Bible Reading Today

It is not an overstatement to say that if you have faith in God, you have the key to receiving everything you need from Him. Want to learn more? Listen to today's podcast and learn, "What Happens When We Live by Faith?"

The Apostle Paul seems to open every epistle with the same phrase: "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Is this just a "zipper prayer" or is something more being said? Find out in today's study from Philemon 3.

Have you ever wondered what is meant by that mysterious verse in 1 Corinthians 15 that seems to refer to people being "baptized for the dead"? Listen today to hear a discussion of this puzzling piece of Scripture.

God's way of changing society doesn't always match our expectations. Listen today for a discussion of the Christian way of dealing with societal change.

If you could share a message with the world today, what would you say? Could it be that your message and God's message wouldn't match up? Listen today as we find God's message for the world in Acts 17:22-31.

When we look around at our world today, discouragement abounds, and we wonder if peace can be found anywhere. Listen today and learn the importance of looking up rather than looking around.

Join us today for our concluding episode in this series. Our study comes from Romans 11:25-36.

Someone has said that when interpreting Scripture, "If plain sense, makes good sense, seek no other sense." We'll need that insight today as we discussion the intersection of Romans 9 and Romans 11:11-24.

Could it be that when we think about the matter of God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility, we think about things wrongly because we start our reasoning from the wrong point of view? Listen today for a discussion of the matter from Romans 11:1-10.

The Sovereign work of God is to create faith in the hearts of those who will be saved. How does He do this? And how do Man's choices come in? Listen today for a discussion of this important truth from Romans 10:14-21.

The intersection between God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility it Faith. Listen today for a discussion of how this comes together.

How do God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility intersect? Join us today for an explanation of the paradoxical truth about this matter.

Is God just in His dealings with Man? Does He do an injustice by condemning some, while saving others? Find out today as we reflect on Romans 9:19-29.

The Apostle Paul's discussion of the intersection between God's choices and Man's begins with a stubborn insistence on the fact of God's sovereign choice of those who will be saved. Listen today as we discuss this foundational truth in our studies.

Many people are confused about the intersection of God's sovereignty and Man's responsibility. Admittedly, the subject is sticky! But in Romans 9-11 we find three chapters of the Bible dealing directly with the issue. Join us as we begin a new study, Sovereignty and Responsibility.

I once heard someone say, "I absolutely refuse to gratify the devil by becoming discouraged!" Everyone faces discouragement in this life. How do God's people handle it when this temptation comes? Listen today to find the weapon to use against discouragement.

Can anyone or anything compare favorably to the incomparable God? Listen today as Isaiah suggests three contenders.

Not surprisingly, God has some very definite things to say to the Nations of planet earth. Listen today and hear God's words to all who exalt themselves against Him.

Who or what is greatest? Man thinks that Nature, Human Wisdom, and Nations are greatest. But what is God's opinion? Find out today as we listen to God speak about Who or What is Greatest through Isaiah 40:12-17.

The picture of God we are given in these verses is meant to encourage the heart of a believer who is struggling with all that is going on around him. Need some encouragement today? "Behold your God!" in today's lesson.

God knows our weaknesses and for this reason is not ashamed to "double sign" His promises to His people. In Isaiah 40:6-8 God "double signed" the promise the of His appearance for our comfort, as we see in today's study.

God speaks three words of comfort for His people today through three words of comfort He gave His people yesterday. Are you in need of comfort from the Lord today? Let Him speak to you through Isaiah 40:1-5, today's study.

One of the most effective tactics Satan uses against believers is intimidation. This is nothing new as we'll see in today's study, and we'll also see that there is a time-tested means for believers to fight against this fiery dart of the Devil. Listen in today and learn how to respond to intimidation.

What is the Christian's responsibility toward world history? Do our choices somehow advance or retard God's plan for the world? Join us for a study from Esther 4 today to find answers to these questions.

Should we pray to the Holy Spirit? It's an often asked question. Find an answer today in our study from Luke 11:1-2.

Are Science and the Bible at war? Can Christians appreciate the insights of Science while faithfully receiving the Bible's answers to the "Big Questions" all men have? Today's study suggests an answer.

What comes next? Many people wonder if there is really life after death. Jesus gives us authoritative answers to our questions about the afterlife in today's study.

We all fail the Lord in many ways, because we are not as strong as we think we are. How does Jesus feel about that? Join us today for a word of comfort as we study Peter's Failure and Ours.

Everyone suffers temptation. Isn't it comforting to know that even the Lord Jesus faced temptation? How did He escape its grip? Listen today to learn the answer.

There is an urgent question confronting each man and woman in our world. Do you know what it is? Find out today in our study from Jesus' words in Luke 13.

Our study in Foundational Truth has taken us through seven themes of Scripture essential for helping us understand the Bible as we read and mediate on its pages. Today, we'll review each theme and suggest a practical way to put this knowledge to work in daily Bible reading.

What does the Bible mean when it speaks of man's "heart"? How important is it for us to understand what it's talking about? Find out today in Lesson 7 - "The Heart".

What is meant by "Faith" and why is it essential to understanding the Bible? Find out on today's episode of Bible Reading Today.

No matter how dark, chaotic and violent life becomes on planet earth, God always preserves a godly remnant of people through whom His ultimate purpose of redemption and restoration will be fulfilled. Listen to today's discussion of grace to learn more.

The Bible teaches that there are two lines of humanity on earth, two kingdoms in perpetual conflict in every generation. Listen today to learn how this situation came about, and how it will eventually be resolved.

Many in our day feel that speaking of sin and judgment is too negative and that we would be better off preaching only a gospel of God's love. But that is impossible. Find out why by listening to today's podcast.

Is man simply another kind of animal, or is there something different about him? Listen today to learn that man is not only a natural being, but a supernatural being as well.

Why did God create the universe we live in? What was His purpose in Creation? Find out today as we begin our new study: Foundational Truths.

The foundation of our assurance could not be more firmly established in Scripture. That foundation is the love of God. Because He loves us, He will never permit anything in heaven or earth to drive a wedge between Himself and the one He loves. Listen today as we unpack the greatest text of Scripture dealing with our assurance.

Though believers are assured of final salvation at Christ's return, we are not exempt from the experience of suffering as we wait for His coming. Today, we'll find four encouraging thoughts to keep in mind as we pass through the fellowship of suffering for Jesus' sake.

Today, we'll examine three evidences believers can notice in their lives, proving that they have in fact entered into a new life in Christ.

The presence of the Holy Spirit indwelling those who believe makes all the difference. Find out about that in today's study.

Today we begin looking into one of the most valued chapters in the whole Bible: Romans 8. The wonders of Romans 8 build to a crescendo and finish in the greatest statement of security in the entire Bible. But, you'll never feel you've reached that summit unless you begin your journey in the right place. Join us today to discover the right starting place on the journey to assurance.

The struggle against sin in believer's lives is real, and can almost drive the sincere follower of Christ to despair. Far from doubting our salvation, this fact lead us to seek further help from the Lord. Listen in today to hear an explanation of this truth.

If the Law of God no longer condemns those who have believed, and the Law could never save anyone anyway - what use is the Law? Do Christians need to make any use of it at all, given our secure position in Christ? Let's look at this matter in today's lesson.

If believers are truly released from the Law's power to condemn, why do we still suffer conscience's conviction when we sin? Does an aroused conscience mean that we are not truly saved? Find the answers in today's lesson.

We contend that those who are in Christ are no longer subject to the Law. If that is true, where does that leave the Law? Is there no place for living righteously as Christians as the Law demands? We begin looking at this question in today's lesson.

Some people mistakenly think that having become a Christian, they should no longer have a struggle against sin. The idea that Christians can live in constant victory over sin without a struggle is one of the great lies of Satan and results in insecurity of heart and mind in many who genuinely belong to Christ. Today, we take a slight detour to discuss the believer's daily struggle against sin.

God's grace saves us and keeps us saved, and that is a wonderful truth. But not everyone sees the wonder. Some object that this doctrine will cause believers to plunge even more deeply into sin. Is there an answer to this objection? Listen in today to find the answers.

All who are in Adam are condemned to death. But all who are in Christ, have eternal life. On what principle are these things true? Listen in today to discover the answer.

Romans 5 tells us that we have a sure and certain hope of eternal life if we have put our faith in Jesus. How can this be? And how can we be sure that this is true? Join us again today for another study in assurance of salvation.

Do you realize that everyone who has put their faith in Jesus is already counted by God as one who will share His glory in eternity? There is no uncertainty about it. Hear God's word on the matter today in Romans 5:1-2.

Because salvation is based on Jesus' righteousness and work on behalf of those who believe, we need never wonder if we've done enough to be accepted by God. Today's lesson shows from the example of Abraham that salvation by grace through faith is all anyone needs to be accepted by God.

Does it really make no difference if a man has a Bible or doesn't as far as God is concerned? It does make a difference, but the difference it makes may surprise you. Listen today to find out a key thing to know concerning assurance of salvation.

Some people have been given more insight into the things of God than others. Does this put them in a special category with God? Does having a Bible certainly lead to salvation? Today we'll look at the testimony of Romans 2 about this matter and discover that both the man with a Bible and the man who has no Bible are equally accountable for their sins before God.

God holds all men everywhere accountable for their rebellion against Him. But is it fair for God to do this to men who don't have God's Word? The pathway to assurance of salvation runs through an understanding of the need for salvation and Romans makes clear that all men everywhere need that gift.

Receiving assurance of salvation is a common struggle for many believers. This lesson introduces a multi-lesson study in the matter of Assurance from Romans.

What does it mean to "Follow hard after God"? Listen to today's episode and discover the poetry of life with our Creator.

Psalm 1 presents us with two alternate ways of life, but only one endures.