Dividing the Word

Marriage and Singleness: What Jesus and Paul Really Teach

This episode examines Jesus' and Paul’s teachings on marriage and singleness, focusing on Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7. It explains how marriage is a covenant created by God and how singleness can be a voluntary, kingdom-focused gift.

Both paths are presented as valid callings with distinct benefits, and the episode urges listeners to be faithful to their God-given calling while keeping devotion to Christ at the center of life.

Born of Water and Spirit — What Jesus Meant

This episode explores John 3 and asks what Jesus meant by being "born of water and of the Spirit." Drawing on Old Testament background and New Testament parallels, the host explains that "water" represents cleansing from sin and "Spirit" represents internal regeneration, together describing one simultaneous act of God's saving work received by faith.

The message emphasizes that entrance to God's kingdom is by grace through faith, not by law, ritual, or moral effort, and explains how the new birth brings forgiveness, new life, and ongoing sanctification.

Abide and Bear Fruit: Finding Joy in the Christian Walk

A short Bible study exploring John 15:1–6, Galatians 6:7–10, and Hebrews 6:4–12, showing how believers must abide in Christ, sow to the Spirit, and respond to God’s loving discipline to bear spiritual fruit and find true joy.

Watchful Steward: Faithful or Unfaithful? (Luke 12 Unpacked)

Study Ministry Podcast examines Luke 12:35–48, focusing on the faithful (pistos) and unfaithful (apistos) steward and the meaning of Jesus' warning.

The host argues the unfaithful steward is likely a true believer facing divine discipline and loss of reward rather than eternal condemnation, and calls listeners to repentance, watchfulness, and faithful service.

Revelation 21:8 — Who Are the Cowardly? Fear, Faith, and Eternity

This episode studies Revelation 21:1–8, focusing on the phrase "the cowardly" in verse 8. It explains the original Greek meaning, distinguishes natural fear from spiritual cowardice (fear that leads to rejecting Christ), and explores biblical examples and consequences of living in fear rather than faith.

The host offers encouragement, calls listeners to repentance and courage in Christ, and closes with prayer—assuring that faith over fear brings forgiveness, renewal, and the promise of the new heaven and earth.

Marks of a Godly Man: Strength, Courage, and Obedience

This episode explores what it means to be a godly Christian man, focusing on surrender to Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of courage, self-control, responsibility, and humility.

Practical guidance is offered on growing through obedience, prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and sacrificial love for family, with encouragement to keep returning to Jesus rather than seeking perfection.

Once for All: The Finished Work of Christ and Freedom from Guilt

This episode explores Hebrews 10:10–14 and James 5:19–20 to explain how Christs one sacrifice secures our justification and frees believers from ongoing guilt and fear.

It contrasts the repeated animal sacrifices of the Old Testament with Jesus final, perfect offering, clarifies that sin can have real earthly consequences without undoing salvation, and encourages restoration and faith-driven living.

Good Tree, Bad Fruit: How to Spot Spiritual Truth

This episode explores Jesus’s teaching that we know trees by their fruit, contrasting the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit using Matthew 7:16, 1 Corinthians 6, Galatians 5:22–23, and John 3:18.

The host explains the danger of sin using the example of the toxic "death apple" tree, addresses the difference between dead and living spiritual fruit, and emphasizes sanctification, judgment, and the call to repent and follow Christ.

The episode closes with prayer and encouragement for believers struggling with sin and an appeal for the lost to accept Jesus before judgment.

When Jesus Flipped the Tables: Righteous Anger in a Broken World

This episode examines John 2:13–25 where Jesus clears the temple, exploring the difference between righteous anger and sinful reaction.

The host applies the story to modern life, warns about irreversible consequences of uncontrolled anger, and encourages mature, restrained responses while channeling anger positively.

The episode includes prayers for those grieving recent violence and a call for spiritual reflection and guidance.

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Hit by Grace: My Sudden Salvation on May 8, 1999

The host shares a personal testimony of growing up in a Christian home, wrestling with questions about faith, and a powerful conversion experience on May 8, 1999 when the Holy Spirit drew them to Christ.

They reflect on the ongoing struggles and assurances of salvation, offer prayers for those grieving, and invite listeners to accept Jesus for forgiveness and new life.