What Made God Want To Flood The World?

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Why would God ever want to flood the world? The great flood of Genesis was not an accident, it was done purposefully. But why? That’s one of the questions we answer on this podcast.

Podcast recorded live at New Song Community Church in Oceanside, California

This podcast was recorded live at New Song Community Church in Oceanside, CA. Pastor Hal Seed and I were answering questions posed to us live that day. New Song is Carolyn’s and my home church where I have served on the Leadership Board for many years.

Dr. Hal Seed, Senior Pastor of New Song Community Church

One of the questions posed in the Questions and Answers time was: What made God want to flood the world?

Please listen and learn.

In addition to the question of why God would flood the world, other questions addressed in this podcast are:

• What is the connection between evolution and science?

• How did the 10 plagues happen?

• What about dinosaurs and the Bible?

Who is Dr. Hal Seed?

Hal is the Founding and Lead Pastor of New Song Community Church, in Oceanside, CA. New Song is a multi-site church that has seen over 18,000 come to Christ and is one of the Outreach 100 Fastest Growing Churches in America.

Hal’s Pastormentor ministry provides tools and training to grow bigger and better churches. He has authored six books, including The God Questions, and his latest book I Love Sundays.

Hal and Lori have two grown children and who are working on the next generation of “Seedlings.” Hal’s website is: www.pastormentor.com

Who is Dr. Mark Alan Williams?

Mark is a missionary, speaker, author, podcaster and blogger at www.markalanwilliams.net. In 2016 he founded Discipleship Journeys with Jesus which has a vision to disciple a half million believers in actionable, biblical wisdom. He has traveled to 60 countries on 6 continents, sharing the Gospel and training leaders.

Mark is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Biola University, Talbot Seminary and Fuller Seminary where he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree. He was named alumnus of the year by Moody Bible Institute in 2010. Mark & Carolyn were married in 1979 and have three sons.

For additional help with creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the age of the earth and related questions, see these resources on my website:

• Podcast: Where do dinosaurs fit in the Bible?

• Podcast: What do Christians believe about creation and evolution?

• Vlog (video): Creation demands a Creator

Also, there are other wonderful resources on the web if you want to dig deeper:

• The Institute for Creation Research

• Answers in GenesisApologetics Press (has lots of answers on all kinds of topics including creation and evolution)

• Reasons to Believe

PLEASE NOTE: Because I have included a website above doesn’t mean I agree with or endorse all their opinions.

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What Separates Christianity And Hinduism?

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Christianity and Hinduism are both religions, but that’s about where the similarities end. There are vast differences that the average person doesn’t either know about or understand. Many think they’re similar, but they are not. Some Christians would say that Christianity is not even a religion, but a relationship.

Dr. Jayakumar Ramachandran

My guest on today’s podcast knows intimately the differences between Christianity and Hinduism. He grew up Hindu in India, but later he found The Way.

In other “Christianity Questions and Answers” podcasts and blogs my guests and I have explored questions like Six Reasons all Roads DON’T Lead to Heaven, Isn’t Christianity arrogant to claim to be the only way to heaven? and Does salvation come only through faith in Christ? (Exclusivism).

But today we’ll look specifically at Christianity and Hinduism.

You might ask “Who is Jayakumar (Jay)?”

Dr. Jay was born and raised in Chennai (Madras) India to a staunch Hindu father and a traditional Christian mother.

Jay was more influenced by my father’s beliefs, values, and practices of Hinduism because his father was more religious than his mother. This deprived Jay of any Christian atmosphere and nurturing during his childhood and teenage years. Consequently, Jay formed a pluralistic religious belief.

However, in 1976, through God-orchestrated events, Jay came to know the true and living God by reading the books of John and Romans. In 1989, Jay founded Bible Believing Churches & Missions (BBCM) and continued to plant churches in Bangalore, India and challenge other church leaders to do the same.

Jay has diligently pursued advanced education. His degrees include:

• Doctorate degree in Ministry D. Min. (Miss) from Columbia Intel University, USA

• Masters degree in Sacred Theology (STM) from Dallas Theological Seminary, USA

• Masters degree (M.Th) in Bible Exposition from Asian Christian Academy

• Masters degree (M.A) from the University of Madras

Please listen and learn from Jay.

For additional help on topics related to Christianity and Hinduism, check out these resources on this site:

• Five Questions for Those Who Think Many Roads Lead to Heaven

• Who Needs Jesus, I’m a Good Person

• Why Your Sincerity Can be Deadly

• Podcast: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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To develop your relationship with God, get my free eBook “10 Prayers to Unlock Heaven on Earth” click HERE.

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How Can I Be Grateful When I’m Grumpy?

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Most Christians know that they’re expected to give thanks in all circumstances. But that command begs the question: How can I be grateful when I’m grumpy? When the challenges of life seem overwhelming, it can be difficult to be thankful. Yet, being grateful at those times might be just what we need the most. The question is, how can we do it?

Grateful when I’m grumpy

Here’s a verse that tells us to “be grateful when I’m grumpy”

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT)

Ephesians 5:20 says the same thing:

“And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NLT)

As you can see, both these passages instruct Christ’s followers to do something difficult: To be grateful when I’m grumpy.

How can we?

That’s the question I address in this podcast. So, give a listen and learn how I’ve learned to be grateful when I’m grumpy, and how you can also.

For additional help in being thankful see these resources on this website:

• Thanksgiving, a Most Important Attitude

• How to Know God’s Will for You Right Now

• Five Ways to Conquer Complaining and Find Happiness Now

• What Does God Owe Me?Why Thanking Prayers Are So Important

• My WORST Christmas Ever

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To develop your relationship with God, get my free eBook “10 Prayers to Unlock Heaven on Earth” click HERE.

To learn how to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ, click HERE.

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