Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld
Religion & Spirituality
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Join Dr. John Neufeld from Back to the Bible Canada in daily expositional bible teaching.
Episodes
- Trusting God in Suffering: Foretastes of Heaven and Hell
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores suffering and foretastes of heaven and hell, examining how experiences on earth relate to what is to come. He discusses trusting God amidst pain and understanding His purposes in both creation and…
- Trusting God in Suffering: Suffering, Sin, and God's Sovereignty
This episode of Back to the Bible Canada features Dr. John Neufeld discussing the tension between human free will and God's sovereignty, particularly in the context of suffering and sin. He examines biblical narratives to explain that noth…
- Trusting God in Suffering: Exploring the Silence of God
Dr. John Neufeld explores the concept of God's silence and its biblical context. He discusses why God may seem distant and how believers can respond to suffering and pain, offering guidance for those struggling with faith during difficult…
- Trusting God in Suffering: Misleading Answers for Human Pain
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores the topic of suffering and human pain, referencing John 9. He discusses common explanations for suffering, and how Jesus' teachings provide a different perspective on good and evil. This episode i…
- Trusting God in Suffering: Suffering Is Not an Illusion
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld of Back to the Bible Canada discusses trusting God amidst suffering. He addresses the reality of pain and how authentic faith confronts it, drawing from scripture and personal experience. This is the first…
- The Law and Holy Living: Offerings to the Lord
Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 26, focusing on the firstfruits offering and the third-year tithe for the poor. He discusses how generosity flows from remembering God's gifts and explores the relevance of ancient Israel's laws to mod…
- The Law and Holy Living: Family Justice
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores Deuteronomy 25:5–19, focusing on four ancient laws designed to protect family life in Israel, including levirate marriage and honest business dealings. The discussion is part of a series on Deuter…
- The Law and Holy Living: Social Justice
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 24:5–25:4, focusing on ancient laws concerning social justice, including the protection of marriage and family, defending the poor, safeguarding public health, and extending justice to…
- The Law and Holy Living: Safeguard the Institution of Marriage
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 24:1-5, addressing divorce and the importance of marriage. He discusses what God's law permits and why the sanctity of marriage is a crucial issue for the church today.
- The Law and Holy Living: Ritual and Moral Purity
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 23, connecting ancient Israel's laws of ritual purity to Christian integrity in areas like worship, personal hygiene, money, and care for others. He emphasizes pursuing inward holiness…
- The Law and Holy Living: The 7th Commandment
This episode explores the 7th Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery," examining its countercultural truths and relevance today. Dr. John Neufeld analyzes six civil laws from Deuteronomy 22:13–30, connecting them to God's standard of…
- The Law and Holy Living: The Greater Good
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 22:1–12, focusing on how seemingly incidental laws in ancient Israel emphasize living for the greater good of others. The discussion is part of a series that explores what the detailed…
- The Law and Holy Living: Family Laws
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines family laws from Deuteronomy 21:15–23, discussing topics such as polygamy, inheritance rights, and the rebellious son. He explains how these ancient laws reveal God's character concerning justice,…
- The Law and Holy Living: When Things Get Messy
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines complex laws from Deuteronomy 21:1–14, discussing their implications for understanding God, sin, and human value. He explores how these ancient laws reveal timeless aspects of God's character and…
- The Law and Holy Living: Understand Your Boundaries
This episode, "The Law and Holy Living: Understand Your Boundaries," explores difficult passages in Deuteronomy 20:10–20. Dr. John Neufeld examines ancient Israel's warfare laws, the command to destroy Canaan's inhabitants, and what these…
- The Law and Holy Living: Wage Just Wars
This episode discusses the concept of a just war, examining ancient Israelite laws on warfare from Deuteronomy 20:1–9. Dr. John Neufeld explores these laws from the perspective of justice for soldiers and the compassionate character of God…
- The Law and Holy Living: Do Justice in Your Courts
This episode of Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 19:1–21, focusing on ancient Israelite laws concerning homicide, property rights, and court integrity. Dr. Neufeld makes a case for the continuing relevanc…
- The Law and Holy Living: Await the Messiah
In this message, Dr. John Neufeld discusses Deuteronomy 18:15–22, examining the biblical marks of a true prophet and tracing the line from Moses to Jesus. He also offers a warning against false voices. This episode is part of a series on D…
- The Law and Holy Living: Only One Religion
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Deuteronomy 18:1-14, focusing on God's requirement for exclusive worship and the prohibition of occult practices. He also connects ancient Israel's laws to contemporary worship and the character o…
- The Law and Holy Living: Laws for a Holy People
This episode examines the relevance of ancient Israelite laws for contemporary life. Dr. John Neufeld discusses the relationship between Israel and the church, addresses Christian nationalism, and offers principles for applying these laws…
- Passion: Transformed
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores how the Holy Spirit transforms individuals in John 14, discussing certainty in Christ's truth, peace, and passion for God. The message prepares hearts for the Easter season by focusing on the stor…
- Passion: The Helper
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores John 14, focusing on the Holy Spirit as the Helper promised by Jesus. He discusses the Spirit's role in helping believers maintain an eternal perspective and empowering them to live a Christian li…
- Passion: I Know Whom I Have Believed
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines Jesus' identity through eyewitness accounts in John 14. He discusses Jesus' claim to be the image of the Father and its implications for faith today. This episode is part of a 15-message series pr…
- Passion: Heaven
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses heaven based on John 14, describing it as a real, physical place where encountering Jesus is the greatest joy. He also addresses how individuals can attain heaven.
- Passion: Oh How He Loves You and Me
Dr. John Neufeld discusses the meaning of being loved and how it enables true love, exploring themes of trust, sacrifice, and authenticity from John 13. He connects these ideas to the Easter season and the stories leading up to Jesus' deat…
- Passion: The Man of the Night
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses John 13:20–30, focusing on Judas's decision to betray Jesus. He explores the themes of a hardened heart and the implications of one's choices, drawing from the "Passion: Easter" series.
- Passion: Promoted to Be a Servant
Dr. John Neufeld examines servant leadership based on John 13:12–20, focusing on Jesus' example of serving his disciples. He discusses using one's position to sacrificially love and care for others.
- Passion: The Love of Jesus
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines John 13:1–17, focusing on Jesus washing his disciples' feet. He discusses what this act of humble service reveals about the love of Jesus, which serves, gives, forgives, and leads to the cross. Th…
- Passion: Don't Harden Your Heart
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores John 12:42–50, discussing the danger of hardening one's heart against the gospel as Jesus concludes his public ministry. The discussion is part of a series preparing for the Easter season.
- Passion: The Mystery of Faith
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses why individuals believe in Jesus based on John 12:36–43. He explores faith as surrender and trust, preparing hearts for Easter by examining aspects of the time leading to Jesus’ death.
- Passion: The Power of the Cross
This episode of Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld discusses Jesus' journey to the cross. It explores the cross's significance as judgment, defeat of Satan, and a force drawing people to Christ. The episode is part of a series…
- Passion: It's Harvest Time
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses Jesus's parable of the grain of wheat as it relates to spiritual harvest and Christian life. He explains how Christ's death led to life and how personal surrender can lead to fruitfulness in fait…
- Passion: The King Has Come
Dr. John Neufeld discusses Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the true purpose of his coming. This episode begins a 15-message series that focuses on the events leading to Jesus' death, offering a deeper understanding of Easter…
- Passion: Jesus and the People Whom He Loves
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses Jesus's final journey to Jerusalem and the events of Passion Week. He examines scenes in Bethany, highlighting Martha, Mary, and Judas, and connects these stories to Christian faith and worship.…
- Passion: The Passion of Our Lord
Dr. John Neufeld examines the passion of Jesus Christ, differentiating between destructive worldly passions and Christ's purposeful, sacrificial mission. He discusses Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and the events leading to his death and resu…
- God's Patience Exhausted: The False Security of the Arrogant
Dr. John Neufeld concludes his study of the book of Nahum, examining the fall of Nineveh and the implications of national arrogance. The episode considers what happens when a nation exhausts God's patience, drawing parallels to contemporar…
- God's Patience Exhausted: When a Nation Becomes a Prostitute
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores the book of Nahum, detailing God's judgment against Nineveh and analyzing the specific sins of the nation. The discussion delves into the implications for cultures that refuse to repent, offering…
- God's Patience Exhausted: The Ruin of a Culture
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld discusses the fall of Nineveh as described in the book of Nahum. He explores themes of divine justice and the consequences when a nation exhausts God's patience, tracing the Assyrian empire's ruin.
- God's Patience Exhausted: Who Has the Future?
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines God's patience and divine justice through the book of Nahum, focusing on the fall of the Assyrian empire and its implications. He discusses God's confrontation of Nineveh's arrogance while offerin…
- God's Patience Exhausted: When God's Patience Is Exhausted
In this episode of Back to the Bible Canada, Dr. John Neufeld explores God's patience and divine justice as described in the Book of Nahum. He discusses the fall of the Assyrian empire and what it reveals about God's character.
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Church After Acts - Part 2
This episode, "Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Church After Acts - Part 2," explores the spread of the gospel after the Book of Acts, including the fall of Jerusalem and the final years of John. Dr. John Neufeld discusses God…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Church After Acts - Part 1
Dr. John Neufeld discusses the continuation of Paul's story and the early church after the book of Acts. He covers Paul's Roman imprisonment, travels, and eventual martyrdom.
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Gospel in Rome
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld concludes the book of Acts, focusing on Paul’s time as a prisoner in Rome. He discusses Paul’s all-day exposition of Scripture to Rome's Jewish leaders and what it reveals about the unstoppable nature of t…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Roman Mission Begins
This episode of Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld explores Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner and the beginning of his mission. Dr. John Neufeld explains how God's purposes are not hindered by challenging situations, even as…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: Seizing Every Opportunity
This episode discusses Paul's shipwreck on Malta and his continued efforts to share the gospel. Dr. John Neufeld explores how God works through Paul's personal struggles and imprisonment as described in Acts 25-28.
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: Saved!
In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld examines the conclusion of Paul's shipwreck, focusing on God's common grace and Paul's steadfast commitment to his calling. The discussion delves into how God expands His Kingdom through Paul's struggles a…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: Hearing God in the Storm
This episode discusses Paul's shipwreck voyage and imprisonment as described in Acts 25-28. Dr. John Neufeld explores how Paul heard from God during adversity and how God's Kingdom extended through these struggles.
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: Trusting God in Adventures
This episode of Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld examines Paul's journey to Rome, highlighting God's providence throughout his voyage as described in the final chapters of Acts. It focuses on how God extended His Kingdom thro…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: I Believe in the Jesus of the Bible
Dr. John Neufeld explores Paul's proclamation of Jesus before King Agrippa and Governor Festus, emphasizing Jesus as the fulfillment of scripture. The episode also discusses God extending His Kingdom through Paul's imprisonment, as depicte…
- Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: The Apologetic of a Testimony
Dr. John Neufeld discusses the power of personal testimony using Paul's defense before King Agrippa as an example. He explores Paul's journey, encounter with Jesus, and obedient life, highlighting how a well-told testimony can glorify Chri…