First Naples Podcast

In Chapter 7, we see the reality of sin in the believer and the rescue of the believer from sin.

Both Paul and John believed in Hell, and they teach us that Hell is reasonable and horrible, but avoidable because of God’s grace.

The path to salvation has nothing to do with what you do, but everything to do with who you receive.

When it comes to evil and suffering, there is a problem that we need to overcome and a perspective that we need to have to trust the promise of Romans 8:28.

Today, we learn that sickness is a part of living in a shattered world, where people suffer in the shadows, but can find healing in the suffering Savior.

Baptism is important because it identifies us with Christ, illustrates our salvation, and declares the gospel.

Romans 1 gives us both clues for God’s existence and the causes for unbelief.

What would it take for you to truly believe in Jesus and surrender your life to Him?In Matthew 12, Jesus will be challenged by his skeptics, and He is going to point them to a strange sign that points back to Him as the Savior of the World.

The Cross of Jesus gives us the final word, “It is finished,” which gives us strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

In Chapter 4, we see Jonah’s rage is met by God’s response that is both painful and loving for Jonah.

In Chapter 3, we see that God can use and save anyone because He has a heart for everyone, even if we do not.

Chapter 2 shows us how God’s gracious plan gave Jonah a new perspective to get him where he needed to be.

Is there something in your life that you know God wants you to do, but you don’t want to do?Chapter one teaches us that Jonah, a prophet God’s called to go to a people he loved, had a problem that caused him to disobey and yet God pursued him by His grace even though Jonah did not deserve it.

In John 3:16, we see the greatest love story ever told: the origination, the motivation, the demonstration, the invitation, the qualification, and the ultimate glorification.

What’s on James’ heart at the end of his letter is, “How are the people? How is their relationship with God?”