Jim Franks
Appears in 35 Episodes
Grace, Faith and Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Jim Franks discusses Ephesians 2:8-10, American Standard Version—“For by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not...
The Bread and the Cup: How Often? (1 Corinthians 11:26)
Jim Franks discusses 1 Corinthians 11:26—“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.”🔗 Check out our Learning ...
Why Was the Earth “Without Form and Void”? (Genesis 1:1-2)
Jim Franks discusses Genesis 1:1-2—“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the d...
The Dragon Who Opposes God (Revelation 12:4)
Jim Franks discusses Revelation 12:4—“His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to ...
Fulfilled Prophecy: Jesus Born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:4-6)
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 2:4-6—“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be b...
Christ’s Birth: The Virgin Shall Be With Child (Matthew 1:23)
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 1:23—“‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.’...
The Son of God (Luke 1:35)
Jim Franks discusses Luke 1:35—“And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefor...
How Not to Fast (Isaiah 58:3-4)
Jim Franks discusses Isaiah 58:3-4—“Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?’ In fact, in the da...
Fasting: Christ’s Preparation for Facing Satan (Matthew 4:1-2)
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 4:1-2—“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nig...
Avoiding Hypocritical Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 6:16-18—“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty n...
Christ’s Unchangeable Priesthood (Hebrews 7:24)
Jim Franks discusses Hebrews 7:24—“But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.”🔗 This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Ver...
The Father Raises the Dead (John 5:21-23)
Jim Franks discusses John 5:21-23—“For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will. For the Father judges no one, ...
The Righteous Into Eternal Life (Matthew 25:46)
Jim Franks discusses Matthew 25:46—“And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”🔗 This episode is a companion to the follo...
Blessings Passed on to Israel (Genesis 32:28)
Jim Franks discusses Genesis 32:28—“And He said, ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevail...
Paul Preaches Every Sabbath to Jews and Greeks (Acts 18:1-4)
Jim Franks discusses Acts 18:1-4—“After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had re...
God’s Harvest Festivals (Exodus 23:14-16)
Jim Franks discusses Exodus 23:14-16—“Three times you shall keep a feast to Me in the year: You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread (you shall eat unleavened brea...
Seventh Trumpet Announces Christ’s Return (Revelation 11:15)
Jim Franks discusses Revelation 11:15—“Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdo...
The Righteous Requirement of the Law (Romans 8:4)
Jim Franks discusses Romans 8:4—“that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit....
Father of Mercies (2 Corinthians 1:3)
When life gets us down, we can count on God to provide the comfort and mercy we need to keep going. (Presented by Jim Franks.)This episode is a companion to the follow...
The Incredible Human Potential (Psalm 8:4-6)
Jim Franks ponders the age-old question asked thousands of years ago by King David: “What is man that You are mindful of him?”This episode is a companion to the follow...
When Was Jesus Born? Part 2 (Luke 2:1)
Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 2, he discusses an important reference to C...
When Was Jesus Born? Part 1 (Luke 1:5)
Jim Franks looks at how biblical clues can help us more accurately identify the time of year Jesus Christ was born. In Part 1, he discusses an important reference to “...
The Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-12)
Jim Franks shares insight into a pivotal moment in God’s plan for the human race—what the book of Revelation describes as a time of judgment before God’s “great white ...
The Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:27-28)
Jim Franks looks at an important title claimed by Jesus Christ: “the Lord of the Sabbath.” Jesus explained the purpose of the Sabbath—both in ancient times and today.T...
The Unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-3)
Jim Franks looks at Paul’s call for spiritual unity in the church congregation at Ephesus. What makes unity … unity? How do we maintain it?This episode is a companion ...
Which Is the Great Commandment? Part 2 (Matthew 22:39-40)
Jim Franks examines what Jesus identified as the second great commandment of God’s law—to “love your neighbor as yourself.” This episode is a companion to the followi...
Which Is the Great Commandment? (Matthew 22:35-38)
Jim Franks examines what Jesus identified as the “first and great commandment” of God’s law—to “love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and wit...
Context for Paul’s Confidence in Christ (Philippians 4:13)
Jim Franks discusses the context leading up to Paul’s iconic acknowledgement that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This episode is a companion...
Ambassadors for Christ, Reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Jim Franks asks an important question: What part should Christians be playing in God’s ongoing plan to reconcile the world to Himself? Once we are reconciled to God ou...
Pentecost and the Birth of the Church (Acts 2:40-41)
Jim Franks discusses what a “church” really is—and explores how the New Testament Church began on the Pentecost of A.D. 31. What role does repentance and baptism play ...