We're continuing our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Pastor Aaron Buer, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss John's writing style; eternal security; salvation, obedience and legalism; the origin of the term "hypocrite" and more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. After Acts by Bryan Litfin
2. An Introduction to Biblical Ethics by David W. Jones
3. John 10:25
4. Ada Bible Constitution
5. We Believes: Security
6. Exodus (starting ch 16)
7. Matthew 23:23
8. The Parable of the Lost Son
9. Ezekiel 36:26
10. Small Groups
11. Reach out for Mentorship or Care (prayer, counseling etc.) at: men@adabible.orgwomen@adabible.orgCampus Pastor info@adabible.org
12. Navigating Emotions Sermon Series
13. Navigating Emotions Counselor Videos

Further Reading:

1. 1 John 4:10-11
2. Gospel of John

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | The Character Test at: adabible.org/series/confident

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We're kicking off our Confident series by exploring the Apostle John's letter on confident faith. Join Sam Schubkegel, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss who the author and apostle John was, gnosticism and apologetics and young adults, and much more. The team dives deeper, sharing content that there just wasn’t time for in the sermon all the way to the last minute of this episode. It's jam-packed!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. After Acts by Bryan Litfin
2. Ada Bible Academy
3. Ada Bible Young Adults
4. Pilate Stone
5. Yehohanan's Skeletal Remains
6. Caiaphas Ossuary
7. Pool of Silome
8. Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Norman L. Geisler
9. The Text of the New Testament by Kurt and Barbara Aland
10. Ai Shepherds and Electric Sheep by Sean O'Callaghan and Paul A. Hoffman

Further Reading:

1. 1 John 1-2
2. Gospel of John

Our prayer for this week: "God, make yourself real to me."

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Confident. | Confident Faith at: adabible.org/series/confident

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org

You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing?

Do you wonder why Jesus did or said some of the things we read in the Bible? Join Pastor Jeff Manion, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis as they discuss what Pastor Jeff is up to these days, a new-to-us spiritual practice and some practical applications for reading the Bible when it seems confusing. The team also answers an additional important question at the end of the episode.

Resources mentioned during this episode in chronological order:

Mark 1 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.1.NIV

Mark 3 www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.3.NIV

City of God – Augustine www.wtsbooks.com/products/city-god-saint-augustine-9781565484795

Ada Bible Constitution www.adabible.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Constitution-combined-final2.pdf

Ephesians 2 www.bible.com/bible/111/EPH.2.NIV

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Listen to the sermon for this podcast, You Asked For It | Why is Jesus Confusing? here: adabible.org/series/you-asked-for-it/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: my.adabible.org/page/1710

You can find more information about Ada Bible Church, watch additional videos and learn more about our ministries at adabible.org