BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Today we discuss a clue in the text of the Bible that demonstrates that it was NOT written to mislead people. Also: was Jesus God AND Man?

Huge topic today: How does God's sovereignty and human free will interact? Do humans have free will? Does God cause all things to happen, or are other forces in control?

Negative bias: It means that humans are more likely to remember bad things and insults than to remember blessings and compliments. Why do we have a bias towards the negative, and what does the Bible prescribe to help us?

Today we focus on the power of humility - how in the world can humility be powerful? It turns out that walking in humility invites God's grace and blessing and living a prideful life invites the opposition of God. Ouch!

Today we discuss one of the more controversial claims about Jesus - are there many paths to God, or only one? Did Jesus conclusively teach that He Himself was the only, single way to God the Father and Eternal life?

Fiery trials should not surprise us, says the Bible, because they will certainly come. How can we go through these difficult ordeals and survive and keep our eyes on God? Also: the limits of Christian freedom.

More wrestling with sexism and the Bible today (and how the Bible is not, actually, sexist at all when we read all of the commands to wives AND HUSBANDS. Also: Does the act of being baptized save you?

You've probably heard me say it before: The church is NOT a building, except today, Peter is going to tell us that yes,in fact, the church is a kind of building. What kind of building are we, and who are YOU in light of God's calling?

Does God Protect His faithful through difficult troubles, or does He let them go through those troubles? Also - should we be snarky to each other...or act differently?

Today we talk about law enforcement, governments and justice. What kind of role does law enforcement and the government have according to the Bible? Should governments show great mercy to those who do wrong?

Psalm 100 - a very short chapter - is filled with a wonderful how-to all about worship. How should we approach God? What should our attitude of worship be? How should we come into the presence of the Maker of the universe? All these questions and more are answered in this glorious Psalm.

Two big topics today: #1 - The danger of false teaching and our command to welcome and show hospitality to those who are true Christian teachers + The greatest joy a parent can have is not when their kids are successful, but when they are walking in God's truth.

How does the Word of God teach us how to handle door to door false teachers when they come and visit?

How are Christians supposed to love each other? In John 13, Jesus gives us a mind-blowing and utterly illogical example of how we are to love each other, and in doing so, the King of Kings takes on the likeness of a humble, foot-washing servant.

John speaks of a mysterious "sin that leads to death" in 1 John 5, and instructs Christians NOT to pray about somebody committing that sin. What kind of sin leads to death, and why in the world should we not pray about it when we see it?

In 1 John 4 we are told to test the spirits to see if they are teaching truly or falsely. Does this passage mean that we are to literally speak to and interrogate spirits somehow? If so - how can we do this?!

Two topics today: 1 John 3 gives us a hint that Christians will transform into something different when they go to Heaven - what will Christians become, upon death? Also - what is a sign that we are going to Heaven and a sure sign that we aren't?

Today we discover that there is a fascinating and unsettling connection in the Bible between fear and worship. Why?

Today we discuss one of the most comforting Psalms in Scripture and learn why Spurgeon tells us to be afraid of being afraid.

People say all the time that Christianity isn't a religion, it's a relationship - what does that mean? How can we actually know God and Jesus and be in a relationship with them? Today's passage explains the answer...

What is God made of- what is His essence, and what does that mean to us? Also - how can we possibly be made clean again so that we can have fellowship with a God of pure light who has no darkness, or unrighteousness, in Him?

Today we see a glorious and Trinitarian summary of the Great News of Jesus in Titus 3, and also discuss several very practical commands that Paul gives us regarding our behavior, most of which are not even remotely easy to follow.

In Titus 2, Paul describes what sound doctrine looks like, and it is a lot more practical than we might expect. ALSO: Did you know a church in Crete claims to have the original skull of Titus?!

Many people claim to be followers of Jesus - does self identifying as a Christian make you one? No, as it turns out.

Karl Marx famously alleged that religion was a kind of illusionary painkiller that made people feel better, but really did nothing to improve their overall condition. Does the Bible read like a book designed to offer illusionary pleasure? NO, it does not.

What can we learn from the prayers of David - who seemed to be in constant trouble - that will help our own prayer life to be richer and more fruitful?

Today we hear the story of Demas, one of Paul's co-workers that is mentioned multiple times in Scripture - and somebody who abandoned Paul and appears to have turned his back on the faith. What kind love did Demas struggle with which caused him to run away from God? That same love can be equally or more dangerous for us!

Who are the mysterious enemies of Moses named Jannes and Jambres that Paul mentions in 2nd Timothy? Also: What does Paul says the signs of last days will be?

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Paul tells Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God in his life - how can WE do this - how can we rekindle God's spiritual gifting in our lives?

How do we fight the good fight of the faith - does this mean fighting with other people, engaging in spiritual warfare, or something entirely different?

Why does God allow wicked people to prosper and do well? In today's episode, we consider how the Psalmist Asaph almost lost his faith when he saw bad people living good lives- until he stepped into the sanctuary to worship God and His perspective was completely changed.

Multiple times in the Psalms- almost 50 - God is declared to be our refuge - a shelter from trouble and distress. How then can it be that our refuge from trouble can also be the source of our troubles and distresses?!

Two big topics today, that we treat with an introductory overview. How does the Bible command that men treat women? The answer is very practical and important to understand. Also: Did Jesus make wine with alcohol? Are Christians forbidden from drinking any alcohol?

It turns out that demons don't teach the kinds of things we would expect them to...but are much more subtle. Also - is there any danger in Christians embracing conspiracy theories and QAnon?

You know the church isn't a building, but a people. Today, we read how the church is also the household of God and a pillar and foundation of truth in the world. What does that mean for our calling as the people of God?

In 2nd Timothy 2, Paul tells women to be quiet and dress modestly. Do such commands indicate the Paul was sexist, or the Bible was sexist? I don't believe so, and today, by looking at the many commands to MEN in the Bible, we make the case that the Bible isn't sexist at all, but outlining what is pleasing to God.

Today we list out at least ten biblical reasons why Jesus came from Heaven to earth and also discuss the humility of Paul. + Bonus trivia: Who wrote the SECOND most books in the Bible after Paul?

Today we discuss how God's goodness sustains and upholds us just like a rich and nutritious meal. Also - how and why we should preach truth to ourselves.

In Psalm 59, David is facing a group of agents of the king who want to kill him. Even though we don't normally face that exact situation, we can learn much from how David spiritually responded to being in a crisis.

Paul commands Christians to examine themselves and test themselves to see if they are actually in the faith, rather than Christians in name only. What sort of test is he talking about, and how can somebody know whether they are genuinely saved by Jesus?

Jesus tells the thief on the cross, "Today you will be with Me in Paradise," So - where is Paradise and what is Paradise, and why was Paul caught up to Paradise? Also = the power of weakness and where is the third Heavens?

The Bible teaches that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light- what does this mean - is Satan even an angel? We also learn in today's passage that followers of Satan can similarly disguise themselves AND we discuss what real spiritual maturity and leadership looks like.

Today we discuss spiritual warfare and how to NOT fight with your basic human impulses. Spiritual warfare: The Bible teaches we do NOT wrestle against humans, but does that mean we always are fighting against evil spirits in spiritual warfare...or, is spiritual warfare more about HOW a Christian engages?

Giving is a controversial Bible teaching - today we discuss how God blesses those who give...is giving a way to get rich? Also: why pastors and leaders should never compel people to give.

David finds himself in a terrible situation in Psalm 55 - captured by his arch enemies, and held in their capital city. He claims, however, that He will trust God and NOT be afraid. How can we do the same - trust God and not fear in seemingly hopeless situations?

What if we've done something really, really horrible - the kind of thing that no human would ever approve of, much less God. How do we turn back to God? How do we ask His forgiveness? Today, in Psalms 51, we see how a murderer sought forgiveness from God.

Today we discuss what the Bible teaches about giving - how giving under compulsion is not allowed - and also discuss the difference between tithing and giving. Does the New Testament command Christians to tithe?

Today we discuss how God uses regular old humans to comfort the downcast + a life or death difference between Godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. One leads to life and salvation, the other leads to death!

Today's passage has one of the most quoted Scriptural commands: Do not be unequally yoked. But what does Paul mean here? Is he forbidding marriage? Business partnership? Today we explore this command and also discuss the best four word description of a Christian.