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Good From Evil
Category: General
Tags: Evil, God's Character, God's Will, Open Theism, Warfare Worldview
The Bible is very clear that God has nothing to do with evil. There is “no darkness” in God. (I Jn 1:5). Far from intentionally bringing about evil, God’s “eyes are too pure to look…
Is exhaustively settled foreknowledge essential to God’s identity
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Divine Foreknowledge, Foreknowledge, Open Future, Open Theism
In this episode Greg discusses several passages in Isaiah that imply God’s foreknowledge is a primary differentiator between Isaiah’s God and all other gods. Links: Greg’s book: “God of the Possible“ http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0023.mp3
Why is the World Still So Messed Up?
Category: General
Tags: Eschatology, Evil, Kingdom of God, Warfare Worldview
Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Cosmic Conflict
Through the Incarnation, Jesus made a way for our union with God. In addition, Jesus’ death and resurrection defeated the powers of evil. This should then lead us to ask: Why do we have to continue…
If Creation is Created in the Middle of Cosmic Warfare, How Can God Call It All Good?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Spiritual Warfare, Warfare Worldview
In this episode Greg discusses creation, in the context of cosmic warfare, and considers how God could call it “good.” Links: Greg’s book: “God at War“ http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0022.mp3
The Destiny of God’s People
Category: General
Tags: Jesus, Kingdom of God, Peace, Racial Reconciliation, Unity, Warfare Worldview
Topics: Following Jesus
Jesus represents the realization of God’s glorious dream for humanity. In Christ, we see what we who are in Christ are destined to be. As a stick placed in a river is destined to be…
The Incarnation: More Than a Rescue Mission
Category: General
Tags: Atonement, Blueprint Worldview, Incarnation, Jesus, Open Theism, Redemption, Salvation
Topics: Atonement and The Cross
A mistake people often make concerning the Incarnation is that they fail to distinguish the eternal plan of God to unite himself with humanity in Christ, on the one hand, from the atoning significance this…
Were the Consequences for Adam & Eve’s Choice Fair?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Adam and Eve, Spiritual Warfare, The Fall
In this episode Greg ponders Adam and Eve’s choice and the enormous consequences of that seeming arbitrary decision. Links: Greg’s book: “God at War“ http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0021.mp3
How God Changes the World
Category: General
Tags: Enemy Love, Jesus, Kingdom Living, Love, Unity
Verse: John 17
God’s hopes for us began before the creation of the world. And what God intended from the beginning gives us insight into how God works to bring about what he intends. In the first chapter…
What Kind of Music Do You Listen To?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
In this episode Greg the music he likes listening to. Join us as a grown man regresses to his 15 year old self. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0020.mp3
Kingdom Reconciliation is Not About Politics (But it is Political)
Category: General
Tags: Kingdom Living, Kingdom of God, Politics, Racial Reconciliation, Revolt
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
In the broader culture, the social and political discussions about racial reconciliation are usually focused on people’s rights and privileges as a means of making the world a fairer place. The criteria such efforts at…
The Coming Kingdom & Racial Conflict
Category: General
Tags: Kingdom Living, Kingdom of God, Love, Racial Reconciliation, Unity
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
In the book of Revelation, we see a glimpse into the future. John says he saw, …a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne…
How Do You Balance Productivity and Spiritual Health?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Discipleship, Personal Stories, Seeing is Believing
In this episode Greg talks about balancing a productive life with a spiritually healthy one. Links: Book: Seeing is Believing http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0019.mp3
Why Racial Reconciliation Matters
Category: General
Tags: Good News, Jesus, Kingdom Living, Kingdom of God, Racial Reconciliation, Unity
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
In Psalm 72, the author prays for a day when “all kings” would “bow down” to God’s anointed and when “all nations” would “serve him” (vs. 11). At this time, the Psalmist continues, God’s king…
What Are Some Things That Help You Be Productive?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
Greg is a highly productive person. In this episode I ask him if he has any productivity tricks. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0018.mp3
Friday Lights: Glimpse of the Kingdom
Category: Lighten Up
Tags: Kingdom of God, Love, Peace
We interrupt the constant stream of violence and brokenness to bring you this glimpse of the Kingdom of God. Image via broken pencils are pointless
What was your relationship like with your abusive stepmother?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
Greg shares some of the emotional experiences he had growing up with an abusive step-parent. http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0017.mp3
Reversing Babel
Category: General
Tags: Conflict, Love, Racial Reconciliation
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Several generations after the flood, we read in Gen 11 how humans were still living in one locale and had one common language and culture. Then someone came up with the brilliant idea that they…
Do You Ever Struggle With Procrastination?
Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Personal Stories
Turns out even Greg procrastinates some things! http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0016.mp3
Black Lives Matter, the Police, and Spiritual Warfare
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Spiritual Warfare, Violence
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Christ calls us to stand for a different kind of kingdom and this requires that we think in different ways about the violence that is gripping our country. In this short clip from Greg’s sermon…
Listen and Learn: A First Step Toward Reconciliation
Category: General
Tags: Humility, Listening, Love, Racial Reconciliation
Topics: Ethical, Cultural and Political Issues
Jesus Christ is not just the Lord, Savior and Messiah of the Jews: he is the Lord, Savior and Messiah of all people. Through Christ a kingdom is being established that tears down tribal walls…