WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Do many Christians lose their Biblical conviction on the way to the voting booth?

By and large, do Democrat party beliefs run contrary to a Biblical Worldview?

Does the average voter know and understand the beliefs of either political party?

AND: SHOCKING NEWS: BILL GATES CHANGES CLIMATE POSITION!

Fifth Segment of Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson: The Marriage Lesson.

Fifth Segment of Pastor Jarrett Stephens' Recent Sermon @ Champion Forest-    A Triumphant Faith.

Today’s closing prayer:
Ever-Present Father God,
Flood our souls with your Holy Spirit as we come before you.
Remind us, Father, that you will never leave us or forsake us. More below…

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.

WHEN CULTURE OVERRULES CHRIST

Discussed by Dr. Eric Wallace
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)

Are many Christian voters losing their Biblical convictions? Are they voting politics over Scripture?

Today, Dr. Eric Wallace explains the importance of Christians voting for Christians – and not politicians. Dr. Wallace is the author of “The Heart of Apostasy: How The Black Church Abandoned Biblical Authority for Political Ideology – And How to Reclaim It” and an Ambassador with Project 21, a division of the National Center for Public Policy Research.

Click here for more information about Dr. Eric Wallace and here to read his article on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

By and large, do Democrat party beliefs run contrary to a Biblical Worldview? Dr. Wallace discusses a few…

Does the average voter know and understand the beliefs of either political party?

Do the results of the recent elections reveal a theological failure straight from the pulpit? Dr. Wallace says: “It’s a matter of discipleship… We have allowed the Federal Government to take the position that the Church should be holding.”

How can we change hearts and minds?

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SHOCKING NEWS: BILL GATES CHANGES CLIMATE POSITION!

Discussed by Cullen Neely
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

BREAKING NEWS: Bill Gates is changing his position that man-caused climate change is not – and will not – lead to the demise of humans!

Today, Cullen Neely discusses the shift in some Global Elitist’s focus from climate change hysteria to world economic development. Cullen Neely is a columnist with The Cannon, an online publication of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Cullen Neely’s op-ed on this issue and here for more from Cullen on other topics.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Bill Gates shifting his message – his goal – to?

Are many around the world moving past “climate change hysteria”?

Who is Mark Carney? What has he done that is shocking climate alarmists? This is absolutely hilarious! Listen closely!

Are the climate activists and climate alarmists now turning on Bill Gates?

What does the future hold?

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THE MARRIAGE PRINCIPLE

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

Day 5

Over the past several weeks, as part of his lesson series on Romans, Mark Lanier has looked at Romans 6 and Paul’s warning to the people (and to us) about the consequence of sin. This week, he begins to break down Paul’s interjection of the law in Romans 7, specifically the changes in the marriage law in the Torah before Christ and what it means now after the death, burial, and resurrection of 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:

THE APPLICATION OF THE MARRIAGE PRINCIPLE (Romans 7:4-6)

What is the purpose of marriage? To procreate!

What is the purpose of the Gospel? To procreate!

Why should we be “aroused” to share the Gospel? Mark shares a great story about Texas Tech football fans throwing tortillas onto the football field after a touchdown. He also shares an interesting illustration about bananas, which can be found at the one-hour mark at the link above.

Does the Torah marriage law still apply to us today? How does Paul explain it in these verses? Mark breaks it down this way: We have moved from the law to marrying Christ.

POINT FOR HOME:

Stop saying “I’m not good enough.”


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

A TRIUMPHANT FAITH

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

Day 5

MANY PEOPLE – EVEN CHRISTIANS – ARE TEMPTED TO BELIEVE THAT HAVING A CHRISTIAN FAITH MEANS THAT LIFE WILL BE ALL SUNSHINE AND RAINBOWS. NO PROBLEMS. NO BAD STUFF. IT’S ALL GOOD. WRONG!

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you have been challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

There are just a few weeks left of this fantastic series, and this week Pastor Jarrett looks at the final verses, breaking them down into three sections as he offers hope and encouragement as we live a Triumphant Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:32-40

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:

Is God trustworthy? Has He proven Himself over and over and over again? Pastor Jarrett quotes one commentator: “If they were able to trust God when they had so little revelation from Him, what are we doing for God with a completed revelation?”

ENTRUST YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS TO GOD

You probably entrust your life to God, but do you entrust your loved ones to Him, as well?

Are you looking at your past and wondering what your future will look like? Do you live too much in the here and now? Or do you look at the bigger picture, knowing that God has a purpose and a plan for everything – the good and the bad?

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Whether you have a faith that delivers or a faith that endures, if you have faith in God, it will be a triumphant faith!!


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.

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PRAYER

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

Ever-Present Father God,

Flood our souls with your Holy Spirit as we come before you.

Remind us, Father, that you will never leave us or forsake us.

Do not cast away your children or hide your face from us. Guide our steps as we seek to follow your light.

We cannot see into tomorrow, O God. Remind us that your Word commands us not to be anxious about anything, but be in prayer over everything.

May we rejoice with thanksgiving, lifting all our cares and sorrows to your throne room.

We place our trust in you, for you have heard our pleas.

Calm us with your presence, Father, when we find ourselves in the midst of turmoil and life’s sudden storms.

Whisper to us: “Everything will be all right.”

May we rest under your wings of protection, today and forever.

Praying in the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen