Scripture: Luke
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Predestination and Free Will (Classic)
In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Timothy Yoder, and Paul Smalley discuss free will and predestination,…
Spiritual Growth
Does your spiritual life feel like a bed of cold ashes? Join Mark Yarbrough, Bill Hendricks,…
Heralding the Good News: The Origins of Evangelism
We can probably all picture it: On a dim stage in a church auditorium, the spotlight…
Evangelism: A 24-Week Devotional from DTS Magazine
THE GOSPEL—THE MESSAGE OF EVANGELISM 1. John 3:16 The presentation of the gospel must include four…
Catching the Wave of Blessing
Although there is no perfect formula for blessing, the Centurion gives an example of how we…
A Good Word – יָרֵא (Fear)
For those living in a sin-ridden, fallen world there is much to fear. Yet dozens of…
Never a Nuisance
3 Prayers that never bother our God
Is Christianity a Western Religion?
In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Darrell Bock, Jerome Gay, and Jamal-Dominique Hopkins discuss the historical and…
A Good Word – σάρξ (flesh)
The word “flesh” (σάρξ) generally carries with it a negative connotation. This is certainly true at…
Law and Justice
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Matthew Martens discuss the intersection of Christian theology and the…
How God Opened Up the Kingdom at a Local Church (Part 1)
Tell a story/case study of Local Church getting on mission.
A Look at the IVF Controversy
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Scott Rae discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's stance on in…
Urban Ministry and Cross-Cultural Ministry: Classic
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Christopher Brooks discuss the challenges and opportunities of…
The Good Fight
Even when we are committed to Christ, demonstrated by our loyalty amid our trials, Satan will…
Three Marks of Faith
Dr. Mark Yarbrough kicks off the Fall 2024 semester with an encouraging message about the goodness…
A Good Word: δοῦλος — Slave
Given the historical and cultural context, the term “slave” (δοῦλος) evokes only negative emotions and responses.…
Is Self-Care Selfish?
In this episode, Kasey Olander, French Jones, and Michelle Pokorny discuss why self-care is essential to…
God’s Discipline: Punitive or Instructive?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “discipline?” You probably think of either punishment—like…
Turn to God
Many choice are both a temptation and a test. Choose to turn to God.
A Good Word: ὀφθαλμός “eye”
Isn’t it interesting that we often ignore the importance of our body parts when they are…
Field Reports from the Middle East
In this episode, Darrell Bock is joined by Saleem Shalash and Golan Broshi to discuss the…
A Good Word: ἐλπίς “hope” (in 1 Peter 3:15)
1 Peter 3:15 is a well-known verse. It often appears in Bible memory verse packets. While…
Christianity, Politics, and the Public Space: What is the Connection? – Classic
In this classic episode, Darrell Bock and Patrick Schreiner discuss how to live as ambassadors for…
A Good Word: חסה – To take shelter
It was the most important day of my life. Though it was over 60 years ago,…
A Good Word: κύριος — Lord
The title “Lord” (κύριος) is rather innocuous today. We apply this title to anything resembling authority.…