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What separates the true God from countless imitations? He's alive – and He interacts with us personally.

The message from Acts 14 cuts through religious fog to reveal an incredible truth: while false gods remain distant and demanding, the living God draws near. From Adam in Eden through the prophets and ultimately through Jesus Christ, God consistently demonstrates His desire for relationship with those He created.

This stands in stark contrast to both ancient idols like Jupiter and Mercury and our modern substitutes – whether alcohol, entertainment, relationships, or success. These "vanities" demand our worship but deliver only emptiness. They control our lives much like gods, yet lead inevitably toward destruction.

The living God offers something radically different. Instead of requiring endless religious performance, He did everything necessary for our salvation through Christ's sacrifice. He leaves us only to believe. And when we turn to Him, He doesn't merely save us from hell – He transforms us completely, giving us a new mind, heart, and purpose.

Ready to turn from empty worship to the One who gives abundant life? Respond to His call today. Your journey from spiritual paralysis to leaping with new life begins with a simple act of faith – turning from vanities to the living God who is reaching for you right now.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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Have you ever believed God was distant, hidden behind religious walls or complex rituals? What if every barrier between you and God has already been removed?

Phil Duddy unpacks the revolutionary truth that God isn't waiting for you to perform rituals, visit special locations, or achieve some spiritual state before experiencing His presence. Through Jesus Christ, every possible obstacle has been permanently demolished.

Ready to meet the God who is nearer than you've ever imagined? Listen now and discover how to draw near with confidence, knowing every barrier has already been removed through Christ.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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Today we look at Proverbs 10:22 and the profound truth about the nature of God's provision that many believers overlook.

When Israel crossed the Jordan River, God didn't just part the waters—He completely dried the ground beneath their feet. This wasn't merely practical; it revealed God's character. He doesn't give partial blessings or halfway solutions. From creation to salvation, from feeding thousands to healing the sick, God's work is always complete.

Yet many of us approach prayer with a scarcity mindset, afraid to ask boldly or expecting God's gifts to come with hidden troubles attached. We've forgotten who we're praying to—the eternal, limitless God who exists outside creation's framework while intimately working within it. The God who made you in His image, who calls you beloved, who gave His only Son for your salvation.

The way we pray reveals what we believe about God. Do we trust Him as the giver of good gifts? Do we believe His blessings truly come without sorrow? When Jesus healed, He didn't leave people needing further treatment. When He fed crowds, everyone ate until satisfied with baskets left over. When He saved us, He didn't just rescue us from hell but gave us abundant life and seated us with Him in heavenly places.

God delights in your bold requests that bring glory to His name. Whatever situation you're facing, He wants to walk through it with you, providing in ways that exceed your imagination and create opportunities for testimony. Your prayers don't need to be timid—approach Him confidently as a child who knows their Father gives perfectly good gifts.

Contact us at redeemingthelost@icloud.com or visit gbtministries.com to share how this message has impacted you.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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The living presence of Jesus Christ changes everything. Not as a distant concept or mere historical figure, but as an active, engaged Lord who speaks into your specific circumstances right now.

When we truly grasp that Jesus is alive (not just theoretically but practically), it transforms how we approach everything. Financial stress, relational conflict, health concerns, workplace difficulties — none of these situations remain the same when we walk with the living Christ through them. He knows you better than you know yourself. Your thoughts, feelings, family dynamics, and deepest needs are completely visible to Him, and He responds not as a passive observer but as sovereign Lord.

This episode explores what it means to turn toward Jesus like John did in Revelation, hearing His voice "like a trumpet" and actively beholding Him. The invitation remains clear: cast your cares upon Him because He genuinely cares for you. His yoke is easy, His burden light, and He never intended for you to walk through life's difficulties alone.

Connect with us at redeemingthelost@icloud.com to share your story or request prayer. We'd love to meet you at one of our services at Grace Baptist Tabernacle in King, North Carolina. Find service times and locations at gbtministries.com.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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What does it truly mean to be "born again"? In this exploration of Jesus's midnight conversation with Nicodemus, we unpack one of the foundations of the Word of God.

When Nicodemus, a respected Pharisee and Jewish leader, approached Jesus acknowledging Him as a teacher from God, Jesus responded with a statement that completely reframed their interaction: "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." This declaration left Nicodemus confused, trapped in a literal interpretation of rebirth that seemed biologically impossible.

Jesus wasn't speaking of physical impossibilities but spiritual necessities. The Greek term for "born again" carries dual meaning – both "a second time" and "from above" – revealing that this spiritual transformation cannot originate from human effort but must come from God Himself. As Jesus explained, "That which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of Spirit is spirit."

This message strikes at the heart of our human condition. We cannot manufacture spiritual rebirth through religious devotion, education, behavioral modification, or any human achievement. It requires divine intervention – a miracle that transforms us at our core. Yet this isn't cause for despair but hope, for the God who requires this rebirth is the same God who delights in making it possible. Through Christ's sacrificial work on the cross, what is impossible for humanity becomes possible through God.

Have you known this in your own life? Not just knowledge about God, but the life-changing miracle of being born from above? Join us as we explore what it means to trust the God who loves to save and who stands ready to perform this miracle in every heart that turns to Him in faith.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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We explore Galatians 2:19-21 to reveal the difference between living under religious obligation versus living in the freedom Christ purchased with His sacrifice. Through a detailed examination of our identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, we look at how true salvation frees us from both sin's power and religious bondage.

• The law of Moses created a continual consciousness of sin requiring endless sacrifices
• Christ offered Himself once as the perfect sacrifice that fully satisfied sin's requirement
• When we believe in Christ, we are crucified with Him - our old sinful self dies
• True Christian living is "not I, but Christ lives in me" - His life expressing through us
• "Rededication" is an unbiblical concept that keeps believers trapped in performance-based religion
• God has no memory of forgiven sin - it's removed as far as east is from west
• Salvation is received by faith, not achieved through religious effort

If you're being drawn to true salvation today, simply call upon Jesus right now. Let the belief in your heart come out in words and ask to be born again this very minute. Thank you for helping us reach people worldwide with this message. Visit gbtministries.com for service information or to contact us at redeemingthelost@icloud.com.

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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In a world filled with subjective truths, we explore the importance of grounding ourselves in the absolute truth of Jesus Christ. This discussion highlights the dangers of self-deception, the significance of understanding God's definition of truth, and the invitation for individuals to come home to their Creator.

• The difference between personal truth and absolute truth
• Jesus as the embodiment of truth
• The impact of self-deception on beliefs and decisions
• The significance of the fear of the Lord versus ungodly fear
• The importance of discerning God’s design for relationships
• Navigating confusion in a world filled with falsehoods
• The call for individuals to embrace God's truth today
• The role of the church in witnessing God’s truth amidst confusion

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!

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Our latest episode reveals the profound truth of creation in Genesis 1, focusing on the purpose and identity given to every human by a loving God. We discuss how the journey of life is not about self-sufficiency but about embracing God's blessings through dependency and faith in His provision.

• Exploring Genesis 1:26-31 as the basis of human identity
• Understanding God's blessings and their implications for our lives
• Discussing the purpose of creation and the call to relationship
• Addressing the misconceptions of self-sufficiency versus divine dependency
• Examining salvation as a gift, not a product of our works
• Confronting legalism and the burden of trying to earn God’s favor

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NEW BOOK! I'm pleased to say that we have completed a new book that has been years in the making. The Ten Shirot: Songs of Redemption looks at ten songs that were sung through pivotal times in Scripture. It's an examination of the redemption of Jesus, of worship, and of Scripture in a way that we believe you probably haven't seen before. Check it out at https://a.co/d/0a4KIooL .

The Redeeming Love Bible Broadcast is a ministry of Grace Baptist Tabernacle. We're located at 121 Arborside Lane in King, NC and we can be reached at welcome@gracebaptisttabernacle.org. Please continue to share these episodes, and please consider coming to visit our church. We are excited and expectant for you to come!