https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKclN8whkEg Pastor Josiah Nichols preaches on Romans 1:8-15. He explains what kind of life a Christian should live in response to the gospel. It answers the question raised by Francis Schaffer "How Then Shall We Live." More videos and articles can be seen at usinghermeneutics.org
Benefits of The Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-vWIN3_yZI Josiah Nichols preaches his first sermon as pastor of Porterville Congregational Christian Church. The Text is Romans 1:7. It is about God's salvific love that gives believers in Jesus grace and peace.
The Son and the Serpent
"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3:14-15 ESV). One thing to remember when reading the New Testament is that it is not "unhitched" from the Old Testament as some "Bible teachers" suggest. … Continue reading The Son and the Serpent
Results of the Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNzjCx_4UI&t=102s Josiah Nichols preaches his 5th trial sermon on Romans 1:5. This is his last trial sermon before he is voted on in the church. He primarily talks about the Grace and Apostleship that brings about the obedience of faith for the sake of Christ's name among all nations. This sermon was preached at Porterville … Continue reading Results of the Gospel
Subject of the Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=rzu74vxVmfs Josiah Nichols preaches his third trial sermon at Porterville Congregational Christian Church This sermon is about the LORD Jesus Christ and the essential doctrines that one must believe to be considered a Christian. This video is in two parts because of technical difficulties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=r0r1WVFS_FQ Same sermon but part 2 due to technical difficulties.
Security of Scripture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA1ZcxqgQV0 Romans 1:2 "Which He promised afore by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures" KJV. Josiah Nichols' second trial sermon about The reliability of the Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures. If you want proof of the gospel, look at the Old Testament Scriptures. The gospel is founded on the Old Testament scriptures; God said … Continue reading Security of Scripture
What The Bible Says To Fathers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-XadEENl3M&feature=youtu.be Josiah Nichols preaches his fourth trial sermon at Porterville Congregational Christian Church. His message is about what the Bible says to fathers. Text Ephesians 6:4.
Getting It Wrong
Have you ever tried to explain a Bible verse and use the wrong verse to explain it. I know of many Bible teachers who do this occasionally. One Bible teacher I heard a year ago used a passage in the first half of 1 Samuel about the Philistines carrying away the ark. He said that … Continue reading Getting It Wrong
Abandon Abortion
You hear it in the news everywhere. This company and that company are abandoning Georgia because they passed an abortion law that restricts the killing of innocent lives as soon as a heartbeat can be detected. In response Christians are considering whether or not they should support these companies anymore now that they are taking … Continue reading Abandon Abortion
Jesus Dealt Once With Sin
"so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him." Hebrews 9:28 Interpretation is all about Context! Context! Context! We cannot just take one verse and build a theology around it without determining … Continue reading Jesus Dealt Once With Sin
Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration 