Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology. A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of the Reformation. These five solas (sola is the Latin word for “only” or “alone”) are sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (God’s glory alone). Put together, these solas clearly express the central concerns of the Protestant Reformation, which was about worship and authority within the church as much as it was about individual salvation. The “alone” in each is vital, and they emphasize the sufficiency of God’s Word and the gracious nature of salvation, received by faith alone, in Christ alone. The last of the five solas, soli Deo gloria, is the natural outworking of the first four. It reminds us that Reformed theology understands all of life in terms of the glory of God. To be Reformed in our thinking is to be God-centered. Salvation is from the Lord from beginning to end, and even our existence is a gift from Him.
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Dr. Erwin Lutzer’s sermon “We Will Not Bow” is a moving call for Christians to stand firm in the face of cultural pressure and ideological conformity. He coming from Daniel chapter 3, Lutzer highlights the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—three Hebrew men who refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image, choosing instead to face the fiery furnace with unwavering faith in God’s power, providence, and ...
This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Saints! Paul wasn’t writing to pagans—he was writing to believers in Rome. Folk who had already been saved, but still needed to be sanctified. And here’s the truth: just because you’re saved don’t mean you can’t still choose sin. But hear me—when you do, you’re clocking i...
The source text provides an extended homily or sermon based on Ephesians 6:10-20, focusing intensely on the concept of spiritual warfare. The speaker emphasizes that the conflict Christians face is not primarily physical or mundane, but an invisible, cosmic battle against spiritual forces of evil, asserting that everyday struggles like depression or divorce are symptoms of this unseen war. To equip believers, the text...
Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, “John MacArthur said it right—we’ve got to fight daily. Not just once, not just on Sunday, but every single day to break the habits of our former lives. That means training our souls to hate what we used to love. To despise the sin, we once cherished. Because holiness ain’t automatic—it’s a battle!” “And Paul, that apostolic preacher, laid it down in ...
Jesus's prediction became a reality in A.D. 70 when the Romans invaded Jerusalem under Titus, decimating the city.
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Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah has faced a lot of hardship, and his health is suffering because he's so worried about Jerusalem. He wasn't indifferent to the nation's destruction; instead of saying, "I told you so," he was heartbroken. Jeremiah's reaction shows us how God feels. God isn't distant; He stays wit...
The late Dr. S.M. Lockridge takes us on a journey and unlocks the power and majesty of our Creator and the incredible work that his Son; Christ Jesus accomplished on the cross and the victory of his resurrection!
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Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, Merry Christmas, Matthew 2:11 The wise men came to the house where the child was with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened the boxes of gifts they had brought for him. They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Please note that when they saw the young child with Mary His mother, they fell down and worshipe...
Dr. Voddie Baucham delivers a bold and convicting message on why today’s Christians no longer command the respect they once held in society. With unwavering clarity, he exposes the roots of the Church’s weakened witness—compromise, biblical illiteracy, and cultural conformity. His challenge is clear: reclaim a fearless, Scripture-rooted faith that stands firm and speaks truth. If you’ve felt that Christianity has bee...
This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Some people misinterpret this verse, thinking it says, “Let your speech be salt,” and use it to justify sharp remarks. However, the verse actually says, “always with grace, seasoned with salt.” This means that a follower of God should speak in a way tha...
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