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James Study - Lesson 12 - 4:13-17 Boastful Planning

Lee Keitel — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at James's exhortation to always keep in mind God's will when planning for the future.

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1689 Confession - Chapter 3.2 - Of God's Decree

Lee Keitel — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we continue our study of chapter 3 of the 1689 Confession dealing with God's decree specifically in salvation.

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James Study - Lesson 11 - 4:1-12 Cause, Effect, and Cure for Worldliness

Lee Keitel — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson James tells us the cause, effect, and cure of worldliness. Here James gets to the heart of the real issue. Selfishness, jealousy, and envy are the cause of so many evils. We must humble ourselves before God.

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The Applicability of God’s Law to All Persons

Lee Keitel — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at God's moral law and its applicability to all people everywhere. This episode is adapted from a paper I wrote for seminary.

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James Study - Lesson 10 - 3:13-18 True Wisdom

Lee Keitel — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at James 3:13-18 and the difference between true and false wisdom.

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Is There a Synoptic Problem?

Lee Keitel — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at Synoptic Problem and ask the question, why four gospels?.

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Black, David Alan. Why Four Gospels? 2nd ed. Gonzalez, FL: Energion Publications, 2010.

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James Study - Lesson 9 - 3:1-12 Who Can Tame the Tongue?

Lee Keitel — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at Jame's call to reign in our speech and be wise in what we say.

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1689 Confession - Chapter 3.1 - Of God's Decree

Lee Keitel — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at chapter 3 of the 1689 Confession dealing with God's decree.

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James Study - Lesson 8 - 2:20-26 Working Faith by Example

Lee Keitel — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at Abraham and Rehab as examples of faith at work.

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1689 Confession - Chapter 2.2 - Of God and the Holy Trinity

Lee Keitel — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at paragraphs 2 and 3 of chapter 2 of the 1689 Confession dealing with God's relationship to creation and His triune nature.

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James Study - Lesson 7 - 2:14-19 Dead Faith Established

Lee Keitel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at dead vs. living faith. Too many people misuse this passage of James or attempt to use it as a wedge between James and Paul. A living faith is a working faith. Works do not save us nor keep us saved, but they're the result of a saving faith.

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1689 Confession - Chapter 2.1 - Of God

Lee Keitel — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we begin to look at chapter 2 of the 1689 Confession dealing with the doctrine of God.

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James Study - Lesson 6 - 2:1-13 Favoritism

Lee Keitel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we look at James's comments regarding partiality towards some based on outward, superficial, and selfish motives.

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1689 Confession - Chapter 1 - Holy Scriptures

Lee Keitel — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at chapter 1 of the 1689 Confession dealing with the Holy Scriptures.

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James Study - Lesson 5 - 1:19-27 Be Doers of the Word

Lee Keitel — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we touch on the heart of James's letter. It's vital that we not just hearers of the Word, but doers of the Word. Jesus says that true disciples can be known by their fruit. Let's produce good fruit of righteousness but living out the Scriptures.

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Introducing the 1689 Confession Series

Lee Keitel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode I introduce the 1689 Confession of Faith and the series of upcoming episodes teaching through the Confession.

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James Study - Lesson 4 - 1:13-18 Trial vs. Temptation

Lee Keitel — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this lesson we learn the difference between trials and temptations. God allows trials to build up our faith and draw us closer to Him. Temptations are rooted in our sinful desires and are to be resisted as we walk in the Spirit.

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The Divinity of Christ

Lee Keitel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode we look at the Biblical claims to the divinity of Jesus and how Jesus Himself claimed to be God in the flesh.

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James Study - Lesson 3 - 1:9-12 Trials Are Common to All

Lee Keitel — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

In this lesson we learn that no one is exempt from persecution from the faith. All who desire to live godly lives will be persecuted.

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What is the Gospel?

Lee Keitel — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode I lay out the basic gospel message.

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James Study - Lesson 2 - 1:2-8 Purpose and Comfort in Trials

Lee Keitel — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

In this lesson we see what James has to say about being persecuted for the faith.

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The Doctrine of the Trinity

Lee Keitel — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode I discuss and outline the Biblical case for the doctrine of the Trinity.

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James Study - Lesson 1 - 1:1 Introduction

Lee Keitel — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:55:00 GMT

In this lesson I introduce the letter of James, go over themes in the letter, and the outline we'll follow in our study.

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More on Sola Scriptura

Lee Keitel — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I continue the discussion on Sola Scriptura.

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Introducing God's Word Speaks, the Podcast!

Lee Keitel — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode I properly introduce God's Word Speaks and give an update on what's coming in the next few weeks.

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