In this episode, we provide a definition of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rob takes two terms from that definition and explains the Trinity further, with some church history s...

In a recent online debate between Wes Huff and Billy Carson, the statement was made, "Jesus was not crucified..." In this episode, Pastor Rob addresses the radical claim of Jesus not being crucified from a Biblical and church history approach. ...

The Bible emphatically states that Jesus is God. The deity of Christ is essential to Christianity, and in this episode, Pastor Rob shows from John 5 and 10 that not only did Jesus state His deity, but the religious leaders of His day knew it.&n...

In this episode (Episode 47, not 50, haha), Pastor Chris Gardner joins Pastor Rob in a conversation about serving in the Northeast in church revitalization. Pastor Chris serves at First Baptist of Corinth in Corinth, NY. Both Chris and Rob go b...

Everyone has an opinion on Jesus. But what does the Bible say about Jesus? In this 46th episode of the podcast "A Text for Today," Pastor Rob shows from the text of Scripture that Jesus is the Creator! #JesusisCreator #Jesus

Conversation! In Episode 045 of A Text for Today, Pastor Rob converses with Jeremiah Brinkman, the New York Catalyst for SEND Network. #sendnetwork

When thinking about how God has revealed Himself to humanity, what comes to mind? Depending on who you ask, people might say that God speaks to us through nature, our own hearts, angels or visions, and the like. To ask this question is human, a...

One of Jesus’ disciples asked Him a question on the eve of His passion, which has been one for the ages! “How can we know the way?” Jesus’ response is significant and is an answer to all who seek out truth today. It is the one answer for humani...

Today we have our first conversation with another Pastor in the capital region. Pastor Anthony Stafford is a fellow church planter in upstate, NY located in Schenectady, NY at the Electric City Baptist Church. Both Pastor Stafford and Pastor Ma...

What is the purpose of the law if we cannot be justified by it? In this final episode of “Good News in the Old Testament,” Pastor Rob shares how Paul reveals the purpose of the law—to bring us to Christ! Listen in today as we discuss the law’s ...

The New Testament Scriptures state, “And the Scriptures foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.” (Galatians 3:8) Indeed, the gospel or...

Is the good news of Jesus Christ that is recorded in the New Testament ever spoken of in the Old Testament? The gospel is undoubtedly the central message of the New Testament writers and preachers. But did God ever speak of this gospel in any w...

How amazing it is to be saved! There are many radical changes that have taken place in the believer and the Holy Spirit is evermore transforming us each day! In the New Covenant God is changing the hearts of all in Christ and there are some far...

We continue in our two-part series on Ministers of Reconciliation. Listen in as we cover the more excellent calling of declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ which is the only hope for lost humanity. What a privilege to preach and declare Jesus a...

It is easy to get distracted today from our main mission as Christians. In this two-part series, Pastor Rob encourages believers today to remain on task with the overall mission of God to reach the lost with the glorious gospel of Christ! Liste...

A great temptation the church faces in the amid seasons of peace, ease, or comfort is the temptation to forget about God and His work of grace. Perhaps you are at a place where you can finally breathe because of the recent election results. In ...

Welcome to Season II of A Text for Today! In this episide, Pastor Rob discusses New and Upcoming changes to the podcast, along with the start of Season II beginning with Episode 34! We pick up where we left off and bring many more things to the...

EP 033 - God's Word is Trustworthy even Today. In our final episode of the Gideon series, we look at the growing faith that Gideon had in the word of the Lord. Gideon’s doubt is very evident at first and yet God increasingly assures Gideon that...

EP 032 - God Doesn't Share His Glory. In our Gideon Series we continue to see how God used Gideon for His glory alone. Gideon’s faith increased over time and we can see that in his move forward to the battle that God had called him to. The numb...

EP 031 - Trust God, He is our Peace. Many are not too familiar with the book of Judges, but they might be familiar with a man named Gideon! In today’s episode, we look at a 3 parts series entitled Trust God. Looking at the life of Israel’s most...

EP 030 - Was Paul the Star Witness to the Resurrection? (P3) In the final episode (a 4-part mini-series) Pastor Rob concludes by looking at Paul’s case that he caught for being both a witness and a preacher of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ...

EP 029 - Was Paul the Star Witness to the Resurrection? (P3) We have already looked at how Paul was a leading enemy to Christ in episode 027, and after his conversion how he was radically transformed in episode 028! Today, we look further into ...

EP 028 - Was Paul the Star Witness to the Resurrection?  In this episode we continue to look at the Apostle Paul and how as a former enemy to Christ it is Paul’s testimony of radical transformation that brings credibility to the risen Lord...

EP 027 / Was Paul the greatest witness to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? If not, he is no doubt on the list for sure! With so many different people we have been brought to the table as key witnessess to the risen Jesus, it is the apostle Pau...

EP 026 - Who were the Witnesses to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Would one-scripted account be enough to build a case for the risen Jesus? Sure, but if multiple accounts reflect multiple perspectives with many eyewitness testimonies rather ...