The Redeeming God Podcast
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsLiberating You from Bad Ideas about God … Bible and theology teaching from Jeremy Myers and RedeemingGod.com
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Good Fruit, Bad Fruit, and the Unforgivable Sin (Matthew 12:33-37)
April 23, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 36.5 MBIn Matthew 12:33-37, in the context of warning the religious leaders about the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, Jesus talks about good fruit and bad fruit. Is Jesus telling people to look at the lives of other teachers to see if they have good works? No! Not at all. Listen to the study to see what Jesus IS teaching and why this is important for properly understanding the gospel.
Can we use good works to determine if a person is a Christian? (Matthew 7:15-19)
April 16, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 32.9 MBIn Matthew 7:15-19, Jesus tells His disciples how to tell good teachers from bad teachers. He tells them to look at the fruit. Is Jesus telling people to look at the lives of other teachers to see if they have good works? No! Not at all. Listen to the study to see what Jesus IS teaching and why this is important for properly understanding the gospel.
What is the good fruit of Matthew 3:8-10? Is it good works?
March 27, 2020 03:35 - 20 minutes - 39.3 MBIn Matthew 3:8-10, John the Baptist invites his audience to bear fruit worthy of repentance. Is he talking about good works? No, the context indicates that the good fruit does not refer to good works, but to good words that are in alignment with Scripture. This is important for properly understanding the gospel.
Naked Grace
March 12, 2020 19:44 - 55 minutes - 104 MBI interviewed Lucas Kitchen today about his book Naked Grace. In this book, he tells the story of how he discovered the truth about grace, and why it is so important for you and I to learn these truths as well. If you have questions about eternal life, the message of the gospel, what it means to follow Jesus as a disciple, or how grace helps us defeat sin in our lives, listen to this interview.
What does the Book of Acts teach about Forgiveness?
February 27, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 41.9 MBLots of people are very confused about the topic of Forgiveness in the Bible. This study looks at what the book of Acts teaches about forgiveness, and in this way, we see a glimpse of what the Bible teaches about forgiveness. This study is an excerpt from from my Gospel Dictionary online course.
What is the unforgivable sin in Matthew 12:31-32
February 20, 2020 22:02 - 25 minutes - 49.4 MBThere is great confusion among Christians about the unforgivable sin. Jesus talks about it in Matthew 12:31-32. This brief study summarizes what the unforgivable sin is, and how you can know you have not committed it. This study is an excerpt from my Gospel Dictionary online course.
What is the “Flesh” in Ephesians 2:1-3?
February 06, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBIn Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul writes about the flesh. What does he mean by this term? Is it just our physical body? Is it the sin nature? Is it the human tendency to engage in sensual pleasures? The answer is NO to all these questions. Listen to this study to find out what Paul means by the term FLESH.
What is the “Flesh” in Galatians 5:19-23?
January 30, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBIn Galatians 5:19-23, Paul writes about the flesh. What does he mean by this term? Is it just our physical body? Is it the sin nature? Is it the human tendency to engage in sensual pleasures? The answer is NO to all these questions. Listen to this study to find out what Paul means by the term FLESH.
What is the “Flesh” in 1 Corinthians 15:35-58?
January 23, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MBIn 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Paul writes about the flesh. What does he mean by this term? Is it just our physical body? Is it the sin nature? Is it the human tendency to engage in sensual pleasures? The answer is NO to all these questions. Listen to this study to find out what Paul means by the term FLESH.
What is the “Flesh” in 1 Corinthians 3:1-4?
January 16, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBin 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, the flesh is not described as sensual living, or any sort of “sin nature,” but is instead the religious mindset that causes people to condemn and accuse others in God’s name. It is a religious sense of superiority based on external behaviors such as ecstatic utterances and fervent conformity to religious laws.
What is the “Flesh” in Romans 6:19?
January 10, 2020 02:37 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBIn Romans 6-8, Paul writes about the flesh. What does he mean by this term? Is it just our physical body? Is it the sin nature? Is it the human tendency to engage in sensual pleasures? The answer is NO to all these questions. Listen to this study to find out what Paul means by the term FLESH.
Speaking with God in Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:18-20)
November 22, 2019 21:11 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis study of Ephesians 6:18-20 looks at the final piece of equipment for the Christian on the field of spiritual battle. We see what this piece of equipment was for the Roman Soldier, what it is for the Christian soldier, and how we can use it to send messages to God and receive messages from Him.
Taking Up the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17b)
November 15, 2019 22:04 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn Ephesians 6:17, Paul writes about the sword of the Spirit, and equates it with the Word of God. This study explains how to take up and use the Sword of the Spirit. We first consider how the sword worked for the Roman soldier, then what the sword is for the Christian, and finally, how we can take up and use the Sword of the Spirit in our daily lives as followers of Jesus.
Putting on the Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a)
November 08, 2019 21:18 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDespite what many think, the helmet of salvation in Ephesians 6:17 is NOT when we know we have eternal life. The word salvation means something different. In this lesson Ephesians 6:17, we see how the helmet worked for the Roman soldier, how it works for us a Christians, and how to put on the helmet of salvation.
Taking Up the Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16)
October 24, 2019 22:28 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis study looks at the shield of faith in Ephesians 6:16, which is another part of the armor of God. We first consider how the shield worked for the Roman soldier, then how the shield works for the Christian, and finally, how we can take up and use the shield of faith in our daily lives.
Putting on the Sandals of the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15)
October 17, 2019 21:40 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn Ephesians 6:15, Paul writes about having our feed shod with the readiness of the gospel of peace. In this study, we learn what the sandals were for the Roman soldier, what the sandals are for Christians, and then how we can wear the sandals as we follow Jesus into the world.
Putting on the Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b)
October 11, 2019 22:23 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThe Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b) is the second piece of the armor of God. This study explains how we can wear the armor of God in spiritual warfare. We look at how the breastplate worked for Roman soldiers, what it is for the Christian, and how we can put on the breastplate of righteousness and wear it as we follow Jesus into battle.
Putting on the Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a)
October 04, 2019 00:52 - 50 minutes - 94.1 MBWhen Paul turns to write in Ephesians 6:14 about the spiritual armor we are to wear, he begins with the belt of truth. With the very first piece of armor, he tells us that God has given us something to help us break through all the dark lies of Satan, and his deceptive twisting of the truth.
Who is Our Enemy in Spiritual Warfare? (Ephesians 6:12)
September 27, 2019 21:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBAccording to Ephesians 6:12, we are not to struggle against humans, but against spiritual enemies. This study on Ephesians 6:12 explains what it means to wrestle against these spiritual enemies, and also what Paul means by the four titles of spiritual enemies that he mentions.
The Battle Plan (Ephesians 6:11,13)
September 21, 2019 01:08 - 54 minutes - 101 MBWhen it comes to Spiritual Warfare, we need a plan of attack. Ephesians 6:11, 13, provide the Battle Plan. By seeing the three elements of this plan, we can stand strong against the wiles of the devil.
The Battle Cry (Ephesians 6:10)
September 12, 2019 21:07 - 42 minutes - 80.5 MBEphesians 6:10 is the opening statement to the instructions of Paul about how to put on the armor of God for spiritual warfare. It contains important introductory information about this battle we find ourselves in.
Think you know what humility is? Think again. (An Interview with Dan Kent, author of Confident Humility)
July 11, 2019 17:42 - 42 minutes - 80.6 MBDan Kent has written a fantastic book about humility. You might think the topic sounds boring (so did he!), but he has discovered something about humility which makes a lot of sense and helps us better understand what humility is, and how to live humbly in this life.
Do the warning passages of Hebrews 6:7-8 and Hebrews 10:27 refer to Christians going to hell?
June 20, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 88.9 MBThere are five warning passages in Hebrews. Two of them, Hebrews 6:7-8 and Hebrews 10:27, are often used to teach that Christians can go to hell if they turn away from Jesus or stop believing the truth. But is that what the author of Hebrews is saying? No. A careful study of the context reveals what the author IS teaching.
Does 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 teach about hell?
June 13, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 73.8 MBBy carefully studying the context of 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, we learn that the references to fire, vengeance, and everlasting destruction in this passage are NOT warnings about people suffering forever in the burning flames of hell. There is a dire warning here, but it is not about everlasting punishment in hell.
Is the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) a warning about hell?
June 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe story of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 is probably the premier passage in the Bible that convinces people about the reality of hell as a place of eternal suffering and torment. But is this really what Jesus is teaching in this text?
Does Mark 9:42-50 teach about hell when it refers to worms and fire?
May 30, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 60 MBMany believe and teach that the imagery of unquenchable fire and corrupting worm in Mark 9:42-50 refers to the suffering and torment of unbelievers in everlasting hell. But is this what Jesus meant? No. This article looks at the context and the verse that Jesus quotes, Isaiah 66:24, to see what Jesus really meant.
Is the everlasting fire of Matthew 25:41 a warning about hell?
May 23, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 93.9 MBSome think that the everlasting fire of Matthew 25:41 refers to eternal torture in the pit of hell. But this is not what Jesus meant. When the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24-25 is studied in order and in context, we see that Jesus is teaching something much more serious and practical for how to live our lives TODAY.
Is the everlasting fire of Matthew 18:8-9 a reference to everlasting torment in hell?
May 16, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 32.7 MBWhen Jesus speaks of a fiery hell in Matthew 18:8-9, is He warning people about being tortured forever in flames of fire? No. The context makes it clear what He is referring to.
Is the furnace of fire in Matthew 13:40-42 a reference to hell?
May 09, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 96.4 MBDoes the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13:24-40 teach that some people will go away to everlasting torment in a furnace of flames where they will scream and suffer and wail and gnash their teeth for all eternity? No.
Does the unquenchable fire of Matthew 3:10-12 refer to hell?
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBSome think that the unquenchable fire of Matthew 3:10-12 refers to hell. But the context shows that this is not what John the Baptist had in mind at all. The context clearly shows he is referring to the destruction of Jerusalem, which occurred in 70 AD.
Does Isaiah 33:10-16 teach about hell?
April 25, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBIsaiah 33:10-16 is a text which helps us understand all the fire imagery in the Bible. It shows what the fire does, where the fire comes from, what goes into the fire, and what happens to the things that are burned by the fire. In the end, we learn that this passage is not about hell.
What is hell? (James 3:6 and James 5:3 provide the answer)
April 17, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBJames 3:6 and James 5:3 help us see that hell is not a place of everlasting torture for the unbelieving dead, but is instead a kingdom of destruction here on earth now. It sets our lives on fire now. As such, the kingdom of hell is set in direct opposition to the kingdom of heaven as founded by Jesus Christ. As followers of Jesus, we must live and operate according to His kingdom, rather than the kingdom of hell.
What is the Lake of Fire in the Bible? Is it hell?
April 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe image of the Lake of Fire in the book of Revelation has caused much consternation about the living conditions for the unredeemed dead. The thought of swimming around forever in a molten lake of lava is extremely distressing. So what is the Lake of Fire? Is it hell? This article shows what (and where) the Lake of Fire actually is.
What is Hades in the Bible? Is it hell?
April 04, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MBIs hell a good translation of the Greek word hades? No. It is not. While the most basic meaning for hades is similar to sheol, the grave, further development in the New Testament era reveals that hades can primarily be understood as the power of despair, decay, and destruction that enslaves human beings in this life.
Do the words Abyss or Tartarus refer to hell?
March 28, 2019 22:40 - 31 minutes - 59 MBThis study considers the words 'abyss' and 'tartarus' to see if they teach us about hell. The answer is that they do not. Neither word tells us about the dwelling place of the unregenerate dead for all eternity. Unbelievers will not spend eternity suffering in the abyss or in tartarus.
What is the Outer Darkness in the Bible? Is it hell?
March 20, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBThe outer darkness in Matthew is NOT a reference to hell, but is instead a way of describing the profound shame and regret that some Christians will experience when Jesus returns physically to this earth. Rather than celebrate in the Wedding Feast of the Lamb, some Christians will be in the darkness outside the party. This article explains more.
What is Gehenna? Is it hell?
March 12, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 42.3 MBThis study is pulled from my book, What is Hell? This study shows that Gehenna was an actual place that existed in the days of Jesus (and still exists today), and so when we understand what Gehenna was, we better understand what Jesus was teaching when He warned people about going to Gehenna.
What is Sheol? Is it hell?
March 07, 2019 00:35 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBThe word sheol occurs sixty-six times in the Hebrew Scriptures, and a few of these are occasionally translated as “hell” depending on which Bible translation you are reading. Yet “hell” is not a good translation of any of the occurrences of sheol in the Bible.
I interviewed Frank Viola about his book, ReGrace, and he accused me of heresy. ??? (He was joking. I think.)
March 05, 2019 17:04 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBFrank Viola has a new book out titled ReGrace. I interviewed him about it, and in it, he said that some of my views are CRAZY. But I think some of his views are crazy too. And this is completely fine. We ALL have some crazy views, just like every other Christian in history. So rather than condemn each other for them, we can learn how to love and live together instead.
How can Christians find Fellowship? A discussion with Richard Jacobson (Hebrews 10:25)
February 20, 2019 20:50 - 50 minutes - 92 MBMillions of Christians have questions about church and how to find true Christian fellowship. In this podcast interview, Richard Jacobson and Jeremy Myers discuss how to be the church and why Hebrews 10:25 does not teach that all Christians must attend a church service on Sunday morning. Church fellowship is critical, but there are a variety of ways God leads us to find this fellowship.
Do you ever feel like an outcast? Listen to this discussion about Mark 1:40-45 with Eric Nevins
February 19, 2019 20:46 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MBI sat down with Eric Nevins today to discuss Mark 1:40-45, a passage where Jesus interacts with a leper. If you have ever felt like an outcast, or that people reject and despise you, you will really enjoy this discussion of the interaction between Jesus and the leper in Mark 1:40-45.
You can have a Relationship without Fellowship, but it’s not what God wants (1 John 1:6-7)
February 14, 2019 01:24 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBDid you know it is possible to have a relationship with someone, but not have any fellowship? God wants us to have BOTH a relationship AND fellowship with Him and with other Christians. Passages like 1 John 1:6-7 show us how.
Even the Demons Believe (James 2:19)
February 06, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBWhenever I teach that eternal life is received by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone, someone always quotes James 2:19 at me, that demons also believe. But if we study James 2:19 in context, we see that James is not refuting the gospel truth of faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. This study shows what James truly meant in James 2:14-26.
“Faithfulness” is not a good translation of pistis (Titus 2:10)
January 30, 2019 22:31 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBThere are Christian books and teachings out there which say that the Greek word pistis is best translated as faithfulness or allegiance. But is eternal life gained by allegiance to Jesus? No. This is a gospel of good works, which is no gospel at all. Indeed, I believe that there is not a single use of the Greek word pistis in the New Testament which is properly translated as faithfulness.
Bob Dutko Interviews J. D. Myers about Faith
January 29, 2019 22:02 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Bob Dutko Show (noon – 4pm, Mon-Fri) is Detroit’s number one talk Christian radio show. He is heard on radio stations across the country, making him one of the most listened to Christian talk show hosts in the United States. Today he interviewed me about my book, What is Faith?
What is childlike faith? (Matthew 18:3; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:17)
January 23, 2019 23:31 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBSome Christians say that they don’t need reasons or explanations for what they believe, because they have faith like a child or childlike faith. When they say this, they mean that they don’t ask questions about their beliefs, nor do they wonder if what they believe is true. Childlike faith is often described as a faith that does not doubt, question, or seek explanations; it just believes. But this is not childlike faith. So what is childlike faith?
Faith is NOT a Gift from God (Ephesians 2:8)
January 16, 2019 22:53 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBFaith is not a gift from God. Every person is able to believe in Jesus for eternal life just as they are able to believe any other fact or piece of knowledge that is presented to them. Not even Ephesians 2:8 teaches that faith is a gift from God.
What is Great Faith and Little Faith? (Matthew 8:10; 15:28; Luke 7:9)
December 20, 2018 01:28 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBMany people get confused when Jesus talks about great faith and little faith in the gospels. This article shows the difference between great faith and little faith, and uses the faith of the Centurion in Matthew 8:10 as an example of great faith.
Faith is Like an Excel Spreadsheet
December 13, 2018 00:37 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBIn an attempt to get people to not be afraid of questions and doubts, some suggest that faith includes doubt. I disagree. But how then do we keep our faith from collapsing like a house of cards? We do this by using a better illustration for faith, namely, an Excel Spreadsheet. This post explains the illustration and uses John 11 as an example of the Excel Spreadsheet of faith at work in the mind of Martha.
Is faith like getting in a wheelbarrow to be pushed across Niagara Falls?
December 05, 2018 23:27 - 36 minutes - 66.8 MBHave you ever heard the wheelbarrow tightrope walk over Niagara Falls as an illustration for faith? It is a terrible illustration, because it does not accurately portray what faith really is or how faith works. This post considers the illustration and defines faith from Scripture.