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Saved by the Gospel
by Rod Halliburton
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16)
Episodes
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Five Reasons to Read Your Bible
It is consistently included in the list of best sellers. It may very well be one of the most read of all books. Listen for five reasons why you should read your Bible.
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Hell, Its Nature and Neighbors
We all like to think of heaven. That's understandable; it's where we all want to spend eternity. But, in the midst of our thoughts of heaven, we should not forget about another prepared place - hell. What will hell be like? Will people in hell remember anything of the past? Will hell be for all...
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Laodicea, the Lukewarm Church
It's saddening to imagine a church like the one at Laodicea. Though they thought they were rich, healthy and well clothed, they were in fact poor, blind and naked.
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"For the Church" from Colossians
How would you complete the phrase, "_________________ for the church?" This lessons looks to four ways to complete that phrase, all coming from the book of Colossians.
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Identified By Your Walk
Can you think of someone whose walk is so unique he, or she, can be identified by the way they walk? Think of John Wayne as he walks down the street in an old Western movie. Can you be identified by your walk?
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Laodicea, the Lukewarm Church
In Revelation 3:14-22, the message to the church at Laodicea tells of their lukewarm condition but, thankfully, tells the church how to overcome their situation.
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Press On!
“Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.” Job 14:1. No truer words were ever spoken. Life can certainly be difficult at times. Even Christians are not exempt from difficulties. Sometimes a person may even face difficulty because he is a Christian. What would God have us to do...
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The Water Cycle, Further Proof of the Bible's Inspiration
One of the proofs of the Bible’s inspiration is its scientific foreknowledge. That is, the Bible, with great accuracy, commonly speaks of scientific facts that were not known to man at the time it was written. The Mississippi River dumps in excess of 6 million gallons of water into the Gulf of...
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The Bible's Indestructibility, Proof of Inspiration
One of the great proofs of the Bible’s inspiration is its indestructibility. Voltaire, a French writer and philosopher who lived from 1694-1778, once said that in 100 years there will not be a Bible left on earth. Two hundred years later, Voltaire’s own writings sold for a mere 11 cents. After...
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Mindful of the Destination
I recently traveled several hundred miles to visit family. It was a good trip with no real problems along the way. But admittedly, there were portions of the trip that might test a person's patience. Heavy traffic through a large city, moving at a slow pace and lengthening the trip. Cars…
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You Can Trust Your Bible - No Contradictions!
Consider the Bible: Written by approximately 40 men over a period of about 1,600 years. These men did not know each other and came from a variety of backgrounds and levels of education. One was a cupbearer to the king, one was a shepherd and later a king, one was a tax collector, one a fisherman,...
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Worship in Spirit and in Truth
When Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman at a well, she said to him. "Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." Notice Jesus' response. "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the...
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Six Woes from Isaiah
The purpose of preaching has always been to teach every man and warn them of the judgment to come. Colossians 1:28. In Isaiah 5:8-23, God’s prophet Isaiah pronounces six woes, or warnings, to a sinful people, pleading with them to come back to God. The parallels between the sin of Isaiah’s day…
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Translated Into the Kingdom
What do you know about Christ's kingdom? Does it exist now or is it something to come in the future? Can it be found on earth?
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Rescued and Redeemed
As Christians, we have been rescued from the evil power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of the Son. We've been redeemed and forgiven!
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Paul's Prayer for the Church
What do your prayers for the church include?
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Paul's Thankfulness for the Church
Of all the blessings we enjoy in life, none is greater than the New Testament church.
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Hebrews, Concluding Remarks, 13:15-25
As the writer brings this great book of Hebrews to a close, he reminds us that here we have no continuing, or permanent city and reminds us to keep seeking our eternal home in heaven.
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Hebrews, Miscellaneous Encouragement to Christian Living, 12:25-13:14
Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers. Live a life free of covetousness. These are just a few of the practical exhortations the writer gives us to help live a life that is pleasing to God.
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Hebrews, Ye Are Come Unto Mt. Zion, 12:15-24
As Christians, we have come unto Mt. Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels.
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Hebrews, The Chastening of the Lord, 12:3-14
Though no chastening, or discipline, may ever seem pleasant at the moment, God's chastening of his children serves a valuable purpose in our loves.
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Hebrews, Consider Him that Endured, 12:2-3
There is probably no greater motivation for us to endure our suffering than looking at Jesus and considering those things he endured so we may eventually enjoy eternal life with him in heaven!
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Hebrews, Let Us Run the Race Set Before Us, 11:29-12:1
Several times throughout the Bible our life is portrayed as a race. Here, the Hebrews writer encourages us to run the race with patience and endurance, constantly fixing our eyes on Jesus along the way.
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Hebrews, Great Characters of the Faith, 11:7-28
Hebrews chapter eleven provides us with a list of great characters of faith, men, and women, whose lives motivates us to remain faithful in spite of life's many difficulties.
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Hebrews, Without Faith It is Impossible to Please Him, 11:1-6
Have you ever really given thought to faith - its nature and importance to Christians? In this passage, the writer of Hebrews discusses the necessity of faith as a vital ingredient to pleasing God.
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Hebrews, Practical Exhortations, 10:19-31
In this portion of the book of Hebrews, the inspired writer provides several practical exhortations, encouraging his readers to hold fast to the faith without wavering.
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Hebrews, Christ, An All-Sufficient Sacrifice, 10:1-19
Christ blood accomplished what none of the sacrifices under the old law could ever accomplish. By offering himself as a sacrifice once for all time, Christ blood is able to cleanse us of our sins.
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Hebrews, A Better Sacrifice, 9:11-28
Christians are recipients of a sacrifice far superior to those sacrifices offered under the law of Moses. Christ, by giving his life so we may be saved from our sins, serves as the perfect sacrifice.
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Hebrews, That First Covenant, 9:1-10
The first covenant, made at the time of Moses, was never meant to be permanent. The aspects of the old law were foreshadows of that which was to come.
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Hebrews, A Better Covenant, 8:1-13
The word "better" can be found throughout the book of Hebrews. One of the blessings Christians enjoy is a better covenant, made possible only by the blood of Christ.
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Hebrews, A Priest After the Order of Melchisedec, 7:1-28
One of the more interesting, yet least spoken of, characters in the Old Testament is the priest and king, Melchisedec. This portion of Hebrews shows that, just as the priesthood of Melchisedec was superior to the Levitical priesthood, Christians today are served by a great high priest, Jesus Christ.
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Hebrews, The Hope Set Before Us, 6:13-20
Hope is a great motivator. Our hope of heaven motivates us to stay faithful in our adherence to the gospel.
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Hebrews, Concerning Those Who Have Fallen Away, 6:4-12
Despite what many teach the Bible clearly teaches it is possible for a Christian to forfeit his salvation. This portion of Hebrews warns of the consequences of doing so.
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Hebrews, For By This Time Ye Ought to Be Techers, 5:12-6:3
It is a sad situation when children fail to grow as expected. As our heavenly Father, God is disappointed when Christians fail to grow as they ought.
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Hebrews, Christ, Our High Priest, 5:1-11
Under the Law of Moses, the High Priest was held in high esteem as he played an important role. This section of Hebrews stresses how the priesthood of Christ is far superior to the priest under the old law.
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Hebrews, The Rest That Remains, 4:1-4:16
In this lesson, the writer encourages his readers to remain faithful. He warns them of te danger of falling short of the rest God has promised to his children.
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Hebrews, The Rest That Awaits Us, 2:16-3:19
We all long for the rest that awaits us - our home in heaven. In this study, the writer encourages us to persevere in striving for that rest.
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Hebrews, Better Than the Angels, 1:4-2:15
In this lesson, the writer stresses how Christ is so much better than the angels.
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Hebrews, Introduction (Part One) - 1:1-3
The book of Hebrews was written to Christians who had converted from Judaism. As they were being tempted to go back into Judaism, the writer encourages them to stay faithful.
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There is One Faith
The word faith, as used in the New Testament, often refers to an individual's faith. An individual's level of trust. We can read of strong faith (such as that of the woman in Matthew 15 who went to Jesus, asking that her daughter be healed). We can also read of weak, or little, faith (such as…
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Acceptable Worship
Have you ever considered what is involved in worshiping God? What constitutes acceptable worship? In this lesson, we look at five elements fof worship that are necessary for worshipping God acceptably.
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The Hand of the Lord is Mighty
Listen as Marshall Halliburton shares his thoughts from I Samuel 7 and discusses the importance of monuments.
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Does It Make a Difference What a Person Believes?
One does not have to examine the "religious world" for very long before it becomes evident that the idea that everyone has a right to his own belief is quite common. Many people easily move from one denomination to another, even though those denominations may teach conflicting doctrines. People...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger is Sadly Mistaken
In a recent conversation with Interview Magazine, Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “When you die, nothing happens. You’re just six feet under. Anyone who tells you anything else is a liar.” He went on to say, “When people talk about, ‘I will see them again in heaven,’ that sounds so good. But the...
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Cemetery, a Place to Sleep
Did you know our English word cemetery has its origin in a Greek word that mean sleeping place? Interesting, isn’t it? It’s appropriate though. After all, a cemetery is a place where our bodies are put to rest as they sleep. The Bible often describes death as sleep. Paul, in reference to those...
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In the Beginning God Created the Heaven and the Earth
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1. What lessons can we learn from this one "simple" verse?
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Does Jesus Care? (3)
We know Jesus cares for us because He came to earth. He left heaven so that we may have eternal life. I know He cares for us because He went to the cross to make that eternal life possible. Oh, but that’s not all. We can take comfort in knowing Jesus cares for us enough that He wants us to be…
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Does Jesus Care? (2)
One of the saddest statements in the Bible is found in Psalm 142:4 when David writes, “…..no man cared for my soul…..” When experiencing the difficulties of life, whether you feel anyone cares for you or not, you can know Jesus cares. Without a doubt, the greatest proof of Jesus’ care for us is...
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Does Jesus Care?
Does Jesus care, when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song? As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long." Friends, that's a fair question to ask. Does Jesus REALLY care? Os yes he cares. I KNOW he cares. One reason I know he cares is he left the…
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Are You Righteous?
Can you be righteous? Yes! Certainly! In fact, not only that, you MUST be righteous in order to be acceptable to God. Its a mistake to think we can be accepted by God without living a pure and holy life. Notice from Proverbs 12:28 - "In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof...
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For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." (Romans 1:16)
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Rod Halliburton
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