Jim Franks
Appears in 11 Episodes
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 ...
What Is the Purpose of the Church? (Matthew 28:18-20)
Jim Franks looks at the Great Commission Jesus Christ gave to His disciples. What did He expect the Church to be doing after His resurrection?This episode is a compani...
Take the Bread and Wine in a Worthy Way (1 Corinthians 11:27-28)
Jim Franks discusses the serious—but ultimately encouraging—admonition to “eat of the bread and drink of the cup” at Passover in a worthy manner. This episode is a com...
The Future Feast of Tabernacles (Zechariah 14:16)
Jim Franks looks at an ancient prophecy from Zechariah that promises a future where the whole world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.Discover more by watching o...
God’s Festivals as Shadows of Things to Come (Colossians 2:16-17)
Jim Franks explores Paul’s (frequently misunderstood) description of God’s holy days as “a shadow of things to come.” Understanding the historical context of the congr...
Three Days and Three Nights (Matthew 12:39-40)
Jim Franks looks at Christ’s promise that He would be in “the heart of the earth” for three days and three nights. Can we take this promise literally? Why is it import...
