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A podcast presentation of articles from ShepherdingWords.com that present truths and principles of conduct that should govern our attitudes in and practice of the church life. Used by permission.

  1. FEB 10

    Assailing the Ground of Oneness (1): the Genuine Ground of the Church According to the Teaching and Practice of the New Testament

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Assailing the Ground of Oneness (1): the Genuine Ground of the Church According to the Teaching and Practice of the New Testament,” originally published on October 26, 2020. There is much confusion and debate among Christians today about what the church is and how it should be practiced. This is despite the fact that the New Testament clearly portrays how the church was formed and practiced among the early believers. By claiming that such portrayals are merely descriptive rather than prescriptive, some have excused non-biblical bases of establishing churches and the practice of alternative “church” models. Some even go as far as attacking the genuine ground of the church and those who stand for it. Using numerous verses from the New Testament, this article clearly defines the church in its two aspects and the practice of the church based on locality.  May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/assailing-the-ground-of-oneness-1-the-genuine-ground-of-the-church-according-to-the-teaching-and-practice-of-the-new-testament/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    13 min

  2. JAN 27

    A Harmonious Coordination between Generations to Advance God’s Move

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “A Harmonious Coordination between Generations to Advance God’s Move,” originally published on October 28, 2021. Because God’s move spans multiple generations, the precious lessons learned by one generation must be passed down to the next generation (Psa. 78:1-7; Deut. 4:9-10; 2 Tim. 2:1-2). Otherwise, these lessons will need to be repeated, thereby frustrating God's move. Realizing this, God’s enemy Satan often sows distrust and enmity in order to cause a generational rift in the church. As ones caring for God’s interest and move on the earth, we should on the one hand discern and reject this insidious tactic, and on the other hand honor and treasure such coordination between the generations.  May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/being-safeguarded-by-the-discernment-in-the-body/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    14 min

  3. JAN 20

    Being Safeguarded by the Discernment in the Body

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Being Safeguarded by the Discernment in the Body,” originally published on October 28, 2021. Because of its absolute stand for God’s interest on the earth, the Lord’s recovery is constantly under attack from God’s enemy, which often comes in the form of negative writings and speakings. Under God’s sovereignty, some members in the Body of Christ have the spiritual maturity, discernment, and function to warn fellow members to steer clear of such attacks, which are particularly rampant on the Internet. This function of the mature ones is not out of a desire to hide the so-called “truth” of a certain situation or to exercise control over the freedom of others, but out of their care for their fellow members in the Body of Christ. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/being-safeguarded-by-the-discernment-in-the-body/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    12 min

  4. JAN 13

    Should We Not Warn One Another?

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Should We Not Warn One Another?,” originally published on October 28, 2021. Today, many Christian teachers speak only words of comfort and affirmation while avoiding the numerous warnings that are given throughout the New Testament. If we are faithful to the Lord and His word, we shall see that these warnings are the healthy teaching that will motivate us to live an overcoming Christian life which prepares us to stand before the judgment seat of Christ, when we shall receive either reward or punishment (2 Cor. 5:10). Having been warned, we should also warn others, not out of fearmongering but out of love. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/should-we-not-warn-one-another/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    12 min

  5. JAN 6

    Our Basic Choice

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Our Basic Choice,” originally published on April 2, 2021. After leading them to the threshold of the good land, Moses said to the children of Israel, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life that you and your seed may live” (Deut. 30:19). Today, Satan attacks the church mainly with death (Matt. 16:18), which may come in the form of words that spread lies, reckless accusations, and division, and are especially rampant on the internet and social media. Therefore, we need to develop a strong sense of life to discern the source and nature of men’s words (Rom. 8:6), and choose to stay on the constricted way that leads to life (Matthew 7:14).  May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/our-basic-choice/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    15 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    God’s Economy, Different Teaching, and the Central Line of the Bible

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “God’s Economy, Different Teaching, and the Central Line of the Bible,” originally published on March 23, 2021. In 1 Timothy 1:3-4 the apostle Paul asked Timothy to charge certain ones not to teach different things but to focus on God’s economy. Based on this charge as well as the central revelation of the Bible, the ministry in the Lord’s recovery uncompromisingly stresses the working out of God’s economy. Throughout the years, however, some have rejected this emphasis and instead insisted on teaching their own interpretations and emphases. Using a number of scriptural references, this article outlines the central line of God’s economy and explains the seriousness of teaching differently. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/gods-economy-different-teaching-and-the-central-line-of-the-bible/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    14 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion,” originally published on March 23, 2021. On the surface, the notion of reading only the “pure word” without man’s interpretation seems admirable. In actuality, however, this notion is unbiblical, impractical, and even dangerous. Using examples from the Bible and church history, this article clearly explains the errors of this notion and presents a proper and balanced approach to understanding the Bible. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/reading-only-the-pure-word-a-dangerous-and-unbiblical-notion/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    14 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Concerning Allegorizing the Bible

    Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13. As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.   This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Concerning Allegorizing the Bible,” originally published on October 26, 2020. Allegorizing the Bible means to extract the spiritual meaning from the literal words of the Bible. Some people argue that it is wrong to allegorize any portion of the Bible that is not explicitly interpreted in the New Testament. However, throughout the centuries many reputable Bible teachers have recognized that many portions of the Scriptures symbolize spiritual truths, in addition to their literal meaning. This article lays out some of these portions and explains three important principles in interpreting the Bible’s figurative language. May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/concerning-allegorizing-the-bible/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.

    15 min
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