Apologetics

What will the redeemed see and do before the throne of God?In this sermon on Revelation 7:9-17, Dr. Toby Holt connects Palm Sunday and Passover with John's vision of an innumerable multitude from every nation standing before God and the Lamb. He explains why salvation belongs to God, how Christ's blood makes sinners white, and why heaven's greatest joy is God's presence with His people.Questions this sermon answers:1. How does Revelation 7 fulfill the imagery of Palm Sunday?2. Who are the people in the great multitude wearing white robes?3. What does it mean to be saved from God by God?Revelation 7 assures believers that Jesus wins, His redeemed will dwell before the throne, and God will wipe away every tear.Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

Can anyone stay neutral about Jesus?No one is truly neutral about Jesus. In John 15:18-27, Jesus warns His followers that the world will hate them as it hated Him. Dr. Toby Holt explains why there is no spiritual middle ground. Because they belong to Christ, the disciples no longer belong to the world, which will treat them as it treated their Master. Holt takes apart the idea that people are born neutral "free agents"; the Bible says we are by nature turned from God until He changes our hearts. But Jesus promises the Helper, who testifies of Him.Questions this study answers:1. Is anyone spiritually neutral? No. The Bible teaches we are naturally turned from God until He changes us. Everyone is on one side or the other.2. Why does the world resist the gospel? Because believers are fundamentally different, and that difference provokes hostility. Jesus said the world hated Him first.3. What hope is there for those who face hostility? Jesus sends the Helper, the Holy Spirit, who bears witness to Christ and strengthens His people to stand."If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you." — John 15:18 (NKJV)Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

Can a skeptic become a follower of Jesus?In John 1, Nathanael scoffs, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" — until he meets Jesus. In this sermon, Dr. Toby Holt shows how Christ meets honest doubters and turns them into devoted disciples.Questions this sermon answers:1. Why was Nathanael skeptical? He doubted that the Messiah could come from lowly Nazareth. His was an honest, reasoned doubt, not mere stubbornness.2. How did Jesus win him over? By showing He already knew Nathanael — revealing a knowledge only God could have. The skeptic was convinced.3. What does this show us? That Jesus welcomes honest questions and reveals Himself to those who come. Doubt is not the end of the road to faith."Nathanael answered and said to Him, 'Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!'" — John 1:49 (NKJV)Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

Is Jesus really the only way to be saved? In Acts 4:1-13, Peter stands before the rulers who killed Jesus and makes a bold claim: there is salvation in no one else. Dr. Toby Holt explains why the name of Jesus is the one name that saves. After Peter and John healed a lame man and preached the resurrection, the authorities arrested them — yet thousands believed. Asked by what power they acted, Peter, filled with the Spirit, pointed to "Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised," and declared there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.Questions this study answers:1. Does the Bible really teach Jesus is the only way? Yes. Peter says there is salvation in no one else, "for there is no other name under heaven … by which we must be saved." The New Testament repeats this truth.2. Why was this so offensive to Peter's audience? The rulers had crucified Jesus, yet Peter told them this same Jesus was their only hope — a claim that challenged their power and pride.3. What does this mean for other religions today? Salvation is not one option among many. Christianity claims Jesus is the only Savior, which is why the message both draws people and provokes opposition. "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12 (NKJV)Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

Why do people rage against God? In Psalm 2, the nations and their rulers conspire against the Lord — a rebellion as old as the human heart. Dr. Toby Holt unpacks this psalm's picture of human defiance and God's enthroned King.The kings of the earth plot to throw off God's rule, but God in heaven is unmoved. Psalm 2 is a Messianic psalm pointing to Christ, God's appointed King, who will one day rule the nations. For now, God shows patience, calling rebels to "kiss the Son" before judgment comes. "Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him."Questions this study answers:1. Why does God "laugh" at earthly rulers? Because their rebellion against the Almighty is futile. Nothing they plot can shake His throne.2. How is this psalm both political and prophetic? It speaks to real rulers who oppose God, and points ahead to Christ, the King God has installed over all nations.3. How should we respond to God's King? By trusting and submitting to the Son rather than resisting Him. Those who take refuge in Him are blessed."Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?" — Psalm 2:1 (NKJV)Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.