Dr. Paul’s Worldviews
Dr. Paul’s Worldviews is an interactive podcast that deals with contemporary issues of the day from a historical, biblical, Christian worldview. Whether it is exposition of biblical passages, defense against the claims or accusations of false religions, cults, and sects, or simply addressing daily newsworthy items, Dr. Paul often goes where few Christians dare to tread. So, pull up a chair, turn on your brain, and get ready to be challenged and informed. Above all, get ready to act in a positive way that honors the Lord Jesus Christ.
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 31: Team Role Players
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In Romans 12:3-8 the apostle Paul stresses the need for Christian unity amid the diversity of all the members in the body of Christ. This is achieved through humility, rather than haughtiness, and exercising the individuals gifts that have been graced to the individuals, as they serve one another. It is a practical teaching that is an extension of the transformation of the Christian mind, which differentiates his worldview from that of the world.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 30: Two Worldviews
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
The Apostle Paul transitions from his discussion about the Jews being placed on the back burner in God's salvific plan to practical discussions in the rest of the Book of Romans about how Christians are to think and live. He begins by looking at the sacrificial lives of the Christians versus the schematized world of unbelief. Too many Christians have yielded to the nonsense of the secular world that Christianity is not something to be personally contemplated; that a great gulf is fixed between faith and "science," which can never be bridged. That, though, is not what Paul argues in Romans 12:1-2. He points out that Christianity is not only a thoughtful faith, but completely logical and reasonable, with the starting point in the will of God, as opposed to the world, which ultimately resides in fallen humanity.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 29: A Mysterious Hardening
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In Romans 11:25-36, the apostle Paul reveals that something mysterious has happened to the Jews that has led to the salvation of the Gentiles. The Jews have been "hardened" or made unreceptive of God's "good news." This came about through their rejection of their Messiah, and now God has turned to the "other sheep" that Jesus spoke about just before his crucifixion. Those "other sheep" are now those to whom the apostle Paul has been appointed, the Gentiles. God's ministry to them, although not totally exclusive of some Messianic Jews who will be redeemed, as well, is His focus until "the fullness of the Gentiles" is complete. That will be followed-up by a mass conversion of Jews at the end of human history on earth.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 28: Warning ALL Graftees
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Although the Apostle Paul had commended the Christians at Rome for their faith (Rom. 1:8), there was a problem that needed to be addressed. Pride had crept in and caused some to look down on their Jewish counterparts. Such pride was not indicative of a true Christian faith and Paul had to issue a warning to remind those at Rome that it is only because of what God had done, by grace, that they were now a part of what was, at one time, exclusive to the Israelites. It is a warning that even Christians today should take heed; to make sure that if a person claims to be a Christian, that that assurance is based solely on God's grace through faith, and nothing else. Lest such boasting lead to being "cut off" or cast out of God's presence later when giving an account to the Lord Jesus Christ (see Matt. 7:21-23).
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Monday Jan 08, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 27: God’s Remnant
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In Romans 11:1-12, the Apostle Paul explains what has happened to the Nation of Israel when God turned from them to the Gentiles. Is Israel finished, now, as God's covenant people? God has not rejected the Jews, has he? Of course not! So, what happened? They're currently occupying the land called Israel, but they're having so many problems. And what about the Gentiles? They were not God's people before. Why are they now? In this podcast, Dr. Paul explains the Apostle Paul's responses to key questions, and how that even though it might seem that Israel is kaput, due to their rejection of Jesus Christ as its Messiah, there is still a remnant; a remnant that will only get bigger when God is done dealing with the Gentiles.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 26: How to Rescue the Dead
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Too many in contemporary Christianity have a warped view of evangelism. To them, they are the means that the Holy Spirit uses to reach the lost through the latest technological wizardry or emotively driven hoopla, oftentimes leaving out the gospel altogether. The apostle Paul makes it perfectly clear that saving faith comes through hearing the proclamation of the gospel, which entails telling the "dead" the truth about his/her deadness. That the gospel is centered in sound biblical teaching as the final authority, or something that Paul's Jewish brethren were very aware of, yet completely missed out on amid their obstinacy and hardheartedness.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
The Book of Romans: Episode 25: The Goal of the Law
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
In Romans 10:1-13, the apostle Paul continues his discussion and concern for his Jewish brethren, expressing how they managed to miss what God's righteousness is all about, even though they were quite religious otherwise. Jesus Christ is the goal of that righteousness, and the law is what drives a person to it. Those who try to circumvent that reality with their own brand of "ignorant" or "idiotic" righteousness will only leave them ashamed one day, as they stand before God in judgment unable to excuse themselves.
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023
The Book of Romans: Episode 24: Vessels of Honor – Vessels of Dishonor
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
As is the apostle Paul's writing style, he repeated interacts with objections and arguments that he had experienced in the immediate context or from those throughout his ministry. Romans 9:19-33 is another classic example of Paul dealing with those who would object to God's absolute sovereignty in matters pertaining to the election of God's children. In fact, Paul broaches the subject of double predestination, whereby a remnant are chosen for "honorable use," while others are left to themselves for "dishonorable use." The latter of which are for a demonstration of God's power toward those receiving the riches of His glory.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
The Book of Romans: Episode 23: It is God’s Choice
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Starting in Romans Chapter 9 and running through Chapter 11, the apostle Paul begins to address the plight of Israel. Israel had been provided so much, but still were incapable of fulfilling what God had promised to it. In this episode, Dr. Paul addresses the apostle Paul's revelation that God is absolutely sovereign in His selection over who receives His mercy and compassion, and those who don't.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
The Book of Romans: Episode 22: The Golden Lifeline of Salvation
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
The apostle Paul concludes his argument for eternal security in Romans 8:28-39 by not only assuring the reader that regardless of life's events, everything works to the good to those that love God. He then turns to asking three questions concerning who was able to condemn those who were previously declared incapable of being condemned. In each case, although Paul did not necessarily need to provide an answer, he does anyway, and the conclusion is nobody! In fact, there are no circumstances, whether death or life, angels or rulers, things going on right now, nor in the future, will be able to separate one of God's children from him. It is a message of hope that blood-bought Christians need to hear, given that many still believe it is incumbent upon them to secure what God had already accomplished before the foundation of the world.
Dr. Paul's Worldviews
Welcome to my podcast, where I discuss why Christians and non-Christians believe the things that they do from their ultimate reference points. It is not a podcast for the weary. Some people will love it. Others will get downright angry. Either way, the truth will be told. If you ever have a question or comment, or perhaps a topic you would like for me to discuss, the drop me a line at podcast@capro.info
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Dr. Paul