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Theology
by Dr. Toby Holt | New Geneva Theological Seminary
Theology - studying God as He is revealed in Scripture.
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The Throne Of God
What will the redeemed see and do before the throne of God? In this sermon on Revelation 7:9-17, Dr. Toby Holt connects Palm Sunday and Passover with John's vision of an innumerable multitude from every nation standing before God and the Lamb. He explains why salvation belongs to God, how…
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Turn The World Upside Down
The Gospel is not toothless. The Gospel is not weak or defenseless. As Spurgeon said - it is like a 'lion.' What do you do with a lion? You set it loose. In today's text, we'll see an example of this from Acts 17. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What opposition did Paul and the apostles face? B)...
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David, Goliath And The Gospel
Goliath was a monster. This man was a giant, a beast, and the Devil's own proxy. But God had His own champion. He sent a shepherd from Bethlehem to crush the monster's head. Does that remind you of anybody else? In today's study of 1 Samuel 17, we'll see the Gospel in OT clothing. Questions That...
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The Already and Not Yet
If you belong to Christ, why is life still so hard? In this study of Romans 8, Dr. Toby Holt opens the tension in which every believer lives: the kingdom of God has already come in Christ, yet it is not yet consummated. Our salvation is real and secure, but its full glory is still future. In the...
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The Gravity of His Glory
Why is worship hard for so many people? For many, worship feels unnatural — and in 2 Chronicles 7, we glimpse why true worship matters so much. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt shows that genuine worship grows from knowing the character of God. Questions this sermon answers: 1. Why is worship...
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The Promise (God Keeps His Word)
The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man's promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today's study, we'll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What does the...
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God Will Provide (How He Looks After Us)
God looks after His children. There are so many examples of this. Manna from heaven. Water from rock. In today's text, God will use ravens to bring Elijah food. Then, He will then use Elijah to bring a widow hope. The God who provided for them will look after you. Questions That We'll Answer: A)...
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Directions For Disciples
God doesn't need us to do anything. However, He invites us to do a great deal! Specifically He gives us jobs of great importance. How then should we respond? That will be the focus of today's study in Matthew 10. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What is the harvest field, and who are the laborers?...
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Elisha And The Bears (What Really Happened)
Elisha was bald. Very bald. In 2 Kings 2, the youth noticed - and mocked him for it. How did Elisha respond? Well, not in a way that you might expect. He cursed the youth - and two bears came out to maul them. So, what's the deal with that? For some, it seems like an overreaction. Other Questions...
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A Towering Yet Tender God
In Psalm 8, David marveled at the stars. And as he did so, he considered God's power. 'What is man,' David asked, that God should care for him? In other words, why would a God so big care for people so small? And yet, He does. In today's text, we'll consider the towering yet tender nature of our...
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A Time For Everything
'To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.' - Ecclesiastes 3:1 In life, there is a time to be born and a time to die. There is a time to kill and a time to heal. There is a time of war and a time of peace. In today's study, we'll consider the various cycles of our...
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The Finish Line (Of The Christian's Race)
What is your 'finish line?' Your life and choices are taking you somewhere. One decision at a time, you are closer to a destination. The question is: what sort of destination is it? That will be the focus of today's study in Philippians 3. Other Questions That We'll Answer: A) What does our past...
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Why, God? (When We Ask God Why)
Why? It is the most basic of all questions. As humans, we want to know why things happen. Especially when those things are painful. That was Job's problem. Job couldn't understand how God could allow his suffering. We'll explore this further in today's study of Job 10. Questions That We'll…
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The Light And The Darkness
This world is not our home. We live out our earthly days in the 'shadowlands.' All around us is a mixture of darkness and light. However, we still have a choice. Will we be agents of the light or of the dark? That will be the focus of today's study in 1 Thessalonians 5. Questions That We'll…
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The Second Coming
What did Jesus mean when He said one disciple would remain "till I come"? In this study, Dr. Toby Holt concludes the Gospel of John by examining Jesus' enigmatic word to Peter about the apostle John: "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?" A rumor spread that John would never...
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John: Feed My Sheep (Christ's Words To Peter)
How many times had Peter 'denied' Jesus? Three. How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he 'loved' Him? Three. In today's study of John 21, we'll see the forgiveness of Christ, and the commissioning of Peter. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What caused Peter to recognize Jesus on the beach? B) What...
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John: Of Scars And Skeptics
Skepticism is NOT a fruit of the Spirit. In John 19, Jesus died. In John 20, He was resurrected. And after that, He appeared to His apostles in the Upper Room. However, one was missing. And he didn't believe the other ten. The 'doubts' of Thomas will be the focus of today's study. Questions That...
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John: The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
He Is Risen! In John 19, Jesus died. But He didn't stay dead. In John 20, He rose from the tomb (just as He said He would)! And in doing so, He made possible our own resurrection. That will be the focus of today's study in the Gospel of John. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What are the proofs /...
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John: It Is Finished (Victory On Calvary)
It. Is. Finished. Just three words - yet, the most significant ever spoken. On Calvary, Jesus declared 'it is finished.' The question for us is: what was He referring to? What was 'finished,' and what value does it have for us? That will be the focus of today's study in John 19. Other Questions...
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John: The King On The Cross
It is finished. Three simple words - three words, on which your fate rests. On Calvary, Jesus completed the work that He was sent to do. What was that work? And what does it mean for you? That will be the focus of today's study from John 19. Questions That We'll Answer: A) Did Jesus really have…
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John: Pilate's Interrogation Of Jesus
"What is truth?" That was Pilate's question. It was a great question - too bad he didn't wait for an answer. Pontius Pilate asked Jesus a number of things in John 18 - and was befuddled by Christ's responses. We will consider their unique conversation in today's study. Questions We'll Address: A)...
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John: The Three Denials Of Peter
Peter said that he loved Jesus. Peter said that he'd die for Jesus. But on the night of Christ's betrayal, Peter denied Him three times. So, what do we make of Peter's failure? What do we make of his weakness? And how did Christ respond? That will be the focus of today's study in John 18. Church...
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John: The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus
Lanterns, torches and weapons. The men who sought Jesus were heavily armed! That's what rebels do - they arm themselves for battle. Meanwhile, Jesus waited patiently. In a sense, the events of John 18 are a microcosm of mankind's history. Specifically, our history of rebellion against a loving…
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John: The High Priestly Prayer
You are not alone. You have a divine 'intercessor.' And when life gets hard, the Son pleads your case to His Father. But what does He say? What does He ask for? That will be the focus of today's study in John 17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John: Jesus Has Overcome The World
Jesus, 1. The World, 0. It wasn't even close. Herod, Pilate, the devil, and all the Pharisees could not stop Christ's victory. They didn't even delay it. In John 16, Jesus said He had overcome the world - but what does that mean for you and I as believers? That will be the focus of today's study....
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The Myth of Spiritual Neutrality
Can anyone stay neutral about Jesus? No one is truly neutral about Jesus. In John 15:18-27, Jesus warns His followers that the world will hate them as it hated Him. Dr. Toby Holt explains why there is no spiritual middle ground. Because they belong to Christ, the disciples no longer belong to the...
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Union with Christ
What does it actually mean to "abide" in Christ? In this study of John 15, Dr. Toby Holt takes up Jesus' image of the vine and the branches. A branch severed from the vine is dead and fruitless; joined to the vine, it lives and bears fruit. So it is with the believer — our spiritual life and…
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The Indwelling Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do in you? In this study of John 14, Dr. Toby Holt turns to the promise Jesus gave His fearful disciples on the night of the Last Supper: that He would send "another Helper" to abide with them forever. Dr. Holt insists that the Spirit is not an impersonal...
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John: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Fear overcame the disciples. Huddled in the Upper Room, Jesus had talked about His coming death, the presence of a betrayer, and of the dark days to follow. The men were shaken. But, sensing their anxiety, Jesus gathered them close, saying "let not your heart be troubled." Dark days would soon…
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John: Jesus Washes The Disciple's Feet
Unthinkable. In John 13, the Creator washed the feet of people that He created. And moments later, one went out to betray Him. The Lord Supper was filled with shocking moments like these. We'll consider two of them in today's study of John 13:1-17. Web: www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons See...
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John: The Voice That Shook Heaven
God's voice boomed from Heaven. Did the people listen and obey? No. They dismissed it as mere 'thunder.' Many say they're waiting for proof of God and His plan, asking for a clearer revelation from on high. Yet when He answers, guess what? They ignore Him. What about you? This will be the focus…
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John: The Arrival Of The Messiah
Jesus wept on Palm Sunday. While others shouted 'hosanna' and laid down palm branches, Jesus wept. But why? Because He knew something the others did not. In today's study, we'll consider what that was. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt Text: John 12:12-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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John: The Motives Of Mankind
Motives matter. For example, some people pursued Christ with good, positive intentions. But others (like Judas Iscariot) had selfish or wicked motives. What are your own motives in coming to Christ? Is it for His glory and interests, or for yours? That will be the focus of today's study in John…
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John: Lazarus And The Timing Of God
He let him die. That's what the people were thinking. Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick, and rather than go to him, He let him die. But that's not what happened, was it? Instead, Jesus allowed a difficult situation in order to bring about a miraculous outcome. We will consider that outcome in...
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John: The Good Shepherd (And The Wolves)
What makes a 'good' shepherd? He doesn't run when the wolves come. In John 10, Jesus faced all sorts of 'wolves.' From Pharisees, to Romans, to the Devil himself, Jesus was always in grave danger. But so were His sheep! And so, instead of running, Jesus faced the evils of this world on their...
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John: The Trap (A Story Of Sin And Stones)
She was guilty. No doubt about it. As the woman stood before Jesus, no one defended her actions - not even her. She was guilty. So what would Jesus do? That's what they all wondered. The Pharisees had set this whole encounter up to trap Jesus. How would He deal with her sin and her guilt? Would…
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John: The Hard Teachings Of Jesus
Some things are hard to believe. Others are hard to accept. At the start of John 6, thousands pursued Jesus. By the end, few remained. What happened to the rest? The short answer: they heard Jesus talk, and they didn't like what He said. They could not accept His difficult teachings, and so they...
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John: The Feeding Of The 5000
It was late. The people were hungry. Thousands had followed Jesus out of desperation. They were sick, hurting, and now starving. And as Jesus looked out at the crowds, He had compassion. In today's study, we'll see how He responded. Questions That We'll Answer: A) Why did the people follow Jesus?...
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John: A Healing On The Sabbath
"Do you want to be made well?" That was Christ's question of the sick man. It is also Christ's question of you. Do you want to be made well? And what do you want to be made well from? This will be the focus of today's sermon from John 5. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What was Christ's…
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John: The Woman At The Well
Newsletter Access Here Surprising. Shocking. Scandalous. Jews and Samaritans were NOT supposed to interact. Their mutual hatred went back generations. And yet, here Jesus was, not only talking with this woman in John 4 - but asking her for water. What was this encounter all about? Questions That...
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Regeneration
Why did Jesus tell a religious leader he had to be "born again"? In this study of John 3, Dr. Toby Holt considers Nicodemus, a respected teacher of Israel who came to Jesus by night and was told, to his confusion, "You must be born again." Dr. Holt unfolds the doctrine of regeneration: fallen man...
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John: Water Into Wine (The Miracle At Cana)
It wasn't just a miracle - it was a sign. In John 2, Jesus attended a wedding. And at this wedding He performed His first recorded miracle (turning water into wine). So, what was this miracle really about? As we'll see, it pointed forward to the cross - even if no one knew it at the time.…
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John: A Voice In The Wilderness
John the Baptist had one job. John came to prepare people to meet Jesus. Specifically, he would 'make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah had foretold. But the people wouldn't listen. John would be a voice crying in the wilderness. He would be misunderstood, and eventually…
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John: The Eyewitness To The Messiah
Christianity: rooted in history, backed by eyewitnesses. In John 1, the author skips the greetings and goes straight to the heart of the matter: he and others saw, heard, and observed the Messiah. "The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us," he declared. In today's study, we'll consider the...
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Jericho's Fall: The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Jericho had massive walls. It didn't matter. There are no walls that can deter God's Wrath. And there is no army that can stop those who serve Him. In Joshua 6, we will study both points in one of the most famous (and faith-building) passages in Scripture. Questions That We'll Answer: A) How big...
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Salvation in Christ Alone
Is Jesus one way to God, or the only way? In this study of Acts 4, Dr. Toby Holt sets the scene: Peter, once cowering in fear, now stands before the Sanhedrin and declares that salvation is found in no one else — "there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Dr....
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Transformation Or Conformation (Paul's Warning)
The world is trying to remake you in its image. Will you let it? In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul reminds his readers that the world is intent on creating worldly people. That's what it does. It wants to conform you and I to its own priorities. However, Paul tells Christians that we are NOT to be...
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Genesis: The Final Words Of The First Book
Genesis started in a GARDEN. It ended in a COFFIN. In Genesis 1, things were looking great. God had created the world, and said that all He had created was good. But things got dark in Genesis 3. Following man's sin in Genesis 3, a roller coaster of depravity followed. In Genesis 4, Cain killed…
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The Providence of God
If God is good, why does He allow evil to touch our lives? In this study of Genesis 45, Dr. Toby Holt stands with Joseph as he faces the very brothers who sold him into slavery. Few men ever had more reason for revenge; yet Joseph sees a hand above his brothers' hands. Dr. Holt defines providence…
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Genesis: Dreams In The Darkness
In Genesis 40, Joseph was in prison. Now, he did not deserve to be there. He'd done nothing wrong. And he must have wondered what part his shackles played in God's plans. Hadn't God given him a dream of a great and glorious future? Well, in today's text, two other men would have dreams - and…
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