in the heavenlies. God seated us in the heavenly places with Jesus. Ephesians 2 tells us who…
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Judge 8 instructs us to tolerate those who will fight for God's people, but not those who are cowards.
Judges 8 highlights a distinction in how there's a place for tolerating even those who might have strong personalities, provided they are committed to standing…
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God's battleplan is to fight the enemy alongside others in God's army.
Though David v. Goliath is an amazing underdog story, it is still not as much of an underdog story as Gideon's army of 200. Beware of intimidation. Gideon's…
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The threats Gen Z grows up with have them on high alert in a way their parent's generation never imagined.
How the culture today causes us to embrace quick shallow answers. Safety is a false god of today's society causing us to live in fear and anxiety. Gen Z is…
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How the devil is trying to pervert the many qualities of Gen Z:
Each generation is different from the previous--especially with the rapid change in values and technology. Have great hope in God for what He has planned for…
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God wants His Church to be multi-generational and generationally diverse. What about Gen Z?
Each generation is different. Acts 13:25,36 God has a purpose for each generation. Today's Gen Z (Zoomers) are growing up in a significantly different culture…
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How Secularists perverted the original meaning of Separation of Church and State, like Gideon.
What was the context of the phrase "Separation of Church and State" and how has it been perverted? Both clauses regarding the Freedom of Religion protects the…
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The ephod or the crown? The valid separation of church and state.
What does the first amendment say regarding "Separation of Church and State"? Gideon was kind'a trans: He was acting like a king, but he "identified" as a…
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The ignored story of Gideon's pride and laziness
The temptation of popularity. Proverbs 18:12 "Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility." The forgotten story of how pride…
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After an amazing victory, Gideon has to use wisdom in diverse circumstances to enforce and maintain the victory.
Judges 7 God's power must be accompanied by God's wisdom. Prov 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get…
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Cause the enemy's plans to fail.
Judges 7. Though David v. Goliath is an amazing underdog story, it is still not as much of an underdog story as Gideon's army of 200. Battle the enemy within…
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Backslidden Jews in Gideon and Ezekiel's day had similar sexual sins like many people today.
Ezekiel 16; The Sex-crazed culture costs freedom just as it did in Gideon's day. Gideon's victory at home in Judges 6. Sex saturated culture leads to…
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What were the Baals and the Asherah poles? How do they relate to us today?
Gideon's battle began at home? How about you? Gideon had to confront the temptations we face including sexual indulgence. We are an over-sexed society. How did…
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The lesson from Gideon about how God empowers His servants.
Finding our adequacy in God. Judges 6:7-24 What are characteristics of the people God uses? Where did Gideon's true strength come from?
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It's about the willing vessel, not the impressive resume'.
Finding our adequacy in God. Judges 6:7-24 God called Gideon when he felt inadequate. It's about the willing vessel, not the impressive resume'. 2 Corinthians…
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The nature of the book of Judges is a blueprint for both revival and apostasy.
Who does God call? The nature of the book of Judges What does God say about one's qualification to minister? Gideon’s Calling - A Setting for Revival Judges…
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Conversation with Pastor Brian Noble of Family Policy Institute of Washington.
What can we do to get our elected representatives to listen to us? What does God expect of His people when the public square seems full of lies? Become a…
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Healthy boasting is important to mental health.
2 Corinthians 4: 7-18 What separates a joyful believer versus a sour one? We can have a positive mental attitude and so much more because we are in Christ…
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Don't concern yourself with witnessing "wrong" but concern yourself with witnessing as best you can leaning as you go.
Acts 1:8 is key to fulfilling the Great Commission. Don't doubt the power of your testimony! Wining back the Culture 1 testimony at a time! Shake off the dust…
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Secular Pharisees have the same heart issues as religious Pharisees.
What Jesus might say to today's hypocritical, external, people pleasing, self-deceived oppressors. There is a little bit of Pharisaicalism in all of us…
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What a current day Pharisee is not, and how that impacts us today?
Pharisees today might not be what you think they are. What are the common denominators of Pharisaicalism in the Bible? Everybody wants to insist they are not a…
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Interview with Chris Knowlton about foster care in our culture.
What is happening with foster kids in America? Gender dysphoria and the state of Washington's woke agenda against at-risk kids. Interview with Chris Knowlton…
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Different personality types might engage the culture war differently.
Joshua and Caleb were God's remnant in this situation. Fighting the Culture War as a "Joshua" or "Caleb". The American Church no longer needs to scout out the…
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We ask for mercy: "God please allow the people we love to repent."
Praying for God's enemies to repent. Moses changed God's mind, by the will of God? How to pray for our enemies? First and foremost, that they repent.
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God's wrath and God's mercy come together at the cross!
Diminishing God's judgment, diminishes His grace also. Minimizing God's wrath, minimizes what Jesus did in His great mercy and love for us. Christ's sacrifice…
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"Give us this day our daily giants."
We all have giants especially if you are taking ground for the purposes of God. When they threaten you, realize, like Caleb, they are your bread! Defeating…
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Should the Lord's Supper be spooky?
Factions in the church versus the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper gives us an opportunity to "proclaim the Lord's death until He comes" to the lost, to each…
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The word Eucharist literally means "to give thanks."
What problems was Paul was responding to in his first letter to the church at Corinth. 1Corinthians 11:17f There are pitfalls within the Lord's Supper. Why we…
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The word "denial" is not mentioned in most Bible translations; but living in the darkness is.
When we see our propensity to be deceitful, we will be less likely to trust in man. Human nature suppresses the truth and it brings terrible damage. Put your…
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Denial will destroy your life, which is why God's wrath is toward "suppressing the truth".
Romans 1:18-32 Honesty is a Far Surer Sign of Wisdom than Intellect Honesty is better than intellect at everything including mental health. Living in darkness…
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How God empowers us to grow to a new level of faith, glory and strength.
Glory to Glory; Faith to Faith; Strength to Strength. Most believers don't understand the glory that we will display after we see Jesus. There may be even a…
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The gospel starts with the righteousness of God compared to sinful humanity's unrighteousness.
"Faith is the breath of the righteous." -Martin Luther Romans 1:16-19 "The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith." Translation problems hinders…
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One people of God, but two "Israels".
Too many Bible versus tell us who God's people are and they are not a natural race of people. 2 Cor 5:16 "Don't regard anyone according to the flesh" is a…
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All who are a new creation in Christ Jesus are part of a spiritual race.
"For the Jew first, and also for the Gentile" (Romans 1:16b) is often misunderstood. Supporting Israel politically and standing against antisemitism does not…
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One reason Paul wrote Romans was to deal with the antisemitism Acquila and Priscilla told him about in Acts 17.
There are no 2nd class citizens in Christ! Why did Paul write the book of Romans. Way too many Christians see Romans 1:16b with a racial lens. With a few…
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The words "Salvation" and "Gospel" are not religious terms in the original Greek.
Romans 1:16-19 "The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith." "Faith is the breath of the righteous." -Martin Luther Translation problems hinders…
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Young people have been coming to Jesus more than at any point over the last 50 years!
Romans 1:16 What is the gospel and why does Paul warn not to be ashamed of it. Luke 9:26 Jesus warns us not to be ashamed of Him. Exciting ways people are…
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A wise person who trust the Bible will seek close godly relationships.
The world cannot compete with the unity and love we as the Body of Christ. Build wealth in people! Where are you investing your time and resources? In trash or…
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There is risk in investing in godly relationships, because you can be hurt; but it is worth i.t
Romans 1:11-13 Paul was an achiever, as spiritual entrepreneur looking to bear much fruit in as many places as possible. Farming fruit trees was something the…
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Too many want to put Jesus in a costume 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". Too many want to genetically alter the…
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How should we live knowing Jesus is offensive?
Why is the gospel so offensive? Too many "Christians" are afraid of controversary. If somebody is offended by God's Word, they are a step closer to the Rock of…
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Let liberals come to church even if they get offended. Getting offended is likely God's plan for them.
1 Peter 2:7-8 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6; 1Peter 5:5) Jesus is a Stone of Stumbling and a Rock of Offense. The word of…
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Join a political group by becoming a member of a church!
The devil has made the word "Church" come to thought of as a non political term. That is the opposite of what it meant in the New Testament. There is a cost of…
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We don't the word Church if we don't see it in the same category as a Senate or City Council.
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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David was a type of Christ in many astonishing ways.
The “sign of Jonah” is all the validation one needs. The empty tomb validates all Jesus said and did. The New Covenant is seen through Old Testament types and…
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The gospel is not "good news" to the arrogant.
Jesus shows off by fulfilling so many Old Testament prophecies; we should boast in Him. Separated to Gospel involves being in the world not of the world. Many…
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We miss a bit of the gospel when we don’t see the longing of the Old Testament believers for the Son of David to regain His rightful place as King of Israel.
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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Everybody wants to be separated but the Church (whose very name means to be separated).
Romans 1:1 Paul introduces himself to the Roman Church as "Separated to the Gospel". If you don't separate yourself to God and His Gospel, you will seek to…
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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 prophecies; we should boast in Him. Separated to Gospel involves being in the world not of the world…
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There is nothing that was stolen from the first century Church, that God isn't restoring.
How Jesus lived His life is our floor not our ceiling. John 14:11-12 God is restoring back what the enemy stole in multiplication. God is restoring truths that…
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Still waiting for perfect.
Beware of proof-texting; it's dangerous. Though the Bible doesn't command us to speak in lounges, it is important to avoid making up claims that support your…
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How can we be certain "apostles and prophets" are for today?
Ephesians 4:3-13; Romans 1:1 Intro into the fallacies of Ceasationalism What is an apostle and how do Christ's gifts work together?
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Though Jesus has made our identity amazingly positive, we come to Jesus first as a slave to a Master.
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…