Faith Bible Church Podcasts

Can we really be 100% sure that we are saved? If this is even possible, how can we go about it? This first of two messages on 1 John 2:3–11 will fill us in on this vital topic.

Believe it or not, a surprising indicator of one’s relationship with God can be seen in his or her view of sin. To see how sin can authenticate or invalidate our claim to a relationship with God, listen in to this exposition of 1 John 1:10–2:2.

Whether it be possessions or people, we often struggle to discern what is real and what is fake. Getting this wrong materially may cost us money; getting this wrong relationally may cost us heartache; getting this wrong spiritually may cost us eternity. In light of such a steep consequence, this text shows us a few ways we can authenticate our faith.

Rightly discerning between the essential and the optional—it is a perpetual problem for us all in this life. Yet, our trouble here is not limited just to our evaluation of this life but also of the one to come. How do we fix this debilitating discernment? While there are many factors involved, 1 John 1:1–4 at least points us in the right direction.

Does the Trinity really matter? Can we really say this doctrine impacts the every day and the ordinary? It only matters insofar as our relationship with God matters. Listen in to hear the vital connection between God’s Triune nature and our relationship with him.

Listen in as guest speaker Rob Clarke presents the word from 3 John.

The Reformed theologian, Francis Turretin warned that the Trinity is a topic ‘which neither reason can comprehend nor example prove’, but which ‘the authority of divine revelation alone proposes to be received by faith and adored with love.’ Yet, how do we ‘adore with love’ that which we cannot fully “comprehend” or “prove?” Listen in to find out.

Listen in as associate pastor Andrew Bates presents the word from Romans 8.

Listen in as guest speaker and Pastor Adam Bueltel presents the word from Revelation chapter 4.

The Latin church father, Augustine, wrote of the Trinity that in “no other subject is error more dangerous, or inquiry more laborious, or the discovery of truth more profitable.” Could this be true? Find out by listening in.

Yes, this text is the passage with all the names. In fact, there are over 30 individuals or entities singled out in this passage. So what’s it all about? Can this really matter? The answer may surprise you. Listen in to find out more. Romans 16:1–23

It’s a classic debate between depth and breadth, quantity and quality, and, in the church, the debate often centers around purity and progress. But, is this a dilemma in the church? Paul’s passionate pursuit of ministry in this text leads us to pursue both. Listen in to find out how. Romans: 15:14-21

If your relationship with others in the church were likened to a musical recording, how would you describe it? Would it be more "pleasingly harmonious" or "unpleasantly off key"? To compel you to get on pitch or to stay in tune, Paul presents two aspects of Christ’s ministry that will enable us to preserve unity amid diversities in our own ministry. Romans 15:1-13

Listen in as Joel Kobash presents the word from Deuteronomy 6: 4-9

For the sake of those with a tender conscience, Christians are sometimes called to limit their liberty. It may seem hard but the text gives us three reasons that will enable such sacrifice, three motives for strategically foregoing your liberty for the sake of the weak. Romans 14: 13-23

We all have opinions; therefore, we all have disagreements and coming to faith in Christ by no means resolved these tensions. So what should we do with one another when we vehemently disagree? Romans 14:1-12 tells us.

Listen in as guest speaker Tom Ascol presents the word on Ecclesiastes 9: 1-12

Jonah 4 Raging against grace? You may be thinking, “I can understand someone being angry about God’s wrath but how could anyone really struggle against God’s grace?” The problem is more common than you think. Listen in to this exposition of Jonah 4 to find out why and what to do about it.