WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Is the Bible simply a history book?

Should we approach the Bible as an ongoing picture of human nature?

Are our patterns, struggles, and choices much different from the characters found in the Bible?

Also: Where does God fit into your life?

David Fleming begins a lesson on: THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Mark Lanier begins a sermon on: FIGHTING FOR THE WEAK

Closing Prayer for today:
All-knowing Father, Creator of the Universe,
In the busyness of life, I choose to pause and lift my praise to your Holy Name. 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.

WHERE DOES GOD FIT IN YOUR LIFE?

Discussed by Tim Mulgrew
with Enjoy Scripture (www.enjoyscripture.com/)

Part 1 of 3

Do you read your Bible often and go to church regularly, but still feel like something is missing in your life? Is God up close and personal? Or is He distant?

Today, new guest Tim Mulgrew gives us encouragement straight from the Bible as we seek to grow in our faith daily. Author Tim Mulgrew is a long time teacher of Bible principles with a focus on application of the Scriptures to everyday life.

Click here to learn more about Tim Mulgrew.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the Bible simply a history book?

Should we approach the Bible as an ongoing picture of human nature – our patterns, struggles, and choices? Tim Mulgrew explains why he approaches the Bible in this manner – and so should you!

Is the Bible a checklist of do’s and don’ts or is the Bible more of a mirror of who we really are?

Do many churchgoers have just enough religion to be convicted but not enough to be converted? Tim Mulgrew laughs when answering this question and discusses the difference between “label Christians” versus “true Christians”.

What does "saved but spiritually dry" look like? If I feel dry, what’s my next step?

Did Jesus say: “Go and save people”? Or did Jesus say: “Go and make disciples”? Tim Mulgrew reminds us that salvation is just the beginning of our story – not the end.

PART 2 OF 3 - WHERE DOES GOD FIT IN YOUR LIFE?

Discussed by Tim Mulgrew
with Enjoy Scripture (www.enjoyscripture.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can daily Bible reading really help us grow in our faith?

Is human character and behavior consistent from Old to New Testament and into our lives today? Tim Mulgrew explains the purpose of his latest book, “The Book of Us: Discovering Ourselves in the Story of the Bible.”

Is our sinful behavior like that of the Israelites? Is this discouraging or should it bring us hope?
 

PART 3 OF 3 - WHERE DOES GOD FIT IN YOUR LIFE?

Discussed by Tim Mulgrew
with Enjoy Scripture (www.enjoyscripture.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Young men and women are returning to worshipping God. Bible sales are exploding. Bible apps are being downloaded. Is God through with America? Tim Mulgrew believes that America still has a big place in God’s plan.

What is Tim Mulgrew’s prayer for people who read his books? Tim Mulgrew encourages us to find JOY in Scripture!

Click here for more information about Tim Mulgrew.
 

THE TRUTH IS

Discussed by Alison Morrow
with Good Schooling (www.goodschooling.net/)

It is not loving to affirm somebody’s sin and tell them it’s OK. It is not loving to turn a blind eye and pretend like it isn’t happening. It isn’t loving to let someone persist in their ignorance. Our culture has become obsessed with “you do you,” and “to each their own,” and “don’t judge.”

But this results in millions of people being completely chained to their sin, ruled by their emotions, and guided by their body’s trauma response.

Listen in as the What’s UP Radio Program editor and producer, Sara Tracey, reads the words her dear friend, Alison Morrow, wrote about The Truth.

Click here for the full transcript of Alison’s encouraging post.

Click here for more information about Alison Morrow and GoodSchooling.

Click here follow Alison on YouTube.

NOTE: Audio may be edited for content and time.

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 1

WHAT IS SALVATION? WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED? WHAT ARE WE SAVED FROM? WHY ARE WE SAVED?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson from Champion Forest Baptist Church.

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming is first to sub in and he will be teaching on The doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

NOTE: Have no fear, though! Mark Lanier actually preached the sermon this week, so you will still get to hear from him, too!

To view David Fleming’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:

GROUNDWORK

Does the world have a sin problem?

Are we all sinners, falling short of the glory of God? David discusses the difference between sins of commission and sins of omission.

Does sin separate us from God, rendering us unholy?


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

FIGHTING FOR THE WEAK

Discussed by W. Mark Lanier
with Lanier Law Firm (www.LanierLawFirm.com)

Day 1

LAST WEEK, PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS STRESSED “ONE MORE JESUS”. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP THEM?

This week, Mark Lanier is in the pulpit, continuing in the FIGHT series and encouraging us to look for and help those who are weak – and that means everyone!

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here https://www.championforest.org/events/america250/ for more details and to register for the event.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Who is Mark Lanier? What has he been working on lately? Is his job as a lawyer Biblical? How does his job as a lawyer help him when he studies the Bible? (Isaiah 1:17)

Why are we commanded to fight for the weak? (Proverbs 31:8-9) Tune in tomorrow as Mark preaches more about who the weak are and how we are commanded to help them.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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

PRAYER

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

All-knowing Father, Creator of the Universe,

In the busyness of life, I choose to pause and lift my praise to your Holy Name.

In the midst of wars, floods, and storms, you see me, Father. You are close and you care.

Be with my family, Lord. Hold them in your right hand. Do not allow any to slip through.

Jesus, shine through my words and actions so others may see you.

Holy Spirit, direct each step. Not my words or my actions, but the Fathers’.

As I round the bend for the last stretch of my life here on earth, may I not slow down, give in, give up, or compromise at the table of the enemy.

There is Kingdom work to be done. There are lost souls needing salvation and wanderers to be called home.

Jeus, give me encouragement, direction, and motivation.

Here I am, Father. Use me today in the center of your will.

And if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat..

Amen and Amen