Bible Talk
Bible Talk
This 15-minute, fast-paced Bible study on many Bible hot-topics is presented by Pastors Gary Gibbs and John Bradshaw. Each program relates to practical issues impacting your life today. You’ll hear interesting debate and Bible study as Gary and John tackle the most difficult subjects right out of God’s Word.

Duration: 15:00 minutes.

Program Listings for Bible Talk (Audio)

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Validity of the Bible

      
This broadcast looks at the Holy Bible. Is it truly the word of God? How can you know? There are lot...

1. How to Study the Bible, Pt. 1

      
This broadcast looks at the importance of studying the Bible. It begins with opening up and reading ...

2. How to Study the Bible, Pt. 2

      
Many Christians do not study the Bible, yet the word of God teaches us about every aspect of salvati...

3. Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

      
Why does God permit sin and suffering? Why doesn't the Lord just end this all? In order to find out ...

4. What is Salvation?, Pt. 1

      
There are many different ideas about how a person is to be saved. What does the Bible teach on this ...

5. What is Salvation?, Pt. 2

      
We can have confidence in our salvation when we honestly come in repentance and call upon Jesus. Whi...

6. What is Salvation?, Pt. 3

      
Jesus saves us completely and totally, but it is also true that we have a role in staying surrendere...

7. What is Salvation?, Pt. 4

      
This is the fourth in a series on salvation. We can have the assurance of being saved, but we've lea...

8. What is Salvation?, Pt. 5

      
This is the last of five talks on the assurance of salvation. This broadcast looks at the victory ov...

9. Messianic Prophecies, Pt. 1

      
Is Jesus really the Messiah? The whole Christian faith is based on the belief that Jesus Christ is t...

10. Messianic Prophecies, Pt. 2

      
This is the second in a two-part series on the topic of Jesus as being the Messiah. This program loo...

11. Power of the Gospel

      
The gospel has power to transform our lives. Too often as Christians we settle for minimum requireme...

12. What is Truth?, Pt. 1

      
What is truth? Is there absolute truth? Is truth relative? Does truth change depending on people's o...

13. What is Truth?, Pt. 2

      
Is truth a multiplicity of options out there? Can we know absolute truth? The Bible teaches that God...

14. What is Truth?, Pt. 3

      
What is the point of believing a particular view of truth? How does this impact our view of God? Thi...

15. What is Truth?, Pt. 4

      
This broadcast looks at truth and tradition. While there are good traditions, there are some traditi...

16. What is Truth?, Pt. 5

      
How can we find truth? How can we know God's will in our life? The Bible is a map to give us directi...

17. How to Talk to God, Pt. 1

      
One of the important parts of a deeper relationship with God is prayer. What is prayer? How do you p...

18. How to Talk to God, Pt. 2

      
One of the most crucial components of our Christian life is prayer. The disciples of Jesus heard Him...

19. Hearing Voices, Pt. 1

      
Some people say, 'I heard God say...' or 'This is what God said...' How do you know when you're hear...

20. Hearing Voices, Pt. 2

      
Can we hear God's voice? How does God communicate with us? If we have an impression, is it from God?...

21. Baptism, Pt. 1

      
What does the Bible say about baptism? This the first in a series on baptism. Is it true that you mu...

22. Baptism, Pt. 2

      
This is the second part in a series on what the Bible says about baptism. Jesus states that a person...

23. Baptism, Pt. 3

      
This is the third in series on the topic of baptism. We've learned what baptism represents and what ...

24. Baptism, Pt. 4

      
This is the fourth in a series on biblical baptism. We've learned that baptism is done by immersion ...

25. Baptism, Pt. 5

      
This is the fifth in a series on Bible baptism. This talk discusses the question, "Once I'm baptized...

26. How to Resist Temptation, Pt. 1

      
Temptation comes to all people, but can we have victory over sin? Is it possible to be delivered fro...

27. How to Resist Temptation, Pt. 2

      
You cannot live in this world without being tempted. But is temptation sin? This broadcast looks at ...

28. Why Go to Church?, Pt. 1

      
Is church attendance necessary for our Christian life? The Bible speaks of the importance of gatheri...

29. Why Go to Church?, Pt. 2

      
The Bible clearly talks about belonging to and attending a church. But, how do you find the right ch...

30. Why Go to Church?, Pt. 3

      
Why are there so many Christian denominations out there? There are thousands of churches. There was ...

31. Why Go to Church?, Pt. 4

      
How do you find God's church, the church of the Bible? A pure woman represents the church in the Bib...

32. Women should be silent?

      
How are we to understand the Bible verse that says women should keep silent in church? It is importa...

33. Water Baptism, Pt. 1

      
This broadcast looks at the concept of baptizing people using specific terminology. Does a person ne...

34. Water Baptism, Pt. 2

      
Is there a certain phrase that must be used to correctly baptize someone? This is the second in a tw...

35. Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation, Pt. 1

      
Is it necessary for a person to be baptized in order to be saved? What does the Bible say about this...

36. Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation, Pt. 2

      
Is it necessary to be baptized in order to be saved? This talk deals with this question and looks at...

37. Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation, Pt. 3

      
When should a person be baptized? Is there any preparation one should go through before being baptiz...

38. Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation, Pt. 4

      
Baptism is a special event, but are all baptisms genuine? Has everyone who has been baptized underst...

39. Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation, Pt. 5

      
What does the Bible say about the mode of baptism? Should we baptize babies? If children are not bap...

40. Christian Traditions, Pt. 1

      
A common question that non-Christians level against Christians is the great division among them. The...

41. Christian Traditions, Pt. 2

      
This is the second in a series on traditions in the Christian church. Like the game "Follow the Lead...

42. Christian Traditions, Pt. 3

      
This is the third in a series on church tradition and the Bible. Today's program focuses on the Lord...

43. Christian Traditions, Pt. 4

      
This is the fourth in a series on Christian unity and church traditions. This talk looks at the ordi...

44. Christian Traditions, Pt. 5

      
This is the fifth in a series on tradition and Scripture. The Bible is to be the final authority on ...

45. Israel in Prophecy, Pt. 1

      
In these last days should we keep our eyes fixed on literal Israel? Does this nation and land have a...

46. Israel in Prophecy, Pt. 2

      
Many today look at Israel in the Middle East. Don't all of the promises in the Old Testament need to...

47. Israel in Prophecy, Pt. 3

      
This Bible Talk continues a study on Israel in prophecy and specifically looks at a passage in 2 The...

48. Israel in Prophecy, Pt. 4

      
Many people look at a book or a TV program or a preacher to determine what they believe about Israel...

49. Israel in Prophecy, Pt. 5

      
Should all eyes be focused on literal Israel today in preparation for the end of time? The Bible tea...

50. Faith Healing

      
Some people who face ill health believe that they can be healed by faith and faith only. While it is...

51. Abortion, Pt. 1

      
One of the most common surgical procedures in the United States is abortion. This topic touches many...

52. Abortion, Pt. 2

      
This is the second of a two part series on abortion. The best solution begins before unwanted pregna...

53. How to Live Longer, Pt. 1

      
God's original diet in the Garden of Eden was fruits, nuts, and grains and later vegetables. After N...

54. How to Live Longer, Pt. 2

      
In this continued study on what the Bible says about clean and unclean meats, this broadcast looks a...

55. How to Live Longer, Pt. 3

      
This is a continued study on what the Bible says about what we should eat or not eat. It discusses c...

56. How to Live Longer, Pt. 4

      
This is a continued series on diet and what the Bible says about what we should eat and not eat. Are...

57. How to Live Longer, Pt. 5

      
This is the last in a series on what the Bible says about how we should eat and drink. This talk dea...

58. Daily Manna

      
How do you maintain a vibrant walk with God? One of the most neglected areas is the devotional life....

59. Homosexuality and the Bible, Pt. 1

      
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? There are strong feelings on this issue and even brutal...

60. Homosexuality and the Bible, Pt. 2

      
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Can we make any kind of judgment about this issue as Ch...

61. Overcoming Temptation

      
How is a Christian to live in a world so filled with negative input that are counterproductive to a ...

62. Speaking in Tongues, Pt. 1

      
The subject of speaking in tongues is familiar to many people. The Bible talks about this subject, b...

63. Speaking in Tongues, Pt. 2

      
The Bible talks about the gift of tongues. But what is it? Where was it manifested in the Scriptures...

64. Speaking in Tongues, Pt. 3

      
Does having the gift of tongues represent proof that a person is saved? Some people do not believe t...

65. Speaking in Tongues, Pt. 4

      
Is speaking in tongues a sign of salvation? The Bible teaches there is a miraculous ability to speak...

66. Speaking in Tongues, Pt. 5

      
Some of the gifts listed in the New Testament are miraculous. Can Satan create a counterfeit of thes...

67. Pagan Christianity, Pt. 1

      
Paganism and witchcraft are creeping into the Christian church through 'innocent' entertainment. Gro...

68. Pagan Christianity, Pt. 2

      
There are growing numbers of people becoming interested in witchcraft and the Wicca religion. The po...

69. Pagan Christianity, Pt. 3

      
Spiritualism and witchcraft is making inroads into the Christian church in a number of different way...

70. Pagan Christianity, Pt. 4

      
In a continued discussion of paganism and witchcraft seeping into the church, this broadcast discuss...

71. Pagan Christianity, Pt. 5

      
What we think about really shapes who we are becoming. The devil has provided a lot of useless and d...

72. The Chosen People, Pt. 1

      
Many people who are interested in Bible prophecy believe that all eyes should be on modern Israel an...

73. The Chosen People, Pt. 2

      
Who is Israel today? Do modern Jews need to travel back to Israel or does the New Testament teach th...

74. The Chosen People, Pt. 3

      
This is the third in a series on Israel. Who is Israel today? What does the Bible teach about modern...

75. The Chosen People, Pt. 4

      
Does the temple of God need to be rebuilt in Jerusalem in order to fulfill prophecy? What does the B...

76. The Chosen People, Pt. 5

      
Is there spiritual and biblical significance to the year 1948 when the Jewish state was reorganized....

77. What Does the Bible Say About Sex?

      
What does the Bible say about celibacy? This broadcast focuses on a passage in 1 Corinthians 7. Does...

78. The Sabbath, Pt. 1

      
Most people would agree that it is a good idea to keep the Ten Commandments. But many overlook the f...

79. The Sabbath, Pt. 2

      
The Bible teaches that the Sabbath is God's holy day. But how can we know which day of the week is t...

80. The Sabbath, Pt. 3

      
This is the third in a series on the Sabbath day in Scripture. We've looked at some Bible verses tha...

81. The Sabbath, Pt. 4

      
Does the Bible teach that the sacredness of Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday? Should we k...

82. The Sabbath, Pt. 5

      
This is the fifth and final part of a series on the Bible Sabbath. Today's topic focuses on the ques...

83. The Ten Commandments, Pt. 1

      
Does God have a remedy for today's lawless society? What does the Bible say about this lawlessness? ...

84. The Ten Commandments, Pt. 2

      
What is the purpose of God's law? Should we obey God's law? Isn't this legalism? Are we under the la...

85. The Ten Commandments, Pt. 3

      
If we are saved by grace, is there a need for the law? Was it not done away with? What does the Bibl...

86. The Ten Commandments, Pt. 4

      
If we love God, we ought to obey His commandments. But Is it possible to keep God's Commandments? We...

87. The Ten Commandments, Pt. 5

      
What does the Bible say about keeping the law? Are we not under grace? Is the law valid? This talk d...

88. The Antichrist, Pt. 1

      
What or who is the anti-Christ? There are lots of speculations about this Bible teaching. People are...

89. The Antichrist, Pt. 2

      
Who or what is the antichrist? In this continued series the books of Daniel and Revelation indicate ...

90. The Antichrist, Pt. 3

      
This is a continued study on who is the antichrist mentioned in the Bible. This important subject im...

91. The Antichrist, Pt. 4

      
This is a continued discussion on the antichrist and looks at who it is and what it represents. This...

92. The Antichrist, Pt. 5

      
This Bible Talk looks at the antichrist in the last of 5 in a series. We've looked at identifying ma...

93. What Happens After You Die? Pt. 1

      
What happens to a person at death? Do you immediately go to heaven or some other place? We learn ab...

94. What Happens After You Die? Pt. 2

      
When a person dies do they go to heaven, hell, purgatory, or do they just sleep until Jesus returns?...

95. What Happens After You Die? Pt. 3

      
What is a soul? Can we communicate with the dead? If you are not talking with the dead, then who ar...

96. What Happens After You Die? Pt. 4

      
What happens when you die? Is death a sleep? Does the soul depart the body at death? This talk disc...

97. What Happens After You Die? Pt. 5

      
Does the story of the Rich Man & Lazarus give us a glimpse into what happens after a person dies or ...

98. Life After Death, Pt. 1

      
When you die are you really dead? Are people immortal and continue to live in a different state afte...

99. Life After Death, Pt. 2

      
The devil is constantly seeking to deceive people. One such area is in what happens when you die. Ar...

100. Life After Death, Pt. 3

      
What happens when you die? Where do you go? The Bible refers to death as a sleep. This talk looks at...

101. Life After Death, Pt. 4

      
This is the fourth in a series on what happens when you die. There are many different ideas about wh...

102. Life After Death, Pt. 5

      
This is the fifth and final part in a series on life after death. Many believe that when you die you...

103. Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Pt. 1

      
A major theme in the Bible is the second coming of Christ. Should we look forward to it? When will C...

104. Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Pt. 2

      
The Bible talks about the second coming of Christ. There are different ideas about when and how this...

105. Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Pt. 3

      
What does the Bible mean when it says that the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night? Th...

106. Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Pt. 4

      
The Bible talks about Jesus' coming as the blessed hope. Will everyone know when Christ comes? What...

107. Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Pt. 5

      
This ongoing discussion on the second coming of Christ deals with the concept of the seven year trib...

108. The Millennium

      
What happens during the 1000 years? When does it take place? Who is on the earth at this time? Ther...

109. Hell, Pt. 1

      
Is it true that hell will burn forever? Will God burn sinners through the ceaseless ages of eternit...

110. Hell, Pt. 2

      
What is hell? Is it a real place or just a state of mental anguish? Will people burn forever or burn...

111. Hell, Pt. 3

      
When does hellfire burn? At the end of the world or is it burning now? Where is hell? What does th...

112. Hell, Pt. 4

      
Is it true that hell will burn forever? There is ultimately an end to the wicked. But doesn't it sa...

113. Second Death, Pt. 1

      
The Bible talks about the second death. What is this? What happens when you die? Where do you go? Wh...

114. Second Death, Pt. 2

      
Christians are sometimes taught that there is a God who will torture sinners forever in the fires of...

115. Second Death, Pt. 3

      
There are different views about what happens when people die, what happens to the wicked at death, a...

116. Second Death, Pt. 4

      
Why is there a hell that destroys the wicked? We look at the doctrine of the judgment in the Bible f...

117. Second Death, Pt. 5

      
Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament? Do we have two differen...

118. The Mark of the Beast, Pt. 1

      
This s the first in a series on what the Bible says about the mark of the beast. Most people agree t...

119. The Mark of the Beast, Pt. 2

      
This is a continued part of a series on the mark of the beast. Discussion focuses on just what is th...

120. The Mark of the Beast, Pt. 3

      
This is the third in a series on the mark of the beast. Looking carefully at Revelation 13, it is cl...

121. The Mark of the Beast, Pt. 4

      
This is the fourth in a series on the mark of the beast. It has been previously explained that the m...

122. The Mark of the Beast, Pt. 5

      
This is the fifth and last in a series on the mark of the beast and the number 666. We've discovered...