Grounded & Growing

Apr 09 2025 54 ep. 25 mins 5
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An Anabaptist podcast discussing theology and connecting it to everyday life. 

Produced by The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. Visit swordandtrumpet.org for more info. 

Formerly the Theological Touchpoints podcast.

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Can We Understand What the Bible Says?

Apr 09 2025 12 mins  
When God revealed Himself through Scripture, He did not mask Himself behind mysteries and riddles. Listen today to learn how the Bible helps us see God clearly and know Him truly. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Clarity of ScriptureSupport the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet

Should We Use Bible Translations?

Mar 26 2025 11 mins  
Where did our English Bibles come from? Join us to learn how our modern translations were developed, and how you can know and love Christ better through them. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Preservation of ScriptureBIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org For a more detailed introduction to the preservation and translation of Scripture, see the book God�

How Do We Know What the Bible Originally Said?

Mar 12 2025 9 mins  
God has providentially preserved the Bible ever since it was written. Listen to learn how familiarity with our copies of the Bible can increase our confidence in the Bible's trustworthiness. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Preservation of ScriptureBIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org For a more detailed introduction to the preservation and translation

Can We Trust the Bible?

Feb 26 2025 11 mins  
The Bible is a reliable witness to reality. Join us to learn about God's trustworthiness and why His character leads us to trust the Bible. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Inerrancy of Scripture (4 Part Series) Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more the

Does It Matter What the Bible Says?

Feb 12 2025 11 mins  
Are the words of the Bible more significant than the words of any other book? Join us today to learn about God's authority and how He exercises His authority through the Bible. RELATED EPISODES From the Mouth of God: Inspiration and AuthorityThird Culture and the Loss of Biblical Authority ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Authority of ScriptureInspiration, Authority, and the Christia

Who Wrote the Bible?

Jan 29 2025 6 mins  
The Bible is God's word to us. Listen now to hear how God spoke to the biblical authors, and how He still speaks today. RELATED EPISODES From the Mouth of God: DefinitionsFrom the Mouth of God: Inspiration TheoriesFrom the Mouth of God: Biblical SupportFrom the Mouth of God: Inspiration and Authority ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Inspiration of Scripture - Part 1The Inspiration of

What Books Should Be Included in the Bible?

Jan 15 2025 11 mins  
How do we know what writings should be included in our Bibles? Join us to learn the questions we need to ask to recognize which writings were spoken by God. RELATED EPISODES Approaching CanonPrinciples of Canon - Part 1Principles of Canon - Part 2Old Testament CanonNew Testament CanonIs the Apocrypha Scripture?Close of the Canon ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Canon of Scripture (3

Why Do We Need the Bible?

Jan 01 2025 12 mins  
Scripture is essential to all true faith. Listen today to hear how God reveals Himself through creation and through the Bible, and why it matters. ARTICLES FOR FURTHER STUDY The Necessity of Divine Revelation (7 Part Series) Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Websit

Does Justification Matter? [Foundations]

Mar 26 2024 42 mins  
Why does justification by faith alone matter? Because if we discard or downplay it, we are of necessity also discarding and downplaying grace. If our works are necessary to complete our salvation, then God’s grace isn’t sufficient to save. If our gospel is to be God-glorifying, it must be God-centered. And if it is to be God-centered, it must be grace-based. That is, it must be

If You Love Me... [Foundations]

Feb 27 2024 31 mins  
Jesus does not require anything of us poor wretched sinners except that we come to Him in faith. His love is offered freely to all who are willing to receive it. This grace compels us to obey. As Isaac Watts expressed, “Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.” This kind of love demands that we give everything—my soul, my life, my all. If we come to Chris