I decided to record an episode discussing the work of the Holy Spirit and the role of baptism in regeneration. I argue that the Holy Spirit is the facilitator of rebirth by working through the preaching of the word, and that baptism is the occa

You're Just Not Good Enough

May 2nd, 2018 27m 42s

The topic of this episode is based on Romans 3:9–18. I discuss the doctrine of total depravity and the idea of being "good." I use Cornelius as an example of someone who was good, but not good enough for salvation. You can find a commentary and

Baptism of No Avail

Mar 13th, 2018 30m 32s

In this episode, which is based on Romans 2:25–29, I discuss the meaning of being circumcised in the heart. This topic is a continuation of the commentary on Romans 2:17–29 and the essay titled "Dishonoring God's Name" found on my blog at sydsn

Longsuffering is Salvation

Feb 15th, 2018 37m 3s

In this episode, I explore what the Scriptures teach concerning God's longsuffering leading humankind to repentance. This attribute of God is mentioned by Paul in Romans 2:4 and discussed in detail by Peter in both of his epistles. I show how m

Idolatry: When God Gives Us Up

Feb 7th, 2018 37m 22s

In this episode, I discuss the idea of God giving sinners up to their sin and how that relates to idolatry. Does God purposefully cause us to sin? Do we have a role to play in God giving us up to sin? Does God give up on us when we constantly s

An Invitation to Be Holy

Jan 23rd, 2018 40m 5s

In this episode, I explore what the Scriptures say about God's calling his people to be holy. I start with Romans 1:1,7 as the main text, but this topic leads me from the epistles to the Gospels, and even to Leviticus! I hope you enjoy it!