Was Jesus a Communist? LIVE Q&A with David Guzik - January 26, 2023
Skip to 4:17 for the start of the livestream! Today's lead question comes from Nathan: "Was Jesus a Communist?" Thank you for entering our big, 100K Celebration GIVEAWAY today! It’s your chance to win a hardcover edition of “The Story of My Life” by William Taylor! Enter to Win: 1. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! 2. Comment your viewing location (country/state) into the Live Chat DURING today's Q&A! 3. Stick around until the end of the video to see if you’ve won! This week's questions and timestamps 0:00 Prelude (Stream starting soon...) 4:17 Introduction of Q&A and the Giveaway of "Story of My Life" by William Taylor, Bishop of Africa, to celebrate the 100,000 YouTube subscriber milestone. 6:25 Lead Question: Was Jesus a Communist? 6:50 Explanation of Communism in Four Points 8:30 How was Jesus opposed to Communism, according to the Bible? (1) Christ affirmed private property ownership, as it was in the Old and New Testaments, and the commandment Not to Steal. 11:20 (2) Communism has the State (and not the family) as the basic economic unit of production. 13:09 (3) Message of the Bible is a Spirit of radical generosity, as a voluntary, free-will giving - whereas Communism is built through coercion, as opposed to the voluntary community and spirit of Koinonia (κοινωνία). Acts 15. "While it was yours you could do with it what you pleased" 14:50 (4) Excessive State power and corruption. 16:39 (5) Communism is built on Envy and/or degenerates into envy. (1 Timothy 6, v8) 18:15 (6) On account of the terrible history of Communism and Communist countries. 21:12 What kind of economic system would Jesus approve of? One which affirms the family (not the State) as the basic economic unit. One biased towards freedom, but with limited controls on excess, cartels, monopolies. A productive economy. An economy in which hard work is rewarded, and corruption is discouraged or disincentivized. An economy in which generosity is encouraged. 22:20 Back to the Giveaway, the story of preacher & minister William Taylor. 28:35 Junebug asks, "If we have the gift of tongues, How does using this gift in our private prayer time edify us? Privately there is no interpretation, as opposed to the proper use in public, where God calls for an interpreter?" 31:41 Brittni B asks, "When is it appropriate to call someone a false teacher?" 34:46 Ben Ha`ezer asks, "How do you view 2 Chron 19 v2 with the New Testament teaching on loving your enemies (Matt 5, v43-48?) 2 Chronicles 19:2 (New King James Version) And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Therefore the wrath of the Lord is upon you. 38:14 Hripsime Andonian asks about spiritual warfare: "How does one deal appropriately with spiritual warfare? It seems like the more I get involved in ministry, the more severe and frequent these attacks are becoming." 41:39 Char Annen asks, "Was Solomon playing "the devils advocate," so to speak, with his "under the sun" viewpoint or did he really believe it at that point in his life?" 42:40 Ryan Kirksey asks, "why did Jonathan have to die?" 44:00 Giveaway Reminder 46:00 Shawn Stock asks, "Should we go by the Hebrew or Septuagint regarding the height of Goliath?" 47:45 horacio urteaga asks, "Why in chapter 16 of 1 Samuel does Saul know who David is, but in Chapter 17 he does not? First when he plays the harp for Saul, and the other in David's battle with Goliath?" 50:10 Jeanne le Roux asks, "Are all trials and tribulations a test of faith from God, or are some of the hardships endured just part of the broken world we live in (and God merely allows for them to happen)?" 52:50 Dianna asks, "I am a divorced woman who hasn't been to church in 20 years because of my guilt. Do you think God can still use me in a church? I am a Christian and I used to be very active in my church." 56:20 dan s oliver asks, "What should you do with a worn out Bible that is falling apart and missing pages? I know people that fret about what to do with such a Bible." 59:25 Giveaway Results! #biblestudy #qanda #askmeanything #livestream
After God’s Own Heart — 1 Samuel 13:13-14
Follow Pastor David Guzik through the Bible, starting with the book of 1 Samuel, in this daily video series of verse-specific devotionals. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 13: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-samuel-13/ Watch the Enduring Words devotional series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX7SFnoKtWjDhuKb4fXagwnH Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #inspiration #devotional #enduringword
Excuses — 1 Samuel 13:10-12
Follow Pastor David Guzik through the Bible, starting with the book of 1 Samuel, in this daily video series of verse-specific devotionals. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 13: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-samuel-13/ Watch the Enduring Words devotional series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX7SFnoKtWjDhuKb4fXagwnH Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #inspiration #devotional #enduringword
Church History: Passing The Torch
What are we going to do with the heritage that godly men have passed on to us? From the final lecture in the Church History series, on John Wycliffe & John Hus: https://youtu.be/aMZkw0hQeZ8 Watch David Guzik's entire Church History series For Free today! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX6vA8vDDbLEARk8LruiNqjP #church #history #biblestudy
John Wycliffe and John Hus
In this 24th and final lecture in David Guzik's series on the Church History of Pre-Reformation Europe, he delves in the notable personages of John Wycliffe and John Hus, detailing their origins and impacts. • John Wycliffe and the Lollards • John Hus and His Work in Prague For more series, sermons, and commentary on the entire Bible, visit: https://enduringword.com/
Making The Philistines Mad — 1 Samuel 13:3-4
Follow Pastor David Guzik through the Bible, starting with the book of 1 Samuel, in this daily video series of verse-specific devotionals. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 13: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-samuel-13/ Watch the Enduring Words devotional series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX7SFnoKtWjDhuKb4fXagwnH Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #inspiration #devotional #enduringword
Romans 4:16-25 – God Gives His Righteousness to those who Believe
Part 7 of pastor David Guzik's audio-only series teaching the book of Romans. Read pastor David's commentary on Romans chapter 4: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/romans-4/ For a free commentary on the entire Bible, in 10+ languages, visit: https://enduringword.com/ Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #romans #newtestament
Consider What Great Things He Has Done — 1 Samuel 12:22-24
Follow Pastor David Guzik through the Bible, starting with the book of 1 Samuel, in this daily video series of verse-specific devotionals. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 12: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-samuel-12/ Watch the Enduring Words devotional series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX7SFnoKtWjDhuKb4fXagwnH Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #inspiration #devotional #enduringword
How To Pray For Missionaries | Ephesians 6:18-19
This special sermon on Ephesians 6:18-19 regarding Missionary Prayer was delivered on January 2nd, 2011, by David Guzik at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara for their "Missionary Sunday" service. Original Link: https://vimeo.com/18487686 David Guzik's written commentary on Ephesians chapter 6 is found at Enduring Word: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ephesians-6/ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:09 Ephesians 6, v18-19 2:55 Sounding the Prayer Alarm 6:31 Points on the Importance of Prayer in Verse 18 7:02 (1) We Should Pray At All Times 11:14 (2) Pray With All Perseverance 12:44 (3) Pray With All Supplication 13:24 What Should I Pray Concerning Missionaries? 13:45 Paul's Prayer Requests - Romans 15, v30-23; Ephesians 6, v18-19; Philippians 1, v19; Colossians 4, v2-3; 1 Thessalonians 5, v1-2; 2 Thessalonians 3, v1-2 17:39 Pray for all the saints 19:19 Pray In The Spirit 21:07 Ascending Church; Who Can Pray? 23:40 Aan-Sofie Guzik, Missionary to Cork, Ireland 28:25 Something Radical 29:58 Missionary Video Bible verses referenced: Romans 15:30-23 Ephesians 6:18-19 Philippians 1:19 Colossians 4:2-3 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #ephesians6 #newtestament #missionary
Rejoicing Greatly in the King— 1 Samuel 11:14-15
Follow Pastor David Guzik through the Bible, starting with the book of 1 Samuel, in this daily video series of verse-specific devotionals. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on 1 Samuel chapter 11: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/1-samuel-11/ Watch the Enduring Words devotional series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QIfO0mxbX7SFnoKtWjDhuKb4fXagwnH Download the free Enduring Word app today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f #biblestudy #inspiration #devotional #enduringword