Kitchen Table Theology
Where Coffee, Conversation, and Theology Meet. During my 40 years in ministry, I’ve developed an increasing burden for what I sense to be an increase in biblical illiteracy, not only among those in our churches, but also in the young men and women entering the ministry. Conversely, I am hopeful, because I also sense a hunger from people to learn and know biblical truth and the things of God has revealed to us in Scripture. Our Kitchen Table Theology team has developed a list of over 150 doctrinal topics which I, along with one of my cohosts, Jen Denton or Tiffany Coker, examine weekly. Our goal is to educate and share biblical truth on the same level as if we were sitting at your kitchen table with a Bible and a pot of southern pecan coffee in front of us. Welcome to the table!
Kitchen Table Theology
124 Built on the Rock, Jesus Christ
Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss how salvation is based on Christ and the believer's service to Christ. Paul likens these to gold and silver and precious stones and says that there are two types of structures built on Christ- the first being built on gold silver or precious stones, which will endure and be rewarded, while the second is built on wood hay or stubble, which will suffer loss. Christians are secure in their salvation because they are building on Christ, which is the rock. Christ himself is the foundation on which the Christian stands, and on which they build their eternal life.
[00:01 - 06:47] Opening Segment
- Quick fun chat about the Leaning Tower of Pisa
[06:48 - 16:52] The Believer's Foundation
- Matthew 7:24-27
- Corinthians 3:9-15
- Salvation is based upon Christ the rock
- Service to Christ is built on the foundation of Christ
- Paul likens this to gold, silver, and precious stones, but says that another class of structure is built on the rock--wood hay and stubble
- Christ is the foundation on which Christians stand, and on which they build their lives and eternity.
[16:53 - 18:38] Closing Segment
- Salvation occurs instantaneously at the moment of salvation when we are placed upon Christ as a solid rock
Quotes:
“Christ is the foundation on which the Christian stands and on which the Christian builds.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!