WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Celebrities share their life-affirming stories.

Life Issues Institute special hosted by their new President Victor Nieves.

Jennifer O’Neil and Kevin and Sam Sorbo share being Pro-Life in Hollywood.

Segment Three: Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson: The Big Debate

Part Three: Pastor Jarrett Stephens, Champion Forest -
  A Finishing Faith

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for another day to worship your name.
You have already foreseen every obstacle and hazard that may come our way. 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.

PR0-LIFE CELEBRITIES SHARE THEIR STORIES

Discussed by Victor Nieves
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

Hollywood has become notorious for depravity and radical pro-abortion support, but there are some actors who have boldly taken a stand for life. Often their defense of life has come at a cost to them both personally and professionally, yet they do not waver.

Today, we are airing a special with Life Issues Institute President, Victor Nieves, and Hollywood stars Jennifer O’Neil and Kevin and Sam Sorbo join Victor, sharing their stories of being pro-life in Hollywood.

Click here  for more information about this special from Life Issues Institute.

THANKFUL BY JOSH GROBAN

Discussed by Josh Groban
with Josh Grobin (www.joshgroban.com/)

Click here for the official music video on “Thankful” by Josh Grobin.

ROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEW

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

Day 3

Mark Lanier has been teaching on the Book of Romans for a while now (since April of this year). This week, he dives in Romans 7, an often-debated passage of Scripture.

PROBLEM #1: Was Paul “Converted”?

PROBLEM #2: Were Christianity and Judaism separate for Paul?

PROBLEM #3: Did Paul have a clean break at Damascus?

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:

Yesterday, Mark discussed some of Paul’s background…

When was Paul’s “Christian experience”?

What were Paul’s Jewish claims? (Acts 23:6; Philippians 3:4-5; 2 Corinthians 11:22)

What was Paul’s “revelation”? Was it a conversion or a call to a mission? (Galatians 1:15-16; Acts 26:16)

What changed for Paul? Was he still Jewish? Did the Scripture change for him? Or did Paul just learn something new?

Why did Paul use very specific language? How does that translate for us today? (Romans 9:11; Romans 3:25)


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

A FINISHING FAITH

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

Day 3

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.

This week, Pastor Jarrett finally completes this fantastic series, MORE, with an emphasis on finishing this life strong, reminding us that our focus determines our finish.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:1-3

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:

KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Around

Why is it important to have people around us cheering us on and encouraging us daily in our walk with God?

How can those in the Hall of Faith encourage us?

NOTE: No matter what church you go to, join a Sunday school class, Life Group, or small group! What are you waiting for?!?


KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Within

What is hindering you from running a fully faithful Christian walk? What do you need to throw aside because it is not helping your faith? What do you need to lay down?

Are you trying to run this Christian race as a sprinter? Pastor Jarrett recalls the three-legged race during Field Day in school, where it’s impossible to go fast and go far at the same time!


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 Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Psalm 145:11-12: “They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.”

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for another day to worship your name.

You have already foreseen every obstacle and hazard that may come our way. O God, you know every stressful situation and every difficult encounter that may hinder us from worshipping you.

May we remember your promise of grace when we stumble, Lord. May your strength lift us up, carrying us beyond the stormy seas.

We know you will never leave us or forsake us. You alone are worthy of our praise. Please grant us peace, Father. Give us hope and joy beyond our understanding.

As we prepare to be with family and friends this week to celebrate our thanks for one another, may we not forget to thank you first, Father. May we tell those we meet of your glory and power, for you a forgiving and loving God.

We pray this, through Christ, with whom all things are possible,

Amen