North Avenue Church Podcast

Isaiah’s Vision of God | Isaiah 6

The holiness of God is central to understanding the God of the Bible. Greg leads us through a wonderful text on the God who is "Holy, Holy, Holy!"

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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Mark, Greg, Scott, and Papa Fred discuss God's goodness to us even in the midst of our suffering.

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Romans Week 1 | Romans 1:1-7

Jerry Ediger and Grant Crane help lead us through the first seven verses of Romans 1.

Christ Redeemed Us so that We Could Redeem the Time | Ephesians 5:15-16

As we enter a new year together, let us consider how we can best redeem this time.

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The Fulfillment of Prophecy and the Survival of the Savior | Matthew 2:13-23

1. Jesus is the true son of God and therefore the true Israel
2. Jesus is the deliverer who brings God's people home
3. Jesus is the Messiah who will be rejected by His own people

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Wise Men Still Joyfully Worship Jesus as King | Matthew 2:1-12

Three Responses to the Messiah's Birth:

1. King Herod's hostility.
2. The Pharisees' indifference.
3. The Magis' joy.

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Answering Objections to the Post-Tribulation Rapture

Here are the objections the panel responds to:

1. What about Revelation 3:10?
2. Why isn't the word "church" mentioned in Revelation 6-18? Doesn't this indicate the church has been raptured before chapter 6?
3. Doesn't God pour out His wrath on earth during the tribulation? Since Christians are not destined for wrath, doesn't this indicate they would be raptured out of the world before the tribulation?
4. What about texts that speak of the imminence of Christ's return?

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Jesus Saves | Matthew 1:18-25

Jesus Saves because He is...

1. The Son of David (v. 18, 20)
2. Virgin Born (v. 18, 23, 25)
3. Immanuel (v. 23)

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13 Reasons to Doubt the Pretribulation Rapture | Part 2

Many things have been assumed and taught about "the rapture" in the past century. When examined carefully in the light of Scripture you may be surprised to find out what Scripture really does (and doesn't!) teach about Christ's return.

For sources that were used for this message, see Mark's comments here, Sam Storms' excellent message here, Piper's article here, and Doug Moo's chapters in this helpful book.

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What May We Learn from the Genealogy of Jesus? | Matthew 1:1-17

We learn that...

1. all Scripture is profitable.
2. the humility of Jesus is on display.
3. the Messiah has come.
4. the Messiah came at the right time.
5. God is sovereign and faithful to fulfill His promises.
6. Christ came into the world to save sinners.

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13 Reasons to Doubt the Pretribulation Rapture | Part 1

We were not able to get through all thirteen reasons, but many of the major issues were addressed briefly.

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Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves | Acts 22:22-23:11

Paul before the Romans (22:22-29)

Paul before the Jews (22:30-23:10)

Paul before the Lord (23:11)

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Only Two Ways to Live | Psalm 1

1. The Way of God (v 1-3).
2. The Way of the Wicked (v 4).
3. The Outcome (v 5-6).

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What About the Rapture? Evaluating Dispensationalism and the Pre-Tribulation Rapture

Jerry, Mark, Greg, and Papa Fred discuss where the pre-tribulation "secret" rapture view came from historically and theologically, why it is so popular today (especially among Southern Baptists), and give arguments for why Scripture seems to better support a post-tribulation, single return of Christ both to gather His saints and to judge His enemies.

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Paul‘s Bold Testimony | Acts 22:1-22

1. Who Paul was (v 1-5) . . . [a zealous persecutor]

2. Who Paul met (v 6-11) . . . [the Risen Jesus]

3. Who Paul became (v 12-21) . . . [a new man and witness to Gentiles]

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