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
057 Regeneration
“You must not do, you must not even try to do, the will of the Father unless you are prepared to know the doctrine.” - C. S. Lewis
Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today we are continuing our study of understanding who we are in Christ.
[01:37] Regeneration
- Bishop John Taylor Smith and Evangelist George Whitefield on the importance of regeneration (in Christ’s words “You must be born again.”)
- Regeneration is the work of God that gives new life to anyone who believes in Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
- The indwelling work of the Trinity in the life of the new believer (John 14:23).
[12:31] New Creatures as a Result of Regeneration
- Regeneration is the foundation upon which our total salvation is built.
- How Regeneration plays itself out in our lives by bearing the fruit of our salvation.
[16:01] What Difference Does Regeneration Make for Our Lives?
- No longer living in habitual sin (1 John 3:9)
- Christ-like love for others
- Beginning to live a victorious life and overcome the pressures and temptations of the world
- Even though we are not untouched by Satan, We are protected from Satan as Jesus continues to be our intercessory prayer warrior (Luke 22:31-34).
[23:24] Closing Segment
- Recovering and reviving the doctrine of Regeneration
- Final words and announcements from Pastor Jeff and Jen
Tweetable Quotes:
“Regeneration is the act of being made born again, or born from above, through the work of the Holy Spirit.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
“Regeneration is the foundation upon which our total salvation is built. Without new life in Christ, there is no possibility of receiving the other aspects of salvation.” — Pastor Jeff Cranston
Bible Verses Mentioned:
- Titus 3:5
- John 3:3
- John 3:7
- Matt 19:28
- John 14:23
- Romans 8:11
- 1 John 3:9
- Ephesians 4: 24
- 1 John 5:3-4
- Luke 22:31-34
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