Who Are The Elect In The Bible?

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Who Are The Elect In The Bible?

August 28, 2023 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens • Ephesians 1:4, Numbers 16, 1 Samuel

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In this episode, our hosts explore the topic of election in the Bible and its relationship to humility. They examine the story of Saul and how his lack of humility led to his downfall, highlighting the vital role that humility plays in biblical leadership. The hosts also address common misconceptions surrounding election and break down the Greek and Hebrew origins of the word "elect." They explore the relationship between election and calling, salvation, free will, grace, love, justice, and mission, emphasizing the complexity and richness of this important biblical concept. Throughout their discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of context and humility in our response to God's election and calling. The episode concludes with a summary of the key takeaways and a call to action for listeners to reflect on their own understanding of election and how it relates to their faith.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

2:13 - Defining Election

6:00 - The Story of Saul

10:45 - The Importance of Humility in Leadership

14:30 - Misconceptions About Election

18:00 - The Greek and Hebrew Origins of Election

22:30 - Election and Calling

26:00 - Election and Salvation

30:00 - The Role of Free Will in Election

34:00 - The Complexity of Election

38:00 - The Importance of Context

42:00 - The Relationship Between Election and Grace

46:00 - The Role of Humility in Our Response to Election

50:00 - The Relationship Between Election and Love

54:00 - The Relationship Between Election and Justice

58:00 - The Relationship Between Election and Mission

1:02:00 - Conclusion

Who Are The Nephilim? Biblical Giants, Fallen Angels and the End Times

March 7, 2024 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

Dive into the ancient biblical mystery of the Nephilim - the giant offspring of fallen angels and human women. This in-depth exploration unravels the startling accounts from Genesis, ancient texts like the Book of Enoch, and references throughout the Old and New Testaments. Discover who the Nephilim were, their supernatural origins, and chilling connection to demonic forces. Gain insight into their role in spreading wickedness that led to the Great Flood. Explore fascinating links between the Nephilim and epic biblical figures like Moses, Joshua, and David who confronted these giants. Most importantly, understand the prophetic implications - are the Nephilim destined to return in the end times? Get prepared by learning the spiritual battle strategies needed to stand firm against deception and supernatural evil. Support The Podcast: https://subsplash.com/u/divinecreativeministries/give 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Is this topic less taboo? 3:24 - What are the Nephilim? 6:53 - Why does this matter? 9:09 - Gen 1:1-4: Who are the sons of God? 13:57 - Did angels really produce offspring? 16:12 - Did God send the flood (and Joshua) just to destroy giants? 22:29 - Men of God are giant killers 27:46 - Satan and the demons’ plan to terrorize humanity 37:45 - Will the Antichrist be a Nephilim? 44:44 - Are there Nephilim today? 48:20 - Avoiding deception in Babylon 56:00 - The Armor of God: practical application

James Tour Explains The Power of the Resurrection

January 2, 2024 • James Tour, Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

In this video, Christian ministers Michael and Bailey analyze and discuss a talk by Dr. James Tour of Rice University about why he focuses on Jesus' resurrection when sharing his faith. They highlight Tour's perspective that belief in the resurrection is fundamental to salvation and that God has made the truth of it accessible. The ministers share stories of how Tour and others have seen many people come to faith just by focusing on the compelling evidence for Jesus' resurrection. They emphasize that while facts are important, the bigger factor is the Holy Spirit convincing people internally. Their prayer expresses a desire to trust the Spirit to prepare people's hearts to respond to the message of Christ.

Did God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart?

December 19, 2023 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

This video examines the biblical story of God hardening Pharaoh's heart and not allowing the Israelites to leave Egypt, questioning God's fairness and goodness. It analyzes the original Hebrew terms translated as "hardened" and notes they have nuances around being harsh, heavy, dull or strengthened. The hosts suggest God did not override Pharaoh's free will but allowed him to make stubborn choices while strengthening his resolve, using his disobedience over time to display miracles and glory, though God would have preferred obedience. This highlights God's patience in enduring those who oppose him to achieve greater purposes, magnifying his power and goodness.