The Faith Bible Church-Vineland Podcast

Pastor Jason continues a message focused on the Christians and our involvement in government and politics.

 

"When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind" - C.S. Lewis

 

Abortion is a Biblical Issue not a Political Issue

 

6 Biblical Statements About Abortion:

1. Life Begins in the Mind of God - Jeremiah 1:5

2. God is a Pro-Life God - Genesis 1:28

3. Pre-Born Children Have Rights - Exodus 21:21-25

4. Murder is Sin - Exodus 20:7

5. It is Demonic to Kill a Child - Leviticus 18:21

6. To Take Innocent Life is to Hate God - Proverbs 8:36

Pastor Jason continues a message centered around the Bible's truths about the government and politics. This week is centered out of Jeremiah chapter 29:4-10.

 

Here are the guidelines on how we can be intentional with our involvement in our country:

1. Be Responsible - Jeremiah 29:5-7

2. Be Prayerful - Jeremiah 29:7

3. Be Careful - Jeremiah 29:8-9

4. Be Hopeful - Jeremiah 29:10

Pastor Jason begins a new sermon series focused on the current environment of our nation and understanding what our response should be given what the Bible says.

1. What does the scripture say about government, what's the purpose?

• God Created Government - Romans 13:1-7
  • Punishes the Guilty - vs. 4
  • Rewards the Innocent - vs. 3

2. What is our responsibility as Christians?

• God Commands Us to Obey - 1 Peter 2:13-17 
  • Obey for the Lord's Sake - vs. 15 b.
  • Obey for Other's Sake - vs.15-17
• God Commands Us to Pray - 1 Timothy 2:1-3

3. What is our interaction supposed to be with the government?

• We are to be Salt and Light - Matthew 5:13-14
• We are to vote and do so with the candidate who most closely aligns with our faith.

Key Biblical Issues: -Abortion -Traditional Marriage -Sexuality and Gender -Support for Israel -Religious Liberties -Immigration

Pastor Jason clarifies some misconceptions surrounding what the Bible does and does not say including some Fact Checks!

 

The Bible:

Is A Sword - Hebrews 4:12

Is Profitable - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Is Truth - John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Directs - Proverbs 3:5-6

Nourishes - Job 23:12

 

Does the Bible Say This? (Hint: No):

1. "God helps those that help themselves" - Benjamin Franklin Fact Check - Romans 3:10-11 / Romans 5:8

2. "My loved ones are looking down from heaven" Fact Check - 2 Corinthians 5:8 / Psalms 116:15 / Luke 16

3. "God wants us to be healthy and wealthy" - Prosperity Gospel Fact Check - Matthew 6:19 / 1 Timothy 6:10

4. "All religions lead to heaven" Fact Check - John 14:6

5. "Just follow your heart!" Fact Check - Jeremiah 17:9

Guest speaker Jeff Barbieri brings us a message about some of the amazing benefits that we have as believers when we decide to put our faith in Jesus Christ.

 

1. We Have Peace With God - Romans 5:1

2. We Stand in the Sphere of Grace - Romans 5:2

3. We Exult in the Hope of the Glory of God - Romans 5:3

4. We Exult in Tribulation - Romans 5:3-4

5. We Bask in the Love of God - Romans 5:6-8

6. We Shall be Saved From Wrath - Romans 5:9-11