Truth Over Traditions
A podcast for Christians seeking truth about one of life’s greatest questions: What happens next, and how do I prepare? Your host, pastor and author James Hollandsworth, will expose the errors of traditional church teaching and present truth from God's Word.
Episodes
117 episodes
117: Prophetic Blessings by Faith (Hebrews Series #25: Heb. 11:20)
How could God say that Isaac blessed both Jacob and Esau by faith if Isaac was deceived? Pastor Hollandsworth delves into this fascinating text, demonstrating that Isaac awakened to his error and blessed both sons according to God’s wi...
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Episode 117
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45:47
116: Faith That Progresses Part 2 (Hebrews Series #24: Heb. 11:10-19)
As the FAITH of Abraham continued to grow, to the point that he could trust God for a son through Sarah in his old age, the patriarch began to HOPE for a city with foundations, the millennial city of reward, New Jerusalem. Ultimately, Abraham d...
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Episode 116
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46:44
115: Faith That Progresses Part 1 (Hebrews Series #23: Heb. 11:8-9)
Abraham’s pilgrimage of faith was a “bumpy ride” during his early years. He left a life of idolatry and living in Ur, only to become detoured in Haran for many years, a culture very similar to Ur. Pastor Hollandsworth describes how this patriar...
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Episode 115
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41:14
114: Primeval Faith (Hebrews Series #22: Heb. 11:4-7)
God places great value on faith, desiring that people in every age trust Him and live uprightly. Pastor Hollandsworth looks at the faith of three antediluvian men – Abel, Enoch, and Noah – also pointing out how they serve as types of events in ...
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Episode 114
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37:05
113: Faith That Accomplishes (Hebrews Series #21: Heb. 11:1-3)
The just shall live by faith. Pastor Hollandsworth clarifies from Heb. 11, that this quote from the Old Testament is not a soteriological (salvation) statement, as Reformation theology claims. Rather, it is a matter of sanctification, ...
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Episode 113
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41:11
112: No More Sacrifice for Sins (Hebrews Series #20: Heb. 10:26-39)
The book of Hebrews warns that believers who have been “illuminated,” yet continue in willful, defiant sinning, can reach the point where there is no more sacrifice for their sins. Pastor Hollandsworth demonstrates that this does not result in ...
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Episode 112
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45:46
111: A Mother of Great Faith (Mother’s Day Message)
The widow of Zarephath was unique in her idolatrous Phoenician culture, in that she responded to God and His prophet in complete faith. Pastor Hollandsworth points out that she is an example of how we should reject wicked culture, trust in the ...
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Episode 111
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38:19
110: Exercising Faith, Hope, and Love (Hebrews Series #19: Heb. 10:19-25)
The writer to the Hebrews now shifts gears and begins to focus on practical application of the truths shared in earlier chapters. He reviews the blessings we have in Christ and what we should do with them. Pastor Hollandsworth draws attention t...
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Episode 110
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48:16
109: The Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ (Hebrews Series #18: Heb. 9:16-10:18)
Jesus left a will, sealed with His blood, known as the New Testament. It names two categories of heirs. First, are the redeemed, children of God who will be resurrected to live in His coming Messianic kingdom. Second, are those He deems worthy ...
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Episode 109
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34:54
108: Conquering the Bulls of Bashan (Easter Sunday Message)
Most agree that Psalm 22 is a prophecy of Christ’s crucifixion, but what are the “strong bulls of Bashan” that surrounded Christ, “like a raging and roaring lion”? Pastor Hollandsworth exposes the supernatural aspect of these bulls, em...
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Episode 108
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35:20
107: Following the Clues to Glory (Palm Sunday Message)
The disciples of Jesus were initially clueless about Christ’s impending death. They expected Messiah to rule as King, not die. Pastor Hollandsworth describes how Jesus teaches His disciples about His coming death, with a view to their own need ...
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Episode 107
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44:38
106: A Better Sanctuary (Hebrews Series #17: Heb. 9:1-15)
The Old Testament tabernacle and later the temple, was a magnificent place of worship, full of symbolism that pointed to Christ. However, it was merely a shadow, representing the true and better tabernacle in heaven, which is New Jerusalem. Pas...
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Episode 106
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35:49
105: A Better Covenant -- Hebrews Series #16: Heb. 8
Although the New Covenant is for Israel and has not yet been launched, believers in Christ are already beneficiaries of New Covenant promises. Pastor Hollandsworth discusses Israel’s prophetic timeline – the 70 “weeks” of Dan. 9 – and the timin...
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Episode 105
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41:01
104: Salvation All the Way (Hebrews Series #15: Heb. 7:11-28)
Jesus is “able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him.” Pastor Hollandsworth explains that, in the context of Hebrews, this “salvation” is not referring to initial salvation by believing Jesus for eternal life. Rather, it is...
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Episode 104
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37:50
103: Mysterious Melchizedek (Hebrews Series #14: Heb. 7:1-10)
This message is for mature audiences only. That is, the subject of Melchizedek will not be grasped by those who are spiritually immature, according to the writer of Hebrews. Pastor Hollandsworth reveals this Bible character’s identity and purpo...
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Episode 103
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39:20
102: Anchor of the Soul (Hebrews Series #13: Heb. 6:10-20)
After warning Christians not to apostatize in the previous text, the writer encourages the believers with four positive admonitions. Pastor Hollandsworth defines hope, explains how it is connected with inheritance in Hebrews, and why it should ...
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Episode 102
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45:16
101: The Point of No Return (Hebrews Series #12: Heb. 6:4-9)
Those who are on the pathway of soul-salvation (sanctification) in anticipation of the Judgment Seat are spiritually mature. But the evil one targets them for apostasy. Pastor Hollandsworth investigates the third warning in Hebrews, warning bel...
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Episode 101
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48:31
100: Moving On to Maturity (Hebrews Series #11: Heb. 5:11-6:3)
When Christians are too lazy to learn God’s Word and grow deeper spiritually, they become spiritual babies, satisfied with milk rather than meat. Pastor Hollandsworth talks about the vital importance of learning about kingdom inheritance, so we...
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Episode 100
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43:19
099: From One Priesthood to Another (Hebrews Series #10: Heb. 5:1-10)
Jesus presently serves as High Priest in Heaven after the order of Aaron, but in the future, when He returns the second time, He will function as High Priest-King on Earth after the order of Melchizedek. Pastor Hollandsworth uses Old Testament ...
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Episode 99
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37:04
098: Approaching Your Priest (Hebrews Series #09: Heb. 4:14-16)
God commands His children to come boldly to His throne where they can obtain mercy and grace. We approach Him through our High Priest, Jesus Christ, who is seated at the right hand of the Father. Pastor Hollandsworth describes how New Testament...
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Episode 98
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33:40
097: Dividing Soul and Spirit (Hebrews Series #08: Heb. 4:12-13)
God can divide soul and spirit and even joints and marrow. What purpose does this serve? Pastor Hollandsworth explains this Judgment Seat text and God’s purpose for dividing.
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Episode 97
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39:01
096: The Paradox of Rest (Hebrews Series #07: Heb. 4:1-11)
Hebrews warns believers not to follow the same example of unbelief and disobedience as Israel. Instead, they should obey and enter God’s rest. Yet the passage says we should "be diligent (labor)” to enter that rest. Pastor Hollandsworth explain...
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Episode 96
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44:38
095: Don’t Apostatize! (Hebrews Series #06: Heb. 3:7-19)
OT Israel was a redeemed nation that chose not to believe God and enter the promised land. The writer to the Hebrews uses this OT type to warn NT believers not to apostatize. Pastor Hollandsworth talks about the dreadful prospect of becoming an...
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Episode 95
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41:47
094: The Magi Backstory (Christmas Message)
Who were the magi? Why were Herod and the Judeans terrified of their arrival? What drove them to travel an incredibly long distance to worship the Christ-child? Pastor Hollandsworth tells the fascinating magi backstory, sharing the historical a...
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Episode 94
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48:29
093: Why Shepherds? (Christmas Message)
The angel announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds and gave them a sign where they could find the newborn Messiah. Why was such an important announcement given to the shepherds? Pastor Hollandsworth gives the critical backstory to the she...
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Episode 93
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38:53