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Pursuing Unity Within Christ’s Church

Published on March 17, 2016 By Mike

Episode 16 In John 17, Christ prayed for unity amongst his followers. We too should pray for unity and work hard to establish, or reestablish it, whenever possible. It should be noted that Jesus prayed for unity of a particular kind in John 17. This is indicated by the words “just as” or “even as” …Read More

Why is Emmaus Seeking To Join An Association Of Churches?

Published on February 25, 2016 By Mike

Episode 15 Emmaus Christian Fellowship is in the process of, Lord willing, joining the Southern California Association of Reformed Baptist Churches (SCARBC). This episode is intended to provide some insights as to why. This is not the first thing that we have said about this. I would encourage you to listen to my interview with …Read More

Can A Person Know That They Are Saved?

Published on February 18, 2016 By Mike

Episode 14 Can a person know that they have eternal life? After doing pastoral ministry for some time I have grown convinced that this is a question of tremendous importance to the people of God. While it is true that there are some who have a sense of assurance who should not (unbelievers, false believers), …Read More

Calvinism – Part 8: Perseverance of the Saints

Published on February 11, 2016 By Mike

Episode 13 In this episode of Confessing the Faith, Mike Thezier and Joe Anady discuss the doctrine of preservation, or perseverance. The question at hand is, if someone is truly a Christian – if they possess true faith, have been justified, and adopted into the family of God, etc. – is it possible for them …Read More

Calvinism – Part 7: Irresistible Grace

Published on February 4, 2016 By Mike

Episode 12 In this episode of Confessing the Faith, Mike Thezier and Joe Anady discuss the doctrine of Irresistible Grace.The phrase “effectual calling” might be more helpful. This doctrine seeks to communicate the biblical truth that the Triune God has provided salvation for his people – The Father has decreed it, the Son has earned …Read More

Calvinism – Part 6: Limited Atonement

Published on January 21, 2016 By Mike

Episode 11 In this episode of Confessing the Faith, Mike Thezier and Joe Anady discuss the doctrine of limited atonement. This is probably the most disputed and often misunderstood of the five points of Calvinism. It is not unimportant, though. After all, we are talking about the atonement here! We are asking the question, what …Read More

Interview with Owen Paun

Published on January 17, 2016 By Mike

Episode 10 Joe Anady interviews Owen Paun, who, along with his wife Nansi, are ministering in Sofia, Bulgaria – a Slavic country in Southeastern Europe that borders Greece and Turkey. To find out more about Owen and Nansi’s ministry, please visit their website: http://mydailytestimony.com  

Interview with John Divito

Published on January 17, 2016 By Mike

Episode 9 Joe Anady and Mike Thezier interview John Divito, who has been asked to serve as the Conference Manager for African Pastors’ Conferences. He will fulfill a critical role in overseeing and managing more than 40 conferences each year as well as teaching and helping pastors to shepherd churches. To find out more about …Read More


"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)

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