The Uniqueness of America

Summary

“The truth is, politics and morality are inseparable. And as morality’s foundation is religion, religion and politics are necessarily related. We need religion as a guide; we need it because we are imperfect. And our government needs the church because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.” – Ronald Reagan 

Joining me this week is Noah, a close friend of mine. He just finished his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and he is a follower of Christ.

https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1674&context=ndjlepp -> a link to his full article on politics and morality in the Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-slavery-idUSL1561464920070322 -> Chronology of slave abolishment

https://wallbuilders.com/americas-exceptional-history-of-anti-slavery/ -> PLEASE READ THIS

https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/321762/anti-slavery-was-built-into-the-american-founding/ -> PLEASE READ THIS

Exodus 21 is a chapter about slaves rights

Leviticus 25:39-42 I “If your brother with you becomes so poor that he sells himself to you, you are not to make him serve like a bond slave. Instead, he is to serve with you like a hired servant

1 Timothy 1:9-10 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers–and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine.

The bible is clear slavery is evil and wrong. 

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/

If you haven’t read the declaration of independence or the constitution, I encourage you to read it and consider how its finds its basic ethic and political philosophy in the Christian faith and God’s word

Wonky Wednesday Episode #2

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Biblical Wisdom Rooted in the Fear of The Lord (Part 2)

Summary

My guest joining me this week on the Sunday series is my brother Bryce. Bryce is getting his undergraduate degree in philosophy and hopes to get his MDiv. from a seminary after he completes his undergrad. He hopes to be a pastor shepherding Gods people one day.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” – Prov. 9:10

Key texts: Prov. 9:10, Ps 11:10, Deut 6:13, 1 Sam 15:24, Job 1:1, Gen 20:11, Prov 8:12,13a, 3:7, 12:15, 15:5, 10:23, 8:13, 2:6,7a, James 3:13-18, 2:19, Ezekiel 28:12, all of Genesis chapter 3

Resources: Knowing God by: J.I Packer chapter 10 (pg. 99-103), Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 111:10 and Proverbs 9:10

Further Reading : The Fear of God by: John Bunyan; What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord by: Michael Reeves

https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-God.html

Sunday Series Episode #2

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Fear of the Lord (Part 1)

Summary

A statement frequently heard, but even less frequently understood. Jesus commanded us to fear the Lord! Find out how the scriptures verify Jesus’ statement in Luke 12:5!

My guest joining me this week on the Sunday series is my brother Bryce. Bryce is getting his undergraduate degree in philosophy and hopes to get his MDiv. from a seminary after he completes his undergrad. He hopes to be a pastor shepherding Gods people one day.

Key Texts : Proverbs 8:13; Psalm 19:7-10; Isaiah 8:13; Psalm 34:11; 1 John 4:18; Psalm 25:12; Isaiah 11: 1-3; Hebrews 12: 5-11; Exodus 20:20; Luke 12:5; Luke 1:50; Psalm 147:11; Psalm 85:9…. etc. 

The Psalms are FULL of the Fear of the Lord

Matthew Henry’s Commentary on John 15:3, Psalm 19, and Proverbs 8:13

Further Reading : The Fear of God by: John Bunyan; What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord by: Michael Reeves

https://www.gotquestions.org/fear-God.html

Sunday Series Episode # 2

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Music/Beauty

Summary

Does music point to God? Even more broadly, does beauty point to God? 

https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/reflections/read/reflections/2019/11/19/god-as-the-best-explanation-of-beauty

https://mountcarmelapologetics.com/argument-from-beauty/

https://bahaiteachings.org/does-god-exist-the-argument-from-beauty/

https://apologetics.fandom.com/wiki/Argument_from_beauty  ——> more technical treatment of the argument (my cup of tea!)

https://christian-apologist.com/2017/10/18/several-aesthetic-arguments-in-support-of-god/

Zephaniah 3:17 : “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”

That was me on the uku btw at the end 😀

Meaningful Monologue #1

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Aliens: A Christian Response

Summary

Do Christians have an answer to aliens? What are they and can Christians properly categorize them into biblical categories?

Joined with me this week are a few of my good friends. Noah, Christian, and Matt join me today to consider the issue of aliens and if there is a biblical response to the topic. Thanks for listening!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd_bqExkllk

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+rogan+aliens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI&t=79s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyiWFVGeKFs

Videos showing how often people are talking about aliens now. It is in the forefront of many of our media outlets.

http://www.alienresistance.org/ufo-alien-deception/alienabductions-stop-in-the-name-jesus-christ/ -> Testimonials claiming alien abductions cease in Jesus’ name

https://www.gotquestions.org/aliens-Christian.html

Wonky Wednesday # 1

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Propitiation and Atonement

Summary

The fundamental differences between the two and why that difference is worth understanding…

My guest joining me this week on the Sunday series is my brother Bryce. Bryce is getting his undergraduate degree in philosophy and hopes to get his MDiv. from a seminary after he completes his undergrad. He hopes to be a pastor shepherding Gods people one day.

https://www.gotquestions.org/propitiation.html

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/propitiation-his-blood/

Knowing God by: J.I. Packer (all of Chapter 18)

Reformed Systematic Theology By: Beeke Pg. 1007

A Puritan Theology By: Beeke Pg. 352

Great Doctrines of the BIble By: Lloyd-Jones BK I, Ch. 28-30

Systematic Theology By: Wayne Grudem pg 510,575,580

Key Texts: Rom. 3:21-26; Heb. 10, 2:17 ;1 Jn. 2:1-2, 4:8-10; Is. 1; Rev. 13:8; 1 Pet. 1:20; Proverbs 17:15

He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you – 1 Peter 1:20

Sunday Series Episode # 1

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Pilot : Ground Zero

Summary

A short 20 minute introduction to get to know me, your host, and what to expect from the For The King podcast. Thanks for listening!

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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