The Problem With Hero Worship in the Church

Starting with a rebuke from John the Baptist, Bob reviews Biblical commands about placing our trust in God rather than putting our human leaders on too high a pedestal.

Why Accepting Christ is More Than Mere Belief

Bob shows from Scripture how accepting Jesus is not mere intellectual belief but a response to the Spirit of God who makes Christ known.

What Does it Mean to Be Born Again?

Bob expounds upon the first conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus and the words "You must be born again." He then goes to other Scripture on the subject talking about our relationship with the Holy Spirit and the promise of a future resurrection in heaven.

The Presence of God in the Temples of Israel

Description: Bob traces the history of God's temples from the time of Solomon to the rebuilding after Jews returned from Babylon to the expansion under King Herod.

Jesus' First Public Miracle

Bob discusses the implications of Jesus changing water into wine and then goes on to take additional Bible questions from listeners.

Bob addresses several questions related to John the Baptist

Was he Elijah returned? Why was Jesus baptized by John when Jesus had no sin to repent of? Does ancient history outside the New Testament corroborate the existence of John? Was John part of the Essene community?

Are There Occasions For Christians to Speak More Forcefully?

While emphasizing friendliness and gentleness as a general rule in evangelism, Bob nevertheless points out the occasional exception to the rule called “tough love.”

The Languages of the Bible

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew.

Jesus: Incarnation in New Testament, Pre-Incarnation in Old Testament

Bob explores the famous opening to John's gospel where Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, is called "the WORD of God." Bob also expounds upon similar terminology in Old Testament divine encounters.

Does the Idea of Life on Other Worlds Go Along With the Bible?

Bob answers a question about the possibility of life on other planets and how that would relate to biblical truth. Also: Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?-Why are there churches who reject biblical teaching?