The Gospel of IV:Twenty

In this podcast episode, Kushman argues that the battle between flesh and Spirit traces back to Eden, where the serpent’s deception introduced self-reliance and religious legalism in contrast to God’s finished work and promise. He illustrates the recurring conflict between works of the flesh and faith in God’s promise, insisting that righteousness and eternal life come by grace through faith alone in Christ. Kushman urges believers to walk in the Spirit, reject legalism and secret-knowledge r...

In this podcast episode, Kushman uses 1 Chronicles 7 to show how Ephraim's genealogy points to Christ, salvation, and spiritual preservation. He highlights his line, the loss of his sons, and Sherah building fortified cities as symbols of tragedy turning into an enduring legacy, then connects these themes to the Godhead, Christ's priesthood, and how believers are eternally secured in Christ. Kushman's message ends by emphasizing that Christ is the better priest and guarantor of the New Testam...

In this podcast episode, Kushman shows how Jesus builds His one universal church on the revelation that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God, calling those into a new heavenly citizenship rather than a man-made religious system. He traces the start of the church on Pentecost, showing how the Holy Spirit united Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles through faith in Christ. Kushman explains that baptism is being joined to Christ by the Spirit through faith, and that He is the head of the church...

In this podcast episode, Kushman frames the Sabbath not as a restrictive set of legalistic rituals, but as a divine gift designed for human restoration and a testament to God's continuous provision. He exposes how the Pharisees weaponized the law against Jesus’ disciples and a man with a withered hand, and how Jesus ultimately reasserted His authority as the Lord of the Sabbath. Kushman concludes that through faith in Christ, believers enter a permanent, daily rest where they cease from striv...

In this podcast episode, Kushman argues that obedient faith is more important than outward religious performance, using Saul’s disobedience in 1 Samuel as the main example. He explains how Saul repeatedly tried to justify himself with sacrifices, excuses, and public image while rejecting God’s word, and contrasts this with obedience shown through trust in God. Ultimately, Kushman teaches that obedience stems from faith in Christ’s perfect obedience and the work of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing...