Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology.A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of th...
Sermon the Week; H.B. Charles Jr; Renewing the Mind
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Saints, God has a goal in the renewing of our minds. Renewal is not cosmetic; it is transformational. It is the sacred process by which God clears out the old clutter, breaks the power of old patterns, and makes room for His divine thoughts to take root in us. When the mind is renewed, God is able to merge His thoughts with ours—His wisdom shaping our decisions, His desires steering our affections, His plans unfolding in our lives. Renewal is the meeting place where heaven’s intentions coll...
A Spotlight on the Scriptures: Acts 27:11-12: Storm Tested, Purpose Found
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This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Acts 27:11-12 But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said. And because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there, on the chance that somehow, they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.
Hey Saints, let me tell you something—sometimes the man with the credentials isn’t the one w...
Deep Dive: Halloween’s Dark Origins
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Elder Michael Tolliver argues that Halloween is a spiritually dangerous holiday rooted in ancient paganism and the occult rather than innocent fun. He traces the origins of modern traditions back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, explaining how practices like wearing masks and "souling" were originally desperate attempts to appease or trick malevolent spirits. Tolliver maintains that Christians must remain set apart from these "works of darkness," warning that even playful participation can lead to spiritual compromise or the normalization of witchcraft. The text emphasizes that the <...
Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, with Rachel Tolliver, Grace Found You
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Welcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver,
“Listen, saints—nobody stumbles into knowing God. You don’t just wake up saved. You don’t just figure Him out. The only way to know the Father is if the Son pulls back the veil. And the only way to know the Son is if the Father draws you close. That’s divine choreography! That’s heaven’s invitation!
You can’t climb your way to glory. You’ve got to be called. You’ve got to be dr...
Sermon of the Week: John Piper; Anxiety And Little Faith
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Beloved, I can stand here this morning and declare with absolute certainty and God‑given authority that the Lord Jesus Christ wants you free.
Free from anxiety.
Free to walk in hopeful confidence.
Free to rest in joyful peace.
Free to live with a steady, quiet, unshakable trust in your God.
Nothing Jesus ever taught was designed to increase anxiety—no, beloved, every word He spoke was meant to help you...
A Spotlight on the Scriptures: Acts 10:28-29: When God Speaks, Prejudice Loses Its Voice
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This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Acts 10:28-29 And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean. So, when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me.”
Listen, saints—back in the day, Jews didn’t mix with folks from the other side of the tracks. They kept their distance, drew their lin...
Deep Dive: Real Repentance Requires a New Heart Not Better Optics
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Elder Michael Tolliver explores the biblical necessity of true repentance based on the teachings of John the Baptist in the Book of Luke. Using the literary imagery of Frankenstein, the text warns that humanity often uses the gift of life to serve personal agendas rather than the Creator's intentions. The author distinguishes between superficial remorse, which seeks only to avoid punishment, and genuine transformation, which manifests as practical fruit like generosity, honesty, and integrity. Through a vivid...
Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, with Rachel Tolliver: Why the Gospel Is Jesus, Not A System
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Welcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver,
“The Gospel isn’t a philosophy—it’s a Person. It’s not a system—it’s a Savior. The Gospel is about God’s Son—Jesus the Christ! He’s the nerve, the heart, the center, the soul of it all. Strip Him out, and you’ve got no Gospel. Remove Him, and you’ve got no Christianity.
Christianity ain’t a culture—it’s Christ! It ain’t a club—it’s Christ! It ain’t a cree...
Sermon of the Week: John Piper; Grace That Holds Up Under Pain
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Beloved, hear this with the weight of heaven behind it:
Your thorn is not your shame—your thorn is your stage.
It is the platform where Christ steps in, stands tall, and shows Himself strong.
Paul tried to pray his thorn away.
Three times he begged God to remove it.
But heaven answered with a greater gift than deliverance—
grace.
And not just grace, but sufficient grace,
strength‑in‑weakness grace,
power‑made-perfect grace.
Yo...
A Spotlight on the Scriptures: John 15:9-11: Abide in Love, Live in Joy
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This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: John 15:9-11 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Saints, hear me today—obedience isn’t just about rules, it’s about relationship! When you walk in obedience to Jesus, you don’t j...
Deep Dive: Proverbs And the Hidden Design For Righteous Government
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Elder Michael Tolliver presents a framework for biblical justice and righteousness within the context of American civic responsibility. The text argues that because power in a democracy rests with the people, Christians act as stewards of government who must select leaders based on the moral standards found in the Book of Proverbs. According to the source, a righteous ruler is characterized by impartiality, a commitment to truth, and the protection of the vulnerable. The author emphasizes that the ...
