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"Every religion says the same thing." That is what Mark believed after initially becoming disillusioned with his nominal Christian upbringing. This belief led him to search many different teachings, ranging from Wiccan to Rosicrucian. Eventually, he settled upon a deep divine into Tibetan Buddhism. What he found by this search eventually led him back to Roman cross and the most famous person to ever face death by crucifixion.

Raised in an atheist culture, Ronnie once believed that if good were to come to his life, it would be due to his own hard work and effort. Things were going well enough for him until one day life took an unexpected turn, a turn that would bring him to the end of himself and to the foot of the cross.

Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world. As the two worlds interact more and more, it becomes necessary to sort out a commonly repeated misconception among Muslims regarding Jesus of Nazareth. How He was born and who He was are both very significant, though sometimes misunderstood.

A lot of things had gone wrong for Joe before he finally gave his life to Christ. Parental infidelity, alcohol addiction, drug addiction,  and domestic violence were all prominent parts of Joe's story until he gave his life to Christ. Now, his family has been turned around, his children have trusted Christ, and God has even given him victory over cancer. Joe is living proof that God will taken anyone and make them new when that person will accept Jesus Christ as Savior.

On the spectrum of American religion, few religions can boast the rules and rigidity of the Amish. Separated from the technological advancements of the one of the most modern societies in the world, they believe that their works can earn them favor with God. Glen Yoder grew up in this system until a Bible-carrying driver began to show him the Gospel. Glen's story highlights the move away from the uncertainty of works to the absolute assurance of the Gospel. Anyone wanting more information about Glen Yoder may watch the film his son produced about his life. 

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, "I'm not sure that even God can help that person"? Some people might have said that about Finley Cutshaw before God saved him. He seemed the least likely candidate for salvation, but when he heard a clear presentation of the Gospel, he said Yes to Christ.

From a broken home and an upbringing that did not include the Gospel, God brought David Hannah to the place of being a "doorkeeper in house of His God." Hear his story of how the Gospel changed the course of his life.

Born into a fine Jewish family in Brooklyn, Barry never knew much about the New Testament--or Jesus of Nazareth. In time, however, God revealed Himself to Barry. This is Barry's story of his journey from Judaism to belief in Jesus as Messiah.

Why would a person like me be concerned about getting the Gospel to other people? Why not just let others believe what they want to believe? This episode begins to provide an answer to that question through personal context. What the Gospel has done for others, it can do for you. My life is living proof of this fact.

One of the greatest tragedies today is death by suicide. This topic, often taboo in modern society, is one about which the Bible speaks. In this episode, we meet a man who was poised and ready to take his own life, but he never went through with it. The basis of his decision was faulty information. The information he needed was how to be saved. His life was spared, and his soul was saved.

Bryan grew up in a home that had little time for the things of God or the Gospel. As he grew into manhood, he got into methamphetamine, to which he was addicted for 10 years. After trying many methods of breaking his addiction without success, he trusted Christ one day in church. Since accepting the Gospel, God has broken the power of addiction in Bryan's life. This is his story.

One of the most common misconceptions about the Gospel is what it does and does not teach about good works. This episode compares the misconceptions to the Bible and shows just where good works fit into God's plan for mankind.

One of the greatest mysteries of all time is the fact that Jesus of Nazareth was completely man while also being completely God. While this assertion is difficult to understand, is it what the Bible says? Many aspects of the story of Jesus come into focus once we understand the important truth about who Jesus was.

In first of a short series regarding objections to the Gospel, we discuss the Bible itself and opposition to it. The Bible is a unique book among the books of the world, and there are solid reasons for trusting what it has to say. We examine false dichotomies that have been invented to try to destroy the Bible and end with reasons why anyone can trust what it has to say.

Just because Jesus died for everyone doesn't mean that everyone is saved. Four Bible words outline a response that needs to come from every person with respect to the Gospel: repent, receive, believe, and call. Though not necessarily synonyms of each other, these words do describe the event of embracing the Gospel and being saved by God.

Jesus. No other person has ever made such an impact upon human history. His coming to live a sinless life and die as mankind's substitute is cited as the greatest proof of God's love for mankind. In this episode, we examine some highlights of Jesus' life as well as the significance of His death.This is the article referenced in the episode.https://www.scribd.com/document/492552138/JAMA-article-The-Crucifixion-of-Jesus-Christ

Hell has become a common filler word in English today. Yet the Bible speaks of it as a real place to which people go after death. Separating fact from fiction on the subject of hell has eternal consequences. In this episode, Paul examines what Jesus said regarding hell along with the words of the Apostle John. No one has to go to this terrible place.

Sin is a word that no one likes to think about today, at least not if the sin is something that we ourselves are doing. But an understanding of sin is essential to understanding the Gospel. Below are some key references used in this episode. The listener is urged to look them up and read them.1 John 3:41 John 5:17Proverbs 21:4Proverbs 24:9Romans 14:23James 4:17Exodus 20:1-17 [I gave a wrong reference in the podcast of Exodus 19. This reference here is correct.] See also Deuteronomy 5:6-21Romans 3:10-19, 23

No news in the world is as good as the Gospel. Its message has transformed lives, families, nations, and cultures. But what is the Gospel? Evangelist Paul Crow breaks down the key elements of the greatest message ever given or received. In this episode, you will not only hear four essential truths that make up the Gospel, you will also learn how it can impact your life. Whether you have never heard the story before or you have memorized it in childhood, this episode will give you insights into understanding and giving out the Gospel.