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Wisdom from Above with Dr. Harlan Betz is designed to go beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God. Thousands of voices clamoring for our attention offer only earthly wisdom. What we desperately need is to listen to the one voice offering heavenly wisdom. We need to listen to God. He speaks to us through the Bible. In order to discover this wisdom, we will be digging into the Bible and discovering its truths... truths about life and death, truths about meaning and morality, truths about time and eternity. I invite you to join me in this passionate quest for wisdom from above.
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Who is the preeminent figure of Christmas? Is it Santa? No. Is it Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer? No. Is it Frosty the snowman? No. Is it Jesus? Yes! Join us was we consider the reason for the season! This Christmas episode will turn our attention to Jesus and will challenge us to make room for Jesus in our holiday and in our hearts!
William Jennings Bryan said, "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice!" You see, we make decisions and those decisions impact our destiny! There are times when we make decisions we regret, but there is a decision that you never regret. It impacts our life and the life of our children!
Wisdom from Above is launching a new study on The Secrets of Samuel. These secrets are spiritual truths and practical principles that would not be generally known apart from a study of First Samuel chapters one through seven. Everyone faces trials and troubles. The hurts and heartaches and hardships we face may be the very things that lead to incredible blessing. This first episode will reveal "The Trouble that Never Hurts Us."
We have the thrilling hope of being honored by Christ and being an honor to Christ. The key is not you; it is Who is in you. AS the Bible says, Christ in you, the hope of glory!How can we cultivate Paul’s desire to manifest the purity of Christ and to magnify the person of Christ? It is not s matter of scholarship; it is a matter of relationship. It is not a matter of human strength; it is a matter of divine strength. It is not a matter of noble ancestry; it is a matter of divine adoption! You have been bought by the blood of God the Son, you have been adopted by the grace of God the Father, and you have been indwelt by the power of God the Spirit. The power and presence of God in you—that is the key!Join us as we discover the hope of glory!.
A clear understanding of history can provide the foundation for a clear understanding of prophecy. Even so, the Apostle Paul, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, takes his readers from history (the Olympic Games) to prophecy (the judgment seat of Christ). In so doing he is taking them from the known (in their experience) to the unknown (in his explanation). Join us as we examine the nature of rewards at the judgment seat of Christ. .
Every believer has time, talents, and treasure. Every believer has promises from God, the privilege of prayer and the power of the Spirit. Every believer has the opportunity to worship God, encourage believers, and share the gospel with the lost. But he alone possesses who uses and enjoys those possiessions! Join us as we investigate Jeusus' parable about the fruit of faithfluness.
Believers in Jesus who by faith live a victorious Christian life will receive amazing rewards at the judgment Seat of Christ .In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we will investigate the last two rewards that will be given to overcomers: being a pillar in the temple and being seated with Christ.
The rewards offered to believers who overcome are amazing. Today's episode of Wisdom from Above investigates these incredible rewards: having authority over nations, shining like the morning star, being clothed in white garments, and having our name announced and our life praised by Jesus.Join me as we examine these rewards, and join me in living an overcoming life so that we will receive these rewards!
Some rarely examined truths are highlighted in this episode of Wisdom from Above. First is the two sided reward of No Second Death and the Crown of Life. Next is the Hidden Manna that is divinely produced but humanly gathered. Last is the White Stone with a new name written on it.Join us as we dig into this fascinating study of the nature of the rewards at the judgment Seat of Christ..
In our last episode, we discovered that the term "overcomer" is a reference the belever who is victorious in his or her Christian life. In this episode, we find out that the overcomer is promised the privilege of eating from the tree of life. Consequently, it is critical that we determine the meaning of the tree of life. Join us as we dig into this fascinating study.
God promises incredible rewards to the overcomer. The question is... who is the overcomer? Some say all believers are overcomer. Some say only faithful believers are overcomers. What does the Bible say? That is the key question. Join us in this episode of Wisdom from Above as we investigate the identity of the overcomer.
The Westminster catechism reminds us that the chief end of man is to enjoy God and to glorify Him forever! Paul challenges us with these words, “Do all to the glory of God!” John reminds us that God is worthy of “honor and glory and blessing” (Rev. 4:11, 5:12-14). The Psalmist cried out, “Not to us, O Lord; not to us, but to Your name be the glory!” (Psalm 115:1). The amazing thing is that God wants us to reflect His glory. God wants believers to live in such a way that they will receive the Crown of Glory! Join us as we examine this wonderful truth.
William Chatterton Dix's Christmas Carol asks this critical question: "What Child is This?" What child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping, whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? In this special Christmas episode of Wisdom From Above, we turn to Hebrews chapter one in the Bible and we will discover seven answers to the question "What Child is This?"
Merry Christmas , my dear podcast friends. I hope you have a very blessed and joyful time with loved ones this holiday season. In today's podcast, we aresus' birth, the place of Jesus with, and the nature of Jesus birth. We will also ask and answer the question, Why Bethlehem? It is my pleasure to invite you to listen to this special Christmas podcast. It is my hope that you have received the best Christmas gift ever given.
Jesus is offering crown rewards to believers. What are those crown rewards? How does a person win a crown reward? What if you win more than one crown? Will they stack up on top of one another like checkers? Those are good questions. Join me as we examine the nature of these rewards and as we focus on the crown of rejoicing.
The Panhellenic Games were the most exciting and enjoyable events of the Grecian calendar. The Games were religious festivals, but they were more. They were like a sacred festival, a national fair, a trade mart, and a national athletic competition all wrapped into one. Paul compares the believer in the Christian life to an athlete in the Games. He challenges all believers to run in such a way that they will win. He reminds believers that the prize we are running for is far mote than a perishable wreath. Join me was we discover the true nature of our rewards.
Thomas Carlyle once wrote, “He who has no vision of eternity has no hold on time.” He is exactly right! We have discovered that every believer must appear at the judgment seat of Christ. Now you ask, “Why is God going to judge believers at the bema?” A study of the Bible reveals two basic reasons for the judgment seat of Christ. First, there is the present motivation of the believer. Second, there is the future manifestation of the believer. Join me as we examine these life-impacting truths!
The Bible declares that “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” Those who are living in the light of Jesus' return will be rewarded by the warmth of Christ’s embrace, the thrill of Christ’s praise, and the blessing of Christ’s joy! Join us as we consider this Day of Reckoning!
Most people get so caught up in the affairs of this life that they fail to prepare for the next. The person who prepares for this life but not for the next is wise for a moment but a fool for eternity. Now, no one really wants to fail. No one really wants to be a fool for eternity, but very few seem to know how to prepare for eternity. Benjamin Franklin was right on target when he said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail!” Join us for this episode of Wisdom from Above where we learn how to get too Heaven and we discover that Heaven is Worth the Wait!
This episode of Wisdom from Above is all about intimacy. The requirements for experiencing this intimacy are laid out in John 15:1-11. The incredible benefits of this intimacy are also spelled out in John 15:1-11.We will discover 4 figures, 3 stages, 2 options, and 1 choice. Join me as we dig into this passage where Jesus reveals the critical importance of abiding.
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