Audio - One God, Three Persons
The Scriptures clearly teach
there is but one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), yet the Scripture also describes the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as persons who interact with each other. How can
there be three and yet be one?
Devotional thoughts and comments from the staff at In Search of the Lord's Way, the television ministry of the Edmond Church of Christ in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Sunday August 23 - The Holy Spirit
Audio - The Holy Spirit
Both the Old Testament and the New Testament speak of the Holy Spirit. Some versions speak of the Spirit as an “it,” Who or what is the Holy Spirit, and is He a divine person or merely a force or influence in the world?
Both the Old Testament and the New Testament speak of the Holy Spirit. Some versions speak of the Spirit as an “it,” Who or what is the Holy Spirit, and is He a divine person or merely a force or influence in the world?
Monday, August 17, 2015
Sunday August 16 - Jesus the Son
Audio - Jesus the Son
Jesus frequently describes Him merely as the Son. He is the Son of God and the Son of Man. The Scriptures describe Him as divine but also as coming in the flesh. How do we understand Jesus as both fully human and fully divine?
Jesus frequently describes Him merely as the Son. He is the Son of God and the Son of Man. The Scriptures describe Him as divine but also as coming in the flesh. How do we understand Jesus as both fully human and fully divine?
Monday, August 10, 2015
Sunday August 9 - God the Father
Audio - God the Father
The Lord Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father, who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9). Who is the Father in heaven and what can we know about Him? Our Father is not visible to us, but He has revealed Himself in many ways.
The Lord Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father, who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9). Who is the Father in heaven and what can we know about Him? Our Father is not visible to us, but He has revealed Himself in many ways.
Monday, August 3, 2015
Sunday August 2 - Life in Christ
Audio - Life in Christ
In Christ we have a new life, an abundant life, and an eternal life. These blessings bring to us the wonderful opportunities to change our lives, to enjoy our lives with the Lord, and to live forever and forever. Life in Christ is truly a blessing.
In Christ we have a new life, an abundant life, and an eternal life. These blessings bring to us the wonderful opportunities to change our lives, to enjoy our lives with the Lord, and to live forever and forever. Life in Christ is truly a blessing.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Sunday July 26 - Mark of the Beast
Audio - Mark of the Beast
The book of Revelation speaks of many unbelievers following a beast that opposes the people of God and follows Satan. What is the mark of the beast, and does Revelation have anything to do with twenty-first century America?
The book of Revelation speaks of many unbelievers following a beast that opposes the people of God and follows Satan. What is the mark of the beast, and does Revelation have anything to do with twenty-first century America?
Monday, July 20, 2015
Sunday July 19 - Left Behind?
Audio - Left Behind?
Several books and movies recently talk about the rapture and a sudden disappearance of a mass of people. Does the Bible speak of a rapture and what does it say? What is the kingdom of Christ and when will it begin?
Several books and movies recently talk about the rapture and a sudden disappearance of a mass of people. Does the Bible speak of a rapture and what does it say? What is the kingdom of Christ and when will it begin?
Monday, July 13, 2015
Sunday July 12 - Women of the Church?
Audio - Women of the Church?
What role has God given to women in the worship and the leadership of the church? Are women to be preachers or elders in the Lord’s church? Should women feel cheated if they are restricted from leadership roles?
What role has God given to women in the worship and the leadership of the church? Are women to be preachers or elders in the Lord’s church? Should women feel cheated if they are restricted from leadership roles?
Monday, July 6, 2015
Sunday July 5 - The Law
Audio - The Law
When you open your Bible, you see the words Old Testament and New Testament. What does that mean? Is there a difference between the Old Testament Law and the law of Christ? Are we under the Old Law?
When you open your Bible, you see the words Old Testament and New Testament. What does that mean? Is there a difference between the Old Testament Law and the law of Christ? Are we under the Old Law?
Monday, June 29, 2015
Sunday June 28 - Authoritative
Audio - Authoritative
Since Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth and His words recorded in Scripture will judge us in the last day, we know the Bible has authority over us in this life. We need to hear and to obey the revealed word of God.
Since Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth and His words recorded in Scripture will judge us in the last day, we know the Bible has authority over us in this life. We need to hear and to obey the revealed word of God.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Sunday June 21 - All-Sufficient
Audio - All-Sufficient
God gave to us in the Bible all things that pertain to life and godliness, and we are not lacking anything that teaches us how to live and how to have eternal life. Because the word is all-sufficient, there is no need to change it in any way.
God gave to us in the Bible all things that pertain to life and godliness, and we are not lacking anything that teaches us how to live and how to have eternal life. Because the word is all-sufficient, there is no need to change it in any way.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Sunday June 14 - Trustworthy
Audio - Trustworthy
How do we know the word of God came to us in a form that was like the original? What about all those variants in Scripture? In this lesson we’ll see how God’s word is true to its origin and is utterly trustworthy.
How do we know the word of God came to us in a form that was like the original? What about all those variants in Scripture? In this lesson we’ll see how God’s word is true to its origin and is utterly trustworthy.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Sunday June 7 - Inspired
Audio - Inspired
All Scripture is God-breathed and may truly be called God’s Word. Men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We can trust the Word of God because we know it finds its source in God Himself.
All Scripture is God-breathed and may truly be called God’s Word. Men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We can trust the Word of God because we know it finds its source in God Himself.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Sunday May 31 - One of a Kind
Audio - One of a Kind
The Lord Jesus Christ is one of a kind. Though some say He is simply one great spiritual leader among others or He is like other ancient deities, Jesus is indeed unique in His life and in His teaching.
The Lord Jesus Christ is one of a kind. Though some say He is simply one great spiritual leader among others or He is like other ancient deities, Jesus is indeed unique in His life and in His teaching.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sunday May 24 - The God of the Bible
Audio - The God of the Bible
Who is the God of the Bible and what is He like? If God did, in fact, create us, then we need to know Him. We need to know how we can come into a relationship with Him and what He desires of us.
Who is the God of the Bible and what is He like? If God did, in fact, create us, then we need to know Him. We need to know how we can come into a relationship with Him and what He desires of us.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sunday May 17 - What Have You Done?
Audio - What have You Done?
When this life is over, we will look back at our lives wondering what we have done that mattered. Many spend their entire lives pursuing empty paths, but the one who is faithful to God pursues righteousness. What have you done?
When this life is over, we will look back at our lives wondering what we have done that mattered. Many spend their entire lives pursuing empty paths, but the one who is faithful to God pursues righteousness. What have you done?
Monday, May 11, 2015
Sunday May 10 - Keeping My Zeal
Audio - Keeping My Zeal
Some people live their Christian life to the fullest, while others drift aimlessly. Some are passionate about their faith, while others are apathetic. How can we keep our passion and zeal for God alive?
Some people live their Christian life to the fullest, while others drift aimlessly. Some are passionate about their faith, while others are apathetic. How can we keep our passion and zeal for God alive?
Monday, May 4, 2015
Sunday May 3 - Never Alone
Audio - Never Alone
More than 44 percent of all adults in the United States are unmarried; that’s more than 102 million people. Living alone presents many challenges to adults today, but the Lord’s way provides some valuable help to single people.
More than 44 percent of all adults in the United States are unmarried; that’s more than 102 million people. Living alone presents many challenges to adults today, but the Lord’s way provides some valuable help to single people.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Sunday April 26 - When Your Heart Breaks
Audio - When Your Heart Breaks
When our hearts break and tragedy strikes, we desperately need the help of God to comfort and strengthen us. In tragic times, God has not abandoned or forgotten us. God doesn’t take away every pain, but He helps us through it to become better people.
When our hearts break and tragedy strikes, we desperately need the help of God to comfort and strengthen us. In tragic times, God has not abandoned or forgotten us. God doesn’t take away every pain, but He helps us through it to become better people.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Sunday April 19 - The "Musts" of Christianity
Audio - The "Musts" of Christianity
The little word “must” is often forgotten in today’s religious society, but the New Testament uses the Greek word for “must” nearly one hundred times. Christianity makes demands on us, and there are things we must do.
The little word “must” is often forgotten in today’s religious society, but the New Testament uses the Greek word for “must” nearly one hundred times. Christianity makes demands on us, and there are things we must do.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Sunday April 12 - Not Biblical Anymore
Audio - Not Biblical Anymore
Many people feel spiritually empty because their church has changed and seems to have forgotten God. If you feel abandoned by the religious group you attend, we are offering the Biblical alternative.
Many people feel spiritually empty because their church has changed and seems to have forgotten God. If you feel abandoned by the religious group you attend, we are offering the Biblical alternative.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Sunday April 5 - But He Lied
Audio - But He Lied
Many people think it doesn’t matter what you believe, but this notion contains a very low view of truth. The Lord wants us to know the truth and to love the truth. We must learn to buy the truth and not sell it.
Many people think it doesn’t matter what you believe, but this notion contains a very low view of truth. The Lord wants us to know the truth and to love the truth. We must learn to buy the truth and not sell it.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday March 29 - How Jesus Changes Lives
Audio - How Jesus Changes Lives
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. By saving them, He changes their hearts, their lives, and their destinies. We can choose no Lord greater than Jesus Christ, who brought hope, life, and immortality to mankind.
Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. By saving them, He changes their hearts, their lives, and their destinies. We can choose no Lord greater than Jesus Christ, who brought hope, life, and immortality to mankind.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Sunday March 22 - The Resurrection
Audio - The Resurrection
The Christian faith rests on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Did Jesus really rise from the dead? It is worth our time to re-examine the evidence for the greatest event of all history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Christian faith rests on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Did Jesus really rise from the dead? It is worth our time to re-examine the evidence for the greatest event of all history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Sunday March 15 - The Cross
Audio - The Cross
From time to time we each need to take a close look at the cross of Christ. In this lesson we focus on what the Lord Jesus did for us on the cross, how He loved His Father, and how He loved each of us.
From time to time we each need to take a close look at the cross of Christ. In this lesson we focus on what the Lord Jesus did for us on the cross, how He loved His Father, and how He loved each of us.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday March 8 - Messianic Prophecies
Audio - Messianic Prophecies
From ancient times, God predicted the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Moses and all the prophets spoke of the coming Messiah, the Son of David, who would set up a kingdom that would never be destroyed. We’ll see how Jesus fulfilled these prophecies.
From ancient times, God predicted the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Moses and all the prophets spoke of the coming Messiah, the Son of David, who would set up a kingdom that would never be destroyed. We’ll see how Jesus fulfilled these prophecies.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Sunday March 1 - The Word Was God
Audio - The Word Was God
This lesson begins a new series on why we should believe Jesus Is Lord! Jesus was the Divine Word of God in John 1:1. He came and dwelt among men in order to redeem mankind. For this reason God highly exalted Him so that everyone will confess that He is Lord to the glory of the Father.
This lesson begins a new series on why we should believe Jesus Is Lord! Jesus was the Divine Word of God in John 1:1. He came and dwelt among men in order to redeem mankind. For this reason God highly exalted Him so that everyone will confess that He is Lord to the glory of the Father.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Sunday February 22 - Rejoice in the Lord
Audio - Rejoice in the Lord
The faithful Christian should pause and thank God for all His blessings and the inexpressible joy in Christ Jesus. God has been so good to us in Christ, and we can rejoice in all His blessings.
The faithful Christian should pause and thank God for all His blessings and the inexpressible joy in Christ Jesus. God has been so good to us in Christ, and we can rejoice in all His blessings.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Sunday February 15 - A Clear Conscience
Audio - A Clear Conscience
What would you give to have a clear conscience free from all guilt and shame? The way of the Lord is the way to peace and forgiveness. Because of the blood of Christ, we can find salvation and have a clear conscience.
What would you give to have a clear conscience free from all guilt and shame? The way of the Lord is the way to peace and forgiveness. Because of the blood of Christ, we can find salvation and have a clear conscience.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sunday February 8 - What Love Means
Audio - What Love Means
As many turn their minds to Valentine’s Day this week, we wonder if people really know what love is and what it means to love someone deeply. We live in very lonely days, where many wish they could find love.
As many turn their minds to Valentine’s Day this week, we wonder if people really know what love is and what it means to love someone deeply. We live in very lonely days, where many wish they could find love.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Sunday February 1 - Finding the Truth
Audio - Finding the Truth
Where do you find the truth about eternal life? Remember you are investing your soul in what you believe. Can you find it in your feelings or in opinion polls? We look to Jesus who has the words of eternal life.
Where do you find the truth about eternal life? Remember you are investing your soul in what you believe. Can you find it in your feelings or in opinion polls? We look to Jesus who has the words of eternal life.