Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver’s sermon defines justification as a definitive legal decree from God that declares a believer not only innocent but eternally righteous. This transformation is not a gradual process or a result of personal merit; rather, it is founded entirely on the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Through this divine acquittal, individuals transition from being enemies of God to possessing an objective, relational peace that ends all spiritual hostility. The text emphasizes that believers gain continual access to God’s grace, moving from a state of judgment to a permanent standing in His favor. Ultimately, the source highlights the joyful certainty of a future shared in divine glory, encouraging a life of confidence rooted in faith alone.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, The Christian life doesn’t begin with self-improvement—it begins with divine rescue. We weren’t just struggling; we were dead in sin. We weren’t just broken; we were bound and blind. But God, rich in mercy, didn’t wait for us to clean ourselves up—He stepped into our mess and called us out by grace. Let the church say it loud: We are not good—we are graced.Paul said, “I am the chief of sinners.”Isaiah cried, “Woe is me!”David pleaded, “Create in me a clean heart…”And yet, the blood still speaks. The cross still covers. The grace still reaches.So yes, we were vile. But now we’re victorious. We were wretches. But now we’re washed. We were lost. But now we’re loved. That’s why we don’t boast in ourselves—we boast in the Lord. Because if it had not been for the grace of God, we’d still be in the pit, still chasing shadows, still calling sin sweet. So go ahead and shout it: “I’m not good—I’m forgiven!” That’s the anthem of the redeemed.For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailJohn Piper lifts up the life of John Bunyan to show us what unshakable trust in God’s sovereignty really looks like. Bunyan believed—deep down in his bones—that the treasures of God’s promises outweigh, outshine, and outlast anything this world can offer. His confidence wasn’t in comfort, applause, or earthly gain; his confidence was in a God whose purposes cannot be stopped and whose promises cannot be broken.   Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Now hear me, beloved: we are not bound by the tithe system today. That was law—but we live under grace. And grace doesn’t demand a percentage; it invites a posture.There are saints—humble, faithful, barely scraping by—for whom ten percent would feel like a mountain too steep to climb. And there are others, blessed beyond measure, whose barns overflow, who could give far more than a tithe—yes, even up to what the government allows for deductions—and still have plenty left over.Some could give generously. Some could give sacrificially. But truth be told? Few are giving like that.So let’s be clear: the tithe may serve as a measuring stick, a helpful guide, a starting point for generosity—but it is not a legal requirement. It is not binding. It is not the bar of righteousness.God isn’t looking for calculators. He’s looking for cheerful givers. Not those who give by compulsion, but those who give by conviction. Not those who give to fulfill a rule, but those who give to reflect a relationship.So don’t ask, “How much must I give?” Ask, “How much can I give to show my love for the One who gave it all?”This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures:  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThe Doctrine of Sanctification, defining it as a progressive, lifelong transformation where God and the believer work together to achieve holiness. Using the metaphor of a new resident renovating an old house, the text explains that while justification provides a legal standing before God, sanctification creates an internal change of character. The process is described as synergistic, requiring both the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit and the active obedience of the individual through spiritual disciplines and endurance. The source further breaks down the concept into past, present, and future stages, starting with a believer's set-apart identity and concluding with final glorification. Ultimately, the author emphasizes that while this spiritual growth is incremental rather than instant, it is an inevitable result of a genuine relationship with Christ.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, You can be religious and still be lost. You can clap your hands, sing the songs, shout in the sanctuary—and still not know the Savior. You can love the rhythm of the choir, the eloquence of the preacher, the beauty of the liturgy—and still have no relationship with the One it’s all about.You can enjoy the thing—the preaching, the praying, the praising—and still miss the Person. You can be in the building and not be in the Body. You can be around the Word and still not be rooted in the Word.And beloved, there is nothing more tragic than that. Nothing more terrifying than to be religious but not redeemed. To be churched but not changed. To be familiar with the form but void of the fire. So hear me today: Let’s be godly—not just religious.Let’s hunger for holiness. Let’s thirst for righteousness. Let’s seek His face, not just His favor. Let’s pursue the presence, not just the performance.Because God is not impressed by our rituals—He’s looking for relationship. He’s not moved by our routines—He’s calling for repentance.“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…” (Psalm 103)And the greatest benefit is not the blessing—it’s the Beloved. Not the gift—but the Giver. Not the religion—but the Redeemer.For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailEverybody knows something about disappointment.  Everybody walks through seasons of sadness.But in Psalm 13, David shows us what it really means to trust God when life gets tight.Feeling forgotten, forsaken, full of sorrow, and pressed down, David didn’t fold into self‑pity—he cried out for God’s consideration and God’s illumination. And as he prayed, something shifted. His circumstances didn’t change, but his perspective did. His song of sorrow became a song of rejoicing, because his eyes moved from his trouble to his God.As Alistair Begg reminds us, when we walk through hard seasons, we must resist the trap of self‑pity. Instead, we trust that the God who sees us also knows what’s best for us, and the God who leads us can even use our hard experiences for good.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures Isaiah 12: 2-3 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Behold! That’s a holy attention-grabber. Not a whisper, not a suggestion—a declaration! God isn’t just a helper. He’s not just a healer. He is my salvation! Not just the source of it. Not just the supplier of it. He is it.So, I will trust. I will not tremble. I will lean, not panic. I will sing, not shrink. Because the LORD GOD—not man, not money, not might—is my strength and my song. He’s the reason I stand, and the melody in my mouth.And here’s the shout: With joy—not with guilt, not with fear, not with shame—with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. That means there’s a deep reservoir of grace, a bottomless supply of mercy, a fountain that never runs dry.So, dip your bucket, child of God. Drink deep. Sing loud. And walk like somebody who knows: God didn’t just save me—He became my salvation!This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures:  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver argues that a Biblical Christian worldview is the most rational and comprehensive framework for understanding reality. The text contrasts Christianity with competing systems like Marxism, Leninism, and Secular Humanism, asserting that these alternatives eventually collapse under logical scrutiny. Using a classical apologetic method, the source outlines a two-step journey: first establishing the existence of a personal Creator through reason, and then confirming the divinity of Jesus Christ through historical evidence and miracles. A significant portion of the text addresses the problem of evil, defining it as a corruption of human freedom rather than a flaw in God's nature. Ultimately, the author concludes that the authority of Scripture is verified by the character and resurrection of Christ, presenting faith as a logically sound decision.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Matthew Henry the famous Bible scholar got robbed—but he didn’t lose his praise. He said, “Let me be thankful…” Not bitter. Not broken. Thankful. Why? Because even in loss, he saw grace. Even in trouble, he saw mercy. Even in the valley, he saw the hand of God holding him up.He said, “They took my purse, but not my life.” That’s protection. “They took my all, but it wasn’t much.” That’s perspective. “It was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.” That’s providence.And saints, if Matthew Henry could find four reasons to bless the Lord after being robbed, surely we can find a few reasons this morning! Psalm 103 says:Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits… What are those benefits?He forgives every sin—not just the ones we confess, but the ones we forgot to mention.He heals every disease—even the ones medicine can’t touch.He redeems your life from the pit—when you were sinking deep in sin, He reached down and pulled you out.He crowns you with love and mercy—not shame, not guilt, but glory and grace.He satisfies you with good—not junk, not leftovers, but soul food straight from heaven’s kitchen.And He renews your youth like the eagle—so you can soar again, run again, dream again. So don’t forget the benefits. Don’t overlook the blessings. Don’t sleep on the favor. You may have been robbed of some things—but you’ve still got your praise, your purpose, and your promise. And that’s more than enough to bless the Lord!For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan Mail Listen as the late Dr. S.M. Lockridge takes us on a journey and unlocks the power and majesty of our Creator and the incredible work that his Son; Christ Jesus accomplished on the cross and the victory of his resurrection! Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Isaiah 1:18-20 “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” “Come now!” That’s not a whisper—it’s a divine summons! God is calling a meeting, not to condemn, but to converse. Not to crush, but to cleanse. He says, “Let us reason together.” The courtroom of heaven opens, and mercy takes the stand.Though your sins be loud, red, and rebellious—scarlet like shame, crimson like guilt—God says, “I’ve got bleach that blood can’t block!” I’ll wash you whiter than snow, softer than wool, cleaner than you ever thought possible.But here’s the hinge: If you’re willing and obedient, you’ll feast on the goodness of the land. You’ll walk in favor, live in promise, dwell in peace.But if you rebel… if you stiffen your neck and harden your heart, the sword won’t miss. Not because God is cruel, but because the mouth of the Lord has spoken—and when He speaks, it stands.So the question is: Will you come? Will you reason? Will you repent? Because the invitation is open, but the consequences are certain.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures:  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver explores the theological concept of divine immutability, asserting that God’s essence, character, and decrees remain eternally constant despite a volatile world. By contrasting the rapid shifts in modern technology and human emotion with the steadfast nature of the Creator, the text positions God as an unmovable anchor for the believer. The author argues that while human beings are inherently wayward and changing, God’s promises and moral standards never expire or fluctuate. This stability serves a dual purpose: it provides unshakable comfort and security for those who trust Him, while acting as a solemn warning that His holy judgments against sin are equally fixed. Ultimately, the source illustrates that although religious ceremonies or human circumstances may evolve, the nature of Christ and the requirements for salvation remain the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, I went and got myself a new vehicle. Shiny. Powerful. Fully loaded. But I didn’t realize—watch this—that with the car came benefits I wasn’t even using! I was still paying for AAA roadside assistance, not knowing the manufacturer had already covered me. I was shelling out money to rotate my tires, not realizing the kind I had didn’t even need rotation. I was stressing, spending, and struggling over things that had already been settled in the contract!I was out here trying to fix what had already been handled. I was working for what had already been won. I was paying for what had already been promised.And saints, that’s how many of us live in the kingdom! We’ve been saved, sanctified, and sealed—but we’re still acting like we’ve got to earn what grace already gave. We’re praying for access when heaven already opened the door. We’re begging for peace when the Prince of Peace already moved in!The covenant we have in Christ Jesus comes with benefits! Provisions! Promises! Peter said it like this: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness…” Not some things. Not a few things. Everything! Through the knowledge of Him who called us to glory and excellence!So stop living beneath your benefits. Stop paying for what the blood already purchased. The cross signed the contract. The resurrection activated the warranty. And the Holy Ghost is your roadside assistance—He’ll show up when you break down, guide you when you’re lost, and keep you covered every mile of the journey!For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Loran Livingston continues his WARNINGS about False Teaching in the visible Church. He teaches the Christ took the Curse for us and preaches the gospel that Christ has washed us in his Blood   Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Lamentations 5:15-16 The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has been turned to mourning. The crown has fallen from our head; woe to us, for we have sinned! Oh beloved, how heartbreaking it is—how soul-wrenching—that it took the fire of affliction, the furnace of pain, the breaking of backs and the bending of knees, before the people finally cried out the words heaven had been waiting on: “Woe to us, for we have sinned!”God didn’t need their perfection—He wanted their confession. But it took calamity to bring clarity. It took sorrow to birth surrender. It took judgment to awaken justice in their hearts.Sometimes, saints, the shout God is waiting for only comes after the storm He allows.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures   Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThe waning influence of Christianity in modern America, likening the current social climate to the biblical exile in Babylon. The author argues that programs like American Idol have transitioned the church from a focus on sacred devotion to theatrical performance, effectively "Babylon-izing" the faithful. Using the Book of Daniel as a primary framework, the text encourages believers to maintain their spiritual identity and convictions while living within a secular society. Tolliver also emphasizes a Kingdom worldview regarding politics, urging Christians to prioritize biblical principles over partisan loyalty when voting. Ultimately, the source serves as a call for believers to reclaim the altar and act as "Kingdom independents" who represent God’s authority in every area of public life.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, “If you’re saved today, don’t you dare take the credit. Don’t point to your pedigree, your discipline, or your decisions. Point to grace—sovereign grace! 'Cause it wasn’t your hustle; it was His mercy. It wasn’t your goodness; it was His choosing. God reached down, made you different, set you apart, and called you His own. So, give Him the praise! Not some of it—all of it! 'Cause if it had not been for the Lord who was on your side, you’d still be lost, still be blind, still be bound. But grace stepped in—and now you stand!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app   Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThe spirit world is a place of great conflict and activity. It’s also a place of tremendous influence.When Jesus was accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan, He gave His accusers a couple of things to think about. But more than that, we learn that we can’t get from darkness to light on our own. We need someone who is stronger than the prince of darkness to bring us into the light.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. True Knowledge Begins with GodTo know a thing rightly is to see it as God sees it—to perceive its true nature, not just its surface. That’s what Proverbs is trying to teach us. It doesn’t just hand out wisdom like candy—it points us to the source. All true wisdom, all lasting knowledge, is rooted in God and His Word. Not in trends. Not in opinions. Not in credentials. But in the character and counsel of the Almighty.And Proverbs doesn’t just suggest we fear God—it commands it. Not fear like terror, but fear like reverence. Fear like awe. Fear like taking God seriously. And how do you do that? Not by checking religious boxes. Not by quoting Scripture without surrender. You take God seriously by walking with Him. By knowing Him. By being in relationship with Him.Because wisdom isn’t just information—it’s intimacy. It’s not just knowing facts about God—it’s knowing the heart of God. And when you know Him, you begin to see everything else rightly. That’s true knowledge. That’s holy understanding. That’s the fear of the Lord.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver interprets the Song of Solomon as a multi-layered masterpiece that explores human marriage, prophetic history, and individual spirituality. He contrasts Solomon’s failed search for meaning in his other writings with the profound intimacy found in this "Song of Songs," which serves as a "holy of holies" for the soul. The text emphasizes that the dialogue between the groom and the bride mirrors the unbreakable union between Jesus Christ and His Church. Tolliver encourages believers to prioritize their personal relationship with God over religious routines and to tend to their own "vineyards," such as family and character. Ultimately, the source portrays Christ as a graceful Shepherd who restores his followers from failure and views them with deep affection. This spiritual bond is compared to cream mixed into coffee, representing an eternal and inseparable connection between the Savior and the redeemed.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, My Brother and Sister, hear me today! The Son of God didn’t just visit earth—He stepped into flesh, walked through dust, and bore the cross so that broken men could be reborn as sons of the living God! That’s not just theology—that’s transformation! That’s not just doctrine—that’s deliverance! He came down so we could rise up. He became like us so we could become like Him. And if that ain’t good news, I don’t know what is!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWhy were YOU rescued while millions perish? 🕯️It is the question that shatters human pride and rebuilds the soul on the bedrock of grace. Why did God set His affection on you? Was it your intellect? Your kindness? Your choice?In this powerful message, we channel the timeless wisdom of the "Prince of Preachers," Charles Haddon Spurgeon, to explore the most controversial yet comforting doctrine in all of Scripture: Unconditional Election.We are stripping away the modern, "me-centered" gospel to reveal the terrifying and glorious sovereignty of God. This is not a message for the faint of heart. It is a hammer that breaks pride and a balm that heals the trembling saint.👇 IN THIS SERMON, YOU WILL DISCOVER:✅ The Great Lie of "Foreknowledge": Why God didn't choose you just because He saw you would choose Him.✅ The Theological Battle: A clear comparison between the "begging God" of modern theology and the "Conquering King" of the Bible (Arminianism vs. Calvinism).✅ The Scandal of Romans 9: Understanding why God loved Jacob and hated Esau.✅ The Golden Chain of Security: Why your salvation is unbreakable and eternally secure.✅ True Assurance: How to know, for certain, if you are among the Elect.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Psalms 123:3 show us favor, LORD, show us favor, for we’ve had more than enough contempt. Favor in the Face of ContemptThough their enemies mocked them, though the nations looked down on them, God's people stood with confidence. Why? Because they knew something their enemies didn’t: God can flip the script. The psalmist didn’t beg for revenge—he cried out for favor. Over and over again, he prayed, “Lord, show us favor!”Because when God lays His hand on you, no enemy can hold you down. When God opens a door, no hater can shut it. When God says “yes,” every devil in hell has to back up and bow down.Favor ain’t fair—but it’s final. And if the Lord grants you favor, no weapon formed against you will prosper. No lie will stick. No scheme will succeed. Favor will find you in the fire, lift you in the flood, and crown you in the chaos.So don’t focus on the contempt—focus on the cry. Lift your voice like the psalmist and say, “Lord, show me favor!” Because when heaven says yes, earth has to adjust.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures   Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver characterizes divine grace as God’s limitless and unmerited favor toward humanity, distinguishing it from general mercy. The text defines grace as an eternal, free, and sovereign attribute that operates independently of human effort or worthiness. Through the life of Jacob, the author illustrates how grace often begins at the point of human brokenness and surrender. Conversely, the story of Jonah serves as a warning against self-righteousness and the tendency to resent favor shown to others. Ultimately, the source presents grace as a transformative power found only in Jesus Christ that levels all social and moral hierarchies. This overview emphasizes that while pride rejects such charity, the acknowledgment of one's own inadequacy is the only path to receiving spiritual restoration.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan Mail Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, The Bible ain’t a scavenger hunt for truth—it’s a summons to hear it. Not your truth. Not my truth. God’s truth. From Genesis to Revelation, it’s one holy declaration: that the God who knows Himself, knows us, and knows the mess we’re in, has crafted a plan—not a patch job, not a suggestion, but a divine strategy—to snatch men and women out of failure, out of sin, and make them citizens of the Kingdom. Not just citizens—but worthy citizens. This ain’t man’s idea. This is God’s plan. And when God plans, it stands!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailPaul’s conversion story in Galatians 1:11–24 teaches us something powerful about identity—you’ve got to know the Source you’re drawing from. Paul declares that the gospel he preached didn’t come from human classrooms, human approval, or human imagination. It came straight from Jesus Christ Himself.Before Christ arrested his life, Paul was caught in the grind of religious performance—climbing ladders, chasing titles, measuring his worth by his résumé. His identity was built on achievement, comparison, and competition. But Jesus lived another way. Jesus walked in perfect union with the Father. He never hustled for identity. He never performed for approval. He never let accomplishments define Him.And here’s the good news: through Christ’s finished work on the cross, we get to step out of the exhausting cycle of self-promotion and step into the rest of God’s approval. Our worth is no longer tied to what we do, but to what Christ has already done. When we root our identity in Him, we stop striving for validation and start living from the security of His grace.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Psalms 107:1-3 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. A Psalm of Redemption and a Promise Yet to ComeThis psalm is a holy summons—a call to the redeemed to lift their voices in thanksgiving. Why? Because the Lord, in His mercy, brought His people out of Babylonian bondage and began to gather them back into the land. That was grace. That was deliverance. But hear me now: that regathering was only a preview, not the premiere. It was partial, not permanent.The full fulfillment is still on the horizon. It will come when the Messiah steps into His millennial reign—when the King of kings sits on David’s throne and gathers His people from every corner of the earth. That’s not just restoration—that’s coronation. That’s not just return—that’s reign.So yes, we thank Him for what He’s done. But we also praise Him for what He’s promised. Because the same God who brought them out will one day bring them all the way in. And when He does, every exile will be home, every tear will be dried, and every knee will bow before the One who redeems and reigns.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailPhilippians 3:10-11: that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share hissufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain theresurrection from the dead.Someone once said, “One of the most dangerous forms of human error is forgetting what one istrying to achieve.” And saints, that danger is real in the Christian life. It is easy—far too easy—toget distracted, to get busy, to get religious, and yet forget the very thing we’re supposed to beaiming at.So, what is the goal of the Christian life? Paul answers it with beautiful simplicity:The goal of the Christian life is to know Christ and to be like Him.That’s it. That’s the target. That’s the aim. That’s the bull’s-eye. Christianity is not a ladder ofrules we climb to reach heaven. It is not rituals, routines, or religious performances. Christianityis a living, growing, personal relationship with the risen Lord Jesus Christ—a relationship thattransforms us into His likeness.Our goal is to know Him. And our goal is to become like Him. And saints, hear me well: our goalis to know Him—and to make Him known.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBiblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, “The problem ain’t just sin—it’s that sin demands a solution man can’t supply. You can’t work it off, pray it away, or dress it up. Sin is a debt too deep, a stain too strong, a chain too tight. And that’s why grace had to step in! Ephesians 2:8-9 declares it loud and clear: ‘For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God—not of works, lest any man should boast.’ So stop trying to earn what only heaven can give. Grace is not a reward—it’s a rescue!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailOur nation is caught in a struggle over its values—a battle over who is right and who is wrong, over what is righteous and what is reckless. The very morals and ethics that once served as the backbone of this land are being chipped away right before our eyes. What used to be celebrated is now questioned, and what used to be questioned is now celebrated. The ground beneath us is shifting, and the soul of the nation is crying out for clarity, conviction, and courage.But whenever a people lose their moral compass, God raises up voices who refuse to bow to confusion. Voices that call us back to truth, back to righteousness, back to the foundations that do not move. This is not the hour for silence—it is the hour for spiritual clarity, moral courage, and prophetic conviction.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Job 1:20-21 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”Praise in the Dark: A Word from Job’s AshesDon’t miss this, saints—Job didn’t just cry, he didn’t just complain, he didn’t just collapse. The Bible says he fell to the ground and worshiped. After the loss. After the heartbreak. After the funeral. After the fire. He knew where to turn when everything fell apart. He didn’t run from God—he bowed before Him.We come into this world naked, with nothing in our hands. And let me tell you something: the only way we won’t go to the grave naked is if somebody else dresses us for it. That’s the truth. You can’t take your house, your car, your degrees, or your designer suits with you. You leave it all behind. Job understood that. He said, “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” That’s not bitterness—that’s boldness. That’s not defeat—that’s devotion. Job didn’t just praise God in the sunshine—he praised Him in the storm. And that’s where your breakthrough lives. Anybody can shout when the bills are paid and the body is healthy. But can you worship when the casket is closed? Can you lift your hands when your heart is heavy? Can you say “Hallelujah” when hell is breaking loose?Because that’s where heaven leans in. That’s where angels take notes. That’s where God says, “Now that’s my child.”So, if you’re walking through the valley, don’t wait for the light—praise Him in the dark. Because the same God who gives is the God who governs. And the same God who allows loss is the God who brings life.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures   Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailElder Michael Tolliver explores Psalm 23 by framing God’s promises as landmark legal and spiritual precedents. The author parallels historical civil rights victories with the crucifixion of Jesus, suggesting both provide a foundation of authority for believers to claim their rights and protection. By analyzing the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep, the text emphasizes a transition from collective faith to a deeply personal connection with the Divine. The imagery of the rod and staff illustrates how God provides both defense against external threats and gentle internal correction. Ultimately, the message offers comfort by depicting divine goodness and mercy as constant guardians that ensure a believer’s security through life’s metaphorical shadows  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, “Grace ain’t just a concept—it’s a current! It’s that holy wind at your back, pushing you when you’re tired, lifting you when you stumble, and driving you straight into the heart of God’s will. You don’t earn it, you don’t control it—but when it blows, you better move with it!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThrough faith in Jesus, we receive adoption as children of God, gaining direct access to our Heavenly Father. That adoption gives us a new identity, new privileges, and a new nature as partakers of the divine life. We don’t just belong to God—we bear His likeness.And that’s why joy becomes our flag of victory. We raise it high not because life is easy, but because our King is present. Even in the darkest valley, His nearness becomes our song, His triumph becomes our strength, and His love becomes our unshakable joy.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Psalms 2:7-8 I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. Only King Jesus—no rival, no equal—will inherit the nations when he reigns in the millennial glory. Not Rome. Not Babylon. Not America. Not China. No empire, no army, no government will be able to stand when the Lion of Judah roars and the skies split with his power. He’s not coming back as a lamb—he’s coming as a warrior King, crowned in majesty, clothed in fire, riding on clouds.And rebellion? Foolish. Futile. Laughable. To resist the reign of the Messiah is like an ant trying to body slam an elephant. It’s not a fight—it’s a fantasy. So, bow now, while mercy is still flowing. Because when Jesus comes in glory, every knee will bend, every tongue will confess, and every nation will know: the King has come, and his kingdom cannot be shaken.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis teaching by Elder Michael Tolliver explores the divine attributes of God's love, defining it as a sovereign and eternal reality rather than a fleeting human emotion. The text asserts that love is God’s very essence, inseparable from His holiness and glory, and remains entirely uninfluenced by human merit. By examining scriptural truths, the author illustrates how this love is immutable and infinite, providing a secure foundation for those within the Christian covenant. The discourse emphasizes that understanding this transcendent affection naturally leads to a life of obedience and transformation. Ultimately, the source presents sacrificial love as the essential trademark of a true believer and the primary evidence of a relationship with the Creator.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBiblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, “If you want joy—real joy—not just a smile but a shout, don’t start your day with a complaint, start it with grace! Wake up and remember: you didn’t earn this breath, you didn’t deserve this mercy, but God gave it anyway. Grace woke you up. Grace kept you. Grace covered you.So instead of counting problems, start counting blessings! Like the old saints used to sing: ‘Count your blessings, name them one by one… Count your blessings, see what God has done!’And if you count long enough, if you name them loud enough, you’ll be surprised—yes Lord!—you’ll be surprised at what the Lord has done!”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app   Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBeloved, what is faith? What does it look like to live by faith in the promises of God? The book of Hebrews gives us the picture. Faith is drawing near to God with confidence. Faith is trusting the faithful promises of God just like the saints of old. And faith is fixing our eyes—steadfast, unblinking—on Jesus, the Author and the Perfecter of our faith.Faith is not vague. Faith is not passive. Faith is not wishful thinking.Faith moves.Faith leans in.Faith looks up.Hebrews calls us to come close to God, to stand on His promises, and to keep our eyes locked on the One who started our faith and the One who will finish it. That’s what it means to live by faith in the promises of God.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: John 13:3-5 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.Heaven’s King stooped low. Jesus—the Son of God, the Lion of Judah, the Lord of Glory—wrapped a towel around his waist and got down on his knees. He washed the dust-covered feet of men who should’ve been washing his. Why? Because he didn’t come to be served—he came to serve (Mark 10:45). And now, that same spirit of servanthood? That same posture of humility? That same call to kneel before the needs of others? The Lord is calling you… me… us all to walk in it.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThe infinite omnipotence of God, contrasting limited human technology and natural forces with the absolute power of the Creator. The text emphasizes that God’s might is not merely a characteristic he possesses but is the very essence of his divine nature and sovereign will. By examining various scriptural figures like Abraham, Jeremiah, and Mary, the author illustrates that nothing is impossible for a deity who created the universe from nothing. The message encourages believers to overcome doubt by yielding their hearts and waiting faithfully for God to act in their lives. Ultimately, the source serves as an exhortation to trust in a God who is able to save, heal, and deliver beyond all human expectation.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBiblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver,  “There are some problems you can’t laugh your way out of. You can’t study your way through. You can’t buy your way around. When the issue is incurable, untouchable, unfixable by human hands—you don’t need entertainment, education, or economics. You need an encounter with God!”  “James 5:13 says it plain: ‘Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.’ That means when the pain hits, don’t reach for a distraction—reach for divine connection. When the joy comes, don’t just celebrate—worship!” “Because prayer is not your last resort—it’s your first response. Praise is not your emotional overflow—it’s your spiritual warfare. When you’re hurting, heaven is listening. When you’re rejoicing, heaven is echoing. So stay in touch with God—because He’s the only one who can touch what nobody else can reach.”For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBeloved, we’ve got to stand on God’s truth in a world that keeps moving the line.Listen—this culture will shift, slide, bend, and blur every standard God has set.But the people of God cannot afford to drift with the tide.We must hold the line of holiness while the world keeps lowering the bar.We must stay rooted when the world keeps redefining right and wrong.We must stay anchored when the winds of compromise blow strong.So I’m calling you—stand firm, saints.Stand when others fold.Stand when others fear.Stand when others follow the crowd.Because when the world moves the line,God’s truth stays right where He put it.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Luke 1:38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. When Gabriel showed up with heaven’s announcement, Mary didn’t have all the answers. She didn’t know the weight of the calling, the cost of the assignment, or the pain that would pierce her soul. But she said yes. She surrendered. She trusted God when the path wasn’t clear. And that kind of faith? That kind of obedience? That’s the kind we need today. Mary didn’t just carry the promise—she carried it with humility. She’s not just a mother of Jesus; she’s a model for us all.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailGod’s wrath is not a flaw in His character; it is His necessary and righteous response to sin. Wemay not enjoy thinking about divine wrath, but it is just as essential to who God is as His love,His mercy, or His holiness. In fact, Scripture speaks more often about the wrath of God than thelove of God, because the Bible refuses to let us create a God who is soft on sin.Hear me: God’s wrath flows from the very necessity of His nature. Because He is holy, He mustjudge sin. Because He is righteous, He cannot overlook evil. Because He is just, He cannotpretend rebellion does not exist. Judgment is not God losing His temper; judgment is God beingtrue to Himself.And yet—don’t miss this—God takes no pleasure in the punishment of the wicked. His heart isnot eager to condemn; His heart is eager to save. But His goodness demands that sin be dealtwith, and His holiness demands that evil be answered.So when we speak of God’s wrath, we are not speaking of a divine outburst. We are speaking ofthe settled, necessary, righteous opposition of a holy God against everything that destroys Hiscreation and defies His glory.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBiblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, When students step foot on that college campus, they get an orientation—a crash course on how to make the most of their education, how to manage their time, how to walk with purpose. But let me tell you something: if Mama and Daddy find out their child is spending more time at the party than in the classroom, they’re going to be hot! Why? Because college costs too much to waste time playing games. Tuition isn’t cheap, and parents didn’t break their backs for their child to major in foolishness!” “Now saints, if earthly parents get upset over wasted tuition, how much more do you think our heavenly Father feels when we waste the price He paid for our salvation? Jesus didn’t die so you could drift. He didn’t bleed so you could binge. He paid a high price—His own blood—so you could grow, so you could develop, so you could be discipled!” “Paul said it like this in 1 Corinthians 7:23: ‘God paid a great price for you. So don’t become slaves of anyone else.’ That means don’t let culture chain you. Don’t let sin own you. Don’t let distraction define you. You’ve been bought with a price—so walk like it, live like it, and grow like it!”“This isn’t the time to play—it’s the time to pursue. Don’t waste the fire. Don’t squander the sacrifice. Jesus paid it all—so give Him your all!For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app May 4 Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThe Christian on his knees can see farther than the philosopher on his tiptoes. Why? Because spiritual truth is never grasped by human brilliance—it is revealed to a spiritually prepared mind. The truths of God are foolishness to the carnal mind. They sound trivial, unnecessary, even offensive to a heart that has not been humbled.The only way to understand spiritual truth is to yield to the Author of truth—the Holy Spirit.Not by intellect.Not by imagination.Not by human reasoning.But by surrender.You don’t climb your way into revelation—you bow your way into it.You don’t figure God out—you submit to Him.You don’t master the Scriptures—the Spirit must master you.And when the Spirit opens your eyes, the simplest saint sees farther than the sharpest skeptic.Because truth is not discovered—it is revealed.And revelation comes to the one who kneels  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Matthew 1:21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Jesus—that name isn’t just a label, it’s a mission statement. It’s the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, or Joshua, which means “The Lord saves.” And when the angel spoke to Joseph, he didn’t just give a name—he gave a revelation. “You shall call His name Jesus,” the angel said, “for He shall save His people from their sins.”That name tells the whole story. It tells us why He came. Not to entertain. Not to impress. Not to build an empire. But to save. To rescue. To redeem. To snatch souls from the grip of hell and bring them into the arms of grace.So every time you say “Jesus,” you’re declaring deliverance. You’re announcing salvation. You’re calling on the One who came down through forty-two generations, wrapped Himself in flesh, and walked into the world with heaven’s agenda on His shoulders.Jesus—the Lord saves.Not might save. Not could save. Not hopes to save. He shall save. That’s power. That’s promise. That’s purpose.This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailThis sermon by Elder Michael Tolliver examines the omniscience of God, defined as His perfect, intuitive, and exhaustive knowledge of all actual and potential things. The text explains that because God is eternal and immutable, His understanding never changes, grows, or fades, encompassing the past, present, and future simultaneously. For the believer, this divine attribute serves as both a holy challenge to live with integrity and a profound source of comfort, as God fully understands our motives and struggles even when others do not. The author emphasizes that while God knows every human failure and secret sin, He continues to offer unconditional love and restoration to His followers. Ultimately, the source presents God’s all-knowing nature as an invitation to sincere worship, highlighting that His foreknowledge does not override human volition but fits perfectly within His sovereign plan.  Each month, Elder Tolliver offers a spiritually encouraging book to help you in your walk with Christ for any size donation. Please go to biblicaltalks.com website to take advantage of this opportunity.  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com

Send us Fan MailBiblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Saints, when a woman is pregnant, her body begins to change—not because she’s trying to change, but because life is growing inside her. That baby is connected. That baby is attached. That baby is piggybacking off the mother’s life. It borrows her nutrition. It feeds off her strength. And the mother’s body—without effort, without coercion—begins to make room for the miracle. She doesn’t have to force the growth. She doesn’t have to command the transformation. It just happens—because of the connection.Her shape shifts. Her taste buds change. Milk starts preparing to flow. Her walk, her posture, her rhythm—everything begins to adjust. Why? Because something holy is happening on the inside. And saints, that’s how transformation works in the Spirit.When the Holy Ghost takes residence in your life, you don’t have to fake it. You don’t have to force it. You don’t have to fabricate holiness. You just stay connected—and the change will come. “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) When the Spirit of God is alive in you, the inside starts rearranging the outside. Your walk changes. Your talk changes. Your appetite changes. Your posture in the world shifts—because heaven is growing inside of you.You don’t need religion to coerce you. You don’t need guilt to push you. You just need the life of God to live in you. So let Him grow. Let Him stretch you. Let Him transform you.Because when the Spirit is pregnant in your soul, the world will see the bump. They’ll see the glow. They’ll see the evidence of new life. Saints, stay connected—and let the transformation speak for itself.For more encouraging, words please go to biblicaltalks.com or listen to biblical talks podcast on your favorite media app  Support the showHave a blessed day, and thanks for listening! Visit my website to learn more at https://www.biblicaltalks.com