Jesus Christ described baptism as an essential step for those who would become His disciples. But what exactly is baptism—and why is it so important? Gary Black explores the Bible’s teachings on this important topic.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:56 Baptism is an essential step

6:22 Baptism as the death of the old man

8:42 Why baptism must be full immersion

13:59 How baptism transforms us

18:17 Conclusion

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📕 Change Your Life: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/change-your-life

📑 What You Need to Know About Repentance and Baptism: HAILEY TO ADD LINK

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The ancient empire of Rome dominated the stage of history in an unforgettable way. But that empire is more than ancient history.

Its enduring influence on the world today is unmistakable. But more than that, God tells us that a spiritual successor to Rome is looming on the horizon. In this episode, James Capo explores what the Bible reveals about the final resurrection of the Roman Empire.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:01 Romulus and Remus

3:33 Babylon’s dominance

7:12 Persia and Greece

10:33 The prophesied fourth kingdom

16:27 The statue’s two legs

18:43 Constantine and the church

21:07 Rome, reimagined

24:01 Past resurrections of Rome

27:35 One final resurrection

33:23 Conclusion

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📕 Mystery of the Kingdom: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-kingdom-of-god

📕 How to Understand Prophecy: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/understand-prophecy-booklet

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

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💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Few events loom as ominously in the Bible as the Great Tribulation—a coming time of unparalleled trouble and catastrophe, warned about by Old Testament prophets, New Testament writers and Jesus Christ Himself.

Joel Meeker explains what the Great Tribulation will be—and what you can do to survive it.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:38 What is the Great Tribulation?

6:57 When will the Great Tribulation occur?

8:58 How will the Great Tribulation affect the world?

10:29 Why will God allow the Great Tribulation?

12:50 Can we survive the Great Tribulation?

19:14 Conclusion

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📕 How to Understand Prophecy: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/understand-prophecy-booklet

📕 The Book of Revelation: The Storm Before the Calm: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/revelation

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💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

There’s a growing movement in Israel to one day build a new temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem—but that’s one of the most fiercely contested pieces of real estate in the world.

The Bible tells us there WILL be a third temple in Jerusalem. Phil Sandilands discusses how exactly that will happen and what it has to do with the return of Jesus Christ.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:25 Abomination of desolation

7:31 Man of sin

9:40 A physical or a spiritual temple?

11:21 Ezekiel’s temple

13:19 God’s temple today

Listen to LHT Presents in your favorite podcast player: https://lhtpresents.lifehopeandtruth.com/

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

It might seem impossible to please God—but it’s really not. In fact, through the Bible, God shows us exactly what we need to do if we want to live in a way that pleases Him.

Gary Black examines three keys that will set us on the right track: listening, believing and obeying.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

0:58 Parents and children, God and us

3:02 Three keys and a story

4:48 Key one – listening

8:17 Key two – believing

12:28 Key three – obeying

16:44 Conclusion

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📕 God’s 10 Commandments: Still Relevant Today: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/gods-10-commandments

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💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

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HASHTAGS

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The temptation to sin can tug at us stronger than any magnet—but as Christians, we know that sin cuts us off from God.

Clyde Kilough discusses why sin has such a pull on our human nature and what we can do to stand against it.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

1:17 The power of magnetism

3:06 Sin pulls like a magnet

7:27 James explains temptation

12:30 Escaping the pull of sin

16:08 Repentance and grace

19:23 Conclusion

Listen to LHT Presents in your favorite podcast player: https://lhtpresents.lifehopeandtruth.com/

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📕 Change Your Life: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/change-your-life

🎞️ What Does Repentance Mean?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFTxVQnM8Ck

📄 What Is Repentance?: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/what-is-repentance/

📄 How Repentance Will Change the World: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/repentance-will-change-world/

📄 How to Repent: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/change/repentance/how-to-repent/

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💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

🌍 Church of God, a Worldwide Association: https://cogwa.org/

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Could you use a break? Our modern world seems to force us into a marginless life—one where it’s impossible to slow down and breathe. But God has something better in mind for us.

God commanded—and still commands—a Sabbath rest. James Capo explores three benefits we stand to gain from honoring that command (and why we can be sure it’s still a valid instruction).

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📕 The Mystery of the Kingdom: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-kingdom-of-god

📕 The Sabbath: A Neglected Gift From God: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/the-sabbath

📄 Sabbatismos: Does Hebrews 4:9 Teach Rest on the Sabbath?: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/10-commandments/sabbath/sabbatismos/

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💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

🌍 Church of God, a Worldwide Association: https://cogwa.org/

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

No matter how you count it, it’s impossible to fit three full, literal days in between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. And yet Jesus promised that His time in the tomb would be the defining sign of His identity as the Messiah.

Why the discrepancy? And how can we account for it?

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

0:51 The backstory (Matthew 12:38-40)

6:04 Good Friday to Easter Sunday

7:56 Proper timeline of events

11:22 Wednesday to Saturday

13:34 Why was Sunday important to Christianity?

15:53 Conclusion

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📕 From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You: https://info.lifehopeandtruth.com/from-holidays-to-holy-days/

🖼️ Chronology of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection Infographic: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/infographics/chronology-of-christs-crucifixion-and-resurrection/

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

💭 Life, Hope & Truth Learning Center: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/learning-center/

👤 Who we are: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/who-we-are/

🌍 Church of God, a Worldwide Association: https://cogwa.org/

HASHTAGS

#bible #biblestudy #christian #christianliving #religion #apologetics

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version (© 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.). Used by permission. All rights reserved.