The Redeeming God Podcast
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsLiberating You from Bad Ideas about God … Bible and theology teaching from Jeremy Myers and RedeemingGod.com
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What a Non-Violent Atonement reveals about Scripture
September 24, 2022 20:44 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBThis podcast episode provides a preview of the audiobook by giving you Chapter 5: What a Non-Violent View of the Atonement Reveals about Scripture. In this podcast episode, you will learn how to read and understand the violent portions of Scripture in light of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
The Best Model for Church Growth (Ephesians 4:13)
August 26, 2022 22:31 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBIn Ephesians 4:13, Paul provides the best church growth model in history, which was provided by God. Namely, Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:13 provides the three dimensions of this church growth model, the width of unity, the depth of maturity, and the height of Christ-likeness.
Who Does the Work of the Ministry in the Church? (Ephesians 4:12)
August 19, 2022 21:47 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBWhen you think of the work of the ministry in the church, what do you think of? Most people think of the work that pastors and missionaries do. But in Ephesians 4:12, Paul shows us that the work of the ministry is not done by church leaders, but rather by the people of the church. In this study of Ephesians 4:12, you will learn how you can get involved in the work of the ministry.
Church Leaders Who Help Church Growth (Ephesians 4:11)
March 24, 2022 19:09 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBIf you want the church to grow, it is important to know the four spiritual gifts that God has provided to guide the church into proper church growth. Paul reveals these four roles in Ephesians 4:11, and this study explains what these four roles are and how they work to lead the church into church growth.
Rejoice in Your Differences! (Ephesians 4:7-10)
March 17, 2022 18:42 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MBDo you want church unity? In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us how. Here is what Paul is saying about how to develop unity in the church: Ephesians 4:1-3: Check your own attitude first. Ephesians 4:4-6: Focus on all the things you have in common. Ephesians 4:7-10: And regarding the things you do NOT have in common, praise Jesus for those, because He made you all different by giving you different gifts.
Seven Elements of Christian Unity (Ephesians 4:4-6)
March 03, 2022 19:13 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBIn Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained that God has given us great spiritual riches so that we can lead the world into peace. In the first part of Ephesians 4, Paul tells us Christians that the first way we can show the world how to live in peace is by living in peace with one other. This begins, as we learned in the last study, by looking to our own heart first and developing certain attitudes of the heart. In this study, we learn that as we seek to live in peace with other Christians, we should...
The Church Must Lead the World into Peace (Ephesians 4:1-3)
February 17, 2022 23:03 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MBEveryone wants unity, but nobody really knows how to achieve it. Most people today seem to think that unity requires conformity. We think that unity is achieved when everybody thinks the same way, talks the same way, dresses the same way, and has the same opinions. Where differences occur, division results, and unity dies. And some people seek to achieve unity by silencing and cancelling those who have different opinions. You see, when we are in a conflict with someone, we think it is the r...
To Love Your Enemies, Know You are Loved (Ephesians 3:18-21)
December 16, 2021 20:42 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBHave you ever tried to actually love your enemies? It's next to impossible, isn't it? In Ephesians 3:18-21, Paul provides two ways that we can learn to love our enemies. These seem impossible as well, until we understand what Paul is actually saying about how to love our enemies.
Is it Impossible to Love our Enemies? (Ephesians 3:14-17)
December 02, 2021 23:33 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn Ephesians, Paul has instructed his readers to live at peace with people they used to hate, and to begin loving their enemies instead. This is much easier said than done, so in Ephesians 3, Paul shows how he himself is doing this, and how his readers can follow in his example in loving their enemies, just as Jesus did. This is what we begin to learn in Ephesians 3:14-17.
Is it Impossible to love our enemies? (Ephesians 3:14-17)
December 02, 2021 23:33 - 32 minutes - 59 MBIn Ephesians, Paul has instructed his readers to live at peace with people they used to hate, and to begin loving their enemies instead. This is much easier said than done, so in Ephesians 3, Paul shows how he himself is doing this, and how his readers can follow in his example in loving their enemies, just as Jesus did. This is what we begin to learn in Ephesians 3:14-17.
How to Fix the World (Ephesians 3:8-13)
November 18, 2021 22:47 - 38 minutes - 70 MBAre you happy with the current state of the world? Do you wish things could change? Do you want the world to improve? Do you want to fix the world? In this study of Ephesians 3:8-13, we discover Paul's solution for how to fix the world. It's a shocking, challenging proposal, but it is the plan that God has put in place since the beginning of time, and it is the only plan that God has. There is no Plan B.
A Prisoner for Peace (Ephesians 3:1-7)
November 11, 2021 20:20 - 32 minutes - 60.6 MBIn Ephesians 2, Paul encouraged his readers to live in peace with people they used to hate. Since this is much easier said than done, Paul begins Ephesians 3 by showing how he himself is living in peace with those who used to be his enemies. Indeed, Paul is prison as a result of his stand for peace, but Paul knows that this will only serve to prove the truth of what he is teaching. Paul leads by example, just as we, the church, are to be an example to the world. This is what we begin to learn...
How Homeless Aliens Change the World (Ephesians 2:18-22)
October 28, 2021 22:30 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBStrife, division, and hostility are not new in our day. They have been present since the beginning of the world when Cain killed Abel, or even before that when Adam blamed Eve for why he ate the forbidden fruit. Blame, accusation, violence, and death are the foundational characteristics of our culture. But it does not need to be that way, and this is not what God wants. God calls us to live differently in this world, and Jesus showed us how this could be done. In Ephesians 2, Paul explains ho...
Vaccination Discrimination and Ephesians 2:13-17
October 22, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 117 MBVaccinated or unvaccinated? Surprisingly, Ephesians 2:13-17 speaks to the issue. Sort of. In this study of Ephesians 2:13-17, we begin with a question from a reader about COVID vaccinations, and then turn to our ongoing study of Ephesians, where we discover that Jesus actually revealed to us what to do with people who have different views than we do, whether they are religious, political, social, or cultural differences, or even whether they are views about vaccination status.
The Things that Divide Us (Ephesians 2:11-12)
September 30, 2021 22:49 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBThere were six things that caused division and strife between Jews and Gentiles. Paul discusses these in Ephesians 2:11-12. These same six things are found in various ways today in our culture and country. As we learn how Paul wanted the Ephesian Christians to respond to these sources of division, we can learn to live at peace with others today as well. All of this is covered in this study of Ephesians 2:11-12.
Created for Good Works (Ephesians 2:10)
September 02, 2021 20:15 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBDid you know God has prepared good works for you to do? In this study of Ephesians 2:10, we look at what these good works are, when God prepared them for you, and how this explanation of Ephesians 2:10 fits within the overall message of Ephesians 2. Prior to that, we will also answer a question from a reader about baptism in the Bible.
By Grace are you Saved Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9)
August 26, 2021 20:27 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBI firmly believe that the Bible teaches that we receive eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. But is that what Paul is teaching in Ephesians 2:8-9 when he writes, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast"? Though many Christians think so, I do not. This study of Ephesians 2:8-9 will explain what I think Paul is really talking about in these verses.
What is Salvation in Ephesians 2:5-7?
August 20, 2021 00:19 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBAs we continue our study of Ephesians, this study considers Ephesians 2:5-7 and the meaning of the word "salvation." We see that a misunderstanding of the word "salvation" leads to a misunderstanding of the entire chapter of Ephesians 2. But when we properly understand what "salvation" means in context, we can then better understanding the whole of Ephesians 2.
The Biggest “But” in the Bible (Ephesians 2:4)
July 22, 2021 23:07 - 35 minutes - 65.4 MBTrivia time! What's the biggest but in the Bible? We will discover the answer to that question today in our study of Ephesians 2:4. I will also answer a quick question from a reader about the topic of Calvinism.
Sin Leads to Wrath (Ephesians 2:3)
July 16, 2021 18:53 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBEphesians 2:1-3 explains the greatest problem humanity faces on this earth. Ephesians 2:3 reveals the root cause of this problem, and how it leads to the destruction of humanity. This podcast study explains all of this from Ephesians 2:2. Before that, however, we look at a question from a reader about Critical Race Theory.
The Subjects of Satan (Ephesians 2:2)
July 08, 2021 21:15 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBDo you understand what is going on in the world? You would, if you understand the real problem with humanity. Ephesians 2:2 begins to show us what this problem is. The verse contains three phrases that point to one single reality as the identity of our problem. Before we get to our study of Ephesians 2:2, however, we will be answering a question from a reader about hell and ultimate reconciliation.
What does it mean to be dead in trespasses and sins? (Ephesians 2:1)
July 02, 2021 19:11 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBEphesians 2 is one of the most misunderstood and misapplied chapters of the Bible. This study provides a brief overview of how to understand Ephesians 2, and then takes a deeper look at Ephesians 2:1 as an introduction to the chapter. We also discuss a question from a reader about the problem of peace in the Middle East.
You have the Power! (Ephesians 1:20-23)
June 24, 2021 18:56 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBDo you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by life? Is sin and temptation beating you at every turn? Do you feel defeated and ineffective in your attempts to follow Jesus in discipleship? If so, then the truths of Ephesians 1:20-23 are for you! These verses reveal that you have all the power of God at your disposal. Therefore, you can be victorious in your Christian life! This podcast study on Ephesians 1:20-23 also includes a discussion about crusade evangelism like those put on by the Billy Grah...
What Paul prayed for … and what I pray for you (Ephesians 1:15-19)
June 17, 2021 18:49 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBEphesians 1:15-19 contains a list of things that Paul prays for. Seeing this helps us know what we can pray for as well. In fact, I do pray for these exact things, not only for myself, but also for everyone who reads my writings or listens to my teachings. So join me in this study of Ephesians 1:15-19 to discover what I pray for you! Before we get to that, however, we answer a question from a reader about what is going on in life and whether or not he will ever bear fruit again for the kingdom.
What is the Sealing of the Spirit? (Ephesians 1:13-14)
June 10, 2021 20:14 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBWhat is the sealing of the Holy Spirit? What does it do, how is it received, and how can you know that you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit? These are the questions we answer in this study of Ephesians 1:13-14. We also consider a question from a listener about Calvinism and the fear of changing theological beliefs.
Sealing of the Spirit vs. Filling with the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)
May 27, 2021 19:53 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MBWhat is the sealing of the Holy Spirit? What is the filling of the Holy Spirit? How are they different? These are the questions we will answer in this study of Ephesians 1:13. We will also look at a question from a listener about why I changed by beliefs about hell.
We have Salvation in Jesus … but what is salvation? (Ephesians 1:9-13)
May 20, 2021 20:10 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MBWhat is the mystery that was hidden for generations, but is now revealed in Jesus? And what is salvation? Is salvation when we get eternal life so we can go to heaven when we die? These questions will be answered in this study of Ephesians 1:9-13.
What is Redemption? (Ephesians 1:7-8)
May 14, 2021 20:23 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBChristians love to sing and talk about redemption and forgiveness, but strangely, few Christians really know what the Bible teaches about these two topics. We look at both terms in this study of Ephesians 1:7-8. Though we are redeemed by the blood of Jesus, this does not mean that the blood of Jesus was used to pay God for our sins. God does not need to be paid off. He is not the mafia who demands payment for protection. Instead, the redemption of Jesus shows us how to live free from sin, whi...
What is the Adoption as Sons in Ephesians 1:5-6?
May 06, 2021 20:22 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBDo you know what it means to be adopted? Of course you do. We all know people who have adopted children. Maybe you have adopted a child, or maybe you yourself are adopted. But did you know what the modern form of adoption has almost no similarities with adoption in biblical times? If we don't know how adoption worked in Bible times, we will misread and misunderstand Scripture. This study on Ephesians 1:5-6 explains how adoption worked 2000 years ago, so that we can better understand Ephesians...
What is Predestination? (Ephesians 1:5a)
April 30, 2021 20:21 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBHave you ever struggled with predestination? This study of Ephesians 1:5 will define predestination and will help you find great encouragement in the truth of predestination. We will also look at the current event topic of racism in a Bible College, and answer a question from a reader about the Parable of the Ten Talents.
Why are some people Elect (Ephesians 1:4)?
April 16, 2021 21:28 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBEphesians 1:4 provides us with the the who, what, and why of election. If you have ever been confused about election and why God chose certain people, this study of Ephesians 1:4 will clear up the confusion about election and provide you with some encouragement about what to do with the fact that you have been chosen by God.
You are in Heavenly Places RIGHT NOW (Ephesians 1:3)
April 08, 2021 18:29 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBDoes God forgive suicide? Spoiler alert: YES! And what is Paul referring to in Ephesians 1:3 when he writes about heavenly places? Is that heaven or something else? These are a few of the questions that get addressed in this episode of the Redeeming God Podcast.
The Two Greatest Blessings (Ephesians 1:2)
March 25, 2021 22:17 - 39 minutes - 73 MBIn this podcast episode about Ephesians 1:2, we discuss the gun violence and the shooting in Boulder, CO this week, answer a question from a reader about the warning passages of Hebrews, and take a detailed look at Ephesians 1:2, in which we discover two of the greatest blessings we have from God.
Who is a saint? YOU are! (Ephesians 1:1)
March 18, 2021 20:40 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBI am returning to verse-by-verse studies through books of the Bible. We begin in this podcast episode with Ephesians 1:1. The episode also contains a brief discussion of the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, and also a question from a reader about how to understand the violence of God in various biblical passages. Listen to the podcast for these two sections.
Will Licentiousness and Lewdness send you to hell? (Jude 4, Jude 7)
March 11, 2021 21:15 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBIn this podcast episode, I discuss how to avoid hypocritical thinking in politics, answer a listener question about Jude 4, and discuss what the eternal fire in Jude 7 refers to.
Harlots in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 21:31)
February 19, 2021 01:02 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MBAlong with an explanation of Matthew 21:31 and why tax collectors and prostitutes are closer to the kingdom of God than religious leaders, this podcast study also looks at the election fraud cases that will be considered by the Supreme Court, and answers a question from a reader about whether or not faith is mental assent.
The Rich Young Ruler and You (Matthew 19:16-24)
February 11, 2021 21:05 - 46 minutes - 86 MBMoney! Money! Money! It's the money episode! In this podcast study, I talk about cryptocurrency, a reader email about tithing, and the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19:16-24. We see that Jesus was NOT telling the young man that he had to give up all his money in order to go to heaven. The story is about something else entirely.
What did Peter do with the Keys of the Kingdom (Matthew 16:19)?
February 04, 2021 19:59 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBIn this Redeeming God Podcast episode, we discuss the Second Impeachment of President Trump, a question from a reader about the warning passage of Hebrews 6:1-8, and then look at Matthew 16:19 and what Peter did with the keys of the kingdom that he received from Jesus.
The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Does NOT Endorse Capitalism
January 28, 2021 20:18 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MBThis podcast considers the GameStop event, a reader question about pornography and masturbation, and the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 to show why this parable does NOT endorse capitalism.
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)
January 21, 2021 22:07 - 57 minutes - 106 MBIn this podcast episode, we look at what to expect from a Biden/Harris administration, how to know you have not committed the unforgivable sin, and a parable from Jesus that speaks to both issues (The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13:24-30).
The Parable of the Four Soils Explained (Matthew 13:1-23)
January 15, 2021 05:28 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBItems discussed in this podcast about Matthew 13:1-23 and the Parable of the Four Soils: -The Impeachment of President Trump 2.0, and his unlawful ban from social media -A letter from a reader about Calvinism -The Parable of the Four Soils in Matthew 13:1-23
God is Not Just
January 08, 2021 20:57 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBThis Redeeming God podcast episode contains My thoughts on the election protest, How to know you have eternal life and why God is not just.
Is the Gospel Defined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4?
July 30, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 47 MB1 Corinthians 15 does not contain the entire gospel. Nor is it a comprehensive list of what a person must believe to receive eternal life. To the contrary, how to receive eternal life is not even in view. Eternal life is assumed, and some elements of the gospel are proclaimed to help those who already have eternal life live in light of it.
What is the Gospel in Romans?
July 23, 2020 17:10 - 19 minutes - 37.5 MBThe gospel in Romans is the same gospel we have seen elsewhere in the New Testament. It is a message for both unbelievers and believers. Unbelievers should place faith in Jesus for justification and eternal life; believers should live a life of faith so that the power of God can deliver them from the power of sin in their lives.
What is the Gospel in the Four Gospels?
July 09, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 46 MBSo what is the gospel in the Gospels? The gospel in the Gospels primarily focuses on discipleship truths about how to follow Jesus so that His rule and reign expands in our lives and upon the earth.
Does Jesus FULLY reveal God to us? Or just one side of God? (Colossians 1:15; Colossians 2:9)
June 25, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 34.7 MBColossians 1:15 and Colossians 2:9 invite us to understand God (and ourselves) by looking at Jesus. Jesus is the core and central revelation of God. If you want to know what God is like, just look at Jesus.
What does Jesus Reveal to Us about God? (John 5:19)
June 19, 2020 19:50 - 20 minutes - 39.6 MBThe truth presented in John 5:19 is that Jesus perfectly reveals God to us. Jesus says that He only does what He sees the Father doing. In all of the earthly ministry of Jesus, Jesus did nothing that God was not already doing, and which God would not do. Jesus imitates God and only acts in the manner that God would act.
The theme of glory in the Lord’s Prayer of John 17
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 41 MBIn John 17, Jesus prays for Himself, for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him. One constant theme throughout His prayer is glory. What is this glory, why is Jesus praying for glory, and how do we receive this glory?
Will you go to hell if you don’t have good fruit? (John 15:1-8)
May 07, 2020 17:00 - 19 minutes - 38 MBIn John 15:1-8, Jesus talks about the importance of the branches abiding in the vine in order to produce fruit. If branches do not produce good fruit, they will be burned. Is Jesus saying that if Christians do not have good works they will be sent to hell? No! Not at all. Listen to the study to see what Jesus IS teaching and why this is important for properly understanding the gospel.
Will all True Christians produce good fruit? (Matthew 13:22-24)
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 29.9 MBIn Matthew 13:22-24, Jesus talk about he fourth soil in the Parable of the Four Soils, and says that only this fourth soil produces good fruit. Does this parable show us how to tell true Christians from false Christians, or how to know who truly has eternal life? No! Not at all. Listen to the study to see what Jesus IS teaching and why this is important for properly understanding the gospel.