Gabriel Hughes is pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City, KS. You may recognize his voice, as he is the author and narrator of the Youtube ministry WWUTT, or “When We Understand the Text.” He's also the author of “40 of the Most Popular Bible Verses (and What They Really Mean)”. Gabe and I discuss his ministry, and the importance of reading the scriptures properly.
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Outline of the Discussion
- Gabe did radio for 22 years before becoming a pastor. He started as a worship pastor, before becoming an associate pastor, and now the lead pastor.
- WWUTT started out of frustration for people posting scripturally shallow images and videos on Facebook. Gabe's friend suggested maybe he make his own. The goal is to make scripturally sound videos that are short enough that people will watch and share on social media.
- Out of the ministry came the book “40 of the Most Popular Bible Verses: And What They Really Mean”
- John 3:16 – One of the most popular Bible verses, and rated at the top at Bible Gateway. This is the quintessential Gospel message in one verse. In this verse, Jesus is answering Nicodemus' question about how someone can be born again. Jesus' answers to Nicodemus all come out of Ezekiel.
- Ephesians 2:8 – A very recognizable verse that demonstrates that faith doesn't come from ourselves, but is a gift of God.
- Matthew 28:19 – The mission statement of many church and para-church organizations. This verse is also Trinitarian in nature.
- Romans 12:2 – Many Christians see God's Will as the Christian equivalent of wishing upon a star. God's will is that we be thankful in all circumstances, but it doesn't direct our daily decision making outside of His moral commands.
- Matthew 5:5 – Among the Beatitudes. We often read the beatitudes from the perspective of what we must do to be saved, but they were really describing someone who is saved. Meek is often interpreted as “weak” (they rhyme, but that's all). To be meek is to put the interests of others ahead of your own.
- Discussion of the video “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner?”
- Discussion of the video “Do We Have to Prove That God Exists?”
- Discussion of the video “Jesus Never Said Anything About Homosexuality?“
Scriptures Referenced
- John 3:16
- Ephesians 2:8
- Romans 3
- Romans 10:17
- John 6:29
- John 6:29
- 1 John 2:22
- Romans 12:2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Matthew 5:5
- Philippians 2:4
- Psalm 5:5
- Proverbs 6:19
- Jeremiah 12:8
- Romans 9:13
- Malachi 2:17
- Romans 5:8-9
- Romans 1:19-21
- Mathhew 19:4-6
- Matthew 15:19-20
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- John 16:12-13
- Romans 1:27
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 11
- 1 Timothy 1:9-10
- Romans 3:18-19, 21
