BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

”Walk in the Spirit...” (Galatians 5:16-26)

"Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." What is involved in a spiritual walk? How is it accomplished? Listen to Paul as he instructs the Galatians "to line up" with the Spirit.

”Do Good Unto All Men” in Context (Galatians 6:1-18)

Most controversies regarding application of a text are resolved by a careful consideration of the context. That is certainly true with the General Benevolence question. What does Paul mean when he urges the spiritual among the Galatians to "do good unto all men"?   

Salvation in Three Tenses

We are often asked, "Are you saved?" or "How do you know you are saved?" There is a Bible answer that gives assurance and comfort. Listen as Jeff Asher addresses Salvation in Three Tenses: Past, Present & Future.

The Conversion of the Samaritans

Jeff Asher examines the details of the conversion of the Samaritans, and in particular, the case of Simon who had been a sorceror. Does Simon's conversion establish that salvation is at the point of faith before and without water baptism? Is his experience proof that the alien sinner may pray for remmission of sins? 

Hosea 2:1-23

God describes His relationship to Israel using the metaphor of Hosea, Gomer and their children, Jezreel, Loruhama, and Loammmi. Israel is an adulterous wife who has forgotten her husband. Her lewdness will be discovered to the nations with whom she has gone whoring.

Hosea 1:2-11

The prophecy introduces the reader to Hosea and his family. It tells the story of the prophet and his wife, Gomer, and the birth of three children. It is revealed that two of these children are illegitimate. This sad experience becomes a metaphor of God's relationship to Hhis people Israel.

Stand Fast Therefore... (Galatians 5:1-15)

Paul now begins to make some practical applications of his argument on the superiority of the Gospel over the  Law of Moses. In the first place, the death of Christ is meaningless if justification is through the Law. In the second place, liberty is not freedom from obedience to the Law of Christ. Grace is not a license to sin. Finally, do not allow those who oppose you to seduce into wrangling, lest all be lost. 

The Sixth Wonder of Calvary: The Rending of the Temple Veil

The sixth wonder receives little notice in the immediate context (Matthew 27:50-51), but the Apostle Paul makes effective use of the fact when he instructs Hebrew Christians in the superiority of the Gospel over the Law of Moses (Hebrews 6:19-20; 9:1-14). What is the significance of the veil of the temple being torn from top to bottom?

Introduction to Hosea

Jeff Asher introduces the prophet Hosea. Included in this study is historical background for the book. Asher also gives time to a consideration of all the prophets, Hosea in particular, as a type of the Messiah. 

At Peace with God (Colossians 1:19-23)

Recently a friend and brother entered into his reward. I was called to preach at his memorial service. My thoughts that day were taken from this sermon preached earlier that morning. How can you and I know that we are at peace with God. Paul instructs us in Colossians 1:19-23.