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
114 God's Gift to Jesus
Jen and pastor Jeff discuss the idea of believers being God's gifts to Jesus. They emphasize that all of God's children have been kept except for one, which is you. Jesus prays that these gifts may be kept and not discarded. He thanks Father for all of the believers who have been kept, and reminds us that we are God's adopted children and brothers and sisters. This love prompts John to say, "Behold what manner of love is this!" Pastor Jeff and Jen also discuss the idea that people view them in different ways based on their beliefs. From the perspective of God, which is what defines us as believers, we are a beautiful and wondrous gift. This could be a part of your daily affirmations, so let’s jump right in!
[00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment
- Listener review!
- At the moment of salvation, believers become a gift to Jesus from God the Father
[05:20 - 12:55] We as Believers are Gifts
- Believers are given as a gift to God the Son
- We are not a burden or responsibility
- This perspective shifts our view of ourselves and allows us to see ourselves in a more positive light
[12:56 - 20:12] What Defines Us as Believers?
- Showing gratitude and appreciation
- Our relationship with God.
[20:13 - 21:34] Closing Segment
- Final words
Quotes:
"I have revealed your name to the people you gave me from the world. They were yours. You gave them to me and they have kept your word."
"So forget wondering how it happened that God the Father came into possession of us without us quite knowing or understanding it from God's perspective. That's just the shape of things. That's how we were his and he gave us as a gift to God the son."
Bible Verses Mentioned:
- John 17:24
- Peter 2:5
- Hebrews 2
- Peter 1:10-12
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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!