North Avenue Church Podcast

Why Romans 9 Really Teaches *Unconditional Election* to Salvation | Romans 9:10-13

It has become popular to see Romans 9 as being mainly about (1) temporal blessings and judgments on *nations* in history, or (2) the salvation of individuals based on *foreseen faith*.

However, there are good reasons to reject these views and accept that Romans 9 really does teach unconditional election unto salvation. Really!

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The Return of Christ: Like a Thief in the Night | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

To live as though Jesus is not returning is to live in the dark about where humanity is heading. No matter how intelligent or informed someone is about worldly things, to lack this knowledge is to be asleep to reality. As Christians, we must not give into moments of sleepiness, but sould be awake, aleter, and spiritually sober minded. We need to put on God's armor to be ready for battle, not sleeping on the battlefield.

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Worship: The Goal of All Spiritual Disciplines

This is our fourth Table Talk of the summer and we focus on the all-important issue of worship — both publica and private.

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What is Romans 9 About? | Romans 9:1-9

Romans 9 is the most important chapter on the doctrines of election and reprobation. What is it really about?

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Christ's Return: Imminent, But Not Any-Second?

Contrary to what is sometimes assumed, Paul tells us that certain things of global significance have to happen before Christ returns. These things are not happening currently as far as we can see. If this is the case, then in what sense is Christ's return 'imminent'?

Borrowing from John Piper, we look at three ways: 1) prophetically near; 2) divinely near; and 3) potentially near.

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Why We Reject the Pretribulation Rapture | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

While genuine Christians can hold differing views on the rapture, it is still an issue worth studying since it has a surprisingly large effect on how numerous passage are interpreted. This includes much of Revelation, the Thessalonians letters, the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 23, Mark 13, & Luke 21), and portions of the OT prophets.

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Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated | Malachi 1:1-5

This passage opens up the doctrine of election and reprobation. These are such weighty doctrines that must be studied with humility and a heart that is submissive to God's word.

Here are the three points of the message:

1. Introducing Malachi
2. Jacob I Have Loved
3. Esau I Have Hated

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray! | Growing in the Spiritual Discipline of Prayer

This is week three of this summer's Table Talk series on the Spiritual Discipines. This time we are focused on the importance of prayer.

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When Revival Wanes: Lessons from *the End* of Nehemiah | Nehemiah 13:23-31

In this last passage in Nehemiah, we see sin rear its ugly head all over again. What can we learn from a waning revival? The main idea: Indwelling sin never stops assaulting God's people throughout this fallen age. We must keep fighting it daily by God's grace and power!

Here are the main points:

1. Pagan Intermarriage Returns
2. Nehemiah Responds
3. Lessons from a Failed Reformation

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Do Not Grieve as Those Who Have No Hope | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Some of the questions from this message:

• How should Christians understand grief when it comes to the death of dearly loved fellow believers?
• What is the 'intermediate state' between death and resurrection?
• Why is resurrection so important?
• What will happen to deceased Christians when Christ returns?

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How Should Christians Have 'Quiet Times'?

The 'quiet time' is such an important part of the Christian life and of the means of grace. However, there is not one cookie-cutter way to approach this subject. How can Christians make progress in having quiet times that truly do stir our affections by the Holy Spirit's power and produce real transformation in our lives?

Let us Learn to Wield Scripture in the Daily Fight to Commune with God.

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Confrontation, Commendation, and Imitating What is Good | 3 John 9-12

There are three main points in Greg's message:

1. Confront Diotrephes (v 9-10)
2. Commend Demetrius (v 12)
3. Imitate What is Good (v 11)

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Aspire to Live Quietly and Work with Your Hands | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Christians should make it their ambition to ... what? Paul says, "...to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one." What does this mean exactly?

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Introducing the Spiritual Disciplines | Making *Holy Habits* of the Means of Grace

This is the first Table Talk message of the summer! Here we are covering the spiritual disciplines.

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How to Fight Sexual Sin to the Glory of God | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Lust must be fought against! How does Paul (and the Lord throug him) teach us to fight?

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