WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Who is Aaron Reitz?

Would Aaron Reitz make a good Texas Attorney General?

Graduated from A&M; Served in the US Marines; law degree from UT…

PLUS: How many Americans hold to a Biblical Worldview?

Is now the time for the Church to buckle down in discipling the next generation?

Segment Five: Biblical-Literacy with Mark Lanier:
     Peace With and In God IS Possible!

Pulpit sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church  - Part Five: Pastor Jarrett Stephens-
  MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways

Today’s closing prayer:
Ever-Present Father,
  We exalt you and praise your name, the Creator of the Universe.
  We boldly declare our trust in you, the only living God. Open our eyes…

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

WHO IS ARRON REITZ?

Discussed by Aaron Reitz
with Aaron Reitz (www.reitzfortexas.com/)

Attorney Aaron Reitz is the former head of the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy. Aaron is currently running to become the Texas Attorney General. Today, Aaron discusses his life in college and the marines, his dedication to justice, and why he is running for Texas Attorney General.

Click here to learn more about Aaron Reitz’s campaign.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

While attending Texas A & M, Aaron Reitz was in the Corps of Cadets. What was that experience like?

What rank did Aaron Reitz rise to in the US Marines? Does he still serve in the Marines?

What was Aaron Reitz’s role in the Texas Attorney General’s office?

Did the US. Senate confirm Aaron Reitz’s appointment with the US Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy?

Ken Paxton recently announced his endorsement of Aaron Reitz. Why are endorsements in a political campaign critical?

Will President Trump’s endorsement be critical in this race?

Click here to see how you can help Aaron Reitz campaign for Texas Attorney General.

HOW MANY AMERICANS HOLD A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW?

Discussed by Dr. Adam Rasmussen
with Cultural Research Center (www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/)

The number of Americans who possess a Biblical Worldview has dropped dramatically over the past few decades.

Today, Dr. Adam Rasmussen discusses the latest report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

Click here for more information and other survey results from the Cultural Research Center.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is an “Integrated Disciple”?

What is the difference in having a Christian Worldview vs a Biblical Worldview?

How are the Cultural Research Center surveys conducted? NOTE: If you would like the full details, click the above link for the survey.

How many Americans are Integrated Disciples possessing a Biblical Worldview? Adam reveals the grim and startling number.

The number of Texas who possess a Biblical worldview has slipped to a below-average ranking. Does this raise questions about the future of Biblical Christianity in America?

Is now the time for the Church to buckle down in discipling the next generation? Adam quotes Ephesians 5:15-16 and Revelation 3:2.

Click here to help support the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University.

PEACE WITH AND IN GOD IS POSSIBLE!

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 5

DO YOU HAVE THE YAYS, UGHS, OR BLAHS OF LIFE? Where are you in life right now? Are you on a mountaintop or deep in a valley? Is life just mundane and the same every day? What is life like for you?

Before the summer break, Mark Lanier was teaching on the Book of Romans. This week, Mark picks up the series with some encouraging words from the first few verses in Romans 5, reminding us of the grace and peace we have been given through the blood of Jesus Christ.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

ROMANS 5:1-5

What does suffering mean? Mark uses some great visual illustrations to explain one specific meaning – squeeze – and also offers encouragement when we face horrible, life-altering circumstances.

Will suffering strengthen our faith?

Will suffering produce a godly character?

If God is a loving God, WHY is there suffering in the world?


POINTS FOR HOME: THE PRESENT BENEFITS OF JUSTIFICATION

We have peace with God.

We have access to God.

We have joy in suffering.

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

A LIVING FAITH

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

FAITH: HOW TO DESCRIBE IT

Can faith unlock God’s mighty power? (Mathew 9:29; Matthew 21:21-22)

Does the size of our faith matter? Does the size of our faith impress God? Does the size of our faith mean God will listen to our pleas and prayers first before others? HINT: No. No. And no.

Have you ever thought about how your faith pleases God? Pastor Jarrett urges us to imagine the huge smile on God’s face every time we demonstrate an unwavering faith and trust in His powerful plan for our lives.

How can we increase our faith? (Romans 10:17)

FAITH: DECLARE IT

Can we “speak” things into existence? Can we just magically make positive things appear in our lives? Pastor Jarrett shares the Greek and Hebrew words for this: Bologna and Hogwash!

Pastor Jarrett shares 3 great, short prayers we can begin praying NOW to increase our faith:
Lord, I choose to experience MORE of you by walking by faith, not by sight.
Lord, because you can do MORE than I could ever ask, think, or imagine, I will pray bold prayers in faith and will leave the results up to you.
Lord, nothing is impossible with you, so help me to attempt MORE for your glory.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Ever-Present Father,

We exalt you and praise your name, the Creator of the Universe.

We boldly declare our trust in you, the only living God.

Open our eyes to see our walk and our actions through spiritual eyes. In all we do and say, may we not cause you pain.

Father, feed us the bread of life. May we search your Word for answers and direction as we follow your guidance.

Today, how can we share the Good News?

Today, how can we help others?

Father, you can accomplish more in a flash than all the saints combined in their own strength.

The harvest is white and the laborers are few. May we join together in prayer, surrendering our all unto your will.

Implant in us the burning desire to tell one more about Jesus.

Now, let’s be going and doing Kingdom work.

We pray all this in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.