Beacon Church's Podcast

How is it that many rational, smart people trust the Bible? Exploring the Bible with the acronym MAPS may help to discern this...ManuscriptsArcheologyProphecyStatistics...lean in and dig deeper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there really a conflict between faith and science? NOPEThe conflict isn't between faith and science...lean in as this tackles the real conflicts:1) Reasonable Faith vs. Unreasonable Faith2) Materialism vs. Metaphysical3) Evolution vs. Creation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Launch of Our New Series: OTHER HARD QUESTIONS opens up by addressing the following:1. Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?2. Isn’t this an exclusive claim?  3. Isn’t this claim arrogant and offensive? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's a gap between us and God, which often diminishes our hope. Ruth 3 Tells us of a hope that comes through a redeemer. This Guardian-Redeemer provides the only HOPE for that gap created by SIN. Jesus provides the HOPE we need...He is the Promised King, our Redeemer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we spend a great deal of our time, energy and resources in raising our children? Children are our packages of HOPE for the future. So what kind of children are we raising for the next generation? Ruth 4 helps us unpack this... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lean in to learn how Karma is cyclical while Hesed breaks the cycle as visible in the book of Ruth. Karma is the world's law while Hesed is God's Law. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dig into Ruth 1 as we explore the age-old question:  Why do we suffer? Here are some responses:1) Our own sinful, stupid choices2) Other's sinful, stupid choices3) God is testing us4) God has a planTruth is that the "pleasant life" can actually kill us. We need challenges and struggles. In our "shattered dreams" God writes a greater story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Culture works behind the scenes at the subconscious level but God wants to meddle in our culture so as to give us a hope that transcends all things.Create a Kingdom Culture with a field of Boaz (Ruth 1:22):A place that matters,Where others are safeCreating a truly meaningful/sustainable living See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are 4 verbs that bring HOPE to Ruth in the Book of Ruth.  1. RETURN to God (Chapter 1)2. GO (Chapter 2)3. DO (Chapter 3)4. REDEEM (Chapter 4) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The book of Ruth starts with misery and ends with hope... It is easy to be overwhelmed with our circumstances. God cares about you and me and uses His power to work in unseen ways.Our small part in this world matters. God can super-charge our acts and gives us real hope.Our circumstances matter to God. We’re not promised a heartbreak-free life. Hold fast to God no matter what. He is working towards your greatest good. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isolation can be devastating...in Luke 14:12 Jesus calls us to deliberately seek to invite the marginalized and toxic individuals into our lives. Befriending them may be the key to loosening the stronghold of isolation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As His Holy Temple, God calls us to hold each other accountable.  2 Corinthians 7 speaks into Christian Confrontation Requirements:1) A Loving Relationship2) Reluctance3) Hope for Repentance4) Public Advocacy5) Celebration See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1 John 5 tells us that God is light and in Him there is no darkness.  When we walk in the light, who we are will be revealed and we’ll have true fellowship with each other.Our relationship with one another is a diagnostic of our relationship with God.All sham is ended in the presence of Christ.Let's remove the masks and end sham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Humanity can stink it up!There are two types of rebellion:1) Sinful attitude towards God2) Sinful actions towards othersHebrews 3 & 4 guides us to combat sin inclination by seeking encouragement through accountability.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friendship without sacrifice is dead!How do we craft a spiritual family that will meet our needs and serve others well?Draw battle lines between humility and selfishnessHow do we practice Humility?1. Give of our time...Jesus didn’t have to sacrifice anything for me. He chose the path of humility.  2. Sacrifice our moneyFriendship without deeds is DEAD! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ephesians 2:12 tells us that Jesus destroys the sin that estranged us.- We are brought back by the blood of Jesus. He exchanged our estrangement for His- “In Christ Jesus” - as we enter into relationship, we enter His realm...we are together and relate under His authority to create a new humanity. Destroying sins that divides us...He is knitting us together into a family. We get to approach Him as “Father”. God is the one father and we Jesus's brothers/sisters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Chris introduces the awkward and essential challenges of Christian Community. Psalm 133 speaks about how when we live together in unity, we experience the Lord's blessing, Life Forevermore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Types of Doubt* Rebellious Doubt* Doubt of Disappointment * Doubt from Distance* Fear of Commitment Doubt* Intellectual Doubt* Fake Intellectual Doubt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colossians call us to SEEK the things above and SET our hearts and minds on things above and not on earthly things.Our thoughts are not to be set reactively by what is happening around us, they are to be set proactively to the things above. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.