What Christians Should Know

Part I searched for a biblical answer to, "When is it permissible for the Christian to disobey civil authorities?" Part II explores why Christians may come to different conclusions as to when (or if) it is biblically permissible for the Christian to act contra Caesar or against the State. The possible answers to this inquiry are numerous, but one response is that many Christians may uncritically obey Caesar because their idea of secular authority comes from the world, not the Bible. Subsequently, this episode searches the Scriptures to develop a biblical perspective on what authority looks like and how it ideally operates in reality. This examination is necessary cognizant that in the West, we are facing the rise of "soft totalitarianism" or a godless form of total State control that seeks to root out the Christian faith under the guise of helping and healing. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 13:1-7. As mentioned in this episode: Live Not by Lies (2020) by Rod Dreher and Live Not by Lies (1974) by

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In this special episode of WCSK, Dr. Sadaphal provides his medical opinion on the novel COVID-19 vaccine. He cautions listeners who are thinking of getting it because the so-called prevention may be more dangerous than the disease. You may refer to the written version of this episode in order to view and read all of the references: http://what-christians-should-know.org/why-not-to-get-the-covid-vaccine/

WCSK has launched a new biblical counseling ministry called WiseWord that helps people who need help making tough decisions. WiseWord  helps you answer questions like, "How do I make a decision biblically?" So, if you found the general content in this episode helpful, consider how much more valuable having specific and customized and advice would be. To get trustworthy biblical counsel when you don't know what to do, speak with a WiseWord biblical counselor: wiseword.bible Use promo code wcsk2020 through the end of December to secure a special discount.

WCSK has launched a new biblical counseling ministry called WiseWord that helps people who need help making tough decisions. WiseWord  helps you answer questions like, "How do I know God's will for my life?" So, if you found the general content in this episode helpful, consider how much more valuable having specific and customized and advice would be. To get biblical advice when you don't know what to do, speak with a WiseWord biblical counselor: wiseword.bible Use promo code wcsk2020 through the end of December to secure a special discount.

40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook. If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz

40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook. If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz

40 Days Alone with Jesus: How to Find Clarity, Comfort & Hope when Life Hurts is the new daily devotional from WCSK's founder, Dr. Sadaphal. In this episode, he will be reading an excerpt from this ebook. If you like what you've heard, you can pre-order the book now by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/3k6PHaz  

When is it permissible for the Christian to disobey civil authorities? More specifically, in the current environment, in which secular authorities have already used their political power to shut down houses of worship all across the United States, when is it biblically permissible for the Christian to say, “Enough is enough” and act contra Caesar or against the State? This episode will provide clarity and meaningful answers. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 13:1-7. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073732485 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:ye

In the modern West, "freedom" is defined based upon a person's ability to choose between alternatives. Yet biblically speaking, "freedom" is not defined in terms of man, it is defined in terms of God. In this episode, we will analyze what true (biblical) freedom is.

Human beings are certainly very different when comparing them individually. Yet, in some respects human beings are much alike. In this episode, we will unpack what Genesis 3 has to tell us about ourselves: that there are three universal laws of human nature that regulate a person's self-opinion. Know the laws and know yourself, know the laws and know others, but most importantly, know the laws and how they direct us all to Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Genesis 3.

Many adjectives can be used to describe the year that 2020 has been, but one that comes close to capturing the essence of it all is "disruptive." The world has been disrupted on many different levels and it would seem as if many different things are collapsing simultaneously. But, what if there was a big, central narrative that animated all the diverse and chaotic smaller narratives? What if I told you nearly 100 years ago, a man by the name of Antonio Gramsci developed an ideological strategy to essentially destroy Western civilization by going to war against biblical Christianity and replacing it with a Satanic false religion? What if I told you we are seeing that war play out before our very eyes and the only way to know and prepare for what's coming next is to know what the endgame is? This is an episode of WCSK that you cannot miss. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 2. Link: https://mises.org/wire/antonio-gramsci-greatest-political-strategist-history <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-

Facts and truth are often characterized as being in opposition to one another. Especially in the domain of secular materialism, science is touted as being able to objectively verify all the "facts," whereas what is true is a matter of subjective opinion. What does the Bible have to say about the matter? In this episode learn that although there may be a distinction between facts and truth there can never be a separation. Our Scripture focus will be John 18:38.

There is a time and a season for everything. As a result, in light of current events, WCSK will take a break. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 3:1.

In this special episode of What Christians Should Know, Dr. Sadaphal talks about the coronavirus (COVID-19): that is, how do we think about it, how do we make sense of it, and how do we respond biblically to the current crisis. This episode is meant to speak to people who are concerned, confused, fearful or anxious about current events. Our Scripture focus will be II Chronicles 9:23. The notes below are mentioned in the podcast: Listen to Pastor Ed Moore’s Sermon (from Sunday, March 15th, 2020 @ North Shore Baptist Church): https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=315202336317658 Footnotes: 1. World Health Organization. Director-General's remarks at the media briefing on 2019-nCoV on 11 February 2020. https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-2019-ncov-on-11-february-2020 (Accessed on February 12, 2020). 2. Centers for Disease Control. Disease Burden of Influenza. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html (Accessed March 14, 20

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to not be angry; how to not "lose your temper" or to "explode" based on something small. Not being angry is important because wrath not only destroys those around you, it is also self-destructive. His explanation ends by providing three practical strategies that anyone can follow. Our Scripture focus will be Ephesians 4:26.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to get out from the darkness of addiction and step into the fullness of life associated with pleasing God. There are no addicts in the kingdom of heaven so if you (or someone you know) is living in the sin of addiction, then this is an episode not to miss. In the end, it is only by the power of God that we are transformed into new people who are not enslaved to addiction but free to live for the Lord. Our Scripture focus will be I Corinthians 6:9-11.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal talks about the doctrine of providence, or the biblical concept that God orders and maintains everything to bring about His will for His glory. This means things like "fate" or "chance" are not real, and even when life seems "messy" God is provident and is actively involved to bring about His decrees. This has three important applications for your everyday life. Our Scripture focus will be Psalm 107:43 (KJV).

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to stop being consumed by fear and how to not be intimidated by situations, things or other people. God knew His children would suffer from the disease of fear, so His Word provides the necessary prescription for a cure. In the end, God's love conquers all. Our Scripture focus will be I John 4:18.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Today, Dr. Sadaphal explains to you how to stop worrying, how to not be anxious and how to not allow tomorrow's troubles to overwhelm you today. God knew His children would suffer from the disease of worry, so His Word provides the necessary prescription for a cure. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 6:34.