The Scriptures Are Real

You can go to sparcproject.org to see the video of Jeff Chadwick Kerry and Lamar spoke about.In this episode Kerry and Lamar answer questions such as how the covenant ties in with children who are wandering, or how much did Eve know and understand when she partook of the fruit, and the comparison of different interpretations of the Facsimiles. They also talk about the condescension of Christ at Christmas, and the irony of Christ's separation from God creates the chance for our unity with God. They also talk about Christmas traditions and making Christ the center of Christmas. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

The 25% off for Kerry's publications at seagullbook.com ends on the 15th. Enter the code Kerry25.In this episode Kerry and Jason discuss the middle of the Book of Revelation, and discuss how many of the numbers in Revelation are symbolic of being in the middle of trials. They give the key for several symbolic numbers, including many that you may not normally think we can understand. They explore the protection that is extended to those who make and keep covenants, but that this doesn't mean that they will avoid all pain or trials in the midst of the turmoil of the world. They talk about the symbolism of beasts, and the power of the world in our day, and the way to overcome it. They discuss symbols of Christ and and Satan and angels and worldly rulers. They discuss ways to be responsible and irresponsible in interpreting things in the Book of Revelation. They also talk about how we overcome the powers of Satan and the world through Christ. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer and editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

This episode is only one hour long! I don't know why the upload makes it appear to be 5 hours, but when you listen it is only 1 hour.Go to sparcproject.org to learn about the tour to Egypt that is sponsoring this episode.Please email us with questions and comments at thescripturesarereal@gmail.comWe mention a book in the podcast, and I wanted you to know you can get a discount on it and others of my books at seagullbook.com by entering the code Kerry25In this episode Kerry and Phil dive into the beautiful teachings of Revelation 5. They discuss John seeing the throne of God, and the terrible problem of not being able to find someone who can open the sealed book, and the beauty and power of learning that the lion of God is the lamb who was slain. They explore the image of Christ being our advocate with the Father, and what that looks like for each of us individually. They also explore how much comfort comes from knowing that all wrongs will be set right.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Visit our sponsor at he-lives.net Please email questions and comments to thescripturesarereal@gmail.com In this episode Kerry and Andy explore the beginning of the Book of Revelation. They talk about who John is, where and when this revelation was received, what seems to have been going on among the saints and how that is addressed in the book, symbolism, the use of temple imagery, what it means to be a prophet, the majesty of seeing God, the power of Christ, and the messages to the seven churches, among other things. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our producer, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Email our sponsor, yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com to get help with getting life changing mental wellness products for you or your children or grandchildren. With your email you can get information about how to get a $10 discount.The code for discounts at Seagullbook.com is Kerry25 .You can go to sparcproject.org to donate to the podcast (just make a note that your donation is for the podcast).Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and share your experiences with the podcast and ask your questions.In this shortcast, Kerry explores the interrelation between God’s love for us, our love for God, and the notion of being born again. He discusses the covenant connection with truly becoming God’s children, or children of Christ. He talks about how God’s love is manifest in covenant, in sending Christ to fulfill the covenant, and in changing us when we have made and kept covenant, and in the power of that change. That change really results in new beings, begotten by Christ. He touches on how this is tied up into thinking Celestial, becoming godly, and the glory that awaits us.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Email our sponsor, yourmentalwellnesscoach@gmail.com to get help with getting life changing mental wellness products for you or your children or grandchildren. With your email you can get information about how to get a $10 discount.The code for discounts at Seagullbook.com is Kerry25 .You can go to sparcproject.org to donate to the podcast (just make a note that your donation is for the podcast).Email us at thescripturesarereal@gmail.com and share your experiences with the podcast and ask your questions.In this episode Nick Frederick and Kerry discuss the disputes about Christ’s nature that likely were behind some of John’s teachings in his letters. They talk about the importance of Christ being both divine and mortal, and the blessings that come to us from Christ’s mortality. They also talk about the timing of John’s letters. They draw in Book of Mormon teachings as well. They explore the importance of having a testimony of and a correct understanding of Christ and the dangers that come from misunderstanding it. They delve into John’s many teachings about love and how that interacts with his clear teachings and corrections. They also see covenant teachings in the epistles. They discuss the teachings of Jude as well, especially looking for the mercy of Christ and loving and knowing our neighbors and loving and searching for truth.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this bonus episode and joint podcast, Emilia Rabe continues her podcast by asking Kerry about how he developed and maintains testimony. You can use the code Kerry25 for a discount on Kerry's books at Seagullbook.com If you are interested in the workshops on the Book of Mormon (Dec. 7-9), or on Egypt and the Gospel (Dec. 15-16), email thescripturesareal@gmail.com. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry clears up some common teachings about the covenant, and highlights the amazing teachings of Elder Renlund on how the baptismal covenant and the endowment are interrelated as part of the Abrahamic (or New and Everlasting) covenant. You can use the code Kerry25 for a discount on Kerry's books at Seagullbook.com If you are interested in the workshops on the Book of Mormon (Dec. 7-9), or on Egypt and the Gospel (Dec. 15-16), email thescripturesareal@gmail.com. Elder Renlund's talk can be found at https://soundcloud.com/byu-idaho-radio/elder-and-sister-renlund-byu-idaho-devotional?utm_source=www.byui.edu&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fbyu-idaho-radio%252Felder-and-sister-renlund-byu-idaho-devotional We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Jennifer Lane and Kerry talk about Peter, and about leaving the world behind. They explore being redeemed and born again and finding the balance of choosing to live in a godly manner and being made godly, and how difficult it is to find that balance. They also discuss the hope we have in our and others having a chance to change in the next life and being redeemed by Christ’s blood. They explore what it means to be pilgrims in this life . They rejoice in and talk about the blessing of having successors of Peter’s furthering his revelatory teachings. You can use the code Kerry25 for a discount on Kerry's books at Seagullbook.comKerry and Jennifer discuss the books: https://amzn.to/3FOODF and https://amzn.to/3snRqCt. If you are interested in the workshops on the Book of Mormon (Dec. 7-9), or on Egypt and the Gospel (Dec. 15-16), email thescripturesareal@gmail.com. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Use the code Kerry25 at seagullbook.com to get 25% off of Kerry's books. In this episode Rabbi Joe Charnes and Kerry dive deep on the first 8 verses of James. They discuss the relationship of trials and being built up so that we can become complete, or wholehearted. They look at the meanings of the words used in these four verses and how we can become more godly through these trials. They then wrestle with the heavy questions of whether or not you can truly find joy in the worst kind of evil in your life, and whether any of this can truly help you to become perfect in this life. They ask if James is right that joy can come from experiencing evil. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, BJ Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.