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Wisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E34 - Revelation - The New Heaven and New EarthRevelation 22:1-5 reveals seven new things that will be experienced throughout eternity by those whose names are recorded in the Lamb's Book of Life. 1) New Haven and Earth, 2) New Jerusalem, 3) New abode of God, 4) New peace, 5) New paradise, 6) New Inheritance, 7) New Contrast. We have so much to look forward to: This eternal state... this New Heaven and New Earth Heaven is beyond our comprehension. It is beyond our imagination! It is beyond our wildest dreams! It will be a place of phenomenal beauty, incredible joy, and great adventure!  Join Dr Harlan Betz for this episode o...2023-05-2928 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E8 - Revelation - How to Conquer CompromiseFrancis Shaeffer says, “Here is the great evangelical disaster – the failure of the evangelical world to stand for truth as truth. There is only one word for this – namely accommodation; the evangelical church has accommodated to the world spirit of this age.”   A.W. Tozer writes, A new decalogue has been adopted by the neo-Christians of our day, the first words of which reads, “Thou shalt not disagree,” and a new set of beatitudes too, which begins, “Blessed are they that tolerate everything for they shall not be made accountable for anything.”  ... The blessing of God is promised to the pe...2022-11-2830 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E7 - Revelation - How To Handle SufferingThey say that a crushed rose gives out a better fragrance. The church of Smyrna was being crushed, and those believers were diffusing the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ. Jesus brings words of comfort and hope to these dear believers... and in so doing He brings words of hope and comfort to us. In this brief letter to the church of Smyrna, Jesus shares how to handle suffering. Carve out the time to listen to this podcast. It may be the key to enabling you to find calm in the midst of chaos and peace in the midst...2022-11-2129 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E6 - Revelation - How to Rekindle LoveThis Wisdom from Above podcast explores the letter to the church of Ephesus that is found in Revelation 2:1-7. The city of Ephesus was geographically strategic, economically wealthy, and religiously corrupt! The church of Ephesus was standing firm in the truth. Jesus had just one thing against the church of Ephesus... they had left their first love! They were sold in doctrine, but sick in devotion. Far too many believers have left their first love. The passion and fire of their love for Christ has grown cold. Jesus tells this church how to rekindle their love. Join us and...2022-11-1427 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E5 - Revelation - The OvercomersSatan has a strategy for your defeat.  He will mislead you with false impressions.  He will entrap you with false allurements.  He will steal your faith, kill your hope and destroy your love. We need to put on the full armor of God so we can stand against the schemes of the Devil. The book of Revelation is loaded with promises to those who overcome.    Is every believer an overcomer? Or... are only those believers who resist temptation, yield to the Spirit, and follow Christ in obedience overcomers? It is crucial that we understand the identity of the o...2022-11-0726 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E4 - Revelation - You've Got MailA little girl, reciting the Lord’s prayer said, “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from email!”  Sometimes you might wish you could be delivered from email! But what a wonderfully quick and efficient way it is to communicate. In this Wisdom from Above podcast, I’m telling you that “You’ve got mail!” I’m not talking about email. I’m talking about letters! A stack of seven letters! Written to you by someone who loves you more deeply than you could ever imagine.   This episode of Wisdom from Above is all about those letters...2022-10-3125 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E3 - Revelation - The Vision of ChristA kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was? The girl replied, “I’m drawing God.” The teacher paused and said, “But no one knows what God looks like.” Without missing a beat and without looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, “They will when I’m done!” Well, after today’s podcast, and a close look at John’s vision of Christ, you will an amazing picture of 2022-10-2434 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E2 - Revelation - Dedicated to the One I LoveThis podcast pulls you into the first century world of Christians being forced to declare that Caesar  is Lord or face severe torture and death.  This podcast also highlights the central figure of the book of Revelation. This figure has eyes like a flame of fire. This figure has the keys to death and hades. This figure speaks to the churches. This figure is a Lamb who was slain. This figure is also a lion. This figure will come on a white horse followed by the armies of heaven.  This figure loves us, looses us and...2022-10-1729 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS8E1 - Revelation - The ApocalypseI am excited to tell you that this is the 90th  podcast of Wisdom from Above… and this 8th season is going to be a study of the book of Revelation.  This book of Revelation is apocalyptic and predicts a future that is cataclysmic. The book of Revelation reveals the disappearance of the church, the mark of the beast, and the coming of Christ. The book of Revelation tells of a fiery Red Dragon inciting war in Heaven, a mortally wounded Antichrist coming back to life, and the False Prophet deceiving the world. The book of Revelation reve...2022-10-1027 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E18 - TLD - Parable of the Sheep & Goats 2This is our final episode of the 7th season... which has been focusing on The Last Days. We have been digging into the Olivet Discourse in Matthew chapters 24 and 25. In this final parable, Jesus reveals the upcoming Judgment of the Sheep and Goats. At first glance it looks like the sheep are saved by their good works and the goats are cursed because they failed to do good works. Does this passage teach salvation by good works? That seems contradictory to all of the rest of Scripture. Join us as we investigate the true meaning of this parable and...2022-10-0324 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E17 - TLD - Parable of the Sheep & GoatsJesus reveals the upcoming Judgment of the Sheep and Goats. What? Are animals going to be judged? No. This is a parable in which people are likened to either sheep or goats. The sheep will be commended. The goats will be condemned. It is critical that we understand the timing of this judgment. In order to set the stage for this judgment, I am asking you to use your imagination and to place yourself in the future... experiencing the things Jesus predicts will happen.  The most critical question for you to ask is this: Will I...2022-09-2618 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E16 - TLD - Parable of the TalentsA steward is a person who has been entrusted with he responsibility of managing the affairs of an owner. As believers in Jesus Christ, we are stewards of the opportunities, the abilities, and the resources that God has entrusted to us. The Bible says "It is required of stewards that one one found faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:1-2). A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. In this revelatory prophecy in Matthew chapters 24 and 25, Jesus shares the Parable of the Talents. This parable reveals how God determines what opportunities, the abilities, and resources He will entrust to...2022-09-1925 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E15 - TLD - Parable of the VirginsJesus' parable of the virgins is puzzling. It is difficult to determine just who the virgins represent. In order to understand this parable we will look closely at the Jewish wedding customs during the time of Christ.  Jesus' parable of the virgins is practical. It is always too soon to run out of fuel. Very likely everyone of us has exeperienced this first hand at some time in our lives. What is the point of this parable? How does it apply to our lives today? Join us for this episode and discover some practical lessons that can e...2022-09-1224 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E14 - TLD - Parable of the ServantsThe person who prepares for this life but not for the next is wise for a moment but a fool for eternity. This Wisdom from above podcast is digging into Jesus' parable of the servants. In this parable we see the stark contrast between the faithful believer and the unfaithful believer. What wise traits are noted about the faithful believer?  What is the reward for the faithful believer? What foolish traits are discovered in the unfaithful believer? What is the regret for the unfaithful believer?  What is the key to being an honor to Jesus and what is...2022-09-0527 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E13 - TLD - The RaptureWe all know the details of the beginning of the church age... as the Holy Spirit came down like tongues of fire upon a gathering of believers on the Day of Pentecost. But few know the details of the end of the church age... when Jesus comes down for the church. In this stunning prophecy of Jesus, in Matthew 24:36-44, Jesus describes His coming. What coming is Jesus talking about? Is this the return to reign on earth at the end of the Tribulation?  Or, is this the return for His bride the church before the tribulation? ...2022-08-2923 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E12 - TLD - The Second ComingJesus' stunning Prophecy reaches a climax in Matthew 24:29-35.  Here, in these seven verses, Jesus gives us a prophecy, a parable, and a promise concerning the Second Coming.  In the prophecy, He describes the cosmic agitation, the coming advent, and the chosen assembled.  In the parable of the fig tree, He reveals what generation will be living when Christ returns.  In the promise, He reminds us of the enduring accuracy and everlasting value of His Word. 2022-08-2219 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E11 - TLD - The Great TribulationYou may be asking, "Why study Biblical prophecy?" This episode of Wisdom from Above reveals five reasons why it is important to study Biblical prophecy.  In this episode Jesus reveals critical details related to the last 3 & 1/2 years before He comes back to the earth to rule and reign. Jesus highlights three characteristics of the Antichrist and the False Prophet This episode also reveals information concerning the nature of Jesus' Second Coming. We will also discover the reason why Jesus has not yet come back to the earth to rule and to reign. And... for those who are b...2022-08-1525 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E10 - TLD - Daniel's 70 SevensWisdom from Above is thrilled do be able to present this "Last Days" episode. This 81st episode of Wisdom from Above investigates one of the most stunning prophecies ever made... the prophecy of Daniel's 70 sevens. Jesus challenges those who read about the Abomination of Desolation to understand it. The Abomination of Desolation is obviously something big and something bad... but just exactly what is it? Make sure you are buckled in and your seats are in an upright position as we explore this incredibly amazing prophecy by Daniel the Prophet! It will blow you away! 2022-08-0829 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E9 - TLD - Signs of the Times #7-10This is the 80th episode of Wisdom from Above! Every single episode is available to you! We are in our 7th season which is called "The Last Days." Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees because they did not know the signs of the times. Do you now the signs of the times? In this episode we will explore signs # 7, #8, # 9, and #10 as revealed by Jesus in Matthew chapter 24. What signs indicate the end is near?  What has to happen before the end comes. This episode will answer those and many more questions. I'm delighted to welcome you was y...2022-08-0125 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E8 - TLD - Sign #6 - PersecutionWisdom from Above is exploring the Signs of the Times as revealed by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 24 and 25.  In this episode we will discover the key to understanding the signs of the times. We will focus on the 6th sign of the times... which is the persecution of Christians.  The statistics are shocking.  It was reported in 2020 that 425 Christians are being killed every single day because of their faith! Join me as we investigate this sign and as we seek a Biblical perspective in the midst of thi...2022-07-2525 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E7 -TLD - Signs of the Times #3, #4, & #5Season 7: The Last Days. Episode 7: The Signs of the Times -  #3 famines, #4 pestilences, #5 earthquakes Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees because they did not know the signs of the times (Matt 16:3). Ladies and gentlemen, Jesus expects us to know the signs of the times!  Jesus reveals the signs of the times in Matthew chapter 24.  Sign #1 is False Christs and False Prophets. (5) Jesus warns us not to be deceived. Sign #2 is Wars and Rumors of Wars (6-7) Jesus warns us to wake up! Sign #3 is Famines, Sign #4 is Plagues (Pestilences), and Sign #5 is...2022-07-1820 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E6 - TLD - Sign #2 - WarsThis is Season 7 (The Last Days) Episode 6 (Signs of the Times #2).  The Apostle Paul predicts that” In the last days perilous times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1). Perilous means savage, fierce, difficult, dangerous. The term “last days” in general refers to the church age. The term “last days” in specific refer to the time shortly before the close of the church age and the return of Christ. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees because they knew signs of the weather, but they did not know the signs of the times (Matt 16:3). Ladies and gentlemen, Jesus expects us to know the s...2022-07-1021 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E5 - TLD - Sign #1 - False Christs & False ProphetsJesus rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees because they knew signs of the weather, but they did not know the signs of the times (Matt 16:3). Ladies and gentlemen, Jesus expects us to know the signs of the times! Do you know the signs of the times?  Jesus gives a phenomenal prophecy in Matthew chapters 24 and 25. Here, in this passage of Scripture, Jesus Christ gives us a panoramic overview of things to come.  Jesus reveals the signs of the times. Jesus foretells the cataclysmic nature of the great tribulation. Jesus predicts the dramatic events surrounding His glorious return to Ea...2022-07-0429 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E4 - TLD - Perilous TimesThe Apostle predicts that "In the last days perilous times will come"... and then he goes on to describe mankind in these last days. The list is both shocking and sobering. Paul accurately describes mankind in our world and in our culture today! Carve out the time to listen to this podcast and you will feel like you are listing to breaking news! Paul then reveals three things about the false teachers of these last days. This gives us a clear guideline for guarding against false teachers.  Finally, Paul lays out a six-fold checklist of w...2022-06-2730 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E3 - TLD - Why Study Biblical ProphecyThe 7th season of the Wisdom from Above podcast is focused on "The Last Days." Most people are scrambling to try to find even a hint of what is going to happen in the future. They go to horoscopes, crystal balls, palm readers, tarot cards, financial gurus, religious mystics, and people who claim to be prophets. But no one and no thing they are going to is willing to promise 100% accuracy 100% of the time. Many would make critical decisions if they only knew exactly what was going to happen in the future. Maybe you should sit down before you...2022-06-2027 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E2 - TLD - The Sanctity of Human LifeOver 63 million babies have been aborted in the United States of America alone since the Roe v Wade decision in 1973. That is an average of 1,295,000 babies aborted every year in the United States of America. That means there were there were an average of 3,548 babies aborted every day in the USA for the past 49 years! According to a survey of over 2.4 million aborting women, 96.50% of their abortions were for reasons of inconvenience.  In these last days, our culture is calling evil good. We are constantly bombarded with the secular thinking about abortion. "It is nothing but a m...2022-06-1323 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS7E1 - TLD - The Reality of AbortionThis is the 72nd podcast of Wisdom from Above. In this 7th season we are focusing on “The Last Days.” The Bible declares that “in the last days, perilous times will come.” Among other striking characteristics, this passage tells us that men will be blasphemers, unholy, unloving, without self-control, brutal, despisers of what is good (2 Timothy 3:1-5).  The Holy Spirit expressly says that “in the latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot branding iron…” (1 Timothy 4:1-2). One of the most hor...2022-06-0624 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E8 - CMF - Emmaus Disciples and the RevealingThis Wisdom from Above podcast is the final episode in Season #6 : Calvary's Major Figures. This episode is a biographical sketch of two followers of Christ whose dreams were shattered and hopes were smashed when Jesus was crucified. They chose to walk the seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They were without joy, without hope, and without purpose. Perhaps you can identify with them. Perhaps you are discouraged, downhearted and defeated. Maybe your dreams have been shattered. Maybe your hopes have been smashed. Maybe you feel you have no reason to keep on keeping on. In this episode you will...2022-05-3027 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E7 - CMF - Peter & RecommissioningFailure is not fatal! As William Ward once said, "Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street." Perhaps you have been derailed. Perhaps you have failed to do something you promised. Perhaps you feel chained to less than the best. Perhaps you are living with the consequences of wanting your own way, and you have a reputation that is marred by sin. Perhaps you are rebelling against your God given authority, and you don't know how to change. Perhaps you are addicted to drugs, alcohol, food, or sex, and you...2022-05-2328 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E6 - CMF - ThomasJesus Christ is a revolutionary person.  I say that not because he was a radical political revolutionary. He wasn't. I say that because He makes radical changes in peoples’ lives. Paul was changed from persecutor of Christians to preacher of Christ. The woman at the well was changed from wrecked woman to redeemed woman. Peter was changed from denying he knew Jesus to declaring His death and resurrection! Nicodemus was changed from secret disciple to stand out disciple. Mary Magdalene was changed from demonized slave to devoted servant. In this Wisdom from Above podcast, we'll note some oth...2022-05-1628 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E5 - CMF - Mary MagdaleneShe had tattered clothes, disheveled hair, sunken cheeks, and glaring eyes! She was beside herself, out of control, and throughly disturbed. Demons had seized her mind and demons possessed her body. For Mary Magdalene, there was no joy in the present and there was no hope for the future. But something happened that turned her life around! This episode of Wisdom from Above will help us understand the radical change in Mary Magdalene's life. Perhaps sin, like a pirate, has conquered your heart and captured your soul.  Perhaps you have found yourself bound by the cords of y...2022-05-0926 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E4 - CMF - Joseph & NicodemusThe Bible tells us that Joseph and Nicodemus were secret disciples. Just what does it mean to be a secret disciple? And what cataclysmic event was it that radically changed their lives... from secret disciples to stand up disciples? This podcast will give us insight into their lives and into our own. Carve out the time to listen to this podcast, and you will discover how you can be changed from timidity and fear to confidence and courage!  2022-05-0226 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E3 - Calvary's Major Figures - Jesus & the CrucifixionThe death of Christ is one of the most significant events in all of history. The New Testament gives us a detailed description of Jesus' suffering and death. Jesus was illegally tried, falsely accused, viciously whipped, mockingly treated, and mercilessly crucified. What on earth could be good about that? And yet the day of His crucifixion is called Good Friday. Why? Without the death of Christ there would be no sacrifice for sins, no salvation for mankind, and no hope for eternity. But the impact of Christ's suffering and death goes beyond enabling us to have eternal life. The...2022-04-2524 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E2 - Calvary's Major Figures - PilateThis episode reveals Pilate's encounter with Jesus. Pilate had the power of both judge and jury, but he was filled with fear. Pilate was afraid of the mob.  Pilate was afraid of going against his wife's counsel. Pilate was afraid of Caesar. Pilate was afraid to release Jesus and he was afraid to condemn Jesus. Pilate was caught between the evil schemes of Jewish leaders and the incredible innocence of Jesus character. Pilate was caught between the terrible cries of the mob and the tender appeal of Jesus. Pilate was caught between the dangerous anger of  Caesar and the po...2022-04-1825 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS6E1 - Calvary's Major Figures: Peter & the DenialsToday is the 64th podcast of Wisdom from Above. This is the beginning of the 6th season, and we are going to focus on the major figures in the drama of Calvary. Easter is just a week away and many Christians all over the world have been seeking to grow deeper in their walk with God and closer in their fellowship with God.  During this season we will zoom in on Peter, Pilate, Jesus, Joseph, Mary, Thomas, and others whose lives were deeply impacted during the days surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Today's podcast is a first-person presentation from the...2022-04-1121 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E14 - Racial DistinctionsWe have gone Back to the Beginning in season 5 of Wisdom from Above. In this episode, we are going to take on the whole concept of race, of racial discrimination, and of inter-racial marriage. I think all of us have all struggled with some of these questions. Did God put a curse on black people? What constitutes a race? Does the Bible promote slavery? What happened at the Tower of Babel? What does the Bible say about inter-racial marriages? Join me as we seek to find out what God says about each of these issues.2022-04-0432 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E13 - The Flood - God's FaithfulnessIn this episode of Wisdom from Above we are investigating the events that took place immediately following the world-wide flood in the days of Noah. First, we see Noah's New Commitment to God. Secondly we see God's New Commission to Noah. Finally, we see a God's New Covenant with Noah and his family and all living creatures.  We discover some similarities between Adam and Noah. Is it ok for a man to kill an animal for food? What is God's command related to killing and eating an animal? Is it ok for a man to take another m...2022-03-2824 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E12 - The Flood - God's GraceThis Wisdom from Above podcast is the third of four podcasts on the flood that took place in the days of Noah. Many questions come to people's minds was they think about the flood... and it is our goal to try to answer those questions form the Scripture as clearly as possible. We will also quote form a few other well studied and clearly verified sources. Here4 are the seven questions we want to answer in this Wisdom form Above podcast. 1. How many animals of each kind did Noah take on the ark? 2. How could Noah get all those...2022-03-2131 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E11 - The Flood - God's PlanIn this episode of Wisdom from Above, Dr. Harlan Betz digs into the last part of Genesis 6 which reveals God's plan for Noah's ark. Noah wasn't left in the dark about how to build the ark. Noah want left to decide on his own what animals to take on the ark. God made His plan crystal clear. Noah's response is as clear as God's command! We can learn a lot from Noah in this passage of Scripture. We can also learn about God's plan for our lives. Join us for this episode as we seek continue to seek Wisdom...2022-03-1427 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E10 - The Flood - God's SorrowWelcome to Wisdom from Above. We have gone back to the beginning in Season Five. Genesis chapters three through six show the increasing depravity of man and the cancerous progression of sin. Genesis 6:1-8 talks about man reaching a point of no return. This passage explains why God chose to wipe out the world with a flood.  In looking at this, I have come to realize that our view of the holiness of God is far too shallow and our view of the gravity of sin is far too weak. This passage reveals the sorrow of God over the c...2022-03-0729 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E9 - The Fall: God's JudgmentWisdom from Above is in the midst of a foundational series called Back to the Beginning. We have conducted a five-part investigative study of Creation vs Evolution in Genesis chapters 1 and 2. This episode concludes a three-part study of the Fall of Man in Genesis chapter 3. In part one we discovered Satan's method is deceit and his target is the mind. In part two we discovered the four steps of temptation and sin: attraction, contemplation, disobedience, destruction.  Now we are seeking to understand God's Judgment on sin. Is it a big deal to rebel against God? Does God r...2022-02-2836 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E8 - The Fall: Man's SinThis episode of Wisdom from Above is incredibly practical and genuinely helpful. In order to truly understand all that is happening in the temptation and fall of man in Genesis 3, we dig into God's revelation in James 1:14-15. This passage in James reveals the four steps of temptation and sin. But that is just the first half this episode. We don't stop with understanding the pattern of temptation and sin, we go on to discover five things we can do to avoid temptation and to be victorious in our Christian walk. Join us in this insightful study and gain...2022-02-2129 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E7 - The Fall: Satan's StrategyWho is Satan?  Why did he lose his position in heaven? What are Satan's two major goals?  What is Satan's strategy? How does the Bible describe Eve's disobedience? How does the Bible describe Adam's disobedience? Join us as we discover the answers to those questions. Our major battle is not with flesh and blood, but with principalities, and powers, and spiritual forces of wickenedess. This Wisdom from Above podcast reveals four challenges that will enable us to be victorious in our spiritual battle. 2022-02-1431 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E6 - The Betrothal of Man and WomanWisdom from Above is presenting a foundational season called Back to the Beginning. Our goal in this first section has been to investigate the evidence for creation and evolution. We have looked at the basics of creation, the beliefs of evolution, and the bones of contention (ie.e. the missing links). In today's episode, we are focusing on the need of man, the creation of woman, and the betrothal of the man and woman. What was so bad about Adam being alone? How did God create the woman? What is the significance of the term "helper?" What...2022-02-0730 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E5 - The Missing Links - 2Wisdom from Above is thrilled to bring you this second part of The Missing Links. Many of you have seen the charts and diagrams showing the gradual progression from prosimian primate to modern man. You have heard about the transitional fossils that have been discovered... Ramapithecus-Sivapithecus, Australopithecus ("Skull 1470" and "Lucy"),  Sinanthropus Pekinensis ("Peking Man" and "Nellie"), Pithecanthropus Erectus ("Java Man"), Nebraska Man, Eanthropus Dawsoni ("Piltdown Man" and "Dawn Man").  Are any of these truly ancestors to modern man? Are any of these a transitional link between prosimian primates and modern man?  Join us for this fascinating investigation. Dis...2022-01-3130 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E4 - The Missing Links - 1This episode of Wisdom from Above explores the evidence for evolution. Evolutionists believe that every form of life evolved from some previous form of life that in turn evolved from some inanimate substance that existed for some unknown reason and changed for some unknown reason.  The evidence evolutionists need to support their theory is transitional fossils that show the gradual change from lower life forms into more highly complex life forms. In contrast, the evidence the creationists need to support the claims of the Bible is a fossil record showing complex forms of life appearing suddenly in a...2022-01-2422 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E3 - The Beliefs of EvolutionFar too many Christians have been conformed in their thinking to this world rather than being transformed in their thinking by the Word of God. They have accepted the reasoning of man and rejected the revelation of God! Let’s face it… far too many people are more influenced by the worldly thinking around them than by the Biblical truth before them! Most people are willing to accept the claims of evolutionists without really getting any hard evidence for those claims.  We have lots of questions for those who believe in evolution to answer in this episode of Wi...2022-01-1722 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E2 - Basics of CreationWisdom from Above is going Back to the Beginning in season five. "Creation vs Evolution" has always been a hotly debated topic. In this second episode we are investigating the basics of creation. This episode will reveal the order of creation, the time of creation, and the nature of reproduction.  This episode will blow the lid off of any idea that the Bible an evolutionists can be saying the same thing.2022-01-1031 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS5E1 - The BeginningWisdom from Above is going "Back to the Beginning" for Season five. We are going to investigate the first few chapters of the first book of the Bible. Genesis is the first book of the Bible and Genesis is foundational to our faith. We will discover answers to life's most important questions about origin, meaning, morality and destiny as we go through these chapters. Where did I come from? Why am I here? What is right and wrong? What happens after I die? In today's podcast, we will look at the first verse of the Bible. This verse sets...2022-01-0326 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E10 - Don't Leave Christ Out of ChristmasFar too many people are trying to leave Christ out of Christmas. They want the world to settle for a Holiday tree, Holiday lights, and a Holiday celebration. They want to act like Christmas is just a shopping holiday and is all about mistletoe and malls, Santa and elves, food and gifts. They try to legislate against Christ-centered decorations and songs. They try to erase Christ from Christmas. It is critical that we remember the reason for the season. This Wisdom from Above podcast reminds us of the reasons why it is so important to keep Christ as the...2021-12-2723 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E9 - Wise Men & JesusSadly, instead of looking at the Bible, the church has looked to Christmas songs and Christmas cards for its Christmas theology. Many believe three kings came from the East to worship Jesus. That is not true. Many thank those men who came from the East followed a star all the way to Jerusalem. That is not true. Many also believe that the star led them to the stable where Jesus was born and placed in a manger. That is not true. If you want the true story, join us for this podcast where we will go beyond the reasoning...2021-12-2021 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E8 - Virgin Birth of JesusOne of the Dangers Infiltrating the Church is the denial of the virgin birth of Jesus.  Wisdom from Above is focusing on Matthew's Christmas trilogy from the Gospel of Matthew chapters 1 and 2. Today's episode is titled, "Why is the Virgin Birth so Important?" Join us as wew look at the four major objections to the virgin birth and as we discover the vital importance of the Virgin birth. 2021-12-1323 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E7 - Genealogy of JesusThe theme for season four of Wisdom from Above is Dangers Infiltrating the Church. Among those dangers are a rejection of the prophecies of Christ's birth, a rejection of the method of Christ's birth, and a distortion of the events of Chrtist's birth. So we are focusing on a Christmas mini-series for December 2021. This episode is designed to answer the question, "Why is the Genealogy of Jesus such Good News?"  2021-12-0624 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E6 - Line in the Sand - 2Belief in the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible is a watershed issue. If we give up the belief that the Bible is true is all it says, then everything in the Bile is questionable and can be thrown out. Belief in the accuracy and authority of the Bible is like the lead domino in a line of dominoes standing on end... knock down the first domino and all the other will eventually fall.  When you compromise on the Bible, you clear the path for rejecting all the other things the Bible teaches. This episode highlights seven d...2021-11-2930 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveSS4E5 - Line in the Sand - 1 Legend has it that Colonel William Travis drew a line in the sand with his sword and asked his men to choose their fate: surrender and leave the Alamo or stay with Travis and defend the mission till their death.  In this episode of Wisdom from Above I am drawing a line in the sand. We must either stand for the Bible as truth, or we will have no foundation for our faith, or for the faith of this next generation. 2021-11-2218 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E4 - Progressive View of Contemplative PrayerProgressive Christianity is infiltrating the church. In line with the postmodern belief in relativism, Progressive Christianity has rejected the concept of absolute truth.  In line with the postmodern belief in skepticism, Progressive Christianity values questions more than answers. In line with the postmodern belief in subjectivism, Progressive Christianity values experience over doctrine. One of the errors promoted by Progressive Christianity is contemplative Prayer. Richard Foster's book, A Celebration of Discipline, is a foundational book for most Progressive Churches. Two of the major ideas promoted in his book are Foster's reconstructed "Spiritual Disciplines" and "Contemplative Prayer." T...2021-11-1525 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E3 - Progressive View of Hell & SalvationJesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father, except through me" (John 14:6). Is that a statement of exclusivity as traditional historic Christianity has always believed? It certainly looks like Jesus is saying He is the only way to the Father. Whoever believes in Jesus has eternal life. Whoever does not believe in Jesus does not have eternal life. That clearly sounds like a statement of exclusivity. But Progressive Christianity says just the opposite. Progressive Christianity says this verse is a statement of inclusivity. How can that be? When...2021-11-0825 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E3 - Progressive View on Hell and SalvationJesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father, except through me" (John 14:6). Is that a statement of exclusivity as traditional historic Christianity has always believed? It certainly looks like Jesus is saying He is the only way to the Father. Whoever believes in Jesus has eternal life. Whoever does not believe in Jesus does not have eternal life. That clearly sounds like a statement of exclusivity. But Progressive Christianity says just the opposite. Progressive Christianity says this verse is a statement of inclusivity. How can that be?  ...2021-11-0122 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E2 - Progressive View of God, Jesus, Sin & Substitutionary DeathSeason 4 of Wisdom from Above is focusing on Dangers Infiltrating the Church. The first danger we are looking at is postmodernism. Postmodernism is characterized by relativism, skepticism, and subjectivism. Postmodernism is infiltrating the church through Progressive Christianity.  In Episode 1 of Season 4, we saw that Progressive Christianity undermines the inspiration and inerrancy of the Scripture.  In this second episode of Wisdom from Above we are going to discover what Progressive Christianity has to say about the doctrines of God and Jesus and Sin and Substitutionary Atonement. Hold onto your hat because in this episode you might fe...2021-10-2519 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS4E1 - Progressive View of the BiblePodcast #40. The theme of this fourth season is Dangers Infiltrating the Church. We live in a post-modern world that is characterized by skepticism, subjectivism, and relativism. Those three characteristics have impacted the culture, the church and Christianity. Progressives have a strong commitment to present Christianity in a way that makes sense to our postmodern culture. They believe the church needs to continue to evolve to keep up with culture and to reach this next generation. Unfortunately, though what they crave is good, what they create is bad. It is good to want to reach new youth; but it is...2021-10-1825 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E18 - Social JusticeIn our last episode we rejected the Critical Race Theory (CRT) worldview in favor of the Biblical worldview.  Some might think that if a person rejects CRT, then they really do not care about the injustice of racism and oppression. But that is not true. Those who hold the Biblical worldview do care about justice. In fact, we care deeply about justice. As Micah declared, "What does the Lord require of thee... but to do justice and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." CRT theorists believe in secular social justice; Bible believers hold to Biblical s...2021-10-1128 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E17 - Critical Race TheorySeason 3 of Wisdom from Above is entitled Distinctions Worth knowing. This podcast is dedicated to determining the distinction between the Critical Race Theory worldview and the Biblical worldview.  The distinctions are glaring because the CRT worldview sees the problem as a breakdown in the horizontal relationships between mankind, while the Biblical worldview sees the problem as a breakdown in the horizontal relationships between man and God.  The distinctions are great because the CRT worldview finds hope in self, state, and society, while the Biblical worldview finds hope in God.  The distinctions are gigantic bec...2021-10-0427 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E16 - Calvinism vs BiblicismSeason 3 of Wisdom from Above is focusing on Distinctions Worth Knowing. This episode will distinguish between what John Calvin taught and what the Bible teaches. Calvinism has five main points. They are most often remembered by the acronym TULIP. T = Total Inability. U = Unconditional Election. L = Limited Atonement. I = Irresistible Grace. P = Perseverance of the Saints. These points are all very logical, but the critical question is this, "Are they Biblical?"  If we truly want to go beyond the reasoning of men to the revelation of God, we must search the Scriptures. In this episode we summarize the Calvinistic te...2021-09-2732 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E15. - Why Bless Israel?To bless Israel or not to bless Israel... that is the question. Should I bless Israel? Should America bless Israel? If the answer is "yes," then why is it "yes"? What are the reasons why I should bless Israel? What are the reasons why America should bless Israel? Let me make it clear. I think the answer is "yes!" We should bless Israel. I want to take a few minutes to give the reasons for blessing Israel... cultural reasons, diplomatic reasons, military reasons, and financial reasons.  Then, having looked at those reasons, I want to top off this podcast w...2021-09-2027 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E14 - Israel vs the ChurchWisdom from Above has been looking at Distinctions Worth Knowing. Today's topic is the distinction between Israel and the church. Who is Israel? What was Israel promised? Who is the church? When did the church begin? Has God rejected Israel? Has the church replaced Israel in the program of God? Are there any promises in the Scripture that indicate God has a plan for the nation of Israel in the future? What is replacement theology? Is replacement theology based upon a literal interpretation of Scripture? Join us as we dig into this timely topic. 2021-09-1325 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E13 - The Land Of IsraelThe Arab-Israeli conflict has raged for centuries. One of the central disputes is whether the Arabs as descendants of Abraham and Ishmael or the Jews as descendants of Abraham and Isaac have the legitimate claim to the land of Israel. In order to determine the rightful owner of the title to the Holy Land, we must look at the historical records. We will look at the historical records of the Bible and the historical records of antiquity. We will not settle for emotional claims of oppression, or preposterous claims of refugees. or unmitigated claims of the racists. We want...2021-09-0619 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E12. Civil DisobedienceToday's podcast is a follow up of last week's podcast on the Law of Christ. The question was raised by a listener... "What if an authority asks us to do something wrong? Is it ever ok to disobey an authority? That is a great question. To obey or not to obey, that is the question.  Is it ever ok to disobey an authority? I believe the answer from the Bible is 'Yes!" The next question we must ask is "How can we know when it is ok to disobey our human authority?"   In this episode we...2021-08-3029 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E11 - The Law of ChristThe last episode of Wisdom from Above distinguished between the two extremes fo licentiousness and legalism. We discovered that we want to find a balance of grace and truth. We want to avoid the extremes of licentiousness and legalism. We want to experience a liberty that is expressed in love for God and others. But the questions still remains, "How can I know what I am supposed to do? How can I, as a Christian determine God's will?" The answer is found in the law of Christ. But that brings up a new question:  "What is the Law of C...2021-08-2323 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E10 - License, Liberty, & LegalismIn our quest to discover Wisdom From Above, we have been looking at Distinctions Worth Knowing. There are many distinctions worth knowing, and one of them is the distinction between license, liberty, and legalism. Far too many have succumbed to the peril of the pendulum and swung to one of two extremes in their approach to the Christian Life. Some have swung all the way over to license. They are being told that they are no longer under law, so they are free to ignore the law and any other rules or regulations that might cramp their style. They...2021-08-1627 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E9 - Four Foundational LiesWisdom form Above is seeking to go beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God. In Episode 8 we discovered that Satan's method is deceit and his target is the mind. In todays's episode we are exploring the four major lies Satan is using to deceive our world. Join us as we look at pantheism, reincarnationism, relativism, and esotericism. 2021-08-0923 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E8 - Battle for the MindSeason three deals with Distinctions Worth knowing! We need to know the distinction between good and evil, between right and wrong, between light and darkness. We need to know that our real battle is not a battle with flesh and blood. We battle with principalities and powers of darkness! Satan has an evil strategy for our defeat. We need to know his method. We need to know his target. Join us as were investigate Satan's strategy for our defeat. 2021-08-0224 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E7 - To Judge or Not to JudgeSeason three of Wisdom from Above is highlighting Distinctions Worth knowing. To judge or not to judge... that is the question. We have all know that jokes said, "Judge not that you be not judged." And yet we also know the Bible says "He that is spiritual judges all things." And many also know that the Apostle Paul tells us to "Test all things" and Jesus tells us to "judge with righteous judgment."  How do we resolve this seeming conflict? Are we not to judge or are we to judge. Join us for this episode of Wisdom from Above t...2021-07-2625 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E6 - Seven Marks of DiscipleshipWelcome to Wisdom from Above. Season 1 was focused on what's so special about the Bible. Season 2 was focused on crucial questions people ask. Season 3 is focused on distinctions worth knowing.  Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of season 3 make up a mini-series on discipleship. We have learned the meaning of a true disciple. We have discussed the three major hindrances to discipleship. In this episode we are going to dig a little deeper. Listen to this podcast as we move beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God and discover the seven marks of a disciple. 2021-07-1926 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E5 - Hindrances to DiscipleshipThe Great Commission is to make disciples. Jesus wanted people to become truly devoted disciples. But many people hesitate to become fully-devoted disciples of Jesus. What are the main hindrances to discipleship? The answer is spelled out in some critical interactions Jesus had with three would-be disciples in Luke chapter 9. Turn there with me and let's discover what God has revealed about true discipleship in this next episode of Wisdom from Above! 2021-07-1224 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E4 - Three Kinds of DisciplesWelcome to Wisdom from Above where we are seeking to go beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God. We are looking at Distinctions Worth Knowing. Is it true that Jesus challenged disciples to follow Him? Weren't they already following Him if they were called disciples? Are there different categories of discipleship? s it true that Jesus said some of His disciples deserted Him? What is Christ looking for in a true disciple? Join us as we look at three kinds of disciples. Learn where you are at in this process. Find out how you can become...2021-07-0521 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E3 - Three Tenses of SalvationPodcast: Wisdom from Above.    Season 3: Distinctions Worth Knowing.    Episode 3: Three Tenses of Salvation. Why do some passages of the Bible say salvation a free gift and other passages of the Bible say that we have to work out our salvation? That is a really critical question. The key to resolving this conflict is an understanding of the three tenses of salvation. Join us as we dig into the Bible and come up with a simple explanation of the three different ways the terms for save or salvation are used in the Bible. 2021-06-2822 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E2 - Relationship vs FellowshipCan a believer in Jesus Christ turn his back on God and break his relationship with God? Can someone who has Jesus and eternal life lose Jesus and cease to have eternal life? Can the Holy Spirit depart from a believer if that believers chooses to walk into a sinful pattern of behavior? This episode of Wisdom from Above hits one of the most important distinctions in our Distinctions Worth Knowing series. The distinction between relationship and Fellowship. I believe God makes it clear that one of these two is unbreakable! Join me as we investigate this critical distinction! 2021-06-2120 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveS3E1 - Peace with God vs Peace of GodThe theme for season 3 of Wisdom from Above is "Distinctions Worth Knowing!" In this premiere episode of Season 3 we are looking at the distinction between being at peace with God and experiencing the peace of God. We live in a chaotic world. People are desperate for peace. Jesus once said, "These things I have spoken unto you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world!" How do we get peace with God? How de we experience the peace of God? Carve out twenty...2021-06-1415 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIs Baptism Essential for Salvation?What is the straight scoop on infant baptism? What is the impact of water baptism? Is water baptism essential for salvation? Jesus seemed to say that "whoever believes in Him shall not perish but has everlasting life." So He wasn't requiring baptism. He also told the believing thief on the cross that he would be with Him in paradise, and the thief was not baptized. But if baptism is not essential for salvation, then how do you explain the verse that says "baptism now saves you"? And what about the verse that says, "He who believes and is baptized...2021-06-0724 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveDid Jesus really Rise from the Dead?Welcome to Wisdom from Above. We are on a quest for truth! Some people say Jesus did not really die on the cross. He just fainted and went unconscious. Did Christ die on the cross? Others admit he died, but say that he did not truly rise from the dead. Did Jesus literally physically rise from the dead? What really happened? Fortunately, Christianity invites investigation. In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we put on the hat of a Crime Scene Investigator. We will examine forensic evidence, historical evidence, circumstantial evidence, and eyewitness evidence.  We will discover, as the B...2021-05-3125 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveWhy Would a Loving God Allow Suffering?Welcome to Wisdom from Above. We are wrestling with crucial Questions People Ask. Today's episode seeks to discover answers to these questions: Why would a loving God allow suffering? Why would an all-powerful God allow evil? Why would a loving God allow bad things to happen to good people?  Why doesn't God just stamp out all evil in the world? Join us as we seek to find God's answers to these crucial questions in this next episode of Wisdom from Above.   --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://ww...2021-05-2426 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveWhat about Those Who Have Never Heard of Christ?We are wrestling through the most crucial questions people ask about Christianity. In an earlier episode of Wisdom from Above we discovered that trusting in Jesus is the only way to eternal life. This raises another question. If the only way to eternal life is through trusting in Jesus, then what about those who have never even heard of Jesus? Are they condemned? Yes they are condemned. That just doesn't seem fair. No it does not seem fair. Is God unfair? No. Is God unjust? NO. Does God even care about those who have never heard of Jesus? Absolutely...2021-05-1725 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIsn't Christianity Just a Psychological Crutch? Some people say that Christianity is a just psychological crutch for emotionally weak people. Some people believe that Christianity is purely subjective. Some people think Christians have created their religion to cope with their inadequacies in the present and to calm their fears about the future.Those are pretty heavy charges. Are they right? Is Christianity just a psychological crutch?  In this episode of Wisdom from Above we will look at six charges that are being made and we will try to discover God's answers. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms:...2021-05-1026 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveAren't All Christians Hypocrites?We are tackling crucial QuestionsPeople Ask in this second season of Wisdom from Above. In this episode we are hitting hypocrisy head-on. Some people have boldly claimed: "All Christians are hypocrites!"  Some others have skeptically asked, "Aren't all Christians just a bunch of hypocrites?" What is the answer to that question? What is a hypocrite? Is it true that some Christians are hypocrites? What does Jesus think of hypocrisy? Is hypocrisy in the church a legitimate reason for rejecting Jesus and His message? Is all sin hypocrisy? How can I avoid being a hypocrite? Hit the play button and j...2021-05-0323 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIf Eternally Secure, Why Not Live Like A Pagan?Welcome to Wisdom form Above where we go beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God. Todays podcast is a continuation of last week's podcast. In that episode of /wisdom from Above we discovered that a person can know for sure that they have eternal life and are going to heaven. This raised a new question: If a person is guaranteed that they are going to heaven, what keeps them from going out and living like a hell-bound pagan? That might sound funny; but it is a serious question. In this podcast we look at five reasons...2021-04-2617 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveCan Anyone Be Sure of Going to Heaven?Welcome to the Wisdom from Above podcast where we go beyond the reasonings of man to the revelation of God. In this second season we are wrestling with crucial Questions People Ask. Today's topic is: "Can anyone know for sure that they are going to Heaven?" It could also be asked this way:  "Can anyone know for sure that they have eternal life?" Is Texas an option for eternal life? How can a person know for sure they have eternal life? This podcasts reveals seven reason why we can have peace like a river in our soul... even reasons w...2021-04-1925 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveHow Could a Loving God send Anyone to Hell?Wisdom from Above is designed to go beyond the reasoning of man to the revelation of God. In this episode we are seeking to find an answer to the question, "How Could a Loving God send Anyone to Hell?" This is a fascinating question.  The Scripture is not silent on this question. First of all, the Bible gives us reasons to believe that the question itself is flawed, because it assumes that God sends some people to Hell. Second, the Bible makes it clear that some people will go to Hell. Thirdly, the Bible reveals five truths t...2021-04-1221 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIsn't Just Believing Too Easy?Season 2 of Wisdom from Above is wrestling with crucial "Questions People Ask." This podcast deals with the question, "Isn't Just Believing Too Easy?" When people hear someone say that all you have to do is believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved and have eternal life, they immediately begin thinking, "That sounds too good to be true." Nothing of value is ever free. You don't get something for nothing." It just makes sense that in order to get to heaven you have to really do a lot of good, or at least more good than...2021-04-0523 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIs Jesus the Only Way to Eternal Life?Wisdom from Above continues its passionate pursuit of truth by seeking to find answers to the most crucial Questions People Ask. The question we are tackling in this episode is this: "Is Jesus the Only Way to Eternal Life?"  Aren't all religions basically encouraging man to be good? No!  Don't all religions say the same things in slightly different ways? No!  Don't all religions worship the same God that Christians worship?  No!  Are there other ways to heaven and to eternal life besides Jesus? No!  Christianity is unique among all religions. Jesus is unique among all religious leader...2021-03-2925 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIs Jesus God?Wisdom from Above continues its passionate pursuit of truth by seeking to find answers to the most crucial Questions People Ask. Jesus once asked His followers, "Who do you say that I am?" This is a very important question. Is Jesus God? That is a critical question we each must answer. Our answer is a foundational factor in shaping our life and it is a crucial factor in determining our destiny. In this episode we will look at three lines of evidence that verify the deity of Jesus Christ. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on...2021-03-2227 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveDoes God Exist?Season 2 is all about the Questions People Ask. This episode focuses on the question, "Does God exist?"  How can you know there is a God? Is there proof that God exists? We will examine the evidence that substantiates the existence of God.  Scientific quotes, historical events, physical phenomena, and personal experience are all weaved into this podcast.  We will even drop in one line of evidence that is acknowledged in the Sound of Music!  You won't want to miss it!  --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platf...2021-03-1528 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveIs Christianity Rational?Do you have to check your brain at the door and give up all logic in order to accept the claims of Christianity? Absolutely not.  Is Christianity a leap into the dark? No, it is not. In fact, Christianity is a step into the light.  How should we then live? The Apostle Peter gives us God's answer in 1 Peter 3:15... be righteous, be ready, be reasonable, and be respectful! --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.co...2021-03-0824 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveEvidence that demands a verdictMany are asking if there is any support for the inspiration and inerrancy of the Scripture that can be found outside of the Bible. The answer is yes. Absolutely, yes! Three major areas of evidence will be surveyed on today's episode of Wisdom from Above:  archaeology, prophecy, and history. Put on you seat belts because we are going to hit each of these topics at warp speed in today's podcast! --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz2021-03-0118 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveAren't there contradictions and errors in the Bible?Many people are troubled by claims of contradictions and errors in the Bible. In this episode of Wisdom from Above we will be investigate these claims. Some people are also asking if facts concerning history and science are inspired and inerrant, or if those concepts just apply to facts about redemption and salvation. Join us as we explore this fascinating topic of errors and contradictions in the Bible. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz ...2021-02-2213 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveThe Preservation of Scripture - Is today’s Bible an accurate reproduction of the original writings?This series is dealing with the question - What is so special about the Bible? In this episode we are answering the question, Are today’s texts an accurate reflection of what was originally written? We will discover that the copying of the inspired texts of Scripture were incredibly meticulous and amazingly reliable. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz --- To contact Dr. Harlan Betz, please email HarlanBetz@icloud.com or visit th...2021-02-1511 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveCanonicity — How did they know what books to include in the Bible?This series is dealing with the question - What is so special about the Bible? Why accept it as our final authority for what we believe and for how we behave? In this episode we are answering the question, How did they decide what books to include in the Bible? We will discuss the specific guidelines that were followed in recognizing the books that were inspired by God. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz ...2021-02-0817 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveThe Inerrancy of ScriptureThis series is dealing with the question - What is so special about the Bible? Why accept it as our final authority for what we believe and for how we behave? In this episode we will discover the incredible accuracy of the Scripture. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz --- To contact Dr. Harlan Betz, please email HarlanBetz@icloud.com or visit the Wisdom from Above facebook page.2021-02-0110 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveThe Inspiration of ScriptureThis series is dealing with the question - What is so special about the Bible? Why accept it as our final authority for what we believe and for how we behave? This episode explores the meaning and importance of the inspiration of Scripture. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz --- To contact Dr. Harlan Betz, please email HarlanBetz@icloud.com or visit the Wisdom from Above facebook page.2021-01-2508 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveThe Author’s Claims about the BibleWhat is so special about the Bible? Why give it any more credence than any other book? Why accept it as our final authority for what we believe and for how we behave? This episode reveals the human authors’ claim that they are recording a revelation from God. --- Follow Dr. Harlan Betz on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drharlanbetz Instagram: http://instagram.com/drharlanbetz --- To contact Dr. Harlan Betz, please email HarlanBetz@icloud.com or visit the Wisdom from Above facebook pa...2021-01-1810 minWisdom from AboveWisdom from AboveTrailerWisdom from Above with Dr. Harlan Betz is designed to go beyond the reasonings of man to the revelation of God. Thousands of voices clamoring for our attention offer only earthly wisdom. What we desperately need is to listen to the one voice offering heavenly wisdom. We need to listen to God, and He speaks to us through the Bible. In order to discover this wisdom from above, we will be digging into the Bible and discovering its truths... truths about life and death, truths about meaning and morality, truths about time and eternity. I invite you to join...2020-12-3102 min