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	Christianity For Today
	Christianity For Today offers a weekly inspirational study of books of the Bible. Pastor Art carefully analyzes particular passages with great insight into the interpreted meaning. An online archive is available for 24-hour listening to previous publications. Also available are several unpublished, or yet-to-be published messages for your listening pleasure. © © 2005-2008 Christianity For Today
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Principles for Living

Hebrews 13. This chapter gives us 10 suggestions for practical Christian living: Christian love, hospitality, sympathy, moral purity, contentment, support of Christian leadership, doctrinal stability, the spirit of praise, and spiritual equipping.

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Discipline in a New Perspective

Hebrews 12 . In our struggle against sin we need discipline. Because God love us as his children he gives us the discipline we need to remain faithful in our Christian walk.

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

How To Hold On!

Hebrews 10:19 - 12:3. Drawing near to God and to each other is important to keep alive spiritually. As in Chapter 6, a warning against apostasy is given. Perseverance in the Christian faith is strongly urged.

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Only One Sacrifice

Hebrews 9-10:22 . The forgiveness of sins requires a sacrifice to atone for evil. In the "old agreement", animal blood was used by the priests. But, that was only a symbol and a type. Such sacrifices had to be offered over and over again. The sacrifice of the body of Christ was real and happened once and for all. It saves us for all eternity.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

New Agreement

Hebrews 8 . The "old agreement" (the Law) didn't work. Nothing wrong with the Ten Commandments. But there is something very wrong with man. God made a change - a "new agreement" (the Gospel) that works for us. It is better. Far better. It gets into our hearts.

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Melchizedek - A Type of Christ

Hebrews 7. Three times the name of Melchizedek appears in Holy Scripture: In Genesis, Psalms and Hebrews. Who is this strange man without beginning or end? A Christophany?

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Spiritual Maturity

Hebrews 5:11-6:20 . Ever feel "slow to learn?" This locks us into spiritual infancy. We need to get moving, beyond the elementary teachings of the Christian faith and get into the deeper things of God. The danger of backsliding and even apostasy is ever present. A warning is issued.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Need a Friend?

Hebrews 4:14-5:10. Jesus is our "pontifex" - our great High Priest. He is the bridge between a holy God and sinful man. Jesus meets and exceeds all requirements for a priest.

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Spiritual Rest

Hebrews 4. The Christian life is a journey from spiritual chaos to spiritual rest. We begin by getting out of the chaos of sin. Then we find ourselves in the very early stages of Christian living with many struggles. It is God's purpose to lead us on into a settled and consistent Christian life-style. Hebrews 11 is all about a committed Christian life.

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Faithfulness

Hebrews 3. We can count on God. But can he count on us? Furthermore, can our fellow Christians count on us for the love and support they need? We need to be there for each other. Our times of need abound. How fantastic to know that a Christian brother or sister is there for us. See what God says about faithfulness to the community of faith.

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

Jesus is One of Us!

Hebrews 2:5-18. Jesus is fully God. He is also fully man. He is the God-Man. Because he is man, he understands our needs completely.

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

God's Last Word

Hebrews 1-2:4. Who or what is your authority? Science? Your own thoughts? Some religion? For the Christian, God's last word and final authority is Jesus Christ, the superior Son of God.

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Paul's Final Ministry

Acts 21-28. Arrest warrant for Paul is issued in Jerusalem. After his arrest, Paul is sent by Roman officials to Caesarea for his own protection. Here he is incarcerated for two years. During this period Paul witnesses to the Roman governors. After being sent to Rome, he lives under house arrest until arraignment before the Roman Caesar.

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Mission: Ephesus

Acts 19 & 20. Paul's third missionary journey launches throughout Ephesus. Great evangelistic results lead to a public uprising and near riot. The public opposes Paul and his message. Paul moves on to Greece. Paul meets again with the Ephesian elders at a location south of Ephesus, later sailing on to Jerusalem.

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Riding The Crest

Acts 16-18. The second missionary journey of Paul and Silas takes them to Turkey and Greece. Converts are made and new churches are started through out the region.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Wonder of Easter

Special Easter. Easter is the most important day of the church year. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is God's mighty validation of the person and work of Jesus on the cross. Luke 24 describes the exciting story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Conflict Resolution

Acts 15. Jewish law v. Christian grace. The council at Jerusalem debates the matter and is called upon to resolve the conflict. Learn the outcome of this landmark case.

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Throwing Open The Door

Acts 13 & 14. The first missionary journey of Barnabas and Paul takes them to Cyprus and Central Turkey.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

He Has Risen

Mark 16. Do people really believe in the literal, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead? You bet they do! Proof abounds that it happened and no reasonable mind can doubt it. More importantly, the resurrection was the validation of all Jesus claimed to be and all he did on the cross for our salvation.

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Crucifixion

Mark 15:16-47. Why did Jesus die on the cross? The actual crucifixion is described in four short words in Mark 15:24. Only four words describe the most significant moment in all of human history.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Your Verdict, Please!

Mark 14-15. Jesus went through two principal trials: religious and civil. What a mockery of justice. There is also a third trial that is still in progress.

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Gethsemane -A Place of Release

Mark 14:32-42. Take a deep look in on the most traumatic period in the life of Jesus. If the transfiguration was the highest experience, then Gethsemane was the deepest experience of His life. In the face of blow-torch like suffering, Jesus comes through it alright--amazingly. Discover the secret of release from stress.

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Extravagance

Mark 14. Can Christians ever splurge? Mary (Martha's sister) thought so. So did Jesus. Some were critical of what Mary did. Jesus told them to mind their own business! Oh, then there was Judas.

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

The End is Coming

Mark 13. The end times. Books and prophecies have exhausted speculation on the topic. Do you want to know what is going to happen in the future? Jesus gave only one lesson on prophecy. It had a short view and a long view.

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Questions People Ask

Mark 12. Jesus faces Q&A with the Jewish religious leadership. In this contentious environment. Jesus poses a question of his own. Learn what He revealed as the most important heart characteristic of all.

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Authentic Christianity

Mark 11. As Jesus entered the ancient city of Jerusalem there were cheers and jeers. Listen to what happens next as Jesus took very dramatic action in the Temple area. In righteous anger, He tore the place up. It it possible to do this and also care about the city and its people?

Sun, 6 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Wonder of Christmas

Special Christmas. The story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is told in countless homes around the world every year. Hear how the shepherds and the wise men make their appearance in worship of the new born Christ-child. Learn how you too may bow in adoration and worship of the Christ of God.

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Coming To God

Mark 10:13-31, 46-52. Do you want to come to God? Three different kinds of people approached Jesus: a child, a rich young man, and a blind man. Did they all make it? Most of them did, but not all.

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Christian Marriage

Mark 10:1-12. Jesus was questioned about divorce and remarriage. A subject 2000 years ago still on the minds of people today. Marriage is really for three people! The single life is also an attractive option for many.

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

God's Measure of Success

Mark 9:33-50 & 10:35-45. Ever been on an ego-trip? We all have. Our culture teaches us to compete and succeed. How did Jesus measure success in life? Does anyone ever have to be a failure? You'll be surprised. You can be a great person!

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Mountain Top Experiences

Mark 9:2-29. Have you heard of "The Transfiguration" of Jesus? Three of His disciples about freaked out during this experience. Wow!!! It only happened once. Everyone needs a mountain top experience sometime in their life.

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Take Up Your Cross

Mark 8:27-38. Want to know what a true and faithful follower of Jesus Christ is all about? This passage of scripture is the definitive and critically important statement regarding the way of the cross. A ‘don't-want-to miss’ discussion for true believers!

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

A Second Touch

Mark 8:1-30. Jesus points out the problem of defeated Christians, gives the reason, and then suggests a solution that works. Jesus makes a blind man see. Strange method perhaps, but there is a lesson for us in it all.

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

God's Unrestricted Love

Mark 7:24-37. Does God care about people of other races and cultures? What about the physically disabled? Is God's love restricted only to "my kind"? No way!

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Rules! Who Needs Them?

Mark 7:1-23. Often we face and must deal with long-held traditions and legalistic views of the so-called spiritual life. We're not talking about sin here, but rather the long-held notions of some people. Jesus had a different view.

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Remember The Loaves

Mark 6:35-52. Ever walk on water? Ever invite 5,000 over for dinner? What impossibilities do you face? Jesus suggests that miracles are possible--even today!

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Dealing With Rejection

Mark 6:1-6; 27-29. Rejection comes in various forms: ideological, personal, and physical. Jesus faced them all and felt persecution and suffering just as you may be feeling. There are ways to handle these struggles.

Sun, 7 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Faith Is The Answer to Fear

Mark 4:35-41; 5:21-43. We all face storms in our lives. They will not disappear. Jesus gives three living examples of how to get through our storms successfully through faith in him.

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Parable of the Heart

Mark 4:1-9, 13-20. Jesus teaches on four kinds of spiritual hearts in people: hard, shallow, overcrowded, and good. What are the characteristics of each type.

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Facing Opposition Successfully

Mark 3:22-30 & 5:1-20. How to face and overcome opposition. Whenever one does something significant, there will be opposition.

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Keeping the Focus

Mark 2:18-3:6. Jesus was criticized about fasting, his view of the Sabbath, and about healing. He didn't keep the traditional Jewish rules! His critics are answered.

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Why Jesus Went to People

Mark 2:1-17. Jesus explains why he cares about human needs, whether physical or spiritual.

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

Why People Came to Jesus

Mark 1:14-45. Jesus calls his 12 disciples; why did they respond? At Capernaum, demons are cast out and Jesus heals people.

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

Beginning of Mark

Mark 1:1-13. An account of how the story of Jesus begins: The prophet, Isaiah; John, the Baptist; the baptism and temptation of Jesus.

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

All Things New

Revelation 21-22. John wraps up his revelation with a description of the eternal heaven and the New Jerusalem. The River of Life is revealed. Jesus is coming again! Is the world ready this time?

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

The Supreme Court

Revelation 20. How will the earth be ruled for the next 1,000 years? What becomes of Satan? The judgment of the all world's dead takes place.

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Triumph of God

Revelation 17-19. The end nears. What is the meaning of the woman on the beast? How does the fall of Babylon occur? The Hallelujah Chorus sounds. The Rider on the white horse enters majestically with all recognizing Him as King of kings and Lord of lords!

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

A World in Ruins

Revelation 12-16. The great tribulation continues. The woman and the dragon enter the scene. The beast comes out of the sea, the beast comes out of the earth. The Lamb and the 144,000 play a key role along with three angels. The harvest of the earth begins. The later tribulation is discussed along with the meaning of the seven bowls.

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

Are You Listening World?

Revelation 6-11. As the great tribulation begins seven seals are revealed and seven trumpets sound. What is the meaning of these events and how do the 144,000 fit into the picture. The great multitude, the little scroll and the two witnesses are discussed.

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

Hymns to God

Revelation 4-5. Enter the throne room of Heaven. John describes the sights and sounds of heavenly beings who will give praise to the one and only Triune God, the Creator of the universe and the Redeemer of all mankind.

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST

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