What did Paul mean by “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”? We look at Philippians 2:12 and some surrounding verses to see that the context is sanctification, humility, and testimony. Perhaps this was a common quip from Paul to church members when they were striving and bickering with each other. ***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to serve the community. Please considera monthly or one-time donation. *** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us!
Was Jesus a Socialist? (part 9)
In this episode of Truthspresso I chat about Jesus and socialism. A coworker a while ago made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it. In part 9 we look at the claim that Jesus taught against property rights and owning wealth because He said in Luke 14:33 that one must give up all he has to be His disciple. We also examine Jesus’ instructions for inviting guests to feasts in the context of Gentiles coming for salvation. A look at some Christian socialist articles and blog posts reveal that “sinners” in their minds can only be the “privileged” who directly or indirectly exert power
Pray for Justice and the Peace of Jerusalem!
We cannot even begin to understand the terrorist brutality from Hamas and their slaughter of civilians in Israel. What compounds the shock amid the rubble and barbarous deposits of dead men, women, and children are the surprising numbers of people in Western nations cheering on the carnage and defending Hamas’ actions. A single episode cannot do justice to what all has transpired since the shocking events on Saturday morning, October 7, 2023. Mourn with those who mourn! Pray for Biblical justice and the peace of Jerusalem! Sources Consulted: Sean Previl, “TIMELINE: What has happened since Hamas attacked Israel?” Global News, Updated October 12, 2023. Australian Jewish Association, X Post, October 9, 2023, 3:37 PM. Hillary Vaughn, X Post, October 10,
Just Who Were Those Nephilim, Anyway? (part 4)
No Christian podcast worth its salt can avoid answering the all-important question: just who were those Nephilim, anyway? After analyzing three theories about the Nephilim in the previous episodes in this series, Chelsea and I present our own theory using ideas from those three. Theories about the Nephilim seem to depend on who were “the sons of God” and “the daughters of men” in Genesis chapter 6. Join us as we present our theory. Sources Consulted: Bullinger’s Companion Bible Notes on Numbers 13:3, BibliaPlus.org. Accessed October 8, 2023. “Numbers 13 Commentary,” Precept Austin, Updated December 27, 2021. Scriptures Referenced: Luke 17:36-30 Genesis 3:1 Revelation 12:9 Matthew 8:29 Numbers 13:33 ***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry.
Just Who Were Those Nephilim, Anyway? (part 3)
No Christian podcast worth its salt can avoid answering the all-important question: just who were those Nephilim, anyway?Chelsea and I present the third of three popular theories about the Nephilim: that they are the offspring of wicked rulers taking wives from among the peasantry by force.Theories about the Nephilim seem to depend on who were “the sons of God” and “the daughters of men” in Genesis chapter 6.Join us as we explore arguments for this theory and arguments against it.Sources Consulted:Book of Jasher, Chapter 2Book of Jasher, Chapter 4Scriptures Referenced:Exodus 7:1Ezekiel 28:2,9; 32:21Psalm 82:1,6,7Genesis 10:8-9***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better.