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
257 Applying the Bible: Living Out God’s Word Daily
Spiritual growth is not only about knowing Scripture. It is about living it. In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany share how the Bible moves from the page into our everyday choices. Scripture is essential to our fellowship with God; We learn how to see its treasures as inexhaustible and what it means to be a doer of the Word.
What We Discussed
01:25 - Why Scripture Is Essential
The Bible is described as a lamp, a guide, a weapon, and nourishment. Jeff emphasizes its power to teach, correct, and shape our lives (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12).
05:01 - Use the Bible in Fellowship With God
Scripture is the primary way God speaks to us, through conviction, encouragement, correction, and blessing. Psalm 19:7-11 highlights the richness of God’s Word.
07:20 - Regard the Bible’s Treasures as Inexhaustible
Pastor Jeff encourages believers to see Scripture as endlessly rich, meeting our needs day by day, even moment by moment.
09:05 - Acknowledge Your Spiritual Needs
Bring your struggles, failures, and desires to God’s Word, trusting it to minister to you in every circumstance.
09:47 - Be a Doer of the Word
Hearing is not enough. We must act on what Scripture teaches, responding to warnings, promises, instructions, and commands.
11:25 - C.S. Lewis on “Good Pretending”
C.S. Lewis described “good pretending” as practicing who we already are in Christ.
15:52 - Building a Fund of Doctrinal Knowledge
As Believers, we must systematically grow in our understanding of biblical truth.
17:06 - Returning Daily to Scripture
The Bible nourishes our souls, protects us from deception, and provides wisdom.
“May we increasingly give His Word a larger place in our lives and look to it daily for spiritual guidance and understanding.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!