In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the significance of baptism in relation to salvation, emphasizing its connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He addresses misconceptions about baptism, particularly the distinction between water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism, and discusses the importance of a good conscience in the process of salvation. Through various scriptural examples, he illustrates the concept of an evil conscience and contrasts it with a good conscience that obeys God. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the authority of Christ and the call to rejoice in suffering for righteousness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer
02:14 Understanding Baptism and Salvation
07:51 The Connection Between Paul and Peter’s Teachings
12:18 Examples of Evil Conscience in Scripture
17:11 The Role of Conscience in Obedience
22:56 The Importance of a Good Conscience
27:54 Baptism as the Answer of a Good Conscience
30:46 Christ’s Authority and Our Response
34:41 Suffering for Righteousness
40:23 Rejoicing in Suffering and Faithfulness

In this lesson, Justin Evergarden discusses the strategies and methodologies for effective evangelism within the church community. He emphasizes the importance of personal connections, community outreach, and the systematic approach to engaging new visitors and converts. The conversation covers various phases of the evangelism process, including the contact phase, follow-up strategies, and the significance of building genuine relationships. Justin also highlights the need for training and resources to equip church members for their roles in evangelism, ultimately aiming for church growth and the salvation of souls.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Evangelism Seminar
01:19 Understanding the Evangelism Model
03:52 Building Contact Lists for Outreach
06:15 Community Engagement and Support
11:19 Personal Connections and Follow-ups
16:32 Reinventing Door Knocking
20:35 Purposeful Community Events
23:46 Building Relationships Through Meals
24:55 The Power of Listening
26:29 Building Connections Through Care
27:48 The Importance of Evangelism
30:04 Training for Effective Outreach
32:52 Equipping for Bible Studies
35:11 The Role of New Converts
38:10 Celebrating Baptisms and New Beginnings
40:30 Creating a Supportive Community

In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the significance of Jesus’ resurrection and his mission as an evangelist. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the scriptures, overcoming cultural barriers, and engaging in meaningful conversations to reach the lost. Cozort highlights the need for evangelism in today’s society and encourages listeners to focus on the mission of preaching repentance and remission of sins.

Chapters

00:00 The Fulfillment of Prophecy and Mission
05:47 Jesus: The Master Evangelist
11:49 Overcoming Cultural Barriers
17:58 Engaging the Lost: Jesus’ Approach
30:01 The Importance of Teaching and Baptism

This lesson delves into the qualifications for elders as outlined in 1st Timothy chapter 3. Aaron Cozort emphasizes the importance of understanding the authority behind these qualifications, which are not mere opinions but divine commandments. The discussion covers various traits essential for church leaders, including blamelessness, hospitality, gentleness, and the need for compassion towards new Christians. The conversation also highlights the challenges that arise in church leadership, particularly when dealing with new members and the importance of maintaining a focus on spiritual matters over material desires.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Elders’ Qualifications
02:40 Understanding Authority in Scripture
08:41 God’s Commandments vs. Human Opinions
10:27 The Role of a Bishop
12:54 Hospitality and Compassion in Leadership
14:52 Character Traits of an Elder
20:30 The Importance of Non-Violence
21:57 Greed and Its Implications
36:44 Gentleness as a Leadership Quality

In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the themes of suffering for righteousness, the example of Christ, and the significance of baptism as discussed in 1 Peter 3. The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining a good conscience and the role of Jesus as our advocate. Cozort also delves into the story of Noah, highlighting the righteousness of Noah amidst a wicked world and the implications of baptism as a means of salvation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer
02:14 Understanding Suffering for Good
06:54 The Example of Christ’s Suffering
10:38 The Role of God’s Will in Suffering
14:45 The Concept of Propitiation and Sacrifice
17:35 Exploring the Spirits in Prison
29:25 The Context of Noah’s Time
39:02 Baptism as an Anti-Type
43:51 Conscience and the Path to Redemption