The Bible Matters Podcast

Who is Jesus? And what verdict have you reached?

In this powerful concluding address from the "Who's Jesus?" series, John Stott argues that the claims of Jesus demand a response. Drawing from Matthew 11:25-30, he explores Jesus' extraordinary statements about himself, his unique ability to reveal God, and his invitation to all who are weary and burdened.

Stott explains why Christianity is more than religion, why God reveals himself to the humble, and why so many people hesitate to respond to Jesus' call. He examines the burden of guilt, the offer of forgiveness through the cross, and the challenge of taking upon ourselves the yoke of Christ.

At the heart of this talk is a simple but unavoidable question: if Jesus is who he claimed to be, can we really remain neutral?

Questions answered in this episode:

-Who did Jesus claim to be, and why are his claims so remarkable?

-Why does Jesus say that only he can reveal God?

-Why does God reveal himself to the humble but hide himself from the proud?

-What stops people from coming to Christ?

-What does it mean to take Jesus' yoke upon yourself and follow him?

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Why does the church so often disappoint people? And what did Jesus actually intend it to be?

In this classic address, John Stott asks whether Christians are merely harmless spectators in society or whether Jesus intended his followers to be a transformative force for good. Beginning with the memorable question, "Are Christians cabbages or kings?", he explores God's purpose for the church and its calling to be a distinct community in the world.

Questions Answered in This Episode:

Why is the church central to God's purpose for the world?

Why do so many people become disillusioned with the church?

What did Jesus mean when he called his followers "salt" and "light"?

How should Christians be different from the culture around them?

What does it mean to build your life on the rock rather than the sand?

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Christianity sounds like good news. Forgiveness. New life. Peace with God. So what's the catch?

In this powerful talk, John Stott explores one of Jesus' most challenging teachings: the cost of discipleship. Speaking to large crowds who were eager to follow Him, Jesus stopped them and urged them to count the cost first.

What does it mean to put Christ before relationships, ambitions and possessions?

Why did Jesus make such radical demands? And why is He still worth following today?

This episode examines the difference between admiration and discipleship, and why Jesus never concealed what following Him would require.

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Can people really change?

Many believe that with enough effort, education, social reform, or self-discipline, human nature can be improved. But Jesus offered a far more radical answer. In His conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, He declared: “You must be born again.”

In this message, we explore the difference between turning over a new leaf and receiving a new life. Looking closely at Jesus' words, we consider the nature of the new birth, its necessity, its effects, and how it becomes a reality in a person's life.

In this episode:
Can human nature really be changed?
What are the signs and results of this new life?
What do repentance and faith have to do with the new birth?
How can a person receive the new life that Jesus offers?

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Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this classic talk, John Stott explores both the historical evidence for the resurrection and its life-changing significance. Examining the empty tomb, the appearances of the risen Jesus, and the dramatic emergence of the early church, Stott argues that the resurrection is not merely a Christian belief but the foundation upon which Christianity stands.

More than an historical claim, the resurrection transforms how we understand the past, experience the present, and face the future. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then it changes everything.

In this episode:

Did Jesus' tomb really end up empty?

What happened to the body of Jesus?

What difference does the resurrection make to life today?

What does it mean to live in the power of the risen Christ?

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