What was the basic message of the world’s earliest Christian missionaries? Did they focus on psychological or emotional wellness, having your best life now, or moral or political agendas? Is the essence of Christianity living life Jesus’ way? On this program the hosts are continuing to unpack the radical message of the Great Commission as it’s unpacked throughout the book of Acts. Focusing on chapters 3 and 4, they discuss the early emphasis on Christ’s death and resurrection, and the fact that there is “no other name under heaven…by which we must be saved.”
Faith in Christ Alone (Acts Pt. 4)
Series: The Book of Acts
Faith in Christ Alone (Acts Pt. 4)
43 min
Series: The Book of Acts
Faith in Christ Alone (Acts Pt. 4)
43 min
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Series • 10 Episodes
The Book of Acts
Explore AllWord & Spirit (Acts Pt. 1)
In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” But what did this commission look like on the ground? What kinds […]
Christ Centered Proclamation (Acts Pt. 2)
In the second chapter of Acts we find the Apostles gathered together at the feast of Pentecost, receiving the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. But what did the Spirit enable them to do? What was the result of this supernatural outpouring? The result was a sermon. Peter, a man who had recently denied even […]
Word & Sacrament (Acts Pt. 3)
Many Christians today are preoccupied with the extraordinary over the ordinary. They see God at work only in the big events such as revival meetings, or stadium sized worship events. But in the second chapter of Acts we find the Apostles engaged in the proclamation of the word and the administration of the sacraments. Is […]
Words of Life (Acts Pt. 5)
In Acts chapter 5 we read that the apostles were arrested and imprisoned for speaking about Jesus, and that an angel set them free and spoke to them about their mission. So what was it that the angel said? Did he mention anything about working for social justice? Was there anything about “being the gospel.” […]
Stricken, Smitten & Afflicted (Acts Pt. 6)
Continuing their series through the book of Acts, the hosts arrive at chapter 8 where they find Philip talking with an Ethiopian about the meaning of Isaiah 53 which says in part, “All we like sheep have gone astray, each of us to his own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity […]
Proclaiming the Cross & Resurrection
On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts take a look at the conversion of St. Paul and the numerous sermons that he and others preached from Acts 9 through 17. In all of these sermons, the message appears to be the same. The focus is Christ-centered, and the emphasis in particular is […]
Proclamation & Persuasion (Acts, Part 8)
As part of their year-long study of the Great Commission, the hosts have been focusing on key events in the book of Acts where Christ’s mandate to preach the gospel, to baptize, and to make disciples of all nations is being worked out on the ground. In this program they’ll walk through Acts 18 and […]
The Whole Counsel of God (Acts Pt. 9)
We often hear Christian leaders say things like, “I’m not inviting you to join a church, but to enter into a personal relationship with Jesus.” So in this approach, everything that is formal, official, planned, and public is seen as mere church-ianity, while genuine Christian experience is informal unofficial, spontaneous and private. But is […]
Paul’s Defense of the Faith (Acts, Pt. 10)
The religions of the world teach doctrines that are believed to be timeless eternal truths. They contain moral and ethical instructions, which if applied, will place adherents on the path to the good life here and now, and possibly nirvana in the next. But according to the Apostle Paul in his numerous speeches in defense […]
Repentance
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Assurance in the Shadow of Doubt
The coexistence of assurance and doubt is not a contradiction, but a reflection of the Christian life lived between justification and glorification. True assurance rests not in the strength of one’s faith, but in the object of that faith—Jesus Christ—and the presence of doubt, while unsettling, does not nullify genuine belief.
Our Victory Is Between the Flags of Sound Doctrine
Following sound doctrine requires our eyes to remain fixed on Jesus. It also requires that our faith rests in him. Faith opens the door to God’s plan and allows us to accomplish his will for our lives. It does so chiefly because it fosters a heart that yields to the counsel and leading of God. In this way, we remain on the road of truth.
Walking by Faith Isn’t Wishful Thinking
We are not merely hoping for the best outcome, we are assured of the greatest outcome—the coming of God’s Kingdom. Our faith doesn’t work like a magic eight ball, trying to tell us every detail of our lives, but our faith is knowledgeable.
Why Did Jesus Say “Don’t Cling to Me?”
Jesus’s words were a puzzle to me for a long time. Why would he push Mary away in her moment of joyful recognition? According to his own words, it seems he has some unfinished business: “I have not yet ascended to the Father” is how Jesus tells Mary—and us—that his ascension is absolutely necessary for his redeeming purposes to be brought to completion.
