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1. Misunderstood Verses of the Bible | Light of the World (Season 5)
There are many verses of the Bible that have been misunderstood. Sometimes, even though we might try to be true to the text, we also will misunderstand verses. As we grow deeper in our knowledge of scripture, it is only natural to learn that our knowledge is not always perfect. But there are some verses that are more widely misunderstood than others. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look at some of the most misunderstood verses of the Bible and what they teach us.
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2. The New Testament and Baptism | Light of the World (Season 5)
One of the most interesting words found in the English Bible is the word, baptism. This word is not a direct translation but rather a transliteration from the Greek. Yet it is a central topic discussed in the New Testament. What does this word mean and how does it affect the discussions on salvation? Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as the discuss these questions about the topic of baptism.
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3. What the NT Teaches About the Devil | Light of the World (Season 5)
Whether in a friendly game or a battle against your enemy, the better you know your opponent the better your chance of victory. Since the beginning there has been a battle between good and evil, between Satan and God. The Bible tells us that Satan is our adversary. But how are we to oppose him? Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they open the Bible to see what it has to say about Satan and where he came from, who he is and what will happen to him in the end.
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4. Blessed Assurance | Light of the World (Season 5)
We live in a world of uncertainty. People are afraid to trust the information they receive from the internet, the government, the news etc.… Some even claim that truth is subjective so it is impossible to know what is true. But is this true? Is it really impossible to know truth? Are we able to have assurance about anything in this life? Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they look at the epistle of 1 John and the blessed assurance that we have from God.
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5. How Did the Early Church Worship? | Light of the World (Season 5)
Worship is a very meaningful and significant experience, and maybe you think about the context and people with whom you have worshipped. This brings up the consideration about how the early Church worshipped. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they consider this question both from history and the Bible.
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6. Misunderstood Verses of the New Testament | Light of the World (Season 5)
Reading is one of the first skills we are taught in school. But what good is the ability to read if we do not comprehend what we have read? Jesus often asked His disciples if they understood the scriptures. He spent much of His time teaching them what the scriptures meant. Today, it is also important that we understand what the Bible says. Some verses though, can be hard to understand. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look at some of the most often misunderstood verses of the New Testament and what they mean.
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7. What the New Testament Teaches About Hell | Light of the World (Season 5)
Everybody gets to choose where they spend eternity. We can either choose to spend it with God in Heaven or without God in Hell. There is a lot of misinformation about Hell and what it is like, so how do we make an informed decision? Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look at the scriptures to see what they can learn about Hell.
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8. Lessons from a Man After God's Own Heart | Light of the World (Season 5)
In the Old Testament we read about a man named David, a man after God’s own heart. We often hold David up as an example. He was a man who was not perfect but lived a righteous life. Despite his imperfections, God used David to as a part of His plan to bring salvation to the world. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as the look at the Bible to see what we can learn from a man after God’s own heart.
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9. How to Become a Christian According to the Bible | Light of the World (Season 5)
To be "born again" is the same as to become a Christian, but how does the Bible describe this process? Jesus told Nicodemus (John 3) that unless he was born again, he could enter the Kingdom of God. The New Testament provides numerous passages to explain how one enters the Kingdom and becomes a Christian. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they discuss the central question.
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10. What Jesus Taught About Prayer | Light of the World (Season 5)
There are disciplines in the Christian's life that must be present for proper growth. One of these life disciplines is prayer, where we open our hearts and minds to God. Prayer allows us to be able to express our thanks and desires to our heavenly Father. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they look in the Bible to what Jesus taught about prayer.
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11. What the New Testament Teaches About Heaven | Light of the World (Season 5)
When people think of heaven, they often imagine it as a place in the clouds with pearly gates filled with the friends and family they have lost. But is that what heaven really is? What does the Bible tell us about what heaven is like? Will everyone get to be there? Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they study the scriptures to see what the New Testament has to say about heaven.
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13. The New Testament Plea for Unity | Light of the World (Season 5)
There are many divisions among Christians today. But is this what Christ wants for His followers or does He want unity? Is unity in Christ desirable for His followers? Is it even possible? And if it is, what has to take place for unity to be achieved? Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they discuss unity in Christ and what that means for Christians.
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14. Can We Fall from Grace? | Light of the World (Season 5)
The concept of grace in scripture is rich and deep. People hear about God’s grace and are encouraged to know that is freely bestowed on those who come to Him. But sometimes there is a question that arises, if grace is so great and freely given is it possible for a child of God to live in an unrighteous manner and fall from grace? Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they study the scriptures to find the answer.
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15. Practical Christianity from James | Light of the World (Season 5)
The New Testament is full of practical teaching, but there is one book among the others that stands out as a book of practical Christianity, the book of James. With 52 commands in 108 verses, the book of James covers practical topics ranging from enduring during trials to withstanding temptations. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they bring us practical lessons in Christianity from the book of James.
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16. Favorite Verses from the Old Testament | Light of the World (Season 5)
The Old Testament teaches us about the characteristics of God, His wisdom, His goodness, His mercy and His graciousness toward us. And while we should love the Bible in its entirety, we can’t help but have some passages that are close to our hearts and help our faith and conviction and love for God. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they share some favorite verses from the Old Testament and the lessons we can learn from them.
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17. Hard Sayings of Jesus | Light of the World (Season 5)
We often refer to Jesus as the Master Teacher. He taught with authority. He taught in a way that uplifted people. But He also taught in a way that was challenging. He called people to follow Him and to meet a higher standard. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look at the hard teachings of Jesus and what we can learn from them.
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18. Reeling in the Rejects | Light of the World (Season 5)
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. When we think about all that Jesus did during His time on earth, it can be easy to overlook His compassion to others. During His ministry, He often sought out those who were rejected by others. He found value in those who were overlooked by others. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they study the compassion of Christ and what it means to reach out to those who have been rejected.
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19. Powerful Proverbs | Light of the World (Season 5)
The book of Proverbs is filled with practical, how-to wisdom. The author, Solomon, was the wisest man in Israel and his wisdom was given to him directly from God. Solomon wrote much of the book of Proverbs to us so that we could have wisdom directly from God in order to live our lives well. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look the book of Proverbs and learn how to live wisely.
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20. On Judgement Day | Light of the World (Season 5)
The Bible gives us a complete and exhaustive picture of what judgement will be like at the end of time. The judgement day as described in the Bible, though misunderstood by some, is clearly taught. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they look at the New Testament and what it has to say about the Judgement Day.
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21. What the Bible Teaches About Grace | Light of the World (Season 5)
Grace is one of the central themes of the Bible. We see examples of God’s grace spread throughout the pages of scripture, both in the Old and New Testaments. But nowhere can we see better examples of grace than in the life of Christ. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they look at God’s grace and what it means for us today.
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22. The Christian's Relationship to the Old Testament | Light of the World (Season 5)
St Augustine once said, “The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.” While many discount the Old Testament as the “old” testament, God in His infinite wisdom gave us the Old Testament as part of His word. Both the Old and New Testament work together to give us a complete picture of God and His plan of salvation. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they discuss the Old Testament and its value to a Christian today.
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23. Misunderstandings About the Church | Light of the World (Season 5)
One of the reasons Jesus came to Earth was to establish His heavenly kingdom, the Church. Today, there are many different and conflicting beliefs about the Church. But what does the Bible have to say about the Church? Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they discuss misunderstandings about the Church and what the Bible has to say about it.
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24. What John Says About Jesus | Light of the World (Season 5)
The Apostle John provided us with a reason for his gospel account when he wrote, “these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ…”. Our friends can provide others with insight into our lives and our personalities. John was not only an apostle of Christ, he was the disciple who Jesus loved, and his gospel account provides valuable insight into the life of Christ. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they discuss the gospel account of John and what it says about our savior, Jesus the Christ.
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25. Favorite Verses from the New Testament | Light of the World (Season 5)
The New Testament teaches us about God and how He redeemed us and gave us the Church. And while we should love the Bible in its entirety, we can’t help but have some passages that are close to our hearts and help our faith and conviction and love for God. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they share some favorite verses from the Old Testament and the lessons we can learn from them.
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26. I've Fallen and I Can Get Up | Light of the World (Season 5)
In 1989, Lifeline aired the commercial with the phrase “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” And while this phrase may have become iconic in pop culture, the Bible tells us that spiritually it is not true. There are many who fall and will not get up, but the message of scripture tells us that when we fall we can get back up. Join Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp as they look into God’s work at the examples it gives us of those who have fallen and gotten right back up.
17. Hard Sayings of Jesus | Light of the World (Season 5)
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We often refer to Jesus as the Master Teacher. He taught with authority. He taught in a way that uplifted people. But He also taught in a way that was challenging. He called people to follow Him and to meet a higher standard. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they look at the hard teachings of Jesus and what we can learn from them.
