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
128 Access To God
As believers, we have access to God's grace 365 days a year because of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross. This allows us to come to God in whatever situation we are in, whether it be times of joy or pain. In today’s episode, Jen and Jeff discuss the scope of this access, and how we often take this access for granted by only seeing God when we need Him. They encourage us to live our lives in a way that gives us full access to God at all times, 365 days a year. Tune in to find out more!
[00:01 - 06:45] Opening Segment
- Quick fun chat with Pastor Jeff and Jen
- We have special access to God and he is always available to us
[06:46 - 17:57] Access to God: Positional and Experiential
- Access to God is always open
- Romans 5:2
- Ephesians 2:18
- Hebrews 4:16
- We are urged to come boldly to God
- Experiencing our access to God Daily
- Value your time with God
- Remember God’s love is personal and real
- Know that you have God’s authority with you
- Be with God in times of joy and sorrow
- Share the gospel
[17:58 - 20:23] Closing Segment
- Final words
- Tune in tomorrow for a bonus episode on Reformation Day!
Quotes:
"Many times we only see God when we need Him. So when you're celebrating good times do it with God. God desires our friendship and our relationship. And he's not just our problem solver. Be a true friend of God and know that God wants you to walk with him." - Pastor Jeff Cranston
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!