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  1. 19h ago

    Examining Bethel | When Power Shapes The Word

    What happens when supernatural experience becomes the lens through which we interpret Scripture, rather than Scripture being the standard by which we evaluate supernatural experience? In this episode of the Bold Apologia Podcast, we continue our careful examination of Bill Johnson’s When Heaven Invades Earth, turning to Chapter 8, “Teaching into an Encounter.” Johnson argues that biblical revelation must lead to an encounter with God, that teachers must demonstrate supernatural power, and that the Bible itself is a “closed book” apart from the Holy Spirit. But is that what Scripture actually teaches? We examine Johnson’s arguments in their full context, carefully working through John 3, 1 Corinthians 4, Matthew 22, and other key passages to answer an important question: Does the Holy Spirit lead us beyond the authority of Scripture, or does He illuminate the very Word He inspired? As Pentecostals, we believe God still heals, delivers, speaks, and pours out His Spirit. But we also believe that faithful biblical teaching is itself a Spirit-given gift, not a lesser substitute for supernatural power. The Word and the Spirit were never meant to compete. Join us for When Power Shapes the Word, as we continue examining Bethel’s theology, testing every claim against Scripture, and contending for a Christianity that embraces both the power of the Holy Spirit and the authority of God’s Word. Bold Apologia Podcast | Examining Bethel Series #BoldApologia #ExaminingBethel #BillJohnson #BethelChurch #WhenHeavenInvadesEarth #PentecostalTheology #BiblicalDiscernment

    Examining Bethel | When Power Shapes The Word
  2. 2d ago

    Why Is Everyone So Lonely? Friendship, Faith, and the 2 AM Friend Test

    Why is everyone so lonely — even in a room full of people? This week on The Truth Response, Derek, Matt, and Dave dig into a Christian Today article calling churches to tackle loneliness by making friendship a priority. We're in a loneliness crisis and a "friendship recession" — surrounded by people, glued to our phones, and quietly starving for real connection. In this episode: why the rush of modern life is fake (99% of your "emergencies" aren't), the study that found 91.4% of our worries never happen, why you need three "2 AM friends," the 5 skills that build real friendship, and why you can't maintain a friendship accidentally — it takes intentional time. If you've been feeling lonely in a crowded world, this one's for you. You're not alone in feeling alone. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome (and the great Thanksgiving nap debate) 04:29 The article: churches urged to tackle loneliness 07:56 A loneliness crisis and a friendship recession 15:15 Grace — the starting point for making friends 17:34 Lonely in a room full of people (phones in church) 20:51 From front porches to back porches to screens 31:59 The rush is all fake — 99% of "emergencies" aren't 34:21 You need three 2 AM friends 35:18 91.4% of your worries never happen 36:46 The 5 skills that build real friendship 42:43 Boredom is a gift — embrace it 55:00 Learning to be okay with silence 01:06:44 Ask genuine questions — and actually listen 01:19:18 Final thoughts: you can't maintain a friendship accidentally LINKS Listen everywhere + all our links: https://linktr.ee/thetruthresponse Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTruthResponse New episodes every Monday.

    Why Is Everyone So Lonely? Friendship, Faith, and the 2 AM Friend Test
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