Category: Theology

Steve Wohlberg: Approaching Armageddon, Bible Prophecy

by Stand Up For The Truth | Dec 4, 2020 | Bible Prophecy, Christianity, Discernment, Government, Persecution, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

What on earth is going on? The world around us is changing quickly; we find ourselves wondering what will be next. What does the Bible say about the unique time we’re living in? As the world seems to be getting crazier by the moment, we are actually in a season of wonderful expectation for the Kingdom of God!

Corey Miller: Engaging Culture, Mormons, and Social Justice Lies

by Stand Up For The Truth | Sep 25, 2020 | Apologetics, Biblical Social Justice, Christianity, Discipleship, Mormonism, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

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Pastor Joe Schimmel: Suspend Earthly ‘Rights’ As Christ’s Ambassadors?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 15, 2020 | American Church, COVID 19, Discernment, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Social Justice, Theology | 0 |

We discuss the corona-virus, the effect of government shut-downs on mental health, people in fear, wearing masks, and what our rights are as citizens of heaven first and then U.S. citizens with religious freedoms. Pastor Schimmel’s response may surprise you!

Shea Houdmann: Got Questions? We Have Answers.

by Stand Up For The Truth | Feb 17, 2020 | Christianity, Evangelism, Globalism, Listener Questions, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

The internet is a spiritual battlefield. Cults, false religions, and other pseudo-Christian groups have websites as well. Some of these sites perform much the same function that we do. The answers these sites provide are often unbiblical and lead searching people down a false path—potentially to their own spiritual destruction.

TODAY’S GUEST is Shae Houdmann, founder of Got Questions Ministries, seeking to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by providing biblical, applicable, and timely answers to spiritually related questions through an internet presence.

Pastor Andy Woods: What is ‘Kingdom Now’ Theology

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 21, 2019 | Christianity, Dominionism, Podcast, Prophecy, Social Justice, Teaching, Theology | 0 |

Since it’s important to address subtle deceptions in the church (and some not so subtle), we’re going a bit deeper today to tackle a teaching that affects what Christians believe about the kingdom of God. But many do not realize it. A few questions we’ll answer are: If the kingdom of Jesus Christ is coming soon, what do we do with our time here on earth in terms of working for the Lord’s purposes? And what exactly is ‘Kingdom Now’ theology?

The Changing Role of a Pastor

by Stand Up For The Truth | Aug 19, 2019 | American Church, Apologetics, Christian Church, Christianity, Church Leadership, Education, Evangelism, False Teaching, Leaders, Liberalism, Podcast, Theology | 1 |

Vibrant, bible teaching churches are needed more than ever but are so very hard to come by. We need wisdom, biblical knowledge and understanding of God. We also need to show our nation the dangerous path we are on as a nation and people. But many churches seem intent on conforming to the ways of this world instead of transforming lives by the power of God’s Word. At a time when we need clear biblical direction we seem to often be lacking in in a growing number of churches.

It usually starts with leadership – pastors who preach the Word and set the example for the flock. Our guest, Pastor Randy White, joins us to discuss how pastors are being educated and influenced in today’s Christian Seminaries and Bible Colleges, and why that needs to change if we are going to see a true spiritual
l revival in the church and our nation.

Who are the Nephilim?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 29, 2019 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Contextualization, Creation, Evangelism, Gospel, Podcast, Prophecy, Theology, Worldview, Young Earth | 1 |

Genesis 6:1-4 are very controversial verses to many Christians. They deal with a group called the “Nephilim” and they have been the center of controversy and various biblical interpretations for thousands of years.

Tim Chaffey has written a new book on these fascinating creatures, attempting to answer many questions Christians have about the Nephilim. Were they fallen angels or simply sinful men? What did they do and why? And if they are fallen angels have we heard the last from them?

How The Bible Came to Be

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 22, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Church Leadership, Evangelism, Gospel, Podcast, Prophecy, Theology, Worldview | 0 |

The attacks on the validity and truth of the Bible have become more common and intense. How can we know that the Bible is the Word of God and answer the charges of skeptics?

Pastor Randy White joins Mike and David for a look at the history of the Bible and how we can confront false accusations about it with truth.

Concerns About Calvinism, and More Questions & Comments

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jul 12, 2019 | Apologetics, Christianity, Evangelism, Gospel, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

Recently, we’ve received more listener questions on the 500 year old topic of Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Is this debate necessary and productive? Or is it becoming a source for self-righteous condemnation and hatred of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? Is it important that we understand election, predestination and who is called before we can accept the gift God has given us through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Also mentioned: why not taxpayer-funding for adoption rather than abortion? Mark of the Beast, word of faith theology, when does worship become entertainment, biblical marriage, and the persecuted church.

The Importance of Sound Biblical Doctrine

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jun 3, 2019 | Apologetics, Beliefs, Christianity, Church Leadership, Evangelism, False Teaching, Gospel, Leaders, Liberalism, Podcast, Seeker Friendly, Theology | 0 |

In what we call the Great Commission, Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples and teach them everything He commanded. Doctrine (‘doctrina,’ Lat.) simply means “teaching.” In Acts chapter 2, the foundation of the early church was the teaching of those apostles. Without a solid foundation of accurate biblical doctrine, a church becomes nothing more than a social club.

But doctrine has almost become a bad word in a growing number of churches, as if doctrine is automatically “divisive” and “unloving.” In reality, biblical doctrine is the foundation for Christian unity and love. Pastor Randy White joins Mike and David to discuss the importance of teaching sound biblical doctrine.

Our Identity as Disciples of Jesus

by Stand Up For The Truth | Mar 12, 2019 | Beliefs, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Moral Relativism, Podcast, Theology | 0 |

In Colossians 3:3-4 Paul says “For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life appears, then you will appear with him in glory”. Paul goes on to say we should put to death what is earthly in us because of our new identity, and put on the characteristics of Christ. In his writings we see what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ, uniquely set apart from the beliefs, actions and desires of this world.Dave Wager of Nicolet Bible Institute and Silver Birch Ranch joins us as we study Paul’s profound writings in Colossians Chapter 3.

Listener Questions & Comments

by Stand Up For The Truth | Nov 16, 2018 | Christian Growth, Culture & Morality, Education, Evangelism, Gospel, Higher Education, Listener Questions, Mike's Thoughts, Podcast, Politics and Faith, Social Justice, Theology, Worldview | 0 |

Here are some of this week’s questions and comments from Stand Up for the Truth listeners:

You guys always have great discussions with people from Ratio Christi – what a solid ministry.

How do we best understand the topic of the eternal security of true believers?

I was an atheist and many people planted seeds in me through the years. I don’t think there is a ‘one size fits all’ method of evangelism. People are reached in different ways.

Regarding witnessing and the true conversion of young people such as college students, I think their faith often depends on discipleship and on what church they end up attending.

Loved your spirited discussion about praying for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after she fell. It is both right to pray for her to be saved or healed as well as to pray for God to remove her from her position of influence on SCOTUS.

Your show has helped me find a new passion for the Old Testament, thank you.

Serious Christians better understand that Liberalism is not only a cancer to our country but also to Christianity.

To claim you love God more than anything but then blatantly disobey his clear teachings on life, marriage, and gender cannot be reconciled.

The Church in America Must Be the Church!

by David Fiorazo | Jan 15, 2021 | American Church, Church Leadership, COVID 19, Pastor's Perspective, Religious Freedom | 0 |

As we saw in 2020, forces of darkness have been hard at work. The enemy – both human and demonic – coming against us hard. It is stunning, the speed with which our country, culture, freedoms, and very way of life have been attacked and dismantled!

If there was ever a time in American history that the Christian Church needs to be an essential, gospel-preaching, influential, faith-building, fruit-bearing, saint-equipping church, it’s now.

Mike Abendroth: Comfort for the Oppressed, Pastor’s Perspective

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 14, 2021 | Christianity, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Teaching | 0 |

Today, we catch up with Mike Abendroth and discuss how Christians can maintain a balanced, biblical perspective through all that is happening in America and the world. We also look at some lessons from the Old Testament Book of Nahum, discuss its context, and some practical points from Pastor Mike.

Steve Smothermon: We Must Never Stop Being The Church!

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 13, 2021 | American Church, Church Leadership, COVID 19, Leadership, Pastor's Perspective, Podcast, Politics and Faith | 0 |

Steve’s church was fined $10,000 for holding a Christmas Eve service and not following New Mexico governor’s mandates; we discuss also the battle between Christians and government, unreasonable state restrictions on churches, obeying God or man, open censorship of American citizens by Big Tech and liberal media activists, and the responsibility of pastors to lead in these dark times.

Mike Gendron: Converging Events, Prophecy, and Pope Francis

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 12, 2021 | American Church, Apostacy, Bible Prophecy, Christianity, Discernment, Gospel, One world religion, Podcast | 0 |

We discuss the prophetic implications of all that is going on in the world including the economic, psychological, and spiritual impact of converging events. Mike emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to be obedient to the great commission. We also talk about the apostasy of Pope Francis and his continued departure from Romans Catholic and biblical faith

Jay Seegert: Christian Youth are Leaving the Faith; Why?

by Stand Up For The Truth | Jan 11, 2021 | American Church, Christianity, Culture & Morality, Education, Government, Podcast, Public Schools | 0 |

An alarmingly high percentage of youth are walking away from their faith today. We now know it is at much younger ages when children begin to doubt what they have learned. Many studies have been done and the evidence is clear. What are we doing wrong as Christian parents and the church in general?