Rapp Report episode 170 Does the law of God apply to Christians today and if so how?   This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Rapp Report episode 169 Andrew and Bud respond to a review from when Jim Osman was on discussing his book, "God Doesn't Whisper". They respond to the topic of hearing the voice of God. Hearing the voice of God is a common concept within Christianity. At the root of the issue is a problem people have with the sufficiency of Scripture. Jim is a local church pastor and that is something that unfortunately is unique in this age of platform-building pastors. They discuss the importance of the local church. Get Jim's books This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Election and Foreknowledge Rapp Report episode 168 This Rapp Report podcast episode is for those who want to be prepared for the coming persecution, a study of suffering for Christ--but in pursuit of joy. It will deal with some hard issues like election and foreknowledge. Are they true? If so, what should we do? The book of 1 Peter addresses the issue of suffering for the cause of Christ, and it is also a book that talks about how we can be prepared to suffer. But what does this mean? If you are not familiar with the doctrines of election or foreknowledge then they will sound like some weird ideas. And if you have heard these doctrines all your life but never really studied them then they may seem strange as well. I think one reason why many people avoid studying these issues is that they do not know where to start or how to study them. There are so many questions and possible objections that come up when talking about the doctrines of election and foreknowledge that it can be hard just getting started in the first place. This episode will give us a good introduction to both doctrines, along with some practical things we need to do on our own part--in order to prepare ourselves for persecution ahead in America (and elsewhere). The understanding of these doctrines is easily understood when rooted in knowing the attributes of God. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

1 Peter Rapp Report Daily episode 167 The Striving for Eternity midweek Bible study on 1 Peter. This week we will look at an overview of 1 Peter and start to dig into the first verse: “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia”. This book provides a preparation for suffering. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Rapp Report episode 166 The Internet is a wonderful place to connect with friends and family, but it's also an easy place for criminals to steal your identity. We live in a digital world and so many people are not aware of the dangers lurking around. There are so many things that can harm you in the digital world, such as computer viruses, email scams, and phishing scams. These things can be harmful to your system or even steal your identity. This is the need to focus on cyber security. Cybercriminals do not care who they hurt or what they destroy as long as it is profitable for them! They target everyone from individuals to businesses to government agencies - anyone with valuable information on their computers. This could be anything from credit card numbers and passwords to corporate secrets and classified data. If the cybercriminal gets this information, he might be able to sell it on the black market where others can use these stolen items against you or worse yet - steal money directly from you by using your identity! It does not matter if you are a big corporation or just an individual at home trying to make ends meet; hackers will go after anyone with something of value on their computers! It only takes one computer virus or email scam to ruin your life. Protect yourself in a digital world with cyber security. The best way to protect yourself is to be aware of the different types of dangers and how they work. Andrew and Bud will discuss computer viruses, email scams, phishing scams, and ransomware on this show today! They will also give you tips on how you can better protect yourself from these threats!   Resources mentioned: Have I been pwned? This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Rapp Report episode 165 Have you ever wrestled with the question, "Can I lose my salvation?" If so, this is one episode that's worth another listen as Andrew and Bud discuss it. The question of whether or not you are "saved" is one that has been debated for centuries. Some believe it is possible to lose your salvation, others do not think so as long as you remain faithful throughout the rest of your life and repent when necessary, while some simply deny such a notion altogether but instead promote eternal security. The first thing to keep in mind is that the Bible never says you can lose your salvation. It does not say it cannot be lost, but rather there are no verses which state this as a possibility for those who have accepted Jesus Christ's sacrifice on their behalf and follow Him faithfully throughout life (and repent when necessary). To understand the answer to the question, one must understand the nature of salvation. In the Bible, salvation is a free gift of God's grace. It cannot be earned or lost but it can only come through faith in Jesus Christ who died on our behalf and rose again for us to have eternal life with Him (John 14:26). This means that we are saved by what He has done not because there was something inherently good about you that made this happen; rather your belief alone saves you from sin as well death itself!   Twelve Tests of Assurance (John MacArthur) Do you enjoy fellowship with Christ and His people? 1 John 1:3 Are you sensitive to sin? 1 John 1:9 Do you hate the world and its evil? 1 John 2:15 Are you obedient to God’s Word? 1 John 2:3 Do you love Jesus Christ with an unusual love? 1 John 3:2 Do you see a decreasing pattern of sin in your life? 1 John 3:5 Do you sacrificially love other Christians? 1 John 3:14 Do you experience answered prayer? 1 John 3:22 Do you experience the inner working of the Holy Spirit? 1 John 3:24, 4:13 Do you discern between spiritual truth and error? 1 John 4 Do you believe Scripture? 1 John 5:1 Have you been attacked, persecuted, for the truth? Phil 1: 28 Resources mentioned: Does Hebrews 6 Teach that You Can Lose Your Salvation? This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Rapp Report 164 Andrew and Bud are still scratching their heads about Al Mohler's comments on The Briefing podcast from November 11, 2019. In this episode, they look at how Mohler answered (or really not answered) questions about social justice at the 2019 Shepherds Conference Q&A. The SBC has accepted resolution 9 which uses Critical Race Theory and intersectionality. It seems like a lot of people have been confused by Dr. Mohler's comments after that Q&A and we wanted to help clear things up for you! We talk through some of Al's responses from the Q&A as well as his own podcast.   Resources mentioned: By What Standard documentary The Statement on Social Justice ad the Gospel This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe

Rapp Report 163 Rewind In this episode, Andrew and Bud address how Mohler feels that foreign politicians must answer the question of is homosexuality a sin. However, they point out that Mohler has not kept his own word in asking Beth Moore to answer this question.   Resources mentioned: Justin Peters article This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe

Rapp Report Daily episode 162 Andrew and Bud provide a Christian perspective of the Equality Act. This bill is Romans 1 coming to America. This bill will protect sexual perversion. This episode will cover the impacts of this bill on first amendment freedoms, economic, medical, educational, governmental, women, children, and Christian. Resources mentioned: The Equality Act: A Christian Overview This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe

Rapp Report episode 161 Andrew and Bud address a bunch of different topics and articles in the news and provide a Christian perspective on these topics.   Get discounts on MyPillow products with the promo code SFE and call (800) 873-0176 or go to MyPillow.com, click on the Radio Listeners square, and use promo code SFE. Resource mentioned: Rep. Jerry Nadler defends Equality Act, says “God’s will is of no concern” The Equality Act Is Set to Destroy Religious Freedom—What Should We Do? The Equality Act and the Cost of Freedom The Equality Act Here are the executive actions Biden has signed so far Boston Public Schools Suspend Advanced Class Enrollment Test; Say Too Many Students In Them Are White Or Asian This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Leave us a review Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Get the book What Do They Believe Get the book What Do We Believe