Start2Finish: The Exartizo Podcast

Continuing our look into the attributes of God, this week's episode focuses on the primary attribute of God's love. It is important to be mindful that the Scripture doesn't just portray God as merely displaying acts of love, it reveals Him as "being" love. God is love (1 John 4:8). It is His nature and His very being.  Scriptures: 2 Pet. 3:18; 1 John 4:8; Deut. 7:6-8; John 3:16; Rom. 5:8; John 15:13; Psalm 118:1; Psalm 100:5; Psalm 34:8. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

This episode continues our look into the important subject of Theology by exploring 4 basic attributes of God's nature: 1. He is Eternal 2. He is Transcendent 3. He is Personal 4. He is Spirit To begin a study of God (theology defined), it is important to establish the reality of God's existence. Faith begins with an apprehending of the reality of God (Heb. 11:6- "...he who comes to God must believe that He is..."). The Bible doesn't explain God, it merely reveals and declares that "He is!" For a believer, it is critical to place faith that "God is" and be able to support that premise with what the Bible records concerning Him. Enjoy this episode of Start2Finish as we spend time pouring over some primary, fundamental attributes of God's essence and being. Scriptures: Gen. 1:1; Rev. 22:20; Heb. 11:6; Ex. 3:13-14; Psalm 90:1-2; Job 11:7-9; Isaiah 55:8-9; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17; John 17:23; John 4:24; Phil. 2:6-8; 1 Tim. 1:17; Exodus 33:20. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communication: [email protected]

In today's episode, Dr. Romano explores some of Theology's essentials such as: Continuing the faithful tradition of the church in pursuing sound doctrine (Acts 2:42). The importance of the church as a "teaching community." Doing theology for the purpose of providing clarity and integration to the body of Christ. Doing theology through the help and guidance of the Spirit (John 16:13). Doing theology through the reliance upon the Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16). Maintaining proper motives for studying theology: humility, love, the glory of God. Production: Jason Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

Today's episode begins our last series of SEASON 1, with an introduction to the subject of Theology. Featured in this episode is: A basic definition of Theology: "Words, Ideas, Thoughts, & Concepts about God." (Theos = God; Logos = Word) All people have a theology! The question is, is it a "good theology" or a "bad theology?" Perceptions of Theology in the "church" Theology was once the "Queen of the Sciences!" The proper approach to exploring theology: "Not something to prove, but something to discover." Scriptures: Matt. 22:34-40; Rom. 8:5; Rom. 11:33-36. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

Today's episode concludes our look into The Vine-Branch illustration found in John 15:1-8 by focusing on the importance of fruit bearing. Fruit producing is an "Eden image." (Gen. 1:28; Gen. 9:1; Gen. 12:3; Isaiah 5:1-2). Fruit is the clearly stated will of the Father (Vinedresser/Gardener) who is personally invested in His vineyard (our lives).  Fruit is the result of faithful connection to the True Vine (our life source).  Abiding/Remaining in Christ requires: Total Commitment (John 6:56); True Discipleship (John 8:31); Growing in the love of God (John 15:9-10). Production: Jason Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communication: [email protected]

Special guest Tara Romano joins the show to continue our look into the importance of abiding in Christ. Today's conversation will emphasize: The importance of maintaining "connection" to the True Vine. Keeping Jesus as the primary "source" and "influence" of our lives. How the overflow of abiding produces a unity in prayer, as well as answered prayer (15:7-8).  To study along with us, please reference John 15:1-8! Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communication: [email protected]

John 15:1-8 is one of the most famous and familiar passages in all of Scripture. The simple illustration of the "Vine and Branches" provides every generation of Jesus followers with some amazing and timeless principles. Tune in to today's episode to gain a brief overview of this passage, as well as how it applies to your relationship with Jesus today! Scriptures: John 15:1-8; John 14:9-10; 1 John 4:8; Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 John 3:1. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

One of the greatest gifts we have been given as believers is the Name of Jesus. As the old song proclaims, "There is just something about that Name!" In this episode, the significance of the Name of Jesus is explored through: The urgency of gaining a fresh vision and perception of the power of His Name. Recognizing that in the Hebrew culture, names reveal a person's identity, character and purpose. What it means to pray in "Jesus Name." MUCH, MUCH more!! Scriptures: Matt. 1:21; Luke 1:31-33; Rom. 10:9-13; Col. 2:9; John 14:13-14; 15:16; 16:23-24; Phil. 2:9-10; Acts 3:1-7; Mark 16:17; Prov. 18:10; Col. 3:17. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

This episode brings to completion the mini-series on the power of the cross and the resurrection by continuing to explore the biblical theme of deliverance. While deliverance is part of the meta-narrative of the entire biblical story, all prior deliverances point to and culminate in the "grand" deliverance that is accomplished in Jesus. As followers of Jesus, what exactly have we been delivered FROM? AND what exactly have we been delivered TO? Tune in today and discover that our deliverance in Christ has a destiny to it! Scriptures: Col. 1:13; 1 Thess. 5:9; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 8:2; Heb. 2:14-15; 1 John 4:18; Rom. 8:1; Gal 3:13; 1 John 3:1; Rom. 8:15-17; Phil. 3:20: Rom. 5:17; Eph. 5:1-2; John 8:32; Gal. 5:1; John 8:36.  Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]

Believers need deliverance? Deliverance is part of discipleship? On this episode of Start2Finish, we explore the theme of deliverance as a pattern that is established in the Hebrew Scriptures and ultimately leading to Jesus as the True Deliverer. In addition to the grand deliverance that Christ produced at the Cross and in His Resurrection, followers of Jesus require an ongoing, consistent deliverance that is available every day by the mercies of God. Scriptures: Judges 3:9-11; Matt. 11:28; Luke 1:67-72; Rom. 12:1; Col. 1:13. Production: Samuel Romano Music: Justin Jollie Communications: [email protected]