This message unpacks a biblical view of taxation by examining key Scriptures on government authority and money. Using passages from Matthew, Romans, and 1 Peter, Simon Pranaitis examines how Christians should respond to unjust taxes while maintaining submission for the sake of conscience. The biblical view of taxation reveals God’s design for limited governmental authority and reminds believers to steward money as God’s property. This biblical view of taxation challenges both the heart and habit.

This engaging session features a candid and uncompromising discussion on the critique of charismatic theology. Justin Peters, interviewed by Jim Osman, clarifies why he no longer uses the term “clear thinking charismatic” and addresses the rise of Christian nationalism and fundamentalism. With clarity and conviction, Peters explains why a critique of charismatic theology is vital for protecting the sufficiency of Scripture and guarding against error.

Questions asked during the session:

1. Why do you no longer use the term "clear thinking charismatic"?
2. Have charismatic churches invited you to speak since your stance changed?
3. Is it harder now for “open but cautious” continuationists to resist error?
4. How should the church respond to the rise of fundamentalism and Christian nationalism?
5. What is the difference between continuationism and cessationism?
6. Can God still perform miracles or heal today?
7. Are there any charismatic preachers you respect for their exposition of Scripture?
8. How do you evangelize someone who responded to an “easy-believism” gospel?
9. What are your thoughts on Chip and Joanna Gaines affirming a same-sex couple as a family?
10. What is your perspective on the visible church today?
11. Can Jesus appear to Muslims in dreams and lead them to faith?
12. How do you interpret Acts 2:17 in light of cessationism?
13. What is your response to reports of dreams or visions in modern missions?
14. Is there an opportunity to disciple young men drawn to Christian nationalism?
15. Is Christian nationalism growing beyond the post-millennial crowd?
16. What church planting methodologies are being used outside the U.S.?

In this insightful conversation, Jim Osman introduces Rob Pryor as the newest staff member leading the biblical counseling ministry at Kootenai Community Church. Rob shares his salvation testimony, theological journey, and passion for discipleship through the biblical counseling ministry. He also explains his ACBC certification, the philosophy of biblical counseling, and his plans to equip others in the church to counsel from Scripture. Rob's story highlights God’s providence and the importance of training counselors grounded in God’s Word.

Questions from this session include:

1. How and when did the Lord save you?
2. Did you grow up in a Christian home?
3. Are you charismatic?
4. What were your early theological and spiritual influences?
5. Where did you experience biblical counseling for the first time?
6. What is your wife’s name and how did you meet?
7. How many children do you have and what are they doing now?
8. What churches have you been involved with over the years?
9. Why did you decide to pursue seminary training?
10. Why did you choose Talbot School of Theology?
11. What led you from Oregon to Illinois?
12. How did you end up coming to Kootenai Community Church?
13. Are you currently enrolled in another program?
14. What is biblical counseling?
15. What does ACBC certification involve?
16. How is biblical counseling different from secular or Christian-integrated counseling models?
17. What kind of counseling do you do? (e.g., marriage, financial, individual)
18. Is this counseling available to the public or just church members?
19. What are your hobbies and non-ministry interests?
20. What five books (besides the Bible) have most influenced and shaped you?
21. What book are you currently reading?
22. What book are you planning to read next?
23. How do you distinguish or balance between evangelism and helping with soul issues?
24. Who are your personal faith heroes?

Simon Pranaitis examines how a broken money system reflects the spiritual and moral decline of a society, using Israel’s history as a case study. From Solomon’s prosperity to captivity under foreign powers, Pranaitis outlines three lessons for living faithfully in unjust times. This timely message equips believers to honor God’s principles even in a broken money system, urging them to uphold righteousness amid economic and political corruption.

In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis guides believers through Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes to emphasize the importance of a wise approach to money. He calls Christians to delight in God’s provision, avoid idolizing wealth, and commit to God’s financial principles. By exploring Scripture, Pranaitis equips listeners with the wisdom to navigate material blessings without succumbing to materialism. This approach to a wise money balance offers clarity, caution, and conviction for every season of financial life.

In this message, Shepley Osman offers a thoughtful study of the thief on the cross. This brief yet powerful Christian life displays conversion, confession, and confidence in Christ. By examining the thief on the cross, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own walk with Christ and the profound truth that salvation is by grace alone. Osman highlights key truths about faith, forgiveness, and God’s mercy through this timeless example.

Pastor Jim Osman tackled many theological and eschatological topics during this engaging question-and-answer session. He first addressed the meaning of Jude 6–7, explaining the domain of angels and their judgment, and clarified his view that angels did not cohabitate with humans. He provided thoughtful answers on Genesis 6’s “sons of God,” the identity of the Levites in the future temple, and the nature of sacrifices during the Tribulation. Additional topics included the experience of time and glorified bodies in the Millennium, sleep and seasons in the new creation, the purpose of the Millennial Kingdom, the fate of infants in heaven, and the possible roles of believers in judging angels. The discussion highlighted Osman’s pre-tribulational, dispensational perspective and a commitment to biblically grounded answers.

Questions Asked

1. In Jude 6, what habitation did the angels leave, and where did they go?
2. In Jude 7, who are the “they” that committed the same sin as Sodom and Gomorrah?
3. What about the view that fallen angels cohabited with humans (Nephilim)?
4. Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6?
5. In Job 1, who are the “sons of God” who came before the Lord?
6. What sacrifices will occur in the future temple during the Tribulation?
7. Who are the Levites today, and how will they be identified for temple service?
8. What will time be like for us in the Millennium in glorified bodies?
9. Will we need to sleep in a glorified body?
10. Why is there a Millennial Kingdom—why not move straight to the new heavens and earth?
11. If heaven is perfect, why would God bring anything from this corrupted creation?
12. What kind of body will we have in the new creation—is it the same as now?
13. Did Adam and Eve have glorified bodies before the fall?
14. Will the new creation have seasons or cycles (like falling leaves)?
15. Will there be marriage or procreation in the eternal state?
16. Will we judge angels, and what does that mean?
17. What happens to infants who die? How will they exist in the eternal state?

Colonel Jeff Williams draws from Job 28 and other Scripture to consider the fear of the Lord as the beginning of true wisdom. Emphasizing that human achievement cannot attain divine understanding, he underscores how wisdom is granted only by God's grace. The fear of the Lord is presented not only as the start of knowledge but also as a guiding light for all of life’s vocations and decisions.

• Q1: Did you get a chance to witness to the Russians or others during your space flights?
• Q2: Did going to space change your relationship with God or affect your faith?
• Q3: (From the back of the room, summarized as a general question about applying wisdom in a fallen world, possibly in government or vocational settings.) Can Christians effectively live out wisdom in corrupt or difficult environments?