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David Cipriano
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A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

  1. 2D AGO

    Does American Christianity Overemphasize the Bible? Responding to Brandan Robertson

    Does American Christianity overemphasize the Bible? As crazy as it may sound, this is the claim that United Church of Christ pastor Brandan Robertson has recently made. So in this video, we’ll see why he says this, and why he’s wrong about every point that he makes. Related Videos: Does the Bible Actually Condemn Homosexuality? - https://youtu.be/_vfcoos0HHc 8 Bible Verses That You Might Be Getting Wrong - https://youtu.be/pwlPqj6Z2FE Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Does American Christianity overemphasize the Bible? 1:51 The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience 6:09 Brandan Robertson’s claim that God told people to give up the Old Scriptures 10:50 Why Brandan Robertson twists the Bible, and my challenge to him Bible passages in this video: Jude 3, Matthew 5:38, Leviticus 24:19-20, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:17-18, Acts 10:14-15, Acts 10:34, Isaiah 40:8 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    13 min

  2. MAR 5

    Is Hell Just a Fear Tactic? My Response to Goose of Discontent

    I recently made a video asking viewers if they’re going to Heaven and if they’ve accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, warning them that if they don’t, then they’ll go to hell. And a popular agnostic creator known as Goose of Discontent responded to that, attacking the Christian worldview, especially when it comes to hell. So in this video, I’ll be responding to him, showing why hell is not just an unreasonable fear tactic. Jesus Explains the Gospel - https://youtu.be/Tdy3AkBGOgM Why Christianity Is the Only True Religion -https://youtu.be/SEjY4Z09UA0 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    6 min

  3. MAR 2

    Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life — John 11:1-27

    Have you ever wondered why God allowed something bad to happen? Well, in today’s Bible study, we’ll see some people who were in that position. Because Mary and Martha’s brother Lazarus was sick, and eventually he died. And even though it was a heartbreaking situation, Jesus had a purpose, and he did something even more miraculous than healing the sick: raising the dead. So in this Bible study, we’ll see 3 things to notice, and at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways. Related Videos: Jesus: The Door and the Good Shepherd - https://youtu.be/LYi1Y93nWyY  The Trinity Explained - https://youtu.be/m-AxjfmPP-Q Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 1:16 Have you ever wondered why God allowed something bad to happen? 4:22 The desperation of Lazarus 5:11 The decision by Jesus 5:59 Jesus’ perspective 7:51 Jesus’ plan 9:43 A reminder of Jesus’ love 12:56 Jesus’ purpose 17:32 Thomas’s decision: Let us also go, that we may die with him. 18:59 The discussion with Martha and Martha’s frustration 20:47 How seeing God’s purpose helps us endure trials 23:47 Martha’s faith 25:56 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life. 28:18 Martha’s declaration about Jesus 29:40 mFive practical takeaways from this story Bible passages in this video: John 11:1-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 7:1, John 7:30, Genesis 50:20, John 3:18, John 10:17-18, 1 John 5:11-13 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    31 min

  4. FEB 26

    Does John 20:23 Teach Confession to a Priest? My Response to JesusandWhatnot

    Does John 20:23 teach confession to a priest? The Catholic apologist JesusandWhatnot recently put out this question to Protestants. And I think this is an important question that can be difficult to answer. So in this video, we’ll consider what the Catholic Church teaches about the sacrament of confession, what Jesus said, and how to properly understand this verse. Related Videos: 7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches - https://youtu.be/mIxfwuZHKfE Sola Scriptura Debate - JesusandWhatnot vs. David Cipriano - https://youtu.be/TQ1RQmsUa4I Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:54 JesusandWhatnot’s question to Protestants about John 20:23 and confession 3:36 What is the Catholic sacrament of confession? 5:24 Jesus was speaking to the apostles, not to Catholic priests. 8:26 Jesus was speaking about declaring sins to be forgiven, rather than actually forgiving them. 10:27 Protestants do believe in confession, just not the Catholic sacrament of confession. Bible passages in this video: John 20:23, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:16, John 20:19-23, Ephesians 4:11, Mark 2:5-7, James 5:16 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    12 min

  5. FEB 23

    To Believe or Not to Believe — John 10:22-42

    To believe or not to believe—that’s the choice that all of us will inevitably make about Jesus. And in today’s Bible study, we see many people accepting Jesus, while many others rejected Jesus. And from this passage, we’ll be learning about doctrines like the deity of Christ, polytheism, salvation, Calvinism, eternal security, and much more. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways. Related Videos: Jesus: The Door and the Good Shepherd - https://youtu.be/LYi1Y93nWyY  The Trinity Explained - https://youtu.be/m-AxjfmPP-Q Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 2:31 The interrogation of Jesus, Antiochus Epiphanes, the Maccabean Revolt, and Hanukkah (The Feast of the Dedication) 5:24 The answer of Jesus 6:37 Does John 10:26 prove Calvinism? 9:58 Eternal security (once saved, always saved)—John 10:27–29 12:13 “I and my Father are one”—the deity of Jesus and the Trinity 13:41 The rejection of Jesus 16:16 Did Jesus ever claim to be God? 17:11 The defense of Jesus—John 10, Psalm 82, and polytheism 20:48 Jesus’ challenge for them to judge him based on his works 22:32 The believers of Jesus and how God used John the Baptist 24:39 Have you ever accepted Christ as your Savior? 26:07 Five practical takeaways from this passage Bible passages in this video: John 10:22-42, John 8:19, John 8:42, Psalm 82:6-7 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    28 min

  6. FEB 19

    This Pentecostal Pastor Just Called Me Out…

    Apostle Jeremiah Hosford, pastor of Abundant Life Church, just called me out for something I said about speaking in tongues. So today, we’re going to see what he said and whether or not his teachings align with the Bible. I’ll also show you how he and his church have misrepresented me, and what I actually said about speaking in tongues being gibberish. Related Videos: 8 Bible Verses That You Might Be Getting Wrong - https://youtu.be/pwlPqj6Z2FE Why I Don't Speak in Tongues - https://youtu.be/Ik4QbY3UJs4 Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Something he said that I agree with 2:32 He teaches that all believers must speak in tongues. 6:35 He twists the story of what actually happened at Pentecost. 8:16 He wrongly emphasizes altar calls. 11:50 He misrepresented what I said about speaking in tongues. 16:36 My call to Jeremiah Hosford & Abundant Life Church Bible passages in this video: 1 Corinthians 12:29-30, 1 Corinthians 14:5, Acts 2:1-6 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    18 min

  7. FEB 16

    Jesus: The Door and the Good Shepherd — John 10:1-21

    Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus gave 7 I am statements—7 metaphors that described His identity. And we see 2 of these statements in John—I am the door, and I am the good shepherd. So today, as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John, we’ll see what Jesus meant by that and how people responded. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage. Related Videos: Opened Eyes and Hardened Hearts — https://youtu.be/ca8z-XGoYJI Jesus: The Light of the World — https://youtu.be/TVtaWUhzLa8 Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:36 The chapter and verse divisions of the Bible 3:10 The rebuke of the critics 4:23 The thief is an intruder. 7:02 The thief is impersonal. 11:52 The revelation about Christ 12:35 Jesus is the door. 14:25 An often quoted, but typically misused verse (John 10:10) 16:09 Jesus is the good shepherd. 17:41 Jesus desires unity among his sheep. 22:05 Jesus gives His life for the sheep. 23:42 The response of the crowd 25:02 5 lessons from this passage Bible passages in this video: John 10:1-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 9:36, John 14:6, Matthew 7:15-16, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:2-4 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    27 min

  8. FEB 9

    Opened Eyes and Hardened Hearts — John 9:18-41

    When Jesus showed up, the blind received sight, while the seeing closed their eyes. In today’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 9, where Jesus gave sight to a blind man. And this story really shows us how everybody has a different response to Jesus. Because some rejected Him, some ignored Him, but one man in particular believed in Him and worshipped Him. So we’ll see five things to notice in this story, and at the end, I’ll give you some practical takeaways. Related Videos: Jesus Gives Sight to the Blind - https://youtu.be/uCLn6hWVOPs What Will You Do About Jesus? - https://youtu.be/I_p23hlqMLM Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Recap of Part 1—Jesus gives sight to the blind. 3:00 The compromise of his parents 7:04 The confession of the man that Jesus was of God 10:22 The Pharisees’ hearts were hardened against Jesus. 12:49 The casting out by the Pharisees 14:07 Everybody has to give up something to follow Jesus. 17:13 The care of Jesus for the formerly blind man 19:35 Do you believe in Jesus? 20:50 The worship and deity of Jesus 22:27 The confrontation from Jesus to the Pharisees 25:17 Summary and practical takeaways Bible passages in this video: John 9:18-41, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 19:29-30, Matthew 16:24-26, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 42:8, Matthew 4:10 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV). I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

    28 min
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A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

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  • Creator
    David Cipriano
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Cipriano
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    Following Jesus