What Does The Bible Say About...? with Jim Putman

What Does The Bible Say About Connecting the Unconnected?

Jim Putman and Lance Wigton are back again to talk about the 3rd core value in our list of the essential beliefs and practices of a disciple maker. They start this conversation out with an analogy - In the world of guitars, a single string by itself is powerless and cannot function. It is only when the string is connected to both the head and body of the guitar that it can produce beautiful music. Similarly, claiming to be a follower of Jesus without fostering relationships with others raises questions about whether one is truly connected to God. If there was a genuine connection to the head, an individual would naturally be drawn towards forming connections with fellow believers. In today's fast-paced society, people often prioritize surface-level relationships that resemble skipping stones on water. However, true community lies within the Church - a group of individuals called out from the world. It's important to recognize that distractions and temptations will arise, attempting to divert our focus away from what truly matters. The enemy may present good things in excessive amounts in order to lead us astray and fixate our attention on unimportant matters. As followers of Christ, it is crucial for us to remain discerning and steadfast in prioritizing what truly aligns with God's will. You can go to the website for this podcast by clicking below: https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/ [https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/]

What Does The Bible Say About Reaching The Lost?

On this episode of the podcast, Lance Wigton and Jim Putman delve into the second of the 7 Essentials - Reaching the Lost. Real Life Ministries was founded on these foundational pillars, which we continue to uphold today. These essential values serve as guardrails that keep us on track, both as a church body and as individuals striving to follow Jesus. As we grow closer to Jesus and experience transformation in our own lives, our perspective shifts from simply seeing demographics to viewing people as either saved or lost. As ambassadors for Christ, our ultimate mission is to reach those who are lost. This calling extends beyond just the "evangelists" among us; it applies to every disciple of Jesus. While each person on our team may have a unique role, we all play a part in fulfilling this mission. We should all be able to share our personal stories of how Jesus has impacted our lives. Through our actions and lifestyles, we communicate messages that teach others about Jesus. By exemplifying the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we open doors for non-believers who are searching for authenticity and genuine faith. If we look at what Jesus did during his earthly ministry, we see that he met people's needs with love and compassion. In doing so, he drew in many individuals who were considered outcasts by society. The transformative power of Jesus can change everything in a person's life. We can take care of people's temporary needs but He will take care of their eternal one. Go to podcast website here: https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/ [https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/]

What Does The Bible Say About Abiding in Jesus?

What does it mean to Abide and why does Jesus tell us to do it? Jim Putman and Lance Wigton are back to engage in a conversation about what it means to abide in God. Abiding is something that Jesus calls us to in John 15, and it is one of the foundational pillars of Real Life Ministries. Because of this, we want to have a good picture of what it meant to Jesus and his followers so that we have a better perception of what it looks like in our daily lives. Abiding means that we have accepted Christ and been reconciled to God and been given the gift of the Holy Spirit - because of this we have a relationship with God wherever we go. Abiding in him, spending time with him, is producing the fruit of the spirit in us which is evident in our lives. Abiding means being in relationship with God, but it also means we are a part of a bigger piece. When the Bible talks about abiding in John 15 - it refers to Jesus being the Vine and God being the Gardener. The Bible also says that when we become a Christian we become part of a tree with many branches, a part of the Body of Christ and the Family of God.  There are times in our life when we are not abiding in the body of Christ, which means the only opinion we are hearing is in our own heads. When we spend time with God it helps reset our perspective and align ourselves with his will and his spirit. Walking with the Lord leads to relationship - and God works and speaks through other people into our lives. "But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin." Knowing that someone is abiding in Christ means far more than seeing that they have knowledge, or even that they know a lot of facts about the Bible. Knowing that they are Abiding means seeing some of God's fruit in their lives, in their interactions with others. Abiding gives you both the direction and power to get to the goal of becoming a mature disciple of Jesus, who makes disciples of Jesus.  Click below to go to the website for this podcast: https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/ [https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/]

What Does The Bible Say About Temptation?

In this our final episode of the Answering your questions about Prayer series, Lance Wigton and Jim Putman are discussing a tough topic. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus tells us to pray "Lead us not into temptation". What does that mean? Does God really lead us into tempting situations? Why would he do that if he doesn't want us to sin? Watch Jim and Lance do a quick dive into this difficult topic - their answers might surprise you! Click below to go to podcast website: https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/ [https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/]

What Does The Bible Say About The Sinner's Prayer?

Jim and Lance are back again to answer your questions about Prayer. In this episode they take a look at The Sinner's Prayer - what is it and can it save you? They also address the question: Does God hear the prayers of non-believers? Lastly - they spend some time talking about praying for a sign - asking God to give us a sign about a decision we are trying to make. Visit the website for this podcast by clicking below: https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/ [https://realliferesources.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-podcast-with-jim-putman/]