Worshipology

Have you ever wanted someone to just “tell it like it is?” You want them to get to the point and just say what is needed to be said. Well, you’re in luck! This is exactly what John does in 1 John 3:4-10. Just like we can easily know the physical math of 2+2=4, we can also easily know the spiritual math of what sin and holiness equal. In this passage, John reminds us that those in Christ will pursue holiness, and those who are not will pursue sin. However, take heart, Christian! We pursue holiness out of the victory of Christ’s work on the cross. You don’t want to miss this episode!

In 1 John 2:28-3:3, the apostle John reminds us that righteousness is a big mark of an authentic faith. Through this text, John encourages us to remember that the love of God helps us in our pursuit of holiness as His children. However, he also reminds us to look forward to the coming of Christ to help us too. To modernize what John is telling us, “Children, you will one day see Christ fully and completely! This is crazy! Be ready!” You won’t want to miss this episode.

It’s no secret that an authentic faith will persevere until the end. However, it’s also no secret that perseverance is hard at times. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he evaluates 1 John 2:18-27 to uncover the “perseverance prescription.” But breathe easy! The prescription found in the Bible is less work, more rest. Tune in for some encouragement.

Satan may not have your heart, but that doesn’t mean he won’t still try to divide it. But what if I told you that we can know his playbook? He’s been using it for years! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he evaluates 1 John 2:12-17 to see Satan’s 1-2-3 punch aimed at redirecting our loves from the things of God to the things of this world. He used these punches in the Garden in Genesis 3, he used these punches in the wilderness as he tempted Jesus in Luke 4, and he’s still using these punches now. But be encouraged! You’re fighting a battle that’s already won!

What makes up an authentic faith? When everything is stripped down to the basic foundation of things, what does God-honoring faith really look like? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he reflects on four passages where God’s essence is explicitly described. Because, at the end of the day, an authentic faith will reflect the character and essence of God. Not perfectly, but persistently. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he continues evaluating the marks of an authentic Christian faith found in the book of 1 John. Looking at love in 1 John 2:7-11, this episode explains why love is such an important and necessary indicator of a real, genuine faith. Tune in for some encouragement, challenges, and maybe even a laugh or two.

“By this, we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through 1 John 2:1-6 and its implications for an authentic faith. Does the confession of our mouths match the confession of our hearts? John clearly tells us in this passage that an authentic faith will obey God’s commands. We won’t be perfect, but we should see progress. Remember, obeying God is not a burden of points to check off our lists; rather, obeying God is a blessing that comes from knowing how much Jesus loved us by taking care of the condemnation for our sin. You won’t want to miss this episode!

“God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” The last four words of this sentence may be bad grammar, but it’s beautiful theology. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks 1 John 1:5-10 and works through the real battle between darkness and light in the hearts of Christians. Tune in as this passage gives much needed help in leaving the darkness behind and dwelling in the light of Christ; because the truth is, if you’re walking in darkness, you aren’t walking with Jesus.

What does an authentic faith look like? To rightly answer this question, we need to look at its foundation. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he begins a new series in the book of 1 John. From the beginning, we see that an authentic faith must rest on the cornerstone of the real Jesus Christ; and 1 John 1:1-4 gives us a great place to start. You won’t want to miss this episode!

James 1:22 tells us to be both hearers and doers of God's Word. So, what will you do with it? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he concludes the Sermon on the Mount series in Matthew 7:24-29. Is your life built upon the foundation of God's Word like the wise man, or is it built upon sand like the foolish man? Filled with both challenges and encouragement, tune in as Tyler discusses the life-changing uniqueness and authority of the Bible and why that must matter to us.