Stay ConnectedPastor Chad Warren and guest Take and Read the Bible to discuss what it says.
When you think about the profound influence that the Bible has had on the world, and the way that it has shaped our culture, whether you’re a follower of Christ or not, it’s probably a good idea that you know what it says. This podcast is about Taking and Reading the Bible.
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Season 6, Episode 18 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Marshall examine Titus 1:5-9, unpacking Paul’s instructions for appointing elders in every town and the essential character qualifications—above reproach, faithful in marriage and family, hospitable, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined—while holding firmly to sound doctrine to instruct and rebuke.
Season 6, Episode 17 | Pastor Chad and Mary Cathryne discuss Titus 1:1-4, as Paul identifies himself as a servant of God and apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that accords with godliness, rooted in the hope of eternal life promised by the God who never lies before the ages began and now manifested through entrusted preaching.
Season 6, Episode 16 | Pastor Chad and Linnea Morris wrap up their study of 1 Timothy with 6:17-21, instructing the rich to reject haughtiness and misplaced hope in uncertain wealth, instead trusting God who richly supplies everything for enjoyment while being generous and rich in good works to store up true treasure, and charging Timothy to guard the entrusted deposit of sound doctrine against irreverent babble and false knowledge.
Season 6, Episode 15 | Pastor Chad welcomes Parker Smith to discuss 1 Timothy 6:11-16, charging the man of God to flee unrighteous cravings and controversies while pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness, fighting the good fight of faith, and keeping the commandment unstained until Christ's appearing, all in light of God's sovereign glory.
The two books mentioned:
The Things of Earth by Joe RigneyThe Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs
Season 6, Episode 14 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Marshall discuss 1 Timothy 6:1-10, addressing how bondservants should honor their masters, warnings against false teachers driven by conceit and controversy, and the great gain of godliness paired with contentment versus the dangers of craving riches.
Season 6, Episode 13 | Video returns as Pastor Chad and Kert Prater discuss 1 Timothy 5:17-25. Together, they highlight double honor for elders who labor in preaching and teaching, protecting elders from unsubstantiated charges while publicly rebuking persistent sin, avoiding hasty ordination or partiality, and keeping oneself pure while observing that both sins and good works eventually become evident.
Season 6, Episode 12 | Pastor Chad and Pastor Chazz discuss 1 Timothy 5:9-25, addressing the enrollment of widows, warnings for younger widows, family responsibilities, honoring faithful elders, handling accusations, and the call to purity in life and doctrine.
Season 6, Episode 11 | Pastor Chad and Shane Oehler discuss 1 Timothy 5:1-8, focusing on treating church members like family with respect and purity, honoring true widows, and the responsibility of families to care for their own to avoid burdening the church.
Season 6, Episode 10 | Pastor Chad reconnects with Linnea Morris to unpack 1 Timothy 4:6-16, emphasizing godly training's eternal value over physical, sound doctrine nourishment, dismissing profane tales, and striving in hope for the universal Savior.
Season 6, Episode 9 | Pastor Chad sits down with his daughter Jayne to explore 1 Timothy 4:1-5, highlighting the Spirit's warning of departing from faith through deceitful spirits and demonic teachings, false restrictions on marriage and foods, and the goodness of God's creation when received with thanksgiving and prayer.
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