
The Conclusion of the Matter
By Renn Ferguson
Hosted by: Renn Ferguson, Robbie Santiago, and Ryan Weaver
Questions? Email us at: theconclusionofthematter@yahoo.com

The Conclusion of the MatterMay 30, 2023

The Great Memorial
Memorial Day is a day in which we honor those who sacrificed their lives so that we may be able to enjoy the rights and freedoms we have. While we undoubtedly are thankful for that sacrifice, there is another memorial that is even more precious to the Christian. Join us as we look at the scriptures!

Small Parables Great Lessons
Join us as well look at a series of Jesus shorter parables. Though they are short they are rich in wisdom and knowledge. Tune in!

Message Behind the Music- I Am Thine O Lord
Join us as we look at the message behind this beautiful song!

Out of Context

The Rapture
What is the Rapture? Do the scriptures teach such an idea? Tune in to find out!

The Relationship Between the Old and New Testament Part Two
This episode is based on a listener question asking for some clarification about the distinction between the Old and New Testaments. Tune in to learn more!

What About Alcohol?
There are many different ideas regarding the relationship that a Christian can have with alcohol. Is a little okay just as long as we don't get drunk? Should we stay away from it altogether? What does the Bible say? Tune in as we explore this topic!

Spiritual Blessings
Many people seek after spiritual blessings but often go to improper sources. Where can spiritual blessings be found, and what are they? Tune in to learn more!

God's Varied Grace
When we think of God's grace we often think of it in relation to our salvation. However, there are other ways that God has shown and still shows His grace towards us. Tune in as we explore just a few ways God demonstrates His grace toward us!

The Relationship Between The Old Testament and New Testament
In 2 Timothy 2:15 we are told to rightly divide the word. This begins, in part, with a fundamental understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

When You Are Alone
One of the greatest indicators of genuine Christianity and faith is how we act when we are alone. Let us examine what the Scriptures have to say about this topic.

How To Identify The Church of The Bible
There are thousands upon thousands of churches in the world. How do we know which one is the one Jesus built? Let us turn to the scriptures to find out!

Out of Context
Many verses of the Bible are isolated from their context to teach a doctrine that is not supported by scripture. Join us as we look at a few verses that are commonly taken out of context!

What about Giving?
Giving is a very important aspect of the christian life, in and outside of worship. Join us as we explore what the scriptures teach about giving!

What is Your Spiritual Temperature
When we look at Scripture, followers of God are described either as cold, lukewarm, or hot. What is your spiritual temperature? How can you tell? Join us as we explore this topic!

Message Behind The Music- Yield Not To Temptation
This song is very practical for the Christian. Join us as we look at this song, along with the scriptures to help strengthen us against the temptation to sin.

How old is the earth?
There is much debate about the age of the earth. Some say the earth is billions of years old while others say thousands. Tune in as we explore was God says on the topic.

The Framework Hypothesis, Theistic Evolution, and Progressive Creation
Join as we dive back into various theories surrounding the origin of the universe!

Book Report- James Part Two
In part two of the book report on James we finish up the book looking at the last three chapters. These chapter contain many important principles and teachings to help us live properly before God. Tune in to learn more!

Book Report- James Part One
The book of James is a wonderful book full of application for Christians today. Join as we begin to look at this great book!

The Day Age and Gap Theories
We are excited for season two to begin! As we start this season, we will be examining two theories regarding the creation. Tune in to learn more!

Thankfulness
With this being the final episode of this season, and the week of thanksgiving, we decided to look at thankfulness. We hope that this will be a good reminder to be thankful for all that the Lord has blessed us with.

Message Behind the Music- Amazing Grace!
Though this song is very well know it reminds us of many great truths about God's grace. We hope you are encouraged!

Instrumental Music in Worship
Many of the churches in the world use instrumental music in worship. Is this something that we have authority for? Join us as we examine this topic!

Book Report- 1 John Part Two
The book of 1 John is so enriching and encouraging. Join us as we look at the wisdom and confidence given to us in the second part of 1 John!

Book Report- 1 John Part One
In a new periodic segment we will do a brief study of different books of the Bible. Join us as we look at the first half of 1 John!

Message Behind the Music- Teach Me Lord to Wait
This week we discuss the song "Teach Me Lord to Wait". This is a very insightful and encouraging hymn. We hope you are uplifted by examining it more deeply!

Message Behind the Music- The Steadfast Love of the Lord
Join us as we revisit our segment on the message behind the music. In this episode we look at the song based on Lamentations 3:22-23!

External Evidences of the Bible
Is the Bible that we have the same as the original? Can we be sure that the Bible is historically accurate? Join us as we look at external evidences of the reliability of the Bible!

Internal Evidences of the Bible
As we continue to discuss evidences for the Christian faith, we look at internal evidences of the inspiration of the Bible. Listen and strengthen your faith!

Does God Exist?
While many may believe that there is a God, others out right reject this idea. Can we know if there is a God? Is there any evidence to support the existence of God? Listen and find out!

The Second Coming of Christ
There are many different ideas as to when Jesus will return and what will happen when He does. Join us as we explore what the scriptures say on this topic!

Message Behind the Music- Years I Spent In Vanity
In this episode we begin a new segment called Message Behind the Music. Periodically, we will go through a hymn to gain better understanding of the message behind it and the biblical principals represented in it. We hope you will enjoy and benefit from today's discussion!

What is Discipleship?
What does it mean to be a disciple? What does it cost to become a disciple? Tune in to find out!

Contentment
In a world that is consumed by materialism Christians are called to be content. How can we accomplish this, and why is it so important? Tune in to learn more!

Armor of God Part Two

The Armor of God Part One
Join us as we begin to look at the armor of God! This passage is crucial to our lives as Christians as it lays what we need to fight the good fight.

Sin Part Two
Join us as we continue to look at sin. This episode primarily deals with the confession of sin. Lets see what the Bible says!

Sin Part One
We recently received some questions about sin. In this episode we begin to look at the Biblical answer to those questions. Tune in to learn more!

The Prodigal Son
Christ often taught in parables to convey a deep spiritual message. In this episode we dive into the parable of the prodigal son. Join us to see what can be learned from this great teaching!

The Model Prayer
The model prayer, often called the Lord's prayer is a rich passage of scripture. There are many things we can learn about prayer, God and our relationship with Him through studying these verses. Tune in to learn more!

Salvation Part Two- What Man Does
In this weeks episode we continue to discuss salvation. As we have looked at what God does in salvation we now look at what man is required to do.

Salvation Part One- What God Does
In light of our recent episodes on baptism we thought it good to look at salvation in more detail. In this episode we notice what God has done and continues to do in our salvation.

Heaven Part Two- Where, How, and When?
Join us as we continue this discussion on heaven. This was such an enjoyable topic for us to talk about and we hope that it will give you encouragement and motivation to reach heaven!

Heaven Part One- Who, and What?
Heaven is a wonderful place that we will never be able to fully understand in this world. Join us as we answer a few listener requested questions on this topic!

Can I Lose My Salvation?
A large portion of the religious world believes that it is impossible for someone to lose their salvation. Is that true? What does the Bible say about this topic? Tune in as we explore what God has to say!

Why Does God Demand Worship?
Many skeptics and critics have often accused God of being an egotistical maniac for demanding that we worship Him. Is this true? Why would God demand that we worship Him? This question is interesting and challenging. Tune in to hear some of the reasons as to why God would demand worship.

The Purpose of Baptism- Baptism Part Two
As we continue our discussion on baptism, we turn our attention to the purpose of it. Who is it for? What does it do? Join us as we examine what the scriptures say on these matters!

What is Baptism?- Baptism Part One
Baptism is a topic of great discussion. There are many different beliefs as to what is it, who it is for, and what it does. Join us in this study as we begin to answer those questions!

Ascertain, Retain, Refrain
There are many ideas and teachings in this world, how do we know which one is right? What should we do when we find truth? What must be done when we are faced with error or sin? Join us as we look at these questions!

The Household of God
In this episode Renn and Ryan discuss Ephesians 2:19-22 which details the foundation of the Household of God. The most crucial aspect of which is Jesus Christ. We hope you will benefit from this study!

Speakers of the Oracles
As we continue to lay the ground work for the theme and focus of this podcast we examine what Peter wrote in 1 Peter 4:11. Join us for this great study!

The Conclusion of The Matter
We are excited to bring to you the first episode of The Conclusion of the Matter Podcast! In this episode we dive into the text from which we derived our title, Ecclesiates 12:13-14. This passage, though familiar to many, contains many wonderful truths of which we must always remind ourselves. Join us as we begin the study!