The Wisdom Journey with Stephen Davey is a three-year journey through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, with one 10-minute lesson each weekday. The Wisdom Journey will help you understand the truth of God’s Word and apply that truth to your life. Follow along and learn to know God, think biblically and live wisely.
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Racing in the Wrong Direction (Romans 10:1-3)
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Stephen Davey highlights Paul's passionate prayer for the salvation of his Jewish people. Though zealous for God, Israel's religious activity was misdirected. Unbelief often manifests in spiritual pride and a rejection of God's righteousness. Learn more and access additional resources at Wisdom Online website: https://www.wisdomonline.org.…
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Three Responses to the Doctrine of Election (Romans 9:24-33)
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Stephen Davey reviews the doctrine of election, reminding us that God's sovereignty and human responsibility are BOTH biblical truths. He outlines three responses: reject, overemphasize, or accept. Stephen encourages listeners to embrace the gospel, which invites people to believe. We must not neglect our mission! Learn more and access additional r…
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Chosen Before Time Began (Romans 9:19-23)
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Stephen Davey probes another deep mystery: God's sovereignty in salvation. Though perplexing, it should lead to humility and gratitude. He uses Paul's potter analogy to highlight God's authority, wisdom, and mercy in choosing His own. Most importantly, Stephen asks the crucial question: Have YOU come to Him? Learn more and access additional resourc…
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The Sovereignty of God in Election (Romans 9:6-18)
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Stephen Davey probes the depths of God's sovereignty in election. Though a complex topic, a biblical understanding of this doctrine elevates our worship, humbles our hearts, and highlights God's mercy. Using examples from Abraham, Jacob/Esau, and Pharaoh, Stephen shows that God's choices are not based on fairness but on His sovereign will. Learn mo…
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Theology Plus Sympathy Builds Bridges (Romans 9:1-5)
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Paul's heart breaks for his people who reject Christ, their Messiah. Stephen Davey unpacks Romans 9:1-5, reminding us that both truth AND compassion are needed to reach the lost. He highlights Israel's blessings, emphasizes Christ's deity, and urges us to trust God's wisdom even amidst life's burdens. Learn more and access additional resources at W…
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Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Romans 8:35-39)
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Stephen Davey closes out Romans 8 with a powerful reminder of God's unfailing, unbreakable love. Learn how hardship, persecution, angels, demons, the powers of darkness, or even the stars themselves cannot sever believers from Christ. Rest in the assurance of His eternal love. Learn more and access additional resources at Wisdom Online website: htt…
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Stephen Davey unpacks the believer's eternal security in Christ. Discover how God's work—not our own—guarantees our safe arrival in heaven. Find peace as you learn that your salvation cannot be revoked or returned! God will defend you, not condemn you. Enjoy the voyage! Learn more and access additional resources at Wisdom Online website: https://ww…
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An Explanation of Predestination (Romans 8:29-30)
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Diving into deep waters, Stephen Davey explains the controversial doctrine of predestination. He illuminates the fivefold chain of salvation and shows how predestination points to God's sovereignty while emphasizing our personal responsibility to embrace the Gospel. Discover the significance of this doctrine for your faith, your church, and your ou…
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Making Sense of Circumstances (Romans 8:28)
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Stephen Davey continues unpacking the true meaning of Romans 8:28. God's purpose is certain, comprehensive, and continuous! Though the twists and turns of life seem chaotic, God weaves all circumstances for good – His ultimate goal is to transform us into the likeness of Christ. Learn more and access additional resources at Wisdom Online website: h…
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The Most Misused Verse in Scripture (Romans 8:28)
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Romans 8:28 is often pulled out as a quick reassurance, but what does it truly mean? Stephen Davey tackles common misunderstandings about this verse. Learn how this verse is NOT an explanation for suffering, a ban on sorrow, or a promise of worldly comfort. Discover the true message behind this famous verse. Learn more and access additional resourc…
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Groaning in the Grip of Winter – Longing for Heaven (Romans 8:23-27)
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Even as believers, we feel the groaning of a broken world. Stephen Davey unpacks Romans 8:23-27, exploring our longing for our full inheritance, redemption of our bodies, and the final stage of adoption. He reminds us that even in these groans, we have hope and the Spirit's powerful intercession on our behalf. Learn more and access additional resou…
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Inheriting Our Father's Fortune – Heirs of God (Romans 8:16-22)
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Stephen Davey delves into Romans 8:16-22, revealing the astonishing inheritance Christ-followers possess as sons and daughters of God. Discover how our present trials and the groans of creation point to a magnificent future where God's glory will be fully revealed. Despite temporary difficulties, we walk as heirs to an incredible fortune! Learn mor…
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Led by the Spirit: Hand in Glove with God (Romans 8:12-15)
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How can we live lives that honor God? Stephen Davey explores Romans 8:12-15, showing how the Holy Spirit's presence transforms us. Discover the power of submitting to the Spirit's guidance, the freedom of belonging to God's family, and the joy of intimately addressing God as 'Abba, Father!'. This episode offers a deeper understanding of Spirit-led …
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Friends Forever – The Holy Spirit (Romans 8:5-11)
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In this episode of The Wisdom Journey, Stephen Davey delves into Romans 8:5-11 to explore the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit. He contrasts the empty pursuit of worldly desires with the life and peace found in a relationship with God. Discover how the Holy Spirit empowers believers and the profound implications of His indwelling presence. Le…
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(Romans 8:2-4) - Walking in the Spirit
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Faithfulness in seeking to honor the Lord in the everyday responsibilities of life is the primary measure of a Spirit-led life. Paul introduces us to the concept of walking according to the Spirit as the norm for the Christian.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 8:1) - Every Crime Forgiven
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The amazing reality is that, by the grace of God, sinners can stand uncondemned before the holy God. This is not only possible; it is certain for all who trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. That wonderful truth is clearly stated in …
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(Romans 7:14-25) - Putting on the Dog
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey In Romans 7 the apostle Paul affirms, and illustrates from his own life, that every believer is engaged in a continual, lifelong battle against sin. It is an agonizing struggle, and defeats will be suffered, but ultimate victory is assured…
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(Romans 7:7-13) - Why the Law of God Matters
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey As followers of Christ, we are freed from the law. However, the law still serves a purpose. The law does not save anyone; rather, it reveals people's sinfulness so that Christ can save them.…
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(Romans 7:5-6) - Reproducing Spiritual Fruit
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The Christian life is a growing relationship with the living Lord. As that relationship flourishes, it will naturally produce a Spirit-controlled life that mirrors the character and conduct of Jesus Christ.…
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(Romans 7:1-4) - Saying "I Do" to Christ
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey In the opening verses of Romans 7, the apostle Paul explains the great truth that we who are saved through faith are freed from the law and united with Jesus Christ. The result and evidence of this union is a spiritually fruitful life.…
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(Romans 6:23) - The Slavery of Sin
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Romans 6:23 is one of the key Bible verses in setting forth the basic gospel message. It informs us of our great problem--sin that leads to eternal death. But it also gives us the solution--the grace of God that freely gives us eternal lif…
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(Romans 6:15-22) - The Struggle with Sin
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We are all slaves to the one we serve. As Christians we are slaves to God. This means we obey Him and lead lives characterized by righteousness.Af s
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(Romans 6:14) - The Death of Legalism
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The grace of God is essential to our salvation. Grace is also central to living the Christian life. The internal, transforming work of grace motivates us to live for Christ, not conform to unbiblical expectations.…
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(Romans 6:6-13) - Believing and Behaving
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey We cannot live correctly if we do not think correctly. This is a fundamental principle of Scripture. In Romans 6, we find this principle set forth concretely with three key words.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 6:3-5) - The Testimony of Baptism
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Water baptism is a picture of Spirit baptism, which identifies us with Christ's body, the church, and with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Such an intimate connection with Christ leaves no desire to ever go back to a life do…
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(Romans 6:1-2) - Does Grace Excuse Sin?
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey A proper understanding of God's grace does not excuse sin; it makes sin abhorrent to us. Indeed, we cannot live a life of sin.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 5:18-21) - A Waterfall of Grace
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey God's Word tells us how deeply and thoroughly sin has infected and affected us. But this truth only highlights the abounding, inexhaustible grace of God, a grace that is greater than all our sin.…
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(Romans 5:12-17) - A Cure for the Terminally Ill
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The Bible alone gives us a proper perspective on life and death. It explains the origin of sin, its universal impact, and the death it has brought to humanity. The Bible also gives us the solution to sin and death. The apostle Paul tells u…
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(Romans 5:9-11) - Assurance of Salvation
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The substitutionary death of Jesus Christ not only saves us but also secures us. Faith in Him gives us the assurance of knowing we are saved, reconciled, and safe in Him forever.Af Stephen Davey
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey We do not, and cannot, earn God's love. Instead, we can rest in the assurance that He is a God who loves people who are helpless sinners and His enemies. His love is a gift, not a reward.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 5:5b) - Helpless Without the Holy Spirit
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Through faith in Christ, we receive the wonderful gift of the Holy Spirit. His presence within us equips and empowers us to walk with God and serve Him. He is the constant Helper we all need.…
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(Romans 5:2-5a) - The Surprising Gift of Pain
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The gift of grace grants us access to God's presence and a new status as His redeemed children. But pain also is a gracious gift from God, which He uses to produce in us Christlike character.…
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(Romans 5:1) - Unwrapping the Gift of Peace
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey There is no lasting peace in our lives without having peace with God. And that blessing of peace with God is ours through faith in the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 4:17-25) - Two Ingredients of Hope
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey True, lasting hope cannot be based on ever-changing circumstances, whether good or bad. Hope is found in knowing God and trusting Him, the one who is all-powerful and always faithful.Af Stephen Davey
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(Romans 4:13-16) - Overruling the Rules
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey To insist that we need to pay for God’s gracious gift to us is to reject the gift itself. It is supremely important that we grasp the message of Romans that salvation is a free gift given unconditionally by our gracious God.…
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(Romans 4:9-12) - Getting Right with God
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Certain observances are important as expressions of faith. However, we must always guard against the subtle danger of rituals, signs, and symbols gradually taking precedence in our lives over a personal relationship with the Lord through f…
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(Romans 4:6-8) - The Last Scapegoat
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Biblical doctrine is always relevant to life. The great truth of justification by faith alone grants us the blessedness of knowing our sins have been forgiven, covered, and taken away, never to be counted against us.…
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(Romans 4:1-5) - Becoming a Friend of God
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The person of genuine faith will demonstrate it, not by a sinless life, but by trusting in Christ alone to declare him righteous before God. Romans presents Abraham as a wonderful example of such faith.…
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(Romans 3:27-28) - What the Gospel Destroys
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey God's gracious gift of justification by faith favors no people and excludes no people. There is no place for boasting; we are all invited to humbly place our faith in Christ alone because we are all sinners in need of His grace.…
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(Romans 3:24-26) - Doctrines That Determine Destiny
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The work of Jesus Christ in justification, redemption, and propitiation gives us greater appreciation for the character of God. And the more we understand these truths, the more amazed we are that He grants us all these benefits through fa…
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(Romans 3:23) - The Chasm Between Earth and Heaven
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Romans 3:23 gives us a concise, accurate diagnosis of our natural condition as human beings. It is not a pleasant portrayal, but it is one we must accept if we are to understand our need and God's gracious work on our behalf.…
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(Romans 3:21-22) - Sola Fide--Faith Alone
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Our own righteousness can never gain us acceptance before God. But that which we lack, He provides through faith in Jesus Christ--the righteousness of God Himself. What a glorious gift He has given to unworthy sinners like us.…
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(Romans 3:19-20) - Bridging the Great Divide
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Disease cannot be properly treated until it is properly diagnosed. So it is with the human condition. The apostle Paul makes it clear that sin, and the resulting separation from God, is mankind's terminal "disease" and that the solution is…
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(Romans 3:15-18) - Depravity and Desperation
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey When God is forgotten and His Word ignored, any sin can be justified--and often is. Ultimately, this spells disaster, for apart from Christ there is no peace, no fulfillment, no satisfaction, and no hope for eternity. This is the plight of…
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(Romans 3:13-14) - An Examination of the Tongue
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey While words can encourage, help, and heal, the apostle Paul offers his divinely inspired warning that words are most prominently used as weapons. Indeed, fallen humanity is characterized by deceptive, destructive communication.…
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(Romans 3:9-12) - Responding the Right Way to Bad News
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The Bible is clear in declaring the truth about humanity: we are all sinners and held under the dominion of sin. There is nothing righteous in us to commend us to God. Yet it is only when we acknowledge this honest, divine assessment of us…
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(Romans 3:3-8) - No Excuse for Sin
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey It is never right to do wrong. This simple, biblical truth puts to rest all the justifications and excuses for sin. No one is exempt from God's standards or from His judgment. Excuses will not take us to heaven; only the grace of God can d…
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(Romans 3:1-2) - The Treasure of Scripture
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey The Bible was given to the Jewish people as a sacred trust to be cherished, read, learned, lived, and declared among the nations. Can we, as Christ's followers, do anything less with God’s Word?…
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(Romans 2:25-29) - The Difference Between Religion and Redemption
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Many Jewish people in Paul's time scrupulously adhered to religious ritual, believing, like so many today, that this is enough to gain God’s acceptance. The apostle rejects such thinking and points to the truth that only a heart changed by…
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(Romans 2:17-24) - Enhancing God's Reputation
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Past episodes and the video version of The Wisdom Journey are free and on demand here: https://wfth.me/journey Does your life attract people to the Christian faith or turn them off to it? It is important to remember that the reputation of God's people in the world affects the way people in this world view God.…
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