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Real Truth. Real Quick.

Should a Christian pray the prayer of Jabez? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer the question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Shownotes: 
1. 4 Parts to the prayer 
2. “Jabez” means struggle or pain. 
3. The way of Jabez is way better than the prayer of Jabez. 
4. Emphasizing a prayer over prayer is dangerous. 
5. The Lord’s prayer isn’t a magic prayer. It is a model prayer. 
6. Want to be blessed? Be poor in spirit, dependent upon the Lord, mourn over sin, & hunger and thirst for righteousness. 
7. Jabez wasn’t saddled by his circumstances. He didn’t let his circumstance determine his identity. 
8. Faith is not a force which obligates God. 
 
 
Scripture: 
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 
2 Chronicles 16:9 
Psalm 1 
James 1: 2-5, 12, 19 
 
 
Additional Resources: 
“The Prayer of Jabez: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” 
https://www.watermark.org/message/220-the-prayer-of-jabez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-part-1?q=prayer+of+jabez

Should a Christian pray the prayer of Jabez? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer the question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 

Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 

Shownotes: 
1. 4 Parts to the prayer
2. “Jabez” means struggle or pain. 
3. The way of Jabez is way better than the prayer of Jabez. 
4. Emphasizing a prayer over prayer is dangerous. 
5. The Lord’s prayer isn’t a magic prayer. It is a model prayer. 
6. Want to be blessed? Be poor in spirit, dependent upon the Lord, mourn over sin, & hunger and thirst for righteousness.
7. Jabez wasn’t saddled by his circumstances. He didn’t let his circumstance determine his identity. 
8. Faith is not a force which obligates God. 


Scripture: 
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 
2 Chronicles 16:9
Psalm 1
James 1: 2-5, 12, 19


Additional Resources: 
“The Prayer of Jabez: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”
https://www.watermark.org/message/220-the-prayer-of-jabez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-part-1?q=pray

Should a Christian pray the prayer of Jabez?

Send in your questions: rtrq@watermark.org 
Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Shownotes: 
 
1. The Bible addresses persecution from the outside and inside. 
2. We should not be surprised by the persecution coming from outside of the Church. 
3. Persecution from within the church can come in the form of false teachers. 
4. Admonishment is not the same thing as persecution. 
 
Scripture: 
 
Matthew 5:12 
2 Timothy 3:12 
Proverbs 27:5-6 
Psalm 141:5

Send in your questions: rtrq@watermark.org
Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 

Shownotes: 

1. The Bible addresses persecution from the outside and inside. 
2. We should not be surprised by the persecution coming from outside of the Church. 
3. Persecution from within the church can come in the form of false teachers. 
4. Admonishment is not the same thing as persecution. 

Scripture: 

Matthew 5:12
2 Timothy 3:12 
Proverbs 27:5-6
Psalm 141:5

Why does the church seem to focus on external persecution and neglect the hurt that happens within?

Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question about 1 Corinthians 11 in this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got more questions you want the team to answer? Email your questions: rtrq@watermark.org 
 
 
Shownotes: 
1. Always read verses in context. 
2. If a woman didn’t wear a head covering, she was either acting in an immoral or disrespectful way. 
3. The head covering said “I am not a shameful woman.” 
4. Angels are watching us. 
5. Angels are ministering spirits God gives to care for and protect us, but there are fallen angels. 
6. Elect angels, assigned to care for us, will be troubled and discouraged by our disregard for God’s design. 
7. God is not redeeming fallen angels. 
8. We are presently an example to the angels we will one day judge. 
9. There’s glory in being a woman. There’s glory in being a man. Take joy in the midst of God’s best for you. 
 
Scripture: 
1 Corinthians 11:10 
1 Corinthians 6 
Hebrews 1 
Luke 2 
 
 
Additional Resources: 
RTRQ: Why you should never memorize a Bible verse. / What Is an Easy Way to Memorize Scripture? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hacMee2YuB0 
 
RTRQ: Can I count on the Promise of Jeremiah 29:11? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2NVOoFzFg4&t=1s

Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question about 1 Corinthians 11 in this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got more ...

What does 'Because of the angels' mean in 1 Corinthians 11:10?

What is the passion translation and should I read it? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got more questions you want the team to answer? Email your questions: rtrq@watermark.org 
 
Shownotes: 
 
1. The “Passion Translation” is not the same thing as the “Jesus Bible” Passion City Church released. 
2. The “Passion Translation” is not a translation. It is an interpretation of scripture and a paraphrase of scripture. 
3. The “Passion Translation” was born out of one man’s endeavors. 
4. The credentials this man has claimed seem questionable. 
5. It seems a lot of the work he has done is advancing a specific theology. 
6. Don’t view the “Passion Translation” as a translation. It’s not an accurate representation of the text. 
 
Scripture: 
 
James 3:1 
Revelation 1 
Philippians 4:13 
Acts 17:11 
2 Timothy 2:!5 
 
 
Additional Resources: 
 
RTRQ: Which version of the Bible should I read? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J9aCgOsxA&t=42s

What is the passion translation and should I read it? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer your question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got more questions you want the team to answer? Email your questions: rtrq@watermark.org

Shownotes:

1. The “Passion Translation” is not the same thing as the “Jesus Bible” Passion City Church released. 
2. The “Passion Translation” is not a translation. It is an interpretation of scripture and a paraphrase of scripture. 
3. The “Passion Translation” was born out of one man’s endeavors.
4. The credentials this man has claimed seem questionable. 
5. It seems a lot of the work he has done is advancing a specific theology.
6. Don’t view the “Passion Translation” as a translation. It’s not an accurate representation of the text. 

Scripture: 

James 3:1 
Revelation 1
Philippians 4:13
Acts 17:11 
2 Timothy 2:!5


Additional Resources: 

RTRQ: Which version of the Bible should I read? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J9aCgOsxA&t=42s

What is The Passion Translation and should I read it?

In this full length episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Todd Wagner, Cooper Wagner, and Emma Dotter answer some of the questions you’ve sent in over the last month. This full length episode will be made accessible in podcast form on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Got a question you want the team to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Prayer of Jabez 
1. 4 Parts to the prayer 
2. “Jabez” means struggle or pain. 
3. The way of Jabez is way better than the prayer of Jabez. 
4. Emphasizing a prayer over prayer is dangerous. 
5. The Lord’s prayer isn’t a magic prayer. It is a model prayer. 
6. Want to be blessed? Be poor in spirit, dependent upon the Lord, mourn over sin, & hunger and thirst for righteousness. 
7. Jabez wasn’t saddled by his circumstances. He didn’t let his circumstance determine his identity. 
8. Faith is not a force which obligates God. 
 
Passion Translation 
1. The “Passion Translation” is not the same thing as the “Jesus Bible” Passion City Church released. 
2. The “Passion Translation” is not a translation. It is an interpretation of scripture and a paraphrase of a scripture. 
3. The “Passion Translation” was born out of one man’s endeavors: Brian Simmons. 
4. The credentials Brian Simmons has claimed seem questionable. 
5. It seems a lot of the work Brain Simmons has done is advancing a specific theology. 
6. Dynamic Equivalence: Look at what we think it means, and make a decision. 
7. Formal Equivalence: Exact words. A literal translation—might be a little jumbled English. 
8. Eugene Peterson is more orthodox in his general theology than Brian Simmons. 
9. Don’t view the “Passion Translation” as a translation. It’s not an accurate representation of the text. 
 
1 Corinthians 11:10 
1. Always read verses in context. 
2. If a woman didn’t wear a head covering, she was either acting in an immoral or disrespectful way. 
3. The head covering said “I am not a shameful woman.” 
4. Angels are watching us. 
5. Angels are ministering spirits God gives us to care for and protect us, but there are fallen angels. 
6. Elect angels, assigned to care for us, will be troubled and discouraged by our disregard for God’s design. 
7. God is not redeeming fallen angels. 
8. We are presently an example to the angels we will one day judge. 
9. There’s glory in being a woman. There’s glory in being a man. Take joy in the midst of God’s best for you. 
 
Transgender Pronouns 
1. Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth. 
2. You can’t change your biological nature. 
3. Remind others of the goodness of God, that he doesn’t make mistakes, and listen well. 
4. As your parents assigned you your name, God assigned you your pronoun. If you shouldn’t disrespect your parents, you certainly shouldn’t disrespect your creator. 
5. We can refer to someone by their name or nickname instead of using his or her preferred pronoun. 
6. Your use of a pronoun doesn’t determine if you really love them. 
7. Love without truth isn’t loving. 
8. Truth said in an unloving way won’t be heard. 
9. We can’t let God’s truth go in order to reach people who don’t know truth. 
10. At the end of the day, our goal is for people to know Jesus. 
 
 
Additional Resources: 
 
“The Prayer of Jabez: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” 
https://www.watermark.org/message/220-the-prayer-of-jabez-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-part-1?q=prayer+of+jabez 
 
RTRQ: Why you should never memorize a Bible verse. / What Is an Easy Way to Memorize Scripture? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hacMee2YuB0 
 
RTRQ: Can I count on the Promise of Jeremiah 29:11? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2NVOoFzFg4&t=1s 
 
RTRQ: Which version of the Bible should I read? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J9aCgOsxA&t=42s 
 
The Bible and Gender, Homosexuality, and Transgenderism: 
https://www.watermark.org/message/5718-the-bible-and-gender-homosexuality-and-transgenderism?q=

In this full length episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Todd Wagner, Cooper Wagner, and Emma Dotter answer some of the questions you’ve sent in over the last month. This full length episode will be made accessible in podcast form on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Got a question you want the team to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 

Prayer of Jabez
1. 4 Parts to the prayer
2. “Jabez” means struggle or pain. 
3. The way of Jabez is way better than the prayer of Jabez. 
4. Emphasizing a prayer over prayer is dangerous. 
5. The Lord’s prayer isn’t a magic prayer. It is a model prayer. 
6. Want to be blessed? Be poor in spirit, dependent upon the Lord, mourn over sin, & hunger and thirst for righteousness.
7. Jabez wasn’t saddled by his circumstances. He didn’t let his circumstance determine his identity. 
8. Faith is not a force which obligates God. 

Passion Translation
1. The “Passion Translation” is not the same thing as the “Jesus Bible” Passion City Church released

Episode 1: Prayer of Jabez, Passion Translation, 1 Corinthians 11:10, and Transgender Pronouns

Is it wrong for a Christian to desire marriage? What’s a good way to deal with loneliness? The team is back answering your questions on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got a question you want Todd, Cooper, and Emma to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Shownotes: 
1. The desire to be married is not in and of itself a problem. 
2. You are valuable because you are created in God’s image. 
3. Marriage is a gift, but both people in the relationship are still broken. It doesn’t fix everything. 
4. God will never disappoint or hurt you. 
5. You don’t need to be married to have deep, human, emotionally healthy relationships, but you can’t have those relationships if those people aren’t first seeking the Lord. 
6. Think of ways you can be a blessing to others. 
7. A relationship will not fill your cup. Seek the Lord before seeking a spouse. 
 
Scripture: 
Proverbs 19:14 
Proverbs 18:1 
 
Additional Resources: 
 
RTRQ: What does “every good and perfect gift” mean in James 1:17? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mecu16MU0w&t=1s 
 
5 Characteristics of a Godly Man: 
https://www.watermark.org/blog/how-to-be-a-godly-man 
 
5 Characteristics of a Godly Woman: 
https://www.watermark.org/blog/how-to-be-a-godly-woman

Is it wrong for a Christian to desire marriage? What’s a good way to deal with loneliness? The team is back answering your questions on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. Got a question you want Todd, Cooper, and Emma to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 

Shownotes: 
1. The desire to be married is not in and of itself a problem. 
2. You are valuable because you are created in God’s image. 
3. Marriage is a gift, but both people in the relationship are still broken. It doesn’t fix everything. 
4. God will never disappoint or hurt you. 
5. You don’t need to be married to have deep, human, emotionally healthy relationships, but you can’t have those relationships if those people aren’t first seeking the Lord. 
6. Think of ways you can be a blessing to others. 
7. A relationship will not fill your cup. Seek the Lord before seeking a spouse. 

Scripture: 
Proverbs 19:14
Proverbs 18:1 

Additional Resources: 

RTRQ: What does “every good and perfect gift” mean in James 

Is it wrong to desire marriage?

Is healing always God’s will? What does Isaiah 53:5 mean? Todd, Cooper, and Emma address questions about healing in today’s RTRQ. Got more questions you want the team to answer? Email your questions: rtrq@watermark.org 
 
Shownotes: 
1. Read scripture in context. 
2. The healing in 1 Peter 2 is spiritual not physical. 
3. Jesus still heals people! 
 
Scripture: 
Isaiah 53:5 
1 Peter 2:24 
Psalm 103:1-5 
Revelation 21:4 
Matthew 8:16-17

Is healing always God’s will? What does Isaiah 53:5 mean? Todd, Cooper, and Emma address questions about healing in today’s RTRQ. Got more questions you want the team to answer? Email your questions: rtrq@watermark.org

Shownotes: 
1. Read scripture in context. 
2. The healing in 1 Peter 2 is spiritual not physical. 
3. Jesus still heals people! 

Scripture: 
Isaiah 53:5
1 Peter 2:24 
Psalm 103:1-5 
Revelation 21:4 
Matthew 8:16-17

Is healing always God's will?

Should we pray to the Holy Spirit? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer the question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Shownotes: 
 
1. Pray at all times. 
2. Pray at all times in the Holy Spirit. 
3. Pray the scripture. 
4. The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer not a magic prayer. 
5. When you pray publicly, you are teaching others how to pray. 
 
Scripture: 
 
Colossians 4:2 
1 Thessalonians 5:17 
Ephesians 6:17-18 
1 John 4:8 
 
Additional Resources: 
 
How do I know if I have the Holy Spirit in me? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc8xxCz4jxI&t=88s 
 
Why pray if God knows everything anyway? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqjKSZH0IG0 
 
Are tongues a private prayer language? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3guHG2qwAY&t=64s 
 
Should I pray in Jesus’ name? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch4BlfhhOvU 
 
Vacate Sermon Series: 
https://www.watermark.org/message/824-learning-how-to-pray-part-1-the-importance-of-listening-to-our-god?q=vacate+

Should we pray to the Holy Spirit? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answer the question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 

Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 

Shownotes: 

1. Pray at all times. 
2. Pray at all times in the Holy Spirit. 
3. Pray the scripture. 
4. The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer not a magic prayer. 
5. When you pray publicly, you are teaching others how to pray. 

Scripture: 

Colossians 4:2 
1 Thessalonians 5:17 
Ephesians 6:17-18 
1 John 4:8

Additional Resources: 

How do I know if I have the Holy Spirit in me? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc8xxCz4jxI&t=88s 

Why pray if God knows everything anyway? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqjKSZH0IG0 

Are tongues a private prayer language? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3guHG2qwAY&t=64s 

Should I pray in Jesus’ name? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch4BlfhhOvU 

Vacate Sermon Series: 
https://www.watermark.org/message/824-learning-how-to-pray-part-1-the-importance

Should we pray to the Holy Spirit?

How do I know if I’m hearing the voice of God? Am I just listening to my own thoughts? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answered those questions on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Show Notes: 
 
1. When we’re not certain our thoughts are from God, test them against his revealed will: His word, the Bible. 
2. God has given us the provision of his people. 
3. Isolation is the garden in which idiosyncrasies grow. 
4. Ask," Is this consistent with God’s word rightly read in context?" 
5. When you come to the Bible come expectantly, humbly, eagerly, ready to change, and come ready having been changed and heard it, to share it with others. 
 
 
Scripture: 
 
Proverbs 18:1 
Psalm 119:9 
Psalm 119:11 
2 Corinthians 10:5 
Hebrews 4:12 
2 Timothy 3:16 
2 Peter 1:16-21 
 
Additional Resources: 
RTRQ: What’s the best bible translation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J9aCgOsxA&t=5s 
 
RTRQ: Is the King James Version of the Bible the most accurate translation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57wjhhDUzAk 
 
RTRQ: How do I discern God’s will? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc2bhyG4l2M&t=4s

How do I know if I’m hearing the voice of God? Am I just listening to my own thoughts? Todd, Cooper, and Emma answered those questions on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 

Got a question you want us to answer? Send your questions to rtrq@watermark.org. 
 
Show Notes: 

1. When we’re not certain our thoughts are from God, test them against his revealed will: His word, the Bible. 
2. God has given us the provision of his people.  
3. Isolation is the garden in which idiosyncrasies grow. 
4. Ask," Is this consistent with God’s word rightly read in context?"
5. When you come to the Bible come expectantly, humbly, eagerly, ready to change, and come ready having been changed and heard it, to share it with others. 


Scripture:

Proverbs 18:1
Psalm 119:9
Psalm 119:11 
2 Corinthians 10:5
Hebrews 4:12 
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:16-21

Additional Resources: 
RTRQ: What’s the best bible translation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J9aCgOsxA&t=5s 

RTRQ: Is the King James Version of the 

How do I distinguish God’s voice from my own thoughts?

"Should we keep singing songs from charismatic ministries?" Todd, Cooper, and Emma answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Got a question you want us to answer? Email your questions to rtrq@watermark.org 
 
Show Notes: 
 
1. Examine everything you consume through the lens of God’s word. 
2. Is this specific song proclaiming truth, or do I have to explain why it’s okay? 
3. Can the truth I’m singing be separated from the error of its associations? 
 
Scripture: 
 
“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!” - Galatians 1:8 
 
Additional Resources: 
 
Should We Use Bethel Songs in Worship? 4 Diagnostic Questions 
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/use-bethel-songs-worship-4-diagnostic-questions/ 
 
Watermark Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_wub3d9b_o

"Should we keep singing songs from charismatic ministries?" Todd, Cooper, and Emma answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 

Got a question you want us to answer? Email your questions to rtrq@watermark.org

Show Notes: 

1. Examine everything you consume through the lens of God’s word. 
2. Is this specific song proclaiming truth, or do I have to explain why it’s okay? 
3. Can the truth I’m singing be separated from the error of its associations? 

Scripture:

“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!” - Galatians 1:8

Additional Resources: 

Should We Use Bethel Songs in Worship? 4 Diagnostic Questions 
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/use-bethel-songs-worship-4-diagnostic-questions/ 

Watermark Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_wub3d9b_o

Should we keep singing songs from charismatic ministries?

Todd, Cooper, and Emma discuss what James 1:17 means and the implications it has on our life as christians.

What does 'every good and perfect gift' mean in James 1:17?

An update from Todd Wagner on the most recent episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. on vaccinations. We love you Watermark Family. 
 
Tweetable Truths: 
 
• "The words of the wise make knowledge acceptable." Proverbs 15:2 
 
• “No one expects perfection from leadership, they do expect humility” 
 
•“Good leadership knows when there is success you look through a window at other people, and when there is a problem you look in a mirror.” 
 
• “Be bold and courageous while remaining humble and reachable.” 
 
• “Don’t be surprised by criticism. Jesus was perfect and he faced criticism, So you can be sure you will.”

An update from Todd Wagner on the most recent episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. on vaccinations. We love you Watermark Family.

Tweetable Truths:

• "The words of the wise make knowledge acceptable." Proverbs 15:2

• “No one expects perfection from leadership, they do expect humility”

•“Good leadership knows when there is success you look through a window at other people, and when there is a problem you look in a mirror.”

• “Be bold and courageous while remaining humble and reachable.”

• “Don’t be surprised by criticism. Jesus was perfect and he faced criticism, So you can be sure you will.”

How Should a Leader Respond to Failure and Success?

Todd, Cooper, and Emma address your questions in today's RTRQ about healing centers, praying directly to the Holy Spirit, modern medicine, and songs from charismatic ministries. 
Email the team your questions: rtrq@watermark.org

Todd, Cooper, and Emma address your questions in today's RTRQ about healing centers, praying directly to the Holy Spirit, modern medicine, and songs from charismatic ministries. 
Email the team your questions: rtrq@watermark.org

Why are charismatics shutting down their healing ministries?

Questions We Answered: 
Maundy Thursday: Why is it called “Maundy Thursday”? 
When is it Biblically acceptable to disobey or rebel against a government? 
Is the Sabbath still a command for the New Testament? 
 
Tweetable Truth: 
“If you rightly interpret the word of God, you can be sure it’s going to be helpful to you.” 
“75 years ago today, Bonhoeffer was hung.” 
“We’re not here to impose our beliefs on anyone, we’re here to propose a better way.” 
“The man was not made for the sabbath, but the sabbath was made for the man.” 
“A rhythm of work and rest was built into the existence of man.” 
 
Mentioned Verses: 
John 13 – A new command I give to you: love one another 
Ephesians 6:4 
Matthew 22:15-22 
1 Peter 2:13-17, 21-23 
Romans 13 
Matthew 10:28 
Daniel 2 
Colossians 2:16-23 
Mark 2

Questions We Answered:
Maundy Thursday: Why is it called “Maundy Thursday”?  
When is it Biblically acceptable to disobey or rebel against a government?  
Is the Sabbath still a command for the New Testament?  

Tweetable Truth:  
“If you rightly interpret the word of God, you can be sure it’s going to be helpful to you.”  
“75 years ago today, Bonhoeffer was hung.”  
“We’re not here to impose our beliefs on anyone, we’re here to propose a better way.” 
“The man was not made for the sabbath, but the sabbath was made for the man.”  
“A rhythm of work and rest was built into the existence of man.”  

Mentioned Verses: 
John 13 – A new command I give to you: love one another  
Ephesians 6:4 
Matthew 22:15-22 
1 Peter 2:13-17, 21-23 
Romans 13 
Matthew 10:28 
Daniel 2 
Colossians 2:16-23 
Mark 2

When can a Christian rebel against their government?

The team discuss and answer your questions with biblical truth about discerning the quality of Christian books, Adam and Eve in the garden, and hearing the voice of God. 
 
Question We Answered: 
1. How do I discern what a quality Christian book is? 
2. Are we to infer that Adam told Even about the tree's consequences? 
3. How do I know if I'm hearing the voice of God or not? 
4. Should a Christian desire to hear the audible voice of God?

The team discuss and answer your questions with biblical truth about discerning the quality of Christian books, Adam and Eve in the garden, and hearing the voice of God.

Question We Answered:
1. How do I discern what a quality Christian book is?
2. Are we to infer that Adam told Even about the tree's consequences?
3. How do I know if I'm hearing the voice of God or not?
4. Should a Christian desire to hear the audible voice of God?

Should I desire to hear the audible voice of God?

Should we get married sooner than planned because of COVID-19 shutdowns? Should I start online dating while in self-quarantine? How should I use all of this extra free time? Todd and a few members of the Watermark staff sit down and discuss viewers questions about this specific season with a biblical perspective on life, leadership, and the world we live in.

Real Truth. Real Quick. - Dating in COVID-19?

What Is the Sin in 1 John 5:16 That “Leads to Death”? We answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
1 John 5:16-17 
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death. 
 
Matthew 5:44 
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 
 
Romans 6:23 
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 
 
Proverbs 29:1 
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof 
Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. 
 
2 Timothy 2:24-26 
 The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. 
 
Principles: 
1. Whatever the “sin leading unto death” is, you can be sure that it is not a sin committed against YOU. 
 
2. You never want to build a doctrine or interpretation based on an unclear text. You always want to interpret unclear passages in light of clear passages. 
 
3. All sin, eventually, does lead to death. 
 
4. Don’t mess with sin. 
 
5. A sin that leads to death does not keep a person out of heaven. It means they will no longer have a chance to serve the King on earth. 
 
6. 1 John 5:16 is an instruction on who to pray for and who not to pray for. 
 
7. Pray for those who persecute you and pray for those who are in the snare of the devil. 
 
8. As the Church, we should be accepting and loving toward all people, but we should not affirm people in their sin because all sin leads to trouble, and continued sin leads to more severe trouble. 
 
 
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What Is the Sin in 1 John 5:16 That “Leads to Death”? We answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick.

What Is the Sin in 1 John 5:16 That 'Leads to Death'?

Is Jesus Contradicting Himself in Mark 9:40 and Matthew 12:30? We answered this question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Shownotes: 
 
Principles: 
1. When reading Scripture we must not just take one verse, but rather look at the context. 
 
2. We can partner with others on issues and not confuse people that we believe the same gospel. 
 
3. We can and should be accepting and loving toward all who are suffering under any expression of sin and brokenness before God without ever being affirming of the sin. 
 
4. It is possible to be affirming of others on some issues while expressing strong and necessary disagreement regarding other issues of ultimate importance. 
 
5. In all our interactions, whenever possible, we should model civility without compromising clarity. 
 
6. Always study Scripture to evaluate whether what you hear is true, accurate, and consistent with God’s Word. ( Acts 17:11 ) 
 
7. We should show civility, kindness, and love in all things. We also need to show clarity in all things. 
 
8. We should lift up the gospel and the name of Jesus everywhere, but without encouraging others to follow everybody who says they know Jesus. 
 
Scripture: 
 
“I and the Father are one.” John 10:30 
 
Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? John 14:9 
 
“For he who is not against us is for us.” Mark 9:40 
 
“He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters.” Matthew 12:30 
 
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” Mark 9:38 
 
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, Mark 9:39 
 
for whoever is not against us is for us. Mark 9:40 
 
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons.” Matthew 12:34 
 
“If I by Beelzebul cast out demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? For this reason they will be your judges.” Matthew 12:27 
 
 
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided 
against itself will not stand. Matthew 12:25 
 
“Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. Matthew 12:29 
 
“Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.” Romans 14:4 
 
 
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Is Jesus Contradicting Himself in Mark 9:40 and Matthew 12:30? We answered this question on this episode of Real Truth.

Is Jesus Contradicting Himself In Mark 9:40 and Matthew 12:30?

Does Matthew 5:29-30 Literally Mean We Should Gouge Out Our Eyes If They Cause Us To Sin? We answered that question on this week’s episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
 
Show Notes: 
 
Principles: 
 
1. The Bible should not be interpreted literally; it should be interpreted correctly. 
2. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is teaching about “Kingdom righteousness, Kingdom living, and He is emphasizing how 
you don’t want to miss out on the Kingdom. 
3. We won’t be admitted into heaven by mutilating our flesh. We are made righteous by trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross. 
4. We must take the war against sin seriously. 
5. While we shouldn’t cut our eyes out, we should cut our eyes away from things that cause us to lust. 
6. If we got to heaven by chopping off those things that cause us trouble, then we would have to cut out our heart. 
 
Scripture: 
 
“If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to go into hell.” Matthew 5:30 
 
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 
 
“And He was saying, “That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man.” Mark 7:20 
 
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,...” Mark 7:21 
 
“deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.” Mark 7:22 
 
“All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man.” Mark 7:23 
 
As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God.” Romans 3:10-11 
 
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 
 
“And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23 
 
“I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin?” Job 31:1 
 
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 
 
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Does Matthew 5:29-30 Literally Mean We Should Gouge Out Our Eyes If They Cause Us To Sin? We answered that question on ...

Does Matthew 5:29-30 Literally Mean We Should Gouge Out Our Eyes If They Cause Us to Sin?

What Is the Meaning of Jesus’ Teaching in John 13:10? We answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick. 
Show Notes: 
 
Principles 
 
1. As followers of Christ we will still continue to sin (miss the mark) 
so we are to continually repent and confess. 
 
2. Justification is a one-time act but, there is continual repentance 
throughout our lives that maintains our intimacy with Christ. 
 
3. As believers we need to continue to confess and repent 
as we “journey” throughout our lives. 
 
4. Just because you go to church or do Christian activities 
doesn’t mean you’re saved. 
 
Peter Principles 1: 
Peter is learning about humble leadership from Jesus. 
 
Peter Principles 2: 
Once you’re at peace with me, you’re forever at peace with me. 
 
Scriptures: 
 
John 13:10 
Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash 
their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not 
every one of you.” 
 
John 13:11 
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, 
“Not all of you are clean.” 
 
John 13:5 
Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the 
disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 
 
John 13:8 
Peter said to Him, “Never shall You wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, 
“If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” 
 
John 13:7 
Jesus answered and said to him, “What I do you do not realize now, 
but you will understand hereafter.” 
 
John 13:9-10 
Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also 
my hands and my head.” Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed needs 
only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you.” 
 
1 John 1:9 
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our 
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 
 
John 13:34 
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, 
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 
 
Summary: 
We all need to be continually cleansed of our daily sins but only need 
to be justified once by Jesus. 
 
Bonus Truth: 
Repentance is necessary every time we sin, but getting rebaptized isn’t. 
 
Recommended Resources: 
 
Can I Lose My Salvation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_ZI-RmdrE&feature=emb_logo 
 
Should Christians Baptize Their Babies? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PJdrWP_baw&feature=emb_logo

What Is the Meaning of Jesus’ Teaching in John 13:10? We answered that question on this episode of Real Truth. Real Quick.
Show Notes:
 
Principles

1. As followers of Christ we will still continue to sin (miss the mark)
so we are to continually repent and confess.

2. Justification is a one-time act but, there is continual repentance
throughout our lives that maintains our intimacy with Christ.

3. As believers we need to continue to confess and repent
as we “journey” throughout our lives.

4. Just because you go to church or do Christian activities
doesn’t mean you’re saved.

Peter Principles 1:
Peter is learning about humble leadership from Jesus.

Peter Principles 2:
Once you’re at peace with me, you’re forever at peace with me.

Scriptures:

John 13:10
Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash
their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not
every one of you.”

John 13:11
For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said,
“No

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