Peace with God cost Him because only He could pay the price necessary to reconcile Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son,Continue reading "The Price of Peace: The Prince of Peace"

TRANSCRIPT: 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 theContinue reading "Rapid Theology: What Is Lacking in Christ’s Afflictions #005"

This is how I learn long texts. Say it with me, read along, and listen more than once! Colossians 1:24-29 ESV 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a ministerContinue reading "Scripture Memory: Colossians 1:24-29 #005"

TRANSCRIPT: 24 Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”    will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,25 but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,    and a good blessing will come upon them. Proverbs 24:24-25 Of the several categories of the Psalms, lament and imprecatory are the two that really suffer from a lack of teachingContinue reading "Rapid Theology: Imprecatory Prayer #004"

This is how I learn long texts. Say it with me, read along, and listen more than once! Colossians 1:21-23 ESV 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeedContinue reading "SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Colossians 1:21-23 #004"

This week’s Rapid Theology episode of The Backroads Baptist was inspired by Monday’s memory verses and questions that arise when one reads “the firstborn of all creation” concerning Jesus. TRANSCRIPT: Our scripture memory passage earlier this week came from Colossians 1, and focuses on the Second Person of the Trinity: The Son of God, JesusContinue reading "RAPID THEOLOGY: Jesus, the Firstborn #003"

This is how I learn long texts. Say it with me, read along, and listen more than once! Colossians 1:15-20 ESV 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him andContinue reading "SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Colossians 1:15-20 #003"

This week’s Rapid Theology episode of The Backroads Baptist was inspired by the now infamous “A-woman” prayer by Rep. Cleaver. TRANSCRIPT: Read through Proverbs 26 and you might think you’ve found a mistake in the printing of your copy, or even what at first certainly appears to be a contradiction; listen: (4) Answer not aContinue reading "RAPID THEOLOGY: Folly and God’s Name #002"

This is how I learn long texts. Say it with me, read along, and listen more than once! Colossians 1:9-14 ESV 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a mannerContinue reading "SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Colossians 1:9-14 #002"

This is how I learn long texts. Say it with me, read along, and listen more than once! Colossians 1:1-8 ESV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, theContinue reading "SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Colossians 1:1-8 #001"