Know God
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsListen in on the conversation where straightforward questions are discussed to bring insights to know God within yourself and all of creation.
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Quick Thought - Reading the Bible
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.97 MBWhere do you start reading the Bible? If you were not a believer or are a new believer and just received a Bible, where would you start? If people don't know better, they might start going cover to cover and then get bogged down pretty quick. Here's a quick answer to this question. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
#Blessed Part 2
June 11, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBTake a step back from this popular social media tag and consider a long range view of what Jesus described “blessed.” Scriptures include Matthew 5:3-12, Luke Luke 6:20-23, Revelation 1:3, 14:13, 16:15, 19:9, 20:6, 22:7, and 22:14. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
#Blessed Part 1
May 28, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB#Blessed is a popular social media tag to use when sharing something we are excited about - great experiences, great friends and family, and amazing happenings. But maybe we’re not getting the whole picture. In part one we talk about what it means to be blessed and to bless others. Scriptures include Luke 1:42-45, James 5:10-11, Romans 4:4-8, Psalm 32:1-2, and Luke 12:35-40. We also consider the definition of the Bible words translated blessed. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
Is Everything That Happens God's Will?
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBJesus taught a way to pray that included asking the Father God that “thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” How does that work out? Is everything that happens then God’s will? How does God control the ultimate destiny of the whole creation and give people the freedom to choose to do his will? Listen in on this discussion as we take the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis as a case study for this question. Scriptures discussed include Genesis 37-50 and Romans 8:28. Support the Sh...
Doubt
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIf I am determined to be the self-sufficient, independent Christian, my doubts will eat me alive. Doubts are going to always be a part of life. The solution is connection with other believers, honestly admitting our doubts, and realizing doubts are always a crossroad of some type about believing or not believing something specific about what is true about God or what God has said. Passages discussed include Genesis 15:4-6; Romans 4:16-22; Hebrews 11:11-12, 17-19; Jude 22; James 1:3-8. Suppo...
Five Principles of Biblical Interpretation
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBFive Principles of Interpretation are presented to guide understanding the Bible as a whole. Passages used to illustrate principles include Malachi 4:5, Matthew 11:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:29, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Matthew 5:20, and Romans 16:16. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
Five Most Misunderstood Passages of the New Testament
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIt’s not unusual to hear a short, pithy statement from the Bible that maybe doesn’t actually teach what someone thinks it means. What difference does it make? Listen in on our discussion of a few of these: Don't judge. God won't give me more than I can handle. God causes everything. I can do anything. Hate the sin, love the sinner. Passages covered include Matthew 7:1, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, and Jude 22-23. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
Does God Protect Us From Harm?
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWe can find the balance of expecting good to happen for us while facing the challenges or disasters that intrude into our lives. Passages that speak to this question: Psalm 43:1-3; Isaiah 43:1-3; Psalm 91:9-12; Psalm 37:23-24; John 17:13-15; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
How to Pick a Bible
March 11, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBStarting with three primary theories of Bible translation the listener will gain understanding on how to choose and read an English Bible. Some passages are used to illustrate the value of knowing this: Colossians 2:9-10; Romans 8:38-39; and Romans 8:3. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
What is Sin?
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBSin is doing the wrong thing for any reason, doing the right thing for the wrong reason, or doing nothing when action is needed. Passages include: 1 John 1:8-10; Romans 14:23; and James 4:17. Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon
Fear vs Love
February 09, 2019 23:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBHow can I love what I fear? I find in the Bible that I’m supposed to fear the Lord and love the Lord. How can I love while fearing the Lord God? Scriptures referenced: Psalm 111:10; 1 John 4:16-18 Psalm 86:11-12; Psalm 112:1 Support the Show. TonyKafka on Patreon