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For over 30 years, Beth Jones and The Basics With Beth outreach has been committed to teaching the Bible basics to new believers and seasoned Christians, to equip them with a strong faith foundation and the tools they need to teach others and make disciples.
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Can you make a difference with your life? Can you serve the Lord effectively? You definitely can!
In fact, the reason we’re still on planet earth and the reason we don’t go straight to heaven the minute we get saved... is that we have a job to do! We have a Great Commission to fulfill! There are lost people to reach. There are disciples to make!
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Way too many Christians are letting the devil eat their lunch and that was never God’s plan. It’s more important than ever that you know what the Bible says about who you are in Christ -- and how to use the weapons and authority Jesus has given us as believers in Him.
God’s already delivered us from the power of darkness (Colossians 1:13) -- all we have to do is resist and enforce Satan’s defeat. Today, I’ll show you exactly how to do it from the best instruction manual ever written...the Bible!
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If you’re ready to stop living defeated, stressed out and down in the dumps and instead live the overcoming, victorious Christian life -- this message is for you!
I know how you feel. Truly! I remember what it was like to ride the roller coaster. Some days were amazing and I felt the Lord’s presence, other days I felt like a failure and wasn’t sure if God was for me...
But then, the Lord spoke to my heart decades ago and helped me to uncover these 11 scriptures from His Word that absolutely changed my life. I wrote them on index cards, carried them around with me, memorized them, spoke them outloud and finally BELIEVED them -- and my life has never been the same.
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The very reason Jesus came to planet earth was so that we might have life -- and have it more abundantly (His words...not mine!) So the question is, what does that mean and how do we actually experience it?
The truth is, God isn’t stingy. His streets are paved with GOLD! And He wants to bless you with abundance...an abundance of peace, joy, life and His goodness. Even in the material and financial areas, God wants you blessed to be a blessing!
I know that you may have a couple of yeah...but what about? questions on this topic -- or maybe you’ve taken issue with prosperity gospel or name it, claim it preaching in the past, but today, as always, we are going straight to God’s Word to see what He has to say on the matter.
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If faith is heaven’s currency, how full is your faith-account? On earth, we use money to purchase or take possession of things -- but when you’re in business with heaven, it’s faith that’s required!
The good news is...we’re going to find out today that faith is actually based on something -- and that something is God’s WORD! It may not be the blind faith factor that you’ve heard about. Your faith can be solid and certain. Join me today to talk all about it!
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If you’ve been feeling down or weak spiritually, this message is for you. If you’ve got questions about your future, this message is for you. If you’ve got pent up prayers and worship on the inside of you, this message is for you!
Let’s talk today about why we should want to speak in tongues! I hope to show you, from the Bible, why this is actually one of the best gifts the Lord has given to us -- and, I’ll help sort out some common misunderstandings along the way.
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You may have heard of speaking in tongues before -- and you might also have loads of questions about it! Today, we’re going straight to God’s Word to see what the Bible actually says about speaking in tongues.
We’re answering BASIC questions like: What is it? When does it happen? Why would you want to do it? Are you supposed to pray this way in public? In private? Is it still for today?
Sometimes speaking in tongues is also described as speaking in a prayer language, heavenly language or spiritual language. We’ll talk about all of this and more -- plus answer your biggest questions -- today during our Basics Bible Study. I hope you’ll join me!
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Today, I want to tell you a story of when I was first filled with the Holy Spirit way back in college! It’s actually kind of a funny story...so I think you’ll get a kick out of it and hopefully be encouraged as we continue to study God’s Word and what it says about being born of and filled with the Holy Spirit (two distinct experiences).
Plus, we’ll continue talking about why you would even want to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how it all happens! So, tune in -- this is a fun one. :)
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If you’ve ever had questions about the Holy Spirit...you’re in the right place. Today we’re studying what the Bible tells us about who the Holy Spirit is and what it means to be FILLED with Him!
If you are a believer in Jesus, the Holy Spirit has already been at work in your life helping you to be born again and to receive Jesus as your Lord. But -- there is more! There is a second experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit that can often be overlooked or misunderstood.
You may wonder, what’s the difference between being born of the Spirit and filled with the Spirit? We’re talking all about it today! And we’ll see why Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit as a massive gift while we’re here on earth.
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If you spend any amount of time feeling guilty, ashamed, condemned or like you don’t measure up -- today’s Basics Bible Study message is a must listen for you! God has a better way for you to live...lighter, freer, righteous. He made that better way when He sent JESUS to planet earth and He wants you to experience it!
Unsure if God loves you? He does. Unsure if God forgives you? He does.
Let’s talk about how to practically experience God’s love and forgiveness today...not just in theory, but really live and walk in it every day of your life!
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Maybe you’ve heard people say before that the primary way God speaks to us is through His Word. It’s true! I hope you’ve experienced that for yourself, but if not -- you can! God wants to speak to you. God wants to help you with every aspect of your life.
On today’s Basics episode, I am sharing how God has used the Bible to speak to me on several different occasions in my life. I hope my stories will help you see and experience for yourself exactly what it means to hear God speak to us through the Bible.
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Here’s the big takeaway for today’s episode: get in the habit of only saying and PRAYING what you believe. Yes...I gave the punchline away before you tuned in...but it’s so important and very few people have mastered this basic of how to pray in faith!
In order to pray in faith you have to know what you believe in your heart before you begin to speak or pray with your mouth. And, you should also endeavor to know what God’s WILL is on the matter so that you have an anchor for your faith!
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Have you ever wondered: Can I really talk to God? Is He interested in my life or does He have more important things to do? How does prayer actually work? How do I know He can really hear me?
You are in the right place, my friend. We’ve all had those questions -- and in today’s Basics Bible study, we are digging into the who, what, when, where, why and how of prayer. Plus, we’ll examine the promises God has made to us as it relates to prayer.
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Have you ever lost a child in a store? Or have you ever misplaced your purse or wallet that contained a bunch of cash and all of your important cards? You don’t just casually browse around hoping to find it -- NO! You search high and low, you run, you look everywhere and you don’t stop until you find what you’re looking for.
The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:13 (just a couple of verses after that famous passage)...that, If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
Maybe the Lord has felt distant or far off to you lately. Let’s talk about it and discover who, when, why and how the Lord reveals Himself today in our Basics Bible study!
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Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirit -- and how do they all work together? Is there one God -- or three? Maybe you’ve heard the terms trinity or godhead before, but aren’t really sure what that means or how to interact with God in your own life...
This is what today’s Bible study is all about. After all, if we want to have a relationship with God -- then we should probably start by knowing who God is, right!?
Today, we’ll dig into the Bible and see how it describes God -- as one God, but three persons. And, we’ll discover how you can get to know God as your Heavenly Father, Jesus as the Son of God and the Holy Spirit -- your helper and your guide in life! Yes -- you can KNOW God and have a real relationship with Him. Your heart is going to be so happy when these dots connect!
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What do you do when God feels a million miles away? What do you do when the enemy discourages you about your salvation? Or when thoughts sneak in like, You didn’t really pray that prayer. or You’ve messed up so many times. or You’re not a good Christian like so-and-so...
God doesn’t want you living in uncertainty or anxiety when it comes to your salvation or eternal destination. Quite the opposite really! In 1 John 5, the Bible gives us the litmus test of whether or not we have eternal life and then says, I’ve written these things that you may KNOW you have eternal life...
If you’ve ever had doubts about whether you are going to Heaven or whether you are really born again or saved, this message is for you! After these 20+ minutes together studying the Bible, you will gain a fresh confidence in your salvation -- based on God’s Word -- not based on doubts or feelings.
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Many years ago, I received a letter from my cousin asking, Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? Why the gory, bloody details? Wow. It was such a good question -- and such an honest question. Maybe you’ve had that same question, too.
Well, I knew God had a reason for it -- after all He doesn’t make mistakes and He knows everything -- but I wanted to make sure I could explain it accurately to her...and understand it for myself!
So, I spent some time in prayer, seeking answers and studying God’s Word -- and on today’s Basics episode, I’m sharing the revelation God gave me all those years ago on this massively important, but BASIC subject.
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Let’s be honest, nobody wants to talk about the s word (sin), but the Bible clearly tells us, For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23, NKJV)
So, if we’ve all done it, what’s the big deal? What actually is sin? And what in the world are we supposed to do about it?
We’ll dig into the Bible to answer all of these questions and more in today’s program! I know it doesn’t sound like the most fun topic -- but I promise you’ll be so encouraged by this message.
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