Critical Issues Commentary Radio

The Christ Must Die, Part 1: Luke 9:18-27, presented by Bob DeWaay. Luke further reveals Jesus' identity through questions that are asked. Peter confesses Christ as the Messiah, but there is more to learn about Him. What is revealed turns out to be the shocking truth of the cross. The cross was an instrument of torture... (duration 00:32:33)

Jesus' Identity and Mission: Luke 9:1-17, presented by Bob DeWaay. Luke uses important statements by authoritative people to reveal truths about Christ's saving work. Here, Jesus sends His apostles with power and authority. He sets up a test to strengthen their faith when they totally depend on the hospitality of others. (duration 00:30:21)

Jesus Has Power Over Sickness and Death: Luke 8:40-56, presented by Bob DeWaay. This section of Luke shows Jesus' power over nature, the demonic, sickness, and death. In these verses, a Jewish leader sees himself as needy rather than someone with high status. He appeals to Jesus to help his deathly ill daughter. (duration 00:35:34)

The Nature of True Devotion - Oswald Chambers, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. One idea that is common with Christian mystics is called "the dark night of the soul." This experience is based on their desire for God to speak personally to them. If this does not happen, they often experience a time of darkness... (duration 00:37:04)

Does The Bible Mean What it Says? - Oswald Chambers, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Oswald Chambers' devotional book has been read by millions of Christians. However, he held some theological positions that many Christians do not follow. One of those was the allegorical method of Biblical interpretation. We show why it is a problem. (duration 00:36:43)

Christians Have Been Filled: Colossians 2:10, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We begin by discussing why 'feeling close to God' is not what the Bible means by 'devotion.' We know Christ's presence is true because He said He would be with us as recorded in Matthew 28:20. This is true whatever we might feel like... (duration 00:32:52)

The Fullness of Christ: Colossians 2:9, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. This passage points us again to the sufficiency of Christ. We discuss how popular devotional books cause many to depart from that sufficiency. Many use their imaginations to visualize an optimal future rather than depend on Christ alone. (duration 00:35:51)

Jesus' Power to Save Anyone Who Believes, Part 2: Luke 8:22-39, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. After the great miracle of the healing of the demoniac, the people of that land asked Jesus to leave. Even with all the evidence of who Jesus is, they reject Him and want nothing to do with Him. We point out that seeing great miracles does not... (duration 00:27:47)

Jesus' Power over Nature and the Demonic, Part 1: Luke 8:22-39, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. This message expounds Jesus' power over the fallen forces that created fear for the Jewish people. In this case those forces are the sea and the demonic. For most of human history, nature was viewed with trepidation as life was a battle for survival... (duration 00:26:24)

The Need For Authentic Hearing: Luke 8:1-21, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Jesus gives three teachings that highlight how true disciples must listen to God's word. Many hear God's word but are hardened because they fail to truly hear and obey. No matter what our status might be in this world, we will end up with nothing... (duration 00:35:08)

A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 2 - Luke 7:36-50, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In part 2 we face important implications of Jesus' announcement of forgiven sins. The sinner woman was saved and had God's peace. We also learn that we should not judge motives because they are unseen. We also explain gospel implications of God's love... (duration 00:25:41)

A Forgiven Sinner Loves Jesus Part 1 - Luke 7:36-50, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. When Jesus was invited to a formal meal at the house of a Pharisee, a sinner woman walked in. What she did was at the same time shocking and profound. She ironically showed the hospitality that the Pharisee had not. Jesus announced her sins forgiven. (duration 00:30:16)

Listen to Christ, Not Human Tradition: Colossians 2:8b, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Paul tells us that human tradition is not a valid source for Christian teaching. We address the idea that anything found in church history is thereby valid as a spiritual teaching or practice. However, the New Testament specifically addresses traditions. (duration 00:28:21)

Do Not Be Taken Captive: Colossians 2:8a, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Paul issues an imperative for all Christians to see that no one carries them away as captives. False teaching is parasitical to the true faith. Paul warns of what he calls "the philosophy" that threatened the integrity of the Colossian church. (duration 00:36:08)

Walking in Christ and Avoiding Pietism: Colossians 2:6,7, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Since the reception of Christ meant freedom in Christ, it also implies living a Christ-centered life according to the freedom He gives. Evangelical Christianity has been harmfully influenced by pietistic, second blessing doctrines for over a hundred yrs. (duration 00:34:25)