WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

From Serving Satan to Serving the Creator of the Universe.

Out of the occult into the arms of a saving LORD.

There is danger in dabbling in the occult, tarot card readings, Ouija boards, astrology, and visiting psychics.

How many Americans dabble in occult practices?

What is the difference between dabbling and practicing?

PLUS: With all the money spent and technology used, why are students doing so poorly?

Edwin Benson explains how i-Ready is taking over teaching responsibilities.

But, i-Ready is failing.

David Fleming, subbing for Mark Lanier, continues with THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY) .

Mark Lanier is in the pulpit this week and continues with: Fighting for the weak.

Today’s Prayer:
Father God,
Thank you for being so gracious and merciful... More below.

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

FROM THE OCCULT TO SAVED BY GRACE

Discussed by Jac Marino
with Jac Marino (https://www.jacmarino.com/)

Is there danger in dabbling in the occult, tarot card readings, Ouija boards, astrology, and visiting psychics?

Today, Jac Marino discusses how Jesus saved her from abuse, addiction, New Age practices, the occult, ritual magic, and deep depravity. She is passionate about exposing the darkness she formerly pursued while pointing to freedom through faith in Jesus Christ.

Click here to order your copy of Jac’s book: “Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many Americans dabble in occult practices?

What is the difference between dabbling and practicing?

How did Jac begin walking the road towards the occult? Did she know where this road would lead? Jac blames herself for being naïve enough to believe that the darkness was really the light, but she is so grateful that she finally saw the beauty of forgiveness in Jesus.

Are there occult practices that some Christians have fallen into?

Why does Jac refer to much of her experience as “truth wrapped in lies”?

Was Jac “happy” living in the occult life? Jac quickly says: “Absolutely not!” But she is actually thankful for the sadness and depression, because it led her to Jesus!

What advice does Jac have for those dabbling/practicing in the occult?

Click here to learn more about Jac’s story.

IS TECHNOLOGY BETTER THAN A REAL, LIVE PERSON?

Discussed by Edwin Benson
with Return to Order www.ReturnToOrder.org

“Real people” have been teaching for over 100 years. But now, i-Ready is quietly taking over America’s public-school classrooms.

Edwin Benson is a retired public-school history teacher who now writes for Return to Order. Today, he discusses this new technology and why it is bad news for public school.

Click here to read Edwin’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the lure of the perfect teaching machine great while the reality is very disappointing?

Can machines adapt to a student’s needs as rapidly or smoothly as a competent and caring teacher? Edwin Benson says this: “You would never dream of hiring a machine to take care of your own children.”

Teachers across the nation understand that they are better-equipped to teach than a machine. Who, then, is making the decisions with this new software?

What is i-Ready?

Can technology be a good thing, though?

Do students like the i-Ready program? This answer may surprise you!

What should parents and students do to counter i-Ready?

Click here to help support Return to Order.

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 3

WHAT IS SALVATION? WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED? WHAT ARE WE SAVED FROM? WHY ARE WE SAVED?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson from Champion Forest Baptist Church.

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming is first to sub in and he will be teaching on The doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

NOTE: Have no fear, though! Mark Lanier actually preached the sermon this week, so you will still get to hear from him, too!

To view David Fleming’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What happens when we accept the free gift of salvation? (Colossians 2:13-14; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:13; Romans 8:1) David Fleming says: forgiveness, justification, righteousness, guaranteed and sealed, and unity with Chist.

COMMON SALVATION QUESTIONS:

Can a Person Really Know for Sure?

Is this an arrogant question? (1 John 5:13) David looks at it this way: I’m bragging on the Lord!

Do some wonder if they have a false assurance? (Matthew 7:21; Romans 8:29-30)

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

FIGHTING FOR THE WEAK

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

LAST WEEK, PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS STRESSED “ONE MORE JESUS”. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP THEM?

This week, Mark Lanier is in the pulpit, continuing in the FIGHT series and encouraging us to look for and help those who are weak – and that means everyone!

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here for more details and to register for the event.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

 If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

DOES GOD FIGHT FOR THE WEAK?

Who is God?

How do we know that God is a champion for the weak? (Deuteronomy 10:17) Mark passionately discusses the way Moses inspired the people – and still inspires us today.

Side Note: Why won’t practicing Jews speak the name of Jesus?

Why does God care so much for the weak?

Another side note: What was in the Jews “hymnal”? (Psalm 68:5; Psalm 82)

Have you ever felt weak and depleted?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Father God,

Thank you for being so gracious and merciful to this humble servant.

Guide me in my service to you and Christ’s Kingdom today.

Holy Spirit, speak through me so others will more fully understand the message of salvation.

May I emphasize the teachings of Jesus, stressing His role as Savior – the one who can bring peace and redemption.

One more for Jesus. May that be my goal. To reach, to teach, to encourage, and to help just one more to Jesus today.

And once that is accomplished, let’s work together, Father, for one more for Jesus.

And, if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

Amen and Amen