CT 231 - Dealing with Difficulty according to James and Peter

This week on Consider This, Ryan Vincent joins us as we explore the grief and hope of Lamentations, the extraordinary visions of Ezekiel, and some of the most mysterious imagery in Revelation. Why did Israel mourn the destruction of Jerusalem? How does Ezekiel help us understand Revelation? Who are the woman, dragon, and beasts of Revelation 12–13? What do 666, the mark of the beast, and Armageddon really mean? Through it all, we discover a central message of Revelation: Jesus has conquered evil, and his people are called to remain faithful—even unto death.

Ep. 234 - Understanding the Book of Revelation In this episode, Justin is joined by Jim Johnson to take a deeper look at why Jim is so passionate about the book, how to read it well, and specifically what Revelation 6-11 is trying to say. Enjoy the episode! Resources for Further Study: -Revelation’s Rhapsody by Robert Lowry -Shane J Wood’s “Dragons, John and Every Grain of Sand,” “Thinning the Veil,” and “Between Two Trees” -Michael Gorman’s “Reading Revelation Responsibly” -Sunnybrook’s Revelation Study - https://sunnybrookcc.org/media/teaching-archive -Accompanying Booklet with Book List: https://clovermedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/b12c80c9d4/attachments/Revelation_Booklet_2024_.pdf -Shane J Wood Lectures on Revelation - https://www.shanejwood.com/the-book-of-revelation/

This week on Consider This, Justin is joined by Ryan Vincent to explore Jude, Revelation 1–5, and Jeremiah 19–36. Together, they discuss what it means to contend for the faith, Christ’s victory over Satan, and how to properly understand the often-misinterpreted book of Revelation. They also examine Jeremiah’s struggles as a prophet, God’s justice and judgment, and how God’s love and righteousness work together. Join us as we discover how these powerful passages point us to Jesus, encourage us to remain faithful, and remind us of God's ultimate victory! Resources for Further Study: -Sunnybrook’s Revelation Study - https://sunnybrookcc.org/media/teaching-archive -Accompanying Booklet with Book List: https://clovermedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/b12c80c9d4/attachments/Revelation_Booklet_2024_.pdf -Shane J Wood Lectures on Revelation - https://www.shanejwood.com/the-book-of-revelation/

This week on Consider This, Justin is joined by Drew Moss and Rachel Ritchie to explore 1–3 John and Jeremiah. Together, they tackle big questions about salvation, assurance, sin, obedience, the antichrist, and what it really means that “God is love.” They also dive into Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry, God’s judgment against sin, and the hope of redemption found in Jesus. Join us as we discover how God's love, justice, and faithfulness are revealed throughout Scripture!

What does it look like to live faithfully in a culture that increasingly rejects biblical values? Does baptism save us? How should Christians respond to suffering, rejection, and false teaching? In this episode of Consider This, Justin and Ryan Vincent explore these questions and more as they unpack Isaiah and the letters of 1 and 2 Peter. They discuss biblical marriage, Christian hospitality, evangelism, the reliability of Scripture, the dangers of abandoning the faith, and the promise of Christ’s return. Plus, they explore some of Isaiah’s most powerful prophecies and how they point us to Jesus and the hope of his coming kingdom.

How can Christians consider trials a joy? Does God withhold answers to prayers when we lack faith? What’s the difference between trials and temptations? And does James’ emphasis on good works contradict Paul’s teaching on salvation by grace through faith? In this episode of Consider This, Justin and Drew Moss explore these questions and more as they unpack the books of James and 1 Peter. They discuss overcoming temptation, controlling the tongue, avoiding favoritism, living as strangers in this world, and maintaining an eternal perspective through suffering. Plus, they explore the historical context of Isaiah and how its prophecies point us to Jesus.

(TO POST Sept. 24) Ep. 229 — Hebrews and Losing Salvation Justin sits down with Ryan Vincent and Drew Moss to tackle some of the biggest questions in Hebrews and Isaiah. Can Christians drift away from faith—or even lose salvation? What does Hebrews mean by moving from spiritual milk to solid food? Why does Hebrews present such a high view of Jesus? Then the conversation turns to Isaiah: why some call it the “Fifth Gospel,” how to understand prophecy and double fulfillment, and what Isaiah’s unforgettable throne-room encounter teaches us about seeing God clearly and answering His call.

Justin sits down with Jim Johnson to finish Hebrews and continue through Isaiah. They unpack Jesus as both the perfect High Priest and the once-for-all sacrifice, wrestle with Hebrews’ warnings about deliberate sin and falling away, explore what it means that faith is the “proof of what is not seen,” and highlight some surprising heroes of Hebrews 11. Then it’s into Isaiah: spiritual drift, Egypt and Assyria becoming God’s people, Isaiah walking around naked, “eat, drink, and be merry,.

Ryan Vincent joins Justin in the studio to wrestle with Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and the closing chapters of Acts. We talk about how to read Ecclesiastes without slipping into nihilism, what it means that life is “vapor,” why we should still enjoy God’s gifts, and how the book ultimately points us toward fearing God. We also discuss the purpose of Song of Songs, baptism and forgiveness in Acts 22, Paul’s Roman citizenship, “The Way,” and whether Acts was ever meant to have a third volume.

Scot Irwin and Jim Johnson join Justin Ebert on Consider This as we finish Proverbs, wrestle with the tension and wisdom of Ecclesiastes, and dig into Acts 18–21. We talk Proverbs 31, how to read Ecclesiastes well, the meaning of “vapor,” and whether or not people should get rebaptised.