Kitchen Table Theology Pastor Jeff Cranston

Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss how salvation is based on Christ and the believer's service to Christ. Paul likens these to gold and silver and precious stones and says that there are two types of structures built on Christ- the first being built on gold silver or precious stones, which will endure and be rewarded, while the second is built on wood hay or stubble, which will suffer loss. Christians are secure in their salvation because they are building on Christ, which is the rock. Christ himself is the foundation on which the Christian stands, and on which they build their eternal life. 



[00:01 - 06:47] Opening Segment
Quick fun chat about the Leaning Tower of Pisa

[06:48 - 16:52] The Believer's Foundation
Matthew 7:24-27Corinthians 3:9-15Salvation is based upon Christ the rockService to Christ is built on the foundation of ChristPaul likens this to gold, silver, and precious stones, but says that another class of structure is built on the rock--wood hay and stubbleChrist is the foundation on which Christians stand, and on which they build their lives and eternity.

[16:53 - 18:38] Closing Segment
Salvation occurs instantaneously at the moment of salvation when we are placed upon Christ as a solid rock

Quotes:


“Christ is the foundation on which the Christian stands and on which the Christian builds.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston



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In this episode, Jen and Jeff discuss the royal priesthood and its implications for Christians. They talk about how the idea of royalty and priesthood was once separated but was brought together through Christ. We as God’s followers are part of this royalty, so be sure to tune in!


[00:01 - 05:31] Opening Segment
Queen Elizabeth’s deathIt’s implications

[05:32 - 11:27] Partakers of a Royal and Holy Priesthood
We, as Christ’s followers, follow a king1 Peter 2:9Revelation 1:6Exodus 19:5-6What is a royal priesthood?The royal priesthood is oxymoronic in Jewish cultureRoyalty and priesthood were jealously separated

[11:28 - 21:48] Jealously Separated and Royal
Separating the royalty from the priesthoodThe concept of royal and priesthood has been combined through ChristA priesthood is a fraternity of priestsA spiritual house is a royal houseRevelation 5:10Being a member of God’s royalty is not just a privilege, but also a responsibility

[23:42 - 23:57] Kitchen Table Theology Returns
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Quote/s:


“Our speech, our life, our values, our actions, should cause other people who know us to ask, ‘What’s different about her/him?” - Jeff Cranston



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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Do you believe God loves you? In today’s episode, Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston explore the idea that there is a difference between knowing that God loves someone and feeling God's love. It is through experiencing God's love that we become truly aware of how much he loves us. They also discuss how God loves those who are saved more than those who are not. Once a person is in Christ, they taste the love of God in a way they have never before experienced. Furthermore, once a person is saved, they are objects of God's grace, power, faithfulness, and peace. There is a progressive aspect to God's love for those who are saved because it continues to grow as we walk in his faithfulness.


[00:01 - 07:01] Opening Segment
The difference between having a rational judgment about something and having a sense of it

[07:02 - 12:16] God's Love
Romans 5:8-10If God loves the sinners, his attitude is so much more after their reconciliationPositionally, we are in Christ and His love is unconditionalExperientially, once we are in Christ, we taste the love of God like never beforeOnce we are in Christ, we are objects of His grace

[12:17 - 23:55] Being an Object of His Power
God’s power is actively engaged in the support of every believerEphesians 1:19Limitless comfort is provided to those who recognize and walk in the faithfulness of GodThe story about Waldorf AstoriaJohn 14

[23:11 - 25:38] Closing Segment
Final words

Quotes:


“Do you believe God loves you? And I trust you can answer with a convincing and unqualified yes, because we have been recipients of the much more love of God.” - Jeff Cranston 


“When we think about love in our humanness, we think about worldly love. God is not as the world gives because He is not of this world.” - Jen Denton




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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss how we were once far away from God, but now we have been united through the blood of Christ. This has changed our condition dramatically, from being lost and pagan to saints in Christ. Now we belong to the Lord and are under new ownership, having been transferred from darkness to light and from one kingdom to another. We are also united in Christ, meaning that we are partnered with him and are one. The cross is the instrument of reconciliation and we need to remember that it's finished the hostility and transformed us from enemies to friends.


[00:01 - 06:09] Opening Segment
Brought nearQuick fun chat

[06:10 - 19:10] Remembrance
Remembering where we were before Christ redeemed usEphesians 2:13Brought near through the blood of ChristFaithful preaching reminds us of the glory of the resurrected ChristThings are dramatically different once we receive ChristBeing united in HimAlienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promiseWe were once out of hope without GodThe cross is the instrument of reconciliation

[19:11 - 21:06]Closing Segment
Final words

Quotes:


“Shallow theology produces shallow worship. We can’t worship a god that we don’t know.” - Jen Denton


“May we never forget, that we, through Christ’s blood, have been brought near and united to Christ.” - Jeff Cranston 




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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Darkness can be in every corner, but what does the term “darkness” really mean? In today’s episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton discuss how darkness is portrayed in various scriptures, and what these signify in our daily lives. They also talk about how darkness can also serve as an effect of something, and how it can sway the lives of people. Tune in to learn how to be delivered from the power of darkness!


[00:01 - 05:06] Opening Segment
Delivered from the power of darknessGod has rescued Christians from Satan's dominionColossians 1:13

[05:07 - 12:56] Delivering Us from the Kingdom of Darkness
Luke 22:534 ways darkness is being used in the scriptureTo signify ignoranceDarkness favors sinSatan as the prince of darknessDarkness is eternal misery

[12:57 - 18:47] The Power of Darkness is an Effect
The power of darkness has life and death effects on peoplePeople who have been delivered from the power of darkness should have less and less of those effects in their livesWhen one empire overthrows another, the populace of the former is often transferred to the realm of the victor, subject to that governmentBy being freed from the power of darkness, believers gain access to God's kingdom

[18:48 - 20:26] Closing Segment
Final words



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Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton continue their discussion on the 33 things that happen instantaneously at salvation. In this episode, they focus on the believer being given entrance into a new kingdom. This isn’t a reference to Wizard of Oz or any fantasy works but refers to when a child of God is removed, translated, and brought, from the realm and sphere of Satan’s dominion to that of the dominion of Christ. There are three main Bible verses to help us with these, so tune in!


[00:01 - 03:58] Opening Segment
The believer is given entrance into the new kingdomTranslated into the kingdom3 main bible verses

[03:59 - 06:04] Colossians 1:13
The domain is power, authority, or strengthRescuing us from the power of darknessTransforming us from the power of sin

[06:04 - 08:58] 1 Thessalonians 2:12
Believers have a special callingWe’re called into His kingdomThe kingdom is a sphere of behavior A divine summon

[08:59 - 12:54] 2 Peter 1:11
Christ is lord and saviorAmbassadors need to give credit to Christ for their successesTo have eternal life, we must be born again and submit to Jesus as our Lord and savior

[12:55 - 15:43] Closing Segment
Final words



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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!



Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!