The Sabbath Deeper

Jonathan Peinado, DMin
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a podcast encouraging listeners to think deeper about God and faith.  find us on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

  1. 2D AGO

    Redemption in the Book of Romans

    This episode explores the biblical meaning of "redemption" and the price of human freedom. Drawing from Romans 3:23, the sermon explains and examines the ancient meaning of redemption as the purchasing of a slave’s freedom. Through the lens of the great controversy, it presents the cross as the ultimate ransom—where Jesus gives His own life to free humanity from the bondage of sin and expose the true character of evil.

    46 min

  2. FEB 24

    Justification in the Book of Romans

    In this episode of Sabbath Deeper, we continue exploring Paul’s message to the church in Rome and the heart of the gospel in Romans 3-4. What does it mean to be “justified” by grace? Using powerful courtroom imagery, we unpack how Paul describes salvation as a legal verdict—where guilty sinners are freely acquitted through the blood of Jesus Christ. We wrestle with justice, mercy, the accusations of the enemy (Rev. 12:10), and the scandal of the cross—where God remains just while declaring us righteous. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, guilt, or wondering how forgiveness can truly be fair, this message will deepen your understanding of grace and the life-changing reality of being justified by faith.

    21 min

  3. FEB 15

    Moving Towards Jesus in the Book of Romans

    In this teaching, we look at Romans 1–3, and how the apostle Paul exposes two broken cultures: a godless world outside the church and a self-righteous spirit within it. From suppressing truth to weaponizing it, from unrighteousness to spiritual pride, Paul levels the ground and asks the piercing question to the saints: “Are you any better?” This sermon traces Paul’s argument all the way to its beautiful conclusion—our knowledge, doctrines, Sabbath keeping, prophecy, and heritage are never the end goal (the telos). The telos, that is the end goal is Jesus. His grace for the ungodly, His righteousness for the broken, and His inseparable love declared in Romans 8:38–39 calls us away from pride and back to faith. Jesus is the point.

    25 min

  4. FEB 8

    Sin in the Letter to the Romans

    In this episode, we return to Romans 3:9, where Paul explains why the church is no better than the world around it—not merely because of behavior, but because all humanity stands “under sin.” We take a deep dive into the different types of sins described in Scripture, why compassion is a distinctly Christian response, and how acknowledging the problem is the first step toward healing. The good news is this: in Christ, we are moved from being under sin to living under grace, where grace—not sin—becomes the governing power of our lives.

    43 min

  5. FEB 2

    Romans: Godlessness, Wrongdoing, and Suppression

    In this episode, we explore Romans 1–2, examining how Paul confronts the godlessness and unrighteousness surrounding the church in first-century Rome—a culture surprisingly similar to our own. We unpack God’s wrath, not as punishment, but as righteous indignation against wrongdoing, and explore how disrespect for God can lead to disrespect for others. Paul challenges the church to live by faith, not pride or judgment, and reminds us that the gospel calls us to grace, truth, and right relationships with God and one another.

    41 min

  6. JAN 30

    A Letter to the Romans

    In this new teaching series on the book of Romans, Pastor Jonathan introduces Paul’s letter to the Romans as a deep, timely exposition of the gospel—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms real lives. Set against competing worldviews and broken systems, the sermon traces humanity’s problem, God’s saving work in Christ, and the practical power of the gospel to bring freedom, hope, and change. Anchored in Romans and Revelation, it calls the church back to the everlasting gospel—personal, joyful, life giving, and unashamed.

    43 min

  7. JAN 21

    The Wonderful World of Ellen G. White- Part 3

    In this third and final episode of our Ellen White series, we tackle the question of plagiarism by examining common accusations— theological, intellectual, emotional, and experiential— and reframing them through a biblical understanding of how prophetic inspiration actually works. We explore how prophets communicate, the role of sources and scribes, historical writing standards, and why originality and inerrancy were never the biblical tests of inspiration. The episode concludes with a call to thoughtful discernment (1 Thess. 5:19–21), affirming the prophetic gift while encouraging a balanced, contextual, and Christ-centered reading of Ellen White’s writings.

    52 min

  8. JAN 19

    The Wonderful World of Ellen G. White- Part 2

    This episode is a continuation of part 1 where we revisit the questions and controversies that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s surrounding plagiarism, originality, and the prophetic authority of Ellen G. White. We review the findings of the Veltman Study Committee, the concerns raised about Ellen White’s use of sources, health counsel, and historical discrepancies, and how a growing gap developed between those who personally knew her ministry and later generations who inherited an idealized, nearly infallible image of her. The episode acknowledges the difficulty of addressing these issues briefly while setting them within their proper historical and theological context. The focus then shifts to a deeper exploration of how the prophetic gift actually functions in Scripture—how God reveals Himself through visions, dreams, the Spirit’s movement, and diverse human experiences, and how those messages are communicated through speech, writing, research, and collaboration. By examining biblical models of inspiration and comparing them with Ellen White’s own process, the episode argues that many modern objections arise from unrealistic expectations placed on prophets rather than from the evidence itself. Ultimately, listeners are invited to move beyond extremes, appreciate Ellen White's pastoral and evangelistic writing ministry, and reengage her writings with maturity, discernment, and gratitude for the lasting influence of her ministry.

    42 min
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a podcast encouraging listeners to think deeper about God and faith.  find us on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Peinado, DMin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Sabbath Deeper
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