The Bible Standard - Re-Discover the Truth.

Latest Episodes:

Interview: Chris Sales talks about the The Gospel Preached to Abraham Jun 19, 2026

Show notes

A Christadelphian Video:Abraham believed in the Gospel: the Bible establishes the links between his beliefs and the first century teachings of Christ and the Apostles. This reveals consistence between the old and new testament, establishing the principle themes of the Gospel -- God's kingdom on earth, ruled by an heir of Abraham and David, forever. See the worksheet here. https://originalgospelblog.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/abraham-worksheet.pdfVisit https://originalgospel.blog/ for more blogs on key Bible Subjects

Watchman Report:# The Lord's direct message to us #4 'The Identity of the Frog-like Spirits' Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

A @Christadelphians Video: 4. The three unclean froglike spirits originated in France, particularly during the French Revolution, where the rallying cry was: Liberty! Fraternity! Equality! The common people sought rulership by the principle of “human rights”, and the established political and religious authorities were overthrown. [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, bring you a truly thought-provoking and insightful exposition of one of Revelation’s most overlooked yet critical symbols: the frog-like spirits. This outstanding presentation unpacks the identity of these unclean spirits with wonderful clarity, revealing how Scripture itself points to a specific historical moment – the French Revolution – and the three enduring spirits of liberty, fraternity, and equality. Join us as we prayerfully explore the biblical framework, the fascinating connection between frogs and France, and the powerful parallels between the sixth trumpet and sixth vial. This is a revealing study that will challenge and strengthen your understanding of end-time prophecy.**📖 Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Report and the Frog-like Spirits 01:04 – Two Approaches to Understanding the Symbol 02:55 – Using the Old Testament to Unlock Revelation 04:34 – The Framework of Beasts as Kingdoms 05:51 – Frogs as a Symbol for France 07:09 – Three Frogs in French History and Mythology 09:27 – The French Revolution and the Sixth Trumpet 11:16 – The Sixth Trumpet’s Conclusion (Revelation 11:13) 13:34 – Predictions of the French Revolution by Bible Students 16:49 – Parallels Between the Sixth Trumpet and Sixth Vial 18:33 – The Frog-like Spirits and the French Revolution 19:23 – Historical Evidence: Frogs and the Revolutionary Government 21:18 – Liberty, Fraternity, Equality: The Three Spirits 21:54 – Scriptural Support: Dragon, False Prophet, Beast 25:21 – Proposition and Danger to Followers of Christ 26:08 – Conclusion and Call to Action **📖 Bible Verse Category** 📖 Isaiah 55:11 – God’s word always accomplishes its purpose 📖 Revelation 16:13-14 – Three unclean spirits like frogs 📖 Daniel 7 – The four beasts as world kingdoms 📖 Revelation 13:1 – The beast from the sea 📖 Revelation 11:13 – The great earthquake and the tenth part of the city 📖 Ezekiel 29:3 – Pharaoh as a dragon 📖 Genesis 3:1-6 – The serpent’s deceit and the pursuit of equality 📖 Philippians 2:6 – The spirit of equality (implied reference) **Tags** Watchman Report, frog like spirits, Revelation 16, Bible prophecy, French Revolution, three unclean spirits, liberty fraternity equality, sixth vial, sixth trumpet, expositional Bible study, end times symbols, Christadelphian teaching, prophetic understanding, biblical worldview, spiritual discernment We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Thought for June 18th. “EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES …” Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

Everyone believes in something. Many believe that they are part of the highest form of animal life – and that this life is all there is for them and so they live to make the most of it. Our chapter (5) in John’s letter today begins, “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.” [v.1] Here is a word picture of a precious fellowship of believers bound together in love.

Our thoughts go to Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus that John recorded in his gospel; remember what Nicodemus was told? “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” [ch.3 v.3] “Born of water” refers to baptism – to put on the name of Christ. That physical act must be accompanied by a rebirth of the mind, anew way of thinking; Paul spelt it out plainly in writing to the Ephesians, “… be renewed in the spirit of your minds… put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” [4 v.23,24]

In his Epistle John goes on to say, “this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome” [v.3] as had been the laws and rituals in keeping the laws through Moses.

Verse 4 challenges us! “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.” True faith flows out from a heart that is full of the “conviction of things not seen” [Heb 11 v.1] John writes, sure that his readers have this conviction of faith and says he “writes these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” [v.13]

That is a challenging concept of thought! “Death” becomes in a sense non-existent, as this life is completed we move into God’s time, which is time-less, it is like “the twinkling of an eye” death “has “no sting” [1 Cor. 15 v.52,55] May we all be treading with ever surer steps on the narrow way because we have been truly “born of God” and “God protects him and the evil does not touch him” [v.18]. Furthermore, “we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ” [v.20] for we truly have “been born of God.” [v.1]

Thought for June 17th. “THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE” Jun 17, 2026

Show notes

The letters of John, in his old age, “the disciple whom Jesus loved” [John 21 v.7,20] are fruitful of a range of heart-warming meditations. John writes, “… let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God” [ch.4 v.7]

What is it to “know” God? It is to have a true ongoing spiritual relationship with him, it is a “spiritual marriage” through fully loving and developing a ‘knowing’ relationship with his Son. A true intellectual understanding is the essential foundation for this – but it is only the foundation: we must ‘build upon’ that foundation, having made sure it is not a faulty foundation. Jesus is our “mediator” – he is not God, in a very real sense he represents God (John 14 v.8-10) , remember Paul’s words to Timothy (1st Epistle ch. 2 v.5).

John then makes another vital point, “anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” [v.8,9] God initiated the true spirit of love – but today ‘love’ is a much misused word.

“In Christ, God was reconciling the world unto himself,” Paul told the Corinthians (2nd. Ep.5 v.19]. Late in the 1st Century this ‘reconciling’ was already being distorted. John, in his old age, wrote to warn them that “many false prophets have gone out …” [4 v.1] and succeeding centuries saw the situation go from bad to worse. What a blessing it was when God’s word could be printed and made widely available, now we each can read and get the full sense of what God inspired the disciples, the prophets and others to write. The onus is on us to read it – and allow the words to ‘live’ in our minds and influence all our thoughts.

Our Judges chapter contained a terrible example of a world without the influence of God – and today’s world is just that. This world will soon, maybe very soon, face God’s judgements. Let us all “abide in love … there is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear.” [v.16,18]. So as this world really experiences God’s judgements, we will have “no fear”! This is a most challenging concept! Recall what we read in Peter last week, “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” [1 Pet. 3 v. 13,14]

Watchman Report: The Lord's direct message to us #3 'The Frog like Spirits' Jun 17, 2026

Show notes

A @Christadelphians Video: 3. Revelation warns us to watch out for the unclean froglike spirits which gather the nations to Armageddon. “Spirits” in the Bible refer to teachings. These are lying, deceitful teachings which only bring corruption.[Inspiring] Thought-provoking and wonderfully expositional, this Watchman Report presents Part 3 of 'The Lord's Direct Message to Us', focusing on the startling symbol of 'The Frog-like Spirits' from Revelation 16. We explore the drying up of the Euphrates, its historical fulfilment in the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and how this sets the stage for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. This outstanding and revealing study uncovers the hidden danger of unclean teachings that could cause us to lose our garments and be found ashamed at His coming. Using insightful Old Testament links—from the plague of frogs in Exodus, to the lying spirit in 2 Chronicles, and the tragic nakedness in Genesis—we see what we must watch out for in our generation. If you seek a serious, Scripture-based understanding of end-time prophecy and the battle of Armageddon, this video is for you.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction to the Watchman Report00:19 - The Sixth Vial and the River Euphrates01:41 - Unlocking the Symbol: Isaiah and the Ottoman Empire05:49 - The Return to Jerusalem (1917)06:57 - The Lord's Warning: Watch, or Be Found Naked09:39 - The Three Unclean Spirits Like Frogs10:42 - What Do 'Spirits' Mean in Scripture?12:40 - The Temple Guard and the Danger of Losing Our Garments14:10 - Old Testament Background #1: Exodus 8 (The Plague of Frogs)17:02 - Old Testament Background #2: 2 Chronicles 18 (The Lying Spirit)20:21 - Old Testament Background #3: Genesis 3 (Nakedness and Shame)22:26 - Why This Symbol Matters for Our Generation22:47 - Conclusion and Next Video Preview**Bible Verse Category:**📖 Revelation 16:12-16📖 Isaiah 8:7📖 Revelation 3:1-4 (Sardis)📖 Revelation 3:17-18 (Laodicea)📖 1 John 4:1-3📖 Exodus 8:1-14📖 Psalm 78:45📖 2 Chronicles 18:18-22📖 Genesis 3:7-10📖 2 Corinthians 11:2-3**Tags:** Bible prophecy, Revelation 16 explained, sixth vial, froglike spirits, unclean spirits, Euphrates drying up, Ottoman Empire prophecy, battle of Armageddon, return of Jesus Christ, watching and waiting, garments of righteousness, Christadelphian teaching, Watchman Report, expositional Bible study, end times signs, Book of Revelation symbols, prophetic warning, Israel in prophecy, 2 Chronicles 18, plague of frogs exodus, spiritual nakednessWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Watchman Report:# The Lord's direct message to us #2 'The Battle of Armageddon' Jun 16, 2026

Show notes

A @Christadelphians Video: 2. The Book of Revelation contains the prophecy about the Battle of Armageddon. It will be a time when the world is gathered together in a great battle against Israel. This battle is also described in other parts of the Bible: Joel 3, Zechariah 14 and Ezekiel 38. This will also be the time when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to earth. [Inspiring] **Thought-provoking, insightful, and wonderfully expositional** – this second instalment of *The Lord’s direct message to us* dives deep into one of Scripture’s most dramatic prophecies: **The Battle of Armageddon**. We continue our journey through Revelation, uncovering the Lord Jesus Christ’s own words to our generation. With a revealing look at the sixth vial (Revelation 16:12–16) and its connection to Joel, Zechariah, and Ezekiel, we see how the gathering of nations, the return of Christ, and the judgment of the world are powerfully woven together. This is an outstanding study for anyone seeking clarity on end-time events from a faithful, Scripture-centred perspective.### 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Reports 00:21 – The Lord’s message for our generation 00:51 – The sixth vial and Revelation 16:12–16 01:38 – Christ speaks directly to us (Revelation 16:15) 02:04 – The nations gathered for the great day of God Almighty 02:55 – The keyword ‘gathered’ and the meaning of Armageddon 03:52 – Unpacking ‘Armageddon’: a heap of sheaves in a valley for judgment 05:15 – Key clues to identify the battle 05:52 – The same battle in the Old Testament prophets 06:24 – Example 1: Joel chapter 3 08:15 – Why this prophecy is for our generation (the return to Jerusalem) 09:28 – Example 2: Zechariah chapter 14 10:42 – The Lord’s feet on the Mount of Olives 11:34 – Example 3: Ezekiel chapter 38 13:52 – Signs that this battle is near – in our generation 14:56 – Conclusion: Being ready and watching for Christ’s return 15:45 – Next video preview 15:54 – Closing remarks and call to action ### 📖 Bible Verse Categories - 📖 Revelation 16:12–16 – The sixth vial and the gathering to Armageddon - 📖 Revelation 16:15 – Christ’s direct warning to watch - 📖 Joel 3:2, 12–14 – All nations gathered to the valley of Jehoshaphat for judgment - 📖 Zechariah 14:2–4 – The day of the Lord and the Mount of Olives - 📖 Ezekiel 38:8, 13–22 – The latter‑day invasion of the mountains of Israel ### Tags Watchman Report, Battle of Armageddon, Revelation 16, sixth vial, return of Christ, end times prophecy, Joel 3, Zechariah 14, Ezekiel 38, Israel in prophecy, 1948, 1967, Six Day War, day of the Lord, judgment of the nations, threshing, Armageddon meaning, Bible study, prophetic exposition, Christadelphian, last days, watching for JesusWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Thought for June 16th. “EVEN YOUTHS SHALL FAINT” Jun 16, 2026

Show notes

It is being said that this is a world for young people: meaning that the young people are growing up in a much different world and are being trained to cope with and make use of all the technological wonders of the 21st Century. Never before has the world changed so much in one generation. But most young people are living for the here and now. The attitude of most is – what experience is it possible to have this month, this year – and maybe, next year? We read in the book of Judges today of those living with the thought of what they could achieve now when “everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” [17 v.6] with the spirit that might was right as illustrated in Ch. 18 v.21-26.

The reading in Isaiah 40 was such a contrast! But there was one part that wasn’t, v.6-8, where we read, “All flesh is grass and all its beauty is like the flower of the field, The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass.” Then in v. 30 are words which particularly caught our eyes, “even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted” Why is this? Because their “way is hidden from the LORD”, they do not want to live in the sight of God, many are not even sure there is a God! Some do not want to believe he exists!!

But the wonderfully positive things that are written in this chapter arrested our attention – that God “gives power to the faint and to him who has no might he increases strength … they that wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” [v.29,31]

When will this happen? Verse 10 & 11 tell us, “Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm (Jesus) rules for him; and his recompense is before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” In one sense we are all young in the sight of God so we finish our thoughts with an apt quote from today’s N.T. reading, “little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.” [1 John 2 v.28]

Watchman Report: The Lord's direct message to us #1 'Introduction to Revelation!' with Bible Student / author Luke Foley Jun 15, 2026

Show notes

A @Christadelphians Video: Description: 1. The Book of Revelation is Christ’s special message to our generation. It is a prophecy which tells us of major events from AD96 in the apostle John’s time - leading up to the coming of the Kingdom of God. [Inspiring] **An outstanding and thought-provoking introduction to the book of Revelation!** We embark on a wonderful, expositional journey to uncover the Lord’s direct message for our generation. This revealing and insightful presentation explores how God has provided prophetic encouragement for every age – from Adam to the apostles – and how the book of Revelation specifically bridges the gap from John’s day all the way to the second coming of Christ. We examine the fascinating structure of seals, trumpets, and vials, showing how believers throughout history have located themselves in God’s unfolding purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether Revelation speaks to *our* time, this video will transform your understanding. Prepare to be inspired as we discover how to be not just servants, but friends of Christ.### 📖 Bible Verse Categories📖 Amos 3:7 – God reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets 📖 John 15:15 – No longer servants, but friends 📖 Daniel 11 – Prophecy for the intertestamental period 📖 Revelation 1:1 – Things which must shortly come to pass 📖 Revelation 1:19 – Things present and things hereafter 📖 Revelation (seals, trumpets, vials) – The structure spanning to Christ’s return ### 📝 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to the Watchman Report 00:20 – The Lord’s Message for Our Generation 01:25 – Servants and Friends of Christ (John 15) 02:09 – Revelation for Every Generation (Amos 3:7) 02:54 – A Timeline of Divine Revelation 04:05 – The 400-Year Gap and Daniel’s Prophecy 05:41 – Revelation Fills the Gap for Our Time 06:27 – Understanding Revelation as Prophecy 07:29 – The Structure of Seals, Trumpets and Vials 08:55 – Early Church Understanding (c. 280 AD) 09:36 – Revelation Spans from John to Christ’s Return 10:21 – Looking Ahead to the Sixth Vial 10:41 – Conclusion and Call to Action ### 🔍 Tags Watchman Report, Revelation, Bible prophecy, Christadelphian, end times, book of Revelation, seals trumpets vials, second coming, prophetic timeline, Jesus Christ, biblical exposition, faith encouragement, scriptural study, God’s plan, Bible teaching, Christian prophecy, last daysWe are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

Thought for June 15th. “WHERE IS THE PROMISE …?” Jun 15, 2026

Show notes

Today we read the final chapter of Peter’s final message before he died. He was martyred, as Jesus said he would be (John 21 v.18,19) but where is not known. Catholic’s claim it happened in Rome, but there is no real evidence he ever went there, it was a story the church invented much later. St. Peters Church in Rome only began to be built in AD 320. It is much more likely that Peter died in Jerusalem.

Peter’s final verses are written to warn believers about scoffers and the chaos of “the last days.” His words about the last days were very apt as a warning about the fate that Jerusalem was to suffer. That was their first application, and the zealot Jews defending the city were scoffing about the promise of his return; 40 years had passed, only the elderly would remember Jesus in person.

Now note what Peter is inspired to write! “Do not overlook this fact beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” [Ch.3 v.8], surely a reference to Psalm 90 v.4. Peter wrote that scoffers would ridicule those who believed in Christ’s return, saying, “Where is the promise of his coming?” This is followed by the prediction that at that time people will be saying, “all things are continuing as they were from the beginning” [v.4] We see this as a reference to the belief in evolution, that there is no Creator – noting the Psalms also speak of those who say “there is no God” (Psalms 14 v.1; 53 v.1].

Peter says that people will “deliberately overlook” [v.5] the fact of the destruction God brought about in Noah’s time. Just as God acted to punish ungodliness then, he will do so again. Do we understand verse10? “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved … “ to be followed by a “new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” [v.13]

As we have seen in Isaiah. reference to “heavens” can symbolises rulers, those whom people look up to! All human governments are going to panic and fail. “But according to his promise we are waiting for the new heavens” [v.13]. “Beloved, since you are waiting for these”, writes Peter, “be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” [v.14] Let us believe his promise, it is the only hope, but it is a sure hope, for our godless world.

Thought for June 14th. “FOR IF GOD DID NOT SPARE …” Jun 14, 2026

Show notes

Peter’s 2nd Epistle, of which we read the first 2 chapters, is extremely challenging because it relates in several ways to the excessively ungodly atmosphere in which we live. But first, we were fascinated by lessons in our O T readings. Samson upset his parents because he “saw one of the daughters of the Philistines” and said to them” get her for me as my wife.” His parents objected, but he insisted; then comes the comment, “His father and mother did not know it was from the LORD, for he was seeking an opportunity against the Philistines” [Judges 14 v.1-4]

We perceive from this that God does not overrule human freewill; what he does is to weave it into his ongoing purpose in his oversight of human affairs especially those of his chosen people. We perceive the same principle in the life of Hezekiah that Isaiah writes about [ch.38]. The LORD told him to “set your house in order, for you shall die … Hezekiah wept bitterly” [v.1,2] and the LORD heeded his prayers, but the son that succeeded him, born during the 15 years added to his life, was a disaster, but the nation had not appreciated the blessings of Hezekiah’s reign and the deliverance we read about yesterday, they ‘deserved’ a bad king..

In 2nd Peter we see that those in special service before God can, on occasion, be described as “angels” In Matt. 11 v.10, John the Baptist is described as a “messenger” but in Gk the word is ‘aggelos’. This word is used by Peter (2 v.4) saying “for if God did not spare the angels that sinned” referring, we conclude to some of the Levites who had the privilege of serving in the Tabernacle, see Numbers 16.

Also in Heb. 2 v.2, “the message declared by angels (‘aggelos’)” is most likely a way of describing human prophets such as Isaiah, who declared God’s message.

Peter contrasts the judgement on “the angels that sinned” with the deliverance of Noah and Lot because of their righteousness (v.5-8) He then makes the point that there will be no sparing by God of believers who become sinful in Peter’s day. “There will be false teachers among you … and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed” [2 v.1,2] Peter is very blunt about those who “have hearts trained in greed … forsaking the right way.” [v.14,15] Let us hold fast to the right way – so that God will spare us from his judgements that will surely come on this godless world (see ch. 3) Let us live “lives of holiness and godliness” [3 v.11]

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Bible Standard – Re-Discover the Truth.

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected