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The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™

The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™

by Greg SCHREFFLER

Religion & Spirituality

Season 2

Disciples

Do you know what Discipleship is? Do you know what it means? Have you been discipled? Have you discipled someone? Are you hearing about Discipleship from the pulpit? Are you leading or following? What does the Bible say about it? What did Jesus say about Discipleship? Explore this with me & decide for yourself where we, Bible-believing Christians, should be as far as teaching or being taught. The Bible, Internet, A.I. Disciple: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciple_(Christianity) Being a disciple: https://www.ywamlancaster.com/blog/discipleship-training-school/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-disciple/ Discipleship?: https://groundworkonline.com/blog/what-is-discipleship Meaning of discipleship: https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/featured/come-and-follow-me/ Christian discipleship: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-discipleship.html Greek: https://biblehub.com/greek/3129.htm Koine Greek vs. Greek: https://thisvsthat.io/ancient-greek-vs-koine-greek Relational Mentorship: https://chministries.org/blog/mentorship-and-discipleship/ Mission & Multiplication: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/leadership-training/starting-a-ministry/growing/spiritual-multiplication.html Love & Service: https://kingdomway.ca/57-amazing-bible-verses-on-serving-others-in-love/

Season 1

1-on-1 with David H.

Don’t miss an interview with David who is a fellow Christian brother in Christ. He’s from Trinidad. David has had two close encounters with death that you’ll want to hear about. And learn how God miraculously preserved his life.

Data Dumping

What is “Data Dumping”? Has Satan used against Christianity? Are there really 4,200 different religions? 45,000 denominations? How do I know which religion to choose? Is Jesus really the ONLY way? Don’t all roads lead to Jesus? And much more… The Bible, Internet, A.I. World population: populationeducation.org PBS Learning Media Three quarters: Wikipedia Testbook World religions: Wikipedia populationeducation.org Data Dumping: controlrisks.com rothdavies.com World Cristian Database: Christianity.com Wikipedia Denominations: https://www.worldchristiandatabase.org/ , https://www.livescience.com/christianity-denominations.html , https://www.thirdwell.org/Number-of-Christian-Denominations.html Scholars: HEISER - The Unseen Realm (Lexham Press, 2015), Heiser, Supernatural (Lexham Press, 2015), Naked Bible Podcast (archived episodes, Lexham/Logos platform): https://nakedbiblepodcast.com MISSLER - Koinonia House teachings: https://www.khouse.org , Missler, Learn the Bible in 24 Hours (Koinonia House, audio/video series), Missler commentary on Ephesians 4 (unity of the Body of Christ) RHODES - Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons (Harvest House, 1995), Rhodes, The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions (Zondervan, multiple editions), Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries: https://www.reasoningfromthescriptures.org Enduring Word: Enduring Word Bible Commentary: https://enduringword.com , Commentary on Ephesians 4 https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ephesians-4/ Apostles’ Creed: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apostles-Creed?utm_source=chatgpt.com , https://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/christianity/christianity-general/apostles-creed?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Sin Defined p2

Picking up where we left off on defining sin. How are we under Adam’s condemnation? Why does the virgin birth matter? What is this 2nd or last Adam? If Christ is 100% human then how can He be sinless? What’s the solution to our sinful state? Refer to episode 44 for supporting links.

Sin Defined

What does SIN really mean’? How should we define it? Because, I think, many claim to be Christian w/o truly understanding the definitions of sin. The Bible, Internet, A.I. Mathematical Sin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sine_and_cosine , https://www.reddit.com/r/mathematics/comments/nyu139/what_is_sine/ Sin: https://answersingenesis.org/sin/ Inherited, Imputed, Personal Sin: http://helpmewithbiblestudy.org/8Sin/DefImputedDoctrine2.aspx Sin from one man: https://www.compellingtruth.org/inherited-sin.html Humanity’s condition: https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/bible-studies/genesis-a-study-of-the-beginning/the-fall-of-man/is-sin-inherited-from-adam/ Imputed: https://stillfaith.com/topics/imputed-sin/ NEA: https://anglicancompass.com/individual-and-collective-sin-principles-for-action/ Pope St. John Paul, II: https://integratedcatholiclife.org/2016/01/rummelsburg-personal-and-social-sin/ Augustine of Hippo: https://www.biblequestions.org/bqar723.html John Calvin: https://www.biblequestions.org/bqar723.html Johnathan Edwards: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-is-the-biblical-evidence-for-original-sin Wayne Grudem: http://www.waynegrudem.com/ Rom 5:13-14: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/5-13.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com , https://www.bibleportal.com/commentary/passage?search=Romans+5%3A13-14+BSB&utm_source=chatgpt.com Rom 5: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/romans-5/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Episode 42: Being Christian

What does being Christian really mean’? What does it look like? Because so many claim to be Christian.[Research Notes] Being Christian: https://billygraham.org/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-christian Transformation: https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-Christian.html Disciple: https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/what-it-means-to-be-a-christian/ Forgiveness: https://www.compassion.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-christian/ Lifestyle: https://bloggersforthekingdom.com/being-christian/ Grace: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-is-a-christian.html Behavior: https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-Christian.html Journey: https://finds.life.church/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-christian/ Him 1st: https://justdisciple.com/daily-discipleship/ Carrying Cross: https://justdisciple.com/daily-discipleship/ Imitating: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2016/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-disciple-and-to-disciple-others Remain: https://thebiblespeakstoyou.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-disciple-of-jesus-christ/ Take up your cross: https://billygraham.org/answers/what-did-jesus-mean-when-he-said-we-have-to-carry-a-cross Greatest Commandment: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/how-does-jesus-summarise-the-law-in-mark-12/ Jesus’ Character: https://biblerepository.com/bible-verses-about-jesus-character/ Crucified w/ Christ: https://biblehub.com/galatians/2-20.htm Indwelling Holy Spirit: https://www.gotquestions.org/indwelling-of-the-Holy-Spirit.html Grace, Not Works: https://scripturesavvy.com/bible-verses-about-being-saved-by-grace-not-works/ Dying to sin: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/6-10.htm According to scriptures: https://www.biblestudytools.com/1-corinthians/passage/?q=1+corinthians+15:3-4 Righteous person lives by faith: https://biblerepository.com/hebrews-1038/ Love your enemies? https://bible.art/meaning/matthew-5:44

Episode 41: Interview of a Christian (VS)

I sit down with a former Pastor, retired Anglican Priest, and current Hospice Chaplain. Hear his story of conversion, transformation, service, sacrifice and more.

Episode 40: The Finalization of Faith - Faith 10

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Greg SCHREFFLER Show™. Today, as we conclude this faith study series, we shift our focus to how the early church confronted doctrinal challenges, preserved truth, and ultimately guided the formation of the New Testament canon.[Research Notes] 1 Timothy 5:18 (ESV) - γραφή (scripture) https://bibleapps.com/greek/1124.htmGeorge W. Knight III, Ph.D., The Pastoral Epistles (NIGTC, 1992) - https://www.everand.com/book/535924907/The-Pastoral-EpistlesThe Didache 13:1–2 - https://evidenceunseen.com/theology/historical-theology/the-didache-the-lords-teaching-through-the-twelve-apostles-to-the-nationsπνεῦμα – Spirit - https://biblehub.com/greek/4151.htmhttps://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/8-9.htmὁ οἰκῶν ἐν ἡμῖν - Who dwells in us - https://www.christiandiscipleschurch.org/content/theological-metamorphosis-chapter-082 Timothy 1:14 — https://biblehub.com/text/2_timothy/1-14.htm , https://www.bibleref.com/2-Timothy/1/2-Timothy-1-14.html , https://ambassadorsfortherisenchristministries.org/2009/06/30/the-pneuma-hagion/Calvin, Jean (John) - https://www.studylight.org/commentary/2-timothy/1-14.htmlἀνακρίνω – examine - https://www.recyclethebible.org/recycle/greek_lex.php?num=350https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/doctrineN.T. Wright, Ph.D., Paul and the Faithfulness of God (2013) - https://christianpublishinghouse.co/2025/10/13/these-things-entrust-to-faithful-men-2-timothy-22/

Episode 39: Birth of Gnosticism - Faith 9

Up to this moment, the church has been built, tested, and expanded—through apostles, persecution, structure, and discipline. But now, a new threat emerges. Not from Rome. Not from open opposition.From within.What begins as distortion will become system.What begins as deviation will become doctrine.And what challenges the church will ultimately force it to clarify what it truly believes.Because truth, if it is not guarded, will be redefined.The Bible, Internet, ChatGPTBible Study & Commentary Sources• Bible Hubhttps://biblehub.com(Greek lexicons, interlinear, multiple translations)• Enduring Word Commentary — David Guzikhttps://enduringword.com(Verse-by-verse pastoral and historical insights)Scholarly SourcesIrenaeus of Lyons• Against Heresies• https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103.htmMichael S. Heiser• The Unseen Realm• https://lexhampress.com/product/49522/the-unseen-realmRon Rhodes• The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations• https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/books/the-complete-guide-to-christian-denominations-9780736965330Chuck Missler• Learn the Bible in 24 Hours• https://khouse.org/store/detail/learn-the-bible-in-24-hoursGospel of Thomas• Translation (Nag Hammadi Library):http://gnosis.org/naghamm/gosthom.htmlApocryphon of John• Translation:http://gnosis.org/naghamm/apocjn.htmlGospel of Mary• Translation:http://gnosis.org/library/marygosp.htmSecret Book of James• Translation:http://gnosis.org/naghamm/jam.htmlGospel of Truth• Translation:http://gnosis.org/naghamm/got.htmlDidache• Translation:https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htmMuratorian Fragment• Translation:https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/muratorian.htmlHistorical Context Resources• Nag Hammadi Libraryhttps://gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html(Primary source collection of Gnostic writings)• Early Christian Writingshttps://www.earlychristianwritings.com(Dating, authorship, historical analysis)Doctrinal Themes Supported• Apostolic authority vs secret revelation• Christ fully God and fully man• Public truth vs hidden knowledge• Preservation vs distortion of doctrine• Emergence of canon under pressureCitation Note:All non-biblical texts referenced in this episode are used for historical and theological context only and are not considered Scripture. They are included to illustrate the nature of early competing belief systems and the church’s response to them.πλάνος (planos): https://biblehub.com/greek/4108.htmτύπος (typos): https://openbible.com/strongs/greek/5179.htm , https://biblehub.com/greek/5179.htm

Episode 38: Faith Under Fire - Faith 8

By the early second century, Churches are multiplying across the Roman world, and those communities now had to establish leadership, guard sound teaching, and preserve the message that had been handed down to them.The church may have survived persecution. Now it had to navigate growth.This episode begins at that turning point; when the expanding church must learn how to remain faithful while becoming successful; much larger than the small movement that first began in Jerusalem. The Bible, Internet, ChatGPT Scripture References Acts 20:17, 28 (ESV) Titus 1:5–9 (ESV) Hebrews 10:39 (ESV) Titus 1:9 (ESV) 2 Timothy 4:3–4 (NIV) 2 Peter 2:1 (ESV) 1 John 4:1 (NIV) Titus 3:10–11 (ESV) 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NIV) 2 Timothy 1:13 (ESV) Jude 1:3 (NIV) 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV) Philippians 3:17 (NIV) Scholarly Sources Philip H. Towner, PhD — The Letters to Timothy and Titus (NICNT, 2006) Gordon D. Fee, PhD — 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (New International Biblical Commentary, 1988) Gordon D. Fee, PhD — The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians (NICNT, 2009) Richard J. Bauckham, PhD — Jude, 2 Peter (Word Biblical Commentary, 1983) I. Howard Marshall, PhD — The Epistles of John (NICNT, 1978) John MacArthur, DMin — Titus (MacArthur New Testament Commentary, 1996) Douglas J. Moo, PhD — 2 Peter and Jude (NIV Application Commentary, 1996) Andreas J. Köstenberger, PhD — Entrusted with the Gospel (2010) Michael J. Kruger, PhD — Christianity at the Crossroads (2018) Non-Canonical / Early Church Sources Didache (late 1st century) — Chapters 11, 15 1 Clement (c. 96 CE) — Chapters 46–48 2 Clement (early 2nd century) — Chapter 4 The Epistle of Barnabas (late 1st–early 2nd century) — Chapter 4 The Shepherd of Hermas (2nd century) — Mandate 11 Ignatius of Antioch — Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:1 (c. 110 CE) Irenaeus — Against Heresies 3.3.1 (c. 180 CE) Rule of Faith (2nd century summary tradition) Notes for Use Scripture translations vary by passage (ESV, NIV) as used in the episode Non-canonical sources are included for historical context only, not as Scripture All scholar references are either directly quoted (short form) or accurately paraphrased

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