What Christians Should Know

WCSK shorts provide crucial answers to critical questions. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal corrects a prior inaccurate interpretation and explains why he has changed his mind. In doing so, he answers the question as to whether or not the Bible allows for women to hold the office of deacon. Our Scripture focus will be I Timothy 3:8-13.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about the only means by which a Christian may be "established" or well-grounded:  the Word of God. This "establishment" matures a person and also makes believers resistant to false doctrine. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:11-12.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks about prayer: What does praying without ceasing mean? Why do we even bother with prayer if God is in control of everything anyway? What is God's will and is it normal for Christians to experience setbacks and roadblocks in life? Additionally, Dr. Sadaphal also makes a connection to I Thessalonians 5:15-22, where the apostle Paul gives "marching orders" for practical Christian living. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:10.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Under God's providential care, He provides His children instruction even in the midst of one of life's most dark times: the death of a loved one. Christians ought not to think of death as merely destructive; rather, the wisdom of Ecclesiastes tells us that even death creates: new understanding, new vision, and new life. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 7:1-2.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal talks exclusively about prayer: What is it? How do we do it? and Why do we even bother with prayer if God is in control of everything anyway? In this lesson, Dr. Sadaphal ends us describing seven characteristics of biblical prayer. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:10.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. All humans grieve but there is a biblical way to grieve: with hope. So what does grieving with hope look like in real life? Dr. Sadaphal first explains by teaching what grieving without hope looks like. He then explains how—even when it's really tough—Christians can experience severe distress while having a concrete expectation of God to strengthen, comfort and infuse new vitality. Our Scripture focus will be I Thessalonians 4:13-14.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what biblical worship is: it is not an event, but rather a pattern of life that is an active response to God and His revealed truth. Dr. Sadaphal also begins speaking about what prayer is: a critically important part of our lives. Prayer is so important that any form of spiritual growth is impossible without it. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:9-10.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. Oftentimes Christians may look around them, read about current events or hear about catastrophes on the other side of the world and think to themselves, "God, this doesn't make any sense." What this podcast sets out to do is explain that oftentimes in the moment, life is not supposed to make any sense because the ultimate meaning of right now cannot be determined right now. To explain this point, Dr. Sadaphal will take a look at the prophet Habakkuk at a time when reality did not seem to make any sense: when God was going to raise up "the bad guys" (the Chaldeans) to judge "the good guys" (the people of Judah). Our Scripture focus will be Habakkuk 2:3-4.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains that knowing God is the only way a person can truly love, and that without God, love does not actually matter. Also discussed are how Christian maturity begets increased degrees of gratitude and thanksgiving; what the pastoral heart looks like; how genuine faith not only advertises itself but is something to talk about; and how Christians are called to make God look good to other Christians. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:8.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains what it means to be beloved by God. That is, from God's love emanates His grace, and His grace is effectual, meaning it transforms its recipient. Also discussed is the idea of being a "saint" which does not refer to someone who is perfect, extra-special or sinless. It does refer to someone who is separated from the world and sin onto God and holiness. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:7.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains God's simple design for spreading the news about the resurrected Christ: it begins with one person who has seen the truth. That person then goes and tells someone else. In order to go, you must first see. Once you've seen, then you must go. Our Scripture focus will be Matthew 28:5-7.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal looks to the example of Jesus as someone who knew what His specific purpose was and therefore, He always had a clear sense of direction in life. So what is your purpose and where is your life headed? Do you have a clear path or are you unsure about where you are going? This episode will help you get clarity and meaningful answers to these questions. Our Scripture focus will be Luke 4:42-44.

WCSK shorts equip you with practical wisdom based on a brief Bible passage. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal makes a case for you to think differently about how you do Christmas. This episode is airing in the middle of summer to give people time and space to think about how they will respond and what they will do in the next five months.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal makes plain a doctrine that many Christians struggle with: limited atonement, also known as definite redemption or definite atonement. God is sovereign, so He is in complete control of salvation. Therefore, by design, Jesus did not die for everyone just to make salvation possible—He died specifically for a definite people that God predestined for redemption. This lesson begins in Romans 1:6 but points to Romans chapter 9 where the apostle Paul expounds this doctrine fully.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues to explain one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. We are enabled to respond to Christ with faith by grace and that grace also continuously works to sustain our faith. This lesson ends with a probing question: Considering that we live a world where many reject God, did Jesus die for everyone? Was God's design to merely make salvation possible or did He die for a definite people? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:6.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal explains one of the most important concepts in the entire Bible: grace, or God's unmerited favor. This sets the stage for clarifying the fifth and final core doctrine of the Christian faith: that we are saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Even more, the elect are not saved for our sakes, we are saved for the sake of His name, or for the glory of God. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:5.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal clarifies why the Resurrection of Christ is so important cognizant that in the Bible, resurrections were not new with Jesus. Also, he further explains the dual natures of Christ (one divine and one human in one Person) by referencing the Chalcedonian Creed of 451 A.D. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:4.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal continues explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith: (#3) the Cross and (#4) the Resurrection. In doing so, he explains what the Cross and the Resurrection mean and why they matter. He also clarifies what atonement is and the dual natures of Christ (divine and human). Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3-4.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the five core doctrines of the Christian faith. The designation "five core doctrines" is man-made in order to help you understand what God is doing in salvation, to empower you to know what you believe and why, and to equip you to give a reason for the hope that is in you. Discussed in the this lesson are core doctrines (#1) the Trinity and (#2) the fully deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3.

WCSK series six is an expositional verse-by-verse study of the book of Romans. In this episode, Reverend Sadaphal begins explaining the gospel in the same way the apostle Paul did: by telling us who the gospel is about, the Son of God. What does Jesus being the Son of God mean, and what is the precise definition of being the "only-begotten" Son? What is the doctrine of the Trinity, why is it important, and if the word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, then why does orthodox Christianity uphold this truth as foundational? Our Scripture focus will be Romans 1:3.